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ITV - Flesh & Blood

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Urmstongran Mon 24-Feb-20 21:20:03

It’s just started and I’m liking it straightaway! Stellar cast. Imelda Staunton (love her). Francesca Anuns.

The series follows three adult siblings – Helen, Jake and Natalie – whose lives are thrown into disarray when their recently widowed mum Vivien declares she’s fallen for a new man, retired GP Mark.

As Vivien nears her 70th birthday, her children grow suspicious when Mark begins to shift her priorities away from her family.

Gorgeous location see the photo!

Dollymac Thu 27-Feb-20 22:06:54

So Mary has 'her' family back
I enjoyed watching it, comedic, intriguing and great that it was on four consecutive nights

Calendargirl Thu 27-Feb-20 22:06:36

UG

The inspector was played by David Bamber, been in lots of stuff, Midsomer Murders, and he played a drippy curate in a Prude and Prejudice, or some other Jane Austen series.

Do you think there’ll be series 2?

Jaffacake2 Thu 27-Feb-20 22:05:30

Yes who was in the body bag? It definitely looked zipped up in opening scene

Jaffacake2 Thu 27-Feb-20 22:04:36

Liked the ending with Mary finishing him off,or so she thought ! Shock with him opening his eyes in the last minute . But why was Viv passing out ?

Lisagran Thu 27-Feb-20 22:03:48

Me being dim I’m sure, but who was in the body bag?

HurdyGurdy Thu 27-Feb-20 22:03:36

Well that's definitely left the door open for a second series, hasn't it

bikergran Thu 27-Feb-20 22:02:37

So is there a follow up?

tanith Thu 27-Feb-20 22:00:57

Haha she’ll get her comeuppance, I enjoyed it .

bikergran Thu 27-Feb-20 22:00:30

hmm well! confused

merlotgran Thu 27-Feb-20 22:00:09

Brilliant ending!

Urmstongran Thu 27-Feb-20 21:59:30

Ooh Mary‼️
‘I did everything I could...’

I’ve never seen her so happy!

‘It’ll just be the two of us’.

?

Pantglas2 Thu 27-Feb-20 21:59:07

Well I didn’t see that coming.....what a minx Mary was!

EllanVannin Thu 27-Feb-20 21:57:19

I knew that old besom was involved.

merlotgran Thu 27-Feb-20 21:44:09

I love Mary's killer one-liners. grin

Urmstongran Thu 27-Feb-20 21:42:47

A QUILT!! You were right - clever people. It was such a thoughtful present.

Urmstongran Thu 27-Feb-20 21:30:29

I’m trying to place the actor who is the detective interviewing them all.

What on earth have I seen him in? It’s bugging me now ....

Urmstongran Thu 27-Feb-20 21:20:00

I just jumped out of my skin when Mark walked in on Viv opening his suitcase! Bluddy hell I thought he was snoring.

Anyone else loving the sea waves?

rafichagran Thu 27-Feb-20 21:17:16

I am taping it, alot of speculation and I have thought some of the same things that other posters have.
Like alot of posters on here. I hope it is not a anti climax.
I think Imelda Staunton has been brilliant in this.

merlotgran Thu 27-Feb-20 21:13:59

Uh Oh!

Urmstongran Thu 27-Feb-20 21:04:00

sw me too! I don’t watch much tv to be honest - I probably miss loads of good stuff but then I also probably miss a load of guff! Thanks for joining in - a nice change eh from the serious stuff.

TerriT Thu 27-Feb-20 20:58:54

Me to Merlotgran!

suziewoozie Thu 27-Feb-20 20:37:53

I really enjoy discussing TV dramas on here - and especially ones like this which has so many possibilities as to the goodies and baddies. I’m watching this later tonight so will not be on until after 11.

merlotgran Thu 27-Feb-20 20:35:31

I was going to save my wine ration for 9 o clock. Bored so started early. Might have to open another bottle. grin

Urmstongran Thu 27-Feb-20 20:33:47

Actually, would like to say thanks to you all for joining in!

This thread has generated way more posts than I thought it would. I do like how we’ve all put our thoughts out here! Totally enjoyed it and gave me more to think about.

Urmstongran Thu 27-Feb-20 20:29:40

Well not long now ladies to the big reveal! I’ve enjoyed it very much. Yes, it’s light entertainment but we want to settle down and chill ~ we don’t always want ‘War & Peace’!

I love Vivien’s hair. I’ve been wondering if that short, curly style would suit me ....
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