People Are Calling Alison Steadman’s Performance In BBC Doctor Foster Spin-Off 'Life' 'BAFTA Worthy'
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The first episode of BBC One's Doctor Foster spin-off Life dropped on Tuesday night - and impressed viewers took to Twitter to praise one performance in particular.
Playing out across six episodes, the series follows Annabelle - the neighbour of Suranne Jones' character Gemma in the hugely popular 2015 show - after she leave her hometown to start a new life.
A stellar line of actors star in the programme, from Victoria Hamilton to Adrian Lester - but going by the fan reaction, it was Gavin & Stacey favourite Alison Steadman's performance that stole the show.
Alison plays Gail, a 70-year-old woman who is questioning her marriage to husband Henry (Peter Davidson), who continually puts her down in public under the guise of having a good joke.
Fans heaped praise on Alison's performance, calling it 'outstanding' and 'deserving of a BAFTA', while others called the screen star 'a national treasure'.
"Alison Steadman deserves a BAFTA for Life," wrote one superfan.
Another agreed: "Time to make the outstanding Alison Steadman a dame #Life."
A third chimed in: "Alison Steadman is a National Treasure #Life."
Alison Steadman deserves a BAFTA for Life
- James :chart_with_downwards_trend::chart_with_upwards_trend: (@carlyslaejepsen) September 29, 2020
Alison Steadman is a national treasure. #Life
- Andy Gibson of AndyGibsonTV.com (@AndyGibsonTV) September 29, 2020
Time to make the outstanding Alison Steadman a dame #life
- Karen Perrin (@KazP19) September 29, 2020
God that first episode of #Life was absolutely bloody incredible, Alison Steadman is a delight
- Liam (@LiamLambrini) September 29, 2020
While another commented: "God that first episode of #Life was absolutely bl**dy incredible, Alison Steadman is a delight."
Elsewhere, viewers praised the new series - which explores the theme of loneliness in cities - for its 'superb line up' and 'twists'.
Others, meanwhile, said they were 'addicted' to the drama.
Absolutely loved #Life on @BBCOne. What a superb line up. Enjoyed all the twists. Instantly empathised with some. Thanks!
- *Miss T* (@WessieDoo) September 29, 2020
Totally addicted to #Life on #BBC wonderful
- maggie cooper (@maggiecooper12) September 29, 2020
2015's Doctor Foster was watched by an audience of more than 10 million, so it's fair to say that Life has a lot to live up to - but going by these comments, it's more than doing the job!
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Life continues next Tuesday 6th October at 9pm on BBC One.
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