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[Thephoenix]

Just wondering if anyone else is watching the latest series on BBC?

I find Alan Bennet's observations of characters from all classes and walks of life fascinating,  but of course his monologues have to be interpreted and performed by a list of outstanding actors.

I've only watched the first one with Imelda Staunton, and was really impressed.
Her timing and expressions were a joy to watch and brought to life the character with a mixture of comedy and pathos.
No wonder his work is so highly regarded.

I'm looking forward to watching Jodie Comer perform. She must be chuffed to have been selected in such esteemed company.

[Romeo Sensini]

I saw the Imelda Staunton and Sarah Lancashire ones and found them a bit meh. I have a recollection of the originals with Thora Hird and Patricia Routledge which I remember as much more engaging, possibly because both those ladies had/have a comedy background. Maybe?

[GreyDave]

  I am sorry my parents were school teachers  (for a while in their early working lives) both found the History boys repellent with its under tones of Grooming they saw it for what it was I did not quite get them on it until a few years ago with Saville ect now I find it uncomfortable too I supose as professionals they thought it slimmey as I do now ..

Which leads on to the same feelings for most of his work he seems to veiw women thought the limited veiw of his mother and elderly aunties, I cant understand the way he is still held highly regarded I guess some felt it funny I never saw reasons . Crude words spoken in an accent from old ladies just doesnt make me smile ...

[Romeo Sensini]

I am sorry my parents were school teachers  (for a while in their early working lives) both found the History boys repellent with its under tones of Grooming they saw it for what it was I did not quite get them on it until a few years ago with Saville ect now I find it uncomfortable too I supose as professionals they thought it slimmey as I do now ..

Which leads on to the same feelings for most of his work he seems to veiw women thought the limited veiw of his mother and elderly aunties, I cant understand the way he is still held highly regarded I guess some felt it funny I never saw reasons . Crude words spoken in an accent from old ladies just doesnt make me smile ...

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[RLondon99]

I am sorry my parents were school teachers  (for a while in their early working lives) both found the History boys repellent with its under tones of Grooming they saw it for what it was I did not quite get them on it until a few years ago with Saville ect now I find it uncomfortable too I supose as professionals they thought it slimmey as I do now ..

Which leads on to the same feelings for most of his work he seems to veiw women thought the limited veiw of his mother and elderly aunties, I cant understand the way he is still held highly regarded I guess some felt it funny I never saw reasons . Crude words spoken in an accent from old ladies just doesnt make me smile ...

Glad to find I am not the only person in the world who finds Alan Bennett clammy and creepy.

Met him once which rather confirmed my opinion.

[yandex]

I saw the Imelda Staunton and Sarah Lancashire ones and found them a bit meh. I have a recollection of the originals with Thora Hird and Patricia Routledge which I remember as much more engaging, possibly because both those ladies had/have a comedy background. Maybe?

I have them on CD, I find them much more enjoyable when listened to rather than watched

[Beamer]

I have them on CD, I find them much more enjoyable when listened to rather than watched

Definitely.  I  thought Imelda Staunton was very good. Quality always shines through whatever you are doing