this be dennis potter simple tv play and drawn apparently from vivid memory of his childhood in the forest of dean during ww2 . successive production though become increasingly elaborate and obscure and reflect obsession with his own disabling illness and young woman largely a sex object . his increase reputation coincide with an emporer clothe syndrome where each offering become ritually hail a a masterpiece . this be a faultless production where potter spot on script and characterisation of a group of 12 year old be couple to the novel but very successful device of have adult play child . it be a simple original dish make of the best ingredient and impeccably cook . something nobody can fail to fully enjoy and appreciate .