Glossary:

Gruel: gachas
Bill of fare: menu
Saveloy:  salchicha ahumada muy condimentada
Cadge:  gorronear
Get a thrill:  estremecerse
Gulp:  engullir
Go reeling: tambalearse

Oliver! is a 1968 musical film directed by Carol Reed. The film is based on the stage musical Oliver!, with book, music and lyrics written by Lionel Bart. The screenplay was written by Vernon Harris.

Both the film and play are based on the famous Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist.

In 1968 Oliver! won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Carol Reed.

Read this leaflet and answer the questions below.

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Cottage pie is a traditional English dish made with minced meat covered with a mashed potato crust. While a variety of meats can be used, the dish is traditionally made from beef or lamb.

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Notes:

• at 1:45 it should say “non hairy” and not “none hairy“.
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