Perfect Strangers by Stephen Poliakoff (English) Paperback Book

Description: Perfect Strangers by Stephen Poliakoff The script of the television screenplay, "Natural Strangers" tells the story of a family reunion in a grand London hotel, where Raymond, his wife Esther and his son Daniel, are slowly drawn into their ancestors family tree. Stephen, appointed "pedigree hunter" and archivist, unravels the past. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The script of BBCs major 3-part drama for Spring 2001, starring Michael Gambon, Timothy Spall, Lyndsey Duncan and Toby StephensIf you take any family and get them together, and get them to stay up long enough, the stories will come tumbling out ... there are at least three great stories in any family...At an elaborately organised reunion, held in a grand London hotel, Raymond, his wife Esther and their son Daniel are slowly drawn into their ancestors family tree. Meeting distant - and not so distant - relatives for the first time they begin to establish their positions within this eccentric and eclectic family. Helping them on their way, Stephen, the appointed pedigree-hunter and archivist, unravels their entwined stories with the aid of his extraordinary collection of family photographs. In an attempt to pieces together and make sense of their forgotten or obscured personal histories, the past impacts on the present and they come face to face with the darkest of family secrets. Author Biography Stephen Poliakoff, born in December 1952, was appointed writer in residence at the National Theatre for 1976 and the same year won the Evening Standards Most Promising Playwright award for HITTING TH E TOWN and SUGAR CITY. He won a BAFTA award for Best Single Play for CAUFGHT ON A TRAIN in 1980, the Evening Standards Best British Film award for CLOSE MY EYES in 1992, and the Critics Circle Best P lay Award for BLINDED BY THE SUN in 1996. Promotional The script of the television screenplay, "Natural Strangers" tells the story of a family reunion in a grand London hotel, where Raymond, his wife Esther and his son Daniel, are slowly drawn into their ancestors family tree. Stephen, appointed "pedigree hunter" and archivist, unravels the past. Long Description The script of BBCs major 3-part drama for Spring 2001, starring Michael Gambon, Timothy Spall, Lyndsey Duncan and Toby Stephens If you take any family and get them together, and get them to stay up long enough, the stories will come tumbling out . there are at least three great stories in any family.....At an elaborately organised reunion, held in a grand London hotel, Raymond, his wife Esther and their son Daniel are slowly drawn into their ancestors family tree. Meeting distant - and not so distant - relatives for the first time they begin to establish their positions within this eccentric and eclectic family. Helping them on their way, Stephen, the appointed pedigree-hunter and archivist, unravels their entwined stories with the aid of his extraordinary collection of family photographs. In an attempt to pieces together and make sense of their forgotten or obscured personal histories, the past impacts on the present and they come face to face with the darkest of family secrets. Details ISBN0413764303 Author Stephen Poliakoff Short Title PERFECT STRANGERS Language English ISBN-10 0413764303 ISBN-13 9780413764300 Media Book Format Paperback Pages 224 Imprint Methuen Drama Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations b&w illustrations Birth 1953 Edition 1st Residence London, ENK DOI 10.1604/9780413764300 UK Release Date 2001-03-08 NZ Release Date 2001-03-08 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Series Screen and Cinema Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-03-08 DEWEY 822.914 Audience General AU Release Date 2006-07-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7290165;

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