George's Room (1967) 'Half Hour Story' Directed by Alan Clarke

[@odd0odium]

it's like they are making love

[@majordolbyscat]

It certainly is a very visual language they're both using

[@HookBeak_66]

It was indeed.

[@beebee8018]

Yes: Word love …

[@HookBeak_66]

Its rare that a short drama engages me so much within its characters, I dop my cap to the screen writer & the actors, it was a pleasure to watch. Geraldine Moffit is now 83 bless her.

[@majordolbyscat]

Top drawer drama

[@keithawhosoever5384]

I don't remember Geraldine Moffit . She was an absolute beauty. A first class performance from both actor and actress .

[@CulainRuledByVenus]

Between severe leg pain and weeks of sleep deprivation, this story finds me at 4:30 A.M., strangely delivering a surprising peace. George's Room is just the kind of thing I'm hoping to find as modern productions continue inadvertently insisting I travel back in time for quality storytelling and performances. Thank you so much.

[@marianlindsay1737]

Same here, severe foot pain keeping me awake, great to find something like this to help cope

[@ginnylorenz5265]

Sending prayer for peace and healing for you💚❤Blessings to you.

[@PaulH-hl5hw]

sorry to hear that..I'm stuck in hospital bed in ecuador

[@ceilconstante640]

Culain ruled by Venus, I had the same problems but learned from following Dr Eric Berg about magnesium deficiency. I started taking a few tablespoons of Cherry flavored magnesium citrate daily and my leg pain has been slowly improving and I am sleeping better.😊

[@CulainRuledByVenus]

@@ceilconstante640 I'd actually taken a nasty fall. Still, this is awesome advice.

[@nicjones2985]

Lovely stuff, full of writing from an age now passed and topped off by two well-rounded performances.

[@beebee8018]

So sad the way films and television programmes have gone right down the hill … All the best are made before 1990.

[@Rajesh-q6l4t]

She said, " would you like to see it?" He should have said, " pardon, not half ."

[@Merseysiderful]

Brilliant drama from a series I never knew existed. Recorded on then expensive video tape but survived the mass wiping of programmes after original broadcast in the 1960s. Geraldine Moffatt, such natural beauty and gorgeous.

[@majordolbyscat]

Restored proper good here.

[@DasTubemeister]

Geraldine Moffat was in Get Carter, and her two sons are thr creators of the GTA games.

[@tinamartin8890]

This play is a masterpiece. Alan Clarke's work always has a way of captivating his audience. Ive never seen this one before. Thankyou for uploading this gem!!

[@majordolbyscat]

Love Alan Clarke here.

[@thenoobpolice3002]

I am astonished by this beautiful little play. What a gem.

[@LuciThomasHardylover-qx6ts]

John Neville's portrayal of his character brought tears to my eyes. Such a moving piece. It's the mark of a very talented writer to be able to weave so many possibilities and such depth into a short story. Thank you for sharing this.

[@roberthorwat6747]

Great stuff!! One room to rent. Done and dusted in under half an hour with a cup of slosh thrown in and that see saw of the kind of magical chemistry versus tension that never happens to anyone going to view a room ever. 10/10 (+ 1 for being in colour)

[@barbarapalmer8224]

Do you know everybody who has gone to view a room then?

[@roberthorwat6747]

@barbarapalmer8224 everyone from "yep!I'll take it" within five seconds, to the ones thar view it umpteen times all the while you know that they know that you know that they know that you know they ain't never gonna take it because they are just wasting your time for squits and giggles, just because they can. What lies between those two extremes can more often than not be conveyed inside the time it takes Alan Freeman to tell you about the washing powder with the new blue whiteness. Trust me, the Daz and Omo ads are thrillers by comparison.

[@gplunk]

What a remarkably superb piece of writing and acting....

[@heathstjohn267]

Moffatt's delivery and accent reminds me of Rita Tushingham's in ' The Knack ', in 1965, even though they are from different parts of the country.

[@neilfurby555]

Lovely interaction, utterly captivating from the first moments. Masterful acting, not a minute wasted, a small masterpiece.

[@Raggy60]

Why don't they show things like this now ? If they do I must have missed them. Absolutely brilliant.

[@majordolbyscat]

I am totally with you on that one

[@davidsmith5523]

Yes my first thought too was to lament and complain rather than enjoy and compliment. Must be the weather. More tea?

[@Comfortzone99]

What a sweet,charming little play, absolutely timeless- I wanted to give Geraldine a hug at the end.

[@AretiSpyropoulos]

Gosh that woman had gorgeous thick hair. And he wasn't too shabby himself. I thoroughly enjoyed it. TY.

[@goldkhw]

That was a "fall" or an attached piece of hair. I had one. Made of real hair and I'd receive so many compliments on my thick hair. It was expensive in those days. Mine was 150 dollars. I think I still have it somewhere in the cupboard. I should get it out. Hair doesn't rot away or go bad.

[@TheStefmcd]

Loved this. Superb dialogue, delivered naturally and yet with such deliberate pacing. A magical 24 minutes. Thanks for this. ❤

[@terrycleverley1774]

Never heard of this before but well worth watching

[@majordolbyscat]

An exercise in great screenwriting

[@paulspice4717]

Brilliant. Great script and acting.

[@carolynellis387]

You can hear every word they say clearly

[@NoosaHeads]

What a wonderful find. That play was captivating. I'd love to have seen the "second act"..

[@davidowen6977]

Clever one this,thanks for finding/showing. Great writing and directing. Loved the line, " ....looked devil may care but all it was,was a vitamin deficiency "

[@majordolbyscat]

I have to agree with you David, there really is a deeply subtle subtext going on in this one and with nuanced performances from both actors.

[@beebee8018]

@@majordolbyscat Very rarely hear ‘Subtext’ referred to these days. Good of you to use it.

[@ImYourHuckleberry_29]

I was watching this and recognized Moffat by name as well as person from Get Carter. As far as the actor...he struck me as very similar to an actor from X Files which I watch almost every night. Lo and behold...my mind is blown.

[@dogmart]

Brilliant gem here! I’ve only known Alan Clarke’s work from Scum, Made in Britain, Elephant, and The Firm. Seeing his early work here is great!

[@neilshenton1834]

So beautifully written and performed. Fabulous! 👏😍👍

[@SuperNapalm666]

Excellent play about grief, im a great fan of Alan Clarke, love these early works, keep em coming and thank you!

[@rafaellewis4528]

I'd be running for the door after talking to her for five minutes- good grief.

[@johngibson3837]

Just excellent Dolby thanks

[@micheldurand8716]

Very good actors. Thanks.

[@TheFREDAMAN]

As a kid growing up in the 60s I would off hated this sort of drama, too much like Coronation st, or Crossroads. This is a gem of a drama, the noonce is sublime and beautifully acted. The camera switching between the faces is hypnotising, and the unrequited dare I say it 'passion' that the players portray for each other is a reminder of days gone past. One can imagine them wearing victorion clothes set in a manor house garden. More please.

[@beebee8018]

Quite enjoyable. I like this type of drama, what I call ‘Leading End’, as it makes you think what could happen and you make up different endings as you please.

[@paulashe61]

Used to love 70’s play for today.

[@RingJando]

That was splendidly performed - now what am I going to do?

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

Beautiful woman with amazing eyes. It looks later than 1967

[@Comfortzone99]

First transmitted in Sept 1967, and it had one rerun in the London area in 1971 and was never seen again until now.

[@oneviewcornwall8200]

Absolutely brilliant... Didn't want it to end

[@princesshassim6009]

Two great performers, in a super rare piece of Television drama which - apart from anything else - shows that it wasn't just the BBC prepping for the Color change-over in 1967. Bravo to all concerned but especially to you dear uploader for giving this gem a new lease of life and also allowing younger people to get a glimpse of something from the past. Take care.

[@Polosebastian14]

Moffat was memorable in get carter

[@veganandy152]

Delightful - analogous to a long rally at Wimbledon, perhaps!

[@Pureblood10000]

What a beauty😍

[@RiaLake]

Wow, this was excellent and touching. Thank you.

[@majordolbyscat]

Your very welcome!

[@wendyreynolds8940]

Thank you so much--and Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄❄❄❤❤

[@vintagebrew1057]

I enjoyed it. Thanks.

[@majordolbyscat]

You are very welcome and thanks for saying so.

[@jungatheart1036]

A Redifussion programme in colour....can't be many of these!

[@trevordance5181]

I remember this series and I think when Thames took over from Rediffusion they showed repeats of this complete with the Rediffusion logo. I never realised that they made the series in colour though. Really good picture too.

[@Comfortzone99]

They flirted with colour during this period I think the ep 'the pub fighter' was another colour one.However lots of eps missing from this series.

[@mixtapesfrommylatepartner]

Really enjoyed. There's something quite cool about the B&W ident on a colour production

[@HymnfortheDudes]

Rediffusion. Oh my gosh, that takes me back as a child. Three TV stations only but you could click the TV control to the radio as well.

[@1061andy]

A very interesting little timepiece - beautifully written and acted.

[@moominmay]

I like how it’s an open ending. Anything could have happened. The new lodger may have been a figment of her imagination in a dream but it gives her the strength to move on or he could be real and they become a couple or he says he’s too old for her and becomes a sort of father figure to her! Of course she could also have had a breakdown after going into George’s room and screamed at him to get out and given up the entire lodger business altogether.

[@majordolbyscat]

Any or all of those things ;)

[@HookBeak_66]

You have an inventive mind.

[@RingJando]

Nope - it's far simpler than that - Harrum

[@stevenmcghee6649]

Or either one of them could have been hiding a psychopathic personality. Did she kill her husband? What does he really do between Friday and Monday? I really enjoyed this play - it reminds me in an episode of Rooms.

[@moominmay]

@@stevenmcghee6649 😱

[@blairmacewancrosbie8646]

What s find! An utter gem. Pureclass and divine acting. The only thing that really dates this is the bowler hat !!

[@neiltomkins4713]

I was a teenager in 1967, don’t remember this at all. What a unusual but compelling short story, him being so eloquent and she rather naive. Lovely. Where do you find these treasures Major Darby ? That name seems familiar, possibly from you rang m,lord.

[@majordolbyscat]

Major Dolby's Cat was a tabby cat that featured an episode of Ivor The Engine 'The Cuckoo Clock', in the episode Jones and Ivor visit Mrs Porty who has a bird she needs rehoming and transporting, but there is a threat to the bird when Major Dolby's cat turns up.

[@johngibson3837]

​​@@majordolbyscatI'd best try to look that one up

[@pauls.9228]

Brilliant play!

[@ed9763]

Interesting. Incredible acting by her.

[@fluffyfour]

Wonderful

[@LeeAirVideos]

I think the actress was in the 1971 film Get Carter?

[@stevenmcghee6649]

She was Glenda

[@AndrewChapman-p9c]

Alan Clarke, a good singer & footballer too.

[@darganx]

A man of many talents!

[@TonyHiggs-n2j]

Reminds me of later Allan Bennett short plays that had several series.😊

[@munkypark2560]

When the licence fee was worth it.

[@pollyfoofoo8703]

That was excellent

[@AndyRubio1]

That was fabulous.

[@Johnniehaha]

That's 'er out of Get Carter innit?

[@ossian11]

Great story

[@DevonDandy]

Brilliant two hander from Alun Owen, sustaining and developing dialogue it that pace is a tough call. A bit careless with the boom mike shadow though

[@andersdottir1111]

Wonderful writing and superb acting; the woman reminded me of Diane Cilento. It had the feeling that it could have gone well for her with this lodger or he could be as bad as George. She was very naive. Do you have available Good Behaviour based on the Molly Keane book - it’s my favourite novel but I’ve never seen it dramatised.

[@majordolbyscat]

Sorry I do not but thank you for taking the time to comment

[@DrDavidWilson_1x]

An interesting wee story with two good actors. I miss the time when there were more of these relatively short plays in the media, mainly TV or radio, and the quality of them. Many films this old seem dated somewhat. Not this one.

[@Liam-rw1ny]

Great story great cast seductive

[@JehanineMelmoth]

Thoroughly enjoyable, despite the Pinteresque naive woman with clever man setup. Interesting subtexts and well-acted toing and froing.

[@lydiawilcocks2667]

Absolutely brilliant good acting 😂

[@tommysteele9487]

Can you upload Cribbens 1969 tv series for me plz?Thanks

[@majordolbyscat]

Thanks for the comment. I think that series is available on a Network DVD release.

[@carolloch3446]

Wow x

[@Lovelylove4everyone]

Baron Munchausen himself

[@johnlawrence2757]

Everything had to be “Pinteresque”

[@vivienneandersson6019]

Thanks!

[@vivienneandersson6019]

I didn't realize that Geraldine Moffat's sons went on to become the writers and producers of one of the most famous video games, Grand Theft Auto among others, are fabulously wealthy and she herself voiced a recent version after having retired in 1980.

[@williamr3840]

"Get in, Jack... I'm your fairy-godmother!" :0)

[@spumemonk11]

This is so well written. Hilarious 🤣

[@Lyfs-Awsumm]

I know I shouldn't say this,.... and I know I've never met him..... and....well....I could be wrong,... but.... I don't like George... There, I've said it!😅 This was a weird but nice video!😊❤❤❤❤

[@stephenholmes1036]

This is a cracking play, Have you anymore?

[@majordolbyscat]

Huge Alan Clarke fan, but sadly so are the BBC and their copyright strikes.

[@brianmorecombe2726]

3:34 I wonder if you regard it as impertinent if i said theres exactly the right amount of you lol.I had to post that lmfao

[@majordolbyscat]

That is a great line, I might try and use it this week ;)

[@lararain2801]

He is George !

[@rastrats]

All of these coments sinc in with the storyline narration.

[@nanahopeDale]

Is this their " roleplay" ,is he George? 🧐

[@charliesmithurst5785]

Beautiful Nottingham girl Geraldine moffit

[@TONE11111]

A Young Baron Munchausen

[@AndrewChapman-p9c]

Like Pinter, without the menace.

[@meofamily4]

I'd like to see more of Geraldine Moffat. Her performance made me miss flesh-colored lipstick.

[@claresmith9261]

I doubt anyone would experience this renting a room even back then but a nice little , strange story if a little cheesy

[@davidmayhew8083]

That door bell....ugh

[@SB-mm9zh]

Regarding the writers mentioned above, Edna O'Brien was not one of the UK's leading authors - she was entirely Irish.

[@thadtuiol1717]

Damn, this guy brought his A game, well played, sir... take note, incels.

[@majordolbyscat]

Lol.

[@Rwsegee]

A bit over the top but, intriguing

[@harryflash5202]

Looks and sounds like a one act play. Very theatrical, very 60s. very like Joe Orton

[@fritula6200]

Is it this hard getting a room to rent !!

[@roberthorwat6747]

😂

[@El_Nombre-e3x]

This is easy compared to today

[@Woodman-Spare-that-tree]

Weird!

[@fannylablanche9952]

boring ...

[@michaelhowitt7581]

boring

[@El_Nombre-e3x]

You need intellect to bring this play to life and appreciate it.

[@michaelhowitt7581]

Nice excuse lol 😅

[@BrennanYoung]

not enough car chases?

[@nobull9541]

Yes, I imagine you are.

[@veganandy152]

@@michaelhowitt7581 It's not an excuse - it's an insinuation! lol

[@gordeaux2006]

Excellent🎉

[@williamr3840]

"Get in, Jack... I'm your fairy-godmother!" :0)