OK I’m pretty late to the party. Ahem. But yes, I’m totally hooked. One thing I love about the Brits is their ability to laugh at themselves and stare their failings straight in the face (or maybe it’s just that the creator and writer of the series is a Scot?!). Still, the BBC produced it.
Some of the lines, delivered with utter sangfroid, are just inspired. Occasionally, the series lets itself down with some practical oversights but overall I’m having a fan girl attack. With eight seasons still to watch, it will be interesting to see the turnover in cast/characters. Will I be able to maintain my attachment without Matthew MacFadyen?
