Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont (2005)

Joan Plowright: Mrs Palfrey

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.

• Ludo : You know, I'm enjoying this too much. Do you think that is wicked?

  Mrs Palfrey : No. Enjoy it as much as you can. I've never enjoyed myself more... with my clothes on.

• Mrs Palfrey : Lucky me, to have tripped into your life.

  Ludo : And vice versa.

• Ludo : Not just me. Anyone.

  Mrs Palfrey : Well, there isn't anyone else at the moment. You're the only one I can think of.

  Ludo : I... haven't many friends myself. One needs money to have friends.