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Debuting on Saturday 3 May 1975, this three-part BBC2 adaptation of Muriel Spark’s tragi-comic novel was set near the close of World War II and contained within the confines – more or less – of a girls’ hostel in London which was once a club for gentlewomen opened by Princess May of Teck, and still bears her name.
The Girls of Slender Means is a novella written in 1963 by British author Muriel Spark. It was included in Anthony Burgess's 1984 book Ninety-Nine Novels: The Best in English since 1939 — A Personal Choice.
- Muriel Spark
- 1963
Now at the beginnings of middle-age, the "girls of slender means" think back on their friendship with Nicholas and wonder how he ended up as a missionary.
In London 1945, when a world and a war were winding up with a bang, all the nice people were poor - especially the girls of the May of Teck Club fighting it out to the last clothing coupon. Read More Expand
Synopsis. When their friend Nicholas is killed in 1960, several women think back to the time when they knew him, in 1945 "when all the best people were poor".
Overview. When their friend Nicholas is killed in 1960, several women think back to the time when they knew him, in 1945 "when all the best people were poor". Full Cast & Crew. Last Season. Series 1. 1975 • 3 Episodes. Season 1 of The Girls of Slender Means premiered on May 3, 1975. Episode 3. (1x3, May 17, 1975) View All Seasons. Social. Reviews.
Runtime 50m. Total Runtime 2h 30m (3 episodes) Country United Kingdom. Languages English. Genres Drama. When their friend Nicholas is killed in 1960, several women think back to the time when they knew him, in 1945 "when all the best people were poor".
