Recommended Television Programmes

[johncorrigan]

We've managed to get round to watching Andrew Scott's 'Ripley', and very glad we have. Scott really is a wonderful actor - a chilling Tom Ripley. The programme looks amazing - it feels like there is not a wasted scene in there.

[vinteuil]

We've managed to get round to watching Andrew Scott's 'Ripley', and very glad we have. Scott really is a wonderful actor - a chilling Tom Ripley. The programme looks amazing - it feels like there is not a wasted scene in there.

... so glad you liked it : I thought it was brilliant. Not just Andrew Scott, perfect, but the black-and-white photography a joy - every shot worth observing in detail, a beautiful nod to Italian photography of the time. The timing, the jeopardy handled so well : I loved the cat...

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[LMcD]

Rather later than most of you, we've started watching "Ludwig". Definitely the best thing on TV in a long time. Thanks for making me aware of it!

I was still in two minds after 2 episodes but a particularly strong episode 3 has turned me into a 'true believer'.
(The Reverend Adam Smallbone might be relieved to discover that somebody else makes awful coffee.)

[Pulcinella]

... so glad you liked it : I thought it was brilliant. Not just Andrew Scott, perfect, but the black-and-white photography a joy - every shot worth observing in detail, a beautiful nod to Italian photography of the time. The timing, the jeopardy handled so well : I loved the cat...

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I wanted to know what the super-absorbent cloths were that he used to mop up all the blood.
Not a single trace after just one wipe.


But yes: riveting and chilling stuff, and so different from the Jude Law/Matt Damon film, beautifully filmed (especially on Ischia) as that was too, as I'm sure I and others have mentioned previously.

[smittims]

I have to admit I'm enjoying the repeats of Reckless on TPTV, an adultery comedy-drama with Robson Green , Francesca Annis and Michael Kitchen, though I must mention the splendid character actor David Bradley doing his usual grumpy-old-man act. It terribly corny and predictable, and I think actors of this calibre must be embarrassed at some of the silly lines and situations but I can't stop. I just hope it doesn't have a cheesy feel-good ending.

[kernelbogey]

I enjoyed Those Who Kill - last night's double opening episodes of the latest Danish cop drama on BBC4.

[LMcD]

I have to admit I'm enjoying the repeats of Reckless on TPTV, an adultery comedy-drama with Robson Green , Francesca Annis and Michael Kitchen, though I must mention the splendid character actor David Bradley doing his usual grumpy-old-man act. It terribly corny and predictable, and I think actors of this calibre must be embarrassed at some of the silly lines and situations but I can't stop. I just hope it doesn't have a cheesy feel-good ending.

Episode 3 recorded and scheduled to be viewed this evening!

[johncorrigan]

I wanted to know what the super-absorbent cloths were that he used to mop up all the blood.
Not a single trace after just one wipe.


But yes: riveting and chilling stuff, and so different from the Jude Law/Matt Damon film, beautifully filmed (especially on Ischia) as that was too, as I'm sure I and others have mentioned previously.

'Ripley' was also very funny in places. I felt it owed a wee bit to Wes Anderson, especially the hotel receptionists scattered through the series. Mrs C and I reckoned it was probably the best tv we've seen this year. And again, I have to say, Andrew Scott was terrific throughout.