Esio Trot

I didn't hold out much hope for Esio Trot but decided to watch as I'm a huge fan of Dustin Hoffman. I'm not keen on Dahl and I suppose this sort of story could be described as "magical realism" (?) which, again, I don't like much - but I thought the whole thing was beautifully produced and very enjoyable.

What a lovely place the film Quartet was set in - I couldn't quite understand why anyone would be upset at spending their final years in such fantastic surroundings and among people with whom they shared a common love of music.

Much as I admire many of the actors who over the years have been given honours, I think the whole system is absolutely ridiculous - why honour someone for being lucky enough to forge a career doing something they love and for which they are amply rewarded? For the majority of actors, just having the opportunity to get some acting work would be reward enough.

Someone mentioned 'Miranda' I am so pleased she has given up on her show. It was becoming so silly, and I think she has more to offer than that. A wise woman to decide when to leave.

I agree PRINTMISS, whilst I find Miranda Hart very likeable and she does raise a laugh, I can't help thinking the humour in her programme is completely ridiculous and quite infantile a lot of the time, maybe as you say it's a good time to call it quits.

I was bored stiff with Esio Trott. I've never been a huge fan of Dustin Hoffman, and I thought Judy Dench was wasted. I did enjoy Quartet. Nice to see Tom Courteney on screen, and so many veteran musicians getting a shout in it, especially Dame Gwyneth Jones, an exceptional Wagnerian singer in her day and always a joy to listen to.

We enjoyed Esio Trot, The Boy in the Dress, Mapp and Lucia and were glad that Miranda and Gary were married in the end! Another eccentric Christmas offering we liked was Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death.

Now we are eagerly awaiting Broadchurch Two.