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bbc1 9pm In pursuit of love.

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lemsip Sun 09-May-21 21:06:37

TV tonight: Lily James and Dominic West star in The Pursuit of Love .......... Emily Mortimer's adaptation of Nancy Mitford's tale of love and passion between the wars begins.

silverlining48 Sun 09-May-21 23:25:34

I tried to like it but didn’t manage very well. Don’t think I will watch the next episode...

Doodledog Sun 09-May-21 23:24:37

I loved it too?.

It was camp old nonsense, but that’s what was good about it.

I loved the music and costumes, and the daftness. I’m looking forward to the rest.

Mouseybrown60 Sun 09-May-21 23:18:10

Absolutely loved all of it, the acting, the music, the hats and costumes. It was exuberant so lively and full of humour. Looking forward to the next episode!

merlotgran Sun 09-May-21 23:14:39

I enjoyed it and so did DD. I like the trend for slightly wacky adaptations of classic novels. The straight, true to the original versions have been done so something completely different is more entertaining.

Loved the music.

Maggiemaybe Sun 09-May-21 22:51:36

I really liked it! With the modern music and stylish production it had a bit of a Peaky Blinders vibe. Without the threat and violence. smile

I haven’t read the book though, so there’s nothing to spoil for me.

Bobbysgirl19 Sun 09-May-21 22:48:02

I lasted 15 minutes. What a complete load of rubbish!

trisher Sun 09-May-21 22:33:58

Well I enjoyed it. It was funny and touching, It used today's music like most TV productions now. Dominic West was great as Uncle Matthew. And the hats and costumes were lovely. I so wanted the one she wore to lunch.

grannyrebel7 Sun 09-May-21 22:28:51

Have recorded it. Don't know whether to bother watching it now. Jaxjacky my DH is not allowed to breathe when Call the Midwife is on. I actually prefer him to be out of the room!

Lucca Sun 09-May-21 22:28:01

Alegrias1

Oh. I enjoyed it ?

So did I ! I liked the bonkers -ness of it and the modern music. Better than say re-hashing a standard production.

ginny Sun 09-May-21 22:25:43

Very disappointed. It just didn’t catch my attention at all. I persevere for 40 minutes and then went off to reads book.

BigBertha1 Sun 09-May-21 22:24:36

That was awful and I was so looking forward to it. The music was appalling.

Casdon Sun 09-May-21 22:23:50

I really liked it, it was as breathless and giddy as the book.

Aveline Sun 09-May-21 22:22:29

The music ruined it. The dancing was all wrong too. The books are so good that it almost hurts to see what a mess the trendy production team have made of this one.

lemsip Sun 09-May-21 22:19:22

oh dear, what rubbish. Had read the book and expected better. 15 minutes was enough.

boho43 Sun 09-May-21 22:18:25

What a complete load of rubbish. Bitterly disappointed.

Shandy57 Sun 09-May-21 22:15:54

I was looking forward to but didn't enjoy it .... but I didn't enjoy the first programme of Bridgerton, either, and did when I got into it. I'm going to give it a binge watch on BBCIplayer tomorrow.

BlueBelle Sun 09-May-21 22:12:27

Dreadful programme it was awful I watched it all with a sinking heart texted my daughter to say I was finding it awful and she texted back ‘I only lasted 5 minutes’
A load of old squit

Namsnanny Sun 09-May-21 22:10:17

I expected it to be fun eazybee but no sorry it missed all the marks for me.
I was looking forward to it as well.

GrandmaKT Sun 09-May-21 22:10:02

I enjoyed it! I love when they put modern music on a period drama. To me, it makes it more relatable.

TerriBull Sun 09-May-21 22:09:43

I quite liked it too and the soundtrack.........also Andrew Scott's in it smile

Namsnanny Sun 09-May-21 22:07:43

Shame, it's totally missed the mark!

I really dont like Lily watsit as Linda

eazybee Sun 09-May-21 22:06:59

I loved it!
Didn't think I would, but found it hilarious.
In the spirit of the book.

Calendargirl Sun 09-May-21 22:05:53

Nodded off in the last 15 minutes, might catch up on I player, but pretty stupid.

Alegrias1 Sun 09-May-21 22:04:52

Oh. I enjoyed it ?

suziewoozie Sun 09-May-21 22:02:32

15 minutes here - what on earth?