Wednesday, July 27, 2022

7 September: Chez Nous

 Hello and Welcome Back!


I hope you all had a wonderful summer.


To start off the Autumn Term I've found a "domestic comedy" from 1974: Chez Nous by Peter Nichols.  The first cast included Albert Finney, Geraldine McEwan and Denholm Elliott and received excellent reviews.  We might find it a little dated now, but hopefully fun.

In the wake of the publication of his controversial book on adolescent sexuality, Dick and his wife, Liz, have retreated with their family to the French countryside. Joined by their friends Phil and Diana for a child-free weekend, they enjoy the sunshine and the cheap wine until certain unsavoury revelations come to light. At the worst moment possible, two reporters appear to interview Dick, causing great worry among the couples that all their secrets will be aired in the press. Nichols drew inspiration from time spent at his own family's home in France.   


Makes you wonder what his holidays were like!!