Anne here, and today I'm talking about the books-to-TV process. In recent times I've picked up a few books that sparked TV series — ones I really enjoy, naturally.
Sometimes I see the TV series first, then pick up the books out of curiosity, sometimes the book comes first. It's always a tricky process. 
When you read the book(s) first, you form a clear impression of the characters, the setting and the tone of the story-world. It can then make watching the TV version problematic — especially if it's not how you envisaged the people, or the tone is wrong —or you can't put your finger on it, but it's just not right! That's if you loved the book version, of course.
Occasionally there will be a few differences in the TV version, but in all other respects it's excellent — and sometimes it adds to and enriches your original experience of the books. Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe series was that for me. I had a clear image of the book-version-Sharpe in my mind —until I saw Sean Bean's screen portrayal of Sharpe which in my opinion eclipsed the original written character, and in subsequent readings of the books I substituted Sean Bean's Sharpe in my imagination.
The TV version of the HORNBLOWER series was the opposite experience for me. I'd never really been keen on the books, had tried them a few times in my youth, and wasn't initially interested in watching the TV series, but Ioan Gruffudd caused me to give it a try—and I loved it. I still haven't picked up the books, though.
Years ago I read Minette Walters's books, and when they were made into TV mini series, I was doubtful as to how faithful they'd be to the original — but they blew me away. I remember seeing a young Daniel Craig in one of them — The Icehouse— as an intense young police sergeant, and he made such an impression I never forgot him, even though he wasn't in a major role. There's a short clip here (Warning — some people might find the language offensive.) 
Recently I've been enjoying the British crime drama VERA, and after talking about it with a friend who was a big fan of the books, I was prompted to buy some of the Ann Cleeves books that inspired the TV show. Again, there were a few differences, but nothing that prevented me enjoying both the books and the TV series. Brenda Blethyn's wonderful TV portrayal of Vera now influences how I read and interpret the book character.
I think if the production is good enough, some small variations from the original don't matter. One TV series I absolutely loved was the HAMISH MACBETH series, a village crime series set in the far north-west of Scotland. However when I went to read the books that sparked the series, they were very different — to the extent that I wondered how people who'd read and loved the books first had reacted to the TV series. For me, the books were disappointing — not because of their intrinsic content, but because I wanted them to be about the cast of characters I'd met and fallen in love with in the TV series.
Of course, many book series are written after a TV series has proved popular. I love the TV show CASTLE, but I've never read the books written to go with the show, supposedly by the Castle character himself, which I think is a fun conceit. 
I haven't yet seen the OUTLANDER TV series — (I know, shocking isn't it?) I was keeping it for a treat after I'd finished a book, and then one thing led to another and I still haven't watched it. People tell me it's as good, or even better than the books.
And of course no discussion of books-to TV would be complete without a mention of the many versions of Pride and Prejudice — for my money the Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle version is still the best, though I have enjoyed the various others.
So what about you — what are your favorite book-to-TV adaptations? Are there any you think don't work at all? Have you seen or read any of the ones I've mentioned? What did you think of them?
I absolutely love the BBC “Jane Eyre” starring Timothy Dalton as Mr Rochester. It was done in 1983. He absolutely owns the part. He’s probably too handsome for the role, but it doesn’t get in the way of his performance. I had it originally on VHS, and upgraded to DVD when the time came, because the whole production is first rate.
I absolutely love the BBC “Jane Eyre” starring Timothy Dalton as Mr Rochester. It was done in 1983. He absolutely owns the part. He’s probably too handsome for the role, but it doesn’t get in the way of his performance. I had it originally on VHS, and upgraded to DVD when the time came, because the whole production is first rate.
I absolutely love the BBC “Jane Eyre” starring Timothy Dalton as Mr Rochester. It was done in 1983. He absolutely owns the part. He’s probably too handsome for the role, but it doesn’t get in the way of his performance. I had it originally on VHS, and upgraded to DVD when the time came, because the whole production is first rate.
I absolutely love the BBC “Jane Eyre” starring Timothy Dalton as Mr Rochester. It was done in 1983. He absolutely owns the part. He’s probably too handsome for the role, but it doesn’t get in the way of his performance. I had it originally on VHS, and upgraded to DVD when the time came, because the whole production is first rate.
I absolutely love the BBC “Jane Eyre” starring Timothy Dalton as Mr Rochester. It was done in 1983. He absolutely owns the part. He’s probably too handsome for the role, but it doesn’t get in the way of his performance. I had it originally on VHS, and upgraded to DVD when the time came, because the whole production is first rate.
I am a huge fan of the Outlander books and have been since the first one in the series was published in 1991. The TV adaptation is fabulous. Perfect casting, in my opinion. I can’t imagine anyone else other than Sam Heughan as Jamie. Ron Moore and his team of writers/producers have been faithful to the essence of the books. The costumes created by Terry Dresbach are out of this world and gorgeous. They were smart enough to hire the author, Diana Gabaldon, as a consultant. She doesn’t always agree with the changes, but has said they do listen to her and do make some changes she suggests. I figure if the author is happy, then I certainly am too.
I am a huge fan of the Outlander books and have been since the first one in the series was published in 1991. The TV adaptation is fabulous. Perfect casting, in my opinion. I can’t imagine anyone else other than Sam Heughan as Jamie. Ron Moore and his team of writers/producers have been faithful to the essence of the books. The costumes created by Terry Dresbach are out of this world and gorgeous. They were smart enough to hire the author, Diana Gabaldon, as a consultant. She doesn’t always agree with the changes, but has said they do listen to her and do make some changes she suggests. I figure if the author is happy, then I certainly am too.
I am a huge fan of the Outlander books and have been since the first one in the series was published in 1991. The TV adaptation is fabulous. Perfect casting, in my opinion. I can’t imagine anyone else other than Sam Heughan as Jamie. Ron Moore and his team of writers/producers have been faithful to the essence of the books. The costumes created by Terry Dresbach are out of this world and gorgeous. They were smart enough to hire the author, Diana Gabaldon, as a consultant. She doesn’t always agree with the changes, but has said they do listen to her and do make some changes she suggests. I figure if the author is happy, then I certainly am too.
I am a huge fan of the Outlander books and have been since the first one in the series was published in 1991. The TV adaptation is fabulous. Perfect casting, in my opinion. I can’t imagine anyone else other than Sam Heughan as Jamie. Ron Moore and his team of writers/producers have been faithful to the essence of the books. The costumes created by Terry Dresbach are out of this world and gorgeous. They were smart enough to hire the author, Diana Gabaldon, as a consultant. She doesn’t always agree with the changes, but has said they do listen to her and do make some changes she suggests. I figure if the author is happy, then I certainly am too.
I am a huge fan of the Outlander books and have been since the first one in the series was published in 1991. The TV adaptation is fabulous. Perfect casting, in my opinion. I can’t imagine anyone else other than Sam Heughan as Jamie. Ron Moore and his team of writers/producers have been faithful to the essence of the books. The costumes created by Terry Dresbach are out of this world and gorgeous. They were smart enough to hire the author, Diana Gabaldon, as a consultant. She doesn’t always agree with the changes, but has said they do listen to her and do make some changes she suggests. I figure if the author is happy, then I certainly am too.
I’ve been watching the Cadfael series, with Derrick Jacobi in the lead role. I bought series one and two on DVD then left it sitting for months because I love the books so much. I should not have been concerned—it is a truly marvelous adaptation. Jacobi is exactly as I imagined Cadfael, and Sean Pertwee is a delicious Hugh Beringer.
I’ve been watching the Cadfael series, with Derrick Jacobi in the lead role. I bought series one and two on DVD then left it sitting for months because I love the books so much. I should not have been concerned—it is a truly marvelous adaptation. Jacobi is exactly as I imagined Cadfael, and Sean Pertwee is a delicious Hugh Beringer.
I’ve been watching the Cadfael series, with Derrick Jacobi in the lead role. I bought series one and two on DVD then left it sitting for months because I love the books so much. I should not have been concerned—it is a truly marvelous adaptation. Jacobi is exactly as I imagined Cadfael, and Sean Pertwee is a delicious Hugh Beringer.
I’ve been watching the Cadfael series, with Derrick Jacobi in the lead role. I bought series one and two on DVD then left it sitting for months because I love the books so much. I should not have been concerned—it is a truly marvelous adaptation. Jacobi is exactly as I imagined Cadfael, and Sean Pertwee is a delicious Hugh Beringer.
I’ve been watching the Cadfael series, with Derrick Jacobi in the lead role. I bought series one and two on DVD then left it sitting for months because I love the books so much. I should not have been concerned—it is a truly marvelous adaptation. Jacobi is exactly as I imagined Cadfael, and Sean Pertwee is a delicious Hugh Beringer.
My dream cast for Pride and Prejudice:
Rachel Nichols
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and
Richard Armitage
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My dream cast for Pride and Prejudice:
Rachel Nichols
http://static.srcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/Rachel-Nichols-Conan-the-Barbarian-Interview.jpg
and
Richard Armitage
http://67.media.tumblr.com/0308e3b33691226a3700fe9d546a0ee4/tumblr_n010flv25O1sexud0o1_1280.jpg
My dream cast for Pride and Prejudice:
Rachel Nichols
http://static.srcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/Rachel-Nichols-Conan-the-Barbarian-Interview.jpg
and
Richard Armitage
http://67.media.tumblr.com/0308e3b33691226a3700fe9d546a0ee4/tumblr_n010flv25O1sexud0o1_1280.jpg
My dream cast for Pride and Prejudice:
Rachel Nichols
http://static.srcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/Rachel-Nichols-Conan-the-Barbarian-Interview.jpg
and
Richard Armitage
http://67.media.tumblr.com/0308e3b33691226a3700fe9d546a0ee4/tumblr_n010flv25O1sexud0o1_1280.jpg
My dream cast for Pride and Prejudice:
Rachel Nichols
http://static.srcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/Rachel-Nichols-Conan-the-Barbarian-Interview.jpg
and
Richard Armitage
http://67.media.tumblr.com/0308e3b33691226a3700fe9d546a0ee4/tumblr_n010flv25O1sexud0o1_1280.jpg
Loved the All Creatures Great and Small series about a veterinarian in England and adored Hornblower. I also enjoyed the books for both of these series.
Loved the All Creatures Great and Small series about a veterinarian in England and adored Hornblower. I also enjoyed the books for both of these series.
Loved the All Creatures Great and Small series about a veterinarian in England and adored Hornblower. I also enjoyed the books for both of these series.
Loved the All Creatures Great and Small series about a veterinarian in England and adored Hornblower. I also enjoyed the books for both of these series.
Loved the All Creatures Great and Small series about a veterinarian in England and adored Hornblower. I also enjoyed the books for both of these series.
Loved the 1995 P&P show. Another book to TV series I think was quite good was “I Claudius” with Derek Jacobi – and John Hurt as Caligula was incredible
Loved the 1995 P&P show. Another book to TV series I think was quite good was “I Claudius” with Derek Jacobi – and John Hurt as Caligula was incredible
Loved the 1995 P&P show. Another book to TV series I think was quite good was “I Claudius” with Derek Jacobi – and John Hurt as Caligula was incredible
Loved the 1995 P&P show. Another book to TV series I think was quite good was “I Claudius” with Derek Jacobi – and John Hurt as Caligula was incredible
Loved the 1995 P&P show. Another book to TV series I think was quite good was “I Claudius” with Derek Jacobi – and John Hurt as Caligula was incredible
I was having this conversation with friends over the weekend, about the Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries. About 20 years ago the BBC produced a beautiful adaptation with Edward Petherbridge as Peter Wimsey and Harriet Walter as Harriet Vane. I vividly remember being allowed to stay up to watch them and the joy of finding my Grandfather’s matched set of wartime Gollanz editions when we went to stay with them, just after Strong Poison had finished, which mean that I could read them. I later inherited those editions and Petherbridge and Walter are still how I hear Peter and Harriet every time I re-read them.
I was having this conversation with friends over the weekend, about the Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries. About 20 years ago the BBC produced a beautiful adaptation with Edward Petherbridge as Peter Wimsey and Harriet Walter as Harriet Vane. I vividly remember being allowed to stay up to watch them and the joy of finding my Grandfather’s matched set of wartime Gollanz editions when we went to stay with them, just after Strong Poison had finished, which mean that I could read them. I later inherited those editions and Petherbridge and Walter are still how I hear Peter and Harriet every time I re-read them.
I was having this conversation with friends over the weekend, about the Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries. About 20 years ago the BBC produced a beautiful adaptation with Edward Petherbridge as Peter Wimsey and Harriet Walter as Harriet Vane. I vividly remember being allowed to stay up to watch them and the joy of finding my Grandfather’s matched set of wartime Gollanz editions when we went to stay with them, just after Strong Poison had finished, which mean that I could read them. I later inherited those editions and Petherbridge and Walter are still how I hear Peter and Harriet every time I re-read them.
I was having this conversation with friends over the weekend, about the Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries. About 20 years ago the BBC produced a beautiful adaptation with Edward Petherbridge as Peter Wimsey and Harriet Walter as Harriet Vane. I vividly remember being allowed to stay up to watch them and the joy of finding my Grandfather’s matched set of wartime Gollanz editions when we went to stay with them, just after Strong Poison had finished, which mean that I could read them. I later inherited those editions and Petherbridge and Walter are still how I hear Peter and Harriet every time I re-read them.
I was having this conversation with friends over the weekend, about the Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries. About 20 years ago the BBC produced a beautiful adaptation with Edward Petherbridge as Peter Wimsey and Harriet Walter as Harriet Vane. I vividly remember being allowed to stay up to watch them and the joy of finding my Grandfather’s matched set of wartime Gollanz editions when we went to stay with them, just after Strong Poison had finished, which mean that I could read them. I later inherited those editions and Petherbridge and Walter are still how I hear Peter and Harriet every time I re-read them.
I have seen at least four versions of “Jane Eyre”, and I think my favorite is still the one with Orsen Wells and Joan Fountain. However, I wouldn’t mind looking at Timothy Dalton for 2 to 4 hours any day of the week (smile).
“Pride and Prejudice” with Colin Firth (best Mr. Darcy – ever). I do also like the more recent movie version with Keira Knightley. The only version I didn’t care for is the old movie version with Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier. The costuming seemed wrong for the period.
I could fill up a lot of space here comments about TV/Movie productions of Jane Austin books – “Sense and Sensibility”, “Emma” etc. Generally, I prefer the BBC productions.
A more recent offering I have been watching on TV is a series based on Sherryl Woods contemporary romance “Chesapeake Shores”. They have made it into a series on the Hallmark Channel here in the US. They have made some changes from the book, but I can’t say the TV series is any less interesting – at least so far.
Congrats on another great posting. You wenches to such a great job.
I have seen at least four versions of “Jane Eyre”, and I think my favorite is still the one with Orsen Wells and Joan Fountain. However, I wouldn’t mind looking at Timothy Dalton for 2 to 4 hours any day of the week (smile).
“Pride and Prejudice” with Colin Firth (best Mr. Darcy – ever). I do also like the more recent movie version with Keira Knightley. The only version I didn’t care for is the old movie version with Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier. The costuming seemed wrong for the period.
I could fill up a lot of space here comments about TV/Movie productions of Jane Austin books – “Sense and Sensibility”, “Emma” etc. Generally, I prefer the BBC productions.
A more recent offering I have been watching on TV is a series based on Sherryl Woods contemporary romance “Chesapeake Shores”. They have made it into a series on the Hallmark Channel here in the US. They have made some changes from the book, but I can’t say the TV series is any less interesting – at least so far.
Congrats on another great posting. You wenches to such a great job.
I have seen at least four versions of “Jane Eyre”, and I think my favorite is still the one with Orsen Wells and Joan Fountain. However, I wouldn’t mind looking at Timothy Dalton for 2 to 4 hours any day of the week (smile).
“Pride and Prejudice” with Colin Firth (best Mr. Darcy – ever). I do also like the more recent movie version with Keira Knightley. The only version I didn’t care for is the old movie version with Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier. The costuming seemed wrong for the period.
I could fill up a lot of space here comments about TV/Movie productions of Jane Austin books – “Sense and Sensibility”, “Emma” etc. Generally, I prefer the BBC productions.
A more recent offering I have been watching on TV is a series based on Sherryl Woods contemporary romance “Chesapeake Shores”. They have made it into a series on the Hallmark Channel here in the US. They have made some changes from the book, but I can’t say the TV series is any less interesting – at least so far.
Congrats on another great posting. You wenches to such a great job.
I have seen at least four versions of “Jane Eyre”, and I think my favorite is still the one with Orsen Wells and Joan Fountain. However, I wouldn’t mind looking at Timothy Dalton for 2 to 4 hours any day of the week (smile).
“Pride and Prejudice” with Colin Firth (best Mr. Darcy – ever). I do also like the more recent movie version with Keira Knightley. The only version I didn’t care for is the old movie version with Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier. The costuming seemed wrong for the period.
I could fill up a lot of space here comments about TV/Movie productions of Jane Austin books – “Sense and Sensibility”, “Emma” etc. Generally, I prefer the BBC productions.
A more recent offering I have been watching on TV is a series based on Sherryl Woods contemporary romance “Chesapeake Shores”. They have made it into a series on the Hallmark Channel here in the US. They have made some changes from the book, but I can’t say the TV series is any less interesting – at least so far.
Congrats on another great posting. You wenches to such a great job.
I have seen at least four versions of “Jane Eyre”, and I think my favorite is still the one with Orsen Wells and Joan Fountain. However, I wouldn’t mind looking at Timothy Dalton for 2 to 4 hours any day of the week (smile).
“Pride and Prejudice” with Colin Firth (best Mr. Darcy – ever). I do also like the more recent movie version with Keira Knightley. The only version I didn’t care for is the old movie version with Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier. The costuming seemed wrong for the period.
I could fill up a lot of space here comments about TV/Movie productions of Jane Austin books – “Sense and Sensibility”, “Emma” etc. Generally, I prefer the BBC productions.
A more recent offering I have been watching on TV is a series based on Sherryl Woods contemporary romance “Chesapeake Shores”. They have made it into a series on the Hallmark Channel here in the US. They have made some changes from the book, but I can’t say the TV series is any less interesting – at least so far.
Congrats on another great posting. You wenches to such a great job.
Ian Carmichael as Lord Peter Wimsey was years ago. I fell in love with the book series then. Books were not quite the same, but when I read and pictured that is who I pictured. All Creatures Great and Small with Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison and Lynda Bellingham brought the entire series of books to life. I truly saw those faces when I read the books later. Both these were a very long time ago, and I know there are more recent examples which I have loved, but these two are the first things that came to mind.
Ian Carmichael as Lord Peter Wimsey was years ago. I fell in love with the book series then. Books were not quite the same, but when I read and pictured that is who I pictured. All Creatures Great and Small with Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison and Lynda Bellingham brought the entire series of books to life. I truly saw those faces when I read the books later. Both these were a very long time ago, and I know there are more recent examples which I have loved, but these two are the first things that came to mind.
Ian Carmichael as Lord Peter Wimsey was years ago. I fell in love with the book series then. Books were not quite the same, but when I read and pictured that is who I pictured. All Creatures Great and Small with Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison and Lynda Bellingham brought the entire series of books to life. I truly saw those faces when I read the books later. Both these were a very long time ago, and I know there are more recent examples which I have loved, but these two are the first things that came to mind.
Ian Carmichael as Lord Peter Wimsey was years ago. I fell in love with the book series then. Books were not quite the same, but when I read and pictured that is who I pictured. All Creatures Great and Small with Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison and Lynda Bellingham brought the entire series of books to life. I truly saw those faces when I read the books later. Both these were a very long time ago, and I know there are more recent examples which I have loved, but these two are the first things that came to mind.
Ian Carmichael as Lord Peter Wimsey was years ago. I fell in love with the book series then. Books were not quite the same, but when I read and pictured that is who I pictured. All Creatures Great and Small with Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison and Lynda Bellingham brought the entire series of books to life. I truly saw those faces when I read the books later. Both these were a very long time ago, and I know there are more recent examples which I have loved, but these two are the first things that came to mind.
I loved that adaptation so much. I found a DVD set and bought them again. They not in HD but the acting is superb.
I loved that adaptation so much. I found a DVD set and bought them again. They not in HD but the acting is superb.
I loved that adaptation so much. I found a DVD set and bought them again. They not in HD but the acting is superb.
I loved that adaptation so much. I found a DVD set and bought them again. They not in HD but the acting is superb.
I loved that adaptation so much. I found a DVD set and bought them again. They not in HD but the acting is superb.
I must preface this by saying I’m not much of a movie/TV watcher. I’m a reader first and foremost. I think it goes back to not having a television until I moved out of my parents house. I own every Austen adaptation and have varying opinions on each but I agree with you on Firth/Ehle. I’ve never seen any of the others that you mentioned. I was so very disappointed in the Anne of Green Gables series for some reason, the books were just better. I will say that if I happen to see the movie/series before I read the book, I generally go ahead and read the books with the images from the film in my head, but I cannot do it the other way. If I have read the book, I will most likely not see the film so as not to destroy what my brain has created. LOL
I must preface this by saying I’m not much of a movie/TV watcher. I’m a reader first and foremost. I think it goes back to not having a television until I moved out of my parents house. I own every Austen adaptation and have varying opinions on each but I agree with you on Firth/Ehle. I’ve never seen any of the others that you mentioned. I was so very disappointed in the Anne of Green Gables series for some reason, the books were just better. I will say that if I happen to see the movie/series before I read the book, I generally go ahead and read the books with the images from the film in my head, but I cannot do it the other way. If I have read the book, I will most likely not see the film so as not to destroy what my brain has created. LOL
I must preface this by saying I’m not much of a movie/TV watcher. I’m a reader first and foremost. I think it goes back to not having a television until I moved out of my parents house. I own every Austen adaptation and have varying opinions on each but I agree with you on Firth/Ehle. I’ve never seen any of the others that you mentioned. I was so very disappointed in the Anne of Green Gables series for some reason, the books were just better. I will say that if I happen to see the movie/series before I read the book, I generally go ahead and read the books with the images from the film in my head, but I cannot do it the other way. If I have read the book, I will most likely not see the film so as not to destroy what my brain has created. LOL
I must preface this by saying I’m not much of a movie/TV watcher. I’m a reader first and foremost. I think it goes back to not having a television until I moved out of my parents house. I own every Austen adaptation and have varying opinions on each but I agree with you on Firth/Ehle. I’ve never seen any of the others that you mentioned. I was so very disappointed in the Anne of Green Gables series for some reason, the books were just better. I will say that if I happen to see the movie/series before I read the book, I generally go ahead and read the books with the images from the film in my head, but I cannot do it the other way. If I have read the book, I will most likely not see the film so as not to destroy what my brain has created. LOL
I must preface this by saying I’m not much of a movie/TV watcher. I’m a reader first and foremost. I think it goes back to not having a television until I moved out of my parents house. I own every Austen adaptation and have varying opinions on each but I agree with you on Firth/Ehle. I’ve never seen any of the others that you mentioned. I was so very disappointed in the Anne of Green Gables series for some reason, the books were just better. I will say that if I happen to see the movie/series before I read the book, I generally go ahead and read the books with the images from the film in my head, but I cannot do it the other way. If I have read the book, I will most likely not see the film so as not to destroy what my brain has created. LOL
So many good ones have already been mentioned: Sharpe, Hamish MacBeth, Cadfael, James Herriot, Firth/Ehle’s P&P.
One tv-movie I liked was Jamaica Inn with Jane Seymour. I saw it in the ’80s so I have no idea if I would still like it. But since that day I have been a fan of Daphne du Maurier’s books.
I also liked the tv-series Monarch of the Glenn and was lucky enough to find several of Sir Compton Mackenzie’s Highland novels, but quickly found out the series was veeeery loosely based on the books.
Another tv-series I liked (okay, partly thanks to Richard Armitage 🙂 ) was North & South, but I’m a bit hesitant about reading the book.
So many good ones have already been mentioned: Sharpe, Hamish MacBeth, Cadfael, James Herriot, Firth/Ehle’s P&P.
One tv-movie I liked was Jamaica Inn with Jane Seymour. I saw it in the ’80s so I have no idea if I would still like it. But since that day I have been a fan of Daphne du Maurier’s books.
I also liked the tv-series Monarch of the Glenn and was lucky enough to find several of Sir Compton Mackenzie’s Highland novels, but quickly found out the series was veeeery loosely based on the books.
Another tv-series I liked (okay, partly thanks to Richard Armitage 🙂 ) was North & South, but I’m a bit hesitant about reading the book.
So many good ones have already been mentioned: Sharpe, Hamish MacBeth, Cadfael, James Herriot, Firth/Ehle’s P&P.
One tv-movie I liked was Jamaica Inn with Jane Seymour. I saw it in the ’80s so I have no idea if I would still like it. But since that day I have been a fan of Daphne du Maurier’s books.
I also liked the tv-series Monarch of the Glenn and was lucky enough to find several of Sir Compton Mackenzie’s Highland novels, but quickly found out the series was veeeery loosely based on the books.
Another tv-series I liked (okay, partly thanks to Richard Armitage 🙂 ) was North & South, but I’m a bit hesitant about reading the book.
So many good ones have already been mentioned: Sharpe, Hamish MacBeth, Cadfael, James Herriot, Firth/Ehle’s P&P.
One tv-movie I liked was Jamaica Inn with Jane Seymour. I saw it in the ’80s so I have no idea if I would still like it. But since that day I have been a fan of Daphne du Maurier’s books.
I also liked the tv-series Monarch of the Glenn and was lucky enough to find several of Sir Compton Mackenzie’s Highland novels, but quickly found out the series was veeeery loosely based on the books.
Another tv-series I liked (okay, partly thanks to Richard Armitage 🙂 ) was North & South, but I’m a bit hesitant about reading the book.
So many good ones have already been mentioned: Sharpe, Hamish MacBeth, Cadfael, James Herriot, Firth/Ehle’s P&P.
One tv-movie I liked was Jamaica Inn with Jane Seymour. I saw it in the ’80s so I have no idea if I would still like it. But since that day I have been a fan of Daphne du Maurier’s books.
I also liked the tv-series Monarch of the Glenn and was lucky enough to find several of Sir Compton Mackenzie’s Highland novels, but quickly found out the series was veeeery loosely based on the books.
Another tv-series I liked (okay, partly thanks to Richard Armitage 🙂 ) was North & South, but I’m a bit hesitant about reading the book.
By the way, I’m still dreaming of David Zelazny’s Amber series being made into a tv-series, but I can’t see that happening.
By the way, I’m still dreaming of David Zelazny’s Amber series being made into a tv-series, but I can’t see that happening.
By the way, I’m still dreaming of David Zelazny’s Amber series being made into a tv-series, but I can’t see that happening.
By the way, I’m still dreaming of David Zelazny’s Amber series being made into a tv-series, but I can’t see that happening.
By the way, I’m still dreaming of David Zelazny’s Amber series being made into a tv-series, but I can’t see that happening.
Denise, I agree with you — Timothy Dalton was excellent in the part.
Denise, I agree with you — Timothy Dalton was excellent in the part.
Denise, I agree with you — Timothy Dalton was excellent in the part.
Denise, I agree with you — Timothy Dalton was excellent in the part.
Denise, I agree with you — Timothy Dalton was excellent in the part.
Thanks, Nancy — I think it must be very hard for an author to consult on something like this. So much of what is conveyed in a novel is done in thoughts and inner reflections, and the screen has to do the same through action, dialogue and subtext, so it can never be entirely the same. But I’m very much looking forward to seeing the TV version. I loved the books.
Thanks, Nancy — I think it must be very hard for an author to consult on something like this. So much of what is conveyed in a novel is done in thoughts and inner reflections, and the screen has to do the same through action, dialogue and subtext, so it can never be entirely the same. But I’m very much looking forward to seeing the TV version. I loved the books.
Thanks, Nancy — I think it must be very hard for an author to consult on something like this. So much of what is conveyed in a novel is done in thoughts and inner reflections, and the screen has to do the same through action, dialogue and subtext, so it can never be entirely the same. But I’m very much looking forward to seeing the TV version. I loved the books.
Thanks, Nancy — I think it must be very hard for an author to consult on something like this. So much of what is conveyed in a novel is done in thoughts and inner reflections, and the screen has to do the same through action, dialogue and subtext, so it can never be entirely the same. But I’m very much looking forward to seeing the TV version. I loved the books.
Thanks, Nancy — I think it must be very hard for an author to consult on something like this. So much of what is conveyed in a novel is done in thoughts and inner reflections, and the screen has to do the same through action, dialogue and subtext, so it can never be entirely the same. But I’m very much looking forward to seeing the TV version. I loved the books.
Oh, yes, Jude — why didn’t I think of the Cadfael books and TV series? Wonderful, both of them. I remember many years ago I picked up the first of the Cadfael books (An Excellent Mystery) in a bookshop in London — I think I was backpacking at the time. And I loved it and bought the rest of the books as they came out. Much later when I saw the TV series, it was a perfect adaptation, and Derek Jacobi was indeed Cadfael come to life on the screen.
Oh, yes, Jude — why didn’t I think of the Cadfael books and TV series? Wonderful, both of them. I remember many years ago I picked up the first of the Cadfael books (An Excellent Mystery) in a bookshop in London — I think I was backpacking at the time. And I loved it and bought the rest of the books as they came out. Much later when I saw the TV series, it was a perfect adaptation, and Derek Jacobi was indeed Cadfael come to life on the screen.
Oh, yes, Jude — why didn’t I think of the Cadfael books and TV series? Wonderful, both of them. I remember many years ago I picked up the first of the Cadfael books (An Excellent Mystery) in a bookshop in London — I think I was backpacking at the time. And I loved it and bought the rest of the books as they came out. Much later when I saw the TV series, it was a perfect adaptation, and Derek Jacobi was indeed Cadfael come to life on the screen.
Oh, yes, Jude — why didn’t I think of the Cadfael books and TV series? Wonderful, both of them. I remember many years ago I picked up the first of the Cadfael books (An Excellent Mystery) in a bookshop in London — I think I was backpacking at the time. And I loved it and bought the rest of the books as they came out. Much later when I saw the TV series, it was a perfect adaptation, and Derek Jacobi was indeed Cadfael come to life on the screen.
Oh, yes, Jude — why didn’t I think of the Cadfael books and TV series? Wonderful, both of them. I remember many years ago I picked up the first of the Cadfael books (An Excellent Mystery) in a bookshop in London — I think I was backpacking at the time. And I loved it and bought the rest of the books as they came out. Much later when I saw the TV series, it was a perfect adaptation, and Derek Jacobi was indeed Cadfael come to life on the screen.
Thanks, Oana-Maria — I think Richard Armitage would be wonderful as Darcy. The intensity he brought to his role in North and South was superb. I don’t know Rachel Nichols, but she certainly looks the part.
Thanks, Oana-Maria — I think Richard Armitage would be wonderful as Darcy. The intensity he brought to his role in North and South was superb. I don’t know Rachel Nichols, but she certainly looks the part.
Thanks, Oana-Maria — I think Richard Armitage would be wonderful as Darcy. The intensity he brought to his role in North and South was superb. I don’t know Rachel Nichols, but she certainly looks the part.
Thanks, Oana-Maria — I think Richard Armitage would be wonderful as Darcy. The intensity he brought to his role in North and South was superb. I don’t know Rachel Nichols, but she certainly looks the part.
Thanks, Oana-Maria — I think Richard Armitage would be wonderful as Darcy. The intensity he brought to his role in North and South was superb. I don’t know Rachel Nichols, but she certainly looks the part.
Karlene, yes, I loved the TV series of All Creatures, too. I remember reading some of the books as a child, and was amused to see that apart from the James Herriot character, the actor who played Siegfried was perfect for the role, too. As were Tricky-Wu and Mrs Pomfret and others.
With all these suggestions of shows and books I’d almost forgotten, I think I might be having a DVD marathon in my future. 😉
Karlene, yes, I loved the TV series of All Creatures, too. I remember reading some of the books as a child, and was amused to see that apart from the James Herriot character, the actor who played Siegfried was perfect for the role, too. As were Tricky-Wu and Mrs Pomfret and others.
With all these suggestions of shows and books I’d almost forgotten, I think I might be having a DVD marathon in my future. 😉
Karlene, yes, I loved the TV series of All Creatures, too. I remember reading some of the books as a child, and was amused to see that apart from the James Herriot character, the actor who played Siegfried was perfect for the role, too. As were Tricky-Wu and Mrs Pomfret and others.
With all these suggestions of shows and books I’d almost forgotten, I think I might be having a DVD marathon in my future. 😉
Karlene, yes, I loved the TV series of All Creatures, too. I remember reading some of the books as a child, and was amused to see that apart from the James Herriot character, the actor who played Siegfried was perfect for the role, too. As were Tricky-Wu and Mrs Pomfret and others.
With all these suggestions of shows and books I’d almost forgotten, I think I might be having a DVD marathon in my future. 😉
Karlene, yes, I loved the TV series of All Creatures, too. I remember reading some of the books as a child, and was amused to see that apart from the James Herriot character, the actor who played Siegfried was perfect for the role, too. As were Tricky-Wu and Mrs Pomfret and others.
With all these suggestions of shows and books I’d almost forgotten, I think I might be having a DVD marathon in my future. 😉
Yes, Miriam, the TV version of I Claudius was superb. So many of the actors were wonderful — Derek Jacobi was brilliant, as was John Hurt as Caligula, I agree, and many others who rose to prominence from that show too. I remember being shocked to realize in retrospect that the Patrick Stewart, who played Sejanus, with his curly blond hair — was the same actor who played Capt Picard in Star Wars. Heres a clip of him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDwC7YH-1jM I think, too, so many of the British actors have acted on the stage and trained in companies like the Royal Shakespere Company, and bring to the screen a powerful range and subtlety.
Yes, Miriam, the TV version of I Claudius was superb. So many of the actors were wonderful — Derek Jacobi was brilliant, as was John Hurt as Caligula, I agree, and many others who rose to prominence from that show too. I remember being shocked to realize in retrospect that the Patrick Stewart, who played Sejanus, with his curly blond hair — was the same actor who played Capt Picard in Star Wars. Heres a clip of him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDwC7YH-1jM I think, too, so many of the British actors have acted on the stage and trained in companies like the Royal Shakespere Company, and bring to the screen a powerful range and subtlety.
Yes, Miriam, the TV version of I Claudius was superb. So many of the actors were wonderful — Derek Jacobi was brilliant, as was John Hurt as Caligula, I agree, and many others who rose to prominence from that show too. I remember being shocked to realize in retrospect that the Patrick Stewart, who played Sejanus, with his curly blond hair — was the same actor who played Capt Picard in Star Wars. Heres a clip of him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDwC7YH-1jM I think, too, so many of the British actors have acted on the stage and trained in companies like the Royal Shakespere Company, and bring to the screen a powerful range and subtlety.
Yes, Miriam, the TV version of I Claudius was superb. So many of the actors were wonderful — Derek Jacobi was brilliant, as was John Hurt as Caligula, I agree, and many others who rose to prominence from that show too. I remember being shocked to realize in retrospect that the Patrick Stewart, who played Sejanus, with his curly blond hair — was the same actor who played Capt Picard in Star Wars. Heres a clip of him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDwC7YH-1jM I think, too, so many of the British actors have acted on the stage and trained in companies like the Royal Shakespere Company, and bring to the screen a powerful range and subtlety.
Yes, Miriam, the TV version of I Claudius was superb. So many of the actors were wonderful — Derek Jacobi was brilliant, as was John Hurt as Caligula, I agree, and many others who rose to prominence from that show too. I remember being shocked to realize in retrospect that the Patrick Stewart, who played Sejanus, with his curly blond hair — was the same actor who played Capt Picard in Star Wars. Heres a clip of him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDwC7YH-1jM I think, too, so many of the British actors have acted on the stage and trained in companies like the Royal Shakespere Company, and bring to the screen a powerful range and subtlety.
Thanks, Mary, I think I’d have to agree with you — Orson Wells brought a power and gravitas to that role, and while Timothy Dalton was excellent, the darkly gothic older version with Orson Wells is the one that sticks in my mind most.
I did like the P&P version with Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier — he was a beautifully repressed Darcy, I thought, and she was a wonderful Elizabeth. Whoever played Mr Collins did a lovely job, too. Yes the costumes were all wrong, but I remember showing it to a year 11 class of girls who were studying P&P at the time— the school had the old movie and we didn’t have the time to watch the long TV series — and the girls loved it to bits.
I havent seen Chesapeake Shores — Ill watch out for it.
Thanks, Mary, I think I’d have to agree with you — Orson Wells brought a power and gravitas to that role, and while Timothy Dalton was excellent, the darkly gothic older version with Orson Wells is the one that sticks in my mind most.
I did like the P&P version with Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier — he was a beautifully repressed Darcy, I thought, and she was a wonderful Elizabeth. Whoever played Mr Collins did a lovely job, too. Yes the costumes were all wrong, but I remember showing it to a year 11 class of girls who were studying P&P at the time— the school had the old movie and we didn’t have the time to watch the long TV series — and the girls loved it to bits.
I havent seen Chesapeake Shores — Ill watch out for it.
Thanks, Mary, I think I’d have to agree with you — Orson Wells brought a power and gravitas to that role, and while Timothy Dalton was excellent, the darkly gothic older version with Orson Wells is the one that sticks in my mind most.
I did like the P&P version with Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier — he was a beautifully repressed Darcy, I thought, and she was a wonderful Elizabeth. Whoever played Mr Collins did a lovely job, too. Yes the costumes were all wrong, but I remember showing it to a year 11 class of girls who were studying P&P at the time— the school had the old movie and we didn’t have the time to watch the long TV series — and the girls loved it to bits.
I havent seen Chesapeake Shores — Ill watch out for it.
Thanks, Mary, I think I’d have to agree with you — Orson Wells brought a power and gravitas to that role, and while Timothy Dalton was excellent, the darkly gothic older version with Orson Wells is the one that sticks in my mind most.
I did like the P&P version with Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier — he was a beautifully repressed Darcy, I thought, and she was a wonderful Elizabeth. Whoever played Mr Collins did a lovely job, too. Yes the costumes were all wrong, but I remember showing it to a year 11 class of girls who were studying P&P at the time— the school had the old movie and we didn’t have the time to watch the long TV series — and the girls loved it to bits.
I havent seen Chesapeake Shores — Ill watch out for it.
Thanks, Mary, I think I’d have to agree with you — Orson Wells brought a power and gravitas to that role, and while Timothy Dalton was excellent, the darkly gothic older version with Orson Wells is the one that sticks in my mind most.
I did like the P&P version with Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier — he was a beautifully repressed Darcy, I thought, and she was a wonderful Elizabeth. Whoever played Mr Collins did a lovely job, too. Yes the costumes were all wrong, but I remember showing it to a year 11 class of girls who were studying P&P at the time— the school had the old movie and we didn’t have the time to watch the long TV series — and the girls loved it to bits.
I havent seen Chesapeake Shores — Ill watch out for it.
Thanks, Jenny. I never got into the Lord Peter Wimsey books, though so many of my friends adored them. Maybe it’s time for a re-read. I was pretty young when I decided they weren’t my cup of tea. I might be ready to appreciate them now.
I recently watched the PD James adaptations, which I remember loving at the time, but sadly, I found them a little dated.
Thanks, Jenny. I never got into the Lord Peter Wimsey books, though so many of my friends adored them. Maybe it’s time for a re-read. I was pretty young when I decided they weren’t my cup of tea. I might be ready to appreciate them now.
I recently watched the PD James adaptations, which I remember loving at the time, but sadly, I found them a little dated.
Thanks, Jenny. I never got into the Lord Peter Wimsey books, though so many of my friends adored them. Maybe it’s time for a re-read. I was pretty young when I decided they weren’t my cup of tea. I might be ready to appreciate them now.
I recently watched the PD James adaptations, which I remember loving at the time, but sadly, I found them a little dated.
Thanks, Jenny. I never got into the Lord Peter Wimsey books, though so many of my friends adored them. Maybe it’s time for a re-read. I was pretty young when I decided they weren’t my cup of tea. I might be ready to appreciate them now.
I recently watched the PD James adaptations, which I remember loving at the time, but sadly, I found them a little dated.
Thanks, Jenny. I never got into the Lord Peter Wimsey books, though so many of my friends adored them. Maybe it’s time for a re-read. I was pretty young when I decided they weren’t my cup of tea. I might be ready to appreciate them now.
I recently watched the PD James adaptations, which I remember loving at the time, but sadly, I found them a little dated.
Annette, I watched All Creatures way back when — my mother was a huge fan. It was a lovely series, and Robert Hardy was a wonderful Siegfried. And sadly, when Peter Davidson was Dr Who for a while, I could only see him as Tristram. He was excellent though in a quirky UK series called A Very Peculiar Practice.
Annette, I watched All Creatures way back when — my mother was a huge fan. It was a lovely series, and Robert Hardy was a wonderful Siegfried. And sadly, when Peter Davidson was Dr Who for a while, I could only see him as Tristram. He was excellent though in a quirky UK series called A Very Peculiar Practice.
Annette, I watched All Creatures way back when — my mother was a huge fan. It was a lovely series, and Robert Hardy was a wonderful Siegfried. And sadly, when Peter Davidson was Dr Who for a while, I could only see him as Tristram. He was excellent though in a quirky UK series called A Very Peculiar Practice.
Annette, I watched All Creatures way back when — my mother was a huge fan. It was a lovely series, and Robert Hardy was a wonderful Siegfried. And sadly, when Peter Davidson was Dr Who for a while, I could only see him as Tristram. He was excellent though in a quirky UK series called A Very Peculiar Practice.
Annette, I watched All Creatures way back when — my mother was a huge fan. It was a lovely series, and Robert Hardy was a wonderful Siegfried. And sadly, when Peter Davidson was Dr Who for a while, I could only see him as Tristram. He was excellent though in a quirky UK series called A Very Peculiar Practice.
Jolanda, my mother adored Monarch of the Glen, and I watched it with her (at the time I didn’t have TV) but I haven’t read the books. Lovely series. And by the way, did you know that the actor who played Kilwillie is the man who wrote Downton Abbey and other excellent productions? Interesting, eh?
I haven’t read the book version of North and South, either — it was a superb TV series. A lot of American friends haven’t seen it, and thought it was a show about the US Civil War, but if anyone is reading this and thought that — it’s not — it’s set in the north of England, and is well worth watching. Heres a clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoRNZfoYuvk
Jolanda, my mother adored Monarch of the Glen, and I watched it with her (at the time I didn’t have TV) but I haven’t read the books. Lovely series. And by the way, did you know that the actor who played Kilwillie is the man who wrote Downton Abbey and other excellent productions? Interesting, eh?
I haven’t read the book version of North and South, either — it was a superb TV series. A lot of American friends haven’t seen it, and thought it was a show about the US Civil War, but if anyone is reading this and thought that — it’s not — it’s set in the north of England, and is well worth watching. Heres a clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoRNZfoYuvk
Jolanda, my mother adored Monarch of the Glen, and I watched it with her (at the time I didn’t have TV) but I haven’t read the books. Lovely series. And by the way, did you know that the actor who played Kilwillie is the man who wrote Downton Abbey and other excellent productions? Interesting, eh?
I haven’t read the book version of North and South, either — it was a superb TV series. A lot of American friends haven’t seen it, and thought it was a show about the US Civil War, but if anyone is reading this and thought that — it’s not — it’s set in the north of England, and is well worth watching. Heres a clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoRNZfoYuvk
Jolanda, my mother adored Monarch of the Glen, and I watched it with her (at the time I didn’t have TV) but I haven’t read the books. Lovely series. And by the way, did you know that the actor who played Kilwillie is the man who wrote Downton Abbey and other excellent productions? Interesting, eh?
I haven’t read the book version of North and South, either — it was a superb TV series. A lot of American friends haven’t seen it, and thought it was a show about the US Civil War, but if anyone is reading this and thought that — it’s not — it’s set in the north of England, and is well worth watching. Heres a clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoRNZfoYuvk
Jolanda, my mother adored Monarch of the Glen, and I watched it with her (at the time I didn’t have TV) but I haven’t read the books. Lovely series. And by the way, did you know that the actor who played Kilwillie is the man who wrote Downton Abbey and other excellent productions? Interesting, eh?
I haven’t read the book version of North and South, either — it was a superb TV series. A lot of American friends haven’t seen it, and thought it was a show about the US Civil War, but if anyone is reading this and thought that — it’s not — it’s set in the north of England, and is well worth watching. Heres a clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoRNZfoYuvk
Thanks, Jolanda — I’d never heard of David Zelaznys Chronicles of Amber, but I just looked it up and have bought the first book in the series. 🙂
Thanks, Jolanda — I’d never heard of David Zelaznys Chronicles of Amber, but I just looked it up and have bought the first book in the series. 🙂
Thanks, Jolanda — I’d never heard of David Zelaznys Chronicles of Amber, but I just looked it up and have bought the first book in the series. 🙂
Thanks, Jolanda — I’d never heard of David Zelaznys Chronicles of Amber, but I just looked it up and have bought the first book in the series. 🙂
Thanks, Jolanda — I’d never heard of David Zelaznys Chronicles of Amber, but I just looked it up and have bought the first book in the series. 🙂
Stephanie, I really enjoyed the TV adaptation of Anne of Green Gables, though I have to say, I didn’t grow up on the books, and I’m sure that would make a difference. I think I only read the first one and it was such a long time ago that I only had the vaguest memories of the book when I first saw the TV version, so it didn’t interfere. But watching that show made me want to visit Prince Edward Island, and though I’ve been to Canada a few times, I still haven’t seen the island. One day . . .
Stephanie, I really enjoyed the TV adaptation of Anne of Green Gables, though I have to say, I didn’t grow up on the books, and I’m sure that would make a difference. I think I only read the first one and it was such a long time ago that I only had the vaguest memories of the book when I first saw the TV version, so it didn’t interfere. But watching that show made me want to visit Prince Edward Island, and though I’ve been to Canada a few times, I still haven’t seen the island. One day . . .
Stephanie, I really enjoyed the TV adaptation of Anne of Green Gables, though I have to say, I didn’t grow up on the books, and I’m sure that would make a difference. I think I only read the first one and it was such a long time ago that I only had the vaguest memories of the book when I first saw the TV version, so it didn’t interfere. But watching that show made me want to visit Prince Edward Island, and though I’ve been to Canada a few times, I still haven’t seen the island. One day . . .
Stephanie, I really enjoyed the TV adaptation of Anne of Green Gables, though I have to say, I didn’t grow up on the books, and I’m sure that would make a difference. I think I only read the first one and it was such a long time ago that I only had the vaguest memories of the book when I first saw the TV version, so it didn’t interfere. But watching that show made me want to visit Prince Edward Island, and though I’ve been to Canada a few times, I still haven’t seen the island. One day . . .
Stephanie, I really enjoyed the TV adaptation of Anne of Green Gables, though I have to say, I didn’t grow up on the books, and I’m sure that would make a difference. I think I only read the first one and it was such a long time ago that I only had the vaguest memories of the book when I first saw the TV version, so it didn’t interfere. But watching that show made me want to visit Prince Edward Island, and though I’ve been to Canada a few times, I still haven’t seen the island. One day . . .
As I’m not a reader of contemporary police dramas/murder mysteries I usually watch these on TV. Vera and DCI Banks are a couple of my favourites.
I’d read all the Sharpe novels before discovering there was a box set of the DVDs available. Sean Bean’s performance as Richard Sharpe is so good that I can’t now recall my imagined character.
I enjoyed the films made of Catherine Cookson’s novels and the TV mini series of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s A Woman of Substance and Catherine Gaskin’s Sara Dane, but preferred the books.
Charles Dickens is a favourite author. Any adaptations of his novels are a must watch. I also loved the idea behind Dickensian where his characters crossed paths and was sorry that there was only one series made.
Lark Rise to Candleford, Poldark, North and South, and Cranford are just a few series I’ve watched, but as yet have not read the books, but hope to one day.
As I’m not a reader of contemporary police dramas/murder mysteries I usually watch these on TV. Vera and DCI Banks are a couple of my favourites.
I’d read all the Sharpe novels before discovering there was a box set of the DVDs available. Sean Bean’s performance as Richard Sharpe is so good that I can’t now recall my imagined character.
I enjoyed the films made of Catherine Cookson’s novels and the TV mini series of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s A Woman of Substance and Catherine Gaskin’s Sara Dane, but preferred the books.
Charles Dickens is a favourite author. Any adaptations of his novels are a must watch. I also loved the idea behind Dickensian where his characters crossed paths and was sorry that there was only one series made.
Lark Rise to Candleford, Poldark, North and South, and Cranford are just a few series I’ve watched, but as yet have not read the books, but hope to one day.
As I’m not a reader of contemporary police dramas/murder mysteries I usually watch these on TV. Vera and DCI Banks are a couple of my favourites.
I’d read all the Sharpe novels before discovering there was a box set of the DVDs available. Sean Bean’s performance as Richard Sharpe is so good that I can’t now recall my imagined character.
I enjoyed the films made of Catherine Cookson’s novels and the TV mini series of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s A Woman of Substance and Catherine Gaskin’s Sara Dane, but preferred the books.
Charles Dickens is a favourite author. Any adaptations of his novels are a must watch. I also loved the idea behind Dickensian where his characters crossed paths and was sorry that there was only one series made.
Lark Rise to Candleford, Poldark, North and South, and Cranford are just a few series I’ve watched, but as yet have not read the books, but hope to one day.
As I’m not a reader of contemporary police dramas/murder mysteries I usually watch these on TV. Vera and DCI Banks are a couple of my favourites.
I’d read all the Sharpe novels before discovering there was a box set of the DVDs available. Sean Bean’s performance as Richard Sharpe is so good that I can’t now recall my imagined character.
I enjoyed the films made of Catherine Cookson’s novels and the TV mini series of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s A Woman of Substance and Catherine Gaskin’s Sara Dane, but preferred the books.
Charles Dickens is a favourite author. Any adaptations of his novels are a must watch. I also loved the idea behind Dickensian where his characters crossed paths and was sorry that there was only one series made.
Lark Rise to Candleford, Poldark, North and South, and Cranford are just a few series I’ve watched, but as yet have not read the books, but hope to one day.
As I’m not a reader of contemporary police dramas/murder mysteries I usually watch these on TV. Vera and DCI Banks are a couple of my favourites.
I’d read all the Sharpe novels before discovering there was a box set of the DVDs available. Sean Bean’s performance as Richard Sharpe is so good that I can’t now recall my imagined character.
I enjoyed the films made of Catherine Cookson’s novels and the TV mini series of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s A Woman of Substance and Catherine Gaskin’s Sara Dane, but preferred the books.
Charles Dickens is a favourite author. Any adaptations of his novels are a must watch. I also loved the idea behind Dickensian where his characters crossed paths and was sorry that there was only one series made.
Lark Rise to Candleford, Poldark, North and South, and Cranford are just a few series I’ve watched, but as yet have not read the books, but hope to one day.
Thanks, Yvonne. “Sean Bean’s performance as Richard Sharpe is so good that I can’t now recall my imagined character.”
Yes, that’s how it affected me, too.
Yvonne, grab your Crandford DVDs and watch them immediately. Dame Judi Dench — need I say more?
I’ve watched the modern Poldark, and enjoyed it, but Poldark’s constant unshaven scruffiness irritated me — it felt wrong for the period, especially when he went unshaven to events like a ball or formal event. There was a much older adaptation and I only saw parts of it — again, it was in my non-TV-owning period — but it was excellent I think.
Thanks, Yvonne. “Sean Bean’s performance as Richard Sharpe is so good that I can’t now recall my imagined character.”
Yes, that’s how it affected me, too.
Yvonne, grab your Crandford DVDs and watch them immediately. Dame Judi Dench — need I say more?
I’ve watched the modern Poldark, and enjoyed it, but Poldark’s constant unshaven scruffiness irritated me — it felt wrong for the period, especially when he went unshaven to events like a ball or formal event. There was a much older adaptation and I only saw parts of it — again, it was in my non-TV-owning period — but it was excellent I think.
Thanks, Yvonne. “Sean Bean’s performance as Richard Sharpe is so good that I can’t now recall my imagined character.”
Yes, that’s how it affected me, too.
Yvonne, grab your Crandford DVDs and watch them immediately. Dame Judi Dench — need I say more?
I’ve watched the modern Poldark, and enjoyed it, but Poldark’s constant unshaven scruffiness irritated me — it felt wrong for the period, especially when he went unshaven to events like a ball or formal event. There was a much older adaptation and I only saw parts of it — again, it was in my non-TV-owning period — but it was excellent I think.
Thanks, Yvonne. “Sean Bean’s performance as Richard Sharpe is so good that I can’t now recall my imagined character.”
Yes, that’s how it affected me, too.
Yvonne, grab your Crandford DVDs and watch them immediately. Dame Judi Dench — need I say more?
I’ve watched the modern Poldark, and enjoyed it, but Poldark’s constant unshaven scruffiness irritated me — it felt wrong for the period, especially when he went unshaven to events like a ball or formal event. There was a much older adaptation and I only saw parts of it — again, it was in my non-TV-owning period — but it was excellent I think.
Thanks, Yvonne. “Sean Bean’s performance as Richard Sharpe is so good that I can’t now recall my imagined character.”
Yes, that’s how it affected me, too.
Yvonne, grab your Crandford DVDs and watch them immediately. Dame Judi Dench — need I say more?
I’ve watched the modern Poldark, and enjoyed it, but Poldark’s constant unshaven scruffiness irritated me — it felt wrong for the period, especially when he went unshaven to events like a ball or formal event. There was a much older adaptation and I only saw parts of it — again, it was in my non-TV-owning period — but it was excellent I think.
Oh, fluttery sigh. I LOVE Timothy Dalton in that role. He had just the right smoldering tension.
Oh, fluttery sigh. I LOVE Timothy Dalton in that role. He had just the right smoldering tension.
Oh, fluttery sigh. I LOVE Timothy Dalton in that role. He had just the right smoldering tension.
Oh, fluttery sigh. I LOVE Timothy Dalton in that role. He had just the right smoldering tension.
Oh, fluttery sigh. I LOVE Timothy Dalton in that role. He had just the right smoldering tension.
Yes! I love Dame Judi Dench. She’s so lovable in Cranford and also makes a very formidable Lady Catherine de Bourgh in Pride and Prejudice.
Yes! I love Dame Judi Dench. She’s so lovable in Cranford and also makes a very formidable Lady Catherine de Bourgh in Pride and Prejudice.
Yes! I love Dame Judi Dench. She’s so lovable in Cranford and also makes a very formidable Lady Catherine de Bourgh in Pride and Prejudice.
Yes! I love Dame Judi Dench. She’s so lovable in Cranford and also makes a very formidable Lady Catherine de Bourgh in Pride and Prejudice.
Yes! I love Dame Judi Dench. She’s so lovable in Cranford and also makes a very formidable Lady Catherine de Bourgh in Pride and Prejudice.
Sorry, Anne. No cricism allowed about latest version of Poldark! Usually I’m annoyed about things that are blatantly wrong for the historical period, but…well…all is forgiven in this case!
Sorry, Anne. No cricism allowed about latest version of Poldark! Usually I’m annoyed about things that are blatantly wrong for the historical period, but…well…all is forgiven in this case!
Sorry, Anne. No cricism allowed about latest version of Poldark! Usually I’m annoyed about things that are blatantly wrong for the historical period, but…well…all is forgiven in this case!
Sorry, Anne. No cricism allowed about latest version of Poldark! Usually I’m annoyed about things that are blatantly wrong for the historical period, but…well…all is forgiven in this case!
Sorry, Anne. No cricism allowed about latest version of Poldark! Usually I’m annoyed about things that are blatantly wrong for the historical period, but…well…all is forgiven in this case!
Tried to watch that clip, but it’s blocked in the US on copyright grounds. Would love to see Jon Stewart as a blond, darn it all.
Tried to watch that clip, but it’s blocked in the US on copyright grounds. Would love to see Jon Stewart as a blond, darn it all.
Tried to watch that clip, but it’s blocked in the US on copyright grounds. Would love to see Jon Stewart as a blond, darn it all.
Tried to watch that clip, but it’s blocked in the US on copyright grounds. Would love to see Jon Stewart as a blond, darn it all.
Tried to watch that clip, but it’s blocked in the US on copyright grounds. Would love to see Jon Stewart as a blond, darn it all.
There was an even earlier film version of P&P, I think around 1937-38, with even more inappropriate costumes (but more age-appropriate Bennet daughters). I can only describe it as camp, though it was not intended as such. If you ever come across it, it’s wonderfully entertaining.
There was an even earlier film version of P&P, I think around 1937-38, with even more inappropriate costumes (but more age-appropriate Bennet daughters). I can only describe it as camp, though it was not intended as such. If you ever come across it, it’s wonderfully entertaining.
There was an even earlier film version of P&P, I think around 1937-38, with even more inappropriate costumes (but more age-appropriate Bennet daughters). I can only describe it as camp, though it was not intended as such. If you ever come across it, it’s wonderfully entertaining.
There was an even earlier film version of P&P, I think around 1937-38, with even more inappropriate costumes (but more age-appropriate Bennet daughters). I can only describe it as camp, though it was not intended as such. If you ever come across it, it’s wonderfully entertaining.
There was an even earlier film version of P&P, I think around 1937-38, with even more inappropriate costumes (but more age-appropriate Bennet daughters). I can only describe it as camp, though it was not intended as such. If you ever come across it, it’s wonderfully entertaining.
Favorite book-to-TV adaptations? Just about anything the BBC or other British TV channels have made! Though mostly the ones I can think of are about crimes and detectives, like Poirot, Midsommer Murders or Wycliffe. Well, except for All the Creatures Great and Small. Sometimes I’ve liked their TV adaptations more than the original books.
any book-to-TV adaptations I think don’t work at all, well, adaptations based on Nora Roberts’ books come to mind. I love her books, but I don’t love any of the TV movies based on them.
Favorite book-to-TV adaptations? Just about anything the BBC or other British TV channels have made! Though mostly the ones I can think of are about crimes and detectives, like Poirot, Midsommer Murders or Wycliffe. Well, except for All the Creatures Great and Small. Sometimes I’ve liked their TV adaptations more than the original books.
any book-to-TV adaptations I think don’t work at all, well, adaptations based on Nora Roberts’ books come to mind. I love her books, but I don’t love any of the TV movies based on them.
Favorite book-to-TV adaptations? Just about anything the BBC or other British TV channels have made! Though mostly the ones I can think of are about crimes and detectives, like Poirot, Midsommer Murders or Wycliffe. Well, except for All the Creatures Great and Small. Sometimes I’ve liked their TV adaptations more than the original books.
any book-to-TV adaptations I think don’t work at all, well, adaptations based on Nora Roberts’ books come to mind. I love her books, but I don’t love any of the TV movies based on them.
Favorite book-to-TV adaptations? Just about anything the BBC or other British TV channels have made! Though mostly the ones I can think of are about crimes and detectives, like Poirot, Midsommer Murders or Wycliffe. Well, except for All the Creatures Great and Small. Sometimes I’ve liked their TV adaptations more than the original books.
any book-to-TV adaptations I think don’t work at all, well, adaptations based on Nora Roberts’ books come to mind. I love her books, but I don’t love any of the TV movies based on them.
Favorite book-to-TV adaptations? Just about anything the BBC or other British TV channels have made! Though mostly the ones I can think of are about crimes and detectives, like Poirot, Midsommer Murders or Wycliffe. Well, except for All the Creatures Great and Small. Sometimes I’ve liked their TV adaptations more than the original books.
any book-to-TV adaptations I think don’t work at all, well, adaptations based on Nora Roberts’ books come to mind. I love her books, but I don’t love any of the TV movies based on them.
LOL Beryl — well he is pretty gorgeous, and it’s a good show. I actually like designer stubble on men — but in this case it just feels wrong for the period.
LOL Beryl — well he is pretty gorgeous, and it’s a good show. I actually like designer stubble on men — but in this case it just feels wrong for the period.
LOL Beryl — well he is pretty gorgeous, and it’s a good show. I actually like designer stubble on men — but in this case it just feels wrong for the period.
LOL Beryl — well he is pretty gorgeous, and it’s a good show. I actually like designer stubble on men — but in this case it just feels wrong for the period.
LOL Beryl — well he is pretty gorgeous, and it’s a good show. I actually like designer stubble on men — but in this case it just feels wrong for the period.
She’s wonderful in everything she does, I think. And I love how gracefully she’s aged, getting more beautiful by the year with no surgery or botox.
She’s wonderful in everything she does, I think. And I love how gracefully she’s aged, getting more beautiful by the year with no surgery or botox.
She’s wonderful in everything she does, I think. And I love how gracefully she’s aged, getting more beautiful by the year with no surgery or botox.
She’s wonderful in everything she does, I think. And I love how gracefully she’s aged, getting more beautiful by the year with no surgery or botox.
She’s wonderful in everything she does, I think. And I love how gracefully she’s aged, getting more beautiful by the year with no surgery or botox.
It’s Patrick Stewart, Mary, not Jon.
Try this site — it shows a few versions of Patrick Stewart through the years.
It’s Patrick Stewart, Mary, not Jon.
Try this site — it shows a few versions of Patrick Stewart through the years.
It’s Patrick Stewart, Mary, not Jon.
Try this site — it shows a few versions of Patrick Stewart through the years.
It’s Patrick Stewart, Mary, not Jon.
Try this site — it shows a few versions of Patrick Stewart through the years.
It’s Patrick Stewart, Mary, not Jon.
Try this site — it shows a few versions of Patrick Stewart through the years.
Minna, I think the Brits do crime superbly well. I suspect romance is much harder to turn into a movie because so much of it is happening internally — hard to act out, and maybe not enough action in the plot. Georgette Heyer books would make wonderful TV or movies, I think because they have lively and interesting and sometimes adventurous plots, as well as romance.
Minna, I think the Brits do crime superbly well. I suspect romance is much harder to turn into a movie because so much of it is happening internally — hard to act out, and maybe not enough action in the plot. Georgette Heyer books would make wonderful TV or movies, I think because they have lively and interesting and sometimes adventurous plots, as well as romance.
Minna, I think the Brits do crime superbly well. I suspect romance is much harder to turn into a movie because so much of it is happening internally — hard to act out, and maybe not enough action in the plot. Georgette Heyer books would make wonderful TV or movies, I think because they have lively and interesting and sometimes adventurous plots, as well as romance.
Minna, I think the Brits do crime superbly well. I suspect romance is much harder to turn into a movie because so much of it is happening internally — hard to act out, and maybe not enough action in the plot. Georgette Heyer books would make wonderful TV or movies, I think because they have lively and interesting and sometimes adventurous plots, as well as romance.
Minna, I think the Brits do crime superbly well. I suspect romance is much harder to turn into a movie because so much of it is happening internally — hard to act out, and maybe not enough action in the plot. Georgette Heyer books would make wonderful TV or movies, I think because they have lively and interesting and sometimes adventurous plots, as well as romance.
Mary, I think the version I mentioned — with Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson might be the same one — it was made in 1940. And Mr Collins was definitely very camp and OTT, as was Mrs Bennet and Lady Catherine.
Mary, I think the version I mentioned — with Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson might be the same one — it was made in 1940. And Mr Collins was definitely very camp and OTT, as was Mrs Bennet and Lady Catherine.
Mary, I think the version I mentioned — with Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson might be the same one — it was made in 1940. And Mr Collins was definitely very camp and OTT, as was Mrs Bennet and Lady Catherine.
Mary, I think the version I mentioned — with Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson might be the same one — it was made in 1940. And Mr Collins was definitely very camp and OTT, as was Mrs Bennet and Lady Catherine.
Mary, I think the version I mentioned — with Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson might be the same one — it was made in 1940. And Mr Collins was definitely very camp and OTT, as was Mrs Bennet and Lady Catherine.
I have to agree with Beryl! Though actually I mainly watch Poldark for the delicious relationship between Dwight Enys and Caroline Penvenen. I loved it in the first adaptation and I watched this one curious to see if my Dr Enys childhood crush reasserted itself.Which it did!
I have to agree with Beryl! Though actually I mainly watch Poldark for the delicious relationship between Dwight Enys and Caroline Penvenen. I loved it in the first adaptation and I watched this one curious to see if my Dr Enys childhood crush reasserted itself.Which it did!
I have to agree with Beryl! Though actually I mainly watch Poldark for the delicious relationship between Dwight Enys and Caroline Penvenen. I loved it in the first adaptation and I watched this one curious to see if my Dr Enys childhood crush reasserted itself.Which it did!
I have to agree with Beryl! Though actually I mainly watch Poldark for the delicious relationship between Dwight Enys and Caroline Penvenen. I loved it in the first adaptation and I watched this one curious to see if my Dr Enys childhood crush reasserted itself.Which it did!
I have to agree with Beryl! Though actually I mainly watch Poldark for the delicious relationship between Dwight Enys and Caroline Penvenen. I loved it in the first adaptation and I watched this one curious to see if my Dr Enys childhood crush reasserted itself.Which it did!
LOL Nicola — clearly I am being too tough on the shaving issue. I have only vague memories of the original Poldark — it was in my non-TV -owning days, but I remember being impressed with the few episodes I watched.
Which ever series, however, its a wonderful story with compelling characters.
LOL Nicola — clearly I am being too tough on the shaving issue. I have only vague memories of the original Poldark — it was in my non-TV -owning days, but I remember being impressed with the few episodes I watched.
Which ever series, however, its a wonderful story with compelling characters.
LOL Nicola — clearly I am being too tough on the shaving issue. I have only vague memories of the original Poldark — it was in my non-TV -owning days, but I remember being impressed with the few episodes I watched.
Which ever series, however, its a wonderful story with compelling characters.
LOL Nicola — clearly I am being too tough on the shaving issue. I have only vague memories of the original Poldark — it was in my non-TV -owning days, but I remember being impressed with the few episodes I watched.
Which ever series, however, its a wonderful story with compelling characters.
LOL Nicola — clearly I am being too tough on the shaving issue. I have only vague memories of the original Poldark — it was in my non-TV -owning days, but I remember being impressed with the few episodes I watched.
Which ever series, however, its a wonderful story with compelling characters.
I love nearly all the ones mentioned above. The BBC really are the masters of the craft of translating books to the screen. Another one I really enjoyed was Middlemarch. Juliet Aubrey was a perfect Dorothea for me. For the Cadfael series I watched the dvds and now I’m reading the books because I liked it so much. This was a really interesting post Anne.
I love nearly all the ones mentioned above. The BBC really are the masters of the craft of translating books to the screen. Another one I really enjoyed was Middlemarch. Juliet Aubrey was a perfect Dorothea for me. For the Cadfael series I watched the dvds and now I’m reading the books because I liked it so much. This was a really interesting post Anne.
I love nearly all the ones mentioned above. The BBC really are the masters of the craft of translating books to the screen. Another one I really enjoyed was Middlemarch. Juliet Aubrey was a perfect Dorothea for me. For the Cadfael series I watched the dvds and now I’m reading the books because I liked it so much. This was a really interesting post Anne.
I love nearly all the ones mentioned above. The BBC really are the masters of the craft of translating books to the screen. Another one I really enjoyed was Middlemarch. Juliet Aubrey was a perfect Dorothea for me. For the Cadfael series I watched the dvds and now I’m reading the books because I liked it so much. This was a really interesting post Anne.
I love nearly all the ones mentioned above. The BBC really are the masters of the craft of translating books to the screen. Another one I really enjoyed was Middlemarch. Juliet Aubrey was a perfect Dorothea for me. For the Cadfael series I watched the dvds and now I’m reading the books because I liked it so much. This was a really interesting post Anne.
You would think that Nora Roberts’ books would make wonderful TV or movies, too, but let’s just whoever made the movies I mentioned certainly wasn’t employed by the BBC!
You would think that Nora Roberts’ books would make wonderful TV or movies, too, but let’s just whoever made the movies I mentioned certainly wasn’t employed by the BBC!
You would think that Nora Roberts’ books would make wonderful TV or movies, too, but let’s just whoever made the movies I mentioned certainly wasn’t employed by the BBC!
You would think that Nora Roberts’ books would make wonderful TV or movies, too, but let’s just whoever made the movies I mentioned certainly wasn’t employed by the BBC!
You would think that Nora Roberts’ books would make wonderful TV or movies, too, but let’s just whoever made the movies I mentioned certainly wasn’t employed by the BBC!
I didn’t know that about ‘Kilwillie’, Anne.
That seems to happen more often: the actress who played ‘Rose’ in Upstairs Downstairs wrote the House of Eliott series – another great tv-series.
I didn’t know that about ‘Kilwillie’, Anne.
That seems to happen more often: the actress who played ‘Rose’ in Upstairs Downstairs wrote the House of Eliott series – another great tv-series.
I didn’t know that about ‘Kilwillie’, Anne.
That seems to happen more often: the actress who played ‘Rose’ in Upstairs Downstairs wrote the House of Eliott series – another great tv-series.
I didn’t know that about ‘Kilwillie’, Anne.
That seems to happen more often: the actress who played ‘Rose’ in Upstairs Downstairs wrote the House of Eliott series – another great tv-series.
I didn’t know that about ‘Kilwillie’, Anne.
That seems to happen more often: the actress who played ‘Rose’ in Upstairs Downstairs wrote the House of Eliott series – another great tv-series.
Most people either love it or hate it – hope you will love it, Anne!
Most people either love it or hate it – hope you will love it, Anne!
Most people either love it or hate it – hope you will love it, Anne!
Most people either love it or hate it – hope you will love it, Anne!
Most people either love it or hate it – hope you will love it, Anne!
Inspector Morse! And I’ll just go,ahead and date myself by mentioning The Pallisers with Susan Hampshire as Lady Glendora. It was a loooong series, but very well done.
Inspector Morse! And I’ll just go,ahead and date myself by mentioning The Pallisers with Susan Hampshire as Lady Glendora. It was a loooong series, but very well done.
Inspector Morse! And I’ll just go,ahead and date myself by mentioning The Pallisers with Susan Hampshire as Lady Glendora. It was a loooong series, but very well done.
Inspector Morse! And I’ll just go,ahead and date myself by mentioning The Pallisers with Susan Hampshire as Lady Glendora. It was a loooong series, but very well done.
Inspector Morse! And I’ll just go,ahead and date myself by mentioning The Pallisers with Susan Hampshire as Lady Glendora. It was a loooong series, but very well done.
Sorry, it’s Lady Glencora.
Sorry, it’s Lady Glencora.
Sorry, it’s Lady Glencora.
Sorry, it’s Lady Glencora.
Sorry, it’s Lady Glencora.
Also it’s Star Trek not Star Wars. 🙂
Also it’s Star Trek not Star Wars. 🙂
Also it’s Star Trek not Star Wars. 🙂
Also it’s Star Trek not Star Wars. 🙂
Also it’s Star Trek not Star Wars. 🙂
I generally prefer reading the books first, but yes, sometimes been disappointed by movies or TV series. I think the Keira Knightley/ Matthew McFayden will always be how I see Pride & Prejudice (wasn’t disappointed at all), although I haven’t been able to see the Colin Firth version yet. The one really bad book to TV conversion that stands out for me, though, was one of Elizabeth George’s Inspector Lynley novels. I got more and more confused while I was watching it, and at the end I realized why- the plot had been changed! To the degree that the murderer was a different person! Wow what a rude awakening,
I generally prefer reading the books first, but yes, sometimes been disappointed by movies or TV series. I think the Keira Knightley/ Matthew McFayden will always be how I see Pride & Prejudice (wasn’t disappointed at all), although I haven’t been able to see the Colin Firth version yet. The one really bad book to TV conversion that stands out for me, though, was one of Elizabeth George’s Inspector Lynley novels. I got more and more confused while I was watching it, and at the end I realized why- the plot had been changed! To the degree that the murderer was a different person! Wow what a rude awakening,
I generally prefer reading the books first, but yes, sometimes been disappointed by movies or TV series. I think the Keira Knightley/ Matthew McFayden will always be how I see Pride & Prejudice (wasn’t disappointed at all), although I haven’t been able to see the Colin Firth version yet. The one really bad book to TV conversion that stands out for me, though, was one of Elizabeth George’s Inspector Lynley novels. I got more and more confused while I was watching it, and at the end I realized why- the plot had been changed! To the degree that the murderer was a different person! Wow what a rude awakening,
I generally prefer reading the books first, but yes, sometimes been disappointed by movies or TV series. I think the Keira Knightley/ Matthew McFayden will always be how I see Pride & Prejudice (wasn’t disappointed at all), although I haven’t been able to see the Colin Firth version yet. The one really bad book to TV conversion that stands out for me, though, was one of Elizabeth George’s Inspector Lynley novels. I got more and more confused while I was watching it, and at the end I realized why- the plot had been changed! To the degree that the murderer was a different person! Wow what a rude awakening,
I generally prefer reading the books first, but yes, sometimes been disappointed by movies or TV series. I think the Keira Knightley/ Matthew McFayden will always be how I see Pride & Prejudice (wasn’t disappointed at all), although I haven’t been able to see the Colin Firth version yet. The one really bad book to TV conversion that stands out for me, though, was one of Elizabeth George’s Inspector Lynley novels. I got more and more confused while I was watching it, and at the end I realized why- the plot had been changed! To the degree that the murderer was a different person! Wow what a rude awakening,
Thanks, Teresa — glad you liked the post. I haven’t seen Middlemarch — might have to chase it up. Isn’t it wonderful that we can chase up TV series we’ve missed?
Thanks, Teresa — glad you liked the post. I haven’t seen Middlemarch — might have to chase it up. Isn’t it wonderful that we can chase up TV series we’ve missed?
Thanks, Teresa — glad you liked the post. I haven’t seen Middlemarch — might have to chase it up. Isn’t it wonderful that we can chase up TV series we’ve missed?
Thanks, Teresa — glad you liked the post. I haven’t seen Middlemarch — might have to chase it up. Isn’t it wonderful that we can chase up TV series we’ve missed?
Thanks, Teresa — glad you liked the post. I haven’t seen Middlemarch — might have to chase it up. Isn’t it wonderful that we can chase up TV series we’ve missed?
I think some of Nora’s books would indeed make good movies — especially the ones with a bit of action and plot over and above the romance plot.
Pity the screen adaptation people didn’t see that.
Oh, I remember the House of Elliot — gorgeous clothes, as well as a good story. I was sorry when it finished.
I think some of Nora’s books would indeed make good movies — especially the ones with a bit of action and plot over and above the romance plot.
Pity the screen adaptation people didn’t see that.
Oh, I remember the House of Elliot — gorgeous clothes, as well as a good story. I was sorry when it finished.
I think some of Nora’s books would indeed make good movies — especially the ones with a bit of action and plot over and above the romance plot.
Pity the screen adaptation people didn’t see that.
Oh, I remember the House of Elliot — gorgeous clothes, as well as a good story. I was sorry when it finished.
I think some of Nora’s books would indeed make good movies — especially the ones with a bit of action and plot over and above the romance plot.
Pity the screen adaptation people didn’t see that.
Oh, I remember the House of Elliot — gorgeous clothes, as well as a good story. I was sorry when it finished.
I think some of Nora’s books would indeed make good movies — especially the ones with a bit of action and plot over and above the romance plot.
Pity the screen adaptation people didn’t see that.
Oh, I remember the House of Elliot — gorgeous clothes, as well as a good story. I was sorry when it finished.
Thanks, Linda. I never saw the Pallisers, but I remember Susan Hampshire in a number of excellent productions, including Monarch of the Glen — and wasn’t she Fleur in the original production of the Forsythe Saga?
Thanks, Linda. I never saw the Pallisers, but I remember Susan Hampshire in a number of excellent productions, including Monarch of the Glen — and wasn’t she Fleur in the original production of the Forsythe Saga?
Thanks, Linda. I never saw the Pallisers, but I remember Susan Hampshire in a number of excellent productions, including Monarch of the Glen — and wasn’t she Fleur in the original production of the Forsythe Saga?
Thanks, Linda. I never saw the Pallisers, but I remember Susan Hampshire in a number of excellent productions, including Monarch of the Glen — and wasn’t she Fleur in the original production of the Forsythe Saga?
Thanks, Linda. I never saw the Pallisers, but I remember Susan Hampshire in a number of excellent productions, including Monarch of the Glen — and wasn’t she Fleur in the original production of the Forsythe Saga?
LOL — thanks Jeanne — can you tell I’m not a great watcher of movie Sci Fi? I read it, but don’t watch it for some reason.
LOL — thanks Jeanne — can you tell I’m not a great watcher of movie Sci Fi? I read it, but don’t watch it for some reason.
LOL — thanks Jeanne — can you tell I’m not a great watcher of movie Sci Fi? I read it, but don’t watch it for some reason.
LOL — thanks Jeanne — can you tell I’m not a great watcher of movie Sci Fi? I read it, but don’t watch it for some reason.
LOL — thanks Jeanne — can you tell I’m not a great watcher of movie Sci Fi? I read it, but don’t watch it for some reason.
Chi-An, the Colin Firth version of Pride and Prejudice is a made-for TV series, and its many peoples favorite because as well as being an excellent production,with 6 episodes, its the most faithful to the original book — nothing is left out. I really liked the Keira Knightly version as well — except for the pig wandering through the house, which was ridiculous — but a movie cannot possibly fit in everything. Theyre both interesting for the different interpretations, as is the 1940 black and white movie with Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier.
I enjoyed the Inspector Lynley series too, but wasnt a devotee, and cant remember that episode.
Chi-An, the Colin Firth version of Pride and Prejudice is a made-for TV series, and its many peoples favorite because as well as being an excellent production,with 6 episodes, its the most faithful to the original book — nothing is left out. I really liked the Keira Knightly version as well — except for the pig wandering through the house, which was ridiculous — but a movie cannot possibly fit in everything. Theyre both interesting for the different interpretations, as is the 1940 black and white movie with Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier.
I enjoyed the Inspector Lynley series too, but wasnt a devotee, and cant remember that episode.
Chi-An, the Colin Firth version of Pride and Prejudice is a made-for TV series, and its many peoples favorite because as well as being an excellent production,with 6 episodes, its the most faithful to the original book — nothing is left out. I really liked the Keira Knightly version as well — except for the pig wandering through the house, which was ridiculous — but a movie cannot possibly fit in everything. Theyre both interesting for the different interpretations, as is the 1940 black and white movie with Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier.
I enjoyed the Inspector Lynley series too, but wasnt a devotee, and cant remember that episode.
Chi-An, the Colin Firth version of Pride and Prejudice is a made-for TV series, and its many peoples favorite because as well as being an excellent production,with 6 episodes, its the most faithful to the original book — nothing is left out. I really liked the Keira Knightly version as well — except for the pig wandering through the house, which was ridiculous — but a movie cannot possibly fit in everything. Theyre both interesting for the different interpretations, as is the 1940 black and white movie with Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier.
I enjoyed the Inspector Lynley series too, but wasnt a devotee, and cant remember that episode.
Chi-An, the Colin Firth version of Pride and Prejudice is a made-for TV series, and its many peoples favorite because as well as being an excellent production,with 6 episodes, its the most faithful to the original book — nothing is left out. I really liked the Keira Knightly version as well — except for the pig wandering through the house, which was ridiculous — but a movie cannot possibly fit in everything. Theyre both interesting for the different interpretations, as is the 1940 black and white movie with Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier.
I enjoyed the Inspector Lynley series too, but wasnt a devotee, and cant remember that episode.
Minor correction: The author is Roger Zelazny.
Minor correction: The author is Roger Zelazny.
Minor correction: The author is Roger Zelazny.
Minor correction: The author is Roger Zelazny.
Minor correction: The author is Roger Zelazny.
An excellent post I’m not a fan of TV (or movies) watching, but I have enjoyed many of the series mentioned above. I particularly loved the Cadfael series and both Peter Wimsey series.
An excellent post I’m not a fan of TV (or movies) watching, but I have enjoyed many of the series mentioned above. I particularly loved the Cadfael series and both Peter Wimsey series.
An excellent post I’m not a fan of TV (or movies) watching, but I have enjoyed many of the series mentioned above. I particularly loved the Cadfael series and both Peter Wimsey series.
An excellent post I’m not a fan of TV (or movies) watching, but I have enjoyed many of the series mentioned above. I particularly loved the Cadfael series and both Peter Wimsey series.
An excellent post I’m not a fan of TV (or movies) watching, but I have enjoyed many of the series mentioned above. I particularly loved the Cadfael series and both Peter Wimsey series.
See, I always had problems with Timothy Dalton as Rochester. I could never get past that, “Do you consider me handseome, Jane?” and she says no. Seriously? Does she see upside down? It makes much more sense in the vesion with Samantha Morton and my closer personal friend Ciaran Hinds. At least to me.
See, I always had problems with Timothy Dalton as Rochester. I could never get past that, “Do you consider me handseome, Jane?” and she says no. Seriously? Does she see upside down? It makes much more sense in the vesion with Samantha Morton and my closer personal friend Ciaran Hinds. At least to me.
See, I always had problems with Timothy Dalton as Rochester. I could never get past that, “Do you consider me handseome, Jane?” and she says no. Seriously? Does she see upside down? It makes much more sense in the vesion with Samantha Morton and my closer personal friend Ciaran Hinds. At least to me.
See, I always had problems with Timothy Dalton as Rochester. I could never get past that, “Do you consider me handseome, Jane?” and she says no. Seriously? Does she see upside down? It makes much more sense in the vesion with Samantha Morton and my closer personal friend Ciaran Hinds. At least to me.
See, I always had problems with Timothy Dalton as Rochester. I could never get past that, “Do you consider me handseome, Jane?” and she says no. Seriously? Does she see upside down? It makes much more sense in the vesion with Samantha Morton and my closer personal friend Ciaran Hinds. At least to me.
Ah, the Robin Ellis Poldark was to me the best all round. I feel about this version with Aiden Turner the way I feel about the Kiera Knightley P&P, that it’s the graphic novel version. I want more words.
As for Sharpe, I was a devotee of the books long before they filmed them, and I have to say that overall it was one ofthe most perfectly cast shows every, from every Chosen Man to Hogan to Harps and Sharpe himself. And then there was the BBC Rep company filling all the minor roles. Perfection
Ah, the Robin Ellis Poldark was to me the best all round. I feel about this version with Aiden Turner the way I feel about the Kiera Knightley P&P, that it’s the graphic novel version. I want more words.
As for Sharpe, I was a devotee of the books long before they filmed them, and I have to say that overall it was one ofthe most perfectly cast shows every, from every Chosen Man to Hogan to Harps and Sharpe himself. And then there was the BBC Rep company filling all the minor roles. Perfection
Ah, the Robin Ellis Poldark was to me the best all round. I feel about this version with Aiden Turner the way I feel about the Kiera Knightley P&P, that it’s the graphic novel version. I want more words.
As for Sharpe, I was a devotee of the books long before they filmed them, and I have to say that overall it was one ofthe most perfectly cast shows every, from every Chosen Man to Hogan to Harps and Sharpe himself. And then there was the BBC Rep company filling all the minor roles. Perfection
Ah, the Robin Ellis Poldark was to me the best all round. I feel about this version with Aiden Turner the way I feel about the Kiera Knightley P&P, that it’s the graphic novel version. I want more words.
As for Sharpe, I was a devotee of the books long before they filmed them, and I have to say that overall it was one ofthe most perfectly cast shows every, from every Chosen Man to Hogan to Harps and Sharpe himself. And then there was the BBC Rep company filling all the minor roles. Perfection
Ah, the Robin Ellis Poldark was to me the best all round. I feel about this version with Aiden Turner the way I feel about the Kiera Knightley P&P, that it’s the graphic novel version. I want more words.
As for Sharpe, I was a devotee of the books long before they filmed them, and I have to say that overall it was one ofthe most perfectly cast shows every, from every Chosen Man to Hogan to Harps and Sharpe himself. And then there was the BBC Rep company filling all the minor roles. Perfection
LOL Eileen — yes, that line might fit Orson Wells, but it doesn’t apply to Timothy Dalton at all. I haven’t seen the Ciaran Hinds version — didn’t even know there was one.
LOL Eileen — yes, that line might fit Orson Wells, but it doesn’t apply to Timothy Dalton at all. I haven’t seen the Ciaran Hinds version — didn’t even know there was one.
LOL Eileen — yes, that line might fit Orson Wells, but it doesn’t apply to Timothy Dalton at all. I haven’t seen the Ciaran Hinds version — didn’t even know there was one.
LOL Eileen — yes, that line might fit Orson Wells, but it doesn’t apply to Timothy Dalton at all. I haven’t seen the Ciaran Hinds version — didn’t even know there was one.
LOL Eileen — yes, that line might fit Orson Wells, but it doesn’t apply to Timothy Dalton at all. I haven’t seen the Ciaran Hinds version — didn’t even know there was one.
I like that — the graphic novel version — yes, it’s a bit like that, though I have enjoyed both.
And I, too was a devotee of all the Sharpe novels before they brought out the superb TV version, and all the actors were wonderful, I agree.
Bernard Cornwell is a brilliant writer — I’ve enjoyed his other books too. He even hooked me into his sea novels — and I’m not much of a sea person.
I like that — the graphic novel version — yes, it’s a bit like that, though I have enjoyed both.
And I, too was a devotee of all the Sharpe novels before they brought out the superb TV version, and all the actors were wonderful, I agree.
Bernard Cornwell is a brilliant writer — I’ve enjoyed his other books too. He even hooked me into his sea novels — and I’m not much of a sea person.
I like that — the graphic novel version — yes, it’s a bit like that, though I have enjoyed both.
And I, too was a devotee of all the Sharpe novels before they brought out the superb TV version, and all the actors were wonderful, I agree.
Bernard Cornwell is a brilliant writer — I’ve enjoyed his other books too. He even hooked me into his sea novels — and I’m not much of a sea person.
I like that — the graphic novel version — yes, it’s a bit like that, though I have enjoyed both.
And I, too was a devotee of all the Sharpe novels before they brought out the superb TV version, and all the actors were wonderful, I agree.
Bernard Cornwell is a brilliant writer — I’ve enjoyed his other books too. He even hooked me into his sea novels — and I’m not much of a sea person.
I like that — the graphic novel version — yes, it’s a bit like that, though I have enjoyed both.
And I, too was a devotee of all the Sharpe novels before they brought out the superb TV version, and all the actors were wonderful, I agree.
Bernard Cornwell is a brilliant writer — I’ve enjoyed his other books too. He even hooked me into his sea novels — and I’m not much of a sea person.
Thanks, Sue — I can see I’m going to have to dig out the Peter Wimsey books and DVDs.
Thanks, Sue — I can see I’m going to have to dig out the Peter Wimsey books and DVDs.
Thanks, Sue — I can see I’m going to have to dig out the Peter Wimsey books and DVDs.
Thanks, Sue — I can see I’m going to have to dig out the Peter Wimsey books and DVDs.
Thanks, Sue — I can see I’m going to have to dig out the Peter Wimsey books and DVDs.
I thought Ian Carmichael was all wrong as Lord Peter Wimsey, and really detracted from my enjoyment of the TV programs. Too heavyset and too old. And he didn’t capture the humor of the character either. I haven’t seen the Edward Petherbridge, but he is much closer to my mental image, perhaps I’ll watch that version.
I, Claudius was the best ever, and memorable even all these years later.
I thought Ian Carmichael was all wrong as Lord Peter Wimsey, and really detracted from my enjoyment of the TV programs. Too heavyset and too old. And he didn’t capture the humor of the character either. I haven’t seen the Edward Petherbridge, but he is much closer to my mental image, perhaps I’ll watch that version.
I, Claudius was the best ever, and memorable even all these years later.
I thought Ian Carmichael was all wrong as Lord Peter Wimsey, and really detracted from my enjoyment of the TV programs. Too heavyset and too old. And he didn’t capture the humor of the character either. I haven’t seen the Edward Petherbridge, but he is much closer to my mental image, perhaps I’ll watch that version.
I, Claudius was the best ever, and memorable even all these years later.
I thought Ian Carmichael was all wrong as Lord Peter Wimsey, and really detracted from my enjoyment of the TV programs. Too heavyset and too old. And he didn’t capture the humor of the character either. I haven’t seen the Edward Petherbridge, but he is much closer to my mental image, perhaps I’ll watch that version.
I, Claudius was the best ever, and memorable even all these years later.
I thought Ian Carmichael was all wrong as Lord Peter Wimsey, and really detracted from my enjoyment of the TV programs. Too heavyset and too old. And he didn’t capture the humor of the character either. I haven’t seen the Edward Petherbridge, but he is much closer to my mental image, perhaps I’ll watch that version.
I, Claudius was the best ever, and memorable even all these years later.
Karin, I cant imagine Ian Carmichael as Wimsey. I would have thought a younger, more dashing actor, and yes, with a wry sense of humor. Ian Carmichael is a wonderful actor — he was brilliant in the UK House of Cards (the original production) but Wimsey needs a different kind of character.
Its the same in the current production of Agatha Christies Tommy and Tuppence series. I was never much of a fan of those books, but theres the same kind of casting mismatch in having David Walliams play Tommy. Just not right.
Karin, I cant imagine Ian Carmichael as Wimsey. I would have thought a younger, more dashing actor, and yes, with a wry sense of humor. Ian Carmichael is a wonderful actor — he was brilliant in the UK House of Cards (the original production) but Wimsey needs a different kind of character.
Its the same in the current production of Agatha Christies Tommy and Tuppence series. I was never much of a fan of those books, but theres the same kind of casting mismatch in having David Walliams play Tommy. Just not right.
Karin, I cant imagine Ian Carmichael as Wimsey. I would have thought a younger, more dashing actor, and yes, with a wry sense of humor. Ian Carmichael is a wonderful actor — he was brilliant in the UK House of Cards (the original production) but Wimsey needs a different kind of character.
Its the same in the current production of Agatha Christies Tommy and Tuppence series. I was never much of a fan of those books, but theres the same kind of casting mismatch in having David Walliams play Tommy. Just not right.
Karin, I cant imagine Ian Carmichael as Wimsey. I would have thought a younger, more dashing actor, and yes, with a wry sense of humor. Ian Carmichael is a wonderful actor — he was brilliant in the UK House of Cards (the original production) but Wimsey needs a different kind of character.
Its the same in the current production of Agatha Christies Tommy and Tuppence series. I was never much of a fan of those books, but theres the same kind of casting mismatch in having David Walliams play Tommy. Just not right.
Karin, I cant imagine Ian Carmichael as Wimsey. I would have thought a younger, more dashing actor, and yes, with a wry sense of humor. Ian Carmichael is a wonderful actor — he was brilliant in the UK House of Cards (the original production) but Wimsey needs a different kind of character.
Its the same in the current production of Agatha Christies Tommy and Tuppence series. I was never much of a fan of those books, but theres the same kind of casting mismatch in having David Walliams play Tommy. Just not right.
The Original PBS Series of Poldark starred Robin Ellis and to me he is still the best one. I had read the Poldark books by Winston Graham before I saw the series and he fit the part really well He also Acted in some other Masterpiece theater roles. I think some of the adaptations the Dickens Novels. I agree with Anne that the current Poldark while he may do the character right he does not look like Ross Poldark.
The Original PBS Series of Poldark starred Robin Ellis and to me he is still the best one. I had read the Poldark books by Winston Graham before I saw the series and he fit the part really well He also Acted in some other Masterpiece theater roles. I think some of the adaptations the Dickens Novels. I agree with Anne that the current Poldark while he may do the character right he does not look like Ross Poldark.
The Original PBS Series of Poldark starred Robin Ellis and to me he is still the best one. I had read the Poldark books by Winston Graham before I saw the series and he fit the part really well He also Acted in some other Masterpiece theater roles. I think some of the adaptations the Dickens Novels. I agree with Anne that the current Poldark while he may do the character right he does not look like Ross Poldark.
The Original PBS Series of Poldark starred Robin Ellis and to me he is still the best one. I had read the Poldark books by Winston Graham before I saw the series and he fit the part really well He also Acted in some other Masterpiece theater roles. I think some of the adaptations the Dickens Novels. I agree with Anne that the current Poldark while he may do the character right he does not look like Ross Poldark.
The Original PBS Series of Poldark starred Robin Ellis and to me he is still the best one. I had read the Poldark books by Winston Graham before I saw the series and he fit the part really well He also Acted in some other Masterpiece theater roles. I think some of the adaptations the Dickens Novels. I agree with Anne that the current Poldark while he may do the character right he does not look like Ross Poldark.
Thanks, Leslie — I wish we could get the old productions as well as the new ones.
Thanks, Leslie — I wish we could get the old productions as well as the new ones.
Thanks, Leslie — I wish we could get the old productions as well as the new ones.
Thanks, Leslie — I wish we could get the old productions as well as the new ones.
Thanks, Leslie — I wish we could get the old productions as well as the new ones.
The Timothy Dalton “Jane Eyre” is the first video I ever watched. I was enchanted. At the time, I was afraid no one could eclipse Orson Welles’ performance in the movie. But Timothy Dalton broods very well.
The Timothy Dalton “Jane Eyre” is the first video I ever watched. I was enchanted. At the time, I was afraid no one could eclipse Orson Welles’ performance in the movie. But Timothy Dalton broods very well.
The Timothy Dalton “Jane Eyre” is the first video I ever watched. I was enchanted. At the time, I was afraid no one could eclipse Orson Welles’ performance in the movie. But Timothy Dalton broods very well.
The Timothy Dalton “Jane Eyre” is the first video I ever watched. I was enchanted. At the time, I was afraid no one could eclipse Orson Welles’ performance in the movie. But Timothy Dalton broods very well.
The Timothy Dalton “Jane Eyre” is the first video I ever watched. I was enchanted. At the time, I was afraid no one could eclipse Orson Welles’ performance in the movie. But Timothy Dalton broods very well.
There are several other book to TV incarnations that come to mind: TV versions of Ellery Queen, Rex Stout’s Nero Wolfe, and, of course, Erle Stanley Gardner’s iconic Perry Mason. One that might not be remembered, although I loved it was the PBS version of Dick Francis’s “Whip Hand.” I’d never read him before. And I guess I could add Robert B. Parker’s “Spencer” and Tess Gerritsen’s “Rizzoli and Isles.” I reckon my TV taste often runs to murder and mayhem.
There are several other book to TV incarnations that come to mind: TV versions of Ellery Queen, Rex Stout’s Nero Wolfe, and, of course, Erle Stanley Gardner’s iconic Perry Mason. One that might not be remembered, although I loved it was the PBS version of Dick Francis’s “Whip Hand.” I’d never read him before. And I guess I could add Robert B. Parker’s “Spencer” and Tess Gerritsen’s “Rizzoli and Isles.” I reckon my TV taste often runs to murder and mayhem.
There are several other book to TV incarnations that come to mind: TV versions of Ellery Queen, Rex Stout’s Nero Wolfe, and, of course, Erle Stanley Gardner’s iconic Perry Mason. One that might not be remembered, although I loved it was the PBS version of Dick Francis’s “Whip Hand.” I’d never read him before. And I guess I could add Robert B. Parker’s “Spencer” and Tess Gerritsen’s “Rizzoli and Isles.” I reckon my TV taste often runs to murder and mayhem.
There are several other book to TV incarnations that come to mind: TV versions of Ellery Queen, Rex Stout’s Nero Wolfe, and, of course, Erle Stanley Gardner’s iconic Perry Mason. One that might not be remembered, although I loved it was the PBS version of Dick Francis’s “Whip Hand.” I’d never read him before. And I guess I could add Robert B. Parker’s “Spencer” and Tess Gerritsen’s “Rizzoli and Isles.” I reckon my TV taste often runs to murder and mayhem.
There are several other book to TV incarnations that come to mind: TV versions of Ellery Queen, Rex Stout’s Nero Wolfe, and, of course, Erle Stanley Gardner’s iconic Perry Mason. One that might not be remembered, although I loved it was the PBS version of Dick Francis’s “Whip Hand.” I’d never read him before. And I guess I could add Robert B. Parker’s “Spencer” and Tess Gerritsen’s “Rizzoli and Isles.” I reckon my TV taste often runs to murder and mayhem.
I hope you’ll make the chance to watch the Outlander series. I was skeptical at first when I saw the casting. Just didn’t think the actors could fill the shoes of Claire and Jamie. My daughter and I have read all the books so far published, and really love the characters. We find the series to be beautifully done, and Claire and Jamie have come to life!! It’s well worth the time to view. It stays close enough to the books that I don’t know how anyone could quibble.
By the way, our husbands refuse to read the books as they are so long, but love the series as much as we do.
We all watch it together.
I hope you’ll make the chance to watch the Outlander series. I was skeptical at first when I saw the casting. Just didn’t think the actors could fill the shoes of Claire and Jamie. My daughter and I have read all the books so far published, and really love the characters. We find the series to be beautifully done, and Claire and Jamie have come to life!! It’s well worth the time to view. It stays close enough to the books that I don’t know how anyone could quibble.
By the way, our husbands refuse to read the books as they are so long, but love the series as much as we do.
We all watch it together.
I hope you’ll make the chance to watch the Outlander series. I was skeptical at first when I saw the casting. Just didn’t think the actors could fill the shoes of Claire and Jamie. My daughter and I have read all the books so far published, and really love the characters. We find the series to be beautifully done, and Claire and Jamie have come to life!! It’s well worth the time to view. It stays close enough to the books that I don’t know how anyone could quibble.
By the way, our husbands refuse to read the books as they are so long, but love the series as much as we do.
We all watch it together.
I hope you’ll make the chance to watch the Outlander series. I was skeptical at first when I saw the casting. Just didn’t think the actors could fill the shoes of Claire and Jamie. My daughter and I have read all the books so far published, and really love the characters. We find the series to be beautifully done, and Claire and Jamie have come to life!! It’s well worth the time to view. It stays close enough to the books that I don’t know how anyone could quibble.
By the way, our husbands refuse to read the books as they are so long, but love the series as much as we do.
We all watch it together.
I hope you’ll make the chance to watch the Outlander series. I was skeptical at first when I saw the casting. Just didn’t think the actors could fill the shoes of Claire and Jamie. My daughter and I have read all the books so far published, and really love the characters. We find the series to be beautifully done, and Claire and Jamie have come to life!! It’s well worth the time to view. It stays close enough to the books that I don’t know how anyone could quibble.
By the way, our husbands refuse to read the books as they are so long, but love the series as much as we do.
We all watch it together.
Binnie, I had no idea that a movie version had been made of Whip Hand. I love Dick Francis books, and Whip Hand is a ripper. Thanks for that list.
Binnie, I had no idea that a movie version had been made of Whip Hand. I love Dick Francis books, and Whip Hand is a ripper. Thanks for that list.
Binnie, I had no idea that a movie version had been made of Whip Hand. I love Dick Francis books, and Whip Hand is a ripper. Thanks for that list.
Binnie, I had no idea that a movie version had been made of Whip Hand. I love Dick Francis books, and Whip Hand is a ripper. Thanks for that list.
Binnie, I had no idea that a movie version had been made of Whip Hand. I love Dick Francis books, and Whip Hand is a ripper. Thanks for that list.
The Phryne Fisher book to TV series has been the best. Second best – and it’s almost a tie for first – is the tv show on Netflix “Longmire” based on the books by Craig Johnson. I like the books more than the show because the show has taken a darker tone in some ways. I love M.C. Beaton’s Agatha Raisin series, but I do not like the TV casting or character development. That blond is not Agatha!
The Phryne Fisher book to TV series has been the best. Second best – and it’s almost a tie for first – is the tv show on Netflix “Longmire” based on the books by Craig Johnson. I like the books more than the show because the show has taken a darker tone in some ways. I love M.C. Beaton’s Agatha Raisin series, but I do not like the TV casting or character development. That blond is not Agatha!
The Phryne Fisher book to TV series has been the best. Second best – and it’s almost a tie for first – is the tv show on Netflix “Longmire” based on the books by Craig Johnson. I like the books more than the show because the show has taken a darker tone in some ways. I love M.C. Beaton’s Agatha Raisin series, but I do not like the TV casting or character development. That blond is not Agatha!
The Phryne Fisher book to TV series has been the best. Second best – and it’s almost a tie for first – is the tv show on Netflix “Longmire” based on the books by Craig Johnson. I like the books more than the show because the show has taken a darker tone in some ways. I love M.C. Beaton’s Agatha Raisin series, but I do not like the TV casting or character development. That blond is not Agatha!
The Phryne Fisher book to TV series has been the best. Second best – and it’s almost a tie for first – is the tv show on Netflix “Longmire” based on the books by Craig Johnson. I like the books more than the show because the show has taken a darker tone in some ways. I love M.C. Beaton’s Agatha Raisin series, but I do not like the TV casting or character development. That blond is not Agatha!
Thanks H.Harra — I love the clothes in the Phrynne series — just gorrrgeous. And for me, coming from Melbourne, where its set, it is also fun to spot familiar locations.
Thanks H.Harra — I love the clothes in the Phrynne series — just gorrrgeous. And for me, coming from Melbourne, where its set, it is also fun to spot familiar locations.
Thanks H.Harra — I love the clothes in the Phrynne series — just gorrrgeous. And for me, coming from Melbourne, where its set, it is also fun to spot familiar locations.
Thanks H.Harra — I love the clothes in the Phrynne series — just gorrrgeous. And for me, coming from Melbourne, where its set, it is also fun to spot familiar locations.
Thanks H.Harra — I love the clothes in the Phrynne series — just gorrrgeous. And for me, coming from Melbourne, where its set, it is also fun to spot familiar locations.
I fell in love with Sean Bean’s Sharpe and then read the books, which I also liked but he was already Sharpe in my mind. Can’t believe he just put on his original costume 9 years later for the last episodes/movie. I saw the TV series Hornblower first then read Forester’s novels – crumbs, wasn’t I smacked out of any silly Ioan Gruffudd resemblance. Both novels and TV series of Miss Fisher have long been favourites in this house, first my daughter (in primary school no less – how did I explain Cocaine Blues? Long story) – even with the changes in character relationships (where’s her Chinese lover?), but I love both versions. We saw the costumes up here in Brisbane – to die for!So practical: the long floaty pants for ladies of a certain age in the hot weather. Loved it!
I fell in love with Sean Bean’s Sharpe and then read the books, which I also liked but he was already Sharpe in my mind. Can’t believe he just put on his original costume 9 years later for the last episodes/movie. I saw the TV series Hornblower first then read Forester’s novels – crumbs, wasn’t I smacked out of any silly Ioan Gruffudd resemblance. Both novels and TV series of Miss Fisher have long been favourites in this house, first my daughter (in primary school no less – how did I explain Cocaine Blues? Long story) – even with the changes in character relationships (where’s her Chinese lover?), but I love both versions. We saw the costumes up here in Brisbane – to die for!So practical: the long floaty pants for ladies of a certain age in the hot weather. Loved it!
I fell in love with Sean Bean’s Sharpe and then read the books, which I also liked but he was already Sharpe in my mind. Can’t believe he just put on his original costume 9 years later for the last episodes/movie. I saw the TV series Hornblower first then read Forester’s novels – crumbs, wasn’t I smacked out of any silly Ioan Gruffudd resemblance. Both novels and TV series of Miss Fisher have long been favourites in this house, first my daughter (in primary school no less – how did I explain Cocaine Blues? Long story) – even with the changes in character relationships (where’s her Chinese lover?), but I love both versions. We saw the costumes up here in Brisbane – to die for!So practical: the long floaty pants for ladies of a certain age in the hot weather. Loved it!
I fell in love with Sean Bean’s Sharpe and then read the books, which I also liked but he was already Sharpe in my mind. Can’t believe he just put on his original costume 9 years later for the last episodes/movie. I saw the TV series Hornblower first then read Forester’s novels – crumbs, wasn’t I smacked out of any silly Ioan Gruffudd resemblance. Both novels and TV series of Miss Fisher have long been favourites in this house, first my daughter (in primary school no less – how did I explain Cocaine Blues? Long story) – even with the changes in character relationships (where’s her Chinese lover?), but I love both versions. We saw the costumes up here in Brisbane – to die for!So practical: the long floaty pants for ladies of a certain age in the hot weather. Loved it!
I fell in love with Sean Bean’s Sharpe and then read the books, which I also liked but he was already Sharpe in my mind. Can’t believe he just put on his original costume 9 years later for the last episodes/movie. I saw the TV series Hornblower first then read Forester’s novels – crumbs, wasn’t I smacked out of any silly Ioan Gruffudd resemblance. Both novels and TV series of Miss Fisher have long been favourites in this house, first my daughter (in primary school no less – how did I explain Cocaine Blues? Long story) – even with the changes in character relationships (where’s her Chinese lover?), but I love both versions. We saw the costumes up here in Brisbane – to die for!So practical: the long floaty pants for ladies of a certain age in the hot weather. Loved it!
BBC always nails it for me, from Cadfael to P&P. I can’t stand to watch the Hollywood version of P&P. (Really? Five-foot wide hoop skirts in 1814?) Possibly my all-time favorite novel is “Frenchman’s Creek” by DuMaurier. The Joan Fontaine movie is acceptable, though the acting is so OTT and miscast (a Spaniard playing the Frenchman?). The later version by Masterpiece Theatre starring Tara Fitzgerald and Anthony Delon was actually better, even though they added political aspects that were never in the book! I just wish I could find a DVD of that one that isn’t either $89 or suspiciously cheap & used, like it’s been recorded off of someone’s TV. My VHS copy is long-exhausted.
BBC always nails it for me, from Cadfael to P&P. I can’t stand to watch the Hollywood version of P&P. (Really? Five-foot wide hoop skirts in 1814?) Possibly my all-time favorite novel is “Frenchman’s Creek” by DuMaurier. The Joan Fontaine movie is acceptable, though the acting is so OTT and miscast (a Spaniard playing the Frenchman?). The later version by Masterpiece Theatre starring Tara Fitzgerald and Anthony Delon was actually better, even though they added political aspects that were never in the book! I just wish I could find a DVD of that one that isn’t either $89 or suspiciously cheap & used, like it’s been recorded off of someone’s TV. My VHS copy is long-exhausted.
BBC always nails it for me, from Cadfael to P&P. I can’t stand to watch the Hollywood version of P&P. (Really? Five-foot wide hoop skirts in 1814?) Possibly my all-time favorite novel is “Frenchman’s Creek” by DuMaurier. The Joan Fontaine movie is acceptable, though the acting is so OTT and miscast (a Spaniard playing the Frenchman?). The later version by Masterpiece Theatre starring Tara Fitzgerald and Anthony Delon was actually better, even though they added political aspects that were never in the book! I just wish I could find a DVD of that one that isn’t either $89 or suspiciously cheap & used, like it’s been recorded off of someone’s TV. My VHS copy is long-exhausted.
BBC always nails it for me, from Cadfael to P&P. I can’t stand to watch the Hollywood version of P&P. (Really? Five-foot wide hoop skirts in 1814?) Possibly my all-time favorite novel is “Frenchman’s Creek” by DuMaurier. The Joan Fontaine movie is acceptable, though the acting is so OTT and miscast (a Spaniard playing the Frenchman?). The later version by Masterpiece Theatre starring Tara Fitzgerald and Anthony Delon was actually better, even though they added political aspects that were never in the book! I just wish I could find a DVD of that one that isn’t either $89 or suspiciously cheap & used, like it’s been recorded off of someone’s TV. My VHS copy is long-exhausted.
BBC always nails it for me, from Cadfael to P&P. I can’t stand to watch the Hollywood version of P&P. (Really? Five-foot wide hoop skirts in 1814?) Possibly my all-time favorite novel is “Frenchman’s Creek” by DuMaurier. The Joan Fontaine movie is acceptable, though the acting is so OTT and miscast (a Spaniard playing the Frenchman?). The later version by Masterpiece Theatre starring Tara Fitzgerald and Anthony Delon was actually better, even though they added political aspects that were never in the book! I just wish I could find a DVD of that one that isn’t either $89 or suspiciously cheap & used, like it’s been recorded off of someone’s TV. My VHS copy is long-exhausted.
Eugenia, I hear you on not being able to get a reasonably priced copy of the dvd because of the regional restrictions. They bug me enormously. If we are prepared to pay postage etc why can’t we buy and play programs from other countries? I recently bought an all-regions DVD player and now I can play programs from the USA, the UK and elsewhere. The DVD player cost me a whole $100. It’s pretty much paid for itself, as I’ve finally been able to watch movies that friends overseas have sent me.
Eugenia, I hear you on not being able to get a reasonably priced copy of the dvd because of the regional restrictions. They bug me enormously. If we are prepared to pay postage etc why can’t we buy and play programs from other countries? I recently bought an all-regions DVD player and now I can play programs from the USA, the UK and elsewhere. The DVD player cost me a whole $100. It’s pretty much paid for itself, as I’ve finally been able to watch movies that friends overseas have sent me.
Eugenia, I hear you on not being able to get a reasonably priced copy of the dvd because of the regional restrictions. They bug me enormously. If we are prepared to pay postage etc why can’t we buy and play programs from other countries? I recently bought an all-regions DVD player and now I can play programs from the USA, the UK and elsewhere. The DVD player cost me a whole $100. It’s pretty much paid for itself, as I’ve finally been able to watch movies that friends overseas have sent me.
Eugenia, I hear you on not being able to get a reasonably priced copy of the dvd because of the regional restrictions. They bug me enormously. If we are prepared to pay postage etc why can’t we buy and play programs from other countries? I recently bought an all-regions DVD player and now I can play programs from the USA, the UK and elsewhere. The DVD player cost me a whole $100. It’s pretty much paid for itself, as I’ve finally been able to watch movies that friends overseas have sent me.
Eugenia, I hear you on not being able to get a reasonably priced copy of the dvd because of the regional restrictions. They bug me enormously. If we are prepared to pay postage etc why can’t we buy and play programs from other countries? I recently bought an all-regions DVD player and now I can play programs from the USA, the UK and elsewhere. The DVD player cost me a whole $100. It’s pretty much paid for itself, as I’ve finally been able to watch movies that friends overseas have sent me.
I’m late to the party, but here’s a few I think are fabulous books into TV: The Jewel in the Crown, Little Dorrit and Our Mutual Friend. All of these are superb adaptations. I also enjoyed Daniel Deronda and The Forsythe Saga.
I’m late to the party, but here’s a few I think are fabulous books into TV: The Jewel in the Crown, Little Dorrit and Our Mutual Friend. All of these are superb adaptations. I also enjoyed Daniel Deronda and The Forsythe Saga.
I’m late to the party, but here’s a few I think are fabulous books into TV: The Jewel in the Crown, Little Dorrit and Our Mutual Friend. All of these are superb adaptations. I also enjoyed Daniel Deronda and The Forsythe Saga.
I’m late to the party, but here’s a few I think are fabulous books into TV: The Jewel in the Crown, Little Dorrit and Our Mutual Friend. All of these are superb adaptations. I also enjoyed Daniel Deronda and The Forsythe Saga.
I’m late to the party, but here’s a few I think are fabulous books into TV: The Jewel in the Crown, Little Dorrit and Our Mutual Friend. All of these are superb adaptations. I also enjoyed Daniel Deronda and The Forsythe Saga.