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Inspector Montalbano

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SOOP Fri 13-Apr-12 17:18:45

Montalbano smile Such a dishy Italian specimen wink

gracesmum Fri 13-Apr-12 17:11:13

My Italian is just about as extensive as my Danish.......grin but these progs are wonderful aren't they?

GoldenGran Fri 13-Apr-12 16:51:52

Loved every minute of it, loved all his fellow policemen, want to go toSicily now, and will download the books.

snailspeak Fri 13-Apr-12 16:09:19

"Montalbano sono" just trips off the lips. Adore him and the series which is a 12 parter but not sure where we are at now. Inspector Montalbano is my weekly treat. He is soooo sexy - am I allowed to say that? blush Thanks for the tip about the books, Jacey.

The Killings was hugely enjoyable too. It is so refreshing to find something watchable on TV these days.

Yes, I have been to Sicily for a friend's daughter's wedding which was quite different from an English one. The island is enchanting but we were warned of a few "no-go" areas after dark and there were mutterings about the mafia but we had no problems. What I think we remember most is the smell of wild herbs everywhere as the sun beat down on the ground.

Incidentally, wouldn't mind Montalbano's villa right on the beach. Sheer luxury.

greenmossgiel Fri 13-Apr-12 15:38:41

Discovered that I can get all of the series - from mid- February!! I've just watched the first episode....intend watching the second one in a minute! grin

Grannylin Fri 13-Apr-12 14:45:50

Thanks, I'd forgotten I'd seen an episode and meant to watch more! Always wanted to go to Sicily...anyone been.Just put off by the very twisty roads!

gracesmum Fri 13-Apr-12 13:58:04

Now all I need to die happy is a TV series of Inspector Brunetti (Donna Leon) - do read these if you haven't already [rapture] emoticon

Jacey Fri 13-Apr-12 13:54:39

Love the series too ...both for him and the wonderful scenery!!

Have now started to read the books ...up to Book 4 ...think the series has actually kept well to the original stories ...the author is Andrea Camilleri.

I'm down-loading them onto my Kindle!! smile

gracesmum Fri 13-Apr-12 12:33:29

I have loved these! I enjoyed the books and was sceptical as to how successful they would be on TV, but they are brilliant. Montalbano's dry sense of humour is wonderful and in fact all the characters work really well.

greenmossgiel Fri 13-Apr-12 12:28:20

I've seen it once,*gangy5*, and I really did enjoy it! Like you said, the scenery is beautiful - and as for the storyline, I kept wondering when all the nasty stuff was going to happen, and was pleasantly surprised when it didn't! I'm going to have a look to see if I can watch another episode on 'catch-up'! (He's a very handsome chap....)!! smile

gangy5 Fri 13-Apr-12 12:15:08

Have any of you been watching this series on BBC 4 Saturday nights? I should have posted before as I feel that the series could be nearing it's end.
I love it - the inspector is delicious as is the scenery of Sicily where it is set. I find it so refreshingly realistic with storylines that are uncomplicated. Our detetective series produced here are so dark and depressing to watch.
With the juicy detective and the sunshine I feel totally uplifted after viewing.