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)
Virginia McKenna
Lady of the House (voice)
Harry Collett
Young Raymond (voice)
June Brown
Ernest's Step Mother (voice)
Peter Wight
Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice)
Luke Treadaway
Raymond Briggs (voice)
Gillian Hanna
Midwife / Aunty Flo (voice)
Duncan Wisbey
Wedding Photographer / Radio Announcer / BBC Newsreader / Newspaper Seller / Tailor / Arthur (voice)
Simon Day
Alf (voice)
Alex Jordan
Best Man / Fireman / Train Guard / Doctor (voice)
Karyn Claydon
Jean (Raymond's wife) (voice)

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