This is great; mainly because the two main characters are so well played. Part Three tomorrow. ITV.

The reason it's so good is that both characters are sympathetic; without in any way defending what they did or attempting to make us feel sorry for them, they come across as flawed human beings (aren't we all?) which is rare in TV these days when only extremes are reflected.

Better cast in the 2010 BBC version ‘Canoe Man’

Yes caught up yesterday evening and it is terrific. I wish, as you say, there were more thoughtful rounded dramas like this.

Wyot wrote:
Yes caught up yesterday evening and it is terrific. I wish, as you say, there were more thoughtful rounded dramas like this.

Are you in debt Wyot ?

I'm looking forward to this even thought I can't stand Eddie Marsan. Also an odd choice who looks nothing like his character.

I've always been a huge Marsan fan but one of the things I loved about this superb series was that they didn't do the obvious physical similarities (i.e. avoided Monica wearing stupid false teeth). They chose the best actor for the job and he - both of them - are utterly marvellous. The documentary last night was also impressive, showing just how ordinary both people were. I suspect we shall see TWO Best Awards in the Baftas.

I cant really explain why I kept on watching it, but I am heartily sick of Canoe-man and his horrible wife.