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Love Rat.

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Calendargirl Mon 11-Mar-24 09:16:31

Starting tonight on Channel 5.

A four-parter, starring Sally Lindsay.

The title says it all.

I intend to watch, no doubt it will turn out a bit of disappointment, as many of these dramas do, but it’s some thing to tune in to, plus some sunshine and nice scenery, Cyprus I think.

pascal30 Fri 15-Mar-24 18:36:47

and you won't be mistaken Delia

Bangla Sat 16-Mar-24 06:45:13

Coolgran65

I'm an 18/20 and love Sally Lindsay's floaty clothes.

I am not that size am smaller but I like what she wears. I would love to find that red wrap dress she wears in the first episode when she gets dressed up for her first evening date with him.
Women should wear what they want, and she is comfortable, colourful and cool in the heat.

LadyGracie Sat 16-Mar-24 07:09:11

We managed about 15 minutes, I found the endless sighing by Sally Lindsey irritating.

Sarnia Sun 17-Mar-24 08:09:58

I was looking forward to this as I enjoy anything with Sally Lindsey. I found it disappointing with an over the top plot. It was only Emma's clothes and the scenery that made it endurable.

LovesBach Sun 17-Mar-24 14:56:04

There were so many awful clangers, but the outstanding one for me was when Emma decided to follow the bar waitress who was getting on a bus with her son, so she dashed into a car hire centre (adjacent to the bus stop, natch) and drove a car out just as the bus was pulling away. Less than thirty seconds to complete all the paperwork, get into the car, familiarise herself with the interior and chase the bus.

BlueBelle Sun 17-Mar-24 15:44:49

It was ridiculous, very poorly written, very poor storyline, poor acting (the daughter was truly awful) and I m cross to have spent 4 hours watching it

Chestnut Sun 17-Mar-24 15:46:45

I agree there were too many clangers to name, but my favourite was her husband walking off to the airplane without even checking if she was with him, knowing she was likely to run! Yet he walked off without looking behind him, allowing her to head back and hand herself in. 😂

pascal30 Sun 17-Mar-24 16:59:35

Also who did Susie leave her baby with when she rushed over..
who just leaves a baby..

BlueBelle Sun 17-Mar-24 17:08:55

I wondered that too Pascal
Oh it was all so weak

Calendargirl Sun 17-Mar-24 17:46:15

Didn’t she leave the baby with his dad, Sonny?

Or was Sonny the name of the baby….?

Don’t suppose it matters really…..

confused

Millie22 Sun 17-Mar-24 20:34:52

My concern was whether she might have a little Nico on her return after she spent the night with him. I bet she didn't take any condoms. She's at that age when everything goes a bit strange with menopause.

Obvs that didn't happen as she wasn't pregnant.

Maggiemaybe Sun 17-Mar-24 20:51:53

‘Twas bad, certainly. But I’ve seen worse. Usually also on Channel 5, if my memory serves me well. smile

Clawdy Mon 18-Mar-24 08:13:39

A little Nico?? She's fifty, don't think she needed to worry about condoms! Although you never know....!

Millie22 Mon 18-Mar-24 11:16:30

I actually thought she was supposed to be about 45. I know Sally Lindsay is 50 in real life.

Jacbo123 Mon 18-Mar-24 11:43:38

It made me very annoyed but very sad that she was so desperate for affection and new love that she fell so easily into the trap. It appears to be far fetched but I’m quite certain it happens to lonely ,insecure people, men and women, seeking a loving relationship.
Haven’t seen all episodes so hoping it ends well.

Delia22 Mon 18-Mar-24 12:27:31

Jacbo123

It made me very annoyed but very sad that she was so desperate for affection and new love that she fell so easily into the trap. It appears to be far fetched but I’m quite certain it happens to lonely ,insecure people, men and women, seeking a loving relationship.
Haven’t seen all episodes so hoping it ends well.

Yes,unfortunately this does happen in real life.(Not the shooting and nail gun 'accident '......hopefully!) The documentary on romance scams highlighted just how lonely people can be taken in by these horrible criminals. They obviously totally believe they are in a 'love'match! So sad!

Shinamae Thu 21-Mar-24 18:34:29

Recorded this and just about to start watching episode three, I cannot believe how bad it is. It’s got more holes than a Swiss cheese but I will persevere. I don’t like to givevup on anything but I just can’t take it seriously 😜

PinkCosmos Tue 26-Mar-24 12:10:04

I was looking forward to watching this when it was first advertised.

I have watched all four episodes and can't believe that the script is so bad. I always thought that Sally Lynsey was an OK actress, maybe it was the rubbish lines that she had to deliver. However, the actress playing the daughter was shocking.

Even thought there were huge holes in the plot and it was all very amateurish, I suppose it was easy to watch and reasonably entertaining.

I don't like police dramas or stuff about gangs and drugs so it can be difficult to find something decent to watch.

I read loads of books and am surprised that more of them haven't been picked up to make into dramas. Much better storylines than Love Rat!