I've only just rewatched Shot at Dawn, having remembered it as being a poor episode. Time has clearly been kind on this one as I rather enjoyed it. It is definitely flawed the entire way through. It is virtually an extended episode of Never the Twain, with George Cole in for Windsor Davies. It's loaded with laughs, the baguette duel being perhaps the funniest of the lot. It boasts some excellent production values, the war re-enactment was excellent, and it boasts a superb opening scene, the beginning is fantastic, incredibly authentic. The best element for me though has to be the acting performance of Samantha Bond, incredibly versatile and talented, she shines through here very brightly. George Cole is also great, Donald Sinden is hilarious. I was less fond of Brian Capron if I'm being totally honest.
I get why people dislike it, but I admire the production team for trying something a little different. It isn't in my list of favourite episodes, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
I get why people dislike it, but I admire the production team for trying something a little different. It isn't in my list of favourite episodes, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.