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(44 Posts)
Lona Mon 06-Oct-14 22:04:13

Wow! Dishy vicar, whodunnit, and a gorgeous Labrador puppy. I'm already hooked!

merlotgran Mon 06-Oct-14 22:06:04

Nice to see some Cambridgeshire countryside on the telly for a change.

Soutra Mon 06-Oct-14 22:08:24

I was apprehensive as I have really enjoyed the books, but not disappointed! smile

ninathenana Mon 06-Oct-14 22:11:42

We both enjoyed it too.

Grannyknot Tue 07-Oct-14 08:35:37

lona smile yes we liked it too. Funny no one mentions the once-upon-a-time heartthrob, Robson Green grin

Teetime Tue 07-Oct-14 08:41:05

A pleasant programme I thought- nice views of Cambridge which we love- not much of a plot but a restful hour with the vicar.

annodomini Tue 07-Oct-14 10:24:50

Didn't spot this. Which channel was it on?

Lona Tue 07-Oct-14 10:28:44

annoIt was on ITV at 9pm, very easy on the eye, and enjoyable.

Lona Tue 07-Oct-14 10:30:26

Grannyknot I watched it despite Robson Green, but he was ok really!

KatyK Tue 07-Oct-14 10:31:23

That dishy vicar is the same actor who played the nasty criminal in Happy Valley. Good actor.

Atqui Tue 07-Oct-14 10:45:16

Did you find that disconcerting Katy? I did at first. I couldn't get the dreadful character he played in HV out of my mind,but I enjoyed the programme and was pleased the murder was resolved , having thought it was going to be a 6 week mystery

KatyK Tue 07-Oct-14 10:49:30

Atqui - Yes. He was such a horrible character in Happy Valley it was a bit strange seeing him in this. He is very good.

Galen Tue 07-Oct-14 11:00:58

Very enjoyable

Eloethan Tue 07-Oct-14 12:13:08

I thought it was unbelievable and tedious. I hadn't realised the vicar character was the awful bloke in Happy Valley - what a difference.]

glammanana Tue 07-Oct-14 12:22:26

We enjoyed it nice bit of humour with a decent story not to much blood & guts and no bad language a good light change.

Ana Tue 07-Oct-14 12:41:32

I agree with Eloethan, I'm afraid. As the baddie in Happy Valley James Norton was much more convincing.

shysal Tue 07-Oct-14 19:49:24

I enjoyed it too. Agree the vicar is dishy, but could never understand Robson Green being a heartthrob!

merlotgran Tue 07-Oct-14 20:30:07

Did people exclaim, 'Christ on a bike' in the fifties? hmm

Marelli Tue 07-Oct-14 20:35:17

No - wasn't that impressed, really. shysal - I said to DH last night that Robson Green hadn't worn very well - he did used to be a handsome young chap when in Soldier, Soldier!

rubysong Tue 07-Oct-14 23:47:02

I enjoyed it and, as I didn't watch Happy Valley, I can think of the vicar only as a 'goodie'. I think the characters will develop as it goes along.

cerist Wed 08-Oct-14 19:37:24

I haven't read the books but I quite enjoyed the programme. I thought it was a cross between Father Brown and Father Dowling. I will watch again and see how the characters develop.

merlotgran Mon 20-Oct-14 22:02:07

The characters are really taking shape now. Mrs. Maguire is a dead ringer for Mrs. Doyle from Father Ted (apart from the accent) and the gay curate is a joy.

Loving it!

Anya Mon 20-Oct-14 22:16:22

Yes, it's getting better isn't it?

Lona Mon 20-Oct-14 22:20:43

The plots are immaterial to me, I just gaze in wonder wink but I do wish they'd lay off the alcohol a bit!

Jane10 Wed 22-Oct-14 09:40:59

Thanks for pointing out that the vicar was the baddie in "Happy Valley". I knew there was a reason I didn't like him! What a terrible person he was then. I can`t forgive him for beating up Sarah Lancashire as well as the other appalling stuff he did. He was at some risk taking on a character like that and needed a radical change but I still cant quite see him as a vicar! Its pleasant enough viewing though. I`ve read all the books but somehow seeing the stories performed is quite different.