this be my first experience of dennis potter . subsequently i find he use similar theme in other work and notably the singing detective . though that work be terrific and i find karaoke and it sequel cold lazarus to be the total package . i be yet to see anything on the small screen which come close to them . the incomparable albert finney lead a strong supporting cast and tight direction and a fascinating story . the character be so believable and and ironically ( a potter be die when he write this ) they be mostly likable despite their many flaw . it be hard to find anyone likable in the singing detective my only question be why have the beeb beeb ceeb not release this on dvd .