It was an unneessary scene, and very unpleasant. If the makers of the show choose to run a sequel about the two lesbian women, fair enough for anyone who wants to watch it; but this beautiful series was about an elderly couple finding love in their golden years, and 99.9% of the show was brilliant.
Yet another tedious homophobic response.
I thought it was beautifully done, very moving, and a lovely way to bring this series to a close.
I thought I would get flamed for the comment re the lesbian kissing but am glad to see others thought the same - it just seemed so blatant and such a coarse thing to do at a family wedding in front of everyone. If anything it should have been a private moment. Nothing against lesbians showing affection just not snogging at a family event.
Yeah well not everyone wants or see heteros snogging in public either - yuck.
Yes, I agree. Their reaction was very unrealistic. It spoiled what was for me, a lovely story of an older couple finding love again. People are just being properly PC and saying what they think is the right this to say. I don't know anyone who would have found that acceptable in that setting. Not everyone has to feel it's ok you know. As far as I know people are allowed to think what they like and voice their opinions on here. Don't make us feel like we can't.
If you'd bothered to engage your two brain cells, you'd have noticed that Caroline's youngest son was embarrassed, Celia's sister was sniggering and Celia herself wasn't exactly thrilled by it. So hardly PC reactions.
It was an unneessary scene, and very unpleasant. If the makers of the show choose to run a sequel about the two lesbian women, fair enough for anyone who wants to watch it; but this beautiful series was about an elderly couple finding love in their golden years, and 99.9% of the show was brilliant.
Surely the series is about whatever Sally wainwright chooses to write? 3 series of a drama like this can't focus on Celia and Alan alone. I for one prefer the episodes where the daughters feature much more prominently.
Usually I wouldn't like such a scene but I thought it was beautifully done & was all about Caroline realising she has to accept who she is in public if she is to have a relationship with Kate.
The kids IMO were also true to their own previous reactions to the relationship. The younger embarrassed, the older proud.
For me Sarah Lancashire & Nicola Walker are the stars of the show and the more I see of them the better!
Love this programme and been emailing the beeb to find out who sings the song at the end. No reply yet obviously as it's Christmas. I have the Sweet Talk Radio version which is the slower easier sounding Will you still Love Me Tomorrow but can't find this version at all. Any help appreciated if anyone knows it
It was written by Carol King, The Shirelle's recorded it. The best version IMO is by Amy Winehouse.
If you'd bothered to engage your two brain cells, you'd have noticed that Caroline's youngest son was embarrassed, Celia's sister was sniggering and Celia herself wasn't exactly thrilled by it. So hardly PC reactions.
Surely the series is about whatever Sally wainwright chooses to write? 3 series of a drama like this can't focus on Celia and Alan alone. I for one prefer the episodes where the daughters feature much more prominently.
Usually I wouldn't like such a scene but I thought it was beautifully done & was all about Caroline realising she has to accept who she is in public if she is to have a relationship with Kate.
The kids IMO were also true to their own previous reactions to the relationship. The younger embarrassed, the older proud.
For me Sarah Lancashire & Nicola Walker are the stars of the show and the more I see of them the better!
Exactly. I'm not saying they should show the two women kissing in a gratuitous way (so as to appeal to hypocritical hetero men, the types who put down the gays but then beat off to lesbo porn), but they they were right to show it in this scene - it was true to the story and showed how Caroline had grown. It was beautifully shot and very moving.
ETA: And it was hardly shocking or raunchy; it was a very sweet, delicate, chaste kiss - so romantic.
You have nothing against lesbians showing affection just as long as they don't do it in public ?
I have nothing against shows of affection in public between lovers of any mix but this went far beyond that and crossed the line to what should be kept in private
I have nothing against shows of affection in public between lovers of any mix but this went far beyond that and crossed the line to what should be kept in private
How? It was a delicate kiss! The type shown at the end of countless rom coms.
Im glad I wasnt the only one who didnt like the kiss. Im not homophobic, in fact my niece is a lesbian, but I didn't think it was necessary and it spoilt the end for me. It would have had the desired effect if they had just danced together with their arms around each other which was quite nice but as soon as they kissed I thought, yuk.
People are entitled to their opinions without being called names.
Calling someone 'homophobic' isn't name calling. It's describing a response that is homophobic. Homophobia should always be challenged. It is never acceptable even when someone is trying to pass it off as just their personal taste.
Calling someone 'homophobic' isn't name calling. It's describing a response that is homophobic. Homophobia should always be challenged. It is never acceptable even when someone is trying to pass it off as just their personal taste.
Did I say that calling someone homophobic is name calling.. No I didnt. I was referring to other things that had been said to other posters who didnt like the kiss.
Im glad I wasnt the only one who didnt like the kiss. Im not homophobic, in fact my niece is a lesbian, but I didn't think it was necessary and it spoilt the end for me. It would have had the desired effect if they had just danced together with their arms around each other which was quite nice but as soon as they kissed I thought, yuk.
People are entitled to their opinions without being called names.
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Yet another tedious homophobic response.
I thought it was beautifully done, very moving, and a lovely way to bring this series to a close.
ahem , and so were the snogging couple.
Yeah well not everyone wants or see heteros snogging in public either - yuck.
If you'd bothered to engage your two brain cells, you'd have noticed that Caroline's youngest son was embarrassed, Celia's sister was sniggering and Celia herself wasn't exactly thrilled by it. So hardly PC reactions.
lol
Yeah, breeders should keep their unnatural affections to themselves. I want to be able to keep down my dinner.
You're a right charmer, and setting 'diversity' back by some distance if you're representative of it.
Surely the series is about whatever Sally wainwright chooses to write? 3 series of a drama like this can't focus on Celia and Alan alone. I for one prefer the episodes where the daughters feature much more prominently.
Usually I wouldn't like such a scene but I thought it was beautifully done & was all about Caroline realising she has to accept who she is in public if she is to have a relationship with Kate.
The kids IMO were also true to their own previous reactions to the relationship. The younger embarrassed, the older proud.
For me Sarah Lancashire & Nicola Walker are the stars of the show and the more I see of them the better!
A woman admits to murdering her husband.
A schoolboy gets a schoolgirl pregnant.
All fine - but feature two women kissing and suddenly the "horrifieds" air their "concerns".
You've gotta laugh at the bizarre irony.
ooh, you're so right-on.
wheres the roll eyes smiley.
It was written by Carol King, The Shirelle's recorded it. The best version IMO is by Amy Winehouse.
Ha ha ha ha ha.....my two brain cells.
What a hypocrite.
Exactly. I'm not saying they should show the two women kissing in a gratuitous way (so as to appeal to hypocritical hetero men, the types who put down the gays but then beat off to lesbo porn), but they they were right to show it in this scene - it was true to the story and showed how Caroline had grown. It was beautifully shot and very moving.
ETA: And it was hardly shocking or raunchy; it was a very sweet, delicate, chaste kiss - so romantic.
How? It was a delicate kiss! The type shown at the end of countless rom coms.
Really? But then British people are meant to be uptight and prudish, so I don't know why I'm surprised.
Cum again?!
People are entitled to their opinions without being called names.
Did I say that calling someone homophobic is name calling.. No I didnt. I was referring to other things that had been said to other posters who didnt like the kiss.
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Exactly...