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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Spells &amp; Karma" data-source="post: 313146" data-attributes="member: 23">Well, I'm now a few episodes into the Second Series and it's proving a highly enjoyable watch.I've been particularly impressed by the series' occasional serious moments, such as Walter remembering the last time he saw his wife, and the knock on the door from the young police officer. It's all very touching and feels surprising for a series of this kind (and era), and adds an unexpected substance.Ada and Walter are now engaged and planning their wedding (which reminds me of Clarence), and I really enjoy the flow from episode to episode. Episodic it may be, but there's a sense of continuation that keeps me invested.There are some really lovely performances. Irene Handl is great at being formidable and a bit ditzy at the same time and she's always endearing. Ada only has to call someone a "silly bitch" to get a well-deserved (and slightly nervous) laugh from the audience. You can tell she's loved. Walter Pickles is also charming. My goodness, though, he's very sweaty. In close-ups you can see his face absolutely dripping from forehead to chin. It doesn't show in the performance, though.That's good to know. It's sad to see how very young Barbara Mitchell died.Ooh - is Patsy in this? That's something to look forward to (along with Mollie Sugden).</blockquote>

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