Like the current top reviewer, I too enjoyed this programme when first broadcast in the 1970s and caught most of it again many years later. It deserved to win the Emmy award. I can now watch it anytime having bought the DVD (Granada TV) after the second viewing.
ITV Playhouse Mr. Axelford's Angel
1974
Comedy / Drama
ITV Playhouse Mr. Axelford's Angel
1974
Comedy / Drama
Plot summary
A romantic tale of a scatty secretary and a stuffy boss.
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Mr Axelford's Angel Granada DVD '
Glorious drama.
Business tycoon Boris J. Axelford is an emotionless cold fish, secretaries simply don't last. That changes when he employs the clumsy, but well meaning Angel Roper, who breaks his vase, and his heart.
Top notch drama, this is an absolute classic, one I'd highly recommend.
This dvd has been in my collection for quite some time, and with Valentine's day fast approaching, this was recommended as an unusual love story.
Initially you may think it's going to be a rom com, Angel is so clumsy, and there are some amusing scenes in that well organised office, but as it progresses it becomes something very different, quite a powerful love story.
Favourite scene has to be the curry, the incredulous look on the faces of the fellow diners, the look on Axelford's face, marvellous.
What's so interesting, is that it's Angel who has all the power, in spite of Axelford being the tycoon, she's the one pulling the strings.
Julia Foster and Michael Bryant are both wonderful, and I've always been a huge fan of Lally Bowers, so the casting is perfect. I cannot get used to seeing Donald Sumpter with hair.
Charming, amusing, moving, this is a quality drama.
10/10.
Do not miss it
Agree - VERY memorable indeed - saw it on both transmissions including the first time in 1974 and the Valentine special. Julia Foster was an understated glamour girl of the 1960s who was also in 'Half A Sixpence' - also played 'Gilda' in Alfie. There were many TV one-offs around this time but this leaves a lasting impression - you almost hold your breath and it stays with you too.
About time this was available on DVD or shown again. A real gem that just sits in storage somewhere. Last I saw of Julia was in a TV ad with Michael Winner (she was the one to whom he says "Calm down dear" - uncredited) If this ever appears on television again - DO NOT MISS IT!