Ethel & Ernest

This hand drawn animated film, based on the award winning graphic novel by Raymond Briggs, is an intimate and affectionate depiction of the life and times of his parents, two ordinary Londoners living through extraordinary events.

Cast

Jim Broadbent

as Ernest Briggs (voice)

Brenda Blethyn

as Ethel Briggs (voice)

Luke Treadaway

as Raymond Briggs (voice)

Roger Allam

as Middle Aged Doctor (voice)

Virginia McKenna

as Lady of the House (voice)

Peter Wight

as Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice)

Pam Ferris

as Mrs Bennett / Aunty Betty (voice)

Simon Day

as Alf (voice)

Raymond Briggs

as Raymond Briggs (voice)

June Brown

as Ernest's Step Mother (voice)

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