One thing this show has managed to be from the very first is diverse, all types of crimes, all types of people, and certainly a range of topics relevant to life at the time. This time round it's an abducted baby, and the life for mother's who have no choice but to have their babies adopted.
A very moving and sad story, one of loss and longing, with some bitter pills to swallow for many involved. Helen Baxendale and Mark Gatiss did a terrific job as the adopted parents, but it was the slightly domestic story of Bacchus, and his dad that I found most enjoyable, lots of strong body language, plenty of digs, before one true moment of compassion, Tony Haygarth was superb as his father I thought.
Gently took on the role of hero somewhat, whilst Bacchus had to deal with a harrowing real life event, where repercussions are sure to follow.
Superb, 9/10
A very moving and sad story, one of loss and longing, with some bitter pills to swallow for many involved. Helen Baxendale and Mark Gatiss did a terrific job as the adopted parents, but it was the slightly domestic story of Bacchus, and his dad that I found most enjoyable, lots of strong body language, plenty of digs, before one true moment of compassion, Tony Haygarth was superb as his father I thought.
Gently took on the role of hero somewhat, whilst Bacchus had to deal with a harrowing real life event, where repercussions are sure to follow.
Superb, 9/10