ann fergusson

Loved it. Gave a real feel for the times and the great man; how successful he was, and dismisses the myths . A shocking reminder that death in childbirth was common. Yes of course some bits are laboured to make a point. They have to be for a lot of the audience to understand the position of women in the past. Many of my pupils couldn't even understand the 1940s and 50s, the world I grew up in. Beautiful filming and strong acting Ben Elton is a master.