Dickensian (TV Series)

Episode #1.3 (2015)

Pauline Collins: Mrs. Gamp

Quotes 

• Mrs. Gamp (2015) : You have the patience of a saint, Mr Bumble. I've often said so. Now, you warm yourself by the fire and let me fetch you a drink.

  Mr. Bumble : Oh, Mrs Gamp! Thank you! Your nursing capacity knows no bounds.

  [Handing over some coins] 

  Mr. Bumble : A small ale will suffice.

  [Mrs Gamp remains where she is, an expectant look on her face] 

  Mr. Bumble : Oh! Could I tempt you to join me?

  Mrs. Gamp (2015) : [She gasps]  Mr Bumble! Drinking during the day? In the company of a married gentleman? In a public place for everyone to see? And to risk them what sees jumping to conclusions which are untrue and without foundation? And risking my own good name and my standing in the community for the sake of a shot of gin?

  [She wags her finger disapprovingly] 

  Mrs. Gamp (2015) : Better make it just the one.