FILM A Private Function (UK, 1984)
1947 in a small town in England. The war has been won two years ago, but there's still rationing of meat. When princess Elizabeth is going to marry, a group of businessmen wants to impress the local government by giving a big party. They want to slaughter an illegally raised pig for this event. Unfortunately someone steals the pig.
1947 in a small town in England. The war has been won two years ago, but there's still rationing of meat. When princess Elizabeth is going to marry, a group of businessmen wants to impress the local government by giving a big party. They want to slaughter an illegally raised pig for this event. Unfortunately someone steals the pig.
1954: Housewives celebrate end of rationing
The film is set during a period when food was heavily rationed in the United Kingdom. Fourteen years of food rationing in Britain ended in 1954 when restrictions on the sale and purchase of meat and bacon were lifted. Members of 'the London Housewives Association' held a special ceremony in London's Trafalgar Square to mark Derationing Day. 