As Time Goes By

As Time Goes By1992

Director: Sydney Lotterby
Genre: Comedy
Jean Pargetter and Lionel Hardcastle are former lovers whose lives intersect again 40 years after they lost touch with each other. Lionel is now divorced, and Jean is a widow with an adult daughter, Judith, who works in Jean's secretarial office. As… more »



Lionel Hardcastle:
What does "misc. conf." mean?

Hotel Manager:
Miscellaneous confectionary, sir.

Lionel Hardcastle:
I haven't eaten any confectionary.

Hotel Manager:
Hmm, perhaps something from the mini bar in your room?

Lionel Hardcastle:
I might have had some peanuts.

Hotel Manager:
That would be it.

Lionel Hardcastle:
Why doesn't it say "peanuts"? Peanuts aren't confectionary.

Hotel Manager:
Not strictly speaking, no.

Lionel Hardcastle:
Not even loosely speaking.

Hotel Manager:
No, put it this way, sir: We find itemization less complicated under broad headings.

Lionel Hardcastle:
I see. Well, if I'm ever unfortunate enough to eat here again, I won't order mixed vegetables in case I get a couple of Mars Bars thrown in.

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