And Then There Were None

[LyndaB]

Did anyone watch this last night? I'm not a lover of Agatha Christie's work, but as it had the lovely Aiden Turner in it I tuned in. I'm so glad I did, it was excellent. Intriguing storyline, great cast, and beautiful scenery to boot. Can't wait for the second part tonight

[Jomlett]

Beautifully made, and much closer to the book than any of the films.

[gingejbee]

Yes, I agree...buy whoever changed the original title, should have used the correct English...."And Then There Was None"....

[hellywelly4]

I found it quite by accident and was very glad I did. I enjoyed it very much.

[Retrochic]

'and then there were none' is correct English isn't it? I thought none could be singular or plural depending on the original amount.

[gingejbee]

Well, "none" is short for "not one"....so it's definitely singular in my book!

[Neveracrossword]

None can be single or plural - and has had this capability for over a thousand years. Various grammar books/websites discuss the myth, that it can only be single. It's quite interesting to read.

[Retrochic]

depends which grammar book you read.

[Retrochic]

Neveracrossword. yes I thought I was right -English is not my first language and one tends to get taught more grammar as such lol! You are right -its interesting reading.

[Neveracrossword]

I'm not a total pedant about language, but I get a little annoyed when I hear some 'rules' that aren't!

[gingejbee]

Well, "none" was singular when I did O-level English and singular it will remain (to me, at least!).

[ummmm]

English not your first language? Only in this name!!

[Retrochic]

Ummmm give it a rest it gets boring after a while.

[Togo]

Yes we watched. Great production. We are watching later,but have set record in case the Prosecco wins. Costume department deserves a mention.

[LyndaB]

I never expected my question to turn into a debate about grammar!

[gingejbee]

Sorry Lynda...that was my fault...won't do it again! And, yes, it was excellent.

[gingejbee]

...and, I'm so glad I didn't bring the title of AC's book into the argument!

[bibblebub]

Aiden Turner does scrub up well

[Togo]

Thank You LB.

[LyndaB]

You're welcome Togo - and apology accepted ginge ;)

[bednobs]

I read that it was faithful to the book. Unlike previous versions on film and telly which have changed the ending