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Those of us who are of a certain age will well remember what secondary school was like in the 1970s!

A complete anathema to today's sanitised and politically correct school! But we all survived and it toughened us up for what was to come when we had to go an earn a living.

I don't recall seeing the lead actor, Mike Bubbins, in any shows previously, but he captures 1970 PE teacher rather well!

This is one of those shows where some might give up after the first episode because it's a bit of a slow burn in the first episode. However, stick with it and, by episode 3 or 4, it suddenly turns into binge-watch material!

It's a storyline full of twists. Sometimes, maybe too many., but they all resolve by the end. The cast is generally very good. However, it is Michael Pena who absolutely steals the show. His performance, as the lead detective is outstanding.

Well worth watching.

Having just binged my way through Season 5, its time to write a review. Slow Horses is quite possibly the best show on the air/streaming these days. It is just superb.

The cast, led by Gary Oldman, are terrific. The production is great and the writing is top notch. Absolute needle sharp wit from Jackson Lamb (Oldman) zings around.

I am happy to see that Season 6 production has already wrapped and that Seson 7 has been greenlit. And the author of the books, Mick Herron, has just published the 9th book in the series, so long may it continue!