I am very fond of these sorts of programmes, and despite having little knowledge of the books, I was more than happy to watch Mapp and Lucia. And I have to say, it is an absolutely delightful series and I always feel warm and cosy inside watching it.
The production values and attention to detail is simply wonderful. I love the beautiful scenery and costumes and the photography is suitably cosy. The music has such a pleasant lilt to it too, while the writing is always amusing and the plot lines are well paced and written with heart.
The direction is very fine, and the acting is very good. Prunella Scales is a real jewel in Mapp and Lucia with superb comic timing. Gerealdine McEwan is every bit her equal, and the two women display a strong chemistry that makes their dialogue especially enjoyable. There's also Nigel Hawthorne on board, and while he's been better he is a joy too. What I also like about Mapp and Lucia is that the characters are not caricatures, they are well-developed, warm and easy to relate to.
All in all, a delightful series. 10/10 Bethany Cox
The production values and attention to detail is simply wonderful. I love the beautiful scenery and costumes and the photography is suitably cosy. The music has such a pleasant lilt to it too, while the writing is always amusing and the plot lines are well paced and written with heart.
The direction is very fine, and the acting is very good. Prunella Scales is a real jewel in Mapp and Lucia with superb comic timing. Gerealdine McEwan is every bit her equal, and the two women display a strong chemistry that makes their dialogue especially enjoyable. There's also Nigel Hawthorne on board, and while he's been better he is a joy too. What I also like about Mapp and Lucia is that the characters are not caricatures, they are well-developed, warm and easy to relate to.
All in all, a delightful series. 10/10 Bethany Cox