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Well, having watched both the film and BBC series, I would rate the BBC series better if for nothing else then for the length of time/ space it provides to a co

Well, having watched both the film and BBC series, I would rate the BBC series better if for nothing else then for the length of time/ space it provides to a complex novel, characters to develop. Highly recommended.

2wrist 6y ago
I found the original series so much better than the film. The film was good. I like Gary Oldman but I remember being so disappointed that he shouted at the end. Couldn't imagine Alec Guiness doing that. Very un Smiley.
- justin66 6y ago
  People who saw The Professional might get the wrong idea here. He raised his voice for a moment, he didn't really shout. :)
  - 2wrist 6y ago
    True!! but even that... even that was too loud.
Angostura 6y ago
I love both. I really do.