Yes, I saw he was originally to die at the end of RAH, and I agree with the editor that it would have detracted from the near tragedy. I like the sudden way it ends too, which feels more modern than the slang.
Hmm. I hadn't thought of it adding to character rather than plot; thanks. I thought the TV programs were just added to fix the story in time, but I can see that Nicola would enjoy comedy. I admit though to being somewhat puzzled that the too-serious and very Catholic Patrick would like the broad innuendo of 'Up Pompeii' and that Lawrie would enjoy horror. Perhaps it's all right if it's not happening to her. :-)
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Date: 2008-06-27 11:35 pm (UTC)Hmm. I hadn't thought of it adding to character rather than plot; thanks. I thought the TV programs were just added to fix the story in time, but I can see that Nicola would enjoy comedy. I admit though to being somewhat puzzled that the too-serious and very Catholic Patrick would like the broad innuendo of 'Up Pompeii' and that Lawrie would enjoy horror. Perhaps it's all right if it's not happening to her. :-)