This Tudsd night on Channel 5 an New version of All Creatures Great and Small starts. About the experiences of vet James (real name Alf Wight) Herroitt. A BBC series ran from 1978 to 1990. This is not the first time that 5 have brought a show back. In 1999 it showed a pilot for an New version of science fiction thriller series Doomwatch. However a full series did not happen did to costs concerns. Ten he as an newphew later the channel put out an New version of Minder. Starting Shane Ritchie as an nephew of Arthur Daley, it ran for only 1 series. Five will be hoping this new take will be longer running.
Monday, 31 August 2020
Saturday, 29 August 2020
Football back again
Liverpool play Arsenal in the community shield this weekend
Friday, 21 August 2020
A load of Bats
Cinema goers will see no less than 2 different incarnations of Batman. Currently in production is The Batman. It stars Robert Pattinson in the title role. It also stars Zoe Kravtiz as Catwoman, Colin Farrell as The Penguin and Paul Dano as The Riddler. Due to be released in 2022 is The Flash starring Erza Miller. It's plot about alternate timelines will see 2 Batmen appear in it. Ben Affleck wiil play the role for the first time since Justice League while after 30 years Michael Keaton returns to the that when he was first cast. Bat fans have lots to look forward to.
Sunday, 16 August 2020
Best of Only Fools and Horses
The show that has been titled Britain's favourite sit com. Charting the many attempts of David Jason's Del ,Boy' Trotter to get rich with his brother Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst) watching on. These the 10 best episodes.
1. Tea for Three
Trigger's (Roger Lloyd Pack) niece comes to Peckham unknowingly stirring strong emotions between Del and Rodney. Tit for Tat then follows with Del making an unwanted journey. The episode has a remarkable monolog about what happened on it
2. Chain Gang
A consignment of gold chains gives Del a chance to make a lot of money. But then the real owner turns up leading to an eventful turn of events in an Italian restaurant.
3, Dates
Del and Rodney both go out on dates. Rodney goes out with Nervous Nerys but theirs turns into a high speed car chase. Del meets a woman called Raquel, he thinks he has met his soul mate but she has a secret.
4. Ashes to Ashes
Trigger's gran has died and Del and Rodney come into possession of 2 priceless urns. But when they discover the contents of one of them, they go through a series of extreme measures to dispose of them.
5. Hole in One
The boys are in a dire money situation .but when Uncle Albert falls into the cellar of The Nag's Head Del sees a chance to make easy money but Albert's Navel record may pose a problem.
6. The Unlucky Winner is
The competition bug has bitten Del. When a painting by Rodney wins a prize holiday problems occur over the age given on the painting.
7. From Prussia With Love
Del tries to sell to Boycie and Marlene a German girl's baby. But as ever Del's dealings thigs do not go to plan.
8. A Touch of Glass
Del convinces a member of the upper class to clean expensive glass chandeliers. It sets ups one of the show's most famous scenes.
9. The Frog's Legacy
Del meets his mum best friend who tells him about the stolen gold bequeath to him Rodney. The episode gives us the idea that Rodney's parentage is not what we have been told.
10. Video Nasty
When Rodney gats a video camera Del as always sees a chance to make some money. Featuring a very funny story pitcgh about killer Rhinos.
Saturday, 8 August 2020
40 years of Flash
This week sees the release on various home entertainment formats of the 1980 film version of Flash Gordon. It has become a cult classic. From its colourful sets to the over the top performances from the likes of Brian Blessed. Flash Gordon is a flim to own.