Wolf Hall - Season 2 - The Mirror & the Light

Greyduster

I’ve just re listened to Peter Kominsky remembering what it was like to direct Wolf Hall and talking about what a tremendous weight of responsibility it was to get it right, not only for Hilary Mantell, but for the people who loved the books. And what a mesmerising actor Mark Rylance is and how, even when he’s not uttering a word, you can’t take your eyes off him because it’s all going on behind his eyes.
I enjoyed the first episode. I like Timothy Spall but I’m not sure about his portrayal of Norfolk yet. He doesn’t quite have that air of menace that Bernard Hill had.

I agree, it was very difficult to replace Bernard Hill and Timothy Spall seems an odd choice but I will suspend disbelief for now because he is a fine actor. As for Mark Rylance, he is probably my favourite actor of all time and predictably he is doing a wonderful job.

I didn’t watch it last night. It’s an hour ‘later’ over here in Málaga and we were in bed. Can’t get BBC iPlayer out here so I’ll catch up on Friday then Sunday as per.

Oh I read a great article about it in the Telegraph yesterday. It’s behind a paywall so a link won’t work.

I’ll cut & paste it now for those of you who might be interested.

Dev Patel is lovely but David Copperfield just was not Indian.

What on earth is the problem with diversity casting? The acting is far more important. I've never seen a better portrayal of David Copperfield than Dev Patel's!

Fair enough.

Greyduster I'm sure Rylance is very good but I can't suspend disbelief sufficiently to overlook anachronistic casting in other roles. BBC go woke or go broke attitude profoundly irritating.

Aveline please try not to let that cloud your judgement - this is acting at its very finest. Revel in it.

I’ve just re listened to Peter Kominsky remembering what it was like to direct Wolf Hall and talking about what a tremendous weight of responsibility it was to get it right, not only for Hilary Mantell, but for the people who loved the books. And what a mesmerising actor Mark Rylance is and how, even when he’s not uttering a word, you can’t take your eyes off him because it’s all going on behind his eyes.
I enjoyed the first episode. I like Timothy Spall but I’m not sure about his portrayal of Norfolk yet. He doesn’t quite have that air of menace that Bernard Hill had.

I thoroughly enjoyed last night's episode.

I heard there was 'diversity' casting? I can't bear that anachronistic stuff. Looks like I won't bother watching. Disappointing.

If I player are only going to show one episode a week it will lead us nicely up to christmas and give us all something to look forward to each week.

Yes. Mark Rylance is brilliant at giving Cromwell that haunted/scared look. I like the slow pace giving the atmosphere time to build.

I was talking to somebody about it this morning who said, ‘I didn’t watch Wolf Hall. Will I be able to pick it up?’

😂😂

Loved tonight's episode, I am so going to enjoy this, something to look forward to. Mark Rylance is brilliant, as always.

I watched it early pm. Was disappointed that all 6 episodes are not available to watch now on i-player. I will watch it again later.

I loved the books and enjoyed the first television programme very much.
Hilary Mantel spent a considerable period of time studying contemporary literature in the British library and the books feel well researched.

What do we think of it?

Sparklefizz

Episode 1 is already available on BBC iPlayer (and I am halfway through it). Yay!

Watched it first thing this morning, while having a cuppa in bed.

Episode 1 is already available on BBC iPlayer (and I am halfway through it). Yay!

That’s better!

Labradora

Yup 10pm to 11pm BBC1 10th November tomorrow

No.
It's on 9pm - 10pm

Gosh I didn’t realise it was on that late! Why the late time a lot I wonder? I’ll be hard pressed to stay awake.

Gingster

Do I need to watch the first series of Wolf Hall before I see the Mirror and the Light?

I would most definitely watch the earlier productions if you haven't read the books. Unless you already understand the period very well anyway. There are so many political, personal, family and religious shenanigans going on that it helps if you understand exactly who is who and how they got to be who they are.

I've watched them all twice before and I'll watch them again just before watching this. There is so little on TV that I am interested in these days that this alone is worth the TV licence to me 😁

Yup 10pm to 11pm BBC1 10th November tomorrow

Sara1954

I don’t need much of an excuse to watch Wolf Hall again, does anyone know when The Mirror and the Light is due to be aired?

I think it's tomorrow 10th November ??

Can't wait.
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Loved the novels and have read all three book. As long as it stays true to the original work , I shall be happy. Will probably binge watch if I can .