What TV show have you just watched

[TamH70]

I have finished the six episode which comprise this:

The Last Post (TV Mini-Series 2017) - IMDb

With Jessie Buckley, Jeremy Neumark Jones, Tom Glynn-Carney, Jessica Raine. Aden 1965. This is the story of a British army unit fighting a Yemeni insurgency in the Middle East and the women and children who were there with them.

www.imdb.com

As far as a recommendation, all I can say is - don't watch this. It is a shocker. If you are the sort of person who watches a military portrayal on TV and makes comments like: "not enough polish on that Sam Browne" or "put your fcuking hat on" (and who isn't?) this will drive you up the wall. It was filmed around Cape Town as a (very rough) equivalent to Aden and portrays an RMP company carrying out all sorts of duties except what you would expect an RMP company to be doing. The court martial at the end is bizarre. To be fair, the civilian clothes and MQ furniture are well done.

So don't. Please.

This was called out at the time of its premiere broadcast as being utterly pony when this site's esteemed contributors first caught wind of it. But thanks for the confirmation as to its status, old bean. Your service is noted with gratitude.

 

[Club Swinger]

I have finished the six episode which comprise this:

The Last Post (TV Mini-Series 2017) - IMDb

With Jessie Buckley, Jeremy Neumark Jones, Tom Glynn-Carney, Jessica Raine. Aden 1965. This is the story of a British army unit fighting a Yemeni insurgency in the Middle East and the women and children who were there with them.

www.imdb.com

As far as a recommendation, all I can say is - don't watch this. It is a shocker. If you are the sort of person who watches a military portrayal on TV and makes comments like: "not enough polish on that Sam Browne" or "put your fcuking hat on" (and who isn't?) this will drive you up the wall. It was filmed around Cape Town as a (very rough) equivalent to Aden and portrays an RMP company carrying out all sorts of duties except what you would expect an RMP company to be doing. The court martial at the end is bizarre. To be fair, the civilian clothes and MQ furniture are well done.

So don't. Please.

On the other hand, I've now watched all 10 episodes of Devils on Sky Atlantic and I've upgraded my opinion from 'has potential' to brilliant. A must watch, and I hope there will be a second series

 

[Alec_Lomas]

'Bloodlands' the current James Nesbitt 'Irish noir' tv series. The episode 2 epilogue........ wow ! .. that was unexpected.................. It's warming up well.

 

[Richard_Hannay]

'Bloodlands' the current James Nesbitt 'Irish noir' tv series. The episode 2 epilogue........ wow ! .. that was unexpected.................. It's warming up well.

Lovable Northern Irish actor James Nesbitt turns bad - nice twist in the plot. Enjoying the NI scenery.

Not sure about felling a man with a single shot from a PPK, might have better off banging him on the head with it.

 

[TamH70]

Lovable Northern Irish actor James Nesbitt turns bad - nice twist in the plot. Enjoying the NI scenery.

Not sure about felling a man with a single shot from a PPK, might have better off banging him on the head with it.

Thanks for the plot summary, bud. Saves me the bother of watching it.

 

[wasteofrations2]

I have finished the six episode which comprise this:

The Last Post (TV Mini-Series 2017) - IMDb

With Jessie Buckley, Jeremy Neumark Jones, Tom Glynn-Carney, Jessica Raine. Aden 1965. This is the story of a British army unit fighting a Yemeni insurgency in the Middle East and the women and children who were there with them.

www.imdb.com

As far as a recommendation, all I can say is - don't watch this. It is a shocker. If you are the sort of person who watches a military portrayal on TV and makes comments like: "not enough polish on that Sam Browne" or "put your fcuking hat on" (and who isn't?) this will drive you up the wall. It was filmed around Cape Town as a (very rough) equivalent to Aden and portrays an RMP company carrying out all sorts of duties except what you would expect an RMP company to be doing. The court martial at the end is bizarre. To be fair, the civilian clothes and MQ furniture are well done.

So don't. Please.

The Aden Association offered help and were told to f*** off, apparently. 'Military Advisor' was a never served civilian. Thankfully, the beeb canned it after that one series.

 

[wasteofrations2]

Lovable Northern Irish actor James Nesbitt turns bad - nice twist in the plot. Enjoying the NI scenery.

Not sure about felling a man with a single shot from a PPK, might have better off banging him on the head with it.

I don't remember ever enjoying the NI scenery.

 

[Richard_Hannay]

Thanks for the plot summary, bud. Saves me the bother of watching it.

Oops spoiler alert!

 

[Richard_Hannay]

I don't remember ever enjoying the NI scenery.

Well the countryside was much more picturesque than most of the towns and cities, but isn’t that the same just about everywhere? The rain is less wet on TV though

 

[Alec_Lomas]

This was called out at the time of its premiere broadcast as being utterly pony when this site's esteemed contributors first caught wind of it. But thanks for the confirmation as to its status, old bean. Your service is noted with gratitude.

Mercifully, Jessie Buckley matured enough to create an absolute 'wow' factor both as an actress and songstress. Watch her performance in 'Wild Rose' and her rendition of the toon 'Glasgow' ......... ." there's no yellow brick road in Glasgow"..........

 

[pete49]

Looking forward to watching The Terror BBC2 Wednesday night , it’s about Franklin,s search for the NW passage , clips I’ve seen looks good ( no bame in the lineup so no awards)

 

[Spanks]

DNA. An 8 episode Danish & French offering on iPlayer. It started off a bit slow but has turned into an excellent story of Baby Trafficking involving Danes, Polacks, and Froggies.

ps. I'm liking the way the Beeb are displaying the subtitles as well with the different colours for different people.

pps. Why is ITV Player so shit?

 

[AsterixTG]

I don't remember ever enjoying the NI scenery.

Watching it fall away as the plane took off was always enjoyable.

 

[scoldog]

Looking forward to watching The Terror BBC2 Wednesday night , it’s about Franklin,s search for the NW passage , clips I’ve seen looks good ( no bame in the lineup so no awards)

Been meaning to watch that myself. I've watched the History Buffs review of it on Youtube though.

 

[Zemlyak]

Due to not much else on, started flicking through iPlayer and came upon Bates Motel. Wasn’t expecting much but pleasantly surprised. Though only seen the first two episodes it looks like it has promise with some strong performances and the tension building up nicely.

 

[Club Swinger]

Due to not much else on, started flicking through iPlayer and came upon Bates Motel. Wasn’t expecting much but pleasantly surprised. Though only seen the first two episodes it looks like it has promise with some strong performances and the tension building up nicely.

I've taped it. Now I'll probably watch it. Thanks.

 

[Zemlyak]

The fall of Max Clifford on Channel 4 last night.

I must admit I didn't pay too much attention to the trial at the time, but watching about what he got up to showed what an odious controlling character he was, and that much of the media played up to and needed him and so were culpable.

I would not be surprised if there are many celebrity figures like him in positions of power who use the same control and manipulation of others.

 

[vinniethemanxcat]

Saw it myself........ I'd love to know what went on in the shadows.

A lot of skeletons must have been buried at sea when he went down......

 

[ches]

Watched first episode of Devils on Sky last night. Looks good so far.

 

[AsterixTG]

I watch 'Cobra Kai' while making and eating lunch in a background sort of way - brilliant and cheesy.

Just started Season 2