British True Love Stories

It’s the time of year when that possibly well-intentioned imp Cupid starts flying around, shooting unsuspecting people with his projectiles of infatuation; thus the obligatory Valentine-themed post.

This year I decided to focus on real life couples from British film. These examples come from different times in history, nevertheless each pair loved intensely, honestly and often in forbidden circumstances. Keep in mind that as dramatizations, their stories have undergone some degree of artistic license. And finally beware utter disappointment and tragic endings! These are not Richard Curtis rom-com, happily-ever-after stories.

Becoming Jane (2007)