Unforgotten Series Two 5/1/17 ITV

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suesuesue

06-01-2017

Originally Posted by Versailles:
“The first series introduced me to the best actor I have ever experienced on tv. I do not know his name, but he was in his seventies, with a sick wife, and had blond hair.”

Tom Courtenay?
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0183822/
Only a bit famous 😀

GoinGaga

06-01-2017

I think you may be referring to Tom Courtenay. He is indeed a wonderful actor.

suesuesue

06-01-2017

Originally Posted by Artygill:
“It was quite a surprise to see Wendy Craig playing the part of an 80yr old, but even more so that she hardly spoke at all. Surely an actress of her calibre will have a more central role in the coming episodes? Nice to see her again though. ”

Similar with S1, the calibre of actors is outstanding. The downside is that as with S1 when you see the likes of Tom Courtenay/Gemma Jones apparently playing no more than extras at the start you know they are going to be significant as the story goes along.

anyonefortennis

06-01-2017

Originally Posted by suesuesue:
“Similar with S1, the calibre of actors is outstanding. The downside is that as with S1 when you see the likes of Tom Courtenay/Gemma Jones apparently playing no more than extras at the start you know they are going to be significant as the story goes along.”

So Wendy Craig probably killed him.

suesuesue

06-01-2017

Originally Posted by dippydancing:
“I agree with both of these BIBs

Right- I did this for The Missing, so I am remaining to true to saddo-type and doing it again here: the images in the opening credits which will no doubt all turn out to be significant somehow. Tragic, I know, but the producers put them there knowing that nerds like me will take the bait:

-pub-restaurant table set for two
-sunlight & dust
-woman in retro florals washing up
-ruined pier
-computer keybard
-chequebook & pen
-placards with slogans --- defo H Block and Ireland on placards so 80s protest march maybe?
-posh front door
-2 silhouette profiles
-2 hands, one possibly bound
-hand under a pub table passing something to another hand --- looked a bit too big to be a wrap but could be
-church spire
-gas towers
-shadow on floorboards of someone holding scissors
-sink with clothes being washed --- bloodied clothes?
-striped sleeve (pyjama?) in water --- look like pyjamas
-credit card on a table with cocaine(?) --- coke and card
-trees --- couldn't see the rope because of glare
-girl's bedroom with posters of 80s popstars (Madonna, Nik Kershaw & Kajagoogoo...!) --- and a Sesame St toy!
-tent interior
-picnic --- now that was interesting. The body in case was found on the River Lea. NW commented it was a popular picnic spot. But then the Cotswolds must have many picnic/camping locations?
-buoy & boat in water -- couldn't work out what that shot was of
-wine glasses
-fashionable terrace/club(?) exterior
-tall modern building lit up at night
-wardrobe of old-fashioned women's clothes (possibly with a suitcase) --- defo suitcase in wardrobe and looked the same style as the one found containing body
-exterior of tent

Looking forward to seeing how all these turn up in the story ”

I love a challenge especially a sleuth one! My take on your points from opening titles above.

suesuesue

06-01-2017

Originally Posted by anyonefortennis:
“So Wendy Craig probably killed him. ”

That Wendy Craig eh! Half of the cast from Butterflies and that nanny thing she did were never seen again (allegedly!)

anyonefortennis

06-01-2017

Originally Posted by suesuesue:
“That Wendy Craig eh! Half of the cast from Butterflies and that nanny thing she did were never seen again (allegedly!)”

She's been in hiding after killing that guy in the suitcase.

Mint-Opinion

06-01-2017

Originally Posted by tartan-belle:
“A gay theme ran through the first series, I think? Wasn't wheelchair man with men?”

Wheelchair man? Is that the new Marvel film???

Artygill

06-01-2017

Originally Posted by anyonefortennis:
“So Wendy Craig probably killed him. ”

My thoughts exactly!

Imogen_Richards

06-01-2017

Originally Posted by anyonefortennis:
“So Wendy Craig probably killed him. ”

I wouldn't be at all surprised!

Imogen_Richards

06-01-2017

The nurse said she had been away owtte for ten years. Prison? I'm thinking of the prison protest placards in the opening credits.

prehensile

06-01-2017

Just got round to watching it. Cracking start to the new series !

I love the way the Sanjeev Bhaskar character always always always has a rucksack over his shoulder. Can't explain why, it just feels 'right'

dippydancing

06-01-2017

Originally Posted by Versailles:
“This series reminds me why British tv is so much better than American.
The women look normal. They are allowed to not wear heels, have fake teeth, tan, hair or nails.”

Yep- can't bear the sight of OTT white teeth.

Originally Posted by suesuesue:
“I love a challenge especially a sleuth one! My take on your points from opening titles above.”

Thank you- I like your picnic/river connection; the R. Lea goes through various interesting parts of NE London, so there's lots of scope there. As for the girl's 80s bedroom, Tessa seems too old for that, so I'm guessing for now it's Elise's while Marion was AWOL?

Originally Posted by Imogen_Richards:
“The nurse said she had been away owtte for ten years. Prison? I'm thinking of the prison protest placards in the opening credits.”

I like the idea of her being in prison, but The Guardian says the placards are about the H Block protests, which would mean N Ireland, so I can't see Marion being sent there, unless it was for terrorist offences?

Imogen_Richards

06-01-2017

Originally Posted by dippydancing:
“Yep- can't bear the sight of OTT white teeth.

Thank you- I like your picnic/river connection; the R. Lea goes through various interesting parts of NE London, so there's lots of scope there. As for the girl's 80s bedroom, Tessa seems too old for that, so I'm guessing for now it's Elise's while Marion was AWOL?

I like the idea of her being in prison, but The Guardian says the placards are about the H Block protests, which would mean N Ireland, so I can't see Marion being sent there, unless it was for terrorist offences?”

Ah - didn't get the H Block reference.

Versailles

06-01-2017

Originally Posted by suesuesue:
“Tom Courtenay?
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0183822/
Only a bit famous 😀”

Originally Posted by GoinGaga:
“I think you may be referring to Tom Courtenay. He is indeed a wonderful actor.”

Yes, that is the one. Fantastic actor.

Pin_Swede

07-01-2017

That's Tom Courtenay
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0183822/?ref_=tt_cl_t10

Edit:
Oops: already discussed!

theid

07-01-2017

Like 'No Offence" which is written by Paul Abbott of 'Shameless' fame, there's a lot more to it than the usual cop show. Love it!

1fab

07-01-2017

Originally Posted by Imogen_Richards:
“It'll be on CCTV.”

So he'll be caught anyway?

Imogen_Richards

07-01-2017

Originally Posted by 1fab:
“So he'll be caught anyway?”

Oh yes, there may be trouble ahead.

Well known actress in minor role alert!

Spoiler

Kaz159

07-01-2017

I've just watched the first episode and thought it was great, really good start. I thought the first series was excellent so I have high hopes for this one.

dippydancing

07-01-2017

Originally Posted by Imogen_Richards:
“Oh yes, there may be trouble ahead.

Well known actress in minor role alert!

Spoiler

I noticed that the woman handing Flo over to the barrister and his partner was played by Emma Cunliffe ( The Lakes, etc). I wasn't certain so I watched again and I'm pretty sure it's her. I can't believe she would only appear so briefly, so maybe Flora does end up back at the children's home.

”

Excellent spot- it's Derek Riddell all over again...

suesuesue

07-01-2017

Originally Posted by Imogen_Richards:
“Oh yes, there may be trouble ahead.

Well known actress in minor role alert! ]”

I saw her name in the opening credits and forgot I hadn't noticed her in the episode. Not surprising as when I FFd thru again she was seen only briefly in profile. That's the point I made upthread : in S1 respected actors turned up briefly, almost as extras, but it was clear that an actor of their calibre had to play a bigger part eventually. Intrigued to find out what part she'll play.

Back to the credits, is the front door Tess's house?

dippydancing

Yesterday, 02:11

Originally Posted by suesuesue:
“I saw her name in the opening credits and forgot I hadn't noticed her in the episode. Not surprising as when I FFd thru again she was seen only briefly in profile. That's the point I made upthread : in S1 respected actors turned up briefly, almost as extras, but it was clear that an actor of their calibre had to play a bigger part eventually. Intrigued to find out what part she'll play.

Back to the credits, is the front door Tess's house?”

No- credits door is dark brown with plants surrounding it; Tess' door is red with no plants.

suesuesue

Yesterday, 02:22

Originally Posted by dippydancing:
“No- credits door is dark brown with plants surrounding it; Tess' door is red with no plants.”

Yes 20 + years on a lick of red paint and plants removed maybe. I was thinking more of the look of the property. Victorian (?), bay window (possibly double bay?). Anyway just going a bit The Missing and seeing clues where there are none 😀

FrankBT

Yesterday, 03:37

Quite tedious really. After recently watching something as riveting as The Missing. and then coming down to the level of a humdrum thriller like this, where I really don't care that much about the characters, I found myself yawning through most of it. Not sure I'll bother with the rest.

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