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[Brighton] Roy Grace coming to ITV next year



DavidinSouthampton

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I wonder if that is because each story is only one episode. I’m not sure that can do a book justice. The typical format for most dramas is around 6 episodes, to develop characters and plot.
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.
 




Dancin Ninja BHA

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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
 


Beach Hut

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Jul 5, 2003
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Last episode was the only actual book I have read, as stated by many seems to be flat lining
 


Silverhatch

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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.
 


BN9 BHA

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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
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

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Jul 5, 2003
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It's all done by smoke and mirrors. The average viewer is so busy marvelling at the shots of Brighton, that they are oblivious of the fact that the story lines are mostly implausible, and that the acting is poor. Peter James is a very clever bloke, but he'd probably make a better accountant than author.
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!
 


Brovion

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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!
 










Is it PotG?

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Feb 20, 2017
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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.
 




pornomagboy

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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
 








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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 !
 


Swegulls

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I just watched the last episode of S4 yesterday, I really like it. But I'm not sure I will go to Brighton again, too many lunatics on the loose ;)
 


Swegulls

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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!
 


Petunia

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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
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😃
 




Midget

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Aug 16, 2015
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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!
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/
 




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