Anna Massey credited as playing...
Mrs Arbuthnot
- Mrs Arbuthnot: I'm on my way to the television room. It takes me a long time to get there, so I leave a bit before everyone else. We take our coffee there and watch the latest serial on the telly. I'd be glad if you joined me, if you're not faint of heart.
- Mrs Palfrey: Well... , what on earth do you watch? One of those gruesome American things?
- Mrs Arbuthnot: Yes, "Sex and the City". I watch it in weekly doses, like a medicine. It makes me feel better knowing I'm not going to be around much longer.
- Mrs Arbuthnot: Good evening, I'm Elvira Arbuthnot. I thought of introducing myself and coming to your rescue.
- Mrs Palfrey: Thank you. I'm Sarah Palfrey.
- Mrs Arbuthnot: I know. Rule number one: We underdress for dinner here. An attempt to blend in with the surroundings.