It seemed fairly obvious to me, coming from Merseyside, that Michael Murray was loosely based on Derek Hatton. I was just a daft teen during his régime, but this enlightened me.
The acting is excellent, although Lindsay Duncan is a wee bit wooden. The two main actors, Michael Palin and Robert Lindsay couldn't have been better cast.
A grim and gritty portrayal of the dirty extremist side of zealots in politics. Not a faction to be applauded.
Lots of wonderful dark comedy - nothing slapstick; intelligent writing instead. Alan Bleasdale is the Master of Grim Northern humour. Nobody can best him.
A show I only turned on because I love Palin, but so glad I watched it right through.
A word of warning: concentrate. There are unexpected twists & turns, and I had to rewind to let it sink in.
Superb!
Review of G.B.H.
