smashing time (1967)

Brenda (Rita Tushingham), plain and meek, and the flamboyant Yvonne (Lynn Redgrave), move from their northern town to London in search of fame and fortune. Mostly due to Yvonne's misguided belief that she is switched on and happening. A belief that she believes confirmed when Tom Wabe (Michael York) the famous photographer takes her photo whilst walking down Carnaby Street. Unfortunately for Yvonne it's so Tom can show how not to look. Brenda takes exception to this, but Tom decides to promote Brenda as the newest face of fashion. Meanwhile Yvonne tries another attempt at fame, making a pop song, despite not being able to sing. A kitchy, camp and comic look at swinging London, with the bonus of Lynn Redgrave singing 'I'm So young' which sums up the times in three short minutes! What sets this apart from many other buddy comedies is the setting; In the right place at the right time, thus giving us a great time capsule view of the heart of London that was swinging, surrounded by the grime, grey streets that was the rest of Britain. What's not to like. I defy you to watch this and not want to be there!