Kingsley Amis - Ending Up - TV Adaptation 1989

1989 British TV adaptation of the 1974 Kingsley Amis novel Ending Up.
A traditional rural English Christmas, reluctantly spent with the predominantly geriatric family (who all have their quirks and eccentricities) ends in tragedy after a practical joke goes horribly wrong.
Cast includes John Mills, Googie Withers, Lionel Jefferies, Michael Hordern, Philip Glenister and Wendy Hiller.

[@RockyValentino2013]

Thank you so much for up loading this. I never forgot it but I didn't think I'd ever see it again! Thanks so much.

[@simonmaverick9201]

This is one of the best comedy films of all time, supported by a stellar cast.

[@trevorbailey1486]

Thank you, Mr Salisbury. Pure Kingsley Amis, who shared with Philip Larkin a 'tendency to perceive most human beings as by degrees preposterous and infuriating,' according to biographer Richard Bradford.

[@markszawlowski867]

This is fluid acting of the finest sort.

[@lechat8533]

Dear Lord. This is dark.
Of course, the whole situation is exaggerated, but nevertheless, not far from the truth.
A fantastic cast that would have made even the badest script shine.
Thank you very much for sharing this twisted gem :)

[@edkent8140]

Thanks so much for posting. Really enjoyed this adaptation - though unless you've read the novel the ending probably doesn't make much sense!

[@jamesrouillardjas1671]

Haven’t read it - but to me this ending makes perfect sense.

[@peterhill8398]

I watched this with mum and dad when it first aired. I remember warning them that this was based on a novel by the author who wrote The Green Man so it’s going to get weird or dark or both.

[@jamesrouillardjas1671]

Funniest brilliance.
Just one instance: Michael Hordern (George) looks EXACTly Ike his dog. It’s the rictus distortions & swelling on his face from his stroke. Magnificent players. Perfect ending, perfect cast.