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Feature length TV film starring Victoria Wood and Julie Walters as ill-matched sisters, unwillingly reunited on a television show. Pat (Walters) is a soap queen who is embarassed to be associated with her down-to-Earth waitress sibling (Woods), but reconciles herself with the fact that it will be good publicity for her forthcoming book. However, a snooping tabloid journalist is trying to dig the dirt about her past, so the two sisters join forces to track down their loose-cannon mother before the newshound can get to her and extract the family skeletons.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Unexpected events occur over a long weekend when Pat, a glamorous British born star of American soaps, returns home to plug her auto biography on television and meets, for the first time since they were teenagers, Margaret her plain, fat and frumpy younger sister. The meeting is painful for both sisters highlighting the vast differences in their lives and resurrecting painful memories of their unhappy childhood with their uncaring mother. The tabloid press smell a juicy story and a race ensues to trace the current whereabouts of the long lost errant mother... SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...Pat and Margaret
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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you have to hand it to victoria wood - she seems to be able to do no wrong.
this t.v. film is probably the best thing she has done yet. it's the story of two sisters who are thrown together again after several years apart. the trouble is they now seem to have very little in common with each other. they discover that through their mutual bond - their mother - blood really is thicker than water (to use that tired old cliche).
the casting is wonderful. victoria wood as the chip frying motorway service station cook, julia walters the glamourpuss soap star, celia imrie the panicking stressed out and pregnant p.a., duncan preston as margaret's slow boyfriend. even hailey the transexual from "corrie" makes an appearance stirring mince. however, the undoubted star is thora hird. she steals every scene she is in. the crowning moment of the show is when she discovers her son and margaret have had a sex life: "not on the eiderdown!" she gasps.
buy this. a pity it had to wait so long, but good things come to all who wait etc. five stars well earned.
this t.v. film is probably the best thing she has done yet. it's the story of two sisters who are thrown together again after several years apart. the trouble is they now seem to have very little in common with each other. they discover that through their mutual bond - their mother - blood really is thicker than water (to use that tired old cliche).
the casting is wonderful. victoria wood as the chip frying motorway service station cook, julia walters the glamourpuss soap star, celia imrie the panicking stressed out and pregnant p.a., duncan preston as margaret's slow boyfriend. even hailey the transexual from "corrie" makes an appearance stirring mince. however, the undoubted star is thora hird. she steals every scene she is in. the crowning moment of the show is when she discovers her son and margaret have had a sex life: "not on the eiderdown!" she gasps.
buy this. a pity it had to wait so long, but good things come to all who wait etc. five stars well earned.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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This is why she is marvellous. This 90 minute film is one of the BEST things she's ever done. It has everything wonderful about her writing in it and a great original story.
It was unbelievable that it was forst screened as part of a series of BBC1 dramas on a Sunday evening. This was her first dabble in doing a feature length story for the TV screen and it is wonderful.
Victoria plays Margaret - who works at a service station. The girls she works with take her to a TV show called Magic Moments - which is abit like Surprise Surprise.
At the same time international soap star Pat has come all the way from America (played by Julie Walters) - to go on a TV show to advertise her book.
Little do both of them know the real reason why they both appear on Magic Moments. And when they do - both their lives are never the same again.
This tackles a clash of classes - it tackles the past that always comes back at you, theres some sad moments, some hilarious moments and Thora Hird has been given some wonderful lines!
This is truly faultless. Caroline Ahearne was inspired by this piece of work. If Victoria Wood is remembered for Acorn Antiques, then she should also be remembered for this. It is amazing.
It was unbelievable that it was forst screened as part of a series of BBC1 dramas on a Sunday evening. This was her first dabble in doing a feature length story for the TV screen and it is wonderful.
Victoria plays Margaret - who works at a service station. The girls she works with take her to a TV show called Magic Moments - which is abit like Surprise Surprise.
At the same time international soap star Pat has come all the way from America (played by Julie Walters) - to go on a TV show to advertise her book.
Little do both of them know the real reason why they both appear on Magic Moments. And when they do - both their lives are never the same again.
This tackles a clash of classes - it tackles the past that always comes back at you, theres some sad moments, some hilarious moments and Thora Hird has been given some wonderful lines!
This is truly faultless. Caroline Ahearne was inspired by this piece of work. If Victoria Wood is remembered for Acorn Antiques, then she should also be remembered for this. It is amazing.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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A great black comedy about the success an ordinary life can achieve against the apparent success of fame and riches. Two sisters separated while young. One becomes famous the other becomes content and happy with her lot. A lovely 'Money isn't everything' movie with down to earth humour and a story ordinary people can identify with. Kit K.
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Pat and Margaret DVD
If you like ANYTHING about Victoria Wood you'll love this film, don't be put off by when it was made, it's timeless comedy !!!
Published 1 month ago by TW
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A Brilliant Duo
What a fabulous combination - Wood and Walters reign supreme in a melodramatic portrayal of two quite disparate sisters who eventually realise that they really ARE sisters. Read more
Published 1 month ago by mendac
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Very funny and sad film.
Anything from Victoria & Julie is fine by me. Have watched it several times now. Excellent performances from Thora Hird and Celia Imrie.
Published 1 month ago by Yvonne
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sweet story
service and quality great .
very funny story and nice to watch
our british comedians at their best.
all the characters are wonderful.
very funny story and nice to watch
our british comedians at their best.
all the characters are wonderful.
Published 1 month ago by annebeth
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Northern Comedy from two of Englands best.
This play or TV film is very well made and at times funny and very sad. Victoria Wood has the ability to write and act at the highest levels.
Published 3 months ago by stamper
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Brilliant
Remember seeing this when it first aired then found it online so had to purchase. It has a real feel good factor and is brilliantly acted and written. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Paul A. Wills
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Great DVD
Julie Walters and Victoria Wood at their best, if you love them you will love this DVD. Definitely recommend this DVD, had me laughing the whole way through!
Published 7 months ago by JR
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Pat and Margaret
Brilliant, very funny. Would highly recommend if you are a fan of Victoria Wood and Julia Walters. Story line good and also all the supporting actors were great.
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. Rosemary A. Pearce
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PAT AND MARGARET dvd
Arrived in brand new state. Very enjoyable, thought provoking,humourous film!Highly recommended viewing if you are fans of Julia Walters and Victoria Wood!
Published 23 months ago by janice goodwin
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pat & margaret
This dvd was reeived very quickly after ordering. It is a birthday present so haS NOT BEEN VIEWED YET but hopefully the quality will be good
Published on 18 Mar 2011 by bunty
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