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Troubled Blood.

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Calendargirl Mon 28-Nov-22 09:02:34

The latest Cormoran Strike to hit the tv screens.

Starting Sunday 11th December, BBC1.

Jaxjacky Fri 16-Dec-22 08:15:21

Thanks for that information about Tom’s mum Terri I agree about transferring the latest book to the screen, tricky.

TerriBull Fri 16-Dec-22 08:04:12

Like the book the dramatisation of Troubled Blood is the stand out amongst all of them so far. I binged on the final two episodes last night, the pairing of Holiday Grainger and Tom Burke in the two leads couldn't be better imo wonderful casting there which is not always the case once readers have formed an opinion of what characters should look like in their mind's eye.

Avid viewers like me might be interested to know that the actress who plays the older version of the practice nurse in Troubled Blood, Anna Calder-Marshall is actually Tom Burke's mum in real life.

I'm currently reading The Ink Black Heart wondering how that will transfer to the screen given there are a lot of on line conversations, will have to wait and see.

Kalu Thu 15-Dec-22 23:33:54

Who bothers listening to him talk?? Swoon, Swoon.

Clawdy Thu 15-Dec-22 22:38:33

Too many characters in it for me, bit confusing.

Calendargirl Tue 13-Dec-22 07:00:33

Auntieflo

Is it only me, or is Cormoron's speech all on one level?

Yes, think it’s meant to make him sound more, I don’t know really, detached? professional?

Not keen on it though.

Oreo Mon 12-Dec-22 22:42:55

Calendargirl

I think Robin fancies him whatever, heavy or not!

As do all his ex girlfriends.

According to the books, he’s very overweight, a heavy smoker and drinker, eats loads of junk food, a mardy looking so and so, noticeable problems with his prosthetic leg, lives in a poky flat above his office, and although the business is doing well now, used to be hand to mouth money wise in the past.

Despite all that, the ladies can’t resist him.

Think he must be great in bed!

He sounds swoonworthy😂
Still, I don’t watch dramas for the fit blokes, or do I?😊
Have recorded it to watch thanks.

BigBertha1 Mon 12-Dec-22 22:29:36

If have him...love a chunky guy who enjoys his dinner.

BlueBelle Mon 12-Dec-22 22:14:51

Auntiflo I thought that as well, more monosyllabic
I m not as excited as I expected Early days perhaps I ll get more interested as it goes on

Auntieflo Mon 12-Dec-22 22:02:18

Is it only me, or is Cormoron's speech all on one level?

Chardy Mon 12-Dec-22 19:53:44

The books are brilliant. Am revisiting them through the audiobooks on Audible.

Blinko Mon 12-Dec-22 19:10:40

Watched episode 1 on the recommendation of a friend. Now I’m a fan. Must watch earlier series on catch up on those evenings when there’s nowt else on.

MawtheMerrier Mon 12-Dec-22 16:36:31

I have just emerged from a binge watch right up to the end.
No spoilers though!

Sar53 Mon 12-Dec-22 12:02:30

We enjoyed it too as we have the previous series. Looking forward to tonight's episode.

icanhandthemback Mon 12-Dec-22 11:13:24

We binge watched...just loved it.

Greyduster Mon 12-Dec-22 11:09:20

Think he must be great in bed!. Calendar girl stoppit! Stoppit!!

Littleannie Mon 12-Dec-22 10:57:34

All 4 episodes are on i-player

Calendargirl Mon 12-Dec-22 09:59:48

I think Robin fancies him whatever, heavy or not!

As do all his ex girlfriends.

According to the books, he’s very overweight, a heavy smoker and drinker, eats loads of junk food, a mardy looking so and so, noticeable problems with his prosthetic leg, lives in a poky flat above his office, and although the business is doing well now, used to be hand to mouth money wise in the past.

Despite all that, the ladies can’t resist him.

Think he must be great in bed!

Greyduster Mon 12-Dec-22 09:52:23

Loved it! Off to a very good start. If he packed on a few more pounds, would Robyn still fancy him though🤔? If she didn’t want him, I’d have him…….

silverlining48 Mon 12-Dec-22 09:44:38

I watched it too and will watch part 2 tonight

Jaxjacky Mon 12-Dec-22 09:39:30

We enjoyed it too, on tonight part two.

Calendargirl Mon 12-Dec-22 08:36:27

Enjoyed the first episode. Must be a couple of years since I read the book, and can’t remember the whole story, but it kept coming back.

Cormoran as gorgeous as ever, as played by Tom Burke, but he really needs to pack on a few more pounds as he is not resembling how the character really looks.

Am sure in the first series or so he was much bulkier, but now looks positively svelte compared to how he is described in the books.

More like Robbie Coltrane looked in ‘Cracker’ would be a more realistic image.

Oreo Sun 11-Dec-22 20:14:18

Never heard of the books but might watch this if others reccommend.

Jaxjacky Sun 11-Dec-22 20:04:46

Tonight people!

BlueBelle Sat 10-Dec-22 18:59:00

I LOVE him too.

NotAGran55 Sat 10-Dec-22 18:55:16

Another strike fan here. Really looking forward to seeing it as I love the audiobook books.