

I’d gladly watch a film about that lovely encounter, and I’d happily curl up with this one again as well. And an intimate chat between Peggy and Rory allows the film to tell us the story of Beatrice Harrison, a British cellist who in 1924 was recorded outside by the fledgling BBC, her work accompanied by the singing of wild nightingales. So many hearts aflutter! But for all the romantic trappings, the archeological bones of the story remain solid. Peggy subsequently develops a crush on Edith’s cousin Rory (Johnny Flynn), even though he’s about to be called up by the RAF. It’s clear from the start that he has little physical interest in his wife – how or why they got married in the first place is never explored – and he would rather spend time with another archeologist, played by Eamon Farren.

Then there’s Stuart and Peggy (Ben Chaplin, Lily James), who show up to help on the dig.

This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt With World War II looming and the vast majority of England’s professional archeologists tasked with protecting and preserving Britain’s museums, she turns to Basil Brown ( Ralph Fiennes ), an.
