The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4) (2016)
A warm and witty celebration of Sue Townsend's life and writing, the story is told with the help of children from Sue's old school, her friends and family, as well as the comedy and literary stars she inspired - including Stephen Mangan, Ian Hislop, David Nicholls, Isy Suttie and Adrian Scarborough. Drawing on Sue Townsend's own archive of letters and notebooks, the film also features unseen photographs, footage and even her appointment diary, which includes poignant entries about her struggles with ill health, written in a humorous style instantly recognisable from her books.
Director: Jude Ho
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: October 15, 2016
Cast
- Julie Walters - Narrator (voice)
- Stephen Mangan - Self
- Isy Suttie - Self
- Adrian Scarborough - Self
- Kiran Sonia Sawar - Self
- Anjana Vasan - Self
- Bhasker Patel - Self
- Ian Hislop - Self
- Jennie Bond - Self
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jude Ho
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4) about?
- A warm and witty celebration of Sue Townsend's life and writing, the story is told with the help of children from Sue's old school, her friends and family, as well as the comedy and literary stars she inspired - including Stephen Mangan, Ian Hislop, David Nicholls, Isy Suttie and Adrian Scarborough. Drawing on Sue Townsend's own archive of letters and notebooks, the film also features unseen photographs, footage and even her appointment diary, which includes poignant entries about her struggles with ill health, written in a humorous style instantly recognisable from her books.
- Who directed The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4)?
- The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4) was directed by Jude Ho.
- Who stars in The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4)?
- The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4) stars Julie Walters, Stephen Mangan, Isy Suttie, Adrian Scarborough, Kiran Sonia Sawar, Anjana Vasan.
- How long is The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4)?
- The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4) has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4)?
- The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4) is a Documentary film.