Although I'm plenty old enough to have seen the original series' broadcasts, I never saw any. So, I come to this series with no preconceptions.
Martin Clunes is without doubt the standout actor in this series and I felt an increasing empathy with his character as the story unfolded. I really enjoyed his dark sarcasm and flippant attitude towards the world, all whilst trying to hold down a high power job and being oblivious of a failing marriage.
How many of us turn up at an office job wishing they could be farming penguins instead; poor but happy.
The last scene had me in tears, being a bit close to home for me, and was disappointed that this was the last ever episode.
All in all, a hugely enjoyable comedy with plenty of poignant life stories threaded through it.
