Unlike most of the reviewers, I had not heard of this program nor had I seen any advertisement for it. I just discovered it while browsing my local bookstore. It took me a while to purchase, it wasn't an impulse buy but I do enjoy Dawn French's work so I was willing to shell out the $29.99 for it and am glad I did.
I was hoping to watch one episode a day and draw out the enjoyment of it but, after the first episode, I just had to keep going and now, with it all watched, I wish I could watch the second season but it doesn't seem to show up on BBC America anytime soon. So, I guess I will have to wait.
One reviewer said it would be compared to "Golden Girls" but I can't imagine that. I see it more as a more contemporary, more female, less comedic version of "Last of the Summer Wine". I love the look at village life and suspect that it is not too far off in regards to realism. The characterization is wonderful, the story line is comfortable and warm and real and I just enjoyed every minute of it. In fact, I will probably watch it again -- something I don't tend to do often.
I was hoping to watch one episode a day and draw out the enjoyment of it but, after the first episode, I just had to keep going and now, with it all watched, I wish I could watch the second season but it doesn't seem to show up on BBC America anytime soon. So, I guess I will have to wait.
One reviewer said it would be compared to "Golden Girls" but I can't imagine that. I see it more as a more contemporary, more female, less comedic version of "Last of the Summer Wine". I love the look at village life and suspect that it is not too far off in regards to realism. The characterization is wonderful, the story line is comfortable and warm and real and I just enjoyed every minute of it. In fact, I will probably watch it again -- something I don't tend to do often.