20/12
Synopsis
It follows Rupert Campbell-Black and Tony Baddingham as they have a long-standing rivalry that comes to a head. Coincidentally, Aidan Turner has previously filmed at Chavenage House (The Priory in Rivals). The same location was also used to portray Trenwith House in the 2015 BBC television adaptation of Poldark. I laugh at some of the criticism, clearly from readers who take themselves too seriously. This is Jilly Cooper’s adaptation. It’s not a series for intellectualising or moral judgement. It’s very funny. Wonderfully chosen. Yes, RCB’s hair and eyes are the wrong colour. Just like Taggie’s hair. But it works. Somehow. RCB will disappoint some for that reason. But Alex Hassell captures everything else about him. Danny Dyer is perfect. David Tennant is EXCELLENT as always. And Aidan Turner is simply wonderful, if a little young to play Declan. He falters a bit in the last third. But yeah, it’s funny. I saw it all at once.