
Avril Pengilly
The documentary series about grandparents in Britain introduces Avril Pengilly, who moved in with her daughter and grandsons in a mutually beneficial arrangement.
When a widowed elderly grandmother moves in with one of her children and grandchildren, it is usually assumed it is because she is too old and frail to continue to look after herself. But three years ago, when 78-year-old Avril Pengilly sold her bungalow to live with her youngest daughter Liz, her son-in-law Dave and her grandsons Jake and Mike, it was because they needed her help, both financially and practically, as much as she needed them.
Through interview and observation, the film explores both the advantages and challenges for all three generations living under one roof. Using personal photographs and Avril's memories of the her life in a small north Devon farming community, Avril looks back at her own history and how it has informed her role as a grandmother and mother today.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Director | Jo Abel |
Executive Producer | Edmund Coulthard |
Executive Producer | Grant McKee |
Broadcasts
- Tue 21 Jul 2009 21:00
- Wed 22 Jul 2009 00:25
- Wed 22 Jul 2009 02:55
- Sun 26 Jul 2009 00:30
- Tue 18 Aug 2009 00:30