Black Narcissus

Thoroughly enjoyed Black Narcissus and looking forward to the two further episodes! Scenery amazing and what a treat to see a series which is being shown on tv for the first time! AND does not have, adverts, canned laughter, celebrity dancing/skating or 22 men chasing a ball around! Best program this Christmas, and I think (hopefully) not a mention of B....t or C...d , Pure escapism! Thanks Auntie Beeb for best pressie!

I'm going against opinion here but I didn't enjoy it much. I felt it was slow.

I'm not good with heights so my legs were wobbly before the title even came up, but the filming was beautiful and lovely to see a place I am never likely to visit. Well acted, too, and I'm looking forward to the rest of it.

I watched episode 1 this afternoon. I managed 50% before I fell asleep. I enjoyed what I saw though.

I'm not good with heights so my legs were wobbly before the title even came up
Me neither
It made me very anxious, not just the nausea- inducing heights either.

DH asked if we have to endure it again tonight

I thought it was a bit slow. It looked a bit scary, too. I do a lot of walking on my own in the dark so have to be careful what I watch. Dare I carry on watching it? I’ve loved Gemma Arterton though, ever since Tess of the d’Urbevilles.

I felt it was a bit slow. Scenery was lovely. Only managed 40mins before I gave in.

Grandmabatty I loved her autobiography she wrote with her sister " Two Under The Indian Sun " . I must have read it decades ago .

I'm not finding it at all scary, but it is certainly slow.

Oh joy of joys I have found a copy of the autobiography I mentioned " Two Under The Indian Sun " online and managed to buy a used copy. I really loved this book so am really looking forward to reading it again.

I think Sister Clodagh could lighten up a little. And also cut out the gazing dreamily into the eyes of the hairy bloke, unless she does want trouble. Although, of course, that would at least provide a storyline, which is rather lacking so far.

I've never read any Rumer Goddem books. I don't think I would like her writing.

And also cut out the gazing dreamily into the eyes of the hairy bloke, unless she does want trouble
Although I can't really blame her

Umm agree there Callistemon not bad umm
It’s a bit slow though only got tomorrow to go

Who is he? Not been on my radar before

Oh - married to Emily Mortimer.

Nor mine... but not bad at all

It is a bit slow, but Mr Dean is definitely watchable. The new sister is Gina Mckee another good actor.

I’ll watch again tomorrow to see the final episode. But tbh if there were any more episodes still to watch I think I’d have given up on it tonight.

Yes, me too. I’ve invested two hours in it up to now, so I’ll see it through, but it’s not as good as I expected it to be.

When they walked up that outside staircase to the bell tower my stomach flipped and my legs went weak.

Yes slow. I fell asleep last night.

I’m enjoying watching something set in a place I will never visit and, as has already been said, the scenery is stunning! My last teaching post was in a school that included an MOD base which was home to a Gurkha regiment so it’s fascinating to see a little of their homeland.

Oh, I'm so glad others gave given up!

It was so slow last night I m going to see it through but a little bit disappointed it seems to have been two hours of nothing much just meandering around the same thing and getting nowhere
I had such hope but I like watching Mr Dean

(ashcombe when I was in the Far East we were station with some Gurkhas what lovely people My Dad had such respect for them in WW2 )

Yes, indeed, BlueBelle! The families I encountered were so polite and respectful and supported events in school. Their native dancing put my country dancing group in the shade!

This is for everyone who thinks it’s slow and ‘going nowhere’.

OK, here’s your chance before tonight’s episode.

In a couple of sentences, say what you think should be happening, or what you hope happens!

(For those of you who haven’t seen the film or read the book, therefore knowing what does happen).

My main thought is that they must all be freeeeezing!
It is slow but that's because the book could be retitled 'Five go nuts in Nepal'!