After a fourteen-year hiatus, novelist Barbara Pym receives a Booker Award nomination in 1977 for her novel Quartet in Autumn.
Synopsis
After a fourteen-year hiatus, novelist Barbara Pym receives a Booker Award nomination in 1977 for her novel Quartet in Autumn.
Synopsis
Barbara Pym stands in a crowded hall on the day of the 1977 Booker Award presentation. Patricia Routledge portrays the novelist, who reflects on her life and relationships as she prepares for the event. Pym's nomination for Quartet in Autumn marks her return to the literary scene after a fourteen-year gap. The film captures her observations of the people around her and her thoughts on love and life during this significant moment.
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Why Watch
- See Patricia Routledge as Barbara Pym in action.
- Find out about Pym's life during her Booker nomination.
- Meet the characters that influenced Pym's writing.
Did You Know
- Barbara Pym was nominated for a Booker Award in 1977 after 14 years.
- The film features Patricia Routledge portraying Barbara Pym.
- Pym's nominated novel is titled Quartet in Autumn.
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Who played Barbara Pym in the documentary?
Patricia Routledge portrayed Barbara Pym in the documentary.
What year was Barbara Pym nominated for a Booker Award?
Barbara Pym was nominated for a Booker Award in 1977.
What is the duration of Miss Pym's Day Out?
The duration of Miss Pym's Day Out is 47 minutes.
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