![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Dear BBC I really enjoyed it, and I'm glad you updated it, but please remember there are plenty of other works that could do with a re-telling, Frances Durbridge's Melissa would be a great one, and a little different. ![]() I enjoyed it, I'm so glad the BBC still has the confidence to produce something like this for a prime time Sunday slot. Superb production values, great costumes etc. Very well acted with all performing well, Dougray Scott and Jessie Buckley both showing their natural presence. I'm struck by the closeness to the text, although I'm sure in the current climate, with constant reinterpretations and changes that there'll be some tampering, however, the core story is delivered. Marian Halcombe, her half-sister, and Walter Hartright face terrific odds against formidable men of power to protect Laura. the vile manner in which the personal resemblance between the woman in white and Lady Glyde had been turned to. Laura has few allies, but they are fiercely loyal to her. The production team have done a fabulous job in creating the creepy, gothic, almost sinister atmosphere. An unwitting accomplice in the downfall of Laura is her ineffective guardian, her uncle Frederick Fairlie. Wilkie Collins classic tale is known by many, how good though that this masterpiece of storytelling will be given to a brand new audience. BBC I applaud you for having the courage to produce and put out something that can hardly be classed as mainstream. ![]()
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