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That's what I try to do, because I don't want to be seen as doing the same as everyone else.
Quite right, PET, and it's refreshing to read about a female office that doesn't wear leather gear and ride about on a 1000cc motorbike, and one that has personal issues regarding sexual orientation. I haven't finished you book, yet, as I'm working through a poetry course, but I will do, and will post a review highlighting this point.
If anyone is looking for tip-top TV writing then check out Jed Mercurio's Line of Duty. Seriously excellent police drama. So much to learn from it.
I agree, Mike. Not formulaic like most police drama. Great plotting - so many twists and turns yet done in a way that's easy to follow. Really looking forward to the final episode next week.
I have recently started watching Sherlock, as usual I am behind everyone else in these things, and I'm now up to season 3.
Have to admit, this whole fascination with Benedict Cumberbatch now makes perfect sense to me. It's worrying that a sociopath can be so desirable.... (by sociopath I mean Sherlock there, I hear Benedict is actually rather lovely)
I second/third Line of Duty. Brilliant! My brother-in-law trained with Jed Mercurio (he studied Medicine, would you believe, but won a writing competition and went on from there). I also have a friend who used to go out with him! Great name, isn't it?
Hi Dora I saw Broken and loved, loved it! Best thing on TV for ages. I have always been a huge Sean Bean fan ( enjoyed Lady Chatterley with him in very much ) but this is his best performance so far and he should get a BAFTA . He portrayed a priest so well, I'd confess all to him! I cried at the end...
Hi Dora I saw Broken and loved, loved it! Best thing on TV for ages. I have always been a huge Sean Bean fan ( enjoyed Lady Chatterley with him in very much ) but this is his best performance so far and he should get a BAFTA . He portrayed a priest so well, I'd confess all to him! I cried at the end...
The Chase is one of the less annoying quiz programmes, and some of the contestants appear to have more than ten brain cells. So on balance, in answer to your question. yes.
You could always have put the sewing down or, in keeping with the LoG genre, have kept on sewing while watching only to find at the end of the programme you've stitched your hand to the fabric. Neatly, though.
For those of you with access to streaming channels I would recommend 'Babylon Berlin', set in Germany late 20s/early 30s and based on the novels by Volker Kutscher. Wonderfully decadent scenes contrasting with the harsh realities of everyday existence, all stitched together with the menacing rise of national socialism. Sub-titled (but that adds to its charm). Beautiful to watch (aside from story) the set design / art department / wardrobe is top notch - it is the most expensive German TV drama made.
I hate that term National Socialism - Nazism is far from socialism and that label was used by them to garner support. Not sure I'd enjoy it! But many things by description sound far from enjoyable until you watch...
Yes, Liz, you are right, National Socialism has nothing to do with Socialism but for the period the drama is set in full blown Nazism was not yet in place. Babylon Berlin is not about the rise of the Nazis but is a police drama set in those times of uncertainty, corruption and lies; a bit like today's world.
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I have recently started watching Sherlock, as usual I am behind everyone else in these things, and I'm now up to season 3.
Have to admit, this whole fascination with Benedict Cumberbatch now makes perfect sense to me. It's worrying that a sociopath can be so desirable.... (by sociopath I mean Sherlock there, I hear Benedict is actually rather lovely)
My brother-in-law trained with Jed Mercurio (he studied Medicine, would you believe, but won a writing competition and went on from there). I also have a friend who used to go out with him! Great name, isn't it?
Just me then?
No worries *staggers off sobbing into pinnie*
I am a huge fan of this programme but was stunned this week to see a couple have 3/4 of a million pounds to spend on
a flat.
In London of all places.
Different folks and all that, I suppose.
The Chase - anyone else like this prog?
Am I thick but what happened to Stevens?
Ah. Just worked it out.
Another series is prolly in t'making
I have several months pay to claim for and this needs no background noise
Brilliantly funny. Effortlessly clever.