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The Split…….on iPlayer now

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LucyAnna3 Sun 29-Dec-24 18:32:52

New mini series of The Split is on iPlayer now.
Love Steven Mangan smile

eazybee Tue 31-Dec-24 07:11:26

The second episode degenerated into Mamma Mia, lots of hugs and kisses and capering about on the beach in firelight, but the 'lawyerly' bits brought it to life. At least Nicola Walker didn't launch into song.

Allira Mon 30-Dec-24 22:27:28

Well, I wouldn't trust Archie as far as I could throw him.
A man who agrees to bring his client's mistress to the client's son's wedding under the pretence she is his fiancée?
On your bike!

Allsorts Mon 30-Dec-24 22:24:41

Nicola Walker gets on my nerves. The mother dreadful. I did enjoy the scenery, it was a good romp for all of them.

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Mon 30-Dec-24 22:17:25

It’s all a bit bonkers. The seriously well enough off in thrall to the stratospherically well off. Expensive wine is probably just that. Expensive. You might open a bottle and feel you ought to like it just because … but don’t. An awful lot of middle aged angst wrapped up in gorgeous clothes. Addictive though.

nanaK54 Mon 30-Dec-24 22:11:15

I loved it!
Hope that there will be more to come at some point...

Delila Mon 30-Dec-24 22:07:27

I agree Nannee49, much too pleased with itself, but very little substance, and facial expressions aren’t enough.

whywhywhy Mon 30-Dec-24 16:13:32

I’m watching it now and loving it!

Kate1949 Mon 30-Dec-24 14:03:40

Sorry. Embarrassingly sycophantic at a Kylie concert. I will watch the series though.

Kate1949 Mon 30-Dec-24 14:02:17

I've gone off Stephen Mangan since I saw him being embarrassingly sy

Patsy70 Mon 30-Dec-24 13:58:42

Yes, I agree, Nicola Walker can be irritating with all the false smiles and lots of “ums” and unnecessary pauses. It didn’t spoil it for me, though.

Gin Mon 30-Dec-24 13:52:28

I was really looking forward to seeing this as I always enjoyed previous series but was so disappointed. It was too sweet and lacking plot and it took me half an hour to work out who everyone was. I found myself shouting at Nicola Walker to for heaven’s sake stop smiling, However, I shall watch tonight’s episode.

Patsy70 Mon 30-Dec-24 13:45:35

Really enjoyed it, plus the beautiful setting. Looking forward to watching tonight’s episode.

sodapop Mon 30-Dec-24 13:09:54

Exactly Pascal30 lovely light entertainment I enjoyed it, did take me a while to recall all the family issues.

pascal30 Mon 30-Dec-24 11:19:08

Lovely bit of complete escapism.. it reminded me of Mama Mia..

essjay Mon 30-Dec-24 11:18:17

watched it yesterday, love this series, also agree enjoy most things with nicola walker in

Nannee49 Mon 30-Dec-24 11:16:15

I was so looking forward to it but - and it seems I'm on my own here with this viewpoint - I had to abandon it about 15 mins in.
It was just so twee & self aware it irritated the bejaysus out of me. Hannah's limited range of facial expression, verging on the gormless now, all those arch vacuous folk sloshing about in money, seemingly all they care about with the emphasis firmly on the pre-nup...not even the devine Stephen could stop me from switching over to Gosford Park.
Perhaps I'm mistaken, given all the favourable comments above, and it deserves another look.

TerriBull Mon 30-Dec-24 10:07:26

Oh it was a lovely load of implausible drivel, beautifully filmed, locations that looked sublime. I loved the original series. I enjoy most things with Nicola Walker in them and Stephen Mangan, he's an added plus. We only watched the first episode last night, but I look forward to the second one tonight, enjoyable sunshine filled escapism for the dark winter nights, shame it isn't longer.

Sparklefizz Mon 30-Dec-24 08:44:01

Not very realistic - a British vicar able to legally conduct a marriage on a Spanish beach - a British lawyer able to understand complex divorce financial details in a Spanish divorce document ........

I could go on, but anyway, it was nicely filmed and a relaxing watch.

granfromafar Mon 30-Dec-24 08:02:19

Watched both episodes on iplayer yesterday afternoon, what a treat! No spoilers - it's fantastic! Hope there will be another full series coming soon.

tanith Mon 30-Dec-24 07:59:18

Loved it will be watching tonight. Can’t say either man appeals to me.

kittylester Mon 30-Dec-24 07:38:40

You have Toby Stephens - sorted!!

eazybee Mon 30-Dec-24 07:28:53

Loved it, although somewhat confusing. Having to choose between Steven Mangan and Toby Stephens; what a prospect!

Beechnut Sun 29-Dec-24 23:59:15

I’ve just finished watching on iPlayer. I couldn’t wait for tomorrow.

ferry23 Sun 29-Dec-24 23:32:58

Couldn't resist - watched tomorrow night's on iPlayer. But my lips are sealed. wink

merlotgran Sun 29-Dec-24 23:14:51

Great to see them all back again. It’s got off to a really good start.