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Can't understand most of it. . .

posted 10 years ago by fanaticita
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I had to stop watching this wonderful series after two episodes of season one. I just couldn't understand a lot of what was happening because of the dialect. Sad. However, I'm also reading the Beaton books and love them!!!

[–] deb-ogrady 10 years ago

Do you have caption capabilities on your TV? I have found that helps.

[–] grumpy_otter 10 years ago

I had the same problem when I started, but I found that if I gave a wee bit of effort, tweren't so baffling after a bit. I got used to the dialect, and now it sound just fine.

This series is worth the effort!

[–] fanaticita 10 years ago

You are right! I stuck with it and am now on season three, and sad that it will be ending soon. I love this series. Wycliff was my other favorite taking place in Scotland.

[–] rachel-adams3 10 years ago

Wycliffe doesn't take place in Scotland but Cornwall ?

[–] louiselindboeghansen 9 years ago

English is not my first language, and I had a bit of difficulties with the accent as well during the first couple of episodes, but I got used to it quite quickly, though, so my advice is, that if you like the show, stick with it. You'll get used to the dialect.

[–] louiseculmer 9 years ago

The Beaton books are quite good, but the series bears very little resemblance to them. personally I found the series a bit disappointing because it was less a mystery series and more of a soAp opera really.