She's Been Away
"She's Been Away" is a 1989 British television film written by Stephen Poliakoff and directed by Sir Peter Hall.[1][2] In her final appearance it starred Dame Peggy Ashcroft, who won two awards at the Venice International Film Festival for her performance, as did Geraldine James.[3][4] It was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Single Drama.
| "She's Been Away" | |
|---|---|
| Screen One episode | |
 Advertisement for a rebroadcast on Masterpiece Theatre | |
| Episode no. | Series 1 Episode 5 |
| Directed by | Peter Hall |
| Written by | Stephen Poliakoff |
| Produced by | Kenith Trodd |
| Featured music | Stephen Edwards |
| Editing by | Ardan Fisher |
| Original air date | 8 October 1989 |
| Running time | 103 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
| Peggy Ashcroft James Fox Michael Carter Rosalie Crutchley Donald Douglas David Hargreaves Geraldine James Hugh Lloyd René Zagger | |
Plot
The closure of a mental institution threatens to leave the elderly Lillian homeless. Her wealthy nephew Hugh takes her in, putting additional strain on his wife Harriet. Gradually, an awkward friendship develops between Harriet, on the verge of a nervous breakdown herself, and Lillian, who has spent fifty years as a mental patient.
References
- "She's Been Away (1989)". BFI. Archived from the original on 29 May 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- "BBC One - Screen One, Series 1, She's Been Away". BBC. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- New York Magazine. 2 December 1991. p. 152.
{{cite book}}:|magazine=ignored (help) - "Volpi Cup for Best Actress". Portale di Venezia. 19 April 2010. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
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