Each time that I see
an episode of this, I get a dislocated sensation that's peculiar to watching
very minor material performed to the highest level. This week's plot - Lionel
and Jean try to cover up a visit from her daughter's estranged boyfriend by
making up a story about a mysterious 'personal problem' of Lionel's, and then
having to cope with the embarrassing consequences - could hardly be more
ordinary. You don't often see Judi Dench performing in such small beer as this.
Its interesting to see qualities distinct to her - very quick responses, sense
of an individual moral understanding - put to service in something so routine.
One benefit of the high production values of this series is that the initial scene (of the two daughters dropping their keys in the street and getting soaking wet) includes the most convincing artificially induced rain that I've seen in a television programme. Normally something that looks a bit wrong on television, seeing it realised so well is surprisingly exciting.
One benefit of the high production values of this series is that the initial scene (of the two daughters dropping their keys in the street and getting soaking wet) includes the most convincing artificially induced rain that I've seen in a television programme. Normally something that looks a bit wrong on television, seeing it realised so well is surprisingly exciting.
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