WHEN WE ARE MARRIED

[@johnclark546]

The young maid is excellent. She takes her small role and makes it memorable. The leads are excellent as well, but they have more script to work with. Lovely play. Thank you for sharing.

[@nathanosgood4959]

Agree, she’s great. Like to see her in something else.

[@TheGemDoctor]

@@nathanosgood4959 ; She's currently playing Debbie Webster in Coronation Street where she's embroiled in a real estate scam, looks like she'll be there for a while as the plot is thickening.

[@nathanosgood4959]

The GemDoctor Oh thanks for the update, was hoping she would be working.

[@oscard2994]

@@nathanosgood4959 She's a joy in Victoria Woods series "Dinner ladies"

[@cuppatea4466]

@@TheGemDoctor oh I had no idea!

[@talmadge1926]

My mother played the maid in an amateur production in 1947 or 48 put on by The Argosy Players (Uxbridge Uk). It received good reviews and in fact was so good that actress Fay Compton agreed to becoming a patroness.

[@Just1View]

British acting and dramatisation at its best for its era. A plethora of actors who honed their craft treading the boards, on the silver screen and in television. A joy to watch, comedic timing and monologue delivered with perfection. A remake could only digitise it but not compare to this original imo. Thank you for uploading this treasure of the past 🥂🍾👏🏻

[@amcguigan2389]

That scene with and the chemistry between the photographer and Lottie was extraordinarily brilliant! Tender, credible, beyond lifelike. And yes Dame Patricia! What a performance. the scan where she showed Lottie exactly what she was in for...When the minister came - her reaction...each "wife'"s performance was an absolute gem....yes, Ruby went way beyond, and all of them....perfect. I've seen this several times now and want to always have it on hand to watch again. Thank you so much, Roy.

[@WhippetOut]

Wonderful production and a superb cast. Thanks so much for posting. Great to hear Dame Patricia Routledge’s skilful singing over the closing credits. Another of her many talents.

[@TedaR]

Great cast! Dame Patricia is fab! As are many others here! Love the radio play, excited to see this! Prayers for Pru & husband Tim! Great actors & sweet people! TY for posting this Roy! What a treat! An absolute gem!

[@prajwalbm132]

Dame "Patricia"*

[@philipphillips906]

And “Mrs. Parker”. or should I say Mrs. Faulty, of the well known Faulty Towers. Brilliant.

[@pedanticradiator1491]

@@philipphillips906 Fawlty

[@arconoc]

Huge THANK YOU for uploading this, sheer gold - what a cast!

[@Karlsz]

I wish the BBC channel in the U.S. was a repository of all these older productions. It’s such a waste to not make them widely available.

[@davidbingham66]

I played Alderman Joe Helliwell and my wife Ruby Birtles about 25 years ago. It's a brilliantly funny play. This is a stellar cast. I have not seen this video before. Superb.

[@peterbonnez]

I played the reporter!

[@pickybitch2707]

I played the maid in the opening scene, back in the day, in a play put on at Blackfriars Theatre in Lincolnshire; about thirty years ago!

[@Laura-tp8wz]

Awesome!!!!

[@monakw]

And you're still Picky! 🧁🤭

[@braeutchen41]

@AMT wow!!! What a cool thing to be able to say! 🤸‍♂️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♀️ Oooo..even "spoonge cake" I'll be there.....miss Ruby! U had so many lines ! 😲💝

[@msjannd4]

Wow!!! ❤

[@jadakowers4727]

Fascinating! Thanks for sharing!

[@janespond922]

Its amazing what is buried on you tube! First class writing, cast and entertainment. Thanks for posting this wonderful film.

[@harri2626]

One of the best plays ever written. Superb acting perfectly suited.

[@rosemariemann1719]

March, 2023, watching for the 4th time ! Loving the bits of " business" & facial expressions, especially Timothy West ! " STINGEY ?!!!". ☹️... ( that becomes a " running joke ").☺️. " LA - Dee - Da !!!"☹️. Many thanks .☺️ 🇬🇧☺️📖🎭💕☺️🇬🇧

[@susanbell4718]

The opening scene so reminded me of my grand Aunt's cluttered rooms in the English countryside. I loved visiting her during so many summers. She was such a peach of a lady. I was so saddened when my family was told of her death. However, the lady was 95 and had lived a marvelous life, rearing 3 sons and enjoying 5 grandchildren and 7 great grands. I do so miss those marvelous summers.

[@fernandodelacuadra9703]

♥ from Chile, most sweet lady!! :)

[@terencebarrett2897]

Susan Bell Susan you are so lucky,wish I could of experienced that ,it must of been wonderful,isn't it funny all of our different life times experiences ,it makes me wonder,the poor in India or Philippines etc etc and then why is some people more fortunate than others. and the time ..I was born of a poor lifestyle,and that these plays ,movies ,are the closest thing to being there ..and for me, and millions of others" may God protect them.

[@jesuslovesme1956]

Susan Bell glad you had a wonderful time with family during your summers. Wishing had. Blessings to you.

[@Pstephen]

@calihartley2010 - There's always a nazi popping up to spoil things.

[@midsummernight2009]

calihartley2010 look in the mirror you nasty person

[@jamesrouillardjas1671]

This is the best thing l’ve ever seen of Liz Smith, the housekeep. Always loved her as Mrs. Cropley (Vicar of Dibley - and her cuisine of horrors: Marmite & Ribena soufflé,e.g.

[@susanyates4233]

Liz Smith, amazing talent.

[@vintagebrew1057]

Liz Smith = National Treasure.

[@dr.plutonus1496]

What a cast! The very best of their generation, each one giving a stellar performance of this classic piece

[@limeykl]

Flippin marvelous acting and humour !!!!

[@Open2OpenUT]

That was brilliant! I wish TV would return to good entertainment instead of all the tawdry reality shows we have today.

[@valeriehawker4165]

Found this by accident this evening. Most enjoyable.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how're you doing?

[@lynnm.2019]

The ability to laugh in the midst of lifes greatest sorrows and even in times of great peril, that we are still able to have a good belly laugh, is to me one of the greatest of God's Creations and mysteries! A merry heart truly does good like a medicine! Proverbs 17:22 ✝️ Even so come quickly Lord Jesus!💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@lilwinged5291]

🥺🥰.. Absolutely timely that I read this comment. I woke up in physical pain and I've been hurting emotionally and physically 💔 😪 praying Jesus help all the time and He does. And one of the main ways He's always helped me is through the ability He blessed me with to laugh at so many things, different humor, laugh at my children, dogs ect. I've laughed in the darkest of days and about 20 mins ago I was texting my husband that I'm so thankful that I'm easy to cheer up.. just tell me a funny .😁

[@wildbill2602]

God seems to be a vicious neglectful entity. I want nothing to do with 'it'. I live with constant pain. He's done zero for me. Keep taking the pills..

[@braeutchen41]

@@wildbill2602 so sorry for ur pain, Mr Bill ......I WILL put ur name in my prayer book. Pain wears one out so...... Makes sleep a wonderful release. God bless u w a peaceful night, fine sir.🙏

[@ElizaDolittle]

@@wildbill2602 faith in God the father helped Jesus bear his pain. But I do understand - like Braeutchen says, pain wears people out and I am so sorry that you are in constant pain. I will say a prayer.

[@sophieboult310]

It’s Rachel, only fools

[@martas9283]

Masterful and brilliant Priestley, he's got to be one of the best at his craft

[@bardotte5757]

A BBC televised stage production by J.B.Priestly broadcast on 26th December 1987 with Joss Ackland, Rosemary Leach, Robert Vaughan, Patricia Rutledge, Timothy West & Prunella Scales, Bernard Cribbins & Patsy Rowland - what a fine cast!

[@GRANITEDAME]

Peter not Robert Vaughan

[@wildbill2602]

If made now half would have to be African descended.

[@wildbill2602]

@@GRANITEDAME its not a test..

[@bazzit1]

Don't forget the wonderful Liz Smith as well!

[@brendanclarke6883]

Priestley also wrote An Inspector Calls, another masterpiece.

[@GRANITEDAME]

I have watched this so many times. It is brilliant. I think the star performance out of so many goes to Prunella Scales, the shrinking violet who blooms under the unexpected circumstances. Thank you.

[@honeysuckle4537]

Wow lovely to see so many people of the stage all in one place , every character played is impeccable xxx ❤

[@christrinder1255]

Excellent cast and play! Brilliant performances , many thanks for posting!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😊

[@jesuslovesme1956]

Love this. Thanks for downloading it. Love all the British actors. Especially, Patricia Rutledge. Love all the Brush period Dramas I have found on you tube. Puts our american stuff to shame.

[@rosamariamendoza1466]

Sadly, so true!!

[@Vera-kh8zj]

what a great piece. Great writing, direction, and of course, great actors. I appreciate the uploading of it, Roy Pilley.

[@hirschowitz1]

Brilliant! Thank you so much........ Hyacinth Bucket at her finest....... Really needed this here in solitary this evening. Miss Jenny

[@rosemaryjane7110]

It’s Bouquet!!

[@jaycee-ess774]

Yes, @Jenny Hirschowitz, it's Boo Kaye!

[@louiseross5033]

It's Patricia Rutledge, actress. Hyacinth was just one of the many, many roles she played. ❤

[@hammadoolass]

What a cast. And the wonderful Liz Smith was fantastic in everything she did. Thank you so much for uploading,

[@bobnewmanknott3433]

Oh those were the days when the Beeb knew how to produce drama of superb quality .

[@rubytuesday5412]

A *big* thank you for the upload Roy. This is a favourite of mine. I try to watch it every year wherever I can find it. I do hope the powers that be don't take it down. Touch wood!

[@Vientianelover]

There are websites which will let you download KZbin videos. Then if something is taken down you still have your own copy.

[@rolandcolyer5199]

Lovely cast, lovely comedy of manners, proving that Coward was not the only master of the genre.

[@rosemariemann1719]

19Feb 2021. What a treat to see a full play like this. Jolly well done all round.😊. Loved Timothy West's reactions when one person after another mentioned " stingey" ! Poor Prunella Scales is having a difficult time with Altzheimers (?) Not sure exactly what, but very sad. 😢. Loved the Canal Journeys. 💕. Wish more plays could be put on t.v.....Many thanks. 😊🇬🇧💕🇬🇧😊.

[@ritamariasartori5037]

oh what a wonderful cast ,each character a joy to watch ,listen and admire. they really enhance the value of J.B Priestleys work.

[@donnaturner3122]

Thank you so much for sharing this talent-filled production. It's a delight!

[@tessaoshea5697]

The point is that these aren't bad marriages and the people do love each other. They are all faulty people and therefore have faulty relationships. They are given the opportunity to reassess, be honest and reform, to challenge their assumptions. Most marriages would benefit from such a shake up. People change and evolve but love and honesty can accommodate that. I love the bit on the side being presented with her wifely duties- take it all or none at all :)

[@comedancing]

I am so lucky coming across this gem by chance. It is beyond superb.

[@cmtippens9209]

Much of this reminds me of the scene in Fiddler on the Roof when Tevye and Golde sing the song "Do You Love Me?". It's a sweet song where they realize that just because a married couple don't always say it or express it directly, it is their close partnership and working as a team that really does prove their love for one another.

[@penelopeoconnor1433]

Thank you, a delightful treat, as l have no TV ! ! As someone whose on stage for the first time this week, I'm staggered by how they've learned their lines so well 😮

[@rosemariemann1719]

This is SO good ! 06 March, 2023, watching for 3 rd time, ( over several years). The characters are so well drawn.☺️. Poor Prunella Scales must be very ill by now , really sad...😢. 🇬🇧🦉🥀🤔🌈😢🇬🇧🥀🇬🇧

[@elstongunn4277]

What a gem! I have never seen nor heard of any of the actors, but they are clearly the cream of the crop in their days. I love British period dramas; they were so well done in every respect. From Upstairs Downstairs; Duchess of Duke Street; Downton Abby, and many others.

[@electraruby4078]

Priestley was quite the philosopher. Very good and touching.

[@miladydewinter7770]

Liz Smith ALWAYS steals the show -- she was such a great actress

[@elizabeths4371]

this was truly a LAUGH OUT LOUD production- and I enjoyed every minute of it!

[@AquaFonic]

Hyacinth Rose Violet as older characters :0) WOW I’d forgotten this masterpiece absolutely outstanding 👏👏 Pity they don’t make them like this anymore

[@catherineearnshaw8472]

I honestly thought I had imagined seeing this on TV years ago. One of the quality drama plays that the BBC did in the 80's. Also 'Seasons Greetings' by Alan Ayckbourn starring Barbara Flynn & Geoffrey Palmer (1986). Brilliant.

[@johncerella2127]

According to Wikipedia the BBC production was 1987. (The BBC did an earlier version in 1975. The stage play opened in London in 1938.)

[@evek1057]

This was truly cleverly done. We fall into patterns/a way of being with each other, know our role, put up with stuff, accept our fate, etc. But what if after 25-years of marriage I learn the person who married us wasn't qualified which made the legal marriage null and void, would I stay or not? Certainly makes you think what you would do if you were in this predicament ...

[@sharongriffith7505]

Been married nearly 50 years and I would marry my husband again in a heartbeat!!

[@denisesaunders3067]

Peter vaughan and liz smith,always spot on.

[@MrYorickJenkins]

JB Priestley is something like the English Bertolt Brecht, and just as wih Brecht his plays make a better case for socialism than all the broohah and rhetoric of politicians. A fine production of a fine play with excellent acting

[@lawrencejhutchinson]

Fantastic cast; brilliant play. Timothy West (numerous TV and film roles, including Edward VII and Churchill) with his real life wife Prunella Scales (Fawlty Towers, Hobson's Choice), Rosemary Leach (A Room With A View, The Charmer), Patricia Routledge (Hetty Wainthrop, Keeping Up Appearances), Peter Vaughan (Citizen Smith, Porridge, Remains Of The Day), Bernard Cribbins (Railway Children, Fawlty Towers), Sue Devaney (Dinnerladies, Coronation Street), Tessa Peake-Jones (Only Fools And Horses), plus Joss Ackland, Liz Smith, and Patsy Rowlands.

[@motog5s477]

Patsy Rowlands of the Carry On Films, and Liz Smith of The Royle Family and 2Point4 Children. Oh, and Joss Ackland of K19 and the music video of the Pet Shop Boys' cover of 'Always On My Mind'.

[@williambuchan4778]

FAB!!! Fantastic. Oscars all round & to that J. B. Priestly fella whoever he is.... Oh if the BBC could get back to this again, but its a cast to die for & not a autocue anywhere I'd bet. Thanks for posting it & I hope it doesnt get lifted by the BBC. We've all paid for it already!

[@pedanticradiator1491]

J B Priestly has been dead since 1984 and was an English playwright from Bradford, Yorkshire

[@christopherstubbs9333]

You must watch any production of An Inspector Calls. You are in for a real treat.

[@violetkirk4729]

Thoroughly enjoyed re-watching this. Thank you for the upload.

[@thepearlatelier4256]

British actors have ABSOLUTE RAW PURE TALENT, because their films dont rely on vulgarism, exposing the body and shooting, yet it still can hold the audience enthralled from the first second to the last. always exquisitely done.

[@lechat8533]

@Aileen`s Lookbook I wish you were right... But, it is true that most period dramas are like you described because they were written in such a manner. But take Ripper Street, City of Vice, Black Sails and some more and your theory doesn`t stick. I wish you a Happy New Year 2020.

[@aisecream3458]

Sorry but this statement is not true dear

[@arthurbaldwin1804]

A window on a time when television was just entertaining, not a forum for any wannabe trying for their 15 mins of glory.

[@321bytor]

'Everything was better in the past!' Tit

[@dirkbogarde44]

@@321bytor A lot of it was.

[@taranullius9221]

It's easy to find great entertainment even in ThIs DaY aNd AgE. If you find yourself watching reality shows like that's all there is the problem is you. You can even find Timothy West still running around on British TV from time to time if you paid any attention. Probably don't watch the period drama Gentlemen Jack though, it's about a lesbian in early Victorian Britain. That would trigger the crap out of you no doubt.

[@voraciousreader3341]

Guess what?? If you don’t watch the “wannabes,” they don’t exist. If they don’t exist, then today is as good as any in the past. Not only that, but you’ve got access to programs like this, unlike people of 20 years ago....it’s all in what you choose to put before your face! For example, I’ve never seen a “wannabe” in my life! As for thinking past years are the best, that’s a sign your mind has gone old....the only way to keep a fresh outlook is to actively be thankful for what is _GOOD_ in your life, _NOW,_ and what you’ve got to be _THANKFUL_ for! If you can’t find anything, then find a therapist who can help you before your mindset becomes so old and tired it can’t be salvaged!

[@lechat8533]

This is a wonderful play. It makes you think, and at times, it`s literally brutal, at least for those of us who know what it means to be married for over 20 years. The actors are top-notch. Liz Smith is my absolute favorite. She was an outstanding and hilarious actress. I love her performances to bits :) Thank you very much for sharing❤

[@tammiep9628]

I love this play. I wish it was on dvd.

[@gentillygirl545]

This is hilarious. Great to see Prunella Scales, and the man from Fawlty Towers who played the spoon salesman in "Hotel Inspectors."

[@pedanticradiator1491]

His name is Bernard Cribbens and is a bit of a national treasure in Britain especially if you were born before around 1980

[@jimshaver772]

absolutely excellent, plot and all, such fun...thank you so much for the upload....a classic surely...and no way to know how it was going to end...marriage guidance at its best

[@mikeshaw7322]

Quality pure quality.Many thanks for the upload.

[@maureenmckenna5220]

Absolutely delightful. Beautifully acted with a deeply talented cast. Moments of high hilarity and pathos. Well worth the watch.

[@1pussychicken]

This was really fabulous.... Brilliant script and a wonderfully talented cast. Thank you for posting... ;-)

[@shantibel]

Thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you so much for posting.

[@annasteele9464]

Thanks for sharing this absalout treasure 💖 Regards from Iceland 🇮🇸

[@disoriented1]

I love the bit at the beginning. The maid describing to the young male guest the 'tea' being served. Now I understand why my British friends refer to having 'tea' as having their evening meal. I'm a heathen; Most of my tea is 'iced' (very refreshing when it's 100F with 70 percent humidity) But in the winter, I am known to partake in a few cups of hot Lipton tea.

[@roderickfernandez5382]

Lipton in the bag I presume I shudder and real in mortification. You want a grande cup of tea you must get a good quality black tea loose of course then you'll have a grand experience like those folks in the performance. No I have stopped reeling and the shutter is almost gone. Have a grand evening or afternoon.

[@justanothermortal1373]

There is something so comforting about these old movies. I feel like I'm back at my grandma's house, watching the telly in the sweltering heat, as happy as can be.

[@olive3700]

Grantchester's Mrs. Macguire as Nancy!

[@patiencembongwe8444]

You go Herbert standing against yourself from that wife of a bully 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@maryannmays6578]

Wonderful play. Delightful. Excellent acting.

[@sethuramanlokesh2676]

That's a wonderful play start to finish

[@fantastica9186]

This is absolutely wonderful. I really enjoyed this. What fabulous actors; all at the top of their game.

[@SpudIllusionPictures]

Thanks for uploading this! I'm playing the part of Fred Dyson in an amateur production in November, and this will be helpful!

[@handibode]

Omigosh, all these great actors. Wish I’d seen this earlier, to share with absent friends. Just so sweet & fun, Thank you! ❤

[@davidmercer1613]

Delightful. Well constructed. Great cast. Thank you.

[@mrsmarple2655]

Great story, awesome, excellent. Great joy watching, thank you 🙏🙏🙏🌷🌷🌷🕊️🕊️🕊️👋👋👋

[@sallyhay3369]

Thank you SO much for posting this - it's a real joy to watch, with an excellent set and a superb cast :) It's also been really helpful to me, as I'm playing Maria Helliwell in a couple of weeks' time, and listening to this 'in the background' has been a wonderful aid for learning my lines. When the BBC do period drama, they "make it an occasion, and do it well while they're at it" :D

[@rosamariamendoza1466]

And one beautiful, riveting, excellent production and cast: DOWNTOWN ABBEY!!❤

[@martas9283]

Hope you had as much fun as this cast looks like they're having!

[@niccymak8243]

Yes, when the BBC was properly funded they could do marvellous things. Various govenments have impoverished our culture and continue to drive us into mediocity.

[@rosemariemann1719]

@@martas9283 : Yes, indeed ! 🇬🇧💕🎭📖☺️🇬🇧

[@Lindsey-hb6wo]

Actors like we will never have again Just superb

[@sophieboult310]

Hyacinth class

[@juststoppingby390]

The young maid is Sue Devaney one of my favourite actresses. She is and always has been underrated. Her reoccurring role in Dinner ladies is brilliant She always holds the screen yet is so underused

[@doriskurzz1798]

This show is a real treat!

[@franciswright6578]

Perhaps we can credit the title music and closing song (beautifully arranged by Jim Parker.) It's from 'The Belle of New York' by Hugh Morton and Gustave Kerker.

[@johndean958]

I loved it all. And a great message came through . Just the best. Thanks, John.(Australia)

[@jeanah685]

I had all but forgotten about these made for TV plays. So delightful and engaging!

[@sandrafraser8120]

Thoroughly enjoyed it,thank you for uploading it

[@brianhaskard1042]

With those Yorkshire accents I was half expecting the Monty Python lads to arrive. "You were lucky!"

[@sheristewart3940]

Darn good comedy. LOL! Real fun!

[@Beautiful_Sacred_Land]

Brilliant. Thank you for sharing.

[@betty5064]

Gawn Grainger was out heartthrob, when I was in high school and he was in the Bristol Old Vic in the early 60s

[@pinklady7184]

I don't understand why the young maid at the beginning is chatting up a well-dressed guy, as he would never look twice at her. Unfortunately, we are all living in a today's world where there are still social divisions. There are still class divisions, just like there are Indian caste divisions. I am from Ireland and here, there are clannishness in some places. Clannishness is mostly hidden. You really don't know clannishness or snobbery, until you enter your so-called friends' social world where you feel like an outsider, your so-called friends all talking right over your head to others and treating you like an empty chair at their tables. Worse, they freeze you out of table conversations and not let you join in.

[@Sparrowdean]

She wasn't chatting him up at all, she is chatty towards everyone. The character is only 15 and dating the milkman's son, as she told him. She knows he's dating Maria's niece and is pleased to cover for them and to keep their secret safe.

[@sharonspencer2312]

!!!

[@avrilmariethurston6992]

I don’t know when I have laughed so much 😅 this is absolutely Brilliant 👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@margaretwhittaker2291]

Fabulous! Thank you very much for this gem

[@brendabarrowable]

Brilliant play, watched till midnight, so buetifully performed, it has given me such a rich experience. Brenda

[@hammadoolass]

I never tire of watching this --- love it

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

If I was told I wasnt really married to my spouse, I would have left them immediately. Bad spouse, cheater, abusive, lazy. Zip...I'd be gone! Goodbye!

[@gerhardusvanrooyen6663]

Absolutely wonderful!

[@simonisherwood4138]

Marvellous adaptation - well worth viewing again and again....

[@davelawday6609]

That was brilliant... thoroughly enjoyable drama 😁 thanks for sharing.. kind regards Dave 😁👍👍👍👍👍

[@virginiastock5518]

This was great, thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@malcolmdale]

Mrs Bucket from Keeping Up Appearances, Mrs Fawlty from Fawlty Towers, - I kept recognizing people....

[@AquaFonic]

Prunella with her real life hubby playing another part Too

[@adailydaughter6196]

FANTASTIC!!! Thank you so much for posting 😄

[@justinrad5073]

I always love this time. The 1800s is my favorite time period in history

[@pedanticradiator1491]

This was set in 1908 and written in the 1930s

[@bar10ml44]

What a gem.