Jim Broadbent

I loved the National Theatre of Brent!

I loved the Harold Fry/Queenie books I hope they do them justice on screen. I think Jim Broadbent & Penelope Wilton are excellent choices, I wonder who they will cast as Queenie Hennessy ?

I was afraid this was going to be an obituary too.

Many years ago when Jim Broadbent was half of The National Theatre Of Brent he played Marie Antoinette. I realised then that a man who could be so moving as a middle aged woman trying to escape had to be something special as an actor.

Yes, Sarnia. I have read and enjoyed both books.

Harold Fry's story was first written as a radio play titled To be a Pilgrim. Broadcast in 2007, it starred the late Anton Rogers as Harold with Anna Massey as Maureen. BBC Digital Audio have a made a complication of Rachel Joyce's radio plays which you can buy via Audible or maybe access via library apps.

I agree, MerylStreep. Hard to think of another actor who can play quiet sorrow on-screen like Jim Broadbent.

The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry
Only one actor could play that part: Jim Broadbent ?

Love him….l too thought it might of been news of his demise!!

When I saw your post, I thought Jim Broadbent had died! So, phew! He is a brilliant actor. I will watch out for The Duke. Might not be a bad idea to give that a try now. Waltzing off with some priceless national treasure until Boris sorts out social care. I have read The Unlikely Pilgimage of Harold Fry and Jim Broadbent will be perfect as Harold. Have you read the 2nd book, The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy? Lovely books, both of them.

I saw this advertised a while ago, but thought I'd missed the boat.

Thank you Silverbridge for letting us know.