Kingdom

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In his first drama for ITV since Jeeves and Wooster in the 90s, Stephen Fry plays a delightful village solicitor in Norfolk, in a picturesque setting and living a wonderful listed house while driving an Alvis.

Surrounded by eccentrics including a nymphomaniac syster just out of rehab played by Hermione Norris (Spooks), a dotty aunt in a home (Phyllida Law) and a bizarre collection of local clients.

To top it all, his brother is missing, presumed dead, when his clothes turn up on the beach.moreless
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S 3 :  Ep 3 Aired 6/14/09

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  • ITV3 gives Scots second chance with The Bill 0

    ITV3 gives Scots second chance with The Bill

    By Heather Hughes, Jul 22, 2009

    ITV3 has changed its schedule to include The Bill so that Scottish viewers don't miss out following the show's cancellation by ITV's franchise holder in the region, STV. The Scottish channel has dropped many of the programmes supplied to it… more

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  • Great mix of characters, drama and comedy

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    By mrsfleeshman, Nov 27, 2008 Report Abuse
    Kingdom follows the life and business of Peter Kingdom, a solicitor on on the picturesque Norfolk coast. He is accompanied by his unstable sister Beatrice, his junior lawyer Lyle and a host of other regular and guest characters.
    Stephen Fry is the perfect choice to plat Peter Kingdom as he has the mix of comedy and drama just right. Karl Davies as Lyle provides some great comedy moments, the doll blowing up on him in a sex shop springs to mind, but like Peter can also be a dramatic character and one which the auience can really sympathie with.
    The show also has some great guest stars and fantastic regulars. Peter's Aunt Auriel is brilliant as she is everyhting that you wouldn't expect the resident of an old people's home to be!
    The mix of the characters and the not too strenuous storylines makes Kingdom essential viewing.moreless

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  • The series Kingdom depicts the life of Peter Kingdom, a solicitor running the family business in a picturesque village in Norfolk.

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    By lilmizsunshine1, Mar 26, 2008 Report Abuse
    We discovered Peter Kingdom, (expertly played by Stephen Fry) being joined by his unstable sister, Beatrice, whilst he mourned the loss of his brother whom it was thought drowned himself in the sea. Kingdom is joined in his office by a trainee solicitor, the highly principled Lyle and Gloria his ever trustworthy secretary/agony aunt. Together this group bumble along with through their own troubles whilst assisting members of the public with their legal problems. One common visitor to Kingdom and Kingdom solicitors is Mr Snell, a comedic character whose life's work is to sue anyone and everyone.

    This series is categorized as a drama/comedy and in my opinion it is a perfect blend of the two. Mr Snell, Beatrice and Lyle, are classic comedic characters who can bring a smile to your face. The casting of Kingdom is excellent with Stephen Fry, Hermione Norris, Celia Imrie, Tony Slattery and Karl Davies as central characters with great British actors such as Richard Wilson in guest roles. The beautiful background Norfolk scenery is treated almost as a character in itself. These feel good storylines which can often bring a tear to the eye make for perfect Sunday evening viewing or for any other night of the week come to that! I would highly recommend it to anyone!moreless

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  • I live in Norfolk too...

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    By mobbs456, Jul 19, 2007 Report Abuse
    What a wonderful series Kingdom is and its filmed just down the road (well actually a few miles away) from where i live!

    Stephen Fry is excellent as Peter Kingdom and his sister is instantly likable in a batty sort of way.

    Also, the woman who plays Gloria (who has appeared in a gazillion other programs) is wonderful as the receptionist.

    The Norfolk setting is peferct for this Sunday Evening Drama, and the landscape is beautifully captured in the openinig titles. i am glad a second series is being processed because this is a really good show to curl up and watch!moreless

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