Well I thought it was powerful , and well acted. Deserves a few awards.
Agree Benji, it was damn good and thought provoking. We rarely see the personal side of someone accused and lambasted in the press before even before being charged and then subsequently not charged.
Agree Benji, it was damn good and thought provoking. We rarely see the personal side of someone accused and lambasted in the press before even before being charged and then subsequently not charged.
I see from the article posted above that he feels fortunate. He perhaps feels vindicated when he was given a voice to speak out about the terrible injustice he suffered. I suppose many never get that sort of closure. And I'm sure there are many victims out there who are unheard. It was thought provoking. And makes me even more cynical about stories in the press.
Christopher Jefferies was involved in the making of this programme, so if he didn't kick about that aspect of the portrayal, then it's not for anyone else to, really.
He's the one who should know best after all.
Pretty sure there's a link early in the thread where he had something to say about that.
I've seen very, very little of the real man on camera, so can't say.
I suspect some of the mannerisms are overdone, if so they're not required.
Obviously there's enough there, without adding anything to it.
I thought it was excellent - terribly upsetting events though. I thought they did a great job of bringing home what a nightmare it would be to have the press after you, how wrong, and not forgetting the girl who died either. I thought Jason Watkins was wonderful - very touching. I also thought his lawyers and his friend were very good.
Christopher Jefferies was involved in the making of this programme, so if he didn't kick about that aspect of the portrayal, then it's not for anyone else to, really.
He's the one who should know best after all.
Whether he was happy with the performance is not the point, this is my opinion. And I base that on the extensive media coverage and interviews with the man himself, and that is clearly NOT how Jeffries was.
Secondly, why do you assume he was happy with the way he was portrayed? When such programmes are made there are contracts, agreements, clauses and stipulations made by the programme makers to ensure they have the freedom to make it the way they want. And there will always be changes and compromises with such 'factual' dramas.
I just wanted to make that clear, as somehow the quote got mixed up and I wanted to disassociate myself from it.. I read papers myself and I know I'm not scum.
It seems almost wrong to say it because it's real lives but a fantastic, thought provoking programme.
Deserves all of the praise it has received, Jason Watkins was brilliant. Shame its viewing figures aren't great though. I just hope the press are never allowed to do that to someone in the future.
I didn't think the viewing figures would be particularly good. Not because the mainstream press haven't exactly hyped it, but because for some reason these illuminating, piercing dramas often tend to get higher critical acclaim than ratings. I remember when ITV showed a riveting drama about the tragic Jean Claude de Menezes shooting at Stockwell, the ratings were disappointing. Seems soap and fiction sells better, people just don't want to take the red pill.
Thanks for the link. I found it very interesting. I lived two doors away from Quentin Crisp in London. He was different, eccentric, gentle and courageous in the face of ridicule. He had his own quiet dignity.
I see from the article posted above that he feels fortunate. He perhaps feels vindicated when he was given a voice to speak out about the terrible injustice he suffered. I suppose many never get that sort of closure. And I'm sure there are many victims out there who are unheard. It was thought provoking. And makes me even more cynical about stories in the press.
I am always very cynical about the papers Benji, I will not buy them and have not done for years. I believe he had the brains to fight them, a light bulb moment and well done to him.
I noted on the credits that he is still involved with justice against the press.
One of the most powerful things I've seen on tv in years. Hats off to all involved, including the family of poor girl for allowing the programme to be made.
I think his voice intonations and tone are very well done. But feel looking at news reports and interviews the real Christopher is much more direct and steely than portrayed in the drama.
I think his voice intonations and tone are very well done. But feel looking at news reports and interviews the real Christopher is much more direct and steely than portrayed in the drama.
Yes but remember that by the time of that interview he will have become much more familiar and comfortable with being in the public eye. He probably would have had some media training too.
Right down to the flexible fingers which were shown from the beginning.
I don't think he's on the Autistic Spectrum whatsoever. I do think as a poster upthread said, he may be an ascetic. He's entitled and until this literally was dumped on his doorstep he was living a calm and fulfilled life.
I loved the brief scene where the press lined up and declared themselves guilty.
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Agree Benji, it was damn good and thought provoking. We rarely see the personal side of someone accused and lambasted in the press before even before being charged and then subsequently not charged.
I see from the article posted above that he feels fortunate. He perhaps feels vindicated when he was given a voice to speak out about the terrible injustice he suffered. I suppose many never get that sort of closure. And I'm sure there are many victims out there who are unheard. It was thought provoking. And makes me even more cynical about stories in the press.
Pretty sure there's a link early in the thread where he had something to say about that.
I've seen very, very little of the real man on camera, so can't say.
I suspect some of the mannerisms are overdone, if so they're not required.
Obviously there's enough there, without adding anything to it.
Whether he was happy with the performance is not the point, this is my opinion. And I base that on the extensive media coverage and interviews with the man himself, and that is clearly NOT how Jeffries was.
Secondly, why do you assume he was happy with the way he was portrayed? When such programmes are made there are contracts, agreements, clauses and stipulations made by the programme makers to ensure they have the freedom to make it the way they want. And there will always be changes and compromises with such 'factual' dramas.
I just wanted to make that clear, as somehow the quote got mixed up and I wanted to disassociate myself from it.. I read papers myself and I know I'm not scum.
Here's the real Christopher Jefferies speaking to ITV News, if you watch this you can see the portrayal is almost spot on.
I didn't think the viewing figures would be particularly good. Not because the mainstream press haven't exactly hyped it, but because for some reason these illuminating, piercing dramas often tend to get higher critical acclaim than ratings. I remember when ITV showed a riveting drama about the tragic Jean Claude de Menezes shooting at Stockwell, the ratings were disappointing. Seems soap and fiction sells better, people just don't want to take the red pill.
You're kidding, right?
Thanks for the link. I found it very interesting. I lived two doors away from Quentin Crisp in London. He was different, eccentric, gentle and courageous in the face of ridicule. He had his own quiet dignity.
As did and does Mr Jefferies.
Excellently portrayed by Jason Watkins. Striking resemblence.
I am always very cynical about the papers Benji, I will not buy them and have not done for years. I believe he had the brains to fight them, a light bulb moment and well done to him.
I noted on the credits that he is still involved with justice against the press.
Shine Andy, that is so spot on and unbelievable to coin a phrase.
My what a damn good portrayal of him.
Yes but remember that by the time of that interview he will have become much more familiar and comfortable with being in the public eye. He probably would have had some media training too.
Tabac lied about that to shift the blame to Christopher.
Right down to the flexible fingers which were shown from the beginning.
I don't think he's on the Autistic Spectrum whatsoever. I do think as a poster upthread said, he may be an ascetic. He's entitled and until this literally was dumped on his doorstep he was living a calm and fulfilled life.
I loved the brief scene where the press lined up and declared themselves guilty.
I despise them.
The author's twitter account is @infamyinfamy; Here he is mocking the programme on twitter: https://twitter.com/infamyinfamy/status/543029744892403712.
Reading the comments on the review, it's obvious that our reviewer was in a minority and in fact sounded like a journalist with an axe to grind.