SMALL PROPHETS - Mon 10pm bbc2 - TV PACE. NO SPOILERS

[Blondeshavemorefun]

New six part comedy drama

A lonely man turns to magic in a desperate final bid to get to learn the truth about his missing partner.

DIY store worker Michael was heartbroken when Clea disappeared seven years ago and has been unable to move on with his life.

His father Brian shares an ancient recipe for growing magical spirits that can predict the future in the hope that they can answer his question.

With Clea brother Roy demanding his siblings house back Michael is determined to finally get to know the truth and opens up with colleague at the store, Casey

Casey accompanies Michael as the embark a part of remarkable journey.

Micheal is played by Pearce quigley , his dad Brian by Sir Michael Palin and Roy is Paul Kaye

[Title edited by MNHQ at poster's request]

I had a real soft spot for him when he was clean shaven and played Eugene in Cutting It years ago. Love a Scouse accent.
Edit: have just googled and actually he had a beard then 😆, just not as bushy.

I loved cutting it. If the hair thing with sarah Parrish

He's got such a big beard and hair covering much of his face, but he still manages to show the facial expressions well, especially his eyes. (He was reminding me of Gromit 😂, with the raised eyebrows and looking away in dismay).

Definitely Gromit vibes ! Good comparison, someone who doesn’t need words.

I love how Micheal Sleep isn’t at all scared of management, but in real life he would have been fired by now.

I’m wondering if this was the last time she believed in magic… something like that because it was a childhood Christmas and the happiest one of her life.

I love the way the characters are so finely nuanced. MC must spend a lot of time observing people. His character in the DIY shop is so realistic.

I love the understated acting in this as well. It doesn't feel like any of the actors in this are "acting".

Yes! Often you notice the acting but in this you really don’t. I really enjoyed ep1 and am desperate for ep2 but am controlling myself 😇
I love the diy shop scenes 🤣 ‘have you had your break?’ 😂

I liked the way he tried to slam the door but it was on a slow closer 😂

I am absolutely loving it.

It is very good isn’t it! Makes a change to actually enjoy a programme.

Just hope it doesn't have a silly ending after investing so much time in it!

It’s made me rewatch The Detectorists this evening

Just seen ep1 and really enjoyed the gentle humour and quirkiness. Loved Michael Palin. Looking forward to the next one!

Same! 😀

How on earth can people not binge watch this!!!!! I LOVED it. (Note past tense… I’ve already watched it all)

A bit like my strategy with chocolate, I limit myself so I still have some. I get sad at the thought of none left....

'Appointment TV' is a rare pleasure. It's nearly died out since the days of Line Of Duty etc.

We have restraint 😛😛😛😛

and nice to have something to look forward to and enjoy @FindleBindle

Because I want to discuss it on this thread and if I binge I just know I will post a spoiler accidentally 🙈

And worse face the wrath of moi 😂😂😂

Yes there was something I found very funny but I can't quite remember if it was in 1 or 2, so I'm holding fire on it until after Monday as I'm scared of Blondes!

Very wise 😂

You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free.

I really enjoyed it. It felt quite cosy, whimsical and something a bit different. It's led me on to the detectorists which I am enjoying now. I love that Mackenzie Crook used his pirates of the Caribbean money to start his own production company