Egluntyne Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Dear heaven, this is dire. So slow and ponderous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I'm really enjoying it- highlight of my telly week! I love the slow pace of it and think it's a brilliant interpretation of the book... I do love that period of history though. There's some fantastic acting, really enjoying Mark Rylance's understated Cromwell. Loving the sets and costumes too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 just goes to show - one man's meat and all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Dear heaven, this is dire. So slow and ponderous. I'm so glad I'm not the only one to feel like this ... it's tortuous!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I have been really enjoying it - all the attention to detail & that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Opinions at work are also divided; I was going to try watching the first episode on iPlayer tonight while i do the ironing, but was advised that it needs undivided attention... that'll not get watched then as I never have the time to sit down and watch TV without doing something else at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I love the candle lit filming. It makes me realise (a little) what life was like before electricity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I havn't seen episode 2 yet but did enjoy 1. I have studied Tudor history for some time and find the interiors, costumes, props etc really well done and very atmospheric. Mark Rylance is wonderful and Damien Lewis makes a great Henry. Am looking forward to being able to give episode 2 my undivided attention (tho goodness knows when that will be ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I wasn't sure about the first episode but enjoyed the second one much more. Mark Rylance is great as Cromwell. Having read the Shardlake books it is a bit odd feeling sympathy for Cromwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 (edited) Urm, needs undivided attention, that could be the problem ... I MIGHT give it another go in that case if I'm in the mood to sit still and watch it properly Edited January 31, 2015 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I wasn't sure about the first episode but enjoyed the second one much more. Mark Rylance is great as Cromwell. Having read the Shardlake books it is a bit odd feeling sympathy for Cromwell. Indeed! But wouldn't Mark Rylance make a great Shardlake too, should they ever do the right thing & adapt one of the books? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 He would make a great Shardlake, now that really would be odd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Ooh I haven't read the Shardlake books... I'll have to look them up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Only watched episode one so far but we're both enjoying it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Ooh I haven't read the Shardlake books... I'll have to look them up! They are written by C J Sansom the first one is called Dissolution then Dark Fire Sovereign Revalation Heartstone Lamentation I haven't read Lamentation yet because it is still too expensive but really looking forward to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Thanks Liz, I'll definitely seek out that series of books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 Have Downloaded 'Dissolution' to my Kindle. Up to Chapter 4 and am hooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Thought it would be right up your street, Egluntyne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
