Seeing that moment where she realized the gravity and consequences of her behavior, and trying to soldier through the shame to wrap up her side of the story through mortifying embarrassment… That is a very complicated and layered emotion to communicate in the span of about 5 seconds with facial expressions and tone of voice. Chills.
Oh wow. I never saw that coming. A hungry soul’s ballad of bleeding soul. I’ve been in this woman’s skin - but how did this actress get there?! The subtext is profound. Somehow I hear her story as Francis Thompson’s Hound of Heaven: “I pleaded by many a hearted casement, curtained red, treslissed with intertwining charities”. As a neuro-diverse person I have peered into, pried into, tried to open many a life that “The gust of His approach would clash it to.” Seclusion has been the result of my eccentric ways. Happily now, at last, in old age I am gaining the skills of accepting what I cannot change, loving opportunities to find serenity, luxuriating in wisdom that I once found impossible to accept. At 86 I have the courage to keep trying to make a difference. Writing mini-letters on UA-cam walls is now my heaven. Being invisible while exposing my every thought whenever and wherever I please - PARADISE! Now every day I can say “all I fancied as lost God had stored for me in this home of homes! I rise; I receive this Hand, outstretched caressingly. Surely I am the fondest, blindest, weakest soul He ever blessed with such intimate, safe, persistent joy”. INWARD! Thank you for bringing me such a gentle portrait of diversities fears and failures and foolishness and faith.
I thought nobody could do it better than Patricia until I saw Imelda Staunton do it. OMG, what a powerful interpretation Imelda did. Imelda is one of Britain's best actors. I do still love Patricia Routledge though.
WOW what a tour de force in acting. Pure brilliance she is. Knew her from keeping up appearances here in the states and was curious about her outside that role. Her monologue performances are astonishing! I've never been so impressed above Meryl for me she's number One. Love from Miami❤❤❤
I wish everybody spoke English like Dame Patricia Routledge. Her delivery is charming, elegant, eloquent; her pronunciation pristine. This is the kind of actors who make you love the English language, especially when you are a foreigner.
She was always a consummate performer. Though I must confess, this is the first time in which I saw her perform in a dramatic role. A bit off putting, brilliantly executed and such an inspirational story 🎭
I’ve stopped in my tracks when I found this. WOW. I’ll keep watching the entire collection. Patricia and Bennet collaborate on an amazing work of art. Not to mention the lighting, the production, direction. In a world of fast and cheap productions all over the entertainment industry, we find a true gem, perfection of all aspects of production. The writing is keenly perceptive of the human condition, the social creatures we are. My emotions ran the gauntlet. Thank you for bringing this elevated work to our attention. ❤
This is legitimately one of the most beautifully compelling pieces of acting i've seen. It's light, heavy, slow and swift-moving at the same time. Tragedy and frivolity so beautifully condensed into single, brief moments. Patricia Routledge is a master of her craft, as is Alan Bennett.
Two Brilliants, Brilliant writer, brilliant actor. I can't tell you the number of times I have listened to this in various presentations - and it is always fresh.
Without doubt this is the finest dramatic performance ever shown on British television. Routledge & Bennett at the top of their respective games, producing something utterly astonishing.
''Pork sausage and Basildon Bond''... 😊 I used to buy the latter for my letter--writing.. very nice writing-pad paper... can't buy it now in New Zealand.
Someone can get in trouble for writing letters??? Unbelievable!!! I worked for the government and we got letters all the time that were absolutely crazy. We just ignored them. Plus she could always send them anonymously.
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Great performance ❤
Heartbreakingly poignant. What a tragic character. But I can't understand why sending letters would be a crime in England.
Seeing that moment where she realized the gravity and consequences of her behavior, and trying to soldier through the shame to wrap up her side of the story through mortifying embarrassment… That is a very complicated and layered emotion to communicate in the span of about 5 seconds with facial expressions and tone of voice. Chills.
Depressing as heck.
It’s too bad she didn’t have the internet, she’d have been a real social warrior. She would be wild on Twitter
Oh wow. I never saw that coming. A hungry soul’s ballad of bleeding soul. I’ve been in this woman’s skin - but how did this actress get there?! The subtext is profound. Somehow I hear her story as Francis Thompson’s Hound of Heaven: “I pleaded by many a hearted casement, curtained red, treslissed with intertwining charities”. As a neuro-diverse person I have peered into, pried into, tried to open many a life that “The gust of His approach would clash it to.” Seclusion has been the result of my eccentric ways. Happily now, at last, in old age I am gaining the skills of accepting what I cannot change, loving opportunities to find serenity, luxuriating in wisdom that I once found impossible to accept. At 86 I have the courage to keep trying to make a difference. Writing mini-letters on UA-cam walls is now my heaven. Being invisible while exposing my every thought whenever and wherever I please - PARADISE! Now every day I can say “all I fancied as lost God had stored for me in this home of homes! I rise; I receive this Hand, outstretched caressingly. Surely I am the fondest, blindest, weakest soul He ever blessed with such intimate, safe, persistent joy”. INWARD! Thank you for bringing me such a gentle portrait of diversities fears and failures and foolishness and faith.
The one and only Patricia Routlage. She and Alan Bennett are curiously amazing actors ❤❤❤❤😊
I thought nobody could do it better than Patricia until I saw Imelda Staunton do it. OMG, what a powerful interpretation Imelda did. Imelda is one of Britain's best actors. I do still love Patricia Routledge though.
Absolutely Brilliant Actress, no matter the role
Love the way she said NASTY!!
Simply wonderful lady❤❤
WOW what a tour de force in acting. Pure brilliance she is. Knew her from keeping up appearances here in the states and was curious about her outside that role. Her monologue performances are astonishing! I've never been so impressed above Meryl for me she's number One. Love from Miami❤❤❤
This is Hyacinth before she was properly called so!
Wow, even better the second time watching 💜
These monologues are brilliant!! Acted and put together in the high form that only the English can do.
No one does lonely, nasty busy bodies like Alan Bennett.
What a wonderful actress Patrica was and coupled with Alan Bennett's writing it was perfection.
"I don't want inundating with sausage." Effing brilliant.
I wish everybody spoke English like Dame Patricia Routledge. Her delivery is charming, elegant, eloquent; her pronunciation pristine. This is the kind of actors who make you love the English language, especially when you are a foreigner.
What more could You want? 🇮🇪🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🥳⭐
She was always a consummate performer. Though I must confess, this is the first time in which I saw her perform in a dramatic role. A bit off putting, brilliantly executed and such an inspirational story 🎭
"Sometimes I catch myself thinking it'll be better the second time 'round. But this is it. This has been my go."
I love these! Patricia Rutledge is such an accomplished actress. The only one I'd love to have tea with.
What a wonderful actress. Respect her the more I sas.
She is AMAZING.
This is exquisite, she does this so beautifully. Wonderful
This script is exceptional it’s so accurate I am 71 years old and connect perfectly to all of it and tell him my friends. Brilliant Performance
I’ve stopped in my tracks when I found this. WOW. I’ll keep watching the entire collection. Patricia and Bennet collaborate on an amazing work of art. Not to mention the lighting, the production, direction. In a world of fast and cheap productions all over the entertainment industry, we find a true gem, perfection of all aspects of production. The writing is keenly perceptive of the human condition, the social creatures we are. My emotions ran the gauntlet. Thank you for bringing this elevated work to our attention. ❤
Patricia so movingly expresses the poignancy of loneliness.
*Best* comment. So true… Sadly, I think a lot of us can relate to Irene!
Perfect artist and actress.
This is legitimately one of the most beautifully compelling pieces of acting i've seen. It's light, heavy, slow and swift-moving at the same time. Tragedy and frivolity so beautifully condensed into single, brief moments. Patricia Routledge is a master of her craft, as is Alan Bennett.
Patricia and Dame Judi and goddesses. Edited to add Patricia is a Dame as well. I wasn’t aware.
This was amazing
Literacy is marvellous
Absolutely fantastic
Two Brilliants, Brilliant writer, brilliant actor. I can't tell you the number of times I have listened to this in various presentations - and it is always fresh.
Without doubt this is the finest dramatic performance ever shown on British television. Routledge & Bennett at the top of their respective games, producing something utterly astonishing.
With Twitter, we are ALL this woman now.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I’m always amazed at her no matter how many times I watch it
Just Delightful !!!! 😊 Outstanding Performance!
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''Pork sausage and Basildon Bond''... 😊 I used to buy the latter for my letter--writing.. very nice writing-pad paper... can't buy it now in New Zealand.
@francisheperi4180: At school we used to have a silly joke - “The name’s Bond… Basildon Bond”.
LE G E N D 🎉❤
Well wriitten, interesting set with an excellent peformance 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Love her.
OH! How absolutely brilliant! Thank you for posting this gem. It made my day.
Final form Karen.
Someone can get in trouble for writing letters??? Unbelievable!!! I worked for the government and we got letters all the time that were absolutely crazy. We just ignored them. Plus she could always send them anonymously.
I think it was as they call it "poison pen letters" which is a criminal offence
GOD IS NOT MOCKED!