Lloyd George Knew My Father

Drama

History

When Lady Sheila Boothroyd hears that the planning authorities are determined to drive a road through her grounds, she announces her intention to kill herself at the precise moment that the bulldozers start on their shameful work. As the hour strikes and the bulldozers' roar is heard, her husband General Sir William Boothroyd enters in full regimental regalia, while his old ex-army servant sounds the Last Post. Then, as the whole family stands stricken, the door opens...

Cast

Roland Culver

Roland Culver

General Sir William Boothroyd
Celia Johnson

Celia Johnson

Lady Sheila Boothroyd
George Cole

George Cole

Hubert Boothroyd MP
Avril Elgar

Avril Elgar

Maud Boothroyd
Gail Harrison

Gail Harrison

Sally Boothroyd
John Barrett

John Barrett

Robertson

Release date

19th Aug 1975

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English