British TV/General Discussion

deedee713 wrote 13 days ago: 0

solar, waaaay back when, I used to read the last chapter of mystery novels, to find out who did it. The more things change.....

Brit, so sorry about Prunella Scales, she was a perfect counterpoint to Cleese.

Sad to say, we lost another, Tchéky Karyo:

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2dd7yyly9o

BritMystery wrote 12 days ago: 1

 

Deedee, I just read this and was coming here to tell you! 

I loved him, I am such a big fan. So, so sorry to hear this. I am going over to read your BBC link now.

solar wrote 12 days ago: 1

Just  finished   watching   Series 5  of   Last Tango in Halifax  and guess who pops  up  ..  Timothy  West  ..  ( husband of  Prunella  Scales )  who  died  in 2024.    He was care giver to his wife  Pru  who had  battled   dementia .  This is all  kind of personal  to me as I was  caregiver to my mother who also battled  dementia .  Did this for 6 years until I just had to put her in a home .  Nerves were shot thru  stress.  Now  Pru and Tim are both  gone .  

BritMystery wrote 11 days ago: 1

 

Solar, I never really understood, until now, how the years we spent as caregivers - which was done with much love and a whole heart - does continue to impact our lives long after our loved ones are gone. For me, I always saw myself as very strong, I am only now realizing the emotional and physical toll that it took. I wouldn't have done anything any other way, but I can see that I carry the remnants of years of unending stress, constant worry and physical exhaustion with me. And I know you do too. 

I guess I thought I would compartmentalize it and just carry on. It doesn't really work that way. It never leaves you.

I always have had a place in my heart for Timothy and Prunella.

solar wrote 10 days ago: 1

Brit  ....  I only found out later , the damage (  and the danger  )   stress  can do to  ya .  Although you may not feel it at the time your going thru it  and you may think  that your not being effected by it    ...   you  are .  Stress  eats up  a chemical  in your body  that is used to keep your  immunity  strong  and  healthy .  When your immunity  is compromised or weakened  it is not capable of fighting off  diseases  that can  over take you. Cancer  and other diseases have an advantage when it encounters a weakened  immune  system .  

solar wrote 6 days ago: 1

RIP  to  Pauline Collins  ..   she had a long  career .   Good to hear from ya  Sheerwater .

deedee713 wrote 5 days ago: 1

Thank you, Sheerwater. Tried to remember her in Upstairs, Downstairs, one of my favorites, but I can't.

solar, our UK tv of old is dying off. Much as my favorite rock stars of old are. *sigh*

Brit, you are correct...again. I gave Karen Pirie another try and Season 2 is excellent. 

Is Season 1 as well done?

BritMystery wrote 4 days ago: 1

 

 

Solar, I totally understand what you are saying, believe me. It has taken me years to build my immune system back up and I have never totally recovered.

So sorry that we have lost Pauline Collins, Sheerwater. For us, each passing marks another great loss. As Deedee said, our old guard is leaving us. So sad.

Dee, I am trying to remember S1 of KP, was it as good as the second series... I don't remember so, but it was a good enough a watch to propel me to the second season.

BritMystery wrote 2 days ago: 1

 

Just finished E5 of "The Gold"... I've been stringing it along as much as I could. What an emotional episode, it was excellent! This has turned out to be soo much more than I ever expected. 

One more left to go. So glad there is going to be a second season. Got to go check to see what is coming up next for us. 

BritMystery wrote 2 days ago: 1

 

November 23... "The Great Escaper". This story captivated me when it happened. I was cheering for Mr. Jordan from here in the States. I hope they do a good job with it - after "The Gold" I don't want to be let down.

solar wrote 2 days ago: 1

Gotta  Keep that immune system up  Brit  by keeping  stress  down ...  lot more to my  health story ( totally healthy )  but that is for another time .  

dee  ..    ' our UK tv of old is dying off. '    True enough , I recently found on one of my obscure  cable channels (  while surfing )  a new   detective show , well   not   new  (  1993  1998 )  but new to me called   Wycliffe ,  never seen it  before  and it's not  bad.  I dropped it into my  PVR  so when it airs I get  a copy.  

Brit  ...   After they found out the gold from the heist was split the team has a lot more  work to do  ...  good for us as it gives us Season 2 .  Still can't get over  Hugh  Bonneville ...  he looks different , sounds different , personality is different .  Can't call him an actor who  plays the same  character in every  part he plays .  lol    ' The Great Escaper ' should be a fun watch .  Glenda Jackson's  last role.  Nov. 23   Looking forward to seeing  Michael  Caine  as  well.   What I'm  really waiting for  is  '  All   Creatures ... '   S6  E1  ( my feel good  show )   starting  on  Jan.  11.  I have no interest in Miss  Scarlet  at  all  , might watch an Ep. ta see if I change my  mind. 

BritMystery wrote a day ago: 1

 

Solar, I agree Hugh Bonneville has been a standout. I never gave him great applause for his portrayal of Robert in Downton, he doesn't come to the top of the heap when you think of the characters (and actors) who define that series, but in this, he has excelled both in the part and as an actor.

The scene at the end of E5 with Edwyn Cooper and his mother was exceptional - nobody loves and supports you like your Mother, nobody...if you have been blessed in this life to have a loving one. Made me tear up.

Okay, "Wycliffe" - a favorite of mine. I watched the entire series on The 'Tube a number of years ago, before the series hit streaming. It is a good solid series. Jack Shepherd is strong in the role of Det. Superintendent Wycliffe and his team of Lucy and Doug make the series what it is. It is intelligent, interesting and has all that scenery of Cornwall.

It is now streaming on Britbox, so about a year ago I started rewatching the series, and to me, it still holds up today as an absorbing watch. 

I have no interest in "Miss Scarlet" either, but I might also give an episode a go to see if my opinion still holds. 

deedee713 wrote 22 hours ago: 1

Brit, the first season of KP was very good, I don't know what I was thinking when I off it. I hope there's a third season.

Thanks for the viewing tips, solar and Brit. I am too impatient and then regret it.

We are of a mind on Miss Scarlet, the chemistry between Scarlet and the Duke was a major draw, imo.

Funny aside on Pauline Collins. A hundred years ago, we were the guests of friends at Shirley Valentine, the play, with Ms. Collins. Color me confounded, but hubby and I disliked it.

 

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