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The Halcyon

(52 Posts)
Elrel Tue 03-Jan-17 00:29:05

At last, something I can eagerly anticipate each week!

PRINTMISS Thu 05-Jan-17 09:37:50

Yes, I enjoyed it, I think there are certain undercurrents that will come to light as the programme progresses. It was certainly better than some of the awful television which has been shown over the holiday period.

ginny Wed 04-Jan-17 15:58:27

I enjoyed it and will keep watching. Sunday evening is a perfect time for something just to watch and not think about too much.

grannylyn65 Wed 04-Jan-17 12:33:42

??

Jane10 Wed 04-Jan-17 09:26:17

I enjoyed the BBC post war drama also set in a hotel 'Close to the enemy'. It was a bit odd and intriguing.

Lona Tue 03-Jan-17 22:43:47

I enjoyed it. I like mindless entertainment sometimes ☺

chelseababy Tue 03-Jan-17 21:21:03

I thought of Mr Selfridge too....the son and the receptionist?

Jalima Tue 03-Jan-17 20:52:22

We're recording it so we can skip the adverts!

We didn't watch Mr Selfridge although my friend loved it.

whitewave Tue 03-Jan-17 20:32:15

That's something else I fancy as well. Sometimes you just need easy viewing and nothing to challenge you

Luckygirl Tue 03-Jan-17 20:27:25

Just watched it on catch-up and I rather enjoyed it. Undemanding, good acting - I will stick with it I think. I am up for being entertained.

J52 Tue 03-Jan-17 18:18:25

Not very engaging! Nothing beats the good old 'Duchess of Duke Street' way back when!

Ana Tue 03-Jan-17 17:47:47

Not a hotel, grannylyn

Ana Tue 03-Jan-17 17:46:44

But...Mr Sefridge was about a department store...confused

grannylyn65 Tue 03-Jan-17 16:49:53

That's what I meant confused!

phoenix Tue 03-Jan-17 12:35:30

The format reminded me of Mr Selfridge in many ways.

rosesarered Tue 03-Jan-17 12:13:56

I like hotel sagas! grin

Elrel Tue 03-Jan-17 12:09:22

Merlot - lol?!!

merlotgran Tue 03-Jan-17 11:42:15

I suppose that's because it is a hotel saga hmm

grannylyn65 Tue 03-Jan-17 11:32:20

Too similar to 'Hotel' sagas !

Greyduster Tue 03-Jan-17 11:29:42

I was disappointed too. I'm afraid I thought it was dull. Hope it picks up.

Mumsy Tue 03-Jan-17 11:16:43

I found there was too much jumping in the program or was it because I kept nodding off grin

tanith Tue 03-Jan-17 10:34:13

I watched for a few minutes but was also disappointed so I won't be watching again.

merlotgran Tue 03-Jan-17 09:50:25

I enjoyed it. It's a bit Downton meets Upstairs Downstairs but because it's set in WW2 I think will get more interesting.

Marmark1 Tue 03-Jan-17 09:39:04

Sorry I too was looking forward to it,but was very disappointed,don't think I'll bother next week.

Teetime Tue 03-Jan-17 09:38:34

I didn't enjoy this I thought the script was poor and the characters were stereotypes-let's hope it picks up.

rosesarered Tue 03-Jan-17 09:37:22

I have set tv up to record this series, hope it's good.