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Duration: 1 hour, 35 minutes

1913, shortly before the outbreak of WWI. A group of aristocrats gathers at the estate of Sir Randolph Nettleby for a weekend shoot. As the terminal decrepitude of a dying class is reflected in the social interactions and hypocrisy of its members, only world weary Sir Randolph seems to realise that the sun is setting.

Last on

Sun 5 Feb 2012 14:55 BBC Two only on England, Northern Ireland, Wales

Credits

Sir Randolph Nettleby
James Mason
Cornelius Cardew
John Gielgud
Lord Gilbert Hartlip
Edward Fox
Minnie Nettleby
Dorothy Tutin
Lady Aline Hartlip
Cheryl Campbell
Director
Alan Bridges
Producer
Jeremy Saunders
Writer
Julian Bond

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