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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 9, 2024 20:24:24 GMT
Did you watch the C4 series before or after reading the books?
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Post by oxfordsimon on Mar 9, 2024 20:28:43 GMT
I started the books as a student so between 88 and 91
C4 version started in 93
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 9, 2024 20:42:40 GMT
I thought the casting was good for the most part. Inspired in many cases. I think they totally failed with Brian Hawkins, Edgar Halcyon, and… shock horror Mrs Madrigal. She was great but not believable for me,
My obsession with the books back in the 80’s resulted in me taking a holiday to San Francisco in the 90’s that I couldn’t really afford so put on a credit card. I was paying it off for ages but it was the best holiday I’ve ever had. Went to the places, saw the things and it totally lived up to his descriptions. It was fantastic, not to mention the other *ahem* diversions.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Mar 9, 2024 20:46:03 GMT
Laura and Marcus were the heart of the show and they were pitch perfect.
Murray Bartlett came close to being a worthy replacement in the most recent version
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Post by karloscar on Mar 11, 2024 0:04:48 GMT
Laura and Marcus were the heart of the show and they were pitch perfect. Murray Bartlett came close to being a worthy replacement in the most recent version Don't forget Billy Campbell as Dr Jon Fielding! Absolute perfection. |
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