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The Politicians Husband…?

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recall · 25/04/2013 21:15

Anyone watching ?

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lurcherlover · 25/04/2013 23:05

Loved it. I read an interview with EW a few weeks ago about it. I won't spill any beans but there is a sinister development looming next time...

teejwood · 25/04/2013 23:08

"What a waste of red wine, though" - corny, you're my kind of person Grin

And yes, the medical bits and bobs out on the counter were obviously meant to alarm her, make her feel guilty and let her know he was not pleased!

cornydash · 25/04/2013 23:10

lol teejwood Grin

yes he seems very controlling.

She says she took a step back for the family but maybe she'll realise that actually this is what she has always wanted.

lurcher is the sinister development linked to the twitter thing hinted at?

lurcherlover · 25/04/2013 23:13

Nope. It's linked to...nah, I can't hint without giving it away! Maybe I'll start a new spoiler thread!

teejwood · 25/04/2013 23:26

I'm guessing Aiden's controlling tendencies come further into play, lurcher?

lurcherlover · 25/04/2013 23:29

Oh yes, tee. And how.

cornydash · 25/04/2013 23:31

will that push her further away from him then?

My money's on the hair being a wig BTW - DT's hair that is.

recall · 25/04/2013 23:35

It has helped me fill the Broadchurch gap

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lurcherlover · 25/04/2013 23:38

OK, I've done a new spoiler thread if you want to know!

cornydash · 25/04/2013 23:38

I clicked the spoiler thread Shock

Ilovemydogandmydoglovesme · 25/04/2013 23:40

I like it. Everyone thinks she's being used to get back at her husband. He's using her to get back at the cabinet. She's not going to be used by anybody because she actually wants the job. Go girl. Smile

ppeatfruit · 26/04/2013 08:46

Okay folks I'm an hour ahead in Fr. is it worth watchingstaying up late for then? BTW i read the spoiler and I'm not sure it's very naice Grin

Sugarice · 26/04/2013 12:27

Ooh glad there's a thread about this!

Even dh said what a nice house it was. Great show and they're both brilliant in this, love EW especially but isn't DT brilliant at doing nasty.

Poor Noah though, getting so stressed in the car, I almost yelled' go the right way for goodness sake' at the telly.

Can't wait for next week!Grin

catwithflowers · 27/04/2013 08:01

Just watched on iplayer. Very good, very Borgen Smile

diddl · 27/04/2013 19:19

I enjoyed it as well.

The shoe thing-funny & sinister at the same time.

That he actually physically changed her shoes-bleurgh!

And why was he so upset-she had to say/imply that she didn't agree, didn't she?

And talking about a camera-"no, not really"- I think he did mean it!!

Southeastdweller · 28/04/2013 08:54

I also enjoyed it, but I think David Tennant came across a bit forced and unnatural, but maybe that's the point. Or perhaps i'm not used to seeing him play a vulpie character. I'm predicting a fling with him and the nanny.

And yes, the Theresa May line was fab. I also appreciated seeing a married couple enjoy sex. Can't remember the last time I saw this on British TV.

SconeInSixtySeconds · 28/04/2013 09:07

It was great! DT's character felt just the right side of creepy - he is so convinced that he is right it is almost messiah-ish, and the destruction of his best friend after his Judah-like betrayal...ooh!

Emily Watson is a great actor, this character is so measured and controlled in the political arena (as opposed to at home) I am on tenterhooks.

And definitely avoiding spoilers! Grin

Southeastdweller · 02/05/2013 20:32

On again in half an hour!

MavisGrind · 02/05/2013 20:38

Did anyone see The Politicians Wife which this is the flip side to? I think it might be the same writer (?) and had Trevor Eve, Juliet Stephenson and Minnie Driver in it. I think (I really am this vague) it was on in the early 90s and was brilliant!

Enjoying this though except I'm not keen on DTs hair (see, vague and indeed, shallow Grin)

LineRunner · 02/05/2013 20:54

I'll be watching it.

Darkesteyes · 02/05/2013 21:02

I saw the Politicians Wife Mavis.

WARNING in this weeks Radio Times Alison Grahams column talks about a harrowing scene at the beginning of tonights episode which could be triggering.

badmumalert · 02/05/2013 21:09

What have I missed in first 5 minutes?

Ikeameatballs · 02/05/2013 21:14

Did he rape her?

Darkesteyes · 02/05/2013 21:15

He anally raped her.

Ikeameatballs · 02/05/2013 21:25

Uugh.

I was already finding DT's character a bit scary. Bastard.