I love a portion of JFK

Most of our parents will remember what they were doing when President John F. Kennedy was shot on that fateful day in 1963. All I know was that it really affected my parents, probably the same way that Lady Diana's death affected me.

With that in mind, I eagerly awaited for the start of the new mini TV series called "The Kennedys", a dramatized record of events that lead up to the terrible event.

I adore historical dramas, so I wasn't let down by this marvellous production.

It's initially centred around the power of John's father Joseph, a man of greed who achieved success through manipulation and money. He thought he could buy everything and everyone, but in doing so built up a folio of enemies ready to revenge.

The series, which has its critics, is beautifully observed photographically, has stunning acting performances including our very own Tim Wilkinson portraying Joseph Kennedy himself (last time I saw him was when he was taking his duds off in "The Full Monty"), and Katie Holmes playing Jackie Kennedy so realistically - it's frightening. This, I believe the result of her herself researching the character in depth.

The production is laced with real history, The Bay of Pigs, the Cuban missile crisis, the civil rights struggle and the mob connection. But amongst all these events, there are other interesting untold stories like the fact the Jackie wanted to divorce prematurely, but was bribed by Joseph not to after offering her $1,000.000 from a trust fund.

All this underpinned with the tension of the imminent and horrific assassination attempt soon to dramatize the world.

Worth watching I'd say.