
"Friends and Crocodiles" traces the relationship of maverick entrepreneur Paul Reynolds and his colleague Lizzie Thomas over a period of 20 years from the beginning of the Thatcher years to the rise of the electronic age and the dot-com bubble. Paul persuades Lizzie to work for him as his personal assistant, and becomes her mentor. She is inspired by his drive and creativity, but appalled by his lack of organisation and occasionally destructive anarchic lifestyle. After she c... (Full plot summary below)
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"Friends and Crocodiles" traces the relationship of maverick entrepreneur Paul Reynolds and his colleague Lizzie Thomas over a period of 20 years from the beginning of the Thatcher years to the rise of the electronic age and the dot-com bubble. Paul persuades Lizzie to work for him as his personal assistant, and becomes her mentor. She is inspired by his drive and creativity, but appalled by his lack of organisation and occasionally destructive anarchic lifestyle. After she calls the police to terminate an extravagant party which has got out of hand, they part, vowing never to meet again, but, over the years, their paths continually cross, as Lizzie rises through the corporate world and Paul's fortunes rise and fall. The play is an examination of the nature of personal relationships where work and ideas are more powerful drivers than sexual emotions, and also a panoramic view of the rapid changes in British society in the '80's and '90's.
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| User ReviewRandy TThank God for the BBC! Who else would take on intellectual literature devoid of car chases, large explosions and CGI? Poliakoff's template allows incredible talents like Damian Lewis and Jodhi May to really flex their acting chops. An unconventional take on boardroom etiquette and corporate rebellion. |
| User ReviewHeather MA fantastic British drama with great cast. Absolutely enjoyable!! |
| User ReviewSilvia OVery entertaining but random piece of TV. The brilliant early part is set in a huge house where Paul surrounds himself with people who amuse him and has amazing parties. Its great to watch and you just wish you could join in. The ever underrated Damian Lewis is as awesome and amazingly good looking as ever. |