Quote from: Matt2112 on October 13, 2023, 12:46:51 PMFinished The Reckoning; I thought the last episode in particular was very well done.

This was never going to be a comfortable viewing experience for several reasons, but it was at least clear that it was made with great care and sensitivity.  It gets the balance exactly right between portraying repulsive acts of abuse, but not so graphically it feels exploitative.

And after four hours of Steve Coogan being in virtually every scene I take back my comment after the first episode that he was mis-cast; he gives a brave, skilled, nuanced performance which very effectively conveys Savile how he was remembered before his public disgrace, and how he's been regarded since.  Coogan somehow makes the segues from documentary footage of the real Savile to the dramatic scenes feel seamless, so in that sense it's a triumph.  I wouldn't put his performance at the same level as his superb portrayal of Stan Laurel in Stan And Ollie, but it's hugely admirable all the same.

Rating: ***

Yes we finished it off tonight..I'd forgotten about the mortuary stuff.. deary me horrid man.. those poor people.. top performance from Coogan

Also tonight finished off Season 1 of The Bear

Quote from: Matt2112 on October 13, 2023, 12:46:51 PMFinished The Reckoning; I thought the last episode in particular was very well done.

This was never going to be a comfortable viewing experience for several reasons, but it was at least clear that it was made with great care and sensitivity.  It gets the balance exactly right between portraying repulsive acts of abuse, but not so graphically it feels exploitative.

And after four hours of Steve Coogan being in virtually every scene I take back my comment after the first episode that he was mis-cast; he gives a brave, skilled, nuanced performance which very effectively conveys Savile how he was remembered before his public disgrace, and how he's been regarded since.  Coogan somehow makes the segues from documentary footage of the real Savile to the dramatic scenes feel seamless, so in that sense it's a triumph.  I wouldn't put his performance at the same level as his superb portrayal of Stan Laurel in Stan And Ollie, but it's hugely admirable all the same.

Rating: ***

Started watching this the other night. Coogan's performance seems pretty accurate down to Saville's unique mannerisms. Started the second episode but had to abandon when I fell asleep.
Interestingly, the BBC are taking a bit of flak for their obsession with wokery

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12627569/Friend-Pops-victim-Jimmy-Savile-killed-questions-BBC-changed-appearance-suicide-Reckoning-broadcaster-DENIES-supposed-her.html

The Bear season 2.  First four episodes..

Just finished series 2 of Foundation. Brilliant sci-fi, role on series 3.

Sian and I are currently working our way from the start through Taskmaster. Currently mid-way through series 3. Series 1 to 9 are on UKTV Play but I think it is up to around series 14 now?

Also mid-way through the final series of Whitechapel.

More season 2 The Bear

Flying through the last season of Ghosts. Wonderfully warm comedy.

Series 2 of The Wheel of Time. It's been a while since the first season and I have no idea what's going on and who is who despite a, very, quick recap at the start. Maybe it's an age thing   Still quite good  and I believe Amazon spent a fortune on this. GoT it isn't though.

Polished off both seasons of the Beebs 70s drama Colditz over the past few weeks .. some of zee put on German accents were a bit annoying but it was aired in 1972/73

Quote from: Fishy on October 19, 2023, 05:35:58 PMPolished off both seasons of the Beebs 70s drama Colditz over the past few weeks .. some of zee put on German accents were a bit annoying but it was aired in 1972/73

It was essential viewing back then. The episode where one of the prisoners feigned madness, only to actually lose his mind in the end has always stuck with me. A classic series

Quote from: David L on October 19, 2023, 10:37:09 PM

Quote from: Fishy on October 19, 2023, 05:35:58 PMPolished off both seasons of the Beebs 70s drama Colditz over the past few weeks .. some of zee put on German accents were a bit annoying but it was aired in 1972/73

It was essential viewing back then. The episode where one of the prisoners feigned madness, only to actually lose his mind in the end has always stuck with me. A classic series

Yes that was the episode Tweedledum in the first series..

Quote from: David L on October 19, 2023, 10:37:09 PM

Quote from: Fishy on October 19, 2023, 05:35:58 PMPolished off both seasons of the Beebs 70s drama Colditz over the past few weeks .. some of zee put on German accents were a bit annoying but it was aired in 1972/73

It was essential viewing back then. The episode where one of the prisoners feigned madness, only to actually lose his mind in the end has always stuck with me. A classic series

I recall watching Colditz too. My mum wouldn't let me watch this particular episode and it was only later I understood why.

Quote from: pxr5 on October 20, 2023, 12:22:52 PM

Quote from: David L on October 19, 2023, 10:37:09 PM

Quote from: Fishy on October 19, 2023, 05:35:58 PMPolished off both seasons of the Beebs 70s drama Colditz over the past few weeks .. some of zee put on German accents were a bit annoying but it was aired in 1972/73

It was essential viewing back then. The episode where one of the prisoners feigned madness, only to actually lose his mind in the end has always stuck with me. A classic series

I recall watching Colditz too. My mum wouldn't let me watch this particular episode and it was only later I understood why.

Yes but did u get the board game for Xmas that year😀

Quote from: Fishy on October 20, 2023, 02:53:25 PM

Quote from: pxr5 on October 20, 2023, 12:22:52 PM

Quote from: David L on October 19, 2023, 10:37:09 PM

Quote from: Fishy on October 19, 2023, 05:35:58 PMPolished off both seasons of the Beebs 70s drama Colditz over the past few weeks .. some of zee put on German accents were a bit annoying but it was aired in 1972/73

It was essential viewing back then. The episode where one of the prisoners feigned madness, only to actually lose his mind in the end has always stuck with me. A classic series

I recall watching Colditz too. My mum wouldn't let me watch this particular episode and it was only later I understood why.

Yes but did u get the board game for Xmas that year😀

Ha, no. But a mate did and I played it - I recall it being quite hard lol

Quote from: pxr5 on October 20, 2023, 04:07:01 PM

Quote from: Fishy on October 20, 2023, 02:53:25 PM

Quote from: pxr5 on October 20, 2023, 12:22:52 PM

Quote from: David L on October 19, 2023, 10:37:09 PM

Quote from: Fishy on October 19, 2023, 05:35:58 PMPolished off both seasons of the Beebs 70s drama Colditz over the past few weeks .. some of zee put on German accents were a bit annoying but it was aired in 1972/73

It was essential viewing back then. The episode where one of the prisoners feigned madness, only to actually lose his mind in the end has always stuck with me. A classic series

I recall watching Colditz too. My mum wouldn't let me watch this particular episode and it was only later I understood why.

Yes but did u get the board game for Xmas that year😀

Ha, no. But a mate did and I played it - I recall it being quite hard lol

It was a bit contrived but it was actually a bloody good game.. ( unless u were the Germans)