Beecham House-ITV.

I do not think directors are remotely interested in producing costume dramas that are realistic anymore.

Obviously books need to be adapted and new productions must meet modern expectations on costume and manners. But now most costume dramas, should be filed under fantasy, as their contact with the realities of the period they are meant to be set in gets more and more tenuous.

I used to love costume dramas, but stopped watching them after the last version of Pride and Prejudice.

I didn’t like it. Not sure why, but I thought it seemed very artificial, and everyone was far too clean and tidy in their beautiful but unrealistic costumes. Acting was poor, but what can be done with such a script? I shan’t be watching the rest.

^ though I assume it is true to the period and place.^.

I doubt it, directors rarely care whether the costumes are accurate, just that they support their concept of the production.

I haven't watched it, I watch very little tv, but if you want to know what house is being used for Beecham House it is Sezincote, near Moreton-in-the-Marsh, Gloucestershire. We visited it last summer and the production team were there assessing it.

Am looking forward to watching this. Luckily I recorded both Antiques Roadshow, and Gentleman Jim, as I was binge watching Thirteen!!! and having a lovely lazy afternoon and evening.

I think Violet will end up " shrinking ". Oh dear, I don't think she's going to be very lucky with John Beecham.
Tonight again at 9pm.

I agree that the costumes and scenery are wonderful but we found some of the dialogue and acting a bit stilted in places. Also, I find Beecham’s outfit a bit too wild west for me, though I assume it is true to the period and place. Will give it another week.

I really enjoyed it I loved the costumes and scenary am waiting for tonights episode hoping it will be as good.

We missed the first ten minutes too - Antiques Road Show ran over and we didn't realise.

It seemed rather slow but I hope it will develop as it looks promising.

I thought it was Jane10 thank you.

I think Mother Beecham brought Violet along for the journey on a promise that she would matchmake between her and her son. Possibly even a hint of marriage.

I like the almost comedic comments of (I think it was) the cook and the other servant.

Yes it was, (Lesley Nicol)
I enjoyed the spectacle, costumes etc. although the house did look rather like a luxury hotel; I don't think they went in for pointy cushions on the beds in the eighteenth century. The dialogue seemed rather stilted but fully intend to watch further episodes. Were there echoes of 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly 'theme tune in the opening shots of the hero?

Yes it was gillybob. I'm not sure what to make of the series so far. I'll keep watching though. I love programmes about India. They're mostly about the Raj era so this is a bit different.

I missed the first 10 minutes EllanVannin so I had to guess at the opening. I think I'm going to enjoy it, but wont see tonight's episode as I have childcare and watching TV is impossible.

I loved the costumes too. Was that Mrs Patmore (Downton Abbey) playing the mother?