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An Awesome Adaptation of Your Choice
Title: A Bit of a Do
Adapted from: A Bit of a Do by David Nobbs
Adapted from: A Bit of a Do by David Nobbs
There is a large cast of characters - two families, one well off financially and the other of a poorer class are linked through the marriage of their children, and the clash that comes of it - because many of these people are already unhappy and find it difficult to relate to each other - creates such a funny, character-driven comedy of awkward situations and misunderstandings. And quite a lot of poignant drama. Each episode of the series revolves around some sort of party or gathering (or "do" as they say in England), with each party/episode picking up where we left off in the lives of the characters from the previous "do". What I so adore about this series is the way all the characters are thoughtfully and meaningfully developed. There are clear, complex character arcs within this flexible structure of a series of do's where these characters have to interact. And the humor comes from their reluctance, forced interest, and social awkwardness. And the cast consists of a great number of fantastic English character actors who are all so perfectly believable in their roles. They truly elevate this series with the quality of their acting.
I don't think this series is for everyone - it is rather "English" in humor and subtle and character-driven. The interest is in investment and the development of the character's lives and not in action. But if this sounds intriguing to you, I would recommend giving it a watch because it so well done!