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Post by karloscar on Nov 29, 2021 22:26:24 GMT
But isn't that a lawyers dilemma? I loved the uncertainty as it reminded me, it is not just in my profession of social work that has it. Somethings you just never know and you have to accept it as part of the job description. I know that is the nature of the justice system. But this was a TV drama - I wanted to proper resolution not a talking point! It didn't earn the right to leave me hanging. I think you'll find it was well within its rights to leave y.... can't be arsed finishing this comm.. |
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Post by oxfordsimon on Nov 30, 2021 0:05:51 GMT
I know that is the nature of the justice system. But this was a TV drama - I wanted to proper resolution not a talking point! It didn't earn the right to leave me hanging. I think you'll find it was well within its rights to leave y.... can't be arsed finishing this comm.. Given the previous use of flashbacks in the narrative, it was reasonable to think that they might use that device to show us what really happened. If we hadn't have earlier flashbacks, I would have had different expectations. For a crime story to be satisfying for me, I like a clear explanation of what happened even if justice was not properly served. Yes, this was a TV drama and not bound by the usual rules of crime fiction but it doesn't stop me feeling unsatisfied by the final 15 minutes. |
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Post by anita on Dec 4, 2021 10:20:27 GMT
On Sunday night on 5 is a program about Michael Crawford.9pm.
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Post by alece10 on Dec 4, 2021 16:54:34 GMT
Little Shop of Horrors is on Sky Cinema Saturday night at 9.45pm
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Post by londonpostie on Dec 16, 2021 17:13:37 GMT
Sky Arts: huge night tonight. Huge! Get your Uber Eats in and puff up the cushions. Kick off is 7pm, ironed shirts only please:
SEMI-FINAL: Portrait Artist of the Year (featuring BARRY HUMPHRIES)
FINAL: Portrait Artist of the Year
and then at 9pm: Anna X - Emma Corrin immersing herself in the world of the New York elite ..
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Post by crowblack on Dec 16, 2021 20:49:59 GMT
BBC iPlayer have added all 3 series of Toast of London. And if you like that and trashy 80s horror, Garth Marenghi's Darkplace is on All4 too.
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Post by theatreian on Dec 16, 2021 22:20:20 GMT
SEMI-FINAL: Portrait Artist of the Year ( featuring BARRY HUMPHRIES) A worthy winner. The winner has also been my favourite artist this series. |
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Post by londonpostie on Dec 17, 2021 0:36:40 GMT
So much to like! He has a particular strength of style - and of course he has to grown - but I thought he rather threw the baby out with the bath water on the commission. Anyway, great, great viewing  |
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Post by londonpostie on Dec 17, 2021 1:52:40 GMT
eeeenyway ...
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Post by Jan on Dec 17, 2021 8:11:03 GMT
BBC iPlayer have added all 3 series of Toast of London. And if you like that and trashy 80s horror, Garth Marenghi's Darkplace is on All4 too. How does that work - it was a Channel 4 series ? They are working on a new series of it with Toast in USA - may or may not be good. I hardly watch any TV at all, however I am watching the entire run of Montalbano on iPlayer. Right from the crazy melodramatic theme tune you know it's something a bit different. They must have employed every single Italian character actor over the age of 70 in it, not an episode goes by with out a comedy turn by an oldie in a small part, often several. |
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Post by Deal J on Dec 17, 2021 8:40:24 GMT
BBC iPlayer have added all 3 series of Toast of London. And if you like that and trashy 80s horror, Garth Marenghi's Darkplace is on All4 too. How does that work - it was a Channel 4 series ? They are working on a new series of it with Toast in USA - may or may not be good. [...] The new series "Toast of Tinseltown" is being broadcast on BBC2*, so I guess they must have purchased the rights to the previous series' as part of the deal. *4 Jan at 22:00 |
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Post by crowblack on Dec 17, 2021 9:36:26 GMT
That must be why! I'd also add, Talking Pictures TV are doing sterling work reviving the Friday Night horror movie slot. A couple of weeks ago they had the incredibly downbeat 70s Quatermass TV series followed by folk horror classic Blood on Satan's Claw and one of my all time favourite creepy films Carnival of Souls. Last week it was Vampire Circus (which is like pre-Angela Carter Angela Carter) and some luridly kitsch 70s Euro horror about Satanist landladies. They've also launched a catch-up service. And no, I don't work for them, I just love the channel!
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Post by alece10 on Dec 17, 2021 15:22:48 GMT
For anyone with Sky Movies In The Heights is on tonight at 8pm
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Post by Latecomer on Dec 17, 2021 15:40:41 GMT
For anyone with Eurosport Andy Murray is playing Nadal at this very moment. Exhibition sort of tournament from Abu Dhabi but still….this may not happen every again in competition!
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Post by justfran on Dec 17, 2021 18:31:43 GMT
For anyone with Eurosport Andy Murray is playing Nadal at this very moment. Exhibition sort of tournament from Abu Dhabi but still….this may not happen every again in competition! Two of my favourite ever players - I really enjoyed this match, good to see them both as competitive as ever. |
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Post by theatreian on Dec 17, 2021 21:34:15 GMT
And Andy won! Just had to check as didn't know about the match, although couldn't have seen it anyway as don't have eurosport!
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Post by alece10 on Dec 18, 2021 11:54:59 GMT
Has anyone watched the film A Christmas No 1 on Sky Movies?
Just watched it as it had Alfie Boe and Richard Fleeshman in it.
Alfie Boe can't act and Richard Fleeshman is on it for about 5 minutes.
As for the film itself its a pretty awful Christmas movie.
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Post by alece10 on Dec 18, 2021 12:35:18 GMT
Just discovered that Regents Park production of Into The Woods is on YouTube. Its the one that was recorded by Digital Theatre.
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Post by Stephen on Dec 20, 2021 23:15:31 GMT
Anybody notice/know much about the 'new' Cameron Mackintosh documentary on Sky Arts on the 27th? Not sure if it's a re-run of the one surrounding Half a Sixpence opening/him reworking the songs with Styles and Drewe then flashbacks to Miss Saigon? (Which is on YouTube) Hope it's a completely new one and very good!
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Post by londonpostie on Dec 20, 2021 23:24:09 GMT
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Post by lynette on Dec 21, 2021 17:30:32 GMT
Agreed. If you haven't seen it, do. It will make you smile. |
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Post by Jan on Dec 21, 2021 21:10:23 GMT
Agreed. If you haven't seen it, do. It will make you smile. I’m not a fan of Dame Judi but I must say her performance in this is terrific - watch how every time they tell her something surprising she pauses for a beat or even longer, totally silent, no change in expression, you’ve no idea what her reaction will be, you wait in anticipation, then she jumps back to life. It’s very skilful and calculated. It’s the best performance I’ve seen on the show since the absolutely peerless Brian Blessed episode. |
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Post by lynette on Dec 21, 2021 21:49:05 GMT
Agreed. If you haven't seen it, do. It will make you smile. I’m not a fan of Dame Judi but I must say her performance in this is terrific - watch how every time they tell her something surprising she pauses for a beat or even longer, totally silent, no change in expression, you’ve no idea what her reaction will be, you wait in anticipation, then she jumps back to life. It’s very skilful and calculated. It’s the best performance I’ve seen on the show since the absolutely peerless Brian Blessed episode. Of course she can’t see anything as is obvious so perhaps listening means a bit more concentration and they might have asked her to pause for editing purposes…and yes, what a performance 😁 |
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Post by theatreian on Dec 25, 2021 10:04:33 GMT
Laura Pitt-Pulford popped up on Emmerdale last night. Nice to see theatre stars getting some tv work too.
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Post by crowblack on Dec 25, 2021 10:36:16 GMT
The Mezzotint was pretty good, though did have the rather spartan feel of something made during lockdown much earlier this year.
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