The Hardacres - Channel 5 Tonight

[naomi24]

I read the books years ago and enjoyed them.  Whether the series is any good remains to be seen, but for anyone who likes a family saga it might fit the bill.  

[Buenchico]

Quote (from the Sheffield Star, where they might possibly know a thing or two about life in Yorkshire):
"If this was shown to a class of Year Nine kids, they'd be laughing up their sleeves within the first five minutes"

Source:
https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/the-hardacres-review-this-new-channel-5-heritage-drama-is-a-sanitised-laughably-silly-show-that-would-have-schoolkids-squirming-4819934

[jourdain2]

I'm dubious and haven't watched it yet.  Reason - the remake of 'All Creatures Great and Small'.  I really dislike how they have imported modern mores and attitudes to much loved writing that did not need changing.  I watched the first couple of episodes and abandoned it. I suspect that the Hardacres will be equally 'modernised'.

[Vagus]

It's not, jourdain. Worth a watch for you to decide for yourself.

[hellywelly4]

I feel like you Jourdain. I didn't like the recent ACGandS at all. I suppose I was mentally comparing it to the original. I've nothing to compare this to but don't want to risk being disappointed I suppose.