Wolf Hall

I understand that the books are very good but I'm getting a bit fed up of the Henry VIII period, and sometimes wonder just how boring our history would have been if his first wife had had a son and/or that he hadn't met Anne Boleyn [?].

Yes Mark Rylance is good to watch...my main gripe is that they seem to have gone to enormous trouble to get costume and set as accurate as possible yet, to me, the language (which I suppose is Ms Mantels') seems uneasily with all that perceived accuracy. I am much happier when dramatists manage to reflect the language patterns of the times. Am not asking for total accuracy just a bit more of a flavour of those times.

A critic complained it was too dark, but I suppose they couldn't have too many bright lights shining on those antique furnishings!

Well, I don't love him but I must say he was the only one holding my interest.

No. . just love Mark Rylance!

Already a forum on this......but must admit....I'm not that impressed.