Yesterday was a day of two halves. I got all sorts of stuff done in the morning and in the afternoon I drove over to Lindsey's for P T and then went into school for a longer than usual governors' meeting with all sorts of stuff to discuss. We were all tired by the end.
I've been discovering the new costume drama from the BBC, The Other Bennet Sister, which tells the story of Mary, the fifth sister who appears as merely a caricature in the book and, I seem to remember, didn't appear at all in a much earlier adaptation when I was much younger, she was that unimportant to the overall plot.
I found the first five episodes on iPlayer, enjoyed them very much and looked for a Kindle book, only to find that I already had it. I'm now enjoying that much more than the TV version, as I almost always do. They have to cut so much out for TV and, as a result, have to adapt what they do include to make it all work.
Jane Austen it isn't but it's a good read.
I found the first five episodes on iPlayer, enjoyed them very much and looked for a Kindle book, only to find that I already had it. I'm now enjoying that much more than the TV version, as I almost always do. They have to cut so much out for TV and, as a result, have to adapt what they do include to make it all work.
Jane Austen it isn't but it's a good read.
Today, as Chris is still on holiday, there's no coffee and chat until my dear friend, Val, arrives for lunch. I've made some soup and some bread - simple but tasty.
And now I'd better go and deal with things so I'm proper ready. A bit of tidying is definitely needed!!
Have a lovely Thursday, everyone, whatever your plans. xx
Have a lovely Thursday, everyone, whatever your plans. xx
I was in two minds whether I would bother with The Other Bennet Sister but glad I did because I'm really enjoying it. Even husband manages to keep awake for it. x
ReplyDeleteIt's good, isn't it. Just that little bit different. xx
DeleteI also am enjoying The Other Bennet Sister. I have also started reading the book. June
ReplyDeleteI am so enjoying the book. It's different, the story is quite different from the TV story as the book goes on and it has so much more. xx
DeleteI’m enjoying The Other Bennett Sister too. I liked the young actress playing Mary and remembered her from Call the Midwife. Catriona
ReplyDeleteThat is a show I have never watched. I gather it is pretty good. xx
DeleteJoy, it's one of my favourites, together with Downton Abbey. Hankies at the ready for Call the Midwife. A :-)
DeleteI wonder if it is on iPlayer. Must check. xx
DeleteI loved the book and I’m enjoying the TV adaptation too, sunny but very chilly indeed here today.
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
It was Baltic here today but I gather it's due to get a little bit warmer soon. Hope so! xx
DeleteAnother 5 episodes are to be added to i player on Sunday. Am off to look up the book, thank you!
ReplyDeleteI saw that! Yay!!! I can see a binge watch coming up! xx
DeleteThank you for the recommendation. I might just look that up. I watched Little Women the other week, and was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. Xx
ReplyDeleteWas that the one with Susan Sarandon as Marmee? Or have they done another version since?
DeleteDo get the book - it's really lovely. xx
I wonder if the new Other Bennet Sister will show up here in Canada. I will certainly be looking for it.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I shall have to look out for it!
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