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Song for Marion

Grumpy Arthur promises his wife he will join a choir. With the encouragement of its leader, he embarks on a life-affirming musical journey.

London-set comedy drama. Shy, grumpy pensioner Arthur reluctantly promises his beloved wife Marion that he will join a highly unconventional local choir. There, he slowly starts to flower on a life-affirming journey of musical self-discovery as charismatic director Elizabeth tries to persuade him to embrace life.

1 hour, 28 minutes

Last on

Sat 17 Aug 2019 17:30

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:02

    Charlie Rich

    The Most Beautiful Girl

  • 00:25

    ‐N‐P貹

    Let's Talk About Sex

  • 00:29

    Etta James

    Something's Got A Hold On Me

  • 01:05

    Charlie Rich

    Mohair Sam

Credits

Role Contributor
Arthur Terence Stamp
Marion Vanessa Redgrave
Elizabeth Gemma Arterton
James Christopher Eccleston
Timothy Barry Martin
Sujantha Taru Devani
Brenda Anne Reid
Cheryl Elizabeth Counsell
Charlie Ram John Holder
Marge Denise Rubens
Terry Arthur Nightingale
Jennifer Orla Hill
Robert Willie Jonah
Director Paul Andrew Williams

Broadcasts

  • Sat 7 Nov 2015 21:45
  • Sat 7 Nov 2015 22:00
  • Wed 28 Dec 2016 23:30
  • Thu 29 Dec 2016 00:15
  • Mon 29 May 2017 22:30
  • Sun 4 Jun 2017 23:15
  • Sat 17 Aug 2019 17:30

James King reviews Song for Marion

James King reviews Song for Marion

"A really touching performance from Terence Stamp"