The star of this drama mini series for me has to be Marc Warren.
Although the main stars in this series were Robert Lindsay, Julie Walters, Michael Kitchen and David Ross, Marc Warren was unsurpassed in his portrayal of Monks.
I would assume virtually all know the story of the poor Oliver Twist and they will be aware of the storyline.
ITV however did more in this presentation. They actually started their story from before Oliver was born and the circumstances behind his mother becoming pregnant and her ultimate death.
Although I believe the BBC is the worlds best at producing drama, especially period drama I feel the ITV presentation was as good as, indeed better than some of the BBC's offerings.
The whole cast was skilfully put together and the writing and direction was flawless. Of course Messrs Walters Kitchen, Lindsay and Ross were their usual perfect selves.
As I said at the beginning of my appraisal of Oliver Twist, Marc Warren was superlative in his role as Monks. I first saw Warren in an episode of Frost and thought then that this actor was destined for great things. I have since seen him in other dramas and my opinion has not changed. Neither can I wait to see him in Mutual Friends.
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How great an actor he is came to the fore when he portrayed Monks in Oliver Twist. His role was by far the most difficult and demanding. The contortions of his face which he had to master, the way he had to use his eyes and the epileptic seizures he had to perform must have been extremely difficult but he performed these actions flawlessly.
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Warren must have been completely drained after his filming sessions, but he should feel proud and delighted with the result. I cannot understand why he was never nominated for an award for his role.
Marc, for what its worth, you have my nomination.
I know this version of Oliver Twist was made in 1999 but I have only just seen it and to those who love Dickens but have not seen this version of Oliver Twist I urge you to do so as I feel you will not be disappointed.
Although the main stars in this series were Robert Lindsay, Julie Walters, Michael Kitchen and David Ross, Marc Warren was unsurpassed in his portrayal of Monks.
I would assume virtually all know the story of the poor Oliver Twist and they will be aware of the storyline.
ITV however did more in this presentation. They actually started their story from before Oliver was born and the circumstances behind his mother becoming pregnant and her ultimate death.
Although I believe the BBC is the worlds best at producing drama, especially period drama I feel the ITV presentation was as good as, indeed better than some of the BBC's offerings.
The whole cast was skilfully put together and the writing and direction was flawless. Of course Messrs Walters Kitchen, Lindsay and Ross were their usual perfect selves.
As I said at the beginning of my appraisal of Oliver Twist, Marc Warren was superlative in his role as Monks. I first saw Warren in an episode of Frost and thought then that this actor was destined for great things. I have since seen him in other dramas and my opinion has not changed. Neither can I wait to see him in Mutual Friends.
POSSIBLE SPOILER.
How great an actor he is came to the fore when he portrayed Monks in Oliver Twist. His role was by far the most difficult and demanding. The contortions of his face which he had to master, the way he had to use his eyes and the epileptic seizures he had to perform must have been extremely difficult but he performed these actions flawlessly.
POSSIBLE SPOILER ENDS.
Warren must have been completely drained after his filming sessions, but he should feel proud and delighted with the result. I cannot understand why he was never nominated for an award for his role.
Marc, for what its worth, you have my nomination.
I know this version of Oliver Twist was made in 1999 but I have only just seen it and to those who love Dickens but have not seen this version of Oliver Twist I urge you to do so as I feel you will not be disappointed.