Ethel & Ernest

Roger Mainwood
2016-10-15

Forty years of change. One enduring love.
7.4
94 min

This hand drawn animated film, based on the award winning graphic novel by Raymond Briggs, is an intimate and affectionate depiction of the life and times of his parents, two ordinary Londoners living through extraordinary events.

Cast

Name Character Team
Jim Broadbent Ernest Briggs (voice) Zac E. Chan
Brenda Blethyn Ethel Briggs (voice) Unowned
Luke Treadaway Raymond Briggs (voice) Unowned
Roger Allam Middle Aged Doctor (voice) Unowned
Virginia McKenna Lady of the House (voice) Unowned
Peter Wight Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice) Unowned
Pam Ferris Mrs Bennett / Aunty Betty (voice) Unowned
Simon Day Alf (voice) Unowned
Raymond Briggs Raymond Briggs (voice) Unowned
June Brown Ernest's Step Mother (voice) Unowned
Harry Collett Young Raymond (voice) Unowned
Gillian Hanna Midwife / Aunty Flo (voice) Unowned
Alex Jordan Best Man / Fireman / Train Guard / Doctor (voice) Unowned
Duncan Wisbey Wedding Photographer / Radio Announcer / BBC Newsreader / Newspaper Seller / Tailor / Arthur (voice) Unowned
Macready Massey Teenage Raymond (voice) Unowned
Karyn Claydon Jean (Raymond's wife) (voice) Unowned