A Statement of Affairs

A Statement of Affairs is a three-part British television psychological thriller, written by Eric Deacon and directed by Colin Gregg, that first broadcast on ITV for two consecutive nights from 8 to 9 March 1993.[1] The series stars Frances Barber, David Threlfall, Adrian Dunbar, Lesley Manville, Rosalind Bennett and Dorian Healy as friends Pip, Alan, Adrian, Carol, Sue and Steve, who have been close friends for many years. But when one of them is murdered, hidden secrets from the past begin to emerge.[2]

A Statement of Affairs
GenreThriller
Written byEric Deacon
Directed byColin Gregg
Starring
Composer(s)Hal Lindes
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original language(s)English
No. of series1
No. of episodes3
Production
Producer(s)
CinematographyDerek Suter
Running time60 minutes
Production company(s)
DistributorITV Studios
Warner Bros. Television UK
Release
Original networkITV
Picture format4:3 (576i)
Audio formatStereo
Original release8 March (1993-03-08) –
9 March 1993 (1993-03-09)

In a pre-broadcast review by The Independent, the series was described as "stylish", with writer James Rampton commenting; "Sporty yuppies who live in penthouse flats and embroil themselves in financial chicanery may seem a bit vieux jeu in the recessionary Nineties. This, however, is the backdrop to Carlton's stylish three-part psychological thriller about friendship foundering. Despite similarities with Thirtysomething (check the acoustic soundtrack) and The Big Chill, this is certainly more substantial than Carlton's last network drama offering, Head Over Heels".[1]

Production

The series was written by Eric Deacon, known for his work on The Bill and London's Burning. The Independent added that; "Deacon, being an actor, has a keen ear for dialogue. [David] Threlfall, exasperated by his unreliable car, says he is 'thinking of asking the AA man to be godfather to our next child'."[1]

Plot

Alan, Adrian and Steve have been friends since childhood. All three are happily married: Alan to Carol, Adrian to Pip and Steve to Sue. All three have good, stable jobs and lead carefree existences. But when Steve and Sue's house burns down, Pip offers to put up their children until they can find alternative accommodation. Adrian is unhappy with the situation, which causes a lethal quarrel. The pair exchange harsh words, leading Pip to declare she wants a divorce. Reeling from the argument, she opens her heart to Alan. Later that evening, Pip is found dead and the question arises, was she murdered or did she commit suicide? A further revelation occurs when Pip was discovered to have been pregnant at the time of her death.[3]

Cast
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References
  1. "Television / Briefing: Friends in Need". The Independent. 8 March 1993. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
  2. "A Statement of Affairs (1993)". BFI. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
  3. "A Statement of Affairs - VPRO Cinema". VPRO Cinema. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
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