I certainly mentioned it upthread. Very good stuff.
What's currently good on the BBC iPlayer?
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Me too. I remember going to the shops with my Grandma and everyone called her Mrs Wxxxxxx and not by her Christian name.Just watching this. They remind me of my Grandma
It was pretty obvious where the Mrs Merton character came from, Aherne had copied her right down to the accent, glasses and hair do.
PR1Berske
Alligator in chains by the park gates.
At this point I have to click my tangential facts tendency into action. I've always believed the story that Victoria Wood saw the first clip on Highway and that inspired the shopping sketch later on. I've never wanted to check the dates to know if this is accurate!
danny la rouge
More like *fanny* la rouge!
I don’t have a Christian name, not being a Christian, but I remember when the change started happening and people no longer used my surname. I’m still not wholly happy with it but I can’t put my finger on why.
Elpenor
Dancing as fast as I can
Is it all right if I call you “Danny”?
danny la rouge
More like *fanny* la rouge!
I’d rather you just took the blood sample and made vague comments about the weather, if that’s OK.
tommers
It was... Rebekah Vardy's account
We're 3 episodes into Ludwig. It's quite good. Gentle. Bit silly. Like where is his brother? Why doesn't anybody realise he isn't him? He's acting very oddly. Nobody seems to have been bothered at work when he didn't turn up for three days and then somebody who looked exactly like him but acted totally differently rocked up and started solving murders.
But yeah, it's alright.
But yeah, it's alright.
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I would give it an extra point. Not amazing but clever blend of entertainment, crime mystery and drama. I don’t know if it was written with David Mitchell in mind, but it feels like he was born to play the role. Clever murder plots as well whilst keeping it light.
tommers
It was... Rebekah Vardy's account
Yes, at one point I said
there's no way he's cheated on his wife, he's david mitchell
Not t enjoying series 2 of The Cleaner, I might try series 3 if I get bored to see if it's more like series 1.
danny la rouge
More like *fanny* la rouge!
Tried it last night. Really good concept but the delivery just didn’t grab us. To me it just felt a bit stagey and old fashioned. We didn’t finish ep 1, and went to bed.
It is a bit stagey but it's worth watching.
Think I've already watched that. Good call though.
tim
EXPLODED TIM! (Help me!!!)
I miss Lloyd Grossman.
tim
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He presented it before the revamp by that bald cunt who scoffs all the puds. Much more twee and no macho kitchen bullying. The pasta sauces as well as revamped British Rail sandwiches were side gigs derived from being Mr Master chef.
"We've cogitated, levitated; and masturbated.": was his catchphrase.
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Orang Utan
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tim
EXPLODED TIM! (Help me!!!)
There were shouting chefs and and crying on occasions when I've watched it, but I probably haven't watched it much in the last 15 years because I don't like it. I never found either Wallace or Torode likable personalities. I haven't seen much of Monica Galeti, but she seemed quite agressive too. Too many tears and dewdrops plopping into the dough for my liking.
In the original version the contestants cooked amateurish shit were patronised and everyone laughed at the absurdness of Grossman and puzzled about the oddness of his accent.
Numbers
an ting!
We’ve watched the first 2 episodes, some good skills already - deserves its own thread.
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I hadn't heard of Alma's Not Normal at all until a few weeks ago, when it was in the news as S2 came out and I found out it's a multi Bafta-winning series. I nearly gave up after the very first episode because I found it tilted a bit too much towards the drama/ depressing end of the spectrum. But we stuck with it, and and I'm glad I did because it becomes more joyous and definitely funnier from then on.
On the second episode of S2 and very much enjoying it now.
On the second episode of S2 and very much enjoying it now.
Humberto
Relax
Stewart Lee appears and is interesting.
www.bbc.co.uk
Uncanny - Halloween: Trilogy of Terror - Halloween Special with Stewart Lee - BBC Sounds
Danny is joined by comedian Stewart Lee to investigate new cases of the supernatural
www.bbc.co.uk
technical
stripey
I am obviously several months behind the curve, as have just finished second series of Tokyo Vice. Really enjoyed it - not sure how true to the book it was (or indeed how accurate the original book is by the sound of things) but I found the final two episodes genuinely tense.Not sure if already mentioned, but just seen both seasons of Tokyo Vice are now on iplayer
I really enjoyed this show, about an American journalist based in Japan covering the yakuza. Michael Mann was involved somehow (exec prod?) and it’s got that neo-noir thing going on that I am, admittedly, an absolute sucker for
Tokyo Vice - Series 1: 1. The Test
Jake Adelstein becomes the first foreigner to be hired by Tokyo newspaper Meicho Shimbun. Assigned to the crime desk, he discovers that, in Tokyo, journalists shouldn't ask too many questions.www.bbc.co.uk
shifting gears
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It was a really good show, disappointingly it has apparently been cancelled before a 3rd season although I think the producers are possibly trying to pitch elsewhere
QueenOfGoths
Fuck you Dave!
This, starts off as a look into a very sad and horrific murder case but becomes a spotlight onto society and values in the 1980's to late 90's
Limbs in the Loch: Catching a Killer, Series 1: Episode 1: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0024sqp via @bbciplayer
Limbs in the Loch: Catching a Killer, Series 1: Episode 1: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0024sqp via @bbciplayer
Nine Bob Note
Self-Isolating before it was fashionable
Spent most of the day in bed, hungover and dejected, and thought about putting an old favourite on (nearly went with Miranda!) but opted for Alma's Not Normal as I liked Sophie Willan on Taskmaster, and was glad that I did.
There are two series (of six), the first is the best as it's much more of a sitcom, the second is more comedy-drama. The ages of the main characters don't make sense, but you'll get over it.
There are two series (of six), the first is the best as it's much more of a sitcom, the second is more comedy-drama. The ages of the main characters don't make sense, but you'll get over it.
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