A strange, beautiful film. We watch mother and son as they go about their peculiar daily routine, and we see a dead child in the ocean. It's unnerving and, somehow, everything seems eerily sexual, too. Then we are invited to go underwater where we get a closer look at the strange story science and earth have to tell. There are only mothers and sons in this coastal town. There is routine and control - but who is in control and what happens if someone starts to ask que find out more...
The classic David Walliams tale is brought to life in this BBC feature length drama. Starring Tom Courtenay, Jennifer Saunders, David Walliams & Kit Connor. Former World War II flying ace Grandpa is unwell and has been forced to live in Twilight Towers, run by the despicable Miss Dandy. With the help of his grandson Jack he plots a daring escape - which may give him one last a chance to take to the sky in his beloved Spitfire. Includes subtitles for the Hard Of H find out more...