![]() The Remains of the Day (1993) ***** (BBC2, 2.55pm)Īnthony Hopkins gives one of his best performances as Stevens, a butler in a 1930s mansion who devotes himself to his master and the smooth running of the household. He soon forgets all about his humble roots, and isn't prepared when he discovers the truth about the girl he loves and the stranger funding his new life. For the uninitiated, this classic tells the story of orphan Pip, who falls in love with the adopted daughter of an eccentric old woman, before a mysterious benefactor provides him with the opportunity to rise through the ranks of London's high society. John Mills heads an excellent cast, with director David Lean creating the perfect atmosphere and setting. There have been plenty of adaptations of Charles Dickens' novel (the BBC recently brought us Peaky Blinders' creator Steven Knight's take), but this one is by far and away the best. ![]()
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