![]() To turn a 600 page book where every line is of the highest quality into a three hour extravaganza is a huge feat. ![]() However as much praise must be given to Ransley the script writer. Even the direction from the fairly unknown Aisling Walsh used contrasting yet beautiful shades of blue for Briar and brown for London. Of course Imelda Staunton was amazing as usual, she is unmistakably a national treasure and the supporting cast were all of a high standard. The two of them acting together, combining these talents made this drama unmissable. Her eyes were mesmerising conveying everything from rage to absolute despair. I recognised Sally Hawkins as Zena Blake from Tipping the Velvet, a small role primarily so i didn't have as many expectations but she was astounding in the role of Sue Trinder. Her transformation was believable and impressive to watch. Having been a fan of Elaine Cassidy's since seeing her guileless turn in Felicia's Journey i thought she embodied both hard deception and a growing fragility as Maud. ![]() And not as so many ignorant people would have you believe, a pointless lesbian romp. I was not disappointed with the results, in fact i think this might be on a par with TTV both romantic and entertaining. Especially since Tipping the Velvet had been done so well by old familiar Andrew Davies. ![]() Having read all of Sarah Waters books i was eagerly looking forward to a BBC adaptation of Fingersmith. ![]()
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