Feeling unusual

I can't really add much to Michael's appreciation of Withnail and I, except to say that the section on the filming of it in With Nails - Richard E Grant's film diaries - is perhaps the most interesting section of the book as it covers his incredulity at being a virtual unknown in such a good film.

I can remember a few years ago having a pub discussion with some friends about film - all men, so in our best High Fidelity style we were discussing bests and favourites - and the topic of 'Best British film ever' came up. The answer from everyone was Withnail And I, which may well say more about me and my friends than it does about the film.