Before I saw the first part of this, I was worried that my images of Gormenghast and its denizens would be shattered by poor scenery or casting. My fears were allayed from the very first minute -- it is more byzantine than I could ever have imagined.
The casting is excellent; Jonathan Rhys-Meyers is a suitably cunning Steerpike, charming his poisonous way up the House of Groan's hierarchy. John Sessions is frightfully camp as Dr Prunesquallor.
The BBC have taken this often overlooked classic, and made it shine. Don't miss it.
The casting is excellent; Jonathan Rhys-Meyers is a suitably cunning Steerpike, charming his poisonous way up the House of Groan's hierarchy. John Sessions is frightfully camp as Dr Prunesquallor.
The BBC have taken this often overlooked classic, and made it shine. Don't miss it.