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