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The Camomile Lawn
The Camomile Lawn is a 1992 British miniseries based on Mary Wesley's novel of the same name, following five cousins and their family in Cornwall as they navigate the start of World War II. The story is framed by a funeral in 1984, which prompts the characters to recall their experiences during the war, including love, loss, and secrets.
My takeA sprawling British drama that weaves together the lives of an eccentric family gathered at a Cornish house during the twilight of the empire. Set against the backdrop of World War II and its aftermath, the narrative unfolds with intimate character studies, romantic entanglements, and the bittersweet passage of time—capturing that peculiar English sensibility where emotion simmers beneath polite surfaces.
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If tonight is a The Camomile Lawn night…
…these live in the same corner of my head.
Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.