Brideshead Revisited (TV Mini Series)

A Twitch Upon the Thread (1981)

Simon Jones: Lord Brideshead 'Bridey'

Quotes 

• [Bridey has just announced his engagement to Beryl Muspratt, a widow with three children. Julia asks why he hasn't brought Beryl to Brideshead to meet her] 

  Lord Brideshead 'Bridey' : [pompously]  You must understand that Beryl is a woman of strict Catholic principle, fortified by the prejudices of the middle classes. I couldn't *possibly* bring her here. It is a matter of indifference whether you choose to live in sin with Rex or Charles or both - I have always avoided enquiry into the details of your ménage - but in no case would Beryl consent to be your guest.

  Julia Mottram : Why, you pompous ass!

  [Julia walks out of the room, holding back tears] 

  Charles Ryder : Bridey! What a bloody offensive thing to say to Julia.

  Lord Brideshead 'Bridey' : [coldly]  It was nothing she should object to. I was merely stating a fact well known to her.