Ganja_SonicPixie

These series were popular, and still admired and remembered. Helen Mirren is wonderful as always, playing Jane Tennison - a great detective, proving that women can be both strong and emotional (In real life as much as on the screen), which is a quality men rarely have...in my not at all humble opinion. It's suitable for everyone not just fans of crime stories- it's not violent, it's emotional and filled with suspense and mystery.

This is one of those TV (mini) series that are worthy of re-running. Lynn Redgrave is an excellent actor and she excellently portrayed her character. I must admit I haven't seen much of her, but I think the fact I "fell in love" with her persona after just watching "Calling the shots" is a pretty good recommendation. (and BTW I love her accent) If you've ever seen Helen Mirren and her "Prime suspect" you'll like this one too. Lynn & Helen were both born to portray strong and intelligent women, women who are modern warriors. This is far from your typical female role on movies/TV, and there should be more of those...

This is a nice comedy...I watched it because I saw that Rik Mayall plays there, and I wasn't disappointed. Of course I did expect some more hilarious action (In the best Rik Mayall manner), and there wasn't much of that...but I thought I should give him a break. It's a shame that many comedy movies that are far worse than this one get more fame. But still, it's a movie with a pretty much "American plot", but with the well known taste of good old British humor. Recommendable for British humor/Rik Mayall fans.