Peter99 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 18 minutes ago, Simon T said: Wasn't Bren(dan) the Da? Are you thinking of Clare Dunne: Amanda Kinsella? She's already spoken for! Oh dear. Yes, you're right Simon. She did have an affair with the brother so perhaps I'm in with half a chance? But then again perhaps not. Ah well.
Kathryn Magson Posted February 22 Posted February 22 Is anyone watching Too Good To Be True on Channel 5? It's a 4-part drama - last episode tonight. Much better than I expected it to be!
Soulandy Posted February 22 Posted February 22 1 hour ago, Kathryn Magson said: Is anyone watching Too Good To Be True on Channel 5? It's a 4-part drama - last episode tonight. Much better than I expected it to be! Yes, but we binged watched it last week. Enjoyed it 1
Twoshoes Posted February 23 Posted February 23 Total Trust on iplayer, truly frightening documentary on how China uses and continues to increase its use of technology to monitor and control its people. CCTV taken to the extreme. I was left with mixed feelings about the civic pride aspect of the programme, it's one thing to monitor litter, parking etc but when again taken to the extreme it was rather worrying. I know a few people who would only be too happy to take on the power some of the people in the programme had in watching and reporting on their neighbours. 1
Kathryn Magson Posted February 23 Posted February 23 (edited) 6 hours ago, Twoshoes said: Total Trust on iplayer, truly frightening documentary on how China uses and continues to increase its use of technology to monitor and control its people. CCTV taken to the extreme. I was left with mixed feelings about the civic pride aspect of the programme, it's one thing to monitor litter, parking etc but when again taken to the extreme it was rather worrying. I know a few people who would only be too happy to take on the power some of the people in the programme had in watching and reporting on their neighbours. I'll have to look that one up - sounds interesting! Thank you Just watched it - I've always known that the Chinese government were extremely controlling, but this is another level! Scary stuff - it's like 1984 on speed! Edited February 23 by Kathryn Magson 1
Twoshoes Posted February 23 Posted February 23 11 hours ago, Kathryn Magson said: I'll have to look that one up - sounds interesting! Thank you Just watched it - I've always known that the Chinese government were extremely controlling, but this is another level! Scary stuff - it's like 1984 on speed! My thoughts at the end where once you've gone down that road that no matter what happens politicaly in the future there would be no going back. That was a frightening statistic, 400 million more cameras in three years. 1
Kathryn Magson Posted February 25 Posted February 25 Is anyone watching Into The Congo with Ben Fogle? It's on Sunday nights on Channel 5 - I always find his programmes interesting & worth watching. He seems like one of life's nice guys!
Simon T Posted February 25 Posted February 25 He did a series called 'Lost Worlds' ,last year, one covered Detroit https://www.saga.co.uk/magazine/entertainment/tv/2022-reviews/1020-made-in-the-80s-ben-fogles-lost-worlds Not bad, but a bit of a cover version, I remember the original 'Requiem for Detroit' is from 2010 which is worth checking out https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1572190/ 1
Soulman58 Posted February 25 Posted February 25 Starting to watch the West Wing again and it stands the test of time pretty well, given the cast. I cant help but wonder if Jed Bartlett stood as an independent now, if he would beat the 2 old codgers who are likely to be gong head to head again.
Popular Post Chalky Posted February 25 Popular Post Posted February 25 (edited) Kin. 'kin brilliant . Edited February 25 by Chalky 4
Kathryn Magson Posted February 25 Posted February 25 2 hours ago, Simon T said: He did a series called 'Lost Worlds' ,last year, one covered Detroit https://www.saga.co.uk/magazine/entertainment/tv/2022-reviews/1020-made-in-the-80s-ben-fogles-lost-worlds Not bad, but a bit of a cover version, I remember the original 'Requiem for Detroit' is from 2010 which is worth checking out https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1572190/ I saw his Lost Worlds series - I've got friends who were in Detroit a couple of years ago & they said it was bad, but I didn't realize quite HOW bad until I saw Lost Worlds! Sad to see.
Mike Posted February 28 Author Posted February 28 On 12/01/2023 at 17:30, Mike said: A revival of our 'must watch tv ' topic A place for members to both recommend and talk about current tv shows No spoilers please! anyone caught this yet ? on my 'must' list when time allows
Woodbutcher Posted February 28 Posted February 28 1 hour ago, Mike said: anyone caught this yet ? on my 'must' list when time allows Tried it last night , sent me very quickly into a much needed deep sleep ...
Twoshoes Posted February 28 Posted February 28 On 25/02/2024 at 12:15, Kathryn Magson said: . He seems like one of life's nice guys! He does, Into the Congo, enjoying it, sad for the Debmeli that logging will soon swallow their part of the forest.He does seem to have empathy with the people he meets. 1
Jessie Pinkman Posted February 28 Posted February 28 (edited) On 25/02/2024 at 12:15, Kathryn Magson said: Is anyone watching Into The Congo with Ben Fogle? It's on Sunday nights on Channel 5 - I always find his programmes interesting & worth watching. He seems like one of life's nice guys! I thought he was wooden when he did Crufts, he had no idea how to interact with the contestants (The owners not the dogs) I think he only did it the once. On Animal Park & The Chernobyl Doc he's ok. Edited February 28 by Jessie Pinkman
Peter99 Posted March 1 Posted March 1 Looking for a Friday night show to go with your dinner? I binge watched this little gem last night, and can recommend it highly. A German psychological thriller, dark and moody, with some really good character pieces - including the children. Give it a go................ Dear Child, Original title: Liebes Kind TV Mini Series 2023 - 4hours and 46 mins. IMDB 7.3 Peter
Okehsoul1952 Posted March 1 Posted March 1 On 28/02/2024 at 17:37, Jessie Pinkman said: I thought he was wooden when he did Crufts, he had no idea how to interact with the contestants (The owners not the dogs) I think he only did it the once. On Animal Park & The Chernobyl Doc he's ok. 1
Simon T Posted March 1 Posted March 1 34 minutes ago, Peter99 said: Looking for a Friday night show to go with your dinner? I binge watched this little gem last night, and can recommend it highly. A German psychological thriller, dark and moody, with some really good character pieces - including the children. Give it a go................ Dear Child, Original title: Liebes Kind TV Mini Series 2023 - 4hours and 46 mins. IMDB 7.3 Peter Cheers Peter, I'll give it try tomorrow. Tonight I'll be re-watching ZeroZeroZero 1
Jessie Pinkman Posted March 1 Posted March 1 48 minutes ago, Simon T said: Cheers Peter, I'll give it try tomorrow. Tonight I'll be re-watching ZeroZeroZero Zero,Zero,Zero what a series, it was so good I bought it on DVD. Italian Mafia and South American drug cartels what's not to like. Thanks Simon for the reminder. 1
Peter99 Posted March 1 Posted March 1 56 minutes ago, Simon T said: Cheers Peter, I'll give it try tomorrow. Tonight I'll be re-watching ZeroZeroZero 1 minute ago, Jessie Pinkman said: Zero,Zero,Zero what a series, it was so good I bought it on DVD. Italian Mafia and South American drug cartels what's not to like. Thanks Simon for the reminder. Thanks chaps I'll have to try and find that later and give it a go. Peter
Simon T Posted March 1 Posted March 1 7 minutes ago, Peter99 said: Thanks chaps I'll have to try and find that later and give it a go. Peter you'll look at a bag of flour again.......is it zero or zerozero?
Peter99 Posted March 1 Posted March 1 1 hour ago, Simon T said: you'll look at a bag of flour again.......is it zero or zerozero? I look like a bag of flour!
Soulsider Posted March 2 Posted March 2 On 01/03/2024 at 13:47, Jessie Pinkman said: Zero,Zero,Zero what a series, it was so good I bought it on DVD. Italian Mafia and South American drug cartels what's not to like. Thanks Simon for the reminder. Zero Zero Zero what a fantastic series. Saw it when it first came out. Now you’ve reminded me about it I’m going to have to watch it again
Simon T Posted March 5 Posted March 5 Things You Should Have Done Absolutely bizarre! If you get past Irma Thomas, you'll probably binge watch, I did (some choice language)
Woodbutcher Posted March 5 Posted March 5 25 minutes ago, Simon T said: Things You Should Have Done Absolutely bizarre! If you get past Irma Thomas, you'll probably binge watch, I did (some choice language) I must be getting old and intolerant ... ... I've yet to find any offering on BBC3 that I can stomach ...
Kathryn Magson Posted March 5 Posted March 5 I've just watched Doing Money on bbc iplayer - from 2018 I think, so not a new drama - but I've only just found it. A true story that makes for compulsive viewing - very well-acted but also extremely sad, disturbing & thought-provoking. Well worth watching.
Mike Posted March 9 Author Posted March 9 On 28/02/2024 at 12:32, Mike said: anyone caught this yet ? on my 'must' list when time allows just caught the first one , enjoyable watch , three of us gave it a thumbs up here
Peter99 Posted March 9 Posted March 9 1 hour ago, Mike said: just caught the first one , enjoyable watch , three of us gave it a thumbs up here Not really my cup of tea Mike; but, I've been scrolling channels all week trying to find something, so I'll have a look tonight. The German thriller I mentioned a few posts back is a cracker. (imo) Peter
Kev Cane Posted March 9 Posted March 9 Seven Seconds, on Netflix, gritty and hard hitting, set in Jersey City, cop's looking after their own, albeit, extremely illegally Kev
Peter99 Posted March 12 Posted March 12 On 09/03/2024 at 18:38, Kev Cane said: Seven Seconds, on Netflix, gritty and hard hitting, set in Jersey City, cop's looking after their own, albeit, extremely illegally Kev Good shout Kev. I've seen that and it is very good. Peter 1
Peter99 Posted March 12 Posted March 12 I started Good Morning Veronica first season the other night. Great acting and characters, great back drop in Sao Paulo; it looks like a beautiful city. The story is playing out very well indeed; it's dark. Highly recommended so far. Peter ps; keep them tips coming.
Mal C Posted March 14 Posted March 14 I have to say, Halo is chuffing Brilliant just now, series two, it's got something for sure, I could not wait for this week’s episode... and it did not disappoint. Thats if you are a sci fi buff of course...
Daved Posted March 15 Posted March 15 (edited) The Gentlemen on Netflix is brilliant. An off shoot of the Guy Ritchie film Edited March 15 by Daved 1
Richard Posted March 15 Posted March 15 (edited) Shogun on Disney is really good. “Set in Japan in the year 1600, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village.“ Edited March 15 by Richard
Woodbutcher Posted March 15 Posted March 15 Just finished the final episode of "Masters of the Air" ... Not quite up to the extremely high standards set by "Band of Brothers" and "The Pacific" but a very good watch nevertheless ...
Soulman58 Posted March 15 Posted March 15 2 hours ago, Woodbutcher said: Just finished the final episode of "Masters of the Air" ... Not quite up to the extremely high standards set by "Band of Brothers" and "The Pacific" but a very good watch nevertheless ... True but v little matches BofB 1
Mike Posted April 7 Author Posted April 7 been getting a bit of decent tv watching in last few weeks Ripley - Netflix - though episode 1 was great, looking forward to the reat This Town - Episode one done, have no real rush to go back to it yet even though all available on iplayer Is it just me or do others feel things are a bit off when viewing past events/eras that you are familiar with?
Philb Posted April 7 Posted April 7 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything Apple TV a great documentary, once we started watching we binged the whole series.
Simon T Posted April 7 Posted April 7 3 hours ago, Mike said: This Town - Episode one done, have no real rush to go back to it yet even though all available on iplayer Is it just me or do others feel things are a bit off when viewing past events/eras that you are familiar with? This is one of those that has been promoted ambiguously. I expected it to be about 2-tone music, early 80’s youth culture etc. There is very little music of the time, it’s actually more to do with dysfunctional people / society who happened to be involved with the IRA activities in Coventry at that time. Not a bad story once it gets going, just don’t expect The Specials etc, to make a cameo appearance.
Philb Posted April 7 Posted April 7 34 minutes ago, Simon T said: This is one of those that has been promoted ambiguously. I expected it to be about 2-tone music, early 80’s youth culture etc. There is very little music of the time, it’s actually more to do with dysfunctional people / society who happened to be involved with the IRA activities in Coventry at that time. Not a bad story once it gets going, just don’t expect The Specials etc, to make a cameo appearance. I thought it was rubbish, definitely not what it was sold as. 2
Twoshoes Posted April 8 Posted April 8 22 hours ago, Mike said: This Town - Episode one done, have no real rush to go back to it yet even though all available on iplayer Is it just me or do others feel things are a bit off when viewing past events/eras that you are familiar with? I gave up after about 15 mins, as above not what I expected. As for things being a bit off I tend to think the writers of some dramas take a particular political stance and often ignore a more balanced view of events. 2
Chris Turnbull Posted April 8 Posted April 8 On 07/04/2024 at 10:33, Mike said: Ripley - Netflix - though episode 1 was great, looking forward to the rest Gets better and better, absolutely brilliant - last two episodes to watch tonight
Peter99 Posted April 8 Posted April 8 17 minutes ago, Chris Turnbull said: Gets better and better, absolutely brilliant - last two episodes to watch tonight I haven't bothered with this as I saw the film ages ago. Sounds like I should at least give it a go. Peter
Chris Turnbull Posted April 8 Posted April 8 57 minutes ago, Peter99 said: I haven't bothered with this as I saw the film ages ago. Sounds like I should at least give it a go. Peter Saw the film ages ago as well but this is five stars in its own right for me 1
Daved Posted April 10 Posted April 10 On 07/04/2024 at 14:37, Philb said: I thought it was rubbish, definitely not what it was sold as. Agreed. It's a massive disappointment. I've just one more episode to go but am struggling through it. On the other hand, Scoop on Netflix, is pretty good about Price Andrew's car crash interview with Newsnight. 1
Simon T Posted April 10 Posted April 10 Tish 'a picture is worth a thousand words' https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17889074/?ref_=tt_urv I think a lot of the 'autumn chickens will enjoy this on iplayer too - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001xyrg/tish 2
Divot Posted April 10 Posted April 10 Netflix: 3 Body Problem, in my opinion, brilliant, still trying to fully work it out and will probably have to watch it twice but yeah, well worth a watch, great cast too.
Peter99 Posted April 10 Posted April 10 (edited) There's a few bit's of stuff floating around our screens then but nothing that appears to have been really rated by many of us. I'm currently watching Bitter Daisies season 1 which I'm enjoying, happy to recommend that. It's a Spanish crime thriller on Netflix. Bitter Daisies (TV Mini Series 2018–2020) - IMDb score 7.1 Peter Just finished Season 1 - it get's better and better, so now, I'm giving it "Highly Recommended". Edited April 11 by Peter99 1
Mal C Posted April 11 Posted April 11 16 hours ago, Divot said: Netflix: 3 Body Problem, in my opinion, brilliant, still trying to fully work it out and will probably have to watch it twice but yeah, well worth a watch, great cast too. I liked this series, it became apparent it was made for Teens really, with the way they interspersed the relationships, but overall a really good Sci Fi series. I think the start of the series was better than the end, they managed to set the story out over several episodes, which really keeps you gripped. Wasn’t sure about how they tied the story up, but that’s inherent in allot of great stories, allot of times Hollywood doesn’t bother with a Noir ending, where actually it suits the story better... It was great how they shot the mother who was key to the story, in plain sight, she's there, but doesnt get explained until later, you would have to watech it, but a master stroke.. Ripley is good, to be honest it’s become excruciating by episode 3, which is a good sign 1
Geeselad Posted April 11 Posted April 11 If you've not seen toast of London, first thing that's made me laugh on TV for a long time. 3
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