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[Red Cat]

Are there that many idiots Numbers?

There were quite a few exchanges this time in which the person on the desk had to calm down a client and the scene was basically them saying “Don’t worry we are really confident about this” and the client being reassured and then the boss saying “Good job!”.

I can’t believe it’s that facile.

But I think that's showing how people believe because they want to. You desire something, someone tells you it's so, and you want it to be so, so you believe even though there's no evidence that you should.

The whole thing is based on believing in something or wanting to believe and not knowing what's real and what or who can be trusted. The audience feel the building of the tension and excitement and thrill of the game even though they're plotting in language I don't understand. You're pulled into the smoke and mirrors. I think its very clever.

 

[Winot]

But I think that's showing how people believe because they want to. You desire something, someone tells you it's so, and you want it to be so, so you believe even though there's no evidence that you should.

The whole thing is based on believing in something or wanting to believe and not knowing what's real and what or who can be trusted. The audience feel the building of the tension and excitement and thrill of the game even though they're plotting in language I don't understand. You're pulled into the smoke and mirrors. I think its very clever.

Yes I think that’s a good point. I might be a bit too close to that world to be taken in - I’ve sat in on due diligence and investor meetings as a lawyer so my bullshit detector is activated.

 

[Nine Bob Note]

I finished NS and actually came to enjoy it, though the twists became more and more predictable as the series progressed.

I disagree re the apparent low budget of the show. Looked fine to me. All those people endlessly walking about the office block in London whilst none of them just sat in front of a computer and did shit became grating, but I didn't see penny-pinching. The idea that our decrepit railway system is completely automised and doesn't rely on men in signal boxes pulling levers, err... As a NWener, and former train commuter it was nice to hear Carlisle and even Carnforth get name checked!

Would I recommend it? If you like garbage that doesn't make any sense but can be very exciting? Yes, prolly. I've heard a lot of people talking about this show, so I expect the ratings are pretty good.

 

[Spymaster]

It gets better episode by episode.

I confidently predict that po faced spy will never like it though

Correct!

Binned it after 2 episodes.

I really can't abide "whacky" or "Zany".

 

[T & P]

Enjoying S3 of The Cleaner. Third episode in particular is brilliant

 

[PTK]

I enjoyed Ludwig greatly.

Night Sleeper was stupid, and I stopped after the first two episodes.

 

[nagapie]

Glad to have another series of Industry to watch.

 

[nagapie]

Binged it over the last couple of days. Hugely enjoyable but plot lines are getting increasingly ridiculous. And the characters are either completely useless/naive at their job (Yasmin) or inexplicably/unrealistically good (Harper).

Kind of hope they don’t make a 4th series.

All true. But I hope they do make a fourth series, I love it. Even though I don't understand half of what they're saying.

 

[T & P]

Colin From Accounts S2 has begun!

Enjoying it as much if not more than S1 so far

 

[Me76]

Finished Nightsleeper. Appreciated it for what it was which was no thinking, light entertainment.

We did an episode a night. Perfect after work and dinner. Let's point out the things that wouldn't be real and the why is that person doing that? But with no brain power required

 

[oryx]

The Project.

Drama based on young activists during the run-up to, and after, the election of New Labour. Originally shown in 2002 and it has aged well.

Based on the guaranteed anonymity of people who Were There At The Time and gave details to the makers, it shows the ruthlessness of politics in all its glory, and apparently after it was originally shown Alistair Campbell wanted it banned.

Gripping and highly recommended (as is the recent interview with director Peter Kosminsky at the end, detailing how it was made and its relevance now).

 

[nagapie]

Finished the last series of Industry and it does seem pretty much tied up.
Maybe a Christmas special.

 

[stethoscope]

First two episodes opened well tonight of BBC One - Mr Loverman (based on the Bernardine Evaristo novel).

 

[stavros]

Radio rather than TV, but three episodes of On The Hour are available at the moment.

 

[kalidarkone]

Currently watching MrLoverman. An adaption of the book by Bernadine Evaristo. Its brilliant. I highly recommend it.

 

[sojourner]

First two episodes opened well tonight of BBC One - Mr Loverman (based on the Bernardine Evaristo novel).

That's on my list. Bloody LOVE Bernadine Everisto. One of her books inspired me to write one the best poems I've ever written, incredibly musical language.

 

[sojourner]

Brian Cox's latest - Solar System. Absolutely fascinating. All things spacey really grip me, take me out of my present and shoot me up into infinity

 

[AnnO'Neemus]

Finished Ludwig. Fantastically enjoyable murder mystery miniseries. Better than Jonathan Creek, with hints of Sherlock, and a great cast. David Mitchell really is superb in this. A solid 8/10 for me, and another po-faced cunt warning for anyone who would think it’s anything less than 6/10.

I haven't been able to watch Jonathan Creek, ever since I sort of watched one on an international flight. Well, iirc, I'd watched a couple of movies and there was only enough flight time left to watch an episode of telly something. Except in my timing estimate, I'd forgotten to factor in that they turn off the inflight entertainment when the plane's coming in to land, rather than when it actually lands. So they turned it off about 10 minutes before the end and I still don't know whodunnit.

 

[AnnO'Neemus]

I'm in the middle of watching The Lincoln Lawyer on Netflix at the mo, but I'm loving the sound of Nightsleeper, as I love cheesy disaster type stuff, and low budget is often even funnier and more entertaining that big budget, will try to remember to watch it next.

 

[Numbers]

Brian Cox's latest - Solar System. Absolutely fascinating. All things spacey really grip me, take me out of my present and shoot me up into infinity

I love all of his stuff.

 

[belboid]

I'm in the middle of watching The Lincoln Lawyer on Netflix at the mo,

I forgot about that. To the extent. I cant even remember if I've watched the second half of season 2.

 

[shifting gears]

The original The Wicker Man is up at the moment

 

[nagapie]

Alma's Not Normal, The Cleaner (haven't watched it but series 1 was good) and Mr Loverman all good on iPlayer.

danny la rouge

 

[sojourner]

Watched Wolf Hall recently. Pooh-poohed it first time around, but having heard something about HM's book on the radio, I was intrigued, and I've loved Mark Rylance ever since he did such a great job of portraying John Healy in The Grass Arena. Really loved it. Sooo much historical detail though, my shitty memory was really struggling. We had to keep pausing to discuss

Got one ep of S2 of Colin From Accounts to go. Think I preferred the first season, but the penultimate episode of this season was excellent.

Stayed up late watching 3 episodes of Showtrial last night. Gripping. Excellent slow disclosures, great story. Fucking knackered today on only 5 hours kip though. Gonna finish that tonight.

The Search For Nicola Bulley was both depressing and interesting. Proper felt for her partner, he went through some shit.

Did I mention Daddy Issues? That was brilliant, very funny.

 

[og ogilby]

Three Salons At The Seaside.

Three Salons at the Seaside

A visit to three Blackpool hairdressing salons, where an elderly community carries on its daily life oblivious to the hordes of tourists on its doorstep.

www.bbc.co.uk

Three ladies hairdressing salons in Blackpool in the early 90's. The film is said to be where Caroline Aherne got her Mrs Merton character from and also was an inspiration for The Royle Family.

I loved it. Some good old fashioned northern ladies chit chatting whilst getting their hair done.

 

[belboid]

Alma's Not Normal, The Cleaner (haven't watched it but series 1 was good) and Mr Loverman all good on iPlayer.

danny la rouge

Alma is great, enjoyed MrL so far, but the second and third series of The Cleaner…

I liked series 1, but the next two have been fairly dull, complacent writing set in unconvincing situations. All far too cosy.

 

[nagapie]

Alma is great, enjoyed MrL so far, but the second and third series of The Cleaner…

I liked series 1, but the next two have been fairly dull, complacent writing set in unconvincing situations. All far too cosy.

I've only just started series 2 and agreed, series 1 was much better.

 

[danny la rouge]

Watched Wolf Hall recently. Pooh-poohed it first time around, but having heard something about HM's book on the radio, I was intrigued, and I've loved Mark Rylance ever since he did such a great job of portraying John Healy in The Grass Arena. Really loved it. Sooo much historical detail though, my shitty memory was really struggling. We had to keep pausing to discuss

Oh, it was fantastic. Funnily, I wasn’t expecting it to be as I hated the book. But Rylance was so compelling. Just magnetic.

 

[sojourner]

Oh, it was fantastic. Funnily, I wasn’t expecting it to be as I hated the book. But Rylance was so compelling. Just magnetic.

He's a magnificent actor, just so unafraid to use the tiniest of facial movements, pauses, silence.

 

[Elpenor]

Three Salons At The Seaside.

Three Salons at the Seaside

A visit to three Blackpool hairdressing salons, where an elderly community carries on its daily life oblivious to the hordes of tourists on its doorstep.

www.bbc.co.uk

Three ladies hairdressing salons in Blackpool in the early 90's. The film is said to be where Caroline Aherne got her Mrs Merton character from and also was an inspiration for The Royle Family.

I loved it. Some good old fashioned northern ladies chit chatting whilst getting their hair done.

Just watching this. They remind me of my Grandma