Armadillo (2001 Howard Davies)

Thankfully William Boyd's three hour TV drama adaptation of his own book is finally out on DVD. He has great fun with names and identities (and illusion, thus the mask). Most interesting material is set in the world of loss adjusters, sleep clinics and mini cabs - and thus is unlike anything else. Also funny e.g. Bonneville's enthusiasm for the mini cab trade.

Eclectic cast - James Frain, Stephen Rea, Catherine McCormack, James Fox, Neil Pearson, Andy Beckwith, Paterson Joseph, Victor McGuire (brother), Branka Katic, Ian McNeice (art dealer), Hugh Bonneville, Ron Cook, Stephen Moore, Stewart Wright (S African), Conor Mullen (Paterson's BF),  Trevor Peacock (flower seller) and Tom Hiddlestone.

It didn't quite come off for me and I can't put my finger on it. I think maybe there's a lack of chemistry between Frain and McCormack... her's is an elusive character...