I remember my first job in an office, so many "office romances" like the ones in this, some very sad and going nowhere, others that had been going on for years between the unlikeliest of people, most the subject of gossip and snide remarks. I do not miss that environment!
We had a homewrecker in my department. She went after the better-paid men one at a time until finally the ugliest one took her up on her offer. His wife and he had an adopted son who was severely disabled. All the burden fell on the jilted ex wife. Pfft.
And they called the skilled office staff "a girl" not even the dignity of a title of secretary, or administrative assistant. I'm glad those days are gone.
Tx: 21 May 1983. One of thirteen plays made for the Granada anthology series 'All For Love' (1982-83). All were adapted from short stories, including tales by Rumer Godden, Susan Hill, William Sansom and Elizabeth Taylor. This was one of three William Trevor stories made for the series, the other two being 'Lovers Of Their Time' (also ad. Hugh Whitemore) and 'Mrs Silly' (ad. Bob Larbey).
And now, lovely Judy Parfitt is playing an aged nun deep in the throes of dementia, on Call The Midwife. Time is so remorseless. It gets all of us in the end; no one is immune. (She's brilliant in that role, too)
Very much depends on where you were, and which pubs. Think that was true all over the country. Some you could hear a pin d4op in, full of miserable old men drinking as slowly as possible,some the life and soul 🤷
@@TobileyP Dictated pretty much the same old crap over and over. Wasn’t it about this time that shorthand was replaced by audio & later back to shorthand? Now of course old school secretaries are a thing of the past.
@@citizen1163 True. No disrespect intended to younger office workers, but these days anyone one who can peck at a keyboard can call themselves an EA or PA. Professional typing skills no longer seem to be valued, i.e. setting out a document correctly (called "display" when I learnt to type). Shorthand still very useful but dictation long gone. I'm not a dinosaur - I love computers and new tech; wouldn't want to go back to a typewriter.
@@Barbara7810X Wish I’d kept up my shorthand. Use it or lose it, like other languages. Tabulating numbers & using fountain pen & ruler to delineate. I’m THAT old but also love technology!
Why isn't she date stamping the mail, upon opening? Great play. Sadly for her, the realisation will bring much pain and self-hatred for her poor choices.
As dictation is taken, there's a double - knock at the door. The strange chap who opens the door says (speaking from the right-hand side of his mouth) " Oh ... am I interrupting ? " He then furtively then pops his tongue out, like a sly snake.
@ClassicBritishTelly Oh, okay, thanks. I had never heard of the story or All For Love before and thought the story was an ITV Playhouse entry. Only actor I know from this story is Ray Brooks.
I remember my first job in an office, so many "office romances" like the ones in this, some very sad and going nowhere, others that had been going on for years between the unlikeliest of people, most the subject of gossip and snide remarks. I do not miss that environment!
We had a homewrecker in my department. She went after the better-paid men one at a time until finally the ugliest one took her up on her offer. His wife and he had an adopted son who was severely disabled. All the burden fell on the jilted ex wife. Pfft.
I loved the pathos of this.
I worked in an office in 1980 and the typewriters the furniture the clothes takes me back to those times.
And they called the skilled office staff "a girl" not even the dignity of a title of secretary, or administrative assistant. I'm glad those days are gone.
Tx: 21 May 1983.
One of thirteen plays made for the Granada anthology series 'All For Love' (1982-83). All were adapted from short stories, including tales by Rumer Godden, Susan Hill, William Sansom and Elizabeth Taylor. This was one of three William Trevor stories made for the series, the other two being 'Lovers Of Their Time' (also ad. Hugh Whitemore) and 'Mrs Silly' (ad. Bob Larbey).
@@forgottentelevisiondrama2750 Oh, okay. Appreciate you for clearing that up.
You don’t get this kind of carry on when you work from home lol
I used to live in the same village as Judy Parfitt. True lady. Thanks for posting x
Judy, Judy, Judy, unfortunately I discovered her far too late in life, what a treat to see her here in her '40's.
She is so talented
The world still runs on paper.
Nice housemates shes got! The dark haired one never smiles lol
The video scenes, especially the ones from the pub, make you think you were watching vintage Coronation Street.
And now, lovely Judy Parfitt is playing an aged nun deep in the throes of dementia, on Call The Midwife. Time is so remorseless. It gets all of us in the end; no one is immune. (She's brilliant in that role, too)
@johndrake Tbh, the pub scenes are more like London of the 50s 60s, not like the lively London pub drinking scene of the 80s! I woz there! 😂
Very much depends on where you were, and which pubs. Think that was true all over the country. Some you could hear a pin d4op in, full of miserable old men drinking as slowly as possible,some the life and soul 🤷
I think a curly-haired Ray Brooks would have made a great Doctor Who back in the day.
Oh the joy of putting the cover on the typewriter at the end of the day! The dictation speed is far too fast.
And here I was thinking it was way too slow! I would’ve loved it if my boss dictated that slowly.
@@TobileyP Dictated pretty much the same old crap over and over. Wasn’t it about this time that shorthand was replaced by audio & later back to shorthand? Now of course old school secretaries are a thing of the past.
@@citizen1163 True. No disrespect intended to younger office workers, but these days anyone one who can peck at a keyboard can call themselves an EA or PA. Professional typing skills no longer seem to be valued, i.e. setting out a document correctly (called "display" when I learnt to type). Shorthand still very useful but dictation long gone. I'm not a dinosaur - I love computers and new tech; wouldn't want to go back to a typewriter.
@@Barbara7810X Wish I’d kept
up my shorthand. Use it or lose it, like other languages.
Tabulating numbers & using fountain pen & ruler to delineate.
I’m THAT old but also love technology!
I hope Pam told Angela a few truths over that drink on the way home. 🤞
life can be so cruel sometimes
He being a man-of-the-world and she coming from the back -of-beyond. Him Tarzan, she Jane! 😐
we humans leave things behind, including relationships
Why isn't she date stamping the mail, upon opening?
Great play. Sadly for her, the realisation will bring much pain and self-hatred for her poor choices.
Such moralising.
@@patricias5122 not moralising. I don't see how anyone with a conscience could rejoice in hurting someone (including themselves).
It'd be good to have a follow up, so that she finds put what a rat he was!
Choices? She was groomed and coerced by him, he targeted her and got to work grooming her
Choices? He totally groomed her
Contact lenses in early 80s ouchie!!
What a liar!
And for the sake of spoilers, I won't say who 😊
As dictation is taken, there's a double - knock at the door. The strange chap who opens the door says (speaking from the right-hand side of his mouth) " Oh ... am I interrupting ? " He then furtively then pops his tongue out, like a sly snake.
People often stick their tongue out to acknowledge they’ve done something wrong or embarrassing. The chap didn’t realise Angela’s boss was busy.
Yes, that was funny. He was surprised the new girl Angela was there. Some people do stick their tongues out at odd times though.
@@finolaomurchu8217 Do you think that was in the actor's script, or do you think it was something the actor agreed with the director?
The copyright says 1981, not 1983.
Was this part of the ITV Playhouse at the time? There was no mention.
It was broadcast in 1983, which we use as the date for these. It was made for the All For Love strand, but actually shown as a standalone drama.
@ClassicBritishTelly Oh, okay, thanks. I had never heard of the story or All For Love before and thought the story was an ITV Playhouse entry. Only actor I know from this story is Ray Brooks.
At the end of this video the year in Roman numerals is 1981 not 1983.
It was made in 1981 but first broadcast in 1983 - we always use the broadcast year in our descriptions.
@@ClassicBritishTelly I wonder why the delay of two years.
Men! 🙄🙄
Buncha creeps
Isn’t she from call the midwife?
Also she was in Delores Claiborne.
Yes, Sister Monica Joan.
not a feel good movie!
Much ado about nothing! And not even a great deal of ado…..
The rubbish we used to watch!
And still do! Reality TV, Strictly, Love Island, etc., I think this was much better than what we have now!
As compared to now? Think this was better haha!
I can’t imagine the actors back then were paid their weight in gold.