As Time Goes By (TV Series)

The Mini-Series (1994)

Geoffrey Palmer: Lionel Hardcastle

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Quotes 

• [first lines] 

  [Lionel clears his throat several times] 

  Jean : Do you always clear your throat every time you turn the page?

  Lionel : I wasn't aware that I did.

  Jean : Well, you do.

  Lionel : I'm sorry.

  [pause] 

  Lionel : I've never noticed that.

  Jean : No, I'm sure you haven't. Didn't your wife notice?

  Lionel : Oh, we never read in bed. She wouldn't have the light on under any circumstances.

• Mike Barbosa : This is Hemingway! This is Hecht! This is...

  Lionel : A. A. Milne?

  Mike Barbosa : A. A. Milne! Yes!