I'm pretty sure I've seen this before on TV but have managed to get hold of a copy of the four-episode dvds for this weekend and I've been glued to it. The cast is outstanding, the atmosphere electric and the four episodes were classic. I found it very similar to Un village Francais, with not so many confusing storylines, but the heartbreak and stress of the period expertly drawn. It's an interesting period to dramatise and beautifully done. I found that Mr Thaw's acting improved with age, so I love these later works of his. Pity they didn't do more -he was perfect in this role, so human and trying so hard to be pure priestly. Great supporting cast and loved that train!
Review of Monsignor Renard
