I didn't watch these series when they were new. It's only recently I have been able to binge on all the series from the first to the last. I'd never seen Ben Miller in anything before, nothing memorable... and I think he shone in this. I was shocked to see him killed off... oh dear, there goes my heart - broken.. haha... Then along came Kris.. I liked Kris. I liked his hopeless dithering romantic side.. that kiss at the end.. with the first girl who went away. I was hoping they would get together.. Oh well, he found someone to love in the end. Then he left.. Along came Ardal, again, like Ben Miller, hadn't really seen much of him in any other programmes.. I grew to like to Ardal. He made me laugh, he made me cry. His relationship with the Commissioner (Don Warrington) was funny. Loved his sensitive side, sad again that he had to leave.. Now we have Ralph, big boots to fill.. I'm sure he'll do well (haven't got to the end of the series yet) - I'll feel empty when it's over. Might just watch them all over again. Lovely views from the shack they stayed in, and the music. I wished I was there too. Cheered up the winter months. Highly recommended.