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Showing posts with label BBC. Show all posts
Friday, 9 January 2015

"Count Arthur Strong" Series 2 and 3, BBC

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If it wasn't that Graham Linehan was involved, I would never have started watching Series 1. It is 'an acquired taste'. Pros R...
Wednesday, 2 April 2014

I love "Bluestone 42" Series 2/3

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Isn't it great when the second season maintains the quality of the original series? I reckon the second was even an improvement. Funnier...
Tuesday, 21 January 2014

"The Musketeers" Episode 1 BBC review

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Fine production values, atmospheric wintry locales, an appealing cast and just the right balance of drama with tongue-in-cheek. I think ...
Sunday, 24 November 2013

13 cool things about "The Day of the Doctor" BBC

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Tom Bloody Baker ! The final tableau of all 13 doctors. Bromance banter from Matt Smith ("Chinny") and David Tennant ("Sa...
Wednesday, 23 October 2013

"The Wrong Mans" BBC TV series Episode 5 "Wanted Mans"

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Tonight spooks, double crosses, not on "the good settee", assault with a stapler, "mucky ladies", Dawn French performing...
Saturday, 19 October 2013

"Peaky Blinders" BBC2 Episode 6 Series final... Series 2?

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I hope a second series is not made. But it will be. Campbell (Sam Neill) probably topped himself rather than Grace. Tom may have some adven...
Wednesday, 9 October 2013

Why the Brits make the best TV panel shows

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There is a great heritage of brilliant radio panel shows in the UK. "My Word", "Just A Minute", "The Unbelievable T...
Wednesday, 25 September 2013

Will I keep watching "The Wrong Mans"? BBC TV

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The jury is still out after watching Episode 1 of "The Wrong Mans". Here are the pros: Beautifully photographed, cool editing. ...
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Monday, 16 September 2013

"What Remains" Episode 4, final

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It amazes me that BBC can produce such puerile dross as "Big School" as well as a series as brilliant as "What Remains"....
Tuesday, 25 June 2013

Best shows on television in 2013? "Les Revenants" ("The Returned") & "In The Flesh" BBC

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One's French! One's English. Both about the undead. "Les Revenants" ("The Returned"), originally shown in late ...
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Thursday, 30 May 2013

"The Fall" Creepiest show on TV at the moment Episodes 1-5 review

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I am knocked out by "The Fall". Gillian Anderson (confession: I have never been a big fan) is fantastic as the cold and complex d...
Saturday, 25 May 2013

Is British TV Crime Drama Better than U.S. TV Crime Drama?

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Probably. Throw me any good U.S. show and I'll put up a better U.K. offering (or original). The  U.K. shows I am prattling on about are...
Monday, 20 May 2013

"House of Cards" BBC 1990 vs "House of Cards" 2013 Netflix

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Granted - Netflix's "House of Cards" is terrific television with Kevin Spacey commanding each scene. But check out the origina...
Wednesday, 24 April 2013

"Call the Midwife" BBC TV series Series 2, Episode 8 final, review, no spoilers

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Forget "Downton Abbey", this show is must-see TV. Every character is beautifully developed. We know them all: the wise and nurtur...
Monday, 1 April 2013

"Top of the Lake" TV series Episode 3 review

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More drawn out drama from Jane Campion.  At least the episode was only 48 minutes. Poor Robin Griffin (Elizabeth Moss), looking like Scully...
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Friday, 29 March 2013

"Top of the Lake" TV series Episode 1, Episode 2 review

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I have watched the first two hours of "Top of the Lake". I've avoided reviews. I have seen only one Jane Campion film. I ...
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