After watching this I was surprised to see such a low score on IMDb.
The previous review was too harsh: 1. 'There's only one pub'. Actually there was one other pub mentioned which was key to one of the plot elements. (Also, there's a scene at a night club.) 2. The 'mayor and his side-kick, who seem to be from a kids' series'? I don't understand where that comes from. I also expect mayors of English towns form a diverse group. This is a drama not a documentary so exaggeration and creative license are expected.
3. Perhaps the reviewer does have a point about the title. It could have been more imaginative, or at least not as provocative.
4. I spent six years in a small English town, then five years in London. I can safely say the latter WAS a 'different planet'! At least from my experience.
5. The fact that Mark is a lot older than his sister was explained fairly well in the last episode... by the Gran – just one of the good reasons why she was in the programme.
Ah well, each to their own. Just because I liked it doesn't mean everyone will. And in this case it appears there were quite a few who weren't impressed. I say give it a chance and make up your own mind. It deserves a better score.
The previous review was too harsh: 1. 'There's only one pub'. Actually there was one other pub mentioned which was key to one of the plot elements. (Also, there's a scene at a night club.) 2. The 'mayor and his side-kick, who seem to be from a kids' series'? I don't understand where that comes from. I also expect mayors of English towns form a diverse group. This is a drama not a documentary so exaggeration and creative license are expected.
3. Perhaps the reviewer does have a point about the title. It could have been more imaginative, or at least not as provocative.
4. I spent six years in a small English town, then five years in London. I can safely say the latter WAS a 'different planet'! At least from my experience.
5. The fact that Mark is a lot older than his sister was explained fairly well in the last episode... by the Gran – just one of the good reasons why she was in the programme.
Ah well, each to their own. Just because I liked it doesn't mean everyone will. And in this case it appears there were quite a few who weren't impressed. I say give it a chance and make up your own mind. It deserves a better score.