Just A 'Heads Up'

[Ken4155]

Popular detective drama 'Cardinal' returns tonight at 9pm. And it has moved to BBC2. I know there are fans of the programme among ABers, and you will be pleased to know, it's a double-bill :-)

[Rosie29]

I've never seen it Ken but a friend mentioned it this morning and said how good it is so I was delighted to see that I can get the previous series on iPlayer. Look forward to it - interesting chemistry between the two leads and gorgeous wintry scenery I understand.

[Peter Pedant]

the plot - before I lose it - the local Cardinal Archbishop is used to hitting his colleagues - yes ! beating the bishops. He is called Shabba-Lala Holmes and has set up the no 6 Detective agency with the sacristan of the cathedral. When he hears of clerical abuse - he puts out feelers for ....

[Ken4155]

Too late, you've already lost it!

[Mamyalynne]

Really looking forward to the return of this.

[Lie-in King]

The first 3 seasons were superb & I'm really looking forward to this, the final season.

[Ken4155]

Didn't disappoint, imho. Couldn't resist watching episode 3 on I-player and will probably finish the series by Friday evening. No spoilers from me though, on my oath.

[naomi24]

I'd never heard of this but in the listings it looked quite gritty so I recorded it. After reading this thread I'm pleased I did. Thank you.

[hellywelly4]

It was really good, quite chilling! I think I will watch it on iPlayer now I know how to do it.

[ladybirder]

I've watched the first two episodes this evening, the first time I've seen any of it. Blimey, gritty is an understatement, phew,I hope it doesn't get any grizzlier, if that's a word.

[Ken4155]

The first 3 series were broadcast on BBC4 and are all available on I-player. There is no real need to watch the previous series in order to thoroughly enjoy series 4. However, those first 3 do give the viewer the character's back stories, which can be quite informative as to their current behaviour.

[bednobs]

I watched it having only seen 1 half of one episode before (young naked guy strapped to a chair).
I didn't get the beginning but I presume that was something that had happened previously?

[stefos]

So thank you very much. Not!
At the start of this lockdown I said to myself that I would avoid any box sets to keep mind and body clear to do useful things when I was a little intrigued by the very scenic trailer.
Reading here how good it was I started with the first episode and have since been enthralled - even though it's like a cross between Rhod Gilbert does Lewis...

Now then, back to 'By The Time You Read This' episode four.

Damn you Ken4155

[ladybirder]

Just finished the last episode of Series 1. I shall start Series 2 later today. It's very chilling, I had to look away at times. I must be a glutton for punishment.

[tiggerblue10]

Another one to add to my download list.........!

Just watching Gangs of London which is a bit of a gore fest but excellent.

[Ken4155]

Finished Cardinal last night :-)