Hattie (film) explained

Director:Dan Zeff
Starring:Ruth Jones
Robert Bathurst
Aidan Turner
Theme Music Composer:Stephen McKeon
Producer:Seb Barwell
Richard Osborne
Editor:Lois Bygrave
Cinematography:Ian Moss
Runtime:85 minutes
Company:Angel Eye Media
Network:BBC Four

Hattie is a television film about the life of British comic actress Hattie Jacques, played by Ruth Jones, her marriage to John Le Mesurier (Robert Bathurst) and her affair with their lodger John Schofield (Aidan Turner).[1] First broadcast in January 2011, it became the most watched programme on BBC Four ever and outdid biopic The Curse of Steptoe, which had held the record since 2008.[2] Jacques' son Robin Le Mesurier later described Jones' performance as "(having) captured my mother perfectly".[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hattie – introduction . BBC.co.uk . 4 January 2011 . 2 January 2014.
  2. Web site: Hattie carries on with biggest ever BBC4 audience . BBC.co.uk . 21 January 2011. 2 January 2014.
  3. News: Henry. Graham. 'Ruth has captured my mum Hattie perfectly'; star's son praises actress' portrayal of comedy icon. The Western Mail. 17 January 2011.