Elizabeth Is Missing

[Ken4155]

That was the best 90 minutes of tv i have watched in many a month. At the grand old age of 83, Glenda Jackson proves once again what a brilliant actress she is. Elizabeth Is Missing was well scripted, very well acted and, at times, quite harrowing to watch - especially for anyone who has experienced a loved one's demise through Alzheimer's.

[teacher1]

I was confused by how she remembered what had happened to her sister when interviewed by the police officer at the end, but not when she was younger.

[teacher1]

..... or did I miss something?

[ubasses]

Teacher, that is just how some dementias work, they can remember their early life, but nothing recent.
I had read the book, and spent a lot of the programme explaining to Mr U.

[ummmm]

My nan had dementia but she wasn't angry like Maud appeared to be. My nans dementia progressed very rapidly so she seemed to miss the stage where she realised what was happening.

[Mamyalynne]

People can also bury deep and dark secrets of the past and then something awakens them, that could be part of her recollection - if it was right.


The frustration and fear came across loud and clear.

[DTCwordfan]

didn't see it - will have to see it on catch up.

I have a book coming out in a few days on line about 'My Mother Has Alzheimer's - Am I Going Mad?' so an inherent 'interest' in this.....

[Cloverjo]

How can we find your book, DTC?

[jennyjoan]

thanks Ken - I did indeed watch the end via Mamy's link but did get a little confused about Elizabeth being in the garden - I wouldn't have had an inkling she was in hospital - I even watched it again this morning but couldn't work it out.

Yes DT - I'd like to get your book too as I am visiting friends with dementia in the care homes and am very interested.

Did understand when the care worker put Maud to bed - that's exactly what happens - to bed far too early.

[ummmm]

Home carers have a finishing time. They can't be expected to stay at work late to put someone to bed.

Although Maud was physically able, she could have put herself to bed.

[DTCwordfan]

In time, within the limits of AB, I'll let you know, emmie....

[DTCwordfan]

and you too, jennyjoan.....

[KUSTARD]

Got my head round it - sort of - now but WHO was the mad woman who was following them and was living in the shed?

[Nical]

In the book, the mad woman was revealed to be the mother of Douglas, the lodger.

[KUSTARD]

Thanks for that Nical. It makes sense but, not having read the book, I was really confused.

[margarettom]

I think it said the mad woman had lost a daughter ( in the war?) who looked like Sukey and that's why she followed her round. And, because she spied on her, she witnessed the murder, but because she was 'mad' couldn't explain properly what she had seen - including the smashed dome of stuffed birds. Also, because she was 'mad' nobody listened to her, a parallel with Maud.

[Ken4155]

I haven't read the book (though i may do, now) and i also assumed the mad woman to be the lodger's mum.

[anneasquith]

Excellent production. Glenda Jackson perfect for the role. Anyone who is not familiar with dementia may think everything is doom and gloom. Sometimes the patient and family have a nice humorous time, these times are precious .

[chessington]

How come maud knew her sister was buried in the garden and all these years kept quiet?