Tessa the Duchess Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Did anybody else watch this last night? I really enjoyed it, the perfect thing to watch on a very cold evening. All the colours of Africa, the sun, the music, I was quite transported They stayed fairly close to the original story I thought, acting brilliant! They are apparently starting a whole series on tv next year....can't wait. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Fell asleep....and didn't Sky + it Darn it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Mean to watch that and record the colour of magic on the other side. Friend phoned and I missed both I love the books! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I watched it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I watched it and really enjoyed it the man in the telly said that there was a series starting in the summer I know what you mean about the colours I loved the dancing at the end of the programme cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I watched it, great TV. If you missed it there is always BBC iPlayer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Thanks for the reminder Fred, will watch it later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Loved it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrishY Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I watched it and enjoyed it - loved the books too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORENSICA Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I watched it too! I thought it was excellent and really fun to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I watched it, great TV. If you missed it there is always BBC iPlayer Oh yes! Thanks Fred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 Has anybody learned who will be producing and directing the upcoming series now that Mr. Minghella has sadly died A very hard act to follow methinks. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I stayed up late to watch it - it was great. Lovely to see big African skies. You could almost smell the woodsmoke as you watched - not to mention the bush tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygal Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I've recorded it (had my Mum and Dad staying last night). will look forward to watching it tonight, glad its good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I thought it was excellent, really well cast. I have listened to the BBC Radio 4 adaptation of the storeies when they are on, and was a little concerned that the with-pictures version might not be as good. It was excellent. Great acting, great stories, incredibly vibrant. I'm really looking forward to the series next year, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 have recorded it and will be watching it this evening after my Indian Takeaway....hope the heat from the spicy food will help transport me to the sunnier places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Well thanks to Fred I have watched it now. Briiliant and very close to the book which is rare! I thought the characters were superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 Got this from the Alexander McCall Smith's newsletter. "A 13 week series is to start filming in 2008, to be shown in 2009." The problem is it is going to be a collaboration between HBO in the US and BBC in the UK. The last such collaboration I can remember was that mega expensive series called 'Rome' which was universally panned, and I couldn't watch it because of all the unnecessary violence I can only hope they don't muck about with the series and that AMS has some input into its making Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I really enjoyed it as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I loved it too! It had a real feel good factor to it Can't wait for the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 All the colours of Africa, the sun, the music, I was quite transported It really was. I love the escapism from the books and the old-fashioned values/different way of life. I've only seen the beginning so far so still a fair bit to go. I can't remember the first book, but enjoyed even the bits I remembered. Quite often I get bored if I know the story and watch the film, but this was worth watching. I loved the jokes about the typewriter and the scene at the Go go handsome man's bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Excellent...have just watched it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 we watched it, I wasn't sure at first as it's so different to anything I've seen before and I've not read any of the books. Her character grew on me and once I'd got used to the accents, I really started to enjoy the story. It was funny and the actors were very good. I liked the guy that played the baddie (can't remember the character's name) I thought he was extremely charismatic, must find out who he is All the characters were interesting, the secretary was hilarious! It was quirky and just the kind of thing I like, i.e. something out of the ordinary but also well made. Can't wait for the series next year, why do we have to wait so long!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Poet, you have to read the books! The secretary is sooo funny! Well worth reading. Very easy and quick to read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Agreed Poet - you NEED to read the books - they are fab I have been a fan of then for many years now,since a friend from Zim gave me the first one, & I always look forward to the next installment. I loved the show.I thought Jill Scott was great casting - what a gorgeous looking lady of traditional size I would have liked to have seen more of the bungling apprentices,but I am sure that will come in future episodes. Where did that hairdresser come from - I can't remember him in the books,but he was a nice addition to the cast. I did think that Mma Makutsi was a little OTT, & rather too pretty for the role........ It did stick fairly close to the book,which was a refreshing change & very welcome. Terrible shame that Anthony Mingella is now not around to see the series through.The man was a genius & I cannot think of a better person to have bought this book to life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
