I am enjoying Julia Mckenzie's portrayal of Marple.
It does seem much more faithful to the character in the books.
I couldn't for the life of me place the book that last night's episode was based on though, even though a lot of it was familiar to me.
EDIT - I've just seen the thread on last night's episode where someone has pointed out that Miss Marple wasn't in the book this was based on, so maybe that's what was confusing me!!
Watched last night's episode - did not enjoy it. I cannot understand why they feel the need to 'insert' her into a book which she did not originally appear in. If they have really run out of books (which they haven't) then don't do it. I must say unfortunately, that I am regretting Geraldine McKewan leaving the role now (I didn't think I would) as Julia's portrayal is quite frankly a bit boring to watch. For me Joan Hickson was the definitive Marple but I quite got into Geraldine's portrayal as it was different, a bit batty, more funny but very shrewd. Julia doesn't seem to have found a niche yet and seems unsure how to play her. I'm sure it must be very daunting to take on the role after someone has played her to perfection (JH) for many years but at least Geraldine put something different into it.
Apologies for my post above - it seems that before one cleans ones keyboard, one should check that they're not logged in to anything
ROFLMAO.
I haven't seen last night's yet, but I think I read that it's one where they've shoehorned Miss Marple into an Agatha Christie story that Agatha Christie didn't put her into.
I think I vaguely remember one a few years ago where Miss Marple met Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, but I suppose I might have dreamed it!
Usually there's nothing I like better than a good period drama but I really cannot abide these adaptations of Marple, even the new one with Julia McKenzie. Is there something the matter with me?
I wouldn't worry about it. The only thing wrong with you is that you wonder if there's something wrong with you 'cos you can't get into the Marple series lol
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It does seem much more faithful to the character in the books.
I couldn't for the life of me place the book that last night's episode was based on though, even though a lot of it was familiar to me.
EDIT - I've just seen the thread on last night's episode where someone has pointed out that Miss Marple wasn't in the book this was based on, so maybe that's what was confusing me!!
Apologies for my post above - it seems that before one cleans ones keyboard, one should check that they're not logged in to anything
Brilliant
I've been trying to work out what it was. Thought it was some secret code, Agatha Christie style
That gave me a real laugh! Thanks!
ROFLMAO.
I haven't seen last night's yet, but I think I read that it's one where they've shoehorned Miss Marple into an Agatha Christie story that Agatha Christie didn't put her into.
I think I vaguely remember one a few years ago where Miss Marple met Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, but I suppose I might have dreamed it!
Would you believe that I actually work in IT support too?? I really ought to know better!
I wouldn't worry about it. The only thing wrong with you is that you wonder if there's something wrong with you 'cos you can't get into the Marple series lol
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Apparently it means good day in Klingon ;-);-);-)