New Tricks: Painting on Loan (2004)
Season 1, Episode 2
10/10
A classic.
12 October 2021
UCOS are at Buckingham Palace, seeking an art thief, after it transpires that a priceless piece in the collection is perhaps a copy, UCOS receive some specialist help.

I absolutely loved this, it's an absolute classic, one that would show just how good New Tricks could be.

A great storyline, imaginative, but a little quirky and zany, lots of humour throughout, but it's never heavy handed or overdone, Sandra's irritations with Poppy, and the doughnut eating scene were classic, very funny, but natural and sincere.

The character of Totty was great, a really nice touch, but Anthony Head was just fabulous, his scenes with Sandra were great. The moment where he encourages Sandra to look closely at the painting is a fabulous scene.

Lots of stereotypes at play, including the double barrelled surnames and posh accents, but it's not cruel or harsh, just funny.

An out and out classic, 10/10.
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