It's quite telling that Miranda Richardson seems to base her portrayal of Mapp on Prunella Scales performance in the 1985 series... no one could ever be as good a Mapp and Lucia than Scales and McEwan, the casting was simply a sublime confluence of perfection.
What a delight - I have the original television version of the "Mapp & Lucia" series, and to see another interpretation is very welcome. While overall I prefer the 1985 version, this has some wonderful scenes, and Miranda Richardson is excellent as Elizabeth Mapp. One day I would love to see all the books turned into a series, with perhaps a season spent on each one. The stories never get old, and it's always a happy visit to Tilling and Risholme.
This 2014 series on the BBC had 3 episodes…. Impossible to get… the DVD only plays on players that play European discs…the 2 parts here are from episode 1…. The whole series was about 3 hours long…. Would love to see the whole series…. Have the 1985 series… watch it EVERY summer since 1999!
I was just going to post that! Been a fan since Blackadder. When Miranda does a comedic character she spares no personal indignity to herself. Such a trouper! Thing is, she's always so believable in every role. From the Crying Game on. Surprised that she isn't a Dame yet. She's one of the UK's theatrical treasures. Tell old Charlie to get crackin'.
Enjoyable - how could it not be? - but slightly over-the-top... not quite as subtle as the 1985 series which we all adore. Mapp's teeth do seem to over-fang the pudding..
There’s just too much music underscoring these scenes. It’s a little too cutesy. This has been a trend in adaptations of literature over the last 40 years; to me it’s a bit of dumbing down.
This remake is, quite frankly, silly. Those who think they can reinvent the Mona Lisa by painting some daub on a canvass, which only serves to demonstrate how brilliant and wonderful the original was, labour under delusions of grandeur. By all means, plays are there to be performed by as many different actors as possible. But classic movies, classic television and great performances should not be copied. Under any circumstances.
@@lucyhurst2534 Thanks Lucy. Always good to have an intelligent response from another viewer, even if he or she feels the urge to use the word "fuck". And in answer to your question, the author died decades ago, so EF Benson certainly isn't paying me! Lovely to hear from you and I do hope we will again.
@@lucyhurst2534 Well quite. Don't expect a rational response though. Many devotees of the first adaptation seem to have invested a chunk of their lives and souls into its supposed sanctity.
I love all the actors of the original …2 seasons… 10 episodes… 9 hours plus….and the series follows the last 3 books pretty well…. AND…I enjoyed this 3 episode…almost 3 hour……adaptation….I enjoyed the actors… especially Miranda Richardson as Miss Elizabeth Mapp… never thought anyone could equal Prunella Scales… but she did! ….. “Sold!”…. “I clap my hands in Joy”…..” Au Reservoir”
While I respect, of course, the comments made by KSK below, I still think they're wholly mistaken. The biggest problem with this particular remake of a classic piece of television - an act which never should be contemplated under any circumstances, as it's a sheer insult to the original - is that it's overdone. Overcooked. Overacted. A comedy of manners should be discreet, clever and underplayed. This is awful. Quite awful.
It's not a 'remake' of a piece of television. It's a different interpretation / adaptation of the novels. Are you actually saying that no alternative adaptation of a piece of literature should 'ever be contemplated under any circumstances' once it has been done one time? Sounds like it, and it's an absurd statement to make.
I think you’re missing the point that this interpretation is purposefully so. It’s classic Steve pemberton. It’s over the top, in your face, and camp. It’s not an accident
Have you read the books? I actually prefer this dramatisation to the earlier one as I think the casting is superb. I love Algernon and Susan Wyse, and Diva. It's a little broad perhaps but so are the original books - Mapp and Lucia swept out to sea on a kitchen table?
@Knappa22 under no circumstances one could speak to the queen before been spoken to. the correct question would have been - did the queen speak to you.
You are both wrong in your answers. At the time in which the story takes place, either George V or George VI reigned, depending on the time context in which you place the series. The wives of both kings were not queens, at most Queen Consort.
I have read and re read Mapp and Lucia which is delightful and wicked. These clips bring the characters to life... thank you.
So enjoyable to watch this. Thanks!. Please add Part 3.
These two parts here are episode 1…. There are 3 episodes!
Yes there are 3 episodes. But these on you tube are just 'partial' and not the full episodes.
It's quite telling that Miranda Richardson seems to base her portrayal of Mapp on Prunella Scales performance in the 1985 series... no one could ever be as good a Mapp and Lucia than Scales and McEwan, the casting was simply a sublime confluence of perfection.
Thank you so much for posting this I really appreciate it!
What a delight - I have the original television version of the "Mapp & Lucia" series, and to see another interpretation is very welcome. While overall I prefer the 1985 version, this has some wonderful scenes, and Miranda Richardson is excellent as Elizabeth Mapp. One day I would love to see all the books turned into a series, with perhaps a season spent on each one. The stories never get old, and it's always a happy visit to Tilling and Risholme.
Miranda was great in the newer and the old version was almost like a theater scene sometimes. Seen it 20 plus times. Have you visited Rye?
This 2014 series on the BBC had 3 episodes…. Impossible to get… the DVD only plays on players that play European discs…the 2 parts here are from episode 1…. The whole series was about 3 hours long…. Would love to see the whole series…. Have the 1985 series… watch it EVERY summer since 1999!
Glorious! Different from the 1985 version but equally as good. Thank you so much for posting - can't wait for Episode 3 ....
Thanks, that was very enjoyable.
Hurray up with the other parts lulu dear!
Oh gosh! It was supposed to be a tableau vivant, aka silent!!
The writer of this...i don't even know what to call it... is an idiot.
Yes but Lucia is a phoney. That’s the point. She knows words like tableau vivant but doesn’t know exactly what they mean.
Please can we have part 3? Pwetty pwease!
No part 3 since this is the two parts of episode one…three episodes in all
The MAGNIFICENT Miranda Richardson !
I was just going to post that! Been a fan since Blackadder. When Miranda does a comedic character she spares no personal indignity to herself. Such a trouper! Thing is, she's always so believable in every role. From the Crying Game on. Surprised that she isn't a Dame yet. She's one of the UK's theatrical treasures. Tell old Charlie to get crackin'.
Enjoyable - how could it not be? - but slightly over-the-top... not quite as subtle as the 1985 series which we all adore. Mapp's teeth do seem to over-fang the pudding..
Pitifully unpleasant compared to its utterly delightful predessor--IN EVERY CONCEIVABLE WAY,
God help us!
Unfortunately having seen the main actress in tipping the velvet and switching off! My views are jaded. So wont watch inspite of stellar cast.
There’s just too much music underscoring these scenes. It’s a little too cutesy. This has been a trend in adaptations of literature over the last 40 years; to me it’s a bit of dumbing down.
This remake is, quite frankly, silly. Those who think they can reinvent the Mona Lisa by painting some daub on a canvass, which only serves to demonstrate how brilliant and wonderful the original was, labour under delusions of grandeur. By all means, plays are there to be performed by as many different actors as possible. But classic movies, classic television and great performances should not be copied. Under any circumstances.
Is the author of the original novels paying your bills? Calm the fuck down mate. It’s a tv show, it’s not that important lol
@@lucyhurst2534 Thanks Lucy. Always good to have an intelligent response from another viewer, even if he or she feels the urge to use the word "fuck". And in answer to your question, the author died decades ago, so EF Benson certainly isn't paying me! Lovely to hear from you and I do hope we will again.
@@lucyhurst2534 Well quite. Don't expect a rational response though. Many devotees of the first adaptation seem to have invested a chunk of their lives and souls into its supposed sanctity.
I love all the actors of the original …2 seasons… 10 episodes… 9 hours plus….and the series follows the last 3 books pretty well…. AND…I enjoyed this 3 episode…almost 3 hour……adaptation….I enjoyed the actors… especially Miranda Richardson as Miss Elizabeth Mapp… never thought anyone could equal Prunella Scales… but she did! ….. “Sold!”…. “I clap my hands in Joy”…..” Au Reservoir”
While I respect, of course, the comments made by KSK below, I still think they're wholly mistaken. The biggest problem with this particular remake of a classic piece of television - an act which never should be contemplated under any circumstances, as it's a sheer insult to the original - is that it's overdone. Overcooked. Overacted. A comedy of manners should be discreet, clever and underplayed. This is awful. Quite awful.
It's not a 'remake' of a piece of television. It's a different interpretation / adaptation of the novels. Are you actually saying that no alternative adaptation of a piece of literature should 'ever be contemplated under any circumstances' once it has been done one time? Sounds like it, and it's an absurd statement to make.
I think you’re missing the point that this interpretation is purposefully so. It’s classic Steve pemberton. It’s over the top, in your face, and camp. It’s not an accident
@@Knappa22 good god 5 years later and youre still banging this drum? it's just shoddy piece of work by any measure.
@@Andrew-lm2xt says the person who replied! Still banging your cultish drum are you?!
Have you read the books? I actually prefer this dramatisation to the earlier one as I think the casting is superb. I love Algernon and Susan Wyse, and Diva. It's a little broad perhaps but so are the original books - Mapp and Lucia swept out to sea on a kitchen table?
Not fun. Its predecessor was fun. This is drab.😢
8:38 "And did you speak to the QUEEN?" (?)
What a gross error in content!
Why? Why wouldn’t Queen Mary have said something generic like that?
@Knappa22 under no circumstances one could speak to the queen before been spoken to. the correct question would have been - did the queen speak to you.
You are both wrong in your answers. At the time in which the story takes place, either George V or George VI reigned, depending on the time context in which you place the series. The wives of both kings were not queens, at most Queen Consort.