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

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