East of Ipswich (1987 Tristram Powell)

Michael Palin's somewhat autobiographical story of teenager, dull parents and girl he meets and fancies on holiday. Gently observed and humorous in detail e.g. fellow hotel guests who always seem to be snooping, terrifying landlady. Acting generally good, story believable. John Nettleton (father), Pat Heywood (mother). Edward Rawle-Hicks, Oona Kirsch, Pippa Hinchley, Janine Duvitski, Graham Crowden.

"I do hate being filmed in 16mm, don't you?"