An old friend - British Council Ep 12

Summary

In this script, a couple discusses their plans for the evening, which include a dinner at Tony's house instead of going to the cinema. Tony, an old friend and former science teacher, is described as a great guy who enjoys reading and fishing, while his wife Kate, a brilliant and active 65-68-year-old, is known for her cooking skills and participation in various clubs. The conversation reveals some surprise about their lifestyle and age, piquing curiosity about the evening's encounter.

Takeaways

• 😅 The conversation starts with someone being late and an apology is made.
• 🎥 The original plan to go to the cinema is canceled in favor of a dinner at Tony's.
• 👫 Tony is an old friend from school who now lives nearby and has invited them for dinner with his wife, Kate.
• 🤔 The speaker doesn't know Tony and Kate personally, but is assured they are great people.
• 📚 Tony enjoys reading, particularly books on history.
• 🎣 Tony partakes in sports, specifically fishing.
• 🚶‍♀️ Kate is often busy and goes out, but does not join Tony in fishing.
• 🏰 It is suggested that Kate goes to clubs alone, but the details are unclear.
• 👵 Kate is revealed to be quite old, with grandchildren, and is around 65-68 years old.
• 👴 Tony is older than Kate, approximately 70 years old, and is a retired science teacher.
• 🍲 The dinner is scheduled for 7 PM and Kate is known for her excellent cooking skills.
• 🤷‍♂️ There is some miscommunication and lack of detail provided by Sammy, causing some confusion for Julia.

Q & A

Why is the person late?

The script does not provide a specific reason for the person being late.

What is the initial plan for the evening?

The initial plan was to go to the cinema.

What is the change in the evening's plan?

The plan changed to having dinner at Tony's house instead of going to the cinema.

Who is Tony?

Tony is an old friend from school who is now living in the city center.

What does Tony do all day since he doesn't work?

Tony spends his day reading, particularly history, and going fishing.

Who is Kate and what is her relationship to Tony?

Kate is Tony's wife, and they have invited the speakers for dinner.

What is Kate's daytime activity that is mentioned in the script?

Kate is often busy going out, particularly to clubs.

What type of clubs does Kate attend?

Kate attends clubs such as a walking club and a book club.

How old are Tony and Kate?

Kate is either 65 or 68 years old, and Tony is a bit older, around 70 years old.

What was Tony's profession before he retired?

Tony was a science teacher.

What is the time of the dinner at Tony's house?

The dinner is scheduled for 7 PM.

What is the speaker's concern about meeting Tony and Kate?

The speaker is concerned because they do not know Tony and Kate well, and they are surprised by their age and lifestyle.