The unconventional lives and loves of the family of Lord Alconleigh, dominated by the eccentric, irascible Uncle Matthew. The story encompasses the economic and political crises of the Thirties and the upheavals of the Second World War.

Directed by: Donald McWhinnie
Written by: Simon Raven
Release date: 1980-10-29
Runtime: 420 minutes
Cast:
Judi Dench Judi Dench
Aunt Sadie 
Anthony Stewart Head Anthony Stewart Head
Tony Kroesig 
Michael Aldridge Michael Aldridge
Uncle Matt 
Jean-Pierre Cassel Jean-Pierre Cassel
Fabrice, Duc de Sauveterre 
Lucy Gutteridge Lucy Gutteridge
Linda