The East Anglian Film Archive, the first and largest Regional Film Archive in England, was established in 1976. Since 1984, EAFA has been owned and operated by the University of East Anglia, Norwich (UEA), to support research and work to preserve our moving image heritage. More than 250 hours are freely available online as examples of the wide range of film which attracts interest the world over.
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Country Parson
Be it in cassock or country tweed, this rural vicar's role is certainly varied as he juggles his duties as clergyman, advisor, school governor, diplomat and pianist!
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Overview
As an ex-artilleryman, Andrew Hodgson is well qualified in time management and logistics to help him fulfil his role as Country Parson across 2 parishes in Norfolk. We follow the daily routine as he manages to serve the congregations of both All Saints Church, East Tuddenham and the Chapel of Eaves, Honingham Norfolk.
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