Having read numerous poor reviews I did not have high hopes for Blandings but I never the less watched the first two episodes on BBC Iplayer and found that far from my negative expectations I was thoroughly enjoying it! The cast is especially well chosen with Timothy Spail particularly suited to his role.A comedy based in a large country manor is hard to come by, as is might I add an enjoyable, light hearted and simply fun comedy with a relative innocence about it! The cast seem at home in their roles and this too is rare so early on in a series. Overall I must dispel the doubters and implore you to give it a go and don't watch it with expectations, rather sit back and allow the genius of Wodehouse to flow forth.