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Set over one blisteringly hot summer's night when nerves are frayed and tensions ride high, One Night is the story of four ordinary people whose fates are linked by a seemingly inconsequential event. In each episode the events of the night are re-told from a different character's point of view asking the question: how well do we really know each other?
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Format:DVD
This is one of the classic dramas in the past 10 years.
One night is viewed through the stories of four very different people. It's a story about
misunderstanding what's experienced, about the state of our society, about hopes and
aspirations that are unfulfilled.
It's truly an amazing piece of filming and editing - and screenplay.
You're never really quite sure just what's happened til the last minutes of the fourth episode and, even then, there's more.
This is best viewed in two sittings, interrupted only by a meal. It really deserves to be seen in a single day or else what happens in the first hour taht ties in at the end is possible to be forgotten.
One night is viewed through the stories of four very different people. It's a story about
misunderstanding what's experienced, about the state of our society, about hopes and
aspirations that are unfulfilled.
It's truly an amazing piece of filming and editing - and screenplay.
You're never really quite sure just what's happened til the last minutes of the fourth episode and, even then, there's more.
This is best viewed in two sittings, interrupted only by a meal. It really deserves to be seen in a single day or else what happens in the first hour taht ties in at the end is possible to be forgotten.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Fantastic!, what more can be said for such a fantastic drama and from the BBC too. Just seen all four episodes and was glued to my chair. This is what TV is made for, well done to the BBC and lets see more of this.
The title music is Daedalus by Errollyn Wallen which is on download here at Amazon.
The title music is Daedalus by Errollyn Wallen which is on download here at Amazon.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Well now , its rare that the BBC give us anything but repetitive drivel these days , in a time of endless , pointless , meaningless talent and game shows , ..but this little gem was something rather special.
Its nice to see there are still "plays" being made that portray London as it actually *is* as apposed to the rose coloured "Waterloo Road" way of life , and being from Hackney it was wonderful to see it as it now stands rather than be nostalgic for the "Eastenders" from the 7:30 pre water-shed fiction.
This is a very clever and tragic tale told from four different points of view , and you need to see all four to understand that what you see at "face value" is not always what it appears to be.
It also makes us see our own miss-judgements towards others , and how it's sometimes the most unlikely characters we see each day that do the most surprising things.
This story is moving , almost gripping in the sense that you know the ending but wonder what twists ever got you to that point.
An intelligent observation of life , and morals too ...its life as we see it and this story pulls every punch in letting you into a world of emotion and "attitude of today" in a way that is honest and without pity.
Performance's are good too , Jessica Hynes is wonderful , hard and well deserving of a BAFTA for this character , as is the lovely Georgina Campbell who plays her daughter , a bright future for her awaits.
The last time I saw anything this great was "Harry Brown" a few years ago and if the BBC spent more time creating stuff like this instead of Jessie J helping checkout girls to be famous , the licence fee would be worth its weight in gold..
Still , with Len Goodman telling us about Titanic , and Farming programs being shown at nigh time instead of entertainment ..the BBC can't always get it right but with this , it's a sure winner !
The best drama in real-time for years !!
Oh , and the music is wonderful too , it never tells you who is singing so if anyone knows...please leave a comment !
Its nice to see there are still "plays" being made that portray London as it actually *is* as apposed to the rose coloured "Waterloo Road" way of life , and being from Hackney it was wonderful to see it as it now stands rather than be nostalgic for the "Eastenders" from the 7:30 pre water-shed fiction.
This is a very clever and tragic tale told from four different points of view , and you need to see all four to understand that what you see at "face value" is not always what it appears to be.
It also makes us see our own miss-judgements towards others , and how it's sometimes the most unlikely characters we see each day that do the most surprising things.
This story is moving , almost gripping in the sense that you know the ending but wonder what twists ever got you to that point.
An intelligent observation of life , and morals too ...its life as we see it and this story pulls every punch in letting you into a world of emotion and "attitude of today" in a way that is honest and without pity.
Performance's are good too , Jessica Hynes is wonderful , hard and well deserving of a BAFTA for this character , as is the lovely Georgina Campbell who plays her daughter , a bright future for her awaits.
The last time I saw anything this great was "Harry Brown" a few years ago and if the BBC spent more time creating stuff like this instead of Jessie J helping checkout girls to be famous , the licence fee would be worth its weight in gold..
Still , with Len Goodman telling us about Titanic , and Farming programs being shown at nigh time instead of entertainment ..the BBC can't always get it right but with this , it's a sure winner !
The best drama in real-time for years !!
Oh , and the music is wonderful too , it never tells you who is singing so if anyone knows...please leave a comment !
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This is the BBC at its best - a unique and gripping drama. At times one cringes (Carol's stand-up routine) and then I had a lump in my throat with Alfie's story. Read more
Published 1 month ago by tellylover
Great casting and very thought provoking, A*
A fantastic and talented cast who deserve all the praise they richly deserve especially Billy Matthews. A name to look out for in the future. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. R. Matthews
Stunning portrayal of all our realities
I totally agree with the Review above - this series is stunning. And stunning in the way that it actually portrays all of our realities, not just those of the characters on an... Read more
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