Those looking for a fresh period drama to enthral them should try this mini-series from the BBC , after others have been gripped by a "doomed" love story and others have enjoyed a wartime drama .

The show garnered praise from viewers, who were impressed by the programme based on a dark true story.

One person posted on IMDb: “Many are saying this is slow and it is, but its done in a masterful way which builds to the end that we all know. For me, what makes this a joy is the remarkable acting [sic].”

Another glowing review read: “Cannot believe anyone gave this less than 9/10! The suspense, mood, performances are the best thing I've seen for a very long time- including cinema, TV, or DVD.”

A third 10/10 review noted: “Despite the reality based subject matter, this is not an exploit

See Full Page