A proper play...

Didn't get to see it but may watch on catch-up.. don't forget Downton Abbey is back next Sunday..

Downton! I do like that series but, oh my goodness, it really does mean the end of summer, just as surely as the Last Night of the Proms

I watched it too feetlebaum and agree entirely with your comments. Such a great treat to watch a real play on tv. Lots of good drama coming up but sometimes the really old ones are somehow more satisfying.

Yes, it was very good. But I don't think it was an improvement on the old film version in which Alastair Sim played the sardonically sinister "inspector". Still, I expect a lot of younger people wouldn't bother to watch an old black and white film (I think it was black and white) but they may have watched this.

My friend is a huge Dr Who fan but I'm afraid I just don't get it.

We loved it. Totally absorbing.

I watched it too. I saw the play at the theatre years ago. I enjoyed the new BBC production immensely, particularly liked the incidental music, and wonder what it was as I didn't recognise it.
I never watched Downton Abbey. I don't really do serials or soap operas. Indo like a good drama though.

I do, where did the n come from?

Loved it! 2 of our DDs did it at school so we have seen lots of versions - this one was particular good. Miranda Richardson was superb.

But, did any one spot the glaring continuity boob? Just after Sheila gave the ring back to Gerald it was still on her finger!

At last the BBC has returned to something it used to be good at. I loved it, lets hope they keep up the quality.

Oh, I agree, an hour and a half of really good drama. Bring on more please.

It was really good, a long time since I saw it, but I don't think there could have been better casting, great acting and nice to see they are doing these classic plays every week for a while.

I agree it was a great version. Only spoilt by DH, a philistine who hadn't seen or read it, speculating on whodunnit

Eloethan we said exactly the same. That film is the definitive version for me. But this one was very good, excellent performances. Did anyone see the stage version a few years back with a lopsided doll's house into which some of the cast members had to insert themselves? And people pointlessly wandering about the stage?

The Go-Between next Sunday - can't wait!

Yes, we did Lily. Very odd!! Some plays should not be mucked about with!

I do love a good play (hat hate musicals!!) so really enjoyed last nights offering. We always watch the Alastair Sim version if its on though and I must say I enjoyed the Stephen Fry version too. It was great when the BBC used to do plays regularly often taken directly from the West End - loved the Aykbourns especially.

Yes; we were trying to recall that play last night; saw it at Nottingham Theatre Royal. Used to go to the theatre a lot back then, but a series of disappointments made us go very infrequently now.