Ethel & Ernest

This hand drawn animated film, based on the award winning graphic novel by Raymond Briggs, is an intimate and affectionate depiction of the life and times of his parents, two ordinary Londoners living through extraordinary events.

Cast

Jim Broadbent

Played Ernest Briggs (voice…
Brenda Blethyn

Played Ethel Briggs (voice)
Luke Treadaway

Played Raymond Briggs (voic…
Roger Allam

Played Middle Aged Doctor (…
Virginia McKenna

Played Lady of the House (v…
Peter Wight

Played Detective Sergeant B…
Pam Ferris

Played Mrs Bennett / Aunty …
Simon Day

Played Alf (voice)
Raymond Briggs

Played Raymond Briggs (voic…
June Brown

Played Ernest's Step Mother…
Harry Collett

Played Young Raymond (voice…
Gillian Hanna

Played Midwife / Aunty Flo …
Alex Jordan

Played Best Man / Fireman /…
Duncan Wisbey

Played Wedding Photographer…
Macready Massey

Played Teenage Raymond (voi…
Karyn Claydon

Played Jean (Raymond's wife…

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