Wide-Eyed and Legless

Richard Loncraine
1993-09-05


6
102 min

Diana and Deric have an ideal marriage: they thrive in each other's company, they're funny, and they enjoy their two grown children and Deric's dotty mother; the trouble is, Diana can no longer walk and her malady defies medical diagnosis. To care for Diana, Deric is letting his business slide, but at a civic luncheon, he is seated next to Aileen Armitage, a novelist who is blind. They have a nice time, and on the sly, Diana contacts Aileen to made an odd request. Diana's declining health and her resolve bring this triangle of unlikely friends to a surprising place.

Cast

Name Character Team
Julie Walters Diana Longden Unowned
Jim Broadbent Deric Longden Zac E. Chan
Thora Hird Deric's Mother Unowned
Sian Thomas Aileen Armitage Unowned
Andrew Lancel Nick Longden Unowned
Moya Brady Sheila Unowned
Anastasia Mulrooney Sally Longden Unowned
Angela Walsh Karen Unowned
Ann Rye Joan Unowned
Francesca Cox Minnie Bonsall Unowned
Andrew Nicholson Gerald Unowned
Peter Whitfield Fred Unowned
Joanna McCallum Dr Roper Unowned
Martin Wenner Young Doctor Unowned
Candida Rundle Nurse Unowned
Dinah Handley Hospital Receptionist Unowned
Adrian Schiller Doctor Unowned
Viv Warentz Ward Sister Unowned
Andy Rashleigh Chemist Unowned
Graham Turner Postman Unowned
Carry Clubb Factory Girl Unowned
Vinny Dhillon Factory Girl Unowned
Saima Chaudry Factory Girl Unowned
Diane Parish Waitress Unowned
Donna Lythgoe Bored Waitress Unowned
Perry Fenwick Luncheon Guest Unowned
Christopher Penney Workman Unowned
Paul Codman Workman Unowned
David J. Nicholls JCB Driver Unowned
Malcolm Raeburn VAT Inspector Unowned
Ashley Artus Nick's Best Man Unowned
Ellen Sheean Wedding Guest Unowned