Rev. William Thorne
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Jun 23, 2021 · Charles Frend. Publication date. 1954. Topics. Charles Frend, drama, Ealing Studios, Rarities Collection. Language. English. The wife of a Yorkshire vicar sees a chance for her husband to increase his status and income. But there are more pressing concerns for the gentle, world-weary vicar.
- 91 min
- 1673
- Shadows of the Dark
Lease of Life. This British drama focuses on William Thorne (Robert Donat), the vicar of a small village, who leads a modest life as a clergyman. Supporting his wife, Vera (Kay Walsh), and ...
- Charles Frend
- Drama
- Robert Donat
- Torchwood: Lease of Life
- By Aaron Lamont
- Starring Burn Gorman
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My favourite element of this release was the sound. This is Naomi Clarke’s first Big Finish credit and her sound design brought this story alive. The creepy and chaotic house is best visualized through the noises it makes, creaking and cracking throughout the story. The gurgling noises of “the pump” are a perfect sound of digestion. There’s a compl...
There are multiple characters facing this horror but the main two are Owen Harper and an estate agent named Seren. Seren is a character that grows on you as the story goes on. It’s a great performance by Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo. Seren is stubborn and sometimes selfish, but also brave and brilliant. Those traits become clearer as the audience gets...
The story itself is horrifying and bleak and without much relief. The standout scene I mentioned earlier is a particular place that drives home the hopelessness of the situation. It makes survival seem distant and impossible even though we know that Owen doesn’t die here. I love the idea that these housemates who hate each other (and really don’t e...
It seems Owen’s adventures usually lean more into the horror genre of alien encounters and Lease of Life is no different. It’s a story that starts off a little slow, but once it gets going becomes totally engrossing (and sometimes very gross). The script from Aaron Lamont is wonderfully creepy. Burn Gorman was amazing as always, bringing depth and ...
This title was released in March 2021. It will be exclusively available to buy from the Big Finish website until 31 May 2021, and on general sale after this date. 3 bed, 1 bath, shared house in a vibrant area with easy access to Cardiff city centre. Has a real lived-in feel. Note to interested parties: There is a small spreading mould issue, and an...
Burn Gorman(Owen Harper)Rosalie Craig (Ellie)Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo (Seren)Angus Yellowlees (Nye)Senior Producer: David RichardsonAdditional themes byBen FosterCover Art by Lee BindingDirector: Scott HandcockThis British drama focuses on William Thorne (Robert Donat), the vicar of a small village, who leads a modest life as a clergyman. Supporting his wife,...
A leisurely, rather sketchy drama from Britain, beautifully acted and full of convincing atmosphere. Full Review | Oct 21, 2019. Rotten Tomatoes, home of the Tomatometer, is the most trusted ...
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