06 Mar 1942
To Be or Not to Be
During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.
Ethel & Ernest
Forty years of change. One enduring love.
This hand drawn animated film, based on the award winning graphic novel by Raymond Briggs, is an intimate and affectionate depiction of the life and times of his parents, two ordinary Londoners living through extraordinary events.
Top Billed Cast
Jim Broadbent Ernest Briggs (voice)
Brenda Blethyn Ethel Briggs (voice)
Luke Treadaway Raymond Briggs (voice)
Roger Allam Middle Aged Doctor (voice)
Virginia McKenna Lady of the House (voice)
Peter Wight Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice)
Pam Ferris Mrs Bennett / Aunty Betty (voice)
Simon Day Alf (voice)
June Brown Ernest's Step Mother (voice)
Harry Collett Young Raymond (voice)
Gillian Hanna Midwife / Aunty Flo (voice)
Alex Jordan Best Man / Fireman / Train Guard / Doctor (voice)
Duncan Wisbey Wedding Photographer / Radio Announcer / BBC Newsreader / Newspaper Seller / Tailor / Arthur (voice)
Karyn Claydon Jean (Raymond's wife) (voice)
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