Mad Men through and through

This engrossing series finished last week, about the only thing i set a reminder for on tv. Of course I blindly relate to the Creative Director of Sterling Cooper, Donald Draper - effortless charisma, the bravado to turn a client away at an introductory meeting, drooling respect from everyone in the industry and the beautiful suits and accessories (maybe not the adultory). All fiction of course, but the vision of imagining campaign ideas for Lucky Strike, Richard Nixon and Kodak over an afternoon chaser - if only it was that easy - is so romantic and intoxicating, all delivered through a haze of cigarette smoke. Subtlty is key to this programme's success. Sexism is delivered through dry smiles, and the delicious irony is well hidden until the series plays out it's full set of plot twists. Can't wait for season two.