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I just saw the last portion of this episode for a second time. I saw the entire program years ago and cannot remember all of the details. It appears to have some dark overtones and I wondered if they would be delved into further by continuing with the same characters. Does anyone know if there was a follow-up to this episode that continued with Andrew Steven's creepy character? The persistent conversation and the unsettling look on his face in the last scene gave an indication that it wouldn't be the last time Jessica heard from him. Seems to me I remember seeing at least one two-part episodes on MSW. I suppose I could search the database for Andrew Stevens' filmography, but it seemed easier to post here to others who have watched the show.

The entire set-up seemed so unreal. Never in the history of that show did any series of events ever go right for George. He was constantly being put down by his wife and mother-in-law. His smart-mouthed children were rude and disrespectful - not just to him, but to Mary as well. He was unemployed for a time and, on the verge of stepping out on his wife, suffered a mild heart attack. The guy just couldn't catch a break.

The constant lack of support from his family along with drudging along each day to a job he needed but didn't love, the financial struggles, and dealing with an entitled little knob like Sheldon, would cause anyone stress.

Finally, he was offered his dream job as a college football coach. Mary agreed to move - which in itself was a one-off occurrence. Missy did not complain about moving to a new town/new school. Everything seemed to be going according to some great successful plan for George. And then he died.

The exception to a perfect episode was Sheldon bemoaning the fact that he would lose his old room in his old house. It didn't matter that he was leaving home and moving to California. He should have understood that his home would be wherever his parents lived. But as stated earlier, Sheldon is/was an anal-retentive, insufferable, entitled little prick who most likely suffered from Asperger's Syndrome.

Honestly, I thought this was all a fantasy sequence where George was daydreaming about having just one day in his life where everything went his way.

This was a surprisingly touching movie with a great cast of actors and inspired writing. Anyone who has ever experienced the trials of dealing with a family member suffering from Alzheimer's, stroke, or dementia will recognize and empathize with the long-suffering effects these illnesses have on family members.

Pete Postlethwaite acted in too many movies to list. He played such disparate characters from heavies to sweet guys - as in this film, but my favorite has to be the movie "Brassed Off."

Thora Hird was best known to me as Edie Pegden on Last of the Summer Wine. I loved seeing her pop up unexpectedly in different roles while delving into obscure British films and television series. She was a hoot in Dinnerladies, and her final appearance in Last of the Summer Wine aired just before she passed away in 2003.

This sweet Britcom checked all the boxes for me. Imagine my surprise when Keith Clifford, another LOTSW alum, along with Anne Reid from Dinnerladies, Ladies of Letters and so many other programs, showed up in this film as well.

This was such a touching movie and so well-written. It is well deserving of all the stars.