I enjoyed The Upcott Fraternity, it's a very good episode, with excellent characters, a good story, and a good opportunity for Alex Price (Sid) to show off his acting skills.
Whilst it's pretty difficult to believe that behind the scenes at Upcott, a training ground for Priests, that whole gang culture could exist, with future Parish Priests acting together in less then priestly ways. It was more easily to believe in the rivalry that could well have existed, and the competition to progress and get on in life.
A clever, intelligent mystery, with a clever setup, poisons are always an intriguing weapon, especially belladonna, antimony etc, their use and origin fitted into the story well.
Very well acted as always, Alex Price steals the show, he was excellent, Sid was very much in character, perhaps a less involved role for Mark Williams, pushing Sid more central, but a change is always good. Dudley Sutton, as always was a delight as The Rector.
Very good viewing. 8/10
Whilst it's pretty difficult to believe that behind the scenes at Upcott, a training ground for Priests, that whole gang culture could exist, with future Parish Priests acting together in less then priestly ways. It was more easily to believe in the rivalry that could well have existed, and the competition to progress and get on in life.
A clever, intelligent mystery, with a clever setup, poisons are always an intriguing weapon, especially belladonna, antimony etc, their use and origin fitted into the story well.
Very well acted as always, Alex Price steals the show, he was excellent, Sid was very much in character, perhaps a less involved role for Mark Williams, pushing Sid more central, but a change is always good. Dudley Sutton, as always was a delight as The Rector.
Very good viewing. 8/10