“Truelove” Channel 4 on Jan 3rd

Oh yes, SAS, not MI5! Knew there were initials involved!

Yes, it’s a strange storyline. Who will be the next one who wants to be done away with?

I think poor old Nigel needs to look away from his bridge games, and keep an eye on his back.

After the first ‘kill’ they must have felt truly awful! Can’t imagine them wanting to do it again, ‘true love?’ Or not!
Agree with Louella12 ridiculous.

I think it's ridiculous.

Great actors, some of my favourites, and I’m really enjoying it, although it is a very dark storyline. Ken was in the SAS, don’t know about MI5. They were obviously all at school together, as far as I made out. Looking forward to watching it unfold.

Calendargirl

Where did Nigel think Phil had gone? She must have been away for some considerable time. No wonder he was lying wide awake when she finally crept into bed.

Don’t think a few candles arranged around the bath is going to save that marriage.

She was supposed to be at the cinema but was gone for many hours. I think he’s going to start following her again because he is sure she’s having an affair with Ken.

Where did Nigel think Phil had gone? She must have been away for some considerable time. No wonder he was lying wide awake when she finally crept into bed.

Don’t think a few candles arranged around the bath is going to save that marriage.

We are still wondering why they didn’t just take the small boat back to where they took it from.

Seems unlikely that a retired doctor could live in a tiny bungalow in bungalow land.

Quite brilliant. “On suicide watch and do not resuscitate”.
Just watched the first episode.

I thought Ken worked for MI5 or similar?

Yes, why does he seem so down? Obv a back story with him and Phil also.

Mr P asked me what it was about and I said that it was a group of old people murdering each other, which it is. I am thoroughly enjoying it so far but I am puzzled as to why Ken seems to be so down on his luck. What did he do for a living?

It’s turning into a black comedy

Don't understand why if you had a boat you would try to hang yourself. Take boat out into the middle of the ocean, jump overboard, no help needed.
If you are going to help someone die chuck the body overboard, it might never be found.
Thought this might be a good series but it lacks any real depth.

MayBee70

Spoiler alert!
Surely, when there’s an inquest, it will be obvious that he didn’t die from drowning and that Phil, as an ex police officer, would know that. Also it would have been pretty obvious that it wasn’t going to be a trial run?

It was a ridiculous way to “go” - there would have been other, better ways?
Turns out Phil knew the coroner at the inquest, and tipped her a wink….

Spoiler alert!
Surely, when there’s an inquest, it will be obvious that he didn’t die from drowning and that Phil, as an ex police officer, would know that. Also it would have been pretty obvious that it wasn’t going to be a trial run?

I’ll probably get shouted at for saying this , but I thought Phil was quite brave (come to think of it, she was drunk) to proposition Ken. I’m the same age, and I could imagine flirting, but not suggesting going to bed with someone now.

I thought the ‘event’ on the boat was quite shocking - I thought it was going to be something much gentler.

Phil comes across as quite hard and tough. She and Nigel don’t seem a pair.

Wonder what happened all those years ago with her and Ken? What prevented them getting together back then?

I expect all will be revealed.

I find it chilling, but compulsive, viewing.

Surprisingly good. I thought I would find it depressing but I was soon hooked and enjoying it. Lovely older actors too.

Agree with you York Lady. Good to see so many of my favourite TV actors and to be able to see and hear what's happening without having to adjust the TV controls. Also it is a subject already being discussed due to Esther Ranzen declaring her thoughts on this matter.

Looks like this will be a good series. I really like all the characters already.
The subject could be a hard watch for some but I think it will start conversations around the subject of assisted dying.

I enjoyed this too. Bit different.

I started watching this and to my surprise was soon hooked.

Hope it doesn’t ‘go off’ as so many new dramas do.

Thought Lindsay Duncan looked her age, (and why not), far better than so many botoxed and fake breasted actresses.

In fact how refreshing to see such a stellar cast of older actors.

Well just seen this and I'm not sure what I think other than must be easier ways than this.....won't say any more you have to watch it.

I was a bit worried about watching it ( I always find New Year very depressing) but I turned the telly on and it had started and I couldn’t stop watching it.

I’m looking forward to this. I love most things that Lindsey Duncan is in.