I never saw this when it was first broadcast, don't know why, but the recent demise of Robbie Coltrane pushed me to watching, and I'm so glad I did.
This is drama of the highest order with superb performances from all concerned, and it has a superb, somewhat grim, atmosphere to it that just makes it feel real somehow.
Great to see Manchester as it was too, just after the introduction of the Metrolink system,and it made me realise how much has been knocked down since.
Have to say Robbie Coltrane does steal the show, whilst quite unlikeable, he plays a fantastic, convincing part.
If like me, you've never seen this for whatever reason, remedy that as soon as possible, you won't regret it.
Oh, and watching on DVD, the picture quality might not be the best, but the sound mix is superb, I can hear every word spoken, and that doesn't happen with modern productions at all.
Highly recommended.
This is drama of the highest order with superb performances from all concerned, and it has a superb, somewhat grim, atmosphere to it that just makes it feel real somehow.
Great to see Manchester as it was too, just after the introduction of the Metrolink system,and it made me realise how much has been knocked down since.
Have to say Robbie Coltrane does steal the show, whilst quite unlikeable, he plays a fantastic, convincing part.
If like me, you've never seen this for whatever reason, remedy that as soon as possible, you won't regret it.
Oh, and watching on DVD, the picture quality might not be the best, but the sound mix is superb, I can hear every word spoken, and that doesn't happen with modern productions at all.
Highly recommended.