Wide-Eyed and Legless 30 years old

Diana and Deric have an ideal marriage: they thrive in each other's company, they're funny, and they enjoy their two grown children and Deric's dotty mother; the trouble is, Diana can no longer walk and her malady defies medical diagnosis. To care for Diana, Deric is letting his business slide, but at a civic luncheon, he is seated next to Aileen Armitage, a novelist who is blind. They have a nice time, and on the sly, Diana contacts Aileen to made an odd request. Diana's declining health and her resolve bring this triangle of unlikely friends to a surprising place.

Credits

Wide-Eyed and Legless Cast

Name Character
Jim Broadbent He was 44, now 74 years old as Deric Longden
Julie Walters She was 43, now 74 years old as Diana Longden
Thora Hird She was 82, 91 years old when she died as Deric's Mother
Perry Fenwick He was 31, now 61 years old as Luncheon Guest
Adrian Schiller He was 29, now 60 years old as Doctor
Ashley Artus She was 22, now 53 years old as Nick's Best Man
Moya Brady She was 30, now 61 years old as Sheila
Sian Thomas She was 40, now 70 years old as Aileen Armitage
Andy Rashleigh He was 45, now 75 years old as Chemist
Ann Rye as Joan

Wide-Eyed and Legless Crew

Name Department
David Lascelles as Producer. Production
Colin Towns as Music. He was 45 (now 75) years old Sound
Jack Rosenthal as Writer. He was 62 (72) years old when He died Writing
Richard Loncraine as Director. He was 47 (now 77) years old Directing
Margaret Matheson as Executive Producer. She was 47 (96) years old when She died Production
Wide-Eyed and Legless (30 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, September 05, 1993
  • Runtime: 102 minutes