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Michael Palin drew on his own memories of family holidays in grey, provincial seaside resorts for this coming of age comedy set in the late 1950s.
Sleepy, ultra-respectable Suffolk might suit his parents, but sitting in deckchairs and visiting local churches is not 17-year-old Richard’s idea of fun. In this holiday hell he meets fellow teenager, Edwin – young, good-looking and girl-crazy, and willing to take the naïve Richard under his wing…
Escaping the seaside stalag B&B and its gargoyle of a landlady, as well as the gruesome couple whom his parents have invariably befriended, Richard joins Edwin in a desperate search for excitement in this stuffy coastal town.
Soon, a gorgeous young woman who instantly ignites his imagination, a feisty young Dutch girl and a group of local bikers, make the holiday an eye-opening experience as Richard finally discovers love, lust and the joy of jazz cafés.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Michael Palin drew on his own memories of family holidays in grey, provincial seaside resorts for this coming of age comedy set in the late 1950s. Sleepy, ultra-respectable Suffolk might suit his parents, but sitting in deckchairs and visiting local churches is not 17-year-old Richard's idea of fun. In this holiday hell he meets fellow teenager, Edwin - young, good-looking and girl-crazy, and willing to take the naïve Richard under his wing... Escaping the seaside stalag B&B and its gargoyle of a landlady, as well as the gruesome couple whom his parents have invariably befriended, Richard joins Edwin in a desperate search for excitement in this stuffy coastal town. Soon, a gorgeous young woman who instantly ignites his imagination, a feisty young Dutch girl and a group of local bikers, make the holiday an eye-opening experience as Richard finally discovers love, lust and the joy of jazz cafés. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...East of Ipswich
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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High time this wonderful play was available on DVD, twenty-three years after it was first shown on British television. The atmosphere of family holidays in the 1950s and 60s is marvellously evoked (it was filmed on location at Southwold) and the cast is brilliant, particularly Joan Sanderson as the dragon-like but kindly seaside landlady and John Nettleton as the hero's father. Anyone over 50 will have been here many times! Often poignant, often very funny, and always enjoyable, and from a time when holidays were very different from the present need to fly abroad or indulge in a great deal of extravagance, this is hugely recommendable.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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I can only echo what the previous reviewer said about this over looked gem of a TV Movie. I cannot believe more than 20 years have passed since I previously saw this wonderful production. Michael Palin's script is bright, sweet, witty and never lapses into schmaltz. The evocation of a British seaside holiday from times gone past is perfectly captured. All that and Oona Kirsch looking beautiful - why did this lady never go on to be a massive film and TV star I shall never know. Highly recommended.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Believe me, holidays were really like this!
This is a wonderful gem of a film that the BBC excel at - wonderful script by Michael Palin; immaculate attention to historical detail; and wholly believable acting of whom Joan Sanderson's landlady undoubtedly steals the show. Social historians wanting to know how most familes spent one week in August in that dank, grey period between the end of World War II and the onset of cheap flights to Majorca in the 1970s need look no further.
The only gripe is, sadly, some of the colour has softened with age. It really should be properly restored. But don't let that put you off - just watch and enjoy.
This is a wonderful gem of a film that the BBC excel at - wonderful script by Michael Palin; immaculate attention to historical detail; and wholly believable acting of whom Joan Sanderson's landlady undoubtedly steals the show. Social historians wanting to know how most familes spent one week in August in that dank, grey period between the end of World War II and the onset of cheap flights to Majorca in the 1970s need look no further.
The only gripe is, sadly, some of the colour has softened with age. It really should be properly restored. But don't let that put you off - just watch and enjoy.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Ironic nostalgia from a little-known masterpeice
This beautifully written and acted play by Michael Palin is one of the best modern TV dramas I have seen. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Geoffrey Walker
Took me back ... !
This play positively oozes nostalgia! Although I didn't live near the East Coast in my childhood (I now actually live in Ipswich!! Read more
Published 12 months ago by P. Smith
If you enjoy Alan Bennett's work I fully recommend this.
This is a coming of age tale with a strong script,top casting and the magnificent setting of Southwald. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. Carl G. Brierley
On Holiday with your parents
DVD "EAST OF IPSWICH" THIS DVD BRINGS BACK MEMORIES OF WHEN I WAS A TEENAGER AND WAS FORCED TO ACCOMPANY MY PARENTS ON A HOLIDAY AT THE SEASIDE. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Tom Wilkom
East Of Ipswich [DVD] [1986]
I recorded this when it was first broadcast and as technology moved on, I junked my VHS recorder and tapes.
So I was delighted when I saw that Amazon were stocking this. Read more
So I was delighted when I saw that Amazon were stocking this. Read more
Published 23 months ago by James Mcewan
East of Ipswich DVD
A friend introduced me to this excellent BBC DVD by Michael Palin. It brought back memories of my own family holidays as an adolescent boy. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Professor Alan J. Baker
East of Ipswich
Anyone who spent their childhood holidays on the East Coast will love this.
Southwold has hardly changed since it was filmed, except for the increased number of visitors who... Read more
Southwold has hardly changed since it was filmed, except for the increased number of visitors who... Read more
Published on 6 May 2010 by D. J. Lay
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