Alison Capey

Really compelling viewing about the true story of Ann Ming's fight for justice. Her tenacity is an example to anyone who says "it can't be done".

As an Anne Frank aficionado I naturally turned in to watch "A Small Light", the dramatised true story of Miep Gies, who helped the Frank family, the Van Pels family and Mr Pfeffer hide during occupied Holland. At first I was bothered by the portrayal of Miep as a somewhat frivolous young woman, but the character development showed her impetuous nature mature into decisive and steely action. A couple of details grated - Anne's beloved cat Moortje, whom they had to leave behind, was referred to as male instead of female, and Miep and Jans's surname "Gies" was pronounced as an English person might pronounced it, rather than as a Dutch person would. Also I would have liked more screen time for the other office workers - Bep, Kugler and Kleiman. But on the other hand I really warmed to the character Jan Gies, about whom I had known very little. The end credits should, I feel, have mentioned the awards both Miep and Jan received for their bravery. Notwithstanding these minor issues, I recommend this series as well worth watching.

Disappointing and quite boring. Silent Witness has had some excellent episodes in the past, but these 2 weren't of the same calibre. I do hope that subsequent episodes are better.

Excellent. Funny and sad and several loose ends neatly sorted! Would like to see it again.

Have given up half way through episode 3. Too slow. Found it improbable that Theresa and Helen decided not to go to the police. Reminds me of "The Drowning" with Jill Halfpenny, which, like this, promised much but failed to deliver.

Really badly written, unlikeable characters, unrealistic. Lots of plot holes.