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shysal Wed 23-Dec-20 07:45:19

Did anyone watch this on BBC4 last night? It is a 1989 adaptation of the book, with Diana Rigg. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait for tonight's conclusion.

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Funnygran Wed 23-Dec-20 08:26:37

We watched it shysal. Wasn’t it good? Diana Rigg played her part with such menace she made me squirm! Can’t wait for the last episode tonight.

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Lucretzia Wed 23-Dec-20 08:40:05

I remember this from when it was originally shown.

It was excellent

Thanks for the heads up.

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FannyCornforth Wed 23-Dec-20 08:40:58

Hello, that sounds great.
Who wrote the book please? Thank you

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shysal Wed 23-Dec-20 08:58:29

Fanny, the book was written by Domini Taylor. I only know because the Radio Times says so!

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FannyCornforth Wed 23-Dec-20 09:10:11

Thank you sal! I looked on Amazon but couldn't find anything

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SpringyChicken Wed 23-Dec-20 09:12:11

Ooh yes, I remember it too from the first time round. Edge of seat stuff!

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shysal Wed 23-Dec-20 09:14:19

There are a couple of pre-owned books on Ebay, but they are around £20 each!!

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Alexa Wed 23-Dec-20 10:20:50

Her relations could have been kind and friendly without lying to her. Bad to be misled by emotional blackmail like her 'suicide' attempt .

True, she was damaged when very young, and became obsessive about revenge.

Did anyone empathise with her?

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Witzend Fri 25-Dec-20 10:36:38

We watched it. Diana Rigg was brilliant in the role - she did a very good ‘evil’ - didn’t she play Mrs Danvers in a remake of Rebecca? Another chilling character if ever there was one!

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mancgirl Sat 26-Dec-20 21:01:19

Just as good as I remembered it! Diana Rigg was super as the scheming mother.

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