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Post by linseed on Dec 27, 2023 22:15:16 GMT
Anybody watch this? Apparently shot in a village in Lanarkshire, but must have been in the middle of the summer months. Trying to remember the original story, so I’m not sure what has or hasn’t been changed, but I’m finding it very enjoyable. Definitely not Phelpsed!
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Post by Miranda on Dec 27, 2023 23:05:03 GMT
It is pretty much following the original Christie plot. And the changes they have made have been woven in quite well, I think. I liked it.
The main changes are Lord Whitfield being a profiteer and factory owner rather than a newspaper magnate. And Humbleby being a vicar married to an Indian woman rather than a doctor whose practice was joined by Dr Thomas. The latter is the biggest change of character. If they have stuck with the same murderer, the clues are being nicely laid.
The addition of the working class viewpoint adds an extra layer as well. Christie didn't know any apart from maids and gardeners so her lower class characters tended to be a little flat. So it's good to see them fleshed out and the darker side of being the rural poor bought through.
And the MC looks very good in a suit which please me muchly.
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Post by linseed on Dec 27, 2023 23:08:47 GMT
Matthew Baynton does a very creepy doctor!
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Post by Miranda on Dec 27, 2023 23:10:57 GMT
He does! I've never seen him play creepy before
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Post by Miranda on Dec 27, 2023 23:12:58 GMT
Just realised Episode 2 is available so I'm binging it.
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Post by Miranda on Dec 28, 2023 0:11:48 GMT
It was really good! Only one thing I didn't like but I'll wait till everyone's watched it.
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Post by technicolour on Dec 28, 2023 9:09:50 GMT
My TV picture seemed to be glowing. OK on al the other channels.
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Post by LoopyLobes on Dec 28, 2023 12:50:10 GMT
Binged on both episodes last night. Was good!
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Post by beverley61 on Dec 28, 2023 16:46:32 GMT
It has been shot in high colour definition to give it a 50s feel.
First episode in and so far not convinced the lead actor is doing a great job. That's always the way with ensemble casts though.
I will wait to see if he manages better tonight.
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Post by sleepyp on Dec 28, 2023 17:01:51 GMT
My TV picture seemed to be glowing. OK on al the other channels. Glad it wasn’t just me! |
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Post by beatxt on Dec 28, 2023 18:33:59 GMT
An enjoyable first half, but it'll really perk up when Sister Boniface arrives!  |
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Post by marion on Dec 28, 2023 19:55:30 GMT
Did anyone else think the lead actor had a swollen left eye? Or was it just the lighting?
And he should have told that Ngozi woman to keep her comments to herself and mind her own f*****g business.
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Post by linseed on Dec 28, 2023 20:13:49 GMT
Yes I thought his eye was a bit swollen
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Post by marion on Dec 28, 2023 20:51:26 GMT
Like an insect had stung the lower lid I thought.
I don’t like the actress playing Bridget Conway. And I remember an earlier Marpleised version with Shirley Henderson and she was much better than the woman in this one, but she is a favourite of mine so…
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Post by goodhelenstar on Dec 28, 2023 21:28:33 GMT
I haven't really been following this but it's on at the moment. What on earth does Bridge see in that tw*t she's getting engaged to? Oh, yes, money ...
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Anymore to come?
