Feature film following Reg, Wilf and Cissy, retired opera singers who often worked together in the past and now live in a retirement home for former musicians. When Reg’s ex-wife Jean moves in, unannounced, tensions and past recriminations begin to stir. Financial difficulties threaten the closure of the home, but proceeds from a yearly gala concert on Verdi’s birthday could be the answer. It’s suggested that Reg, Wilf, Cissy and Jean reform their world-famous quartet as a way to make the concert more prestigious, but first they need to come to terms with their pasts.

Awards
Golden Globe nomination for Dame Maggie Smith


Year
2012


Creator
Sir Ronald Harwood 


Directors
Dustin Hoffman


Cast
Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Billy Connolly, Pauline Collins, Michael Gambon, Sheridan Smith


Co-Producers
Finola Dwyer Productions, BBC Films