this gripping tale of intergenerational love and jealousy and revenge be even more enjoyable to see on dvd year after it pb broadcast and with a sharp picture and crisper sound . my only reservation be that the plot have a few improbable moment and that some of the strong manchester accent be difficult at time . luckily even miss a word here and there would not spoil the fun represent the primary actor be ideally cast . robson green bring an enigmatic smile and a go for broke temperament and an athletic physicality to his role a a young surgeon who fall hopelessly for the wife of his bos at the hospital where he just begin to work . francesca annis be one of the most striking 50 ish woman imaginable while her acting rival her beauty . ( the love scene between these two demonstrate well than word how little the age difference matter to them . ) each of the support character be sharply draw and excellently portray as well . the mix of pithy dialog and passionate excess make this a delightful miniseries . a russell baker note in his introduction and you may not be morally improve by view reckless but you will have plenty of fun . ( the sequel and a part of the dvd box set and provide a wild yet satisfy two hour denouement . you would not want to miss it if you have enjoy what come before . ) .