because it can be several films in one, and entertaining  tale for the young with no afterthoughts in one layer,  a social issues psycho analysis in the next layer if you wish to unearth it. and stands to be seen again today: not a small compliment in my book.

because it’s him. you know why.

because the first episode of the first series grabs you. afterwards, even when it’s not that good and manipulative, you stay longer that necessary because the poison has gotten into you. the recipe for great tv.

let it be Chrismas every day.

because it tastes like the play, like a book, like a movie . a great line up of actors.  a taste that lasts. one of the few DVDs you can keep on a shelf in your mind after you have canned many others.

in french and piglet english. no subtitles