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A gem from BBC Wales

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TerriBull Sat 31-Mar-18 14:13:20

Whilst on BBC IPlayer a couple of nights ago catching up with the latest instalment of "Mum" because I fell asleep during it. I was browsing other programmes and stumbled across a series called "Keeping Faith", I had no recollection of ever seeing this listed, so decided to give it a go. A really taut thriller Briefly, Husband a solicitor and partner in a local practice disappears. Wife, also solicitor and partner in the same practice, on maternity leave returns to work to stand in and slowly uncovers a lot of hidden secrets relating to spouse's disappearance. All set against a beautiful backdrop of Welsh scenery beaches and wild coast, particularly lovely village where the family home is fronting on to the sea with a very old castle beside it. I'd love to know where it is think it can't be far from Swansea as that figures in the plot. ANNIE WHERE ARE YOU? grin

seacliff Sat 31-Mar-18 14:15:04

I love that programme too. Have watched 6 episodes now.

TerriBull Sat 31-Mar-18 14:21:56

Yes me too seacliff, Saw the first one on my laptop. My husband asked me what I was watching, told him about it so he then caught up with it too and agreed with me thought it was really good. So we cast the rest on to the tv and binged on them over the last few nights. Only have episode 7, saving it for tonight, but I believe episode 8 will be with us later in the week.

Anniebach Sat 31-Mar-18 14:22:16

Carmarthen, Swansea and Laugharne ?

Welshwife Sat 31-Mar-18 14:29:36

Never underestimate BBC Wales productions - they do really good ones and frequently in both languages so it must go out on S4C too.
I think it is the last episode next week - Wed after Holby on BBC 1 Wales.

TerriBull Sat 31-Mar-18 14:30:08

Thank you Annie, the scenic backdrop is lovely.

I'm wondering why this series hasn't been rolled out nationwide, it's so much better than say the lacklustre but over hyped "Collateral" to name but one, the really good ones "Broadchurch" and "Line of Duty" are few and far between. "Keeping Faith" is very good, too good to be tucked away.

Welshwife Sat 31-Mar-18 14:30:15

Not after Holby - that is Tuesday still !!

seacliff Sat 31-Mar-18 14:33:44

There is another BBC Wales production coming up later this year, Craith/Hidden. We talked about it on another thread. It will be broadcast first in Welsh I think. Great programmes and stunning scenery.

TerriBull Sat 31-Mar-18 14:38:07

Will be waiting for the final part with anticipation Welshwife, It's listed as series 1, so we may get a follow up [hope so]

Welshwife Sat 31-Mar-18 14:40:15

I like Steve Baldini - that actor is in a lot of Welsh productions.

TerriBull Sat 31-Mar-18 14:42:20

I'll look out for that one seacliff, we are used to sub titles in our house we watch a lot of French, Scandi programmes, I often prefer them to the mainstream offerings.

Anniebach Sat 31-Mar-18 14:42:25

Keeping Faith was first shown in Welsh . We have great actors in and from Wales

TerriBull Sat 31-Mar-18 14:46:14

Welshwife. That actor was in "Stella", another favourite. played one of her main love interests. He looks quite different without a beard.

Ilovecheese Sat 31-Mar-18 14:51:31

Oh no! I've just finished watching episode 7 and realised I have to wait for episode 8

TerriBull Sat 31-Mar-18 14:57:16

Wales punches well above it's weight for a small country in the entertainment world, particularly with it's acting fraternity, many who have gone on to international fame. I like Matthew Rhys, Anuerin Barnard and Ioan Griffiths. On the small screen love Ruth Jones and her cast in Stella, plus the cast of this latest series "Keeping Faith" also very good.

Anniebach Sat 31-Mar-18 15:09:21

And Michael Sheen and Anthony Hopkins and Rhys Ifans
And Christian Bale and the one and only Ioan Gruffudd ?

TerriBull Sat 31-Mar-18 15:20:08

Forgot Christian Bale, read somewhere he's a relative of Gareth Bale. Not to forget Catherine Zeta Jones, she has a house in Mumbles, but you won't find it we were told when we were there grin Quite a lot of them plus all the musical talent Tom Jones, Stereophonics, Manic Street Preachers to name but a few. Oh nearly forgot lovely Uncle Bryn aka Rob Brydon who admitted to stealing CZJ's dinner money when they were at the same school grin when he was on "Would I Lie To You"

Tilly1234 Sat 31-Mar-18 16:34:10

I’ve been loving Keeping Faith - all the actors are excellent. Love “Faith” herself - is it Eve Myles? - she’s wonderful. I think the kids are great too - the older girl has a good presence. So will Evan turn up in the last episode?

Anniebach Sat 31-Mar-18 16:34:47

I love Rob Brydon ? and mustn't forget Dame Sian Phillips

GrandmaKT Sat 31-Mar-18 16:55:08

What a coincidence! DH has been watching this on his laptop and raving on about it to me all week. I'll have to catch up, although I think he's already on episode 6!!

Pittcity Sat 31-Mar-18 17:29:28

Just watched the first episode after reading this thread and am hooked. Thank you Terri .

jusnoneed Sat 31-Mar-18 18:23:47

I started watching it after someone on here mentioned it a couple weeks ago, really enjoyed it. Watched episode 7 this afternoon.
Another one I enjoyed was The Disappearance, downloaded on catch up.

BBbevan Sat 31-Mar-18 19:29:14

I always liked ' Gladys' , Ruth Madoc. ?
Keeping Faith is filmed in my neck of the woods. Love it

mcem Sat 31-Mar-18 20:14:12

Thanks from me too. Being in Scotland I was unaware of it but watched first episode this afternoon.
Busy tomorrow but plan to watch 2 on Monday!

tanith Sun 01-Apr-18 15:43:44

I ve watched Keeping Faith after reading this thread I’m about to watch episode 3 I’m loving it and that is Laugharne Castle, think Dylan Thomas. I spent several holidays in that area when children were small it’s beautiful.