Capturing Mary

An elderly woman returns to a grand house where she once spent time as a young journalist. Guided by a young man, she explores the building and recalls the high-society parties of her youth. Through these memories, she recounts her encounter with Greville White, a mysterious man whose presence had a lasting and profound impact on her life.

This drama was written and directed by Stephen Poliakoff, appearing third in a chronological list of his films that includes Close My Eyes and Century, and followed later by Glorious 39. The TV movie is a joint production between the United Kingdom and the United States, created by HBO Films and the BBC. The cast features Maggie Smith as Mary Gilbert, with Ruth Wilson playing the character in her youth. David Walliams appears as Greville White, and the film also stars Gemma Arterton, Michael Byers, and Danny Lee Wynter.

The film has received a generally positive response from viewers, holding a 6.7 rating on IMDb based on 2,300 votes and a 6.3 rating on TMDB from 32 votes.