Any one watch a new series on the beeb last night,it was written by Jed Mercurio the writer of “in the line of duty” .
Looks good to me not sure I’d go onlong the lines of “so gripping you’ll have to remind yourself to breath” headline from the Mails critic but hey ho each to his own.
Recorded it for watching tonight.
I don’t often watch modern dramas but watch this last night based on the pedigree of the writer.
Gripping story that was instantly spoiled for me because I am aware a person like David the main character would be unlikely to be in employed in the post he is in.
I know from some of my late husband’s work about the rigorous psychological testing and ‘positive vetting’ that takes place before a person is trusted to do do certain jobs, David would have failed this on many levels.
A shame,a good story line but I can’t get past the fact that it doesn’t ring true in spite of using the voices of real people (like news readers) to give it authenticity.
The second part is on tonight.
Without spoiling it for others isn’t it hinted at that the bodyguard is hiding his PTSD.
I liked it.
I think just about every ex soldier has PTSD in some way or another.
Hi Caricature 
yes there was more than a hint of the PTSD . Even if a person can fool the psychological testing they are unlikely to can get past the ‘positive vetting’ where even the families and work colleagues of a person are investigated and interviewed.
I am not thinking only about the PTSD but other aspects of David’s life that make him unsuitable for the job for a number of reasons.
Yes, I’ll record that too to watch tomorrow…
I’m watching this too and had exactly the same thoughts as you’ve said Meg…he wouldn’t even be employed in the job as bodyguard in real life so quite a bit of poetic licence going on which does spoil it somewhat.
But I shall keep watching just to see how it pans out.
Lets not forget its fiction.
I enjoyed it, I don’t know how bodyguards are vetted but as an avid crime/spy type story reader the main protagonists alway seem to be alcoholics or have some other problem in their private lives so I wasn’t surprised.
I thought the first scene was gripping.
Quite however if you were a nurse or doctor and were watching a drama where a surgeon was using fire tongues during an operation it would I sure give you pause for thought.
I reckon it’s true of all professions. I often see programmes where a ‘plumber’ is under the sink with a wrench and stops a leaking tap. I just think how did you manage that?
Just so LD 
I will be watching the second episode though while grumbling to myself…
I really enjoyed it. It was tense and gripping.
I’m waiting for Gina McKee to make her appearance as the chief inspector. One of my favourite actresses.
Shame the second part clashes with Adrian Chiles’ programme about his battle with alcoholism on BBC2 at the same time tonight though, which I’ll have to find time to catch up tomorrow on iPlayer.
I think she is good too. I didn’t know she was in it.
Haven’t seen her mate, LD, but she should be making an appearance soon 
Reading the thread title I thought it may have been about the film with the god-awful Whitney (the Screecher) Houston. Happy to read that it isn’t and it may be something actually worth watching.
