10-09-2020, 10:03 PM
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Re: All Creatures Great and Small.
Originally Posted by Meg
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I haven't dared look at this thread, I tried to watch the programme on 5 catch up but my Broadband wasn't up to it . Broadband mended so was able to watch tonight and enjoyed it
11-09-2020, 03:05 PM
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Re: All Creatures Great and Small.
Originally Posted by Percy Vere
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Channel 5's new version of this timeless classic started last week. Excellent characterisations and excellent choice of actors and actresses for the main characters in my opinion. Part 2 is on at 9pm tomorrow evening.
Originally Posted by JBR
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It was excellent, but strayed a little from the earlier versions. For one thing, Mrs Hall seems to be rather more kind to Herriot, covering up for him when required for example. Not that I'm complaining, of course.Just a bit different, that's all, but well worth watching!
Originally Posted by Cinderella
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Dame Diana Rigg as Mrs Pumphrey a real treat with her beloved Tricki Woo.Gorgeous views of Yorkshire, and the boneshaker cars.
Originally Posted by Artangel
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I downloaded it thinking it would be rubbish.... but it isn’t and l absolutely love it! It is also beautifully film in a lovey area and l love seeing the old cars too!! The actor Callum Woodhouse, who pays Tristram is brilliant and has made me laugh out loud!
I see Nicholas Ralph, who plays James Herriot is a newish actor. I think he is great but reminds me of Prince William in looks.
Surprisingly, the new series seems just like the old series, neither better nor worse - probably because the producers stuck to the main attractions - the scenery, the cars and the characterisations .....
Obviously, no-one can "replace" Robert Hardy but Samuel West is an acceptable Siegfried while Nicholas Ralph is very good indeed as James. Anna Madeley as Mrs Hall seems a bit young for the job and, as pointed out above, too "kind" but that's a minor flaw. Rachel Shenton as Helen, has, so far been admirable. Callum Woodhouse as Tristan, however, is the one actor that "jars" with me - he's too big and too "wooden". As for the supporting actors, in the roles of "clients", they're what everyone expects - Yorkshire stereotype farming stock but there's nowt wring wi' that .....
It was, naturally, sad to see the late Diana Rigg as Mrs. Pumphrey but a pleasure to think that she would have enjoyed the role .....
16-09-2020, 11:11 AM
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Re: All Creatures Great and Small.
Originally Posted by Omah
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I watched Episode 3 last night but will reveal no details ..... It will suffice to say that it was time well spent .....
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