As usual, charming despite its clunky and clumsy proceedings. Plotwise, anything can happen, and if it's convenient for the story it probably does. Missing is the charm and vinegar of Matthew Horne's Roy character, but fortunately he'll be back. To compensate, we do get more Jason Merrells and ... garden gnomes.
Yes, gnomes: if we were to give out awards, this might be recognized for Most Significant Use of Garden Gnomes in a British Comedy since The Full Monty, 20 years previous.
Also: Most Gratuitous Cross-Promotion of Product (for mentioning Beaton's other series-made-into-a-TV-series, Hamish Macbeth).
Overall, a decent episode of what this show has to offer, with a decent denouement. Does it all make sense? Not really, but that's just par for the Raisin series. Meanwhile there are lovely camera shots, and no scene felt like filler -- which is a step up. We also found Katy Wix notable among the supporting cast, delivering comic-but-realistic dialog with memorable flair. Overall a step up from the previous episode, despite Agatha herself coming off rather more dippy.
Yes, gnomes: if we were to give out awards, this might be recognized for Most Significant Use of Garden Gnomes in a British Comedy since The Full Monty, 20 years previous.
Also: Most Gratuitous Cross-Promotion of Product (for mentioning Beaton's other series-made-into-a-TV-series, Hamish Macbeth).
Overall, a decent episode of what this show has to offer, with a decent denouement. Does it all make sense? Not really, but that's just par for the Raisin series. Meanwhile there are lovely camera shots, and no scene felt like filler -- which is a step up. We also found Katy Wix notable among the supporting cast, delivering comic-but-realistic dialog with memorable flair. Overall a step up from the previous episode, despite Agatha herself coming off rather more dippy.
