The Permissive Society

The Permissive Society is a 1975 BBC TV film, filmed as part of the Second City Firsts strand of short films set in Birmingham. It concerns a young couple (Les and Carol) facing difficulties with their relationship and sexual needs, whilst Les' sister Yvonne prepares for a date of her own.[1]

The Permissive Society
Directed byMike Leigh
Produced byTara Prem
Starring
Production
companies
Release date
10 April 1975
Running time
29 minutes

Cast

Plot

Before his date with Carol, Les brings her to his family's flat. His sister Yvonne arrives soon after, and the three engage in small talk, wherein Yvonne reveals that her husband left her and she has decided to try dating again. Les eventually rushes Yvonne off, and he and Carol resume their awkward conversation, which nearly ends due to her impatience with him. She asks if he has treated previous girlfriends in such a manner, and he admits to her being his first. He has also never had sex, which explains him never making a pass at Carol. His stepfather's misinformation of sex has caused Les to remain a virgin.

Les apologises for his behaviour, as Carol looks around the flat, spying his ukulele. She asks him to play for her, and he sings "Leaning on a Lamp-post". She kisses him. Yvonne returns, after her date was a no-show. Les invites her to go out with them, but she declines. He and Carol leave her alone in the flat.

References
  1. "BFI Screen Online - The Permissive Society". 29 September 2017.


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