The Singing Detective

One of the finest mini-series ever. The writing is first-rate. Grim, dyspeptic, but somehow life-affirming even amid the bleakness. Gambon is great. And Dennis Potter's choice of period music is inspired.

Excellent with scenes that sometimes have you sitting still in shock. If you are looking for that bright happy ending it isn't here.

The ultimate tv series. Intensity lasts all six episodes. Dennis Potter's best work. Joanne Whalley fresh and young black eyed nurse. Neil Hardwick reedited his Pakanamaan kartta (Off the Map) tv series after seeing this one.

One of the best TV shows (mini-series) of all-time. The psychological complexity took me by surprise.

Not as good as I hoped -- sometimes it comes dangerously close to wearing out its welcome, what with its insistence on making every point about half a dozen times. For the most part, however, it's engaging, and refreshingly weird... especially for something made for British TV

Michael Gambon was incredible in this mini-series which still stands as some of the best hours of television ever produced.

It's a detective story, a character study and a bitter musical/comedy all rolled up into one. I really don't know how to describe the film, it relies so much on the finely balanced tone that just barely holds a grip on reality. Excellent characterizations and performances, but none better than Michael Gambon who gets better and better with each episode as the nuance of his character consumes the larger narrative in spectacular surrealism.

Worth the time it takes to see it. Am I right?

gambon is godly. a bit too long winded, but the final episode makes it all worth it

Interesting story where reality mingles with a book story that sits inside of the head of the main character. Unfortunately, it is shown in an extremely boring and repetitive way. DNF, managed to watch 3 episodes.