Along with Civvies (Lynda La Plante') This was one of those alleged controversial BBC dramas during 92, that has disappeared of the face of the earth possibly canned, "I wonder why"? Reasonably, good emotional love story, with implications, that launched and enhanced two very good careers for Boardwalkers. Shame we cant see it again, but this is now a political hot potato, in the current climate. In hindsight, it was good to see a national institution, push the boundaries of art in various forms.The bed scenes in this tale of relationships were realistic and cultured, akin to the rubbish that is produced today. The story portrays an individual with responsibility, allowing his natural feelings to overtake, what was considered normal or acceptable judgement. Basically a tale of Human Nature, at its most raw and unpredictable state.
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Interesting story
pilot100911 October 2021
Warning: Spoilers
But ultimately fails at the end which just sort of hangs the main proponent out to dry. I also thought that the main pilot character was highly unlikely to have been allowed to stay on base after his affair was discovered - usually the military move such people with great speed. The window of the deceased pilot was not a character that you could really like and was obviously searching for someone to blame in case her own input had been responsible for her husbands death. Not very satisfying in the end as a film.
British Mini Series/Two Parter
Jim-4992 September 2001
I saw this whilst living in England and recorded it off TV. It is about the wife (Maggie O'Neil) of a British pilot who dies in the Gulf War. The officer in charge of dealing with grieving widows (Eccelston), married with children himself, has an affair with her. I have not seen the show since its original airing circa 1992, and it is currently in storage, but I remember it being very well done.
Friday on My Mind
Prismark1028 January 2023
For fans of Christopher Eccleston. Friday on My Mind is a good early glimpse of the evolution of him as an actor.
I first heard of Eccleston in the movie Let Him Have It. His next major project was this military based romantic drama.
He plays Sean Maddox, a married RAF officer during the outbreak of the first gulf war in the early 1990s.
Maddox has been appointed as a liaison officer to bereaved Louise (Maggie O'Neil.) Her husband was killed during a training exercise.
Louise is convinced that there might be something more sinister behind her husband's death. Maybe there was a fault in the plane.
Her behaviour is erratic, maybe that is part of her grieving process. In due course she and Sean get close and have an affair.
It leads to Sean contemplating leaving his wife just as he is preparing to fly off to fight in the Gulf war.
Maggie O'Neil was the headline star of this series. I thought it was Eccleston who shines but I cannot see him as a romantic lead.
The drama is ultimately about grief. It falls short as a thriller and even as a drama. For me it was a little bit all over the place.
I first heard of Eccleston in the movie Let Him Have It. His next major project was this military based romantic drama.
He plays Sean Maddox, a married RAF officer during the outbreak of the first gulf war in the early 1990s.
Maddox has been appointed as a liaison officer to bereaved Louise (Maggie O'Neil.) Her husband was killed during a training exercise.
Louise is convinced that there might be something more sinister behind her husband's death. Maybe there was a fault in the plane.
Her behaviour is erratic, maybe that is part of her grieving process. In due course she and Sean get close and have an affair.
It leads to Sean contemplating leaving his wife just as he is preparing to fly off to fight in the Gulf war.
Maggie O'Neil was the headline star of this series. I thought it was Eccleston who shines but I cannot see him as a romantic lead.
The drama is ultimately about grief. It falls short as a thriller and even as a drama. For me it was a little bit all over the place.
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