An Englishman abroad /

Alan Bates stars in a splendid story by Alan Bennett, based on a true incident which took place in Moscow in 1958. British spy Guy Burgess encounters actress Coral Browne (who plays herself) on tour from the 'old country'. Invited to lunch at Burgess's shabby apartment, he presents he...

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Other Authors: Lloyd, Innes (Producer), Schlesinger, John, 1926-2003 (Director), Bennett, Alan, 1934- (Screenwriter)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: London, England : British Broadcasting Corporation, 1983.
Series:Academic Video Online
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Alan Bates stars in a splendid story by Alan Bennett, based on a true incident which took place in Moscow in 1958. British spy Guy Burgess encounters actress Coral Browne (who plays herself) on tour from the 'old country'. Invited to lunch at Burgess's shabby apartment, he presents her with a strange request.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed February 08, 2017).
Physical Description:1 online resource (62 min.)
Playing Time:01:01:47
Awards:Won 1984 Broadcasting Press Guild Award, Best Single Drama
Won 1984 Broadcasting Press Guild Award, Best Actor
Won 1984 Broadcasting Press Guild Award, Best Actress
Won 1984 British Academy of Film and Television Arts Award, Best Single Drama
Won 1984 British Academy of Film and Television Arts Award, Best Actor
Won 1984 British Academy of Film and Television Arts Award, Best Actress
Won 1984 British Academy of Film and Television Arts Award, Best Film Cameraman
Won 1984 British Academy of Film and Television Arts Award, Best Costume Design
Won 1984 British Academy of Film and Television Arts Award, Best Film Sound
Won 1984 British Academy of Film and Television Arts Award, Best Design
Won 1984 Cable ACE Award, Actor in a Theatrical or Dramatic Special
Won 1984 Royal Television Society Award, UK, Best Performance