Gentleman Jack

[maggiebee]

Did anyone watch episode 1 of this on the BBC last night? Not exactly sure what to make of it but Suranne Jones is a very talented actress.

[Georgiesmum]

I recorded it, not watched it yet. These drama series usually take a week or two to really get into, should be good.

[anagram]

I'm not quite sure if I enjoyed it or not, will keep watching. Agree with you maggiebee, Suranne Jones is very good.

[Ken4155]

I quite enjoyed it and if she was as feisty in real life, then she was a very brave woman indeed. Just hope it doesn't turn into a soppy love story.

[shoota]

Gave it 15 minutes and then did something else. Great settings and costumes but poor dialogue delivered in a staccato fashion...

[ludwig]

She certainly was an interesting character.
This is quite a good article..

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/the_life_and_loves_of_anne_lister

[MargoTester]

https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2019-05-19/gentleman-jack-anne-lister-bbc1-real-history-how-accurate-suranne-jones/
Quite a long read but shows a woman far ahead of her times

[Ken4155]

Don't really want to read any links to the true story, just yet. May spoil the series as a whole.

[maggiebee]

Thanks for that link ludwig, hadn't seen that one. Another good link Margo, as you say quite a long read but very interesting.

[MargoTester]

Glad you enjoyed it Maggie :-)