Absolutely loved this series , good mix of drama and realistic comedic moments , it had that feel of the Sunday night feelgood programmes we used to get and are much missed. I am looking forward to the second series.
I loved the phone call when Anne Reid said " tell him to eff off " and Sarah Lancashire said " my mother sends her regards" it tickled me as its so true to how we behave in real life
What an amazing show, well acted, well scripted, well characterized-ive really enjoyed the series, its great for the winter
It deserves awards
Whats special about it, is that it is not big stunts, its a very simple idea and its drawn big audiences is kind of like the great british bake off. Its a beautiful programme
Me!!! I actually sobbed as I couldn't hold it in any longer - and then noticed my daughter was crying too!:D
This is the best thing I have seen on Tv for a very long time - I absolutely loved it. So glad it is coming back - I hope all the original cast are in it as each and every one were brilliant! Anne Reid and Derek Jacobi were wonderful but everyone else played a great part. Loved Paul sitting reading the land rover manual and his little comments and Sarah Lancashire's comic timing was perfect
Did you ever see her in Corrie as Raquel? She was awesome and played the part to perfection. I still remember her having French lessons from Ken Barlow and the night Curly Watts took her outside to show her the star he'd bought her was amazing.
shes been a fab actor in many things "Rose and Maloney"
This could have so easily been cloying 'heartwarming' fare, but the performances - Sarah Lancashire and Anne Reid in particular - really lifted it to something special. There was the odd tiresome plot trick (think the car chase in episode 1 and the haunted house last week), but on the whole Sally Wainwright has really done well to create such a believable and layered script. I thought the scene where Caroline told Celia to 'F*** off' was startling and brilliantly played; I liked the contrast between Caroline's usual calm professional air and the way in which her mother's criticism suddenly made her revert to almost-teenage defensiveness. I also thought Celia's reaction to the lesbianism was very believable - many dramas tend to simplify such issues nowadays, but it was good to see an honest depiction the kind of struggles someone of Celia's generation would have with the idea.
Me!!! I actually sobbed as I couldn't hold it in any longer - and then noticed my daughter was crying too!:D
This is the best thing I have seen on Tv for a very long time - I absolutely loved it. So glad it is coming back - I hope all the original cast are in it as each and every one were brilliant! Anne Reid and Derek Jacobi were wonderful but everyone else played a great part. Loved Paul sitting reading the land rover manual and his little comments and Sarah Lancashire's comic timing was perfect
A,,, mazing!!! this was the best i have seen for some time on the BBC!!! The acting really was something else.My whole family were totally engrossed in the story line, a whole hour of sitting totally transfixed by this wonderfully romantic story. Sarah Lancaster was superb, along with ALL the cast. Cant wait for this to return:)
This has been an excellent series. Great writing and great acting. I hope it wins lots of awards. Nicola Walker was outstanding.She should get best supporting actress award. That scene in the hospital when she was talking to Celia outside her dad's room made me cry. can't wait for second series.
shes been a fab actor in many things "Rose and Maloney"
Total gem of a programme well done to the beeb
Loved ight back to when she first appeared in Clocking Off..this series showcased some of the most succesful acotrs and actresses we have..Christopher ecclestone,,david morrisey,.john simm,,philip glenister,leslie sharp to name just a few..if you have never seen it it is often repeated on a couple of sky channels..definitely worth a watch.
CLOCKING OFF ON CBS NOW..FLICKING THOUGH CHANNELS AND JUST FOUND IT ..HOW WEIRD.
I really liked Sarah in "All The Small Things". I really wish they made another series of that.
And me, loved that programme.
I've loved every minute of Last Tango in Halifax and it came as a wonderful surprise last night that they are doing a second series (not been on the thread for ages).
Ann Reid and Derek Jacobi are just wonderful and I've enjoyed all the other characters.
It's made me laugh and cry in equal measure - just quality.
Loved this series so much too! Everything was excellent, especially the acting - Anne Reid was fabulous, all of them were. I loved how the other side of Celia came out. The dinner party scene was so intense. Just an amazing show.
I thought so too - and I loved (and totally believed in) the relationship she and her dad shared.
Nicola's so good and underrated. I can't take Sarah Lancashire seriously in much but she did well in the last episode. I found Anne Reid too good and uncomfortable when she was being horrible and Derek Jacobi has been fantastic throughout.
I loved it, I thought all the principal characters were beautifully portrayed and I was able to sympathise with their plight. (even Celia's problem with Caroline, you could say that she wanted her to have the happy marriage she didn't, but I think deep down she always just wanted her own way and was very bitter.)
I thought Gillian was brilliant in showing how needy and desperate to be loved by anyone however unsuitable, presumably because of her abusive marriage because her relationship with her father was fantastic.
In fact the only people who grated were Ronnie Ancona (although she improved in the final episode, slightly) and the teacher who set out to blackmail Caroline, the rest of the cast were sublime,
Superb actors, but be honest - it's a bit dull isn't it?
I perhaps know what you mean because I usually watch things like Homeland, NCIS, The Hour, Secret State, Sherlock - where there are plots (frequently preposterous plots) relating to stuff of national or international importance.
However, I can still watch - and appreciate - well-written, beautifully observed and acted domestic drama (not soaps!) and Last Tango really worked for me. It's a different pace of drama but just as welcome and rewarding as more frantic series.
It started off well but by the end I couldn't have cared less about the characters. I gave up halfway through the last episode having decided that I didn't want to waste another half hour of my life on it.
I loved it, I thought all the principal characters were beautifully portrayed and I was able to sympathise with their plight. (even Celia's problem with Caroline, you could say that she wanted her to have the happy marriage she didn't, but I think deep down she always just wanted her own way and was very bitter.)
I thought Gillian was brilliant in showing how needy and desperate to be loved by anyone however unsuitable, presumably because of her abusive marriage because her relationship with her father was fantastic.
In fact the only people who grated were Ronnie Ancona (although she improved in the final episode, slightly) and the teacher who set out to blackmail Caroline, the rest of the cast were sublime,
I actually liked Judith, she was funny. And she became quite sweet in the 2nd to last episode. I was amused by how we heard her and Caroline had even sort of become friends in the last episode. I'd like Judith back in series 2, I really do think every character adds something to the magic of the show.
I want to see where all of them are taken in the next series, they left it so all could be continued.
It started off well but by the end I couldn't have cared less about the characters. I gave up halfway through the last episode having decided that I didn't want to waste another half hour of my life on it.
Posts like the above always make me chortle
Excellent series, the last episode a real rarity in that it was a well-judged climax and yet sets everything up nicely for 2nd series.
The flash-back scene when Alan was in a coma / sedation was outstanding and very moving. Really made me think about love, the passing of time and how your life can turn on a sixpence without you realising it until many years later.......
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I loved the phone call when Anne Reid said " tell him to eff off " and Sarah Lancashire said " my mother sends her regards" it tickled me as its so true to how we behave in real life
It deserves awards
Whats special about it, is that it is not big stunts, its a very simple idea and its drawn big audiences is kind of like the great british bake off. Its a beautiful programme
Have you seen Fresh Meat? Tony Gardner plays a similar character in that.
Me!!! I actually sobbed as I couldn't hold it in any longer - and then noticed my daughter was crying too!:D
This is the best thing I have seen on Tv for a very long time - I absolutely loved it. So glad it is coming back - I hope all the original cast are in it as each and every one were brilliant! Anne Reid and Derek Jacobi were wonderful but everyone else played a great part. Loved Paul sitting reading the land rover manual and his little comments and Sarah Lancashire's comic timing was perfect
I found this on iplayer and was glued immediately!
UK drama's have been bad for a while and the recent ITV attempts were dismal, but this was brilliant, totally enjoyable to watch. A+ to the beeb
shes been a fab actor in many things "Rose and Maloney"
Total gem of a programme well done to the beeb
Not for much longer I suspect. This drama will probably do more for tourism than any advertisements could. The views are breathtaking.
Loved ight back to when she first appeared in Clocking Off..this series showcased some of the most succesful acotrs and actresses we have..Christopher ecclestone,,david morrisey,.john simm,,philip glenister,leslie sharp to name just a few..if you have never seen it it is often repeated on a couple of sky channels..definitely worth a watch.
CLOCKING OFF ON CBS NOW..FLICKING THOUGH CHANNELS AND JUST FOUND IT ..HOW WEIRD.
And me, loved that programme.
I've loved every minute of Last Tango in Halifax and it came as a wonderful surprise last night that they are doing a second series (not been on the thread for ages).
Ann Reid and Derek Jacobi are just wonderful and I've enjoyed all the other characters.
It's made me laugh and cry in equal measure - just quality.
Can't wait for Series 2
Nicola's so good and underrated. I can't take Sarah Lancashire seriously in much but she did well in the last episode. I found Anne Reid too good and uncomfortable when she was being horrible and Derek Jacobi has been fantastic throughout.
Superb actors, but be honest - it's a bit dull isn't it?
You are so wrong! Since when has Emmerdale had such intense acting?
I thought Gillian was brilliant in showing how needy and desperate to be loved by anyone however unsuitable, presumably because of her abusive marriage because her relationship with her father was fantastic.
In fact the only people who grated were Ronnie Ancona (although she improved in the final episode, slightly) and the teacher who set out to blackmail Caroline, the rest of the cast were sublime,
However, I can still watch - and appreciate - well-written, beautifully observed and acted domestic drama (not soaps!) and Last Tango really worked for me. It's a different pace of drama but just as welcome and rewarding as more frantic series.
I actually liked Judith, she was funny. And she became quite sweet in the 2nd to last episode. I was amused by how we heard her and Caroline had even sort of become friends in the last episode. I'd like Judith back in series 2, I really do think every character adds something to the magic of the show.
I want to see where all of them are taken in the next series, they left it so all could be continued.
Posts like the above always make me chortle
Excellent series, the last episode a real rarity in that it was a well-judged climax and yet sets everything up nicely for 2nd series.
The flash-back scene when Alan was in a coma / sedation was outstanding and very moving. Really made me think about love, the passing of time and how your life can turn on a sixpence without you realising it until many years later.......