Robert Carlyle's performance is simply put " hard to ignore" .He brings so much passion and zest into his character. It's just perfectly a tad under overacting the scene. Rarely achieved.So much focus is put into every word he utters.Bravo bravo. Why isn't he considered among Daniel day lewis and others, in their league.
The story is pretty accurate except for the dog beating part ,which I doubt.From his book mein kampf it is understood he was very gentle with animals.Overall , an absorbing series.
Must watch.