Shetland
Don't think anyone has mentioned the new series that ended tonight. It's one of those programmes where the location shares the series with the story. Douglas Henshall, as DI Jimmy Perez is the main character. Good to see him on the right side of the law for a change!!! Certainly makes you inclined to think about visiting.
David
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I was out last night and just got back in time to see the final programme before the next series. I've been enjoying it and it certainly made me want to go back, I kept looking for places I recognised. It's very much as seen on the series. The previous week's programme even showed what it's like on the ferry, but not quite as dramatic!
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I can recommend visiting. Like Brue, I recognised some places and the weather!
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What, not even these?
Plus when we visited we found ourselves amongst the vans and crew filming the series at Sumburgh.
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This was one series we watched "live". We looked forward to each episode and discussed various theories (some very outlandish). I think it helped that we had watched all the previous series, so knew Duncan's background (and also Tosh's ordeal).
The conclusion was not what I had thought (though I never liked Drew), and it was never going to end well for poor Malone
The six weeks have flown by and I'll miss it.
For fans of Ann Cleeves books - there's a new Shetland out this Autumn (I think).
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Yes, I watched it and thoroughly enjoyed it. I did think originally that 6 episodes might stretch things a bit, ( I think all the previous series have been 4?). I've read all the Shetland books by Ann Cleeves, although I've never got into the "Vera" series. Maybe I should.
I think Douglas Henshall has grown into the part - I was sceptical at first - in the books he's described as "swarthy" with "Spanish ancestry" - I think one of is ancestors was washed up in a shipwreck back in time. I always thought Lorcan Cranitch (of Cracker fame) would make a better Jimmy Perez.
It was a fine series and if there is indeed another book n the offing I'll be keeping my eyes peeled.
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Yes, I watched it and thoroughly enjoyed it. I did think originally that 6 episodes might stretch things a bit, ( I think all the previous series have been 4?). I've read all the Shetland books by Ann Cleeves, although I've never got into the "Vera" series. Maybe I should.
I think Douglas Henshall has grown into the part - I was sceptical at first - in the books he's described as "swarthy" with "Spanish ancestry" - I think one of is ancestors was washed up in a shipwreck back in time. I always thought Lorcan Cranitch (of Cracker fame) would make a better Jimmy Perez.
It was a fine series and if there is indeed another book n the offing I'll be keeping my eyes peeled.
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Tsk, repeats everywhere!
OH loves it. Has to use subtitles occasionally though!
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I had no trouble understanding the people of the Northern Isles but I guess the actors are Scottish rather than Shetlanders.
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My wife is reading a 'Vera' book atm. Says that the character is very accurately played by Brenda Blethyn.
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It's not the accents - it's the dreadful sound on the BBC! Really enjoyed the series, love Dougie Henshall.
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I thought that until we got a new TV and soundbar. 👍🏻
PS. Getting hearing aids helped as well.
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We use the subtitles on quite a few programmes now. Both of us have hearing problems. Margaret more so than me but it is easy to miss an essential word or phrase especially in fast moving programmes. I particularly like the subs on Scottish programmes as you can pick up a bit of the lingo especially if you are watching Still Game!!!
David
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Incidentally if anyone think my Puffin photo was taken with a long lens perched on the cliffs at Sumburgh Head the puffin was actually at my feet, happily walking around doing "Puffin" chat with us. It's is the most wonderful place to view seabirds close up.
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Pity about the two cliches in the last episode when the innocent and the guilty clocked each other in the police station, that sort of thing always happens in soaps, I would have hoped the director of a quality drama would steer clear of that sort of claptrap
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