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Post by Dame Bouncy Castle on Aug 17, 2021 17:30:04 GMT
BBC One’s new drama series Vigil will premiere on Sunday August 29th at 9pm.
The second episode will air the following evening (Monday August 30th at 9pm) before the series settles into its regular Sunday night 9pm time-slot.
Vigil is a crime thriller about a death on-board a Trident nuclear submarine.
When a crew member is found dead on board the HMS Vigil, police in Scotland are called in to investigate. The catch? The UK’s nuclear deterrent must remain unbroken, so the submarine stays on patrol and Detective Chief Inspector Amy Silva must go aboard to begin an investigation.
Although the death was written off as an accidental overdose, Amy suspects foul play. But when the crew close ranks in the face of Amy’s questioning, a new threat overshadows her inquiry.
The drama series, which was created by Tom Edge, stars Suranne Jones, Rose Leslie, Shaun Evans, Martin Compston, Paterson Joseph, Anjli Mohindra, Connor Swindells, Adam James, Gary Lewis, Stephen Dillane, Lolita Chakrabarti, Daniel Portman, Lorne MacFadyen and Lauren Lyle.
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Post by geometryman on Aug 19, 2021 7:33:07 GMT
I'll be trying it. Radio Times puts it top of their list of 20 programmes to watch out for this autumn (and points out there's a special advance screening of episode 1 on 23rd. August followed by an on-stage discussion with cast members, for which you can buy tickets from BFI).
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Post by marion on Aug 20, 2021 8:45:25 GMT
I shall try it but I reckon setting something in a submarine will give them every excuse to go for the dark lighting again, where you can see diddly squat.
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Post by sleepyp on Aug 20, 2021 8:48:10 GMT
I don’t need another one of those  |
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Post by pearl06 on Aug 29, 2021 21:17:27 GMT
Well, I enjoyed it. And there was no dark scenes at all throughout the episode! It was great hearing the actors using their own accents. Martin Compston and Rose Leslie, Scottish. And Shaun Evans with his actual Liverpool accent. I haven't heard that since he was in Sparkle a few years ago!
Next episode tomorrow at 9pm.
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Post by geometryman on Aug 30, 2021 6:26:49 GMT
A very good start I thought, which had me gripped throughout. Can't wait for episode 2 tonight.
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Post by sootycat on Aug 30, 2021 10:51:12 GMT
Very good I thought.
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Post by bethb63 on Aug 30, 2021 19:03:43 GMT
I was quite surprised at who died! Good introduction.
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Post by marion on Aug 30, 2021 19:33:17 GMT
Me too! I’ve just watched it and thought it was very good, which I wasn’t expecting really. So a bonus!
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Post by pearl06 on Aug 30, 2021 21:09:32 GMT
Excellent second episode! Very gripping.
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Post by vicky on Aug 30, 2021 21:17:44 GMT
I suppose the basic premise is a bit unlikely. I can suspend disbelief well enough to enjoy it though because it seems so well done. It nice to have a really good drama to watch once more.
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Post by vicky on Aug 31, 2021 9:57:34 GMT
I suppose the basic premise is a bit unlikely. I can suspend disbelief well enough to enjoy it though because it seems so well done. It nice to have a really good drama to watch once more. My feelings whilst watching Ep.1 (haven't got round to the second one yet) have been confirmed by a naval historian and a retired submariner both quoted in today's Telegraph who say that any suspected crime aboard a Royal Navy ship would come under the jurisdiction of the military, not the civilian police and would be subject to a court martial. That is what I thought. It's still very, very good though: thoroughly gripping and I'm really looking forward to watching Ep.2 later today. |
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Post by linseed on Aug 31, 2021 12:17:49 GMT
It is very good - I was gripped throughout! Anyone know where it was filmed? (I’m assuming not actually at Faslane)
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Post by vicky on Aug 31, 2021 13:39:47 GMT
It is very good - I was gripped throughout! Anyone know where it was filmed? (I’m assuming not actually at Faslane) Radio Times only quotes Suranne Jones as saying "The sets are amazing. We walked into this big warehouse and it was just beautifully done. - you really buy that they are on a submarine" ....so that's only the interior scenes. I assumed the shots at sea of the sub surfacing and diving were CGI but all I can find for the outdoor shots is that it was filmed in Scotland with various locations around Glasgow. |
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Post by marion on Sept 1, 2021 10:51:13 GMT
I could not believe how unrelentingly rude that XO fellow was allowed to be! What a git.
Also, it sounded a bit iffy to me that after three days they were going to pop her up on a raft!!!! On her own!! Presumably to be scooped up by helicopter. That would have meant a No from me, thank you very much.
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Anymore to come?
