I think the escape artist is the DT character - there was some allusion early on to a (or the) defendent needing Paul Daniels - ie, a magician - whereas what was needed was an Houdini... DT. Or maybe I imagined that exchange?!
No, you're right, but I think the twist might be that the defendant also escapes.
Something I'm confused about - I thought that when David Tennant and the solicitor were asking Liam Foyle questions near the beginning, he was saying things like, "We thought the blood on our shoes was from a dead squirrel", "We do the washing on a Tuesday", etc. So who is "we"? Did he have an accomplice, or does he have multiple personalities / imaginary friends?
Gosh yes, I thought about that then promptly forgot. Somebody's got to feed those birds when he's banged up
Toby Kebbell was absolutely frightening as Foyle, kudos to him.
Indeed. Can't see why people rave about Tennant, he's nothing special imo. But Kebbell is terrific. Look at his performance as Rob Gretton in "Control"*, equally convincing but what a contrast.
Thinking about the stuff in court that DT used to get the case thrown out, I can't understand why the computer expert was giving evidence about which websites Liam Foyle's credit card was used to access? I would have thought they would have one witness who would testify about the credit card stuff, and another one who would testify about what was actually found on the computer? I don't see how the computer expert could also be the credit card expert?
In any case, there should have been someone who could point out that Liam Foyle could have accessed the websites from some other device, even if he really did only have one computer.
Something I'm confused about - I thought that when David Tennant and the solicitor were asking Liam Foyle questions near the beginning, he was saying things like, "We thought the blood on our shoes was from a dead squirrel", "We do the washing on a Tuesday", etc. So who is "we"? Did he have an accomplice, or does he have multiple personalities / imaginary friends?
I interpreted this as DT's character coaching Foyle as to what to say when Foyle had to give his testimony....
Thinking about the stuff in court that DT used to get the case thrown out, I can't understand why the computer expert was giving evidence about which websites Liam Foyle's credit card was used to access? I would have thought they would have one witness who would testify about the credit card stuff, and another one who would testify about what was actually found on the computer? I don't see how the computer expert could also be the credit card expert?
In any case, there should have been someone who could point out that Liam Foyle could have accessed the websites from some other device, even if he really did only have one computer.
They had a chap from the bank, too didn't they? it did all seem a bit sketchy though, thinking about it. I wonder if we may hear from DT's computer expert at some point, proving Foyle's innocence after DT's killed him?
This reminds me of a story they had running in "The Practice" where they defended a serial killer and got him off on a technicality and he started stalking the female lawyer who was the girlfriend of the lawyer who got him off. It was really creepy and this is too. The guy playing Foyle is very believable.
Sorry, his complaint wasn't actually about the refusal to shake hands, I was just guessing that that was the real reason why he complained.
No, I'm sorry, I realised that. I'm just relieved someone cleared up who it was that complained as I thought it might've been the opposing lawyer and I missed the name.
No, I'm sorry, I realised that. I'm just relieved someone cleared up who it was that complained as I thought it might've been the opposing lawyer and I missed the name.
I think the actual reason given was that DT's character hadn't believed in his innocence ? I'm sure that was the gist of it.
Seems a very strange complaint to make and wonder if that happens in RL
I recorded it, but wasn't going to watch it because i'm not a fan of David Tennant, however I gave it a try and I thought Tennant was good in this, it's an interesting storyline, and the guy playing Foyle was excellent, he was really creepy.
The only downside was you could drive an articulated lorry through the plot holes
also how can Sophie Okonedo defend the man if she knows the victim, should you not have some one impartial?
Pretty tricky to find someone amongst the tight-knit world of barristers who would fit the bill in a case like this. In any case the defending barrister does not have to be impartial, indeed should not be impartial but should be fighting there client's corner as best they can.
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No, you're right, but I think the twist might be that the defendant also escapes.
He was excellent - and I thought he had a slight look of Fred West about him - but with better hair.
Yes, very scary smile. I would definitely make sure to shake his hand if offered.
Gosh yes, I thought about that then promptly forgot. Somebody's got to feed those birds when he's banged up
Indeed. Can't see why people rave about Tennant, he's nothing special imo. But Kebbell is terrific. Look at his performance as Rob Gretton in "Control"*, equally convincing but what a contrast.
*(contains swearing!)
In any case, there should have been someone who could point out that Liam Foyle could have accessed the websites from some other device, even if he really did only have one computer.
I interpreted this as DT's character coaching Foyle as to what to say when Foyle had to give his testimony....
Not sure that I am right, but it fits...
They had a chap from the bank, too didn't they? it did all seem a bit sketchy though, thinking about it. I wonder if we may hear from DT's computer expert at some point, proving Foyle's innocence after DT's killed him?
Yes This is how I thought.
Apart from his showbiz teeth.
I found the whole thing dull and predictable.
He complained about that, which stopped DT being able to do the Silk thing?! That's even more confusing now, but thanks for helping!
Isn't that against the rules?
Sorry, his complaint wasn't actually about the refusal to shake hands, I was just guessing that that was the real reason why he complained.
No, I'm sorry, I realised that. I'm just relieved someone cleared up who it was that complained as I thought it might've been the opposing lawyer and I missed the name.
The second sentence of my post answered that. Thanks for reading the whole post before jumping down my throat(!)
I think the actual reason given was that DT's character hadn't believed in his innocence ? I'm sure that was the gist of it.
Seems a very strange complaint to make and wonder if that happens in RL
Really odd. Also why was it taken so seriously as the case was dropped?!
Yes that was the other odd thing, to actually put his new job on hold because of it
The only downside was you could drive an articulated lorry through the plot holes
pleasantly surprised by it though.
Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/10412315/The-Escape-Artist-episode-1-review.html
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