
“Do you know what this is, my lovely?” Seb says, gesturing at the television. “Ummmm,” I say. There’s Vanessa Redgrave and Emma Thompson clad in Edwardian gear: long skirts, velvet hats, high-necked blouses. It’s a period film but am not sure what. “It’s Howards End,” Seb says, sounding cheerful. “This is the film that made […]