The Hallucinating Goose Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 1 minute ago, DavidM said: Wish I was in that charity shop . Couple of years back I gave a big dvd collection to a local charity shop and I’ve regretted it from not long after . Hornblower and Sharp boxsets were among them . Brilliant I chucked out my dvd collection a few years ago as well, 100s of films, but I've since been buying them all back from various charity shops. Just after the lockdowns were lifted was best when everyone had had a clear out and charity shops were selling them at 10 for £1. Sharpe is another boxset I've got, probably my favourite drama series of all time. I've read all the books as well. Aren't a fan of the India based episodes but that's probably because they are based on the books set in India, which are set before the Peninsular campaign around the Battle of Seringapatam, but the tv episodes are set after the rest of the series. I've watched 4 of the Hornblower films so far. Fantastic series so far! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 1 hour ago, The Hallucinating Goose said: I chucked out my dvd collection a few years ago as well, 100s of films, but I've since been buying them all back from various charity shops. Just after the lockdowns were lifted was best when everyone had had a clear out and charity shops were selling them at 10 for £1. Sharpe is another boxset I've got, probably my favourite drama series of all time. I've read all the books as well. Aren't a fan of the India based episodes but that's probably because they are based on the books set in India, which are set before the Peninsular campaign around the Battle of Seringapatam, but the tv episodes are set after the rest of the series. I've watched 4 of the Hornblower films so far. Fantastic series so far! Sharpe is the best no doubt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 4 hours ago, DavidM said: Sharpe is the best no doubt There's a real connection between the two series we mention as well. Bernard Cornwell has said in the past that the reason he wrote Sharpe was because he loved the Hornblower novels but couldn't find a similar series about the army during the Napoleonic Wars so decided to write the series himself. Patrick O'Brien also said the reason he wrote the Aubrey-Maturin series was because he loved Hornblower but felt that it didn't deal with everyday life in the navy enough so wrote a series more focused on that aspect of the naval service. Hornblower seems to have influenced just about every bit of historical fiction dealing with the Napoleonic era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivans82 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 "Boiling Point " terrible film , very annoying..........BBC seem to think making a follow on TV drama series was a good idea........big mistake . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentleyman Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Watched 1st Episode Rubbish wont bother with the rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivans82 Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Payback new drama on ITV got off to a cracking start , finally looks like there`s one worth watching . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stirlin Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 3 hours ago, ivans82 said: Payback new drama on ITV got off to a cracking start , finally looks like there`s one worth watching . Have watched 3 episodes on itvx , as you say really worth the watch. Peter Mullen at his usual best as the chief baddie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 I am sure everybody remembers the Morecombe and Wise Andrew Preview sketch, this video shows its embryonic start. Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbruce Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 I’ve spent the last couple of weeks watching all 5 series of Ghosts. Absolutely brilliant I don’t know how I’ve missed for so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, bobbruce said: I’ve spent the last couple of weeks watching all 5 series of Ghosts. Absolutely brilliant I don’t know how I’ve missed for so long. The US series - which goes in a slightly different way - is also excellent and available on the iPlayer. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbruce Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, gingerjon said: The US series - which goes in a slightly different way - is also excellent and available on the iPlayer. I tried to watch it straight after but found the pilot episode too forced. Will leave it a bit and give it another go. Edited October 21, 2023 by bobbruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Just now, bobbruce said: I tried to watch it straight after but found the pilot episode too forced. Will leave it a bit and give it a bother go. In my view, it is significantly better than the already brilliant BBC series - especially once it hits its stride. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbruce Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) 20 minutes ago, gingerjon said: In my view, it is significantly better than the already brilliant BBC series - especially once it hits its stride. Will definitely give it another go was probably too soon after finishing that series to go through all the introductions again. I’ve got Detectorists ready to go so may come back to it after that. Edited October 21, 2023 by bobbruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 the repeats of the six million dollar man on freeview channel Legend - are taking me right back to junior school days - in fact I could just grab a criminal in beige flares and a porn tash now and throw him in to pile of empty cardboard boxes in an abandoned warehouse see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Cancel all engagements for Saturday 25th November... Destiny isn’t done with them yet… #DoctorWho: THE STAR BEAST, coming 25th November to @BBCiPlayer in the UK and @DisneyPlus in the rest of the world. pic.twitter.com/s7nlROcn09 — Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) October 25, 2023 2 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Warrior Dragon Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 1 hour ago, graveyard johnny said: the repeats of the six million dollar man on freeview channel Legend - are taking me right back to junior school days - in fact I could just grab a criminal in beige flares and a porn tash now and throw him in to pile of empty cardboard boxes in an abandoned warehouse Well, don't let any of us on here stop you, GYJ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 2 hours ago, graveyard johnny said: the repeats of the six million dollar man on freeview channel Legend - are taking me right back to junior school days - in fact I could just grab a criminal in beige flares and a porn tash now and throw him in to pile of empty cardboard boxes in an abandoned warehouse For years they've been trying to get a film remake of this called 'The Six Billion Dollar Man', off the ground. As far as I know it is still in production but I don't think it's got far yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolford6 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 16 hours ago, graveyard johnny said: the repeats of the six million dollar man on freeview channel Legend - are taking me right back to junior school days - in fact I could just grab a criminal in beige flares and a porn tash now and throw him in to pile of empty cardboard boxes in an abandoned warehouse In the Sweeney, there was alwaysa pile of empty 45-gallon drums or cardboard boxes for the slags' car to crash into when being chased down by Jack Regan's Ford Granada after a blag at a warehouse. 1 Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 7 hours ago, Wolford6 said: In the Sweeney, there was alwaysa pile of empty 45-gallon drums or cardboard boxes for the slags' car to crash into when being chased down by Jack Regan's Ford Granada after a blag at a warehouse. the oil drums were also on the six million dollar man which he picked up and threw - making all the oil spill out and the criminals slip on their behinds 1 see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 A warehouse full of empty cardboard boxes is also a popular site for the final fight in a cheesy action/martial arts movie. 1 Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 7 minutes ago, Futtocks said: A warehouse full of empty cardboard boxes is also a popular site for the final fight in a cheesy action/martial arts movie. what about the oil drums surely they could skilfully jump over them as they are rolled towards them? see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, graveyard johnny said: what about the oil drums surely they could skilfully jump over them as they are rolled towards them? In that kind of movie, oil drums are usually filled with the kind of explosives that can be set off in series by a single gunshot. Or a Zippo lighter, casually tossed over his shoulder by the hero as he struts towards the camera. Edited October 27, 2023 by Futtocks 1 Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 4 hours ago, Futtocks said: A warehouse full of empty cardboard boxes is also a popular site for the final fight in a cheesy action/martial arts movie. The Saint may hold the record. Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 17 minutes ago, Padge said: The Saint may hold the record. There are contenders... Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 TV's greatest ever cardboard box scene. 2 "I'm from a fishing family. Trawlermen are like pirates with biscuits." - Lucy Beaumont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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