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mapp and lucia?

(35 Posts)
TerriBull Tue 30-Dec-14 11:15:57

Yes definitely Rye, it looked very beautiful, it's a lovely place was there a couple of years ago.

Ana Tue 30-Dec-14 11:12:20

grin

Veryoldbear Tue 30-Dec-14 11:09:23

Men can appreciate it. Jolly good manly stuff, particularly for us tweed-clad ex-Indian Army types. Quai-Hai! (said he, draining his Scotch and Soda and falling over)

Jane10 Tue 30-Dec-14 10:13:42

Read the books nina they are hilarious vignettes of ever so polite bitching and are beautifully written. I love EF Benson. I gather there`s an EF Benson appreciation society which meets annually in Rye which is where EF Benson located the stories in the first place so its an obvious location to film in. It cant have changed much since the books were first written. I don't think its a "mens" programme!

PRINTMISS Tue 30-Dec-14 10:11:14

I found it very enjoyable, about the only decent thing on!

ninathenana Tue 30-Dec-14 10:02:31

So DH and I were right, it was Rye smile we haven't been for several years but thought we recognised it. It's a beautiful little town. We have a photo of DC aged 7 and 10 approx taken at the top of the church tower.

I haven't read the books or seen the C4 production. I enjoyed it but DH was bored stiff so I don't think I bother with any more.

Stansgran Tue 30-Dec-14 09:55:19

Loved the books but felt a bit apprehensive about this new version. I've got company at the moment so the tv is not on(company has gone up to Hadrians wall which is why I'm taking time out.

annsixty Tue 30-Dec-14 09:19:11

I loved it Jane perhaps not quite as true to the books as the other version but the acting was superb and Rye looked perfect.

Teetime Tue 30-Dec-14 09:18:17

Yes Jane I agree Tilling did look wonderful. I enjoyed the E F Benson books years a go and the version with Prunella Scales as Mapp, Nigel Hawthorn (Bertie) and I think Geraldine McEwan as Lucia. I think Miranda Richardson is a bit hampered by the joke teeth. I'll keep watching as the stories are delicious.

Jane10 Tue 30-Dec-14 09:03:43

What did people think about this bbc version? I loved the old channel 4 one on years ago. I adore the books and was worried modern tv might not capture the nuances but it was OK. Certainly 'Tilling' looked perfect.