Howard's End

That’s it shysal far too many gaps.
It was as if they were thinking that all their viewers had read the book ( and recently.)

Surely you didn't need to have read the book. I didn't think there were too many gaps and I did appreciate that you were left to fill in some things. It worked on all levels.

Well, since various GN’ers here have said the same trisher
It seems as if it woukd have been a good idea to have filled a few gaps.

Thank goodness for programme makers who recognise the importance of the gaps in stories and don't include every single word and action. It results in much more interesting and involved dramas. There are plenty of programmes that dot every i and cross every t, it's nice to get something different.

I can’t be bothered to argue the toss with you trisher
That’s your view, the other view from several posters is that things could have been clearer.This isn’t the politics thread you know.Even there, other views should be considered.
That way, we all go home happy.

Sorry but I like my gaps filled in otherwise I spend my time thinking that I have missed something and that spoils my enjoyment.
I don't know what that says about me? Perhaps someone can fill in that gap...................................! Answers on a postcard please!!

I've said there are other programmes lemon I wonder why you feel every programme must comply with your rules?

The field of corn ending was (sorry) corny.

You'll remember me when the west wind moves upon the fields of barley
You'll forget the sun in his jealous sky as we walk in fields of gold
So she took her love for to gaze awhile upon the fields of barley
In his arms she fell as her hair came down among the fields of gold

La la la
before the idyll changed

I don't think it was so much the gaps as the timescale that I couldn't fathom. Whether it was taking place days, weeks or months. Even looking at the scenery isn't that reliable a guide as it doesn't tell you which year things are happening in.

Even so, I did enjoy it, it's just a minor niggle.

DH and I always laugh when we hear that song, Jalima

If you romped about in a field of barley you'd be itching for days.

I love that song jalima ( Sting?)

Perhaps they had a picnic rug Merlot

Well, I loved it, but then I'm easily pleased!

Howard's End and the song!

Cornfields don’t have the same effect, merlot ?!

Fields of Gold recorded amongst others by Sting and Eva Cassidy (not together). Btw, 'romp' is a word favoured by the red tops. They just love to report a bit of romping!

We romp in cornfields in England, do they romp in the heather in Scotland? Romp in shamrock in Ireland, and what in Wales ( Annie where are you?) leeks? Daffodils?
Nothing like a good romp!

Yes, Barley is a bit sharp.

Romping in a field of leeks could be a bit smelly!
Among the fields of sheep?

No, definitely daffodils!

Wheat, oats, barley and maize are all corn.

I don't think, 'Among the fields of wheat' would have had much of a ring to it, hence the mention of barley, which scans.

But it's the only one with awns on the end of the grain with backward facing spikes that itch like crazy.

Personally I'd rather romp around in a wildflower meadow. Well, I would if my romping days weren't over.

Surely not?!!!!!! [grin, grin]

Sorry, the grins went wrong!!!!

Oats would be my choice. All those little tassels dancing in the breeze. Romping is bound to lead to a tumble and I fear if I landed in a wild flower meadow it would be on a thistle.

Did want to know what became of Jacky - but suppose a black, working class woman is not worth as much as mention.
Also, Tibby, where was he at the end. And why did he always look about 16 years old?

A confusing shambles! Looked lovely but I wondered at so many coincidences and leaps forward in story.
I thought the brother and sister were annoying. I actually like Mr Wilcox. Most likely a very typical example of an Edwardian male. They made a convincingly loving couple despite the ups and downs.

Well you had to think about the ending. But quite satisfying conclusion really. Brilliant acting, filming etc.
I'll miss this on a Sunday evening. We need more classic books serialised.