BBC Adaptation: A Christmas Carol.

[nixie]

Now that was a pleasant surprise, I hadn't seen any advertising for this only became aware of it when His Dark Materials finished. Wasn't expecting much but left it on.

I found it enjoyable dark with a touch of humour.
Jacob Marley is not having a peaceful afterlife.
My only complaint is Ebenezer Scrooge, too young, remote rather than a mean nasty old miser.

 

[nixie]

No one else watching?

 

[Ursa major]

I'm watching.

I liked the first episode**. I liked the second episode even more.


** - Partly because

Spoiler

it explained why Marley was there in addition to the three spirits. (Perhaps the book did too, but I've never read it.)

 

[mosaix]

Now that was a pleasant surprise, I hadn't seen any advertising for this only became aware of it when His Dark Materials finished. Wasn't expecting much but left it on.

I found it enjoyable dark with a touch of humour.
Jacob Marley is not having a peaceful afterlife.
My only complaint is Ebenezer Scrooge, too young, remote rather than a mean nasty old miser.

It’s got some good reviews. I hope to catch it on iPlayer.

 

[nixie]

The second installment was amazing, was a very quick hour.

 

[HareBrain]

I recorded the first two episodes, and hearing that the ghosting didn't really start till the second, I went straight to that.

I'm very impressed. I was a bit dubious when I read about the changes made to the story and the age and character of Scrooge, but having watched it, I'm completely behind them. The only thing I didn't like was Bob Cratchit's hair (both face and head). Not only does it seem rather anachronistic, I think it suggests too convenient an excuse for Scrooge's treatment of him.

 

[nixie]

Oh you missed Marley's unpleasant awakening and the blacksmith. Go back and watch episode one @HareBrain, there will be a quiz later

 

[nixie]

Overall a good watch, the second episode was amazing, slightly disappointed with the finale but that's me being greedy,

Spoiler

I wanted the spirit of christmas present to show his nephew and to see him reconnect with his family