may contain a minor spoiler.
I recall seeing this musical mini series back in 1994 and I definitely would love to see a repeat of it, but from a different point of view. It has a brilliant cast and is well directed with a musical rock'n roll number every now and then. It is set around the lives of those that were involved in the Suez crisis in the 1950's at Whitehall and in someways is similar to the theme of the other British series "YES MINISTER".
It's main attention is on the private lives of some of the military private officers and a young attractive Sylvia (performed by Louise Germaine), wife of Cpl. Pete Berry (performed by Douglas Henshall), giving that Diana Dors impression which is well blended with the whole theme of the series and era. She is not very faithful towards her husband while he is away on duty, which gets the land lady downstairs very irate every time she sits down to have a cup of tea, as she will blast at anyone who knocks on the door requesting for Sylvia, even if it is official. It has moments of satire, comedy and drama all in one. As for the spoiler, if it wasn't for some sleazy themes, I would have recommended it as a whole family viewing which is a pity, as it is well choreographed, performed and presented.
One of my favourite was the Welsh nerd (Private Francis, well performed by Giles Thomas) giving the impression of a stooge,from his socially inept and typical vulnerability that follows. My other favourite is the old Wurlitzer organ player who is one of Sylvia's regulars, who ends up in hospital when he accidentaly runs over and kills her husband with his car while tailing her and not being too attentive on the road.
As I mentioned earlier, there are a few nice rock'n roll tunes and a nice tune by Hank Williams at the end when they attend the funeral of Sylvia's husband. During the funeral, Private Francis even falls in her husband's grave as he is daydreaming about the mortality sea. Many comedy performances but it is a great show, highly recommended for adults. You will not be disappointed if you can overlook the sleaze themes.
I recall seeing this musical mini series back in 1994 and I definitely would love to see a repeat of it, but from a different point of view. It has a brilliant cast and is well directed with a musical rock'n roll number every now and then. It is set around the lives of those that were involved in the Suez crisis in the 1950's at Whitehall and in someways is similar to the theme of the other British series "YES MINISTER".
It's main attention is on the private lives of some of the military private officers and a young attractive Sylvia (performed by Louise Germaine), wife of Cpl. Pete Berry (performed by Douglas Henshall), giving that Diana Dors impression which is well blended with the whole theme of the series and era. She is not very faithful towards her husband while he is away on duty, which gets the land lady downstairs very irate every time she sits down to have a cup of tea, as she will blast at anyone who knocks on the door requesting for Sylvia, even if it is official. It has moments of satire, comedy and drama all in one. As for the spoiler, if it wasn't for some sleazy themes, I would have recommended it as a whole family viewing which is a pity, as it is well choreographed, performed and presented.
One of my favourite was the Welsh nerd (Private Francis, well performed by Giles Thomas) giving the impression of a stooge,from his socially inept and typical vulnerability that follows. My other favourite is the old Wurlitzer organ player who is one of Sylvia's regulars, who ends up in hospital when he accidentaly runs over and kills her husband with his car while tailing her and not being too attentive on the road.
As I mentioned earlier, there are a few nice rock'n roll tunes and a nice tune by Hank Williams at the end when they attend the funeral of Sylvia's husband. During the funeral, Private Francis even falls in her husband's grave as he is daydreaming about the mortality sea. Many comedy performances but it is a great show, highly recommended for adults. You will not be disappointed if you can overlook the sleaze themes.