Black Narcissus

I was wondering how the nuns' habits could be so pristine with no running water or electricity.

Very slow. I agree Ruth will jump and Clodagh will ride off with Mr. Dean into the sunset to live happily ever after.

On another channel was the Marigold Hotel.

Ps I can spell Clodagh but forgot her name for the moment.

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

Young prince marries young girl, takes over palace and throws out the nuns.
Gemma Arterton and Sister Ruth have a struggle on the bell tower (can't tell you quite what happens as I have my hands over my eyes and feel sick) but Ruth falls over, plunges down the Himalaya. Gemma runs away with Dean, her hair grows back and they live happily ever after because her passionate nature reveals itself.

The other nuns stay there and run the school for the Prince and his now expanding harem and children, smiling even more happily as they get frostbite and go steadily nuts.
They must all smell dreadful too, no hot showers or baths, just a bowl of ice covered water.

Jane10 you're spot on!

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'!

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).

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!

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 )

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Nor mine... but not bad at all

Who is he? Not been on my radar before

Oh - married to Emily Mortimer.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.