Did you ever see the pbs series "Chef"? A character on that show - an alcoholic chef - was played by Ian McNeice, the actor who plays Bert on Doc Martin. I read that he was also in Doctor Who but I never could get interested in that show.
You may be aware that Martin Clunes is married to "Doc Martin"'s producer and that they both own the show or are part owners.
I was completely unaware of the worldwide popularity of the show. It just showed up one night on my local pbs station.
My local station also started showing the detective series "Scott and Bailey" again. I think one of the actresses on it does an outstanding job. I watched "Call the Midwife" and "Father Brown" lately...initially because the settings, cars, clothing, are pretty authentic and nostalgic. But the best authentic setting, set decor, fashion, cars, etc. that I've seen is in the pbs series, "Hercule Poirot" and that's another character with a brilliant mind, like Martin, who I am in love with, LOL.
> > LOL. Thank you for checking in on me. > > I didn't start watching it. I knew if I started, I'd > probably stay up very late and today I need to be rested. > > Are you a fan of the show, Novel?
I enjoyed the newest episode last Sunday, did you? I never tire of it, as preposterous as some of the story line is, LOL. At first I did not understand why the Dowager Countess did not want Isobel to marry that rich guy until someone said that the marriage would make Isobel someone of powerful standing, and I assume the Countess did not want Isobel to have more power and standing and influence than the Countess.
I like both the men who are pursuing Mary, do you?
Here, there was a show after DA about the manners of the Edwardians. The host is a consultant on DA. It was very interesting. He explained why the Edwardians had to adhere to such rigid manners, conventions and moral standards.