Chris Turnbull Posted April 11 Posted April 11 4 minutes ago, Geeselad said: If you've not seen toast of London, first thing that's made me laugh on TV for a long time. Just fantastic, I came late to Toast and it's sometimes too surreal for me but the best bits are some of the funniest TV I've seen for ages 1 1
Simon T Posted April 11 Posted April 11 3 hours ago, Geeselad said: If you've not seen toast of London, first thing that's made me laugh on TV for a long time. I often wonder a half hour episode of stuff like this takes to record, there must be constant 'corpsing' by the cast, maybe they do their bits in isolation? 1
Geeselad Posted April 11 Posted April 11 3 hours ago, Simon T said: I often wonder a half hour episode of stuff like this takes to record, there must be constant 'corpsing' by the cast, maybe they do their bits in isolation? Not really thought about it but that is interesting.
Simon T Posted April 21 Posted April 21 On 20/02/2024 at 19:49, Peter99 said: I didn't bother watching this for a bit, I thought it would be a bit tongue in cheek; however, having just finished watching the series, I can highly recommend checking it out. Blue Lights is a television drama series, set in Belfast, Northern Ireland, following three probationary police officers of the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The series was broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, premiering on 27 March 2023; it has been re-commissioned for a second series, which began filming in 2023. Peter what did you think of series 2? 2
Divot Posted April 21 Posted April 21 Prime TV: Escape at Dannemora. Based on a true story, it's a slow-burner but excellent and worth a watch, another great cast and top performances from the three main character's. 1
Peter99 Posted April 21 Posted April 21 2 hours ago, Simon T said: what did you think of series 2? Just about finished 2. Nowhere near as good as 1, but ok. It feels a bit like Casualty in some bits. I'm looking for top Prime tips - I've just managed to get it working.
Simon T Posted April 21 Posted April 21 8 minutes ago, Peter99 said: Just about finished 2. Nowhere near as good as 1, but ok. It feels a bit like Casualty in some bits. I'm looking for top Prime tips - I've just managed to get it working. I was very disappointed with series 2. I see series 3 & 4 have been commissioned, but I can't see them going ahead. Since they killed off Gerry, there's no character that I'm particularly bothered about.
Simon T Posted April 21 Posted April 21 "Unlocked: A Jail Experiment" I enjoyed this. "Unlocked: A Jail Experiment is a mini series that follows the inmates of a cell block in Little Rock Arkansas as they navigate and negotiate life in jail environment, but without guards and without locks on their cell doors." 1
Woodbutcher Posted April 21 Posted April 21 4 hours ago, Simon T said: what did you think of series 2? Cheers Simon , I never noticed there was a Season Two ...
Jaco Posted April 22 Posted April 22 Just finished "Baby reindeer" which has got a tremendous amount of traction in the media. Difficult watch at times but completely compelling. True story based on hopeful comedian, Richard Gadd, who plays himself, and the disturbing and warped relationship he has with a female stalker. As good as anything I've seen recently. 2
Kathryn Magson Posted April 23 Posted April 23 Series 2 of Blue Lights is every bit as good as the first series! Also watching The Gone, on BBC iplayer. Based in New Zealand - it's good & well worth watching even if only for the scenery - it looks stunning! 1
Simon T Posted April 23 Posted April 23 On 22/04/2024 at 12:44, Jaco said: Just finished "Baby reindeer" which has got a tremendous amount of traction in the media. Difficult watch at times but completely compelling. True story based on hopeful comedian, Richard Gadd, who plays himself, and the disturbing and warped relationship he has with a female stalker. As good as anything I've seen recently. Not exactly 'feel good' or 'family friendly' Great acting, but a little too grim for me https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4n187n8rlvo
Daved Posted April 26 Posted April 26 On 21/04/2024 at 19:55, Simon T said: I was very disappointed with series 2. I see series 3 & 4 have been commissioned, but I can't see them going ahead. Since they killed off Gerry, there's no character that I'm particularly bothered about. Spoiler
Jessie Pinkman Posted April 26 Posted April 26 (edited) I'm a fan of the Traitors series, I've enjoyed both UK series, US , New Zealand and the Australian series 1 and I've just finished series 2 on BBC I Player. Wow this second series will take some beating. Rodger the host is brilliant, for me the best host of them all. The contestants were really stupid on this one. I've never shouted NO NO you stupid so & so as much as I did at this lot. Top telly. Edited April 26 by Jessie Pinkman
petegroover Posted May 1 Posted May 1 On 11/04/2024 at 13:57, Chris Turnbull said: Just fantastic, I came late to Toast and it's sometimes too surreal for me but the best bits are some of the funniest TV I've seen for ages matt berry is quite a musician on the side,nice melodies and he plays loads of instruments,also funny in what we do in the shadows
Popular Post Chris Turnbull Posted May 1 Popular Post Posted May 1 Half way through Love / Hate, Irish crime drama from a few years back on ITVX - couldn’t recommend highly enough, totally addictive and fantastic cast 3 1
Peter99 Posted May 1 Posted May 1 3 hours ago, Chris Turnbull said: Half way through Love / Hate, Irish crime drama from a few years back on ITVX - couldn’t recommend highly enough, totally addictive and fantastic cast It's excellent isn't it Chris. It's a Simon T recommendation. There's lots of great things coming out of Ireland. We could do with some more recommendations............................... 1
Simon T Posted May 1 Posted May 1 16 minutes ago, Peter99 said: It's excellent isn't it Chris. It's a Simon T recommendation. There's lots of great things coming out of Ireland. We could do with some more recommendations............................... Posted about these two recently: Lies We Tell In the Land of Saints and Sinners 1
Chris Turnbull Posted May 2 Posted May 2 Also watching The World at War again on UKTV Play, free service with some interesting stuff on - World at War still essential documentary of course, 50 years since it was first on 1 1
Woodbutcher Posted May 2 Posted May 2 New to the airwaves is the long-awaited TV adaptation of the brilliant "Shardlake" series of novels. Sadly the author C J Sansom lost his 12 year battle with cancer just last week ... 1
Peter99 Posted May 2 Posted May 2 23 hours ago, Simon T said: Posted about these two recently: Lies We Tell In the Land of Saints and Sinners Not a spoiler but scroll down if you are spoiler extra sensitive. It's funny; well not actually. I've started watching both of these and I'm finding there to be a little too much character previous, and quite cheesy protagonist posturing and dialogue. Funny that, a shame, I was looking forward to both of them. I hope you're alright Simon. Peter
Simon T Posted May 3 Posted May 3 20 hours ago, Peter99 said: Not a spoiler but scroll down if you are spoiler extra sensitive. I'm finding there to be a little too much character previous, and quite cheesy protagonist posturing and dialogue. Monsieur Pierre (through the window) I don't recognize the quote as one from Barry Norman so presuming it's some twaddle from Mark Kermode. Please could you expand & clarify for a thicko, eejit, dinlo like me. 1
Twoshoes Posted May 18 Posted May 18 The Asunta Case on Netflix, Spanish drama based on a true story of a young girls murder. Brilliantly crafted, we've got one episode to go and still unsure of the final outcome. One where you want to read the actual story behind the series.
Peter99 Posted July 4 Posted July 4 On 03/05/2024 at 18:40, Simon T said: Monsieur Pierre (through the window) I don't recognize the quote as one from Barry Norman so presuming it's some twaddle from Mark Kermode. Please could you expand & clarify for a thicko, eejit, dinlo like me. I'm too thick! Peter
Mal C Posted July 4 Posted July 4 On 03/05/2024 at 18:40, Simon T said: Monsieur Pierre (through the window) I don't recognize the quote as one from Barry Norman so presuming it's some twaddle from Mark Kermode. Please could you expand & clarify for a thicko, eejit, dinlo like me. sheer class
Peter99 Posted July 4 Posted July 4 (edited) I might be a bit late to this but: has Snowfall on iplayer, BBC2 been mentioned yet? I'm just watching season 1 and I'm enjoying it - quality acting and varied story line, with a sound LA culture airing. I caught the end of a Bobby Womack track - just a few seconds in a scene, followed by Teddy Pendergrass, most of his "The whole town..................". I think the Bobby track was "That's the way I feel about cha". Peter BBC iPlayer - Snowfall Edited July 4 by Peter99 added link 1
Peter99 Posted July 4 Posted July 4 (edited) 7 hours ago, Simon T said: No, I'd be too thick to understand!!! watched owt good lately? Hello Simon I just posted one. I also watched a good Brazilian series - I'll go and find the title. I hope you are all good my friend. El Pedro of; well, all over really. Edited July 4 by Peter99
Twoshoes Posted July 4 Posted July 4 Original Belgian series The Twelve series 2 finished the other week, brilliant, I would assume ITV will do a remake after doing the first series, i can't imagine it will match the Belgian original though . Not a spoiler but if you get it on catch up don't switch off as the credits roll on the last episode as all the loose ends are tied up. Highly recommend. 1
Soulman58 Posted July 8 Posted July 8 Just watched the Stax Soulville mini series on Sky Documentaries a very good watch. 1
petegroover Posted July 9 Posted July 9 On 01/05/2024 at 16:11, petegroover said: matt berry is quite a musician on the side,nice melodies and he plays loads of instruments,also funny in what we do in the shadows yea he's underated big time,and does actual big budget film voice work -ref his wk in toast with clem fandango the rookie,resident alien and other weird shit-enjoy
Dylan Posted July 20 Posted July 20 Currently on season 3 of the bear on disney seasons 1 and 2 were superb so hoping for more of the same The x-mas meal near end of season 2 being the best episode so far. So intense.
Jaco Posted July 22 Posted July 22 Currently watch “Painkiller” on Netflix. Film style documentary about America’s opioid epidemic, its causes and consequences. Deeply disturbing as how a family in the pharmaceutical business conspired to effectively cause addiction to painkillers, purely for profit. Episode one done and looking forward to the rest. 3
Gary KTF Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Love/Hate itv x Dublin drug gangs at war Been around a while catch the whole series. Gritty violent drama well with a look. 1
Kev Cane Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Just purchased the the 6 part "We own this city" from Prime Video, seen it before, but it's addictive, the true story, (dramatised) of Wayne Jenkins, leader in chief of the most ruthless and corrupt Police squad in America, they were a squad especially put together, called The Gun Trace Task Force, on the ghetto streets of Baltimore, this only happened about 10 years ago, some of their antics beggar belief, and they convinced themselves they were doing God's work, just as addictive as his previous work (David Simon) The Wire Kev 1
Daved Posted July 23 Posted July 23 21 hours ago, Jaco said: Currently watch “Painkiller” on Netflix. Film style documentary about America’s opioid epidemic, its causes and consequences. Deeply disturbing as how a family in the pharmaceutical business conspired to effectively cause addiction to painkillers, purely for profit. Episode one done and looking forward to the rest. It was very good. Interesting to see Matthew Broderick to play the bad guy so well for a change.
Peter99 Posted August 2 Posted August 2 On 23/07/2024 at 11:51, Kev Cane said: Just purchased the the 6 part "We own this city" from Prime Video, seen it before, but it's addictive, the true story, (dramatised) of Wayne Jenkins, leader in chief of the most ruthless and corrupt Police squad in America, they were a squad especially put together, called The Gun Trace Task Force, on the ghetto streets of Baltimore, this only happened about 10 years ago, some of their antics beggar belief, and they convinced themselves they were doing God's work, just as addictive as his previous work (David Simon) The Wire Kev Hi Kev Thanks for this. I'm going to give it a go now. Peter
Twoshoes Posted August 3 Posted August 3 A few documentaries worth a watch. Really enjoyed Tricky Dick on Sky documentaries about the career of Richard Nixon, a masterclass in smiling while lying through your teeth.Also Fugitive:The Mystery of the Crypto Queen on C4. Attica :Americas Bloodiest Prison Uprising on BBC4
Soulman58 Posted August 4 Posted August 4 On 11/01/2024 at 14:11, Gogger said: Enjoyed slow horses on Apple TV, catching up with two doors down on bbc I player Late catch up, got through series 1 & 2 so far both highly recommended. Looking fwd to the next 2 series. 2 1
Peter99 Posted August 5 Posted August 5 There's some great German television out there at the moment. I've just finished watching this; some great individual character acting, along with some thrills - Crooks. https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=crooks+netflix+2024+is+what+country&&mid=BB3782D07296536E013EBB3782D07296536E013E&&FORM=VRDGAR Peter 1
Daved Posted August 6 Posted August 6 On 04/08/2024 at 19:51, Soulman58 said: Late catch up, got through series 1 & 2 so far both highly recommended. Looking fwd to the next 2 series. I've just recently see this too and it's by far the best series I've seen for years. Gary Oldman steals the show. I'm a big fane of the spy genre and this is brings it down to earth a bit. Very funny in parts too. John Le Carre has written about these smaller offices where the cast-offs get to do the grunt work. 1
Peter99 Posted August 18 Posted August 18 I've been scrolling, switching, channel hopping, clicking............................. I've not been able to find anything that has grabbed by interest despite my frustrating efforts above. Finally, I stumbled across Wanted on Netflix. I don't normally get on with Australian tv/films etc - one thing I don't appreciate too much is the Australian accent; but I got past that and have to say that I'm enjoying this. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5193358/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Anyone found anything else that may be of interest to me? Thank you. Peter 1
Twoshoes Posted August 19 Posted August 19 Love and Death on ITV has been excellent , being a true story trying to resist looking up the outcome. 1
Dr Ray Dj Posted August 19 Posted August 19 Quite liked the Balenciaga biog and there’s a new series of Slow Horses coming in September
Kathryn Magson Posted September 7 Posted September 7 (edited) I'm half-way through the first episode of Dead and Buried on BBCIplayer & I'm already hooked! Well worth watching. Edited September 8 by Kathryn Magson
Twoshoes Posted September 8 Posted September 8 Just binge watched the second series of Colin from Accounts, on the iplayer kept up the standard set by the first series.
Kathryn Magson Posted September 9 Posted September 9 Is anyone watching Sherwood on BBC 1? It gets a big thumbs up from me - I do like my gritty dramas! 1
Peter99 Posted September 9 Posted September 9 51 minutes ago, Kathryn Magson said: Is anyone watching Sherwood on BBC 1? It gets a big thumbs up from me - I do like my gritty dramas! No, not at the moment. I started watching series 1 and lost interest. Like wise, I've found Slow Horses, to be, well, incredibly slow. 1
Candiman Posted September 10 Posted September 10 18 hours ago, Kathryn Magson said: Is anyone watching Sherwood on BBC 1? It gets a big thumbs up from me - I do like my gritty dramas! Started warching series 1 last night. It's got me hooked. Builds the atmosphere and great acting I think. 1
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