A Private Function
Comedy
In the summer of 1947, Britain prepares to commemorate the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Phillip. To get around food-rationing laws, Dr. Charles Swaby, accountant Henry Allardyce and solicitor Frank Lockwood are fattening a black-market pig for the big day. Egged on by his wife, meek Gilbert Chilvers steals the swine, but the couple must conceal it from inspector Morris Wormold.
VIBE
A warm, witty, and distinctly British comedy. It captures the spirit of post-war austerity with a gentle satirical edge, offering a charming glimpse into community life and the absurdities of trying to celebrate amidst rationing.
wrysatiricalcharmingnostalgicquirkysteadyperiod piecegentle comedyworking-class realismclass strugglesocial satirecommunitywartime austerity
northern englandpigsatireyorkshirerural areaworking classpost warfood rationing1940s
