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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!

storynanny Thu 27-Feb-20 17:55:38

I hope it doesn’t end with us not finding out who was in the bag!

suziewoozie Thu 27-Feb-20 17:56:50

My main hope is that it ends - no Series 2 rubbish

storynanny Thu 27-Feb-20 17:57:06

But did she really have a baby who died? Why did she have a memory box of someone else’s children?

Callistemon Thu 27-Feb-20 17:58:17

Oh no. It could turn into a soap.

I'm glad it's on consecutive nights, not weekly!

suziewoozie Thu 27-Feb-20 17:58:21

Because she looked after them a lot when they were young

JandJ5years Thu 27-Feb-20 18:28:40

What was the David Tennant series called? I don’t think I saw it

Sparklefizz Thu 27-Feb-20 18:31:37

"Deadwater Fell"

LullyDully Thu 27-Feb-20 19:13:41

Let's just hope the ending is worth all this speculation!

Callistemon Thu 27-Feb-20 19:26:48

The last thing we all need is anti-climax grin

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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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.

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

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.

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

Me to Merlotgran!

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.

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

Uh Oh!

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.

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?

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 21:42:47

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

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

I love Mary's killer one-liners. grin

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

I knew that old besom was involved.

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

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

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’.

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

Brilliant ending!