To quote Dubwise:"Clever writing, intelligent use of language (obscure, period based and obscenities) are all timed and delivered beautifully. Uniquely scripted and very well cast." - obscure - but not for olds such as myself - Period based, I speak like that the whole time so I could understand and enjoy the dialogue. The script accurately reflected the social standing of the characters. The accents varied according to the class as well.
There was a ladies club at that time - the Cowdray Club, and even criminal unions of women were described. Since it was fantasy - the gaping plot holes were irrelevant. The last public hanging was 1867 and was attended by huge crowds. Rabbit visited a condemned woman in prison, who looked as though she had been kept in a barred stable, attended by a warder and not a wardress. So strong shades of Monty Python set 100 y ago
Review of Year of the Rabbit
