Absolutely perfect. A drama that has it all, a captivating narrative, brilliant acting, and a snapshot of culture that is quite amazing. We see the former rich, the new rich, the thugs and hooligans, all clashing on a train.
Stephen Poliakoff is a genius, whatever he touches is golden, this certainly was, what a journey for Peter, it could have all been so simple had be been allocated a different compartment, instead he meets Frau Messner, a relic from the past. The tension, annoyance and subsequent understanding between the pair is a joy to watch.
If ever there was a time for The BBC to make the BBC2 screenhouse dramas commercially available it is now. I'm not sure others are up to this standard, but wouldn't it be great to find out.
Quality drama never dates, 10/10
Stephen Poliakoff is a genius, whatever he touches is golden, this certainly was, what a journey for Peter, it could have all been so simple had be been allocated a different compartment, instead he meets Frau Messner, a relic from the past. The tension, annoyance and subsequent understanding between the pair is a joy to watch.
If ever there was a time for The BBC to make the BBC2 screenhouse dramas commercially available it is now. I'm not sure others are up to this standard, but wouldn't it be great to find out.
Quality drama never dates, 10/10