Janet Posted October 19, 2008 Posted October 19, 2008 There doesn't seem to be a link on the BBC site yet, but there is some information on the Radio Times website. It has the wonderful Alun Armstrong in it. In fact, it has a real star-studded cast! It's produced by Andrew Davies who has done many, many things that I've loved so I have high hopes for it, even though I don't know the story at all. Roll on next Sunday! Quote
pipread Posted October 19, 2008 Posted October 19, 2008 This should be really good, you can`t beat the BBC for dramas like this, don`t you think? Quote
Angel Posted October 19, 2008 Posted October 19, 2008 BBC Dramas are excellent and this should be no exception. I'm looking forward to it Quote
Janet Posted October 19, 2008 Author Posted October 19, 2008 Definitely - these shows make the licence fee totally worthwhile. Quote
Roland Butter Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 A big "I AGREE COMPLETELY WITH EVERYTHING EVERYONE'S SAID SO FAR!" Can't wait - this is the sort of stuff the BBC does so well, isn't it? More of this, and less wasting money on so-called "celebrities" and "reality" TV, please. Quote
supergran71 Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 A big "I AGREE COMPLETELY WITH EVERYTHING EVERYONE'S SAID SO FAR!" Can't wait - this is the sort of stuff the BBC does so well, isn't it? More of this, and less wasting money on so-called "celebrities" and "reality" TV, please. Don't think they do it quite as much as the commercial channels do they? Quote
Roland Butter Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 Two words, Supergran: Jonathan Ross. Quote
Raven Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 Ah, ole Wossy is alwight, but it depends who he has on as to whether the show is interesting or not. Back on topic, I'm looking forward to seeing this, as I'm interested to see if Freema Agyerman can act any better in this than she did in the last series of Doctor Who . . . Oh, and I do like a good spot of Dickens as well! Quote
Ophelia Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 I'm really looking forward to this. I know it's a tad early to mention the 'C' word but, in my opinion, you can't beat a bit of Dickens in the build-up to the festive season! Quote
Roland Butter Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 Pretty good first episode, I thought. Quote
~Andrea~ Posted November 16, 2008 Posted November 16, 2008 Has anybody been watching this? I am utterly hooked. I can't wait for each episode. I didn't know the story before so I don't know how faithful it is, but I'm finding it utterly gripping. There are so many intriguing plot lines. Quote
JudyB Posted November 16, 2008 Posted November 16, 2008 It's the highlight of my week (although I am pleased to see the return of Lead Balloon also). Everything about it is wonderful, the scenery in particular - the Clelland's house is amazing. I think Dickens dramatises really well - all those characters and sub plots and of course the BBC are the best people to do it. Quote
~Andrea~ Posted November 16, 2008 Posted November 16, 2008 I think Dickens dramatises really well - all those characters and sub plots and of course the BBC are the best people to do it. You're right. This has really made me want to read some more Dickens now. Quote
Roland Butter Posted November 16, 2008 Posted November 16, 2008 The other beauty of the BBC's Dickens serialisations is that they're able to attract such wonderful casts. Ron Cook as the older Chivery is tremendous here, as is Eddie Marsan as Pancks. Quote
SueK Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 My only complaint about this is the scheduling. It started off as one hour, then a half hour slot a couple of evenings and then the dates changed again for the half hour slots. Consequently I missed two episodes last week and missed the catch up on Sunday as I was busy. Grrrrrrr. I can't see why they can't keep this to a slot say, Sunday evening 7 or 8 pm. I can catch up on iPlayer but it is never quite the same. Grumpy ol' woman:motz: Quote
Roland Butter Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 I'd agree with that. Dickens is Sunday evening stuff, for sure! And half an hour here and there is no good to anyone. Let's start a write-in campaign to Points of View. "Why, oh why ..." Quote
~Andrea~ Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 True. I'm ok because I just sky plus it and watch it in one go at the weekends. If I didn't have sky plus I'd probably end up missing it. That must be very annoying. Quote
JudyB Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 I agree with Roland and Sue totally - that is the only complaint. I'm so scared I'll miss it in the week and in my mind it is perfect for a Sunday night. OH finds that the half hour is over all too quickly - I think an hour lets you really get into it properly. Quote
SueK Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 Let's start a write-in campaign to Points of View. "Why, oh why ..." Funnily enough, this was brought up on Points of View. Many complaints as to the scheduling. Even if people don't have Sky (I don't for one), quite a few of us now have freeview. If they were to repeat it say on BBC3 I'm sure it would win favour. Unfortunately, I've now "lost the plot" as I've missed too many episodes and can't get back in to it. Oh well, I shall just have to read the book instead (or wait for the DVD) Quote
Ravenwood Posted November 22, 2008 Posted November 22, 2008 I'm thanking the lord for Sky+ - am loving Little Dorrit! Quote
~Andrea~ Posted December 14, 2008 Posted December 14, 2008 OK - I've watched the last episode of this now - but I didn't really understand it I missed most of an episode (episode 12 I think) because sky+ didn't record it :motz:perhaps that's why I struggled, although I do think the last episode was quite rushed. Can someone help me? So little Dorrit was an heir to Clennam because she was the child of Mr Clennam and the dancing woman. Who were Arthur Clennam's parents then and why was he stolen away? And who was Miss Wade? Was she simply a former lover of Mr Gowan or did she have something to do with the Clennams? Any help greatly appreciated Quote
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