The book is set in Denmark which might have worked better (again, only watched the first episode so far so my view might change).
It seems there are several Danish film adaptations of the books - e.g.
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Dover 24/7 on channel 4 was interesting. I have never been through Dover port and what goes on is quite amazing. Music is the same as the Heathrow 24/7 series.
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I didn’t watch it mainly because I know it so well, I remember so well all the delays there for lorry drivers including once having my dashboard completely dismantled in a search for drugs I assume. I had non of course not even an aspirin but what I did have was a CB radio, illegal in UK at the time. It was hanging on a string around my neck and disguised by the heavy woollen jacket that I wore for the purpose…in the middle of August. 
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Watched Gran Tourismo last night, based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, racing for Nissan after only playing on playstation simulator
Is it any good?
Yes very, for anyone who likes a bit of motor sport, starts a bit slow and heads in a direction that may not immediately appeal. Wife asked if I was “really watching this” later on the edge of her seat 
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Haha, thanks, I shall hunt it down.
I’ve just watched it and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Reminds me that I was riding through Le Mans a couple of weeks ago thinking “that looks like catch fencing, what’s that all about?”.
I’m really not very clever sometimes.
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Well, episode 2 left me wanting to watch episode 3 rather more than episode 1 made me want to watch episode 2 - so things seem to be on the up.
I’ve just watched the first episode (I haven’t watched so much TV in one night for a long time) and spent the whole time spotting the Scottish actor. I think they’ve bought the whole shop.
Been thoroughly enjoying Dept Q. Two more episodes to go. Reminds me of Slow Horses - bunch of social misfits thrown together, marginalised by the organisation they work for and seemingly bumbling through stuff, but coming up with the answers when everyone else fails. And has the delectable Matthew Goode in it being gloriously awful.
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Likewise.
I agree with @Susannah that it gets more interesting, and the characters get slightly less abrasive (but only slightly) after the first episode so currently keen to see the resolution.
Very different vibe. For one thing some of the characters in SH are not complete a******es.
I have got my hands on the first four Danish films - will be interesting to see the parallels and differences between the two productions. For one thing the Danish productions are much shorter (the first film being just 96 minutes long compared with about eight and a quarter hours for the Netflix version based on the same book.
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Interestingly I don’t think they are in Dept Q. Damaged, coping with “stuff” but I find them easy to care about, unlike some soaps over the years - Succession, watched 10 minutes and said never again. Shitt’s Creek the same. I need to care about whether the characters live or die and with Dept Q I do.
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Just watched “Primal Fear” (Netflix) starring Richard Gere. One of the best endings to a film for a long time. Much better than the current formulaic endings where all the cast gathers for a “dramatic” denouement.
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We ended up binging on the last 3 episodes on Sunday night. “Just one more”…
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Rather dear
‘Brian and Charles’? Watch on Channel 4:
Sadly finished the 8 wonderful Danish series of “Seaside Hotel” on Ch4 (Walter presents) - one of the best TV series I have ever seen for years. Brilliant casting, acting, stories, cinematography, directing … We both absolutely loved it. Now searching for a way to watch series 9 & 10. I believe it is on PBS but need further research. It did also remind me of our childhood holidays in a small, seaside hotel in Devon in the 50’s. A two day journey by car from Lancashire during our “wakes weeks”!
P.S. Found that “Dailymotion” APK has Series 9 & 10. on my laptop and also using Downloader on my Firestick with difficulty and help from MS Co Pilot (AI). I couldn’t find a way to download PBS.
I have asked this question before, without answer I think. But what is Walter Presents? I watched 2 or 3 gripping things a couple of years ago, one Dutch, the other Israeli, forget the 3rd, but after one or two episodes they came to a sudden stop. So I deliberately avoid anything now called Walter Presents.
Thank you recommending Dept Q.
I passed this on to my husband, telling him to persevere through episode one. Kept him occupied 
Anymore series recommendations? Please
Just finished an Italian series on Netflix
SARA woman in the shadows…
Pretty good, gritty Naples, cop/spy/political
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