paulalanoliver's reviews

Fantastic. Such a subtle build up after the initial (less subtle) screams at the car...the alcohol, the neurotic and lonely lady, the dog that sensed danger. It then builds up wonderfully. You know you are engaged in the drama when you "will" the characters to take a course of action, and feel frustration when they do not. Elizabeth Sellars is excellent. Anthony Bate plays Anthony Bate again, but it is a good foil to Sellars.

The 70's seemed to be awash with Supernatural drama's/ TV plays like this. Such a great thing we can access almost all of them now-albeit in not so good quality on YTbe. This story is effective- the tension does build, and though most viewers will think of at least one obvious way the thrill at the end could have been heightened...it is well worth the wait. The only thing I can think of that is remotely like this now, in terms of quality and "single story" macabre is the truly excellent "Inside No.9" (With added humour).

Mr Brown's snobbery in full tilt, Eric at his anti-establishment best and Hattie acting as the voice of sanity between the two. A lovely episode from a terrific series.