Pearl Ram Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Going to watch it over Easter, enjoyed all the previous series very much but having a thing for Nicola Walker, I would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, therealhantsram said: Shout out for Unforgotten on ITV player. Just done series 4. A good, solid whodunnit. Less fanciful than line of duty , and the better for it in my view. Really liked the previous few series. I'm making my mum wait until I'm back from Budapest so we can watch the latest one together. Edited March 31, 2021 by DarkFruitsRam7 therealhantsram and sage 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Another shout for Unforgotten, a slow burner that doesn't attempt to trick the viewer, but instead develops at a natural pace and invites you to invest in the characters. As for Line of Duty, it's more promising than the last series, not hard, but Kelly McDonald just looks too young to be such a senior officer. If I hadn't already watched the previous series I probably wouldn't bother. Anyone watched the man in room 301 so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 7 hours ago, Bob The Badger said: I pretty much stop watching any series or film I hate (and it happens fairly often) and stop reading any book that isn't sucking me in or educating me. I wish I could do the same, but only when it comes to books, at least! Even books I've thought are terrible, I have to read to the end. I end up resenting such reads, and the time they've stolen from me, but I can't stop until the end for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaLocks Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 9 hours ago, Bob The Badger said: Why did you carry on watching after series 2 when you started to notice such aircraft carrier-sized plot flaws? With Your Honor I just couldn't take any more by the 5th episode so I didn't torture myself by plodding on. I pretty much stop watching any series or film I hate (and it happens fairly often) and stop reading any book that isn't sucking me in or educating me. Binge watched it waiting for the great reveal but when it came to light that there are only four characters left in the whole series it kind of fell to pieces before my eyes. Unless they do a Scooby Doo style reveal, where the criminal gets ten seconds three scenes before the end, then I don't really see how they can bring it around in a satisfactory manner. TBH - it's my biggest bug bear with just about every TV series I see, they have a great idea, get themselves into it and then can't get their way out. Also, as @JoetheRam points out, the pull of another series nearly always proves too much and these things get stretched way beyond the point at which they should have quit. Life On Mars / Ashes to Ashes was one of the few notable exceptions in this, two series, all pulled together with an ending that was clearly thought up before scripting started and thank you. ariotofmyown 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaspode Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Rev said: Another shout for Unforgotten, a slow burner that doesn't attempt to trick the viewer, but instead develops at a natural pace and invites you to invest in the characters. As for Line of Duty, it's more promising than the last series, not hard, but Kelly McDonald just looks too young to be such a senior officer. If I hadn't already watched the previous series I probably wouldn't bother. Anyone watched the man in room 301 so far? Kelly Macdonald is 45 - seems a long time since she was a starkers schoolgirl in Trainspotting..... Bob The Badger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 2 hours ago, BaaLocks said: Binge watched it waiting for the great reveal but when it came to light that there are only four characters left in the whole series it kind of fell to pieces before my eyes. Unless they do a Scooby Doo style reveal, where the criminal gets ten seconds three scenes before the end, then I don't really see how they can bring it around in a satisfactory manner. TBH - it's my biggest bug bear with just about every TV series I see, they have a great idea, get themselves into it and then can't get their way out. Also, as @JoetheRam points out, the pull of another series nearly always proves too much and these things get stretched way beyond the point at which they should have quit. Life On Mars / Ashes to Ashes was one of the few notable exceptions in this, two series, all pulled together with an ending that was clearly thought up before scripting started and thank you. 5 series in total though, wasn't there? 2 of Mars, 3 of Ashes? BaaLocks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Currently enjoying Toast of London on Netflix. Matt Berry plays a voice over artist and occasional actor (Stephen Toast) who finds himself in crazy situations. Great cast with Robert Bathhurst as his room mate, Harry Peacock as his nemesis Ray bloody Purchess, and the lovely Tracy Ann Obermann as Purchess's wife and Toast's lover. Very funny. May Contain Nuts, ramsbottom and I know nothing 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester40 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, Anag Ram said: Currently enjoying Toast of London on Netflix. Matt Berry plays a voice over artist and occasional actor (Stephen Toast) who finds himself in crazy situations. Great cast with Robert Bathhurst as his room mate, Harry Peacock as his nemesis Ray bloody Purchess, and the lovely Tracy Ann Obermann as Purchess's wife and Toast's lover. Very funny. Its one of those shows that appeals to a certain sense of humour. A couple of friends of mine just wet themselves at every line and the missus thinks its genuis...I find it mildly amusing. No belly laughs just quirky and knowing. Something like 'The League of Gentlemen' has no real story but I find its ideas and weirdness are strong enough to not need them. I felt 'Toast' fell somewhere between total farce and sitcom. I preferred 'Back' with Mitchell and Webb. Has more of a story that I kinda cared about. I know nothing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 38 minutes ago, Chester40 said: Its one of those shows that appeals to a certain sense of humour. A couple of friends of mine just wet themselves at every line and the missus thinks its genuis...I find it mildly amusing. No belly laughs just quirky and knowing. Something like 'The League of Gentlemen' has no real story but I find its ideas and weirdness are strong enough to not need them. I felt 'Toast' fell somewhere between total farce and sitcom. I preferred 'Back' with Mitchell and Webb. Has more of a story that I kinda cared about. Yeah, agree it's an acquired taste. I really love Peep Show but wasn't as keen on Back. Mind you, anything which brings a laugh right now is welcome. Chester40 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Contain Nuts Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Anag Ram said: Currently enjoying Toast of London on Netflix. Matt Berry plays a voice over artist and occasional actor (Stephen Toast) who finds himself in crazy situations. Great cast with Robert Bathhurst as his room mate, Harry Peacock as his nemesis Ray bloody Purchess, and the lovely Tracy Ann Obermann as Purchess's wife and Toast's lover. Very funny. Good news... https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2021/toast-of-tinseltown (It's coming back. Sort of) Anag Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 If you can handle subtitles, I recommend Lupin on Netflix. Can’t really tell you much about the story without spoilers. Highgate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richinspain Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Mostyn6 said: If you can handle subtitles, I recommend Lupin on Netflix. Can’t really tell you much about the story without spoilers. I enjoyed it a lot, but there are only 5 episodes available over here and it's left dangling in the middle of the story. Edited April 4, 2021 by richinspain Put one too many episodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 8 minutes ago, richinspain said: I enjoyed it a lot, but there are only 5 episodes available over here and it's left dangling in the middle of the story. There’s a part 2 coming soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richinspain Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 39 minutes ago, Mostyn6 said: There’s a part 2 coming soon Yes, there has to be because it was literally left mid story (have I used literally correctly?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, richinspain said: Yes, there has to be because it was literally left mid story (have I used literally correctly?) Er.. the sentence would’ve worked without it... literally. richinspain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoetheRam Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Seaspiracy. Should be shown to every child in the world. Humans are scum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 (edited) If anyones in the mood for a subtitled documentary about corruption in the Romanian healthcare system, and let's face who isn't, this is well worth a watch. Storyville, Collective: Unravelling a Scandal: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000tpzn via @bbciplayer Edited April 4, 2021 by Rev BaaLocks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaspode Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Caught a bit of Countryfile last night - nearly spat my tea out when natural blonde Ellie Harrison said she was going to be taking the camera for a good look at “The Golden Triangle” - maybe I missed the crucial part when I popped out of the room for a couple of minutes, but all I saw was a programme about daffodils and poetry..... Anag Ram, Steve How Hard? and I know nothing 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 4 hours ago, Gaspode said: Caught a bit of Countryfile last night - nearly spat my tea out when natural blonde Ellie Harrison said she was going to be taking the camera for a good look at “The Golden Triangle” - maybe I missed the crucial part when I popped out of the room for a couple of minutes, but all I saw was a programme about daffodils and poetry..... You need to watch Countryfile After Hours mate. Phwoar! Gaspode, Steve How Hard? and EtoileSportiveDeDerby 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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