Around the World in Eighty Days

Thoroughly enjoyable. Looking forward to the remaining episodes. 8 episodes so it should be 4 hours long. I'm pleased to see time devoted to it, rather than events skated over.

Had to turn it off as my husband was very put out that it was not true to the story and the wokeness. But he did like Passepartout despite the fact that the story was changed.

We couldn't get into it either. Might be because we liked the David Niven version so much.

Woodmouse

We were really looking forward to it but gave up after 20 mins. Just not what we were hoping for.

Same here!

I wish you joy of it. All I got was irritation.

I didn't much care for the first episode - I haven't read the book but felt it could have done with a little humour? BUT after reading all these posts I think I will give it another go and watch episode 2

Did enjoy it, but they have altered the story to appeal to viewers who probably have never read the book, so therefore no comparison.

I started to watch it but became so irritated at the new casting characters that I stopped. It was a pity as it looked like a beautiful production.

Aveline, have you watched it? I know the book really well, and it didn’t grate on me.

Passepartout is African, but he’s from France and slightly flaky as he was in the book, and Fix is female and a reporter rather than a detective but equally a thorn in Fogg’s side. It doesn’t come across as woke at all. They have followed the original journey so far, but with extra adventures on the way.

I don’t think a faithful reproduction would work now, and so far I’m impressed with the adaptation, although of course it is each to their own.

They've thrown a lot of money at it and it looks beautiful but is not true to the book. Imposing today's values on historic stories jars too much for me.
Fair enough have diversity in casting and feminist characters in modern dramas that's appropriate, but don't spoil classic stories.

Really enjoyed it and looking forward to the next episode.

It's been thoroughly joyless so fat. Not Christmas fodder at all. If I want miserable I can watch East Enders (perish the thought!)

Might give it another go then...

Thought this was excellent, looking forward to rest of it.

I didn’t watch as was out but I’ve just read a headline online about the same such thing * Aveline*

I don't know. The woke casting puts me off at once. I know I'll be jumped on for saying that but it's getting a bit ridiculous especially after the recent Darling Buds of May/The Larkins.

I'm hoping it will warm up a bit.

Excellent

We've recorded it. I love David Tennant.

Wasn’t sure at first but I really enjoyed both episodes. Good to have something to look forward to watching.

Woodmouse

We were really looking forward to it but gave up after 20 mins. Just not what we were hoping for.

Shame you gave up. The first episode got off to a slow start, then gradually built up. The second was an absolute corker.

We were really looking forward to it but gave up after 20 mins. Just not what we were hoping for.

Just finished episodes 1 and 2 back to back and I liked it- typical Boxing Day fare, I thought, something for all the family. Looking forward to more!

Haven't watched it properly yet (it was on in the background while we were doing a 1,000 piece jigsaw) It must be 60 years since I read it but was there a woman in the book? I only remember him rescuing the Indian widow. And of course the balloon wasn't in the book. I'll give it a go because David Tennant is always worth watching.

I watched the first episode, and enjoyed it, especially Passepartout.

I've not read the book, only seen the David Niven/Cantinflas version, so I don't know if all the Paris drama is in the original or not.

Will definitely watch more.