What's currently good on the BBC iPlayer?

[Part 2]

I didn't follow the Shamima Begum story but this is unreal.

The Shamima Begum Story

At 15, Shamima Begum left London to join the terror group Islamic State. For the first time, her account of what happened is investigated to find the truth.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[a_chap]

I've been listening to it. It's heart breaking.

 

[kittyP]

I didn't follow the Shamima Begum story but this is unreal.

The Shamima Begum Story

At 15, Shamima Begum left London to join the terror group Islamic State. For the first time, her account of what happened is investigated to find the truth.

www.bbc.co.uk

I watched it earlier.
I just wanted to give her a good telling off for being so stupid but then a big hug and tell her I would make it all ok somehow.

 

[Red Cat]

I commented on the thread about her about the importance of her friend who left the UK first, she'd just lost her mother, and was extremely vulnerable, and how there hadn't been much / anything?written about these relationships in her close friendship group, which seemed to me to be key. That comes out quite clearly here.

 

[Bus Honeygun]

Cornish Shorts. As the name suggests, a series of short films made and set in Cornwall, notable for featuring dialogue in Cornish.

Probably of more interest to me as someone local, albeit over the border in Devon, but worth a view if you share an interest in the county or independent film in general.

 

[sparkybird]

Thanks for the recommendation for My Old School. It was great on so many levels. Quite a lot to unpack, not just a straightforward case of deception.

 

[stavros]

Don't forget that Memento is up there at the moment.

 

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All six episodes of The Gold are up. Just finished the second, seems.good so far and it's got a good cast. I don't remember anything about what happened other than Kenny Noye being in the news for that other thing.

The Gold

Three tonnes of solid gold, six armed robbers and an audacious heist that stunned Britain. Stealing it was just the start. Starring Dominic Cooper and Hugh Bonneville.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Gromit]

All six episodes of The Gold are up. Just finished the second, seems.good so far and it's got a good cast. I don't remember anything about what happened other than Kenny Noye being in the news for that other thing.

The Gold

Three tonnes of solid gold, six armed robbers and an audacious heist that stunned Britain. Stealing it was just the start. Starring Dominic Cooper and Hugh Bonneville.

www.bbc.co.uk

Always believe in your soul
You've got the power to know
You're indestructible…

 

[savoloysam]

There was a really good documentary on Pegasus Spyware on BBC4 last night which should be up on there. Absolutely batshit mental stuff. Everyone interested in data privacy should watch this. Apparently 14 European nations have invested in it. You can guarantee the UK is one of them.

TBH this really deserves it's own thread.

 

[cupid_stunt]

There was a really good documentary on Pegasus Spyware on BBC4 last night which should be up on there. Absolutely batshit mental stuff. Everyone interested in data privacy should watch this. Apparently 14 European nations have invested in it. You can guarantee the UK is one of them.

TBH this really deserves it's own thread.

It's up OK, cheers for the tip, sounds interesting, will watch later.

 

[Johnny Vodka]

Thought this was great.

Inside Our Autistic Minds

Chris Packham helps autistic people connect with their friends and family in a new way.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[friedaweed]

I watched it earlier.
I just wanted to give her a good telling off for being so stupid but then a big hug and tell her I would make it all ok somehow.

The podcast is good and has a bit more detail that is missed in the doc. It's on Sounds if you haven't seen it.

 

[Part 2]

All six episodes of The Gold are up. Just finished the second, seems.good so far and it's got a good cast. I don't remember anything about what happened other than Kenny Noye being in the news for that other thing.

The Gold

Three tonnes of solid gold, six armed robbers and an audacious heist that stunned Britain. Stealing it was just the start. Starring Dominic Cooper and Hugh Bonneville.

www.bbc.co.uk

Just finished this. Well worth it I thought. Anything with Sean Harris is worth a look and he's really good in it.

 

[kittyP]

The podcast is good and has a bit more detail that is missed in the doc. It's on Sounds if you haven't seen it.

I've subscribed to it to remind me to listen but need to be in the right space (mentally and environment) to listen

 

[kittyP]

Inside Our Autistic Minds with Chris Packham.
I found it highly emotional.
Brilliant programme.

BBC Two - Inside Our Autistic Minds, Series 1, Episode 1

Chris helps an autistic comedian connect with her mum and a non-speaking man find a voice.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[technical]

Thanks for the recommendation for My Old School. It was great on so many levels. Quite a lot to unpack, not just a straightforward case of deception.

We watched this at the weekend and really enjoyed it - what a story. The kind of post script at the end was a bit uncomfortable as there’s clearly mental health issues ongoing

 

[Bus Honeygun]

Currently watching Rain in My Heart, the documentary about alcoholics in Kent. Incredibly sad and really grim in parts, but still very insightful.

 

[Johnny Vodka]

Storyville - Sex on Screen

An exploration of how sex scenes are created and the toll on those who film them.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Elpenor]

Just finished this. Well worth it I thought. Anything with Sean Harris is worth a look and he's really good in it.

Yeah was really good. Watched a few episodes round a mates, so finished off tonight. Sean Harris really carries off the quiet menacing roles well doesn’t he. Possible setup for a second series too

Took me ages to remember what I knew the redhead cop from - she was the teenage runaway Carly Kirk in Line of Duty series 2

 

[Mr.Bishie]

First Ep tonight at 8pm!

BBC Two - Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers, Series 1, Episode 1

Paul Whitehouse looks at the impact of water companies on the country's rivers.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[stavros]

First Ep tonight at 8pm!

BBC Two - Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers, Series 1, Episode 1

Paul Whitehouse looks at the impact of water companies on the country's rivers.

www.bbc.co.uk

Spoiler alert: Bob Mortimer has fallen in them too many times.

 

[Part 2]

First Ep tonight at 8pm!

BBC Two - Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers, Series 1, Episode 1

Paul Whitehouse looks at the impact of water companies on the country's rivers.

www.bbc.co.uk

Fucking infuriating .Think I'll wait to watch episode two.

 

[Mr.Bishie]

Fucking infuriating .Think I'll wait to watch episode two.

Ep 2 is this Sunday

 

[Part 2]

Ep 2 is this Sunday

It's on iPlayer already

 

[kittyP]

We Need to Talk about Cosby, Series 1: Episode 1: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001jw7l via @bbciplayer

This is both fascinating and heartbreaking.
Looks at his crimes and the survivors, but also the huge amount of good he did for black society in America and then the fall out when his crimes came to light and were taken seriously.

 

[not-bono-ever]

behind the curve but have just binged on Happy Valley. Its rather good

 

[DaveCinzano]

What's currently good on the BBC iPlayer?

I hear Triumph Of The Will is visually arresting

 

[Sue]

Match of the Day?

 

[stavros]

Match of the Day?

It's not on yet, so you've still got time to get in Football Focus and Final Score.