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

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