God Rot Tunbridge Wells!
Appearance
God Rot Tunbridge Wells! is a 1985 British musical television film directed by Tony Palmer, written by John Osborne and starring Trevor Howard, Christopher Bramwell and Dave Griffiths.[1] It was aired on Channel 4 in 1985 and was made to mark the 300th anniversary of Handel's birth.
Plot
In old age, the German composer George Frideric Handel reflects over his life and musical career.
Main cast
- Trevor Howard – Elderly Handel
- Christopher Bramwell – Young Handel
- Dave Griffiths – Handel in middle age
- Isabella Connell – Princess of Wales
- Anne Downie – Vittoria Turquini
- Beth Robens – Handel's Mother
- Simon Donald – Prince Ruspoli
References
External links
Categories:
- 1985 television films
- British biographical films
- British films
- British musical films
- British television films
- Channel 4 television shows
- English-language films
- Films about classical music and musicians
- Films about composers
- Films directed by Tony Palmer
- Films set in the 18th century
- George Frideric Handel in fiction
- Cultural depictions of George Frideric Handel
- British television film stubs
- Biographical film stubs