Recommended : Dreams of a life

[expat yorkshire]

On 25 January 2006, officials from a north London housing association repossessing a bedsit in Wood Green owing to rent arrears made a grim discovery. Lying on the sofa was the skeleton of a 38-year-old woman who had been dead for almost three years. In a corner of the room the television set was still on, tuned to BBC1, and a small pile of unopened Christmas presents lay on the floor. Washing up was heaped in the kitchen sink and a mountain of post lay behind the front door. Food in the refrigerator was marked with 2003 expiry dates. The dead woman's body was so badly decomposed it could only be identified by comparing dental records with an old holiday photograph of her smiling. Her name was revealed to be Joyce Carol Vincent.


Brilliant

[Tas]

So glad read that happy little description as I lie myself down for bed EY

[daffodil]

I saw a program (BBC I think) on the making of this documentary, will be taking a peek for sure. Thanks for the heads up EPY.

And yes, Tas, for when one is a stronger state methinks!

[expat yorkshire]

You can download on itunes

[Tas]

After an excess of foul scripted "reality" shows, am hoping it's encouraged an appreciation of good documentary making. After watching "Mission to Lars" it's whet my appetite, and will still look out for this one.