Given the fact that Alex is a HUGE J.K Rowling fan, I thought we would give The Casual Vacancy a try and see what he thought.

Based on the global bestselling novel by J.K. Rowling, the HBO and BBC coproduction THE CASUAL VACANCY is a three-part mini-series produced by Brontë Film and Television, written by Sarah Phelps (Eastenders, Great Expectations) and directed by Jonny Campbell (Doctor Who, Shameless). The mini-series centers on Pagford, a seemingly idyllic English village with a cobbled market square and ancient abbey. Behind the pretty façade, however, is a town at war. The rich at war with the poor, children at war with their parents, wives at war with their husbands, teachers at war with their pupils.

Of course, Alex loved every second of it, as did Libby, just like I thought they would. For me, I don’t know what it is but I just cannot get into it, but that’s just me. The series does have a great story line and now Alex wants to go back and read the book.

The way I see it is, if you are a fan of British television shows, you will probably enjoy this miniseries.

You can get your copy of The Casual Vacancy on Blu-ray or DVD.