His Dark Materials

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New BBC adaptation, looks so good, can't wait trailer here -

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I'm so excited about this - I have loved Ruth Wilson since Luther and she is perfect casting for Mrs Coulter. I read all the books to my DD many years ago, I'm so glad they are doing it properly now.

I'm also very excited about this. The film adaptation was a huge disappointment, and very poorly executed. Hopefully this will explore the series in more detail, and do the books the justice they deserve.

I'm very excited about this and hope its an improvement on the film. Ruth Wilson is perfect casting as she can do the charming and sinister so well.

Thank you for the heads up. I loved the books.

Anyone able to find when it's being aired?
Can't wait, loved the books quite liked the film too

I didn't know about this!!! Omg I can't wait!

😀 😀 😀 looks so good

Just watched the trailer. Looks so good! It gave me goosebumps!

Ruth Wilson is absolutely perfect as Mrs Coulter! Just as I imagined her when reading the books!

I’m so looking forward to it! Love James MacAvoy, Clarke Peters and Lin-Manuel Miranda. (Haven’t seen Ruth Jones but happy to love her too)

StroppyWoman happy to stick my neck out and assure you that you'll love Ruth Jones

Anyone know when it's on?

Think I read something saying late September

Brilliant agree Ruth wilson perfect.

Film wasn't great perfect watching with 🎭 children as autumn comes

Agree Ruth Wilson looks fantastic. Iorek looks phenomenal too! I'm curious to see how far they go with it in terms of the 3 books... HDM was the name of the trilogy but I only see bits from Northern Lights. I'd love too see the other 2 books done if this is as good as it looks!

Wow didn’t know this was on the cards , thank you! Was so disappointed in the film.... the characters (from trailer) now look much more like how I “saw” them when reading if you know what I mean.

Wow. Hope it's something I can watch with the kids, there's not been much in the way of good family drama for a while. I'm watching Stranger Things with my teenager but it's not exactly family viewing.

Excited about this. Casting looks good! Not at all sure about James McAvoy for Asriel though.

Was about to start a thread, but just found this one.

Who is excited for 8pm?!

Excited and nervous, I want it to be good so badly

Really looking forward to it!

I'm sooo excited :D Can't watch tonight as it will be too late. Do you think I could watch it with DS (11)? He's not especially sensitive.

I’m excited! Never watched the film as was told it was rubbish and so couldn’t risk ruining the book.
Have just started reading his latest book with 20 year old Lyra. Love this story & universe so much, I hope I like tv Lyra...!

Anyone know why they never made the other films? Was it budget / reception or did they never intend to

Another trying to find out what the recommended age for this is!
I think the books are too old for my 9 year old so thinking sadly not family viewing for us tonight.

I just love these books, I think they are phenomenal. Rich in ideas, ambitious in scope and so much depth. Pullman is a genius to be able to weave such complex ideas with action-packed adventure. I want to be him when I grow up 😁

That awful film they made with Nicole Kidman was a travesty so I have high hopes for this adaptation (it can hardly be worse). It's always going to be difficult to adapt books so packed full of detail - I mean, what do you leave out?! - but they stand a fighting chance by doing it as a series.

I’m pretty sure they are planning to film the next book for s2 as they are confident it is awesome... bodes well.