<P> A film adaptation of the novel was originally planned to be directed by Mike Nichols from a script by Harold Pinter . Some of Pinter's script was used in the film, but, while Pinter was paid for his work, he asked to have his name removed from the credits, in keeping with his contract . Christopher C. Hudgins observes: "During our 1994 interview, Pinter told (Steven H .) Gale and me that he had learned his lesson after the revisions imposed on his script for The Handmaid's Tale, which he has decided not to publish . When his script for The Remains of the Day was radically revised by the James Ivory - Ismail Merchant partnership, he refused to allow his name to be listed in the credits" (125). </P> <P> Though no longer the director, Nichols remained associated with the project as one of the producers of the Merchant Ivory film . </P> <P> A number of English country estates were used as locations for the film, partly owing to the persuasive power of Ismail Merchant, who was able to cajole permission for the production to borrow houses not normally open to the public . Among them were Dyrham Park for the exterior of the house and the driveway, Powderham Castle (staircase, hall, music room, bedroom; used for the aqua - turquoise stairway scenes), Corsham Court (library and dining room) and Badminton House (servants' quarters, conservatory, entrance hall). Luciana Arrighi, the production designer, scouted most of these locations . Scenes were also shot in Weston - super-Mare, which stood in for Clevedon . The pub where Mr Stevens stays is the Hop Pole in Limpley Stoke; the shop featured is also in Limpley Stoke . The pub where Miss Kenton and Mr Benn meet is the George Inn, Norton St Philip . </P> <P> The character of Sir Geoffrey Wren is based loosely on that of Sir Oswald Mosley, a British fascist active in the 1930s . Wren is depicted as a strict vegetarian . </P>

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