Recommended Television Programmes

[AuntDaisy]

Lat night's "Life Story: A Horizon Special" was a real treat; with an all-star cast - Juliet Stevenson, Tim Pigott-Smith, Alan Howard & Jeff Goldblum...
Brenda Maddox's "Rosalind Franklin:The Dark Lady of DNA" is an interesting read, as is James Watson's "The Double Helix".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0025xxc/horizon-life-story-a-horizon-special

[richardfinegold]

My wife talked me into the 3rd episode of Black Doves yesterday. I told her I refuse to continue. Each episode of more vapid than its predecessor. It is fascinating to wonder just how bad something can get

[LMcD]

A further reply to this - season 2 is turning into top-flight stuff! Have you got as far as episode 5? I’ve just finished watching it - when Alison Janney (formerly of West Wing) turns up as the US VP, she hoists the series up yet another notch. Her scenes with the two leads are among the best I’ve seen in recent years (the script seems to have risen to greet her, too)

I've just started the first series and am very impressed. I noticed that a certain Jonathan Powell was among the consultants named in the credits.

[Nick Armstrong]

Thank you all for saving me from what would clearly have been a waste of time giving this series a try.

I’m liking Black Doves more and more! (Currently in episode 3). Stylish, intriguingly convoluted plot, and some great supporting characters! I particularly like the Welsh one of the pair of hitwomen

It’s like a mash-up of The Americans and Killing Eve …

Give it a try, is my advice!

[LMcD]

I’m liking Black Doves more and more! (Currently in episode 3). Stylish, intriguingly convoluted plot, and some great supporting characters! I particularly like the Welsh one of the pair of hitwomen

It’s like a mash-up of The Americans and Killing Eve …

Give it a try, is my advice!

Duly noted - still making my way through Series One of your Ambassadorial Netflix recommendation.

[Pulcinella]

I’m liking Black Doves more and more! (Currently in episode 3). Stylish, intriguingly convoluted plot, and some great supporting characters! I particularly like the Welsh one of the pair of hitwomen

It’s like a mash-up of The Americans and Killing Eve …

Give it a try, is my advice!

We enjoyed it too, despite the absolutely preposterous timelines and story in general.
Does everyone leave their lights on when they go out?

[vinteuil]

I’m liking Black Doves / ... /

Give it a try, is my advice!

... sorry, can't agree. Unwatchable tripe, actors walking thro' their parts, no sense of rhythm in the pacing - just relentless and forced. Gave up after two and bit episodes

[Sir Velo]

Does everyone leave their lights on when they go out?

If you live in a high crime area makes sense!

[Nick Armstrong]

... sorry, can't agree. Unwatchable tripe, actors walking thro' their parts, no sense of rhythm in the pacing - just relentless and forced. Gave up after two and bit episodes

I stand with Mrs Finegold on this matter!

[eighthobstruction]

I stand with Mrs Finegold on this matter!

....Thanks to those who rec'd MIchael Powells Edge of the World....great movie https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod...e-of-the-world

and I found an almost ad free A Canterbury Tale on Utube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMJ8lVXXNP8

[eighthobstruction]

....Watched Jane Eyre last night via bbc4....the Michael Fasbender/ Mia Wasikowska issue....about 20minutes of the movie is missing - where she leaves after failed wedding and becomes a school mistress - it jumps to the end of that episode where she is invited to marry the missionary.

[LMcD]

....Watched Jane Eyre last night via bbc4....the Michael Fasbender/ Mia Wasikowska issue....about 20minutes of the movie is missing - where she leaves after failed wedding and becomes a school mistress - it jumps to the end of that episode where she is invited to marry the missionary.

IMHO the best Jane Eyre (to date) is the one with Ruth Wilson and Toby Stephens.

[johncorrigan]

There was a most entertaining ten-minute programme on BBC4 last night - a black and white film accompanying the viewer through Dylan Thomas' 'A Child's Christmas in Wales'. The film from 1965 was originally broadcast on 'Late Night Line-Up'.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00n2npq

[LMcD]

There was a most entertaining ten-minute programme on BBC4 last night - a black and white film accompanying the viewer through Dylan Thomas' 'A Child's Christmas in Wales'. The film from 1965 was originally broadcast on 'Late Night Line-Up'.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00n2npq

I watched this - there was a distinct lack of snow when the postman was (presumably) delivering seasonal mail.

[johncorrigan]

I watched this - there was a distinct lack of snow when the postman was (presumably) delivering seasonal mail.

I loved the aunts and uncles on the bevvy, L.