Successful author Edith Hope arrives at The lavish Hotel du Lac in Switzerland, for a term if recuperation after a love affair ends, there she encounters several people, all of whom are haunted by loneliness.
The first thing that struck me about this when I first saw it, is just how lavish it is, four decades on, and it is still a sumptuous and decadent production, perfectly shot, incredible location work, and that unmistakable elegance.
It is a decadent character study, every single player has a massive part to play, there isn't a wasted line or action.
The acting is spellbinding, a captivating performance from Anna Massey, one of her first ever performances, Gooogie Withers, Julia McKenzie and Denholm Elliott all perfect.
Patricia Hodge dazzles as the cake eating chain smoker Monica, she's captivating and so elegantly beautiful, I am such a fan.
Lovely to see Irene Handl in a serious role, that moment where she leaves her son, perfection.
Another BBC Screen Two masterpiece.
10/10.