A Very English Scandal

Luckily I was able to watch this all the way thought from start to finish in one sitting. At just under 3 hours, quite an easy feat. Hugh Grant and the superb writing of Russel T Davies made it easy and the time passed like nothing, that to me means it was entertaining, which it was.

Hugh Grant puts in a really good performance, well supported by Ben Whishaw, Michele Dotrice (Some Mothers Do Ave Em), Alex Jennings and Adrian Scarborough.

I enjoyed every minute of it and laughed more than once even though this is not billed as a comedy, the way it was written told a very serious story in quite an amusing way.

There were a few sad moments, but even these were told in an amusing way, not so much funny, but not at all serious or sad, which could be taken as a criticism by some.

Every time I saw the hat, I either laughed or smiled, you will have to watch to know what I mean, for me it symbolised the Hugh Grant characters whole attitude of the time.

A very entertaining BBC mini series and highly recommended.

An easy 9/10.

I absolutely loved this series. Hugh Grant and the other actors are amazing. I laughed out loud many times, but was also touched by the story and issues as a whole. It flew by and I felt very satisfied when it was done. I highly recommend this if you're looking for something easy to follow, intriguing, and with some good humor thrown in as well.

Great casting, stellar acting. Hugh Grant is what seems to happen when a handsome rom/com darling is able to season and hone his abilities within his craft. I believe him to be a revelation here and have become an even bigger fan. I he receives the accolades deserved for this performance. The timing and nuance were a treat. Enjoy!

Wow... what a transformation. Annoying bumbling mad-blinking Hollywood heartthrob to credible actor while still keeping his English charm. You can't not love Hugh Grant's portrayal. With faultless witty writing by Russell T Davies; his best in years - and the light comedic direction is just the cherry on top of a lovely cake!

Ben Whishaw's protrayal of Norman Scott is often light and innocent with a dark foreboding centre... much like the ending of the first episode!

We even get a glimpse into 1960s politics, but not to much mind, just a slice which prevents the story from becoming overly complicated.

All in all - a jolly good job!

A Very English Scandal with a very English touch of humour. A serious topic at the time, but has been turned into an extremely entertaining TV series. Thoroughly recommended, and Hugh Grant performs the part brilliantly.