Peter Symonds Movies
This second feature from Boyfriends' directors Neil Hunter and Tom Hunsinger explores intertwined relationships in a sleepy seaside resort in the U.K., broken up into three segments. The film centers around the funeral of Stuart (David Coffey), the gay partner of Nick (Tom Hollander), who owns a local restaurant. Stuart's brother-in-law Dan (Bill Nighy) is a depressive farmer who lives with his wife Judy (Ellie Haddington) and becomes smitten with a French woman named Corinne (Clementine Celarie), a local florist. As Dan and Judy attempt to settle Stuart's estate, Dan gives into having an affair with Corinne -- but then ends up cheating on her with an amorous stranger (Sally Hurst). Meanwhile, Nick offers Stuart's straight best friend Tim (Douglas Henshall) a place to stay. Nick is furthermore disrupted by the advances of Charlie (Sukie Smith), a free-spirited woman who takes a liking to Nick and introduces him to hetero intercourse. The final section of the film centers on Tim who, after being abroad for several years, has a dalliance with shop owner Leah (Josephine Butler), who happens to be the former girlfriend of his adopted brother David (Stuart Laing). Also featured in the film are Dominic Hall, June Barrie, and Peter Symonds. ~ Jason Clark, Rovi
- Starring:
- Douglas Henshall, Tom Hollander, (more)
- 1975
In the third episode of the four-part story "Terror of the Zygons," the Duke of Forgill (John Woodnut), British delegate to the World Peace Conference, sheds his human disguise and reveals himself to be Broton, war lord of the alien Zygon race. Having launched a series of attacks from Loch Ness, the Zygons fully intend to conquer the world. Of course, the Doctor (Tom Baker) just might have something to say about that. First shown on September 13, 1975, "Terror of the Zygons, Episode 3" was written by Robert Banks Stewart. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, (more)
