This always seemed like such a random production, at the time it was crime drama after crime drama. The re-imagining of Kingsley Amis's famous novel felt like a breath of fresh air. I can remember reading the original Radio Times write up and thinking it was a recipe for disaster, what a pleasant surprise it was though. It's still arguably my favourite ever performance from Stephen Tompkinson, he's one of those actors I feel is either really right or really wrong in parts, he was spot on here. The crackpot 'Robert Hardy' was also perfectly cast, but the show was stolen by Helen McCrory, she was just a joy throughout, her maniacal behaviour and random laughing was magical, a truly talented actress.
A great drama that deserves a proper release, really glad I recorded this when it went out.
Lots of fun 8/10
A great drama that deserves a proper release, really glad I recorded this when it went out.
Lots of fun 8/10