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| The cast of the ITV1 series, The Bletchley Circle |
Filterers, plotters, translators,
V2 rocket hunters; the women of World War II provided vital services to help
secure an Allied victory – with their achievements being often overlooked.
However, to set the record straight ITV has launched a brand new drama, ‘The
Bletchley Circle’.
Set in the post-war Britain of
1952, ‘The Bletchley Circle’ follows former code-breakers Susan, Millie, Lucy
and Jean once they have adjusted to the normality of peacetime. After using her
code-breaking skills, and practically shortening the war single-handedly, it’s
not surprising that Susan is finding civilian life a bit tiresome, but when a
serial killer turns up everything changes. Shunned by the police, Susan quickly
realises that the only way to crack the murders, and catch the killer, is to
reunite with her former friends.
With the set-up established it
was worrying to see that ‘The Bletchley Circle’ came close to falling into a
clichéd trap – each of the other women possessing a particular skill – but the
well-formed cast and some unexpected 50s noir flourishes helped to lift an
interesting idea above the mundane and predictable.
Despite any issues to be had with
the production itself, it truly is wonderful to see the women in the limelight
during such an historic time, and in strong roles, that prove they are as good
as – if not better than – the men. If the series can maintain its intelligence
and the exciting chemistry between its four leads, there is no doubt that these
new sleuths could be around for a while.
The next episode will be broadcast on ITV1 at 9pm on Thursday. To watch the programme for the next 7 days click here.
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