A film by Archie Reid based on the book of the same name by Florence Mary McDowell.
Other Days Around Me is a book set in the late Victorian era that brings a rural childhood to life. Archie Reid’s film is a lovingly made version of the book, carefully recreating the old traditions with the help of amateur actors and Mary’s children, Iza and Joan. The sumptuous harvest feast, replete with delicacies such as apple tart, fadge and a steaming fruit dumpling, heaped with cream, is one of the film’s highlights, sure to make the mouth water. The filming experience inspired Mrs McDowell to write a sequel, Roses and Rainbows.