Christian Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I loved the show.I thought Jill Scott was great casting - what a gorgeous looking lady of traditional size I agree with you there Cinnamon, she was fantastic. Thought she would have been older though? Where did that hairdresser come from - I can't remember him in the books,but he was a nice addition to the cast. I thought I had missed that from the books too. He did tie in nicely though. Brought everything together well. Can't wait for the series. Beautiful landscape and thoroughly enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 OH and I watched this yesterday afternoon and thought it was brilliant!! Will have to go and get the books now. OH used to work in South Africa late 80-90's and can remember clubs just like the 'Go go handsome mans bar' Especially one called the 'Why not?' Can't wait for the series and hope they keep the format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 i can't find out who played the baddie (the one sticking his finger in the cake) can anyone help? he was gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 i can't find out who played the baddie (the one sticking his finger in the cake) can anyone help? he was gorgeous I think his name is Idris Elba ? Try googling and see if you recognose him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I think his name is Idris Elba ? Try googling and see if you recognose him? Yes, I think its Idris Elba. Have a look here on IMDB http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0874957/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 yep, that's him, he's lush! Just found an interview with him on youtube, he's yummy. Does his character crop up in any of the other stories??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 yep, that's him, he's lush! Poet - that made me laugh out loud - that was my schoolfriends term for any good looking lad (only a couple of years ago! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 i can't find out who played the baddie (the one sticking his finger in the cake) can anyone help? he was gorgeous I think his name is Idris Elba ? Try googling and see if you recognose him? Colin Salmon,who played Note (her firt Hubby,who played the trumpet) is gorgeous too. He has been in a couple of Bond movies & is truly droolworthy http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0758760/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 i can't find out who played the baddie (the one sticking his finger in the cake) can anyone help? he was gorgeous I think his name is Idris Elba ? Try googling and see if you recognose him? Colin Salmon,who played Note (her firt Hubby,who played the trumpet) is gorgeous too. He has been in a couple of Bond movies & is truly droolworthy http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0758760/ i haven't seen him yet, has been in it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Colin Salmon plays sidekick to Judi Dench as M is a few of the last films - don't think he was in Casino Royale but I may be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 Colin Salmon plays sidekick to Judi Dench as M is a few of the last films - don't think he was in Casino Royale but I may be wrong Wasn't he Helen Mirren's love interest in part of Prime Suspect? Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I've finally got round to watching this and thoroughly enjoyed it Wish there was more telly like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily95 Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 i thought it was great and i cant wait for the series because i'm reading the collection of books now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 i thought it was great and i cant wait for the series because i'm reading the collection of books now! When you are finished reading the Botswana series, move on to reading the two series set in Edinburgh, they are brilliant Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Watched it on replay the other night - really enjoyed it . Went out for lunch with 3 friends on Wednesday - you'll never guess who was sitting at the next table . Mr McColl Smith . I was early so was trying to eavesdrop but couldn't really catch anything they were saying . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 didn't you say you'd seen some other author in starbucks? can't wait to go out with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Oh you know me, always lunching with the stars . (The restaurant I was in is right opposite that Starbucks). J K Rowling was at the table next to me in Starbucks last Friday (she's often in there but always alone - my friend and I often think we should ask her to join us, she looks like a right Billy-nae-mates ). Ian Rankin's often in there too and I have seen Mr McColl Smith in there once too . They do all live very close by so it's not that surprising, I suppose . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
