The Remains of the Day

BBC2 2.15PM - 4.25PM ★★★★★ PERIOD DRAMA Anthony Hopkins is superb as the uptight butler in a 1930s stately home, as is Emma Thompson as the housekeeper whose relationship with Hopkins develops into one of unspoken affection. This beautifully crafted film is full of chokedback emotions, with a heart-rending conclusion. Dir: James Ivory 1993, U

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