Trevor Howard starred opposite Celia Johnson in Brief Encounter. She was married to Peter Fleming brother of Ian. Peter was it seems something of a academic and literary success pre war, served with valour and distinction in ww2 and travelled extensively too, producing some fine books. Oddly Peter was decorated with an OBE. Ian received nothing, not for his wartime service in DNI nor for his literary works. One wonders whether Ians womanising and sweep & influence despite being a mere RNVR Commander made him powerful establishment enemies?
Trevor Howard starred opposite Celia Johnson in Brief Encounter. She was married to Peter Fleming brother of Ian. Peter was it seems something of a academic and literary success pre war, served with valour and distinction in ww2 and travelled extensively too, producing some fine books. Oddly Peter was decorated with an OBE. Ian received nothing, not for his wartime service in DNI nor for his literary works. One wonders whether Ians womanising and sweep & influence despite being a mere RNVR Commander made him powerful establishment enemies?