Doctor Thorne

[captivebird]

Many years ago in a fit of AR related enthusiasm, I read the entire series of six Victorian novels that constitute Anthony Trollope's Chronicles of Barsetshire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronicles_of_Barsetshire The first two of these novels constitute the wonderful 1982 series The Barchester Chronicles, beloved of all AR fans. I read the

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[reallyginnyf]

Oh, I love Tom Hollander! His turn as Dylan Thomas was amazing, if a bit pukey. Would love to see this if we ever have access in the States.

[captivebird]

The Weinstein Company acquired the N American rights in the autumn, so hopefully that means the series will be available to you soon...

[rakspatel]

How interesting!

I did not know any of that, but I'm going to the Dr Thorne with Q&A Preview screening at the BFI this Wednesday (2 March).

[captivebird]

Oh that will be good - enjoy!

If you ever have time you should watch that old series The Barchester Chronicles. Alongside the more serious cast of Donald Pleasance et al, Alan Rickman, Nigel Hawthorne, Geraldine McEwan and Clive Swift play against each other quite hilariously as ambitious clergy. And it was filmed around Peterborough cathedral and its precincts - alas before I moved to the general area. :-/