The Lady's Not For Burning ~1987~ Kenneth Branagh ~ HD

The plot of The Lady's Not For Burning is set against a background of superstition, alchemical early science and hysterical witch-hunting. Written in the 1949 Christopher Fry's play recalls the language and structure of Renaissance theatre, but superimposes this with a very modern and knowing humour. The play brings together the cynical Thomas Mendip, sick of life and seeking out the gallows, and Jennet Jourdemayne, a young and beautiful girl accused of witchcraft. Thomas's insistence that he be hanged meets with deaf ears, while Jennet's protestations of innocence serve only to incriminate her further.
Thomas Mendip ~ Kenneth Branagh
Margaret Devize ~ Angela Thorne

Extra Special Thanks to branrose24

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[mom63423]

TOF, sooner or later Mr.Branagh will knock on your door asking for something of your endless collection....

[tediousoldfools]

I've bought a new door mat... just in case. I got it from Holland. I know he will just love to wipe his feet on it.

[mom63423]

How thoughtful you are! I bet there's a goldfish on it...

[tediousoldfools]

Yes! How did you guess that? *Sniggers*

[artj22850]

I have been looking for this for ages. Was it done for TV? I find Branagh's performance strong here. I would love to see the whole play. Looks really good. Thanks for posting it, Tedious.

[tediousoldfools]

Yes, this was made for TV.

The whole play ;o)

[rachyg32]

i fucking love kenneth branagh! :)

[branrose24]

Looks good (I mean the quality, of course, Ken looks ALWAYS good!!!) - fantastic job, TOF :-D

[gingerelanor]

I've still got this on video, and it's almost the only reason I still haven't got rid of my video player! (this and another 80s tv play, Chekhov in Yalta) because I just can't bear to never see this again. It's so wonderful. Thanks for posting.

[MissScarlet807]

Please, please!! Where is more???

[magicpony9]

He's so unbelievably adorable:):):) Thanks for posting!

[Cricut99]

What, after all, is a halo? It's only one more thing to keep clean.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting this! I haven't seen it for years and it's every bit as wonderful as I remember.

Any chance of any more? The exchanges between Thomas and Jennet are wonderful. And Trevor Peacock's drunkard was a joy to behold.......

[htkynd]

I love his voice in this.

[tediousoldfools]

All thanks to you. :o)