More than Film
After the news that the long running BBC Film programme here is a list of programmes in the same vein.
Moviedrome
At first presented by Alex Cox and then by Mark Cousins. Each week a film that could classed as a cult would be shown with an introduction explaining it's unique. Films shown range from the commercial fare like The Terminator, Scarface and Mad Max 2 to more arthouse fare like Walkabout and Girl On a Motorcycle.
Talking Pictures
After a first series that took it self far seriously Howard Schuman came as a far more witty presenter. The programme had items that focused on upcoming releases and aspects of film making such as storyboarding.
Scene by Scene
Another programme presented by Mark Cousins. Each week he would show big screen legends (Sean Connery, Kirk Douglas, Lauren Becall to name 3) scenes from their films. One memorable exchange came when Cousins asked Terence Stamp what it was liked working with Marlon Brando on Superman. 'Funny' was Stamp response, 'in what way funny' and Stamp responded 'Tommy Cooper funny' referring to the famed comedian/magician.
Monday, 31 December 2018
Sunday, 30 December 2018
June Whitfield (1925-2018)
The death has been announced of June Whitfield. Rightly considered to be the Grand Dame of the British Sit-Com, her early work included the role of an nurse in the the famed The Blood Donor episode of Hancock's Half Hour. Whitfield appeared in an number of Carry On films. One of her most productive working relationships was starring with Terry Scott, Happy Ever After and Terry & June. In 1992 Jennifer Saunders wrote the role of her mother for her. It lead to an new beginning in Whitfield's career and she played the role up to the 2016 film version of the show. On radio Whitfield played Agentha Christie's spinster sleuth Miss Marple and she would later appear in an episode of the ITV series Marple. June Whitfield leaves behind an impressive body of work.
June Whitfield R. I. P
The death has been announced of June Whitfield. Rightly considered to be the Grand Dame of the British Sit-Com, her early work included the role of an nurse in the the famed The Blood Donor episode of Hancock's Half Hour. Whitfield appeared in an number of Carry On films. One of her most productive working relationships was starring with Terry Scott, Happy Ever After and Terry & June. In 1992 Jennifer Saunders wrote the role of her mother for her. It lead to an new beginning in Whitfield's career and she played the role up to the 2016 film version of the show. On radio Whitfield played Agentha Christie's spinster sleuth Miss Marple and she would later appear in an episode of the ITV series Marple. June Whitfield leaves behind an impressive body of work.
June Whitfield R. I. P
Friday, 28 December 2018
Film no more
The BBC has announced the end of the long running Film programme. The show which started in 1971 was a mix of reviews, interviews, news and reports in including on-set items on froth coming films. The most famous host was Barry Norman who hosted the show from 1972 to 1998. The last couple of years has seen rotating hosts. In recent years viewers have complained of the many changes show has had. It appears they did not save the show.
The BBC has announced the end of the long running Film programme. The show which started in 1971 was a mix of reviews, interviews, news and reports in including on-set items on froth coming films. The most famous host was Barry Norman who hosted the show from 1972 to 1998. The last couple of years has seen rotating hosts. In recent years viewers have complained of the many changes show has had. It appears they did not save the show.
Thursday, 27 December 2018
TV review - The ABC Murders
Starring John Malkovich, Rupert Grint, Tara Fitzgerald
BBC1 21:00 Wednesday
Nearly 2 years ago I did a count down of the best episodes of David Suchet's tenure as Agretha Christies dapper Belgian dective Poirot. Coming out on top was The ABC Murders which in a bit of mischief was aired on ITV3 just before this new 3 parter started. This version finds Poirot alone in the world and having to make do with hosting murder theme parties. Just as the same Poirot starts receiving taunting letters from a taunting killer however when he goes to Scotland Yard in the hope of receiving help from his good friend Inspector (Kevin McNally) Japp he finds that he has retired and when he goes to visit him he dies from a heart attack. Poirot then finds himself dealing with a younger policeman (played by Grint) who has no respect for Poirot and even questions his background. This new continues the grim and gritty vein of recent Christie adatatopms by Sara Phelps, One victim is a very hateful character who flaunts her sexuality in an manner that when she turns up dead on a beach you glad she is dead. Another loathsome character is landlady played by Shirley Henderson who rents out her daughter for her tenants sexual needs, Not without it's problems such as Grint even with a moustache looking far too young to be a senior policeman, this version of The ABC Murders is not for every one
The ABC Murders continues tonight and concludes tomorrow.
Starring John Malkovich, Rupert Grint, Tara Fitzgerald
BBC1 21:00 Wednesday
Nearly 2 years ago I did a count down of the best episodes of David Suchet's tenure as Agretha Christies dapper Belgian dective Poirot. Coming out on top was The ABC Murders which in a bit of mischief was aired on ITV3 just before this new 3 parter started. This version finds Poirot alone in the world and having to make do with hosting murder theme parties. Just as the same Poirot starts receiving taunting letters from a taunting killer however when he goes to Scotland Yard in the hope of receiving help from his good friend Inspector (Kevin McNally) Japp he finds that he has retired and when he goes to visit him he dies from a heart attack. Poirot then finds himself dealing with a younger policeman (played by Grint) who has no respect for Poirot and even questions his background. This new continues the grim and gritty vein of recent Christie adatatopms by Sara Phelps, One victim is a very hateful character who flaunts her sexuality in an manner that when she turns up dead on a beach you glad she is dead. Another loathsome character is landlady played by Shirley Henderson who rents out her daughter for her tenants sexual needs, Not without it's problems such as Grint even with a moustache looking far too young to be a senior policeman, this version of The ABC Murders is not for every one
The ABC Murders continues tonight and concludes tomorrow.
Sunday, 23 December 2018
TV ratings 22-12-2018
Once upon a time the festive period would see a dramatic viewership however these days are long gone as evidenced by last night ratings. The first part of BBC1's CG animated version of Watership Down was watched by 3.67 million viewers, the second and final part is on tonight. However ITV have nothing to crow about as a repeat showing of Return of the Jedi got a million less viewers as Watership Down at the same time. We are looking at what might be record low of festive viewership.
Once upon a time the festive period would see a dramatic viewership however these days are long gone as evidenced by last night ratings. The first part of BBC1's CG animated version of Watership Down was watched by 3.67 million viewers, the second and final part is on tonight. However ITV have nothing to crow about as a repeat showing of Return of the Jedi got a million less viewers as Watership Down at the same time. We are looking at what might be record low of festive viewership.
Friday, 21 December 2018
Not Going Out anytime soon
Tonight on BBC1 a special live edition of the Sit-Com Not Going Out is being shown. The show has been going out since 2007 and has on one occasion survived he axe. Though never a spectacular ratings hit in the manner garnering a viewership of around 5 million viewers. So how did it survive the axe? It is said that DVD sales of the show were so large that the cancellation of the show would mean a large loss of income for the BBC!
Tonight on BBC1 a special live edition of the Sit-Com Not Going Out is being shown. The show has been going out since 2007 and has on one occasion survived he axe. Though never a spectacular ratings hit in the manner garnering a viewership of around 5 million viewers. So how did it survive the axe? It is said that DVD sales of the show were so large that the cancellation of the show would mean a large loss of income for the BBC!
Thursday, 20 December 2018
Mary vs Julie
This week sees the release in cinemas of Mary Poppins Returns starring Emily Blunt as the titular magical nanny. The role was first played on the big screen by Julie Andrews in an Oscar winning performance. Julie has a part in a competing release, in comic book adaptation Aquaman she provides the voice to the sea Leviathan Karathean who in standing guard over an ancient trident that provides the film it's resolution.
You catch both Aquanan and Mary Poppins Returns at cinemas this weekend
This week sees the release in cinemas of Mary Poppins Returns starring Emily Blunt as the titular magical nanny. The role was first played on the big screen by Julie Andrews in an Oscar winning performance. Julie has a part in a competing release, in comic book adaptation Aquaman she provides the voice to the sea Leviathan Karathean who in standing guard over an ancient trident that provides the film it's resolution.
You catch both Aquanan and Mary Poppins Returns at cinemas this weekend
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