John Stonehouse

[Paul22118]

Just watched the first episode of John Stonehouse. I remember this happening at the time. My question is this - Is the representation by Matthew McFadden meant to be comedic or is he over acting. Maybe Stonehouse was a bumbling fool. I had assumed it would be an accurate representation of what took place. Discuss.

[douglas9401]

Well that's my teeth on edge.

[Rosie29]

The Radio Times did suggest it would be done in a light hearted way. I remember the event but I did enjoy the origramme. It portrayed the gist of what happened without being a full on documentary. I thought the balance between the two was pretty good.

[goodgoalie]

Matthew McFadden and his wife Keeley Hawes are never off TV, and now here they are together - I suppose it was just a matter of time. Only managed a few minutes of this as his acting was so poor.
Stonehouse's first and second wives are still alive and very unhappy about how he is being portrayed in this.

[bobbie22]

I remember the man. I also remember when he was Postmaster General (is that the correct title?). I didn’t know all these things about him though.

[Prudie]

I was going to ask the same - vaguely remember it happening but no idea what his actual character was and MMcF is playing it as a bumbling fool. He was my favourite and most believable Mr Darcy which is a complete opposite so I am sure he can act. Still found it unusually entertaining so far so will stick with it..