Another one for Time. Thought it was brilliant. Stephen Graham is always faultless but thought Sean Bean was excellent in it. Certainly a bit against type of his tough guy characters.
Been watching 'The Romanoffs' on Amazon Prime .. 8 feature length stories, some interlinked, some stand alone, based on the loose premise that one of the protagonists is descended from the ill fated Russian aristocrats. Developed and produced by Matthew Weiner, the man behind Madmen and who had a hand in the Sopranos. The films are beautifully filmed and acted, quite slow and philosophical and not for those who like all action, blood n thunder. I really enjoy them .. the series was not a success it seems, Amazon declined to fund a second series.
Just finished first series of War of the Worlds and despite mixed reviews, I’ve really enjoyed it. Like the mixed dialogue. Would prefer to see a bit more alien, but perhaps I’ll get that in season 2.
Great news for those who, like myself, discovered the truly excellent 6 series of Bosch on Prime during lock down. The final series is released, again on Prime, next Friday (25th).
For those who haven't had the pleasure, it is about a rogue LA Cop. Really very very good.
I’ve enjoyed all 6 series so far. Looking forward to the final season which I am going to enjoy over a few weeks. Can’t binge watch quality TV series like this. And I wouldn’t go as far as saying it’s an outstanding, ground breaking show. You just know what you are getting, tab A fits into slot B as a well known film reviewer would say.
Finished Tales From The Loop which I thoroughly enjoyed. Rebecca Hall and Jonathan Pryce are excellent as well as the rest of the cast and some nice science fiction based stories.
American football coach who knows nothing about football is hired by a English Premier League team, a lot was filmed at Palace which is a shame but once I got past that disappointment it was really good, it's on Apple TV.
Just finished first series of War of the Worlds and despite mixed reviews, I’ve really enjoyed it. Like the mixed dialogue. Would prefer to see a bit more alien, but perhaps I’ll get that in season 2.
Same for me VG..have you got Disney plus to get the second series?
Just finished first series of War of the Worlds and despite mixed reviews, I’ve really enjoyed it. Like the mixed dialogue. Would prefer to see a bit more alien, but perhaps I’ll get that in season 2.
Same for me VG..have you got Disney plus to get the second series?
Think it started last Friday. I’ll have to check
Yeah I’ve got Disney + so gonna start the second series.
American football coach who knows nothing about football is hired by a English Premier League team, a lot was filmed at Palace which is a shame but once I got past that disappointment it was really good, it's on Apple TV.
Been waiting for series 2 for a while. Starts on 23rd July. Jason Sudeikis makes the show for me, not sure I’d have watched past the first couple of episodes otherwise.
Loved Clarkson’s Farm on Amazon Prime. Very well made with lovable characters and even JC comes across as a decent guy. Worth a watch even if you are not a JC fan.
Loved Clarkson’s Farm on Amazon Prime. Very well made with lovable characters and even JC comes across as a decent guy. Worth a watch even if you are not a JC fan.
2nd series has just been given the green light too.
I've just discovered Home Ground. Nobody else watched this footie -based drama? Well if not, here goes...
It's Norwegian, and the premise is, a female coach of a top women's team takes over at a small town men's team club that has made it to the Norwegian top tier. It stars Ane Dahl Torp whom you'll recognise if you watched Occupied, but I did a double take when I saw the second lead is John Carew, the ex Villa striker, more or less playing in character, but apparently making a decent new career as an actor. I'm only on S1 E2 but finding it very interesting, and seems it has been hugely successful in Norway. I'm watching it on the Aussie on - demand SBS, totally free with a VPN, but it looks like it is or has been on Prime.
Sounds interesting. I find VPNs limit bandwidth enough to ruin the picture quality of streamed content - especially if the country is on the other side of the globe.
I've just discovered Home Ground. Nobody else watched this footie -based drama? Well if not, here goes...
It's Norwegian, and the premise is, a female coach of a top women's team takes over at a small town men's team club that has made it to the Norwegian top tier. It stars Ane Dahl Torp whom you'll recognise if you watched Occupied, but I did a double take when I saw the second lead is John Carew, the ex Villa striker, more or less playing in character, but apparently making a decent new career as an actor. I'm only on S1 E2 but finding it very interesting, and seems it has been hugely successful in Norway. I'm watching it on the Aussie on - demand SBS, totally free with a VPN, but it looks like it is or has been on Prime.
Sounds interesting. I find VPNs limit bandwidth enough to ruin the picture quality of streamed content - especially if the country is on the other side of the globe.
Give it a test. I'm not sure it's always the fault of the VPN. Generally I have had excellent results since I discovered SBS a few weeks ago, whereas with All4 and especially iPlayer I get all sorts of hassle, probably linked to them trying to block VPNs. I think SBS is fairly chilled about it. It's full of great stuff of this type. They spring the ad-breaks on you, but I don't even mind them. You get a reminder that Woolies is alive and well there (but completely unrecognisable)
I've made a list to watch, which I'll share as I try them.
One I started is Red Light, a Dutch/Belgian joint effort. I enjoyed Amsterdam Vice (which is also on there) but this is darker and more serious, might be tough going.
It's all free, you just register an email address.
I've just discovered Home Ground. Nobody else watched this footie -based drama? Well if not, here goes...
It's Norwegian, and the premise is, a female coach of a top women's team takes over at a small town men's team club that has made it to the Norwegian top tier. It stars Ane Dahl Torp whom you'll recognise if you watched Occupied, but I did a double take when I saw the second lead is John Carew, the ex Villa striker, more or less playing in character, but apparently making a decent new career as an actor. I'm only on S1 E2 but finding it very interesting, and seems it has been hugely successful in Norway. I'm watching it on the Aussie on - demand SBS, totally free with a VPN, but it looks like it is or has been on Prime.
I quite enjoyed the quaintness of Whitstable Pearl on Prime. A six part cop and private investigator series, filmed and located, surprise surprise in Whitstable.
Quite a surprise, actually. The Blue Max, set on the Western Front, was filmed on Ms AA’s aunt’s farm near Leixlip.
I've just discovered Home Ground. Nobody else watched this footie -based drama? Well if not, here goes...
It's Norwegian, and the premise is, a female coach of a top women's team takes over at a small town men's team club that has made it to the Norwegian top tier. It stars Ane Dahl Torp whom you'll recognise if you watched Occupied, but I did a double take when I saw the second lead is John Carew, the ex Villa striker, more or less playing in character, but apparently making a decent new career as an actor. I'm only on S1 E2 but finding it very interesting, and seems it has been hugely successful in Norway. I'm watching it on the Aussie on - demand SBS, totally free with a VPN, but it looks like it is or has been on Prime.
Cherie Lunghi joins the chat
That one’s gone over my head, but I’m sure I deserve it
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Really enjoyed the Romesh and Rob episode with Andy Murray
American football coach who knows nothing about football is hired by a English Premier League team, a lot was filmed at Palace which is a shame but once I got past that disappointment it was really good, it's on Apple TV.
It's Norwegian, and the premise is, a female coach of a top women's team takes over at a small town men's team club that has made it to the Norwegian top tier. It stars Ane Dahl Torp whom you'll recognise if you watched Occupied, but I did a double take when I saw the second lead is John Carew, the ex Villa striker, more or less playing in character, but apparently making a decent new career as an actor. I'm only on S1 E2 but finding it very interesting, and seems it has been hugely successful in Norway. I'm watching it on the Aussie on - demand SBS, totally free with a VPN, but it looks like it is or has been on Prime.
I've made a list to watch, which I'll share as I try them.
One I started is Red Light, a Dutch/Belgian joint effort. I enjoyed Amsterdam Vice (which is also on there) but this is darker and more serious, might be tough going.
It's all free, you just register an email address.
Greg Davies hosting with team captains Noel Fielding and Daisy May Cooper. Recurring guest comedian Jamali Maddix.