TV Series: Discuss, Review, Anticipate, and Wotnot

[Diane65]

I like how you call this the fastfood Holmes, it's very true. While I am (surprisingly) really liking the show it's not quite as complicated as the BBC version (I often figure things out before Sherlock - which isn't supposed to be the case considering how clever he is!). But JLM and Lucy really make the show with their portrayals of the characters.

Speaking of Sherlock, we have to wait until 2014 for new episodes

no shit? What a mammoth sabbatical.

Finished The Paradise, one of two BBC dramas that puts the North-east on the map this year. Its pretty lavish in its scale and the characters were well fleshed out (apart from Moray, who was a bit unbelievable). I'd recommend this to anyone who loves a slice of Victorian England.

I too adore The Paradise, I've still got one episode to catch up on - I wouldn't mind but I only usually watch 2 hours of TV a week (the other hour was Downton Abbey) and still behind

[valda]

Anyone seen ITV's The Town with Andrew Scott?

I was pretty disappointed in it. First eps really slow, then the last one crammed so much in

I really enjoyed Last Tango in Halifax though

[TheyCallMeMrGlass]

Will be watching the Christmas Special of Downtown Abbey later on today...but LAST christmas special, as I have only reached end of season 2, lol. Such a brilliant period drama, full of wit, charisma, and alluring storylines.

The Snowman and the Snowdog was charming with beautiful animation maintaining the sketch art technique of the classic original. But the centrepiece flying segment was a major let down, terrible song. I actually enjoyed the beautiful orchestral music that played up to that point and I wish they just simply stuck with the orchestra. Animation was the clear winner here though.

Its a terrific day's program of Christmas movies and tv shows. Toy Story, The Incredibles, Kung Fu Panda, Jurrassic Park, Singing in the Rain, Ben Hur, Gone with the Wind, On the Town, Fellowship of the Rings, Alladin, a host of Carry On movies, Airplane....all today! I have blu rays of most of these films but somehow, watching them on TV live broadcast gives me that holiday feel...I dont why, despite it being lesser quality, and commercial ridden (actually I like watching commercials).

But where oh where is my beloved Wizard of Oz

[Diane65]

Wizard of Oz is on New Years Day Just watching Singing in the Rain.

[TheyCallMeMrGlass]

Wizard of Oz is on New Years Day Just watching Singing in the Rain.

Ah...I hadnt reached that far in "circling" the Christmas Radio Times, one habit that has never left me since I was a kid :) Only at xmas I do that though.

[Diane65]

Wizard of Oz is on New Years Day Just watching Singing in the Rain.

Ah...I hadnt reached that far in "circling" the Christmas Radio Times, one habit that has never left me since I was a kid :) Only at xmas I do that though.

We must lead parallel lives as its the only time a b*y a Radio Times and I too circle my favourites

[raj101]

speaknig of parallel lives, I just polished off Awake. What a blindingly clever premise for a series. Perhaps a bit too clever, seeing as it got cancelled for its apparent complexity. The final episode is on another level, though dont expect too many answers to the questions that the series posed.

[raj101]

I like how you call this the fastfood Holmes, it's very true. While I am (surprisingly) really liking the show it's not quite as complicated as the BBC version (I often figure things out before Sherlock - which isn't supposed to be the case considering how clever he is!). But JLM and Lucy really make the show with their portrayals of the characters.

Speaking of Sherlock, we have to wait until 2014 for new episodes

no shit? What a mammoth sabbatical.

Finished The Paradise, one of two BBC dramas that puts the North-east on the map this year. Its pretty lavish in its scale and the characters were well fleshed out (apart from Moray, who was a bit unbelievable). I'd recommend this to anyone who loves a slice of Victorian England.

I too adore The Paradise, I've still got one episode to catch up on - I wouldn't mind but I only usually watch 2 hours of TV a week (the other hour was Downton Abbey) and still behind

The Paradise is rather awesome. Apart from the sumptuous sets, the appeal of a glance into a world thats now just beyond human memory (the 1870s, which noone alive now remembers, though there were veterans of that decade alive when we were still kids) is too tantalising to turn down. Yes, I hear series 2 is on the way so expect a bigger budget and more realistic sets that the last one (which did look a little cardboard in places lol).

The BBC website is worth a visit for its blog on the set and costume design and revealing videos on..corsets!

[Diane65]

Thanks for that Raj101 I have just had a look and how wonderful, I really love periond dramas. Rebecca is on tonight but way too late as I'm at work in the morning (I don't have anyway of recording anything ) but I'll be watching Miss Potter later.

[jojojoanne]

speaknig of parallel lives, I just polished off Awake. What a blindingly clever premise for a series. Perhaps a bit too clever, seeing as it got cancelled for its apparent complexity. The final episode is on another level, though dont expect too many answers to the questions that the series posed.

I watched 'Awake' and have the last episode to view...