Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont (2005)

Anna Massey: Mrs Arbuthnot

Quotes 

• Mrs Arbuthnot : I'm on my way to the television room. It takes me a long time to get there, so I leave a bit before everyone else. We take our coffee there and watch the latest serial on the telly. I'd be glad if you joined me, if you're not faint of heart.

  Mrs Palfrey : Well... , what on earth do you watch? One of those gruesome American things?

  Mrs Arbuthnot : Yes, "Sex and the City". I watch it in weekly doses, like a medicine. It makes me feel better knowing I'm not going to be around much longer.

• Mrs Arbuthnot : Good evening, I'm Elvira Arbuthnot. I thought of introducing myself and coming to your rescue.

  Mrs Palfrey : Thank you. I'm Sarah Palfrey.

  Mrs Arbuthnot : I know. Rule number one: We underdress for dinner here. An attempt to blend in with the surroundings.