WHEN WE ARE MARRIED

[@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.

[@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 🥂🍾👏🏻

[@MargaretMcLaughlin-c7d]

Unfortunately, repertory companies have largely gone - television and films saw them off. So many established drama talents learned their craft that way.😮😢

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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 .☺️ 🇬🇧☺️📖🎭💕☺️🇬🇧

[@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.

[@milliesmith5068]

I keep watching and watching it can't get enough of it.

[@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 ! 😲💝

[@CaliWeHo]

Wow!!! ❤

[@jadakowers4727]

Fascinating! Thanks for sharing!

[@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.

[@harri2626]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@arconoc]

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

[@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. 😊🇬🇧💕🇬🇧😊.

[@honeysuckle4537]

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

[@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 😮

[@christrinder1255]

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

[@Open2OpenUT]

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

[@dr.plutonus1496]

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

[@martas9283]

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

[@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.

[@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. ❤

[@limeykl]

Flippin marvelous acting and humour !!!!

[@Vera-kh8zj]

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

[@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

[@rolandcolyer5199]

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

[@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❤

[@MargaretMcLaughlin-c7d]

Yes, glorious Liz Smith😊

[@MargaretMcLaughlin-c7d]

The sparkling Liz Smith! "I've only got one pair of 'ands!" Her character isn't cowed by her so-called 'betters'.😊

[@electraruby4078]

Priestley was quite the philosopher. Very good and touching.

[@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!!

[@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.

[@janespond922]

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

[@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.

[@shantibel]

Thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you so much for posting.

[@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.

[@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

[@hammadoolass]

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

[@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.

[@hrtdinasaurette3020]

Wonderful cast! Great to watch Timothy and Prunella West together. Thanks so much for the upload. 😊❤

[@donnaturner3122]

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

[@mrsmarple2655]

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

[@comedancing]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@violetkirk4729]

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

[@Lindsey-hb6wo]

Actors like we will never have again Just superb

[@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...😢. 🇬🇧🦉🥀🤔🌈😢🇬🇧🥀🇬🇧

[@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

[@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.

[@elizabeths4371]

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

[@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 :)

[@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'.

[@valeriehawker4165]

Found this by accident this evening. Most enjoyable.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how're you doing?

[@miladydewinter7770]

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

[@johndean958]

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

[@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!

[@davidmercer1613]

Delightful. Well constructed. Great cast. Thank you.

[@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.)

[@avrilmariethurston6992]

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

[@annasteele9464]

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

[@colinallan1962]

Thanks very much for listing this. A decent copy would have made it even more enjoyable.

[@tammiep9628]

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

[@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

[@andrewwilkinson2642]

What a cast 😮 just fantastic 👏 great acting we will never see such of the like again I'm afraid. Actors who knew their craft... Great memories 👌.

[@beckyphillips4127]

Thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you! Great acting and just a lot of fun. Wonderful.

[@evetko]

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!!

[@Beautiful_Sacred_Land]

Brilliant. Thank you for sharing.

[@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

[@jeremypearson6852]

Talk about an all star cast. I didn’t become a J B Priestly fan until a few years ago when I saw An Inspector Calls. He has the ability to create so many surprises when developing his plays.

[@annhinson5670]

Very, very enjoyable! The acting was wonderful. The scenes were comical. The little maid was terrific. She darted in & out like a little mouse.

[@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.

[@Kandlelite]

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

[@maureenmckenna5220]

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

[@johngovus2734]

British actors at their best, wow!

[@olive3700]

Grantchester's Mrs. Macguire as Nancy!

[@bobnewmanknott3433]

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

[@dodouday]

WHEN WE ARE MARRIED. Copyright, 1897, by T. B. Harms & Co. Words by Hugh Morton. Music by Ousters Kerker. Fifi.-When we are married�Harry.-Why. what will you do? Fifi.-I'll be as sweet as I can to you, I will be tender and I will be true When I am married, sweetheart, to you! Harry.-Love Is not all, dear, that poets may say. Often it lasts but a year and a day; Often the day, love, without any year, Love Is not all it's crack'd up to be. dear! Fifi.-I only know, love, what our love will be; I will love you, love, and you will love me, Not for a year, love, and not for a day; I will love you, love, forever and aye! Harry.-When we are married, why what will you do? Fifi.-I'll be as sweet as I can be to you! I will be tender and I will be true, When I am married, sweetheart, to you.

[@fantastica9186]

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

[@denisesaunders3067]

Peter vaughan and liz smith,always spot on.

[@davelawday6609]

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

[@handibode]

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

[@jeanah685]

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

[@malcolmdale]

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

[@Kandlelite]

Prunella with her real life hubby playing another part Too

[@suebradford890]

Fabulous British play, great acting, so many well known faces. We never see this type of entertainment on TV now - wonder why not?

[@sheristewart3940]

Darn good comedy. LOL! Real fun!

[@cajsheen2594]

Very enjoyable, wonderful characters and all the cast did themselves proud! ❤ XXX

[@GRANITEDAME]

RIP the wonderful Liz Smith who stars here as the doughty Mrs Northrop. See her big scene at 43 minutes in. Great stuff.

[@juststoppingby390]

Joss was just a delight in this totally hilarious. I met him once as a young teen he was so lovely. Kind and generous with his time. As a shy teen he made me feel like I was worth his time to.speal.to. what a nice man

[@bigblue6917]

I remember watching this when it was first shown. Excellent acting all round and a delightful story

[@egsomoza]

Thank you for sharing, it’s brilliant.

[@dianeknight4839]

I played the part of Lottie over 40 years ago in an amateur production. I had never seen this original and was surprised how close I came to Patsy Rowlands costume. It took me back and I still remembered the lines. Thank you.

[@wintersanctuary]

Absolutely fantastic in every way! Thank you 😊

[@susanwinson4373]

Fantastic entertainment and comedic, thank you so much

[@patiencembongwe8444]

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

[@gerhardusvanrooyen6663]

Absolutely wonderful!

[@mikeshaw7322]

Quality pure quality.Many thanks for the upload.

[@sophieboult310]

Hyacinth class

[@doriskurzz1798]

This show is a real treat!

[@sethuramanlokesh2676]

That's a wonderful play start to finish