Diana Wentworth (played by Valerie Hobson) appears in The Years Between.
Michael's grieving wife who accepts a telegram of his death, then stands for Parliament in his constituency after encouragement. She navigates political life, accepts a proposal from Richard Llewellyn, but is shocked by Michael's return. After initial confusion and separation, she realizes her enduring love for Michael and reunites with him as a fellow MP. Nanny (played by Flora Robson) appears in The Years Between.
The family nanny who supports Diana through her widowhood, encouraging her to step into her late husband's political role by standing for Parliament. She provides emotional grounding throughout Diana's journey and later attempts to arbitrate the marital crisis when Michael returns. Sir Ernest Foster (played by Felix Aylmer) appears in The Years Between.
A political figure who supports Diana's campaign to fill her late husband's parliamentary seat. He contacts Diana on her wedding day to reveal Michael's survival and later advises Michael to wait for the upcoming general election to reclaim his seat.
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Characters
Diana Wentworth
(played by Valerie Hobson) — supporting
Michael's grieving wife who accepts a telegram of his death, then stands for Parliament in his constituency after encouragement. She navigates political life, accepts a proposal from Richard Llewellyn...
Nanny
(played by Flora Robson) — supporting
The family nanny who supports Diana through her widowhood, encouraging her to step into her late husband's political role by standing for Parliament. She provides emotional grounding throughout Diana'...
Sir Ernest Foster
(played by Felix Aylmer) — supporting
A political figure who supports Diana's campaign to fill her late husband's parliamentary seat. He contacts Diana on her wedding day to reveal Michael's survival and later advises Michael to wait for...
Key Relationships
Nanny → Sir Ernest Foster
(Alliance Political Collaborator)
Diana Wentworth → Sir Ernest Foster
(Professional Political Advisor)
Diana Wentworth → Nanny
(Family Surrogate Mother)
Story Analysis
A widow navigates grief, political ambition, and marital reconciliation during and after World War II.
Plot Progression
Grief and Political Awakening
Campaign and Wartime Shifts
The Return and Marital Crisis
Reconciliation and Political Resolution
Directed by Compton Bennett
The Years Between (1946) · 6.7/10 · drama, romance
