- Jan 3, 2012
- 17,137
I found myself thinking exactly that after the last episode. I enjoy the books, am entertained by the TV versions, but couldn’t help thinking it was a mistake trying to distil one book in to one programme.
Got something to say or just want fewer pesky ads? Join us... 😊
[Brighton] Roy Grace coming to ITV next year
- Thread starter Paskman
- Start date
Dancin Ninja BHA
Well-known member
- Jul 6, 2003
- 2,240
Got excited last night watching the latest Grace, as I saw my old flat on Powis Road (by the Crescent pub) where the unfortunate American cyclist got squished......
The 'Grace' books started off very well in my opinion, and then have definitely tailed off. Similar to Reacher, the ones written with his brother (not read the latest) have been so formulaic and a bit boring. Earlier Reacher were excellent
The 'Grace' books started off very well in my opinion, and then have definitely tailed off. Similar to Reacher, the ones written with his brother (not read the latest) have been so formulaic and a bit boring. Earlier Reacher were excellent
Beach Hut
Brighton Bhuna Boy
Last episode was the only actual book I have read, as stated by many seems to be flat lining
Silverhatch
Well-known member
Great to see Brighton panoramas. In a show that seems to have spent all its cash on a couple of actors, it's good that they still have money for a drone. The production is not tight. Lighting and sound and script editing is off. A good adapted screenplay with sharp dialogue and direction can make a flabby book much better. Feels rushed. Still distracting and enjoyable though - especially playing location bingo.
Agree with you about Reacher, the books were far better before Lee Child’s brother got involved, probably run out of ideas after so many books in the series.
Brightonfan1983
Well-known member
I don't think it's better nor worse than your average ITV crime drama. As has been mentioned on here before, John Simm didn't sound overly enthusiastic about the source material in initial interviews, but the they've changed the writers for the current series and to me anyway, the first episode felt less ropey, less like an adaptation, and more enjoyable, engaging. They do make Brighton look quite nice too!
Well we've watched all of them, and whilst I think 'rubbish' is a bit strong, I will settle for 'not very good'. I agree with all the criticisms; perhaps we've been spoilt recently, but when compared to the likes of Unforgotten, Line of Duty, Happy Valley and Blue Lights 'Grace' really doesn't measure up in any respect.
We only watch to see the real star - Brighton. And then only so we can say things like "Oh look there's that tyre place by the viaduct!". And even then I don't think Brighton looks that good. The weeds in the pavement!
We only watch to see the real star - Brighton. And then only so we can say things like "Oh look there's that tyre place by the viaduct!". And even then I don't think Brighton looks that good. The weeds in the pavement!
LamieRobertson
Not awoke
Filming at my local hospital recently….failed to get in a shot and was carted off by security 
Fignon's Ponytail
Well-known member
I know its not everyone's cup of tea - but filming is underway for the new series.
They were out by The Book Nook in Hove a couple of weeks ago, and they're filming today at the Whitecliffs Cafe in Saltdean on the Undercliff Walk.
They were out by The Book Nook in Hove a couple of weeks ago, and they're filming today at the Whitecliffs Cafe in Saltdean on the Undercliff Walk.
Beach Hut
Brighton Bhuna Boy
Filming on Shoreham beach this Friday
Is it PotG?
Thrifty non-licker
ITV’s adaptation of Peter James’ best-selling Roy Grace novels is getting a fifth series.
John Simm will return as Grace for another four feature-length films, which will air on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player.
ITV says that series five will comprise of the following four films – Dead If You Don’t, Dead At First Sight, Need You Dead and Find Them Dead.
Also reprising their roles for series five are Richie Campbell who plays DS Glenn Branson, Zoë Tapper as Cleo Morey, Laura Elphinstone as DS Bella Moy, Brad Morrison as DC Nick Nicholl and Sam Hoare as ACC Cassian Pewe.
Series four is imminent.
John Simm will return as Grace for another four feature-length films, which will air on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player.
ITV says that series five will comprise of the following four films – Dead If You Don’t, Dead At First Sight, Need You Dead and Find Them Dead.
Also reprising their roles for series five are Richie Campbell who plays DS Glenn Branson, Zoë Tapper as Cleo Morey, Laura Elphinstone as DS Bella Moy, Brad Morrison as DC Nick Nicholl and Sam Hoare as ACC Cassian Pewe.
Series four is imminent.
pornomagboy
wake me up before you gogo who needs potter when
if you have a firestick with an app to watch the football if you search for grace you will be able to watch series 4 via American britbox just watched dead man's time and what you dead
pornomagboy
wake me up before you gogo who needs potter when
Grace season 4: release date, plot, cast, trailer and more
Grace season 4 is now on ITV1...
www.whattowatch.com
They're filming series 5 at the moment, were outside a couple of weeks backGrace season 4: release date, plot, cast, trailer and more
Grace season 4 is now on ITV1...
It's one of the best travel documentaries I've seen. However, as far a crime dramas go, it's about as tedious as watching Southgate's England. After about thirty minutes of watching that drivel, I don't care who did it and what their motivations were. It's dreadful !
Don't mean to hijack Graces thread but are there any other series/films from Brighton/Sussex that you can recommend? Saw a film about a Rupert Gray a while ago. Think he lives in Sussex but it was more about his journey through India in his old Rolls. That was some journey!
It’s on here in Australia too. I find it quite bizarre that we get it before the UK!
I’ve watched those two; the next episode lands next Tuesday.
Love watching it and reminiscing
I won't recommend anything in particular, but this site might be useful to get some ideas of what might take your fancy. Films, TV series and one-off episodes filmed in Brighton.
https://www.sussexscreen.co.uk/category/brighton/
Ah, thank you very much, I'll have a look there! Cheers!