What was sprung jailbird Brigid O'Shaughnessy doing in Istanbul?
"Antiquing."
The perfect deadpan anachronism, who could resist? Certainly not Tom Fontana. Brilliant!
Clive Owen is a fine Sam Spade. Best ever update of a Bogie role? Bold to sequel a noir classic in the beautiful French countryside, and it works.
A triumph for AMC and a perfect high end treat for Acorn TV subscribers.