The Saint

Judith is a one‑hour TV episode that aired this week on BBC Two, starring Simon (played by Tom Fletcher) and a cheeky newcomer, Leah Morris, as the young driver who bumps into him. The story is set in a sleepy seaside town, and the tone feels a bit like a 1970s caper mixed with a modern‑day “hustle” drama. The premise is simple enough: after Leah backs her car into Simon’s battered hatchback, he’s drawn into a surprisingly twisty adventure involving a counterfeit art scheme and a sly fraud that’s half‑cunning, half‑comedic. Along the way, Simon teams up with Judith, a sharp‑tongued local who knows every back‑alley shortcut. The plot darts from a parking lot fender‑bender to a night‑time chase through the town’s old dockyards, all while the fraudsters try to stay one step ahead of the police. Honestly, it’s a mixed bag. The chemistry between Fletcher and Morris is proper entertaining, and the dialogue snaps along like a good Brit‑com. On the flip side, the pacing drags in the middle – the “investigation” segment feels a bit padded, and the special effects look ropy by today’s standards. If you enjoy low‑budget thrillers that lean on wit rather than spectacle, it’s surprisingly good; if you’re after slick, high‑octane action, you’ll be left wanting. Rated 12A for mild violence, occasional strong language and some suspenseful moments. There’s a brief scene with a broken glass that might unsettle younger viewers, but nothing too graphic. First terrestrial showing this autumn, it slots nicely between the more serious dramas on the schedule – a light, if uneven, diversion.