Mrs Alving prepared for a memorial service for her late husband, she opens up to Pastor Mandes, detailing the life she had, whilst explaining the life she hopes for with her son Oswald. Mrs Alving has 'ghosts' that must be dealt with.
Initially, I struggled to get into it, it felt as though ITV were trying hard to offer up something as competition to one of The BBC's lineup of quality costume dramas, but stick with it, as it develops, an interesting story comes to life.
What's interesting, is that it's a story you'd hardly associate with the time, a period in history where 'such things' weren't generally discussed.
At times it feels as though you're in the theatre, it looks like a stage play, and the acting is very much of the theatrical variety. Some of that scenes are very, very long, so don't expect pace or swiftness, you have to admire the cast for knowing their lines and marks.
Richard Pasco and Dorothy Tutin both have a natural presence, but I don't think you could argue it's the finest hour for either.
That's a very flat bottle of champagne.
6/10.
Initially, I struggled to get into it, it felt as though ITV were trying hard to offer up something as competition to one of The BBC's lineup of quality costume dramas, but stick with it, as it develops, an interesting story comes to life.
What's interesting, is that it's a story you'd hardly associate with the time, a period in history where 'such things' weren't generally discussed.
At times it feels as though you're in the theatre, it looks like a stage play, and the acting is very much of the theatrical variety. Some of that scenes are very, very long, so don't expect pace or swiftness, you have to admire the cast for knowing their lines and marks.
Richard Pasco and Dorothy Tutin both have a natural presence, but I don't think you could argue it's the finest hour for either.
That's a very flat bottle of champagne.
6/10.
