The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4)
A warm and witty celebration of Sue Townsend's life and writing, the story is told with the help of children from Sue's old school, her friends and family, as well as the comedy and literary stars she inspired - including Stephen Mangan, Ian Hislop, David Nicholls, Isy Suttie and Adrian Scarborough. Drawing on Sue Townsend's own archive of letters and notebooks, the film also features unseen photographs, footage and even her appointment diary, which includes poignant entries about her struggles with ill health, written in a humorous style instantly recognisable from her books.
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The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4)
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 15, 2016
Runtime
1h 0m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
70%
Original Title
The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4)
Director
Jude Ho
Description
A warm and witty celebration of Sue Townsend's life and writing, the story is told with the help of children from Sue's old school, her friends and family, as well as the comedy and literary stars she inspired - including Stephen Mangan, Ian Hislop, David Nicholls, Isy Suttie and Adrian Scarborough. Drawing on Sue Townsend's own archive of letters and notebooks, the film also features unseen photographs, footage and even her appointment diary, which includes poignant entries about her struggles with ill health, written in a humorous style instantly recognisable from her books.