Marvellous BBC2 at 9pm

[El Presidente]

What is it about ?

True story about a bloke with learning difficulties who has a job as a circus clown. He loses his job and, because he is a massive Stoke fan, goes to the club, and Lou Macari offers him a job as the kit man, and he goes on to be a club hero amongst fans and players. It's a triumph of the spirit.

 

[Bry Nylon]

True story about a bloke with learning difficulties who has a job as a circus clown. He loses his job and, because he is a massive Stoke fan, goes to the club, and Lou Macari offers him a job as the kit man, and he goes on to be a club hero amongst fans and players. It's a triumph of the spirit.

Love the bit when ... no, I shan't spoil it for those yet to watch and enjoy every single second of it. Just make sure you watch it.

 

[Morvangull]

True story brilliantly acted and told. As others have said it was enjoyable and emotional and surely must be in the running for some awards.

 

[atfc village]

Splendid viewing ,I draw the line at Port Vale

 

[Stat Brother]

What is it about ?

True story about a bloke with learning difficulties who has a job as a circus clown. He loses his job and, because he is a massive Stoke fan, goes to the club, and Lou Macari offers him a job as the kit man, and he goes on to be a club hero amongst fans and players. It's a triumph of the spirit.

Blimey El Pres, less than half the story and almost completely devoid of emotion.
What's your take on Romeo and Juliet? 'it's just one balcony & two poisonings' ***spoiler alert***

The rest of the thread is a good heads up as to the character.
Neil is a man deemed to be different but doesn't accept it, his life philosophy is 'I want to be happy so that's what I decided to be'. Neil then goes on to impact so many different lives with his force of good nature.

Superficially it's Alan Bennett does Forrest Gump but Tom Hanks can only dream of Toby Jones' performance, which was brilliant.
The script was brilliant and beautifully paced.
It was brilliantly funny and completely heart breaking, with no schmultz.

I just can't imagine there being a better programme/TV film this year.

 

[Lindfield by the Pond]

Twas very, very good..

 

[surrey jim]

Is this the first thread in NSC history where everyone agrees? *not seen film but will look it up over the weekend

 

[Garage_Doors]

True story about a bloke with learning difficulties who has a job as a circus clown. He loses his job and, because he is a massive Stoke fan, goes to the club, and Lou Macari offers him a job as the kit man, and he goes on to be a club hero amongst fans and players. It's a triumph of the spirit.

Thanks for that, defo going to have a look at that.

 

[Barham's tash]

On the thread title I assumed it was a Richie Benaud homage.

Marvellous effort that. Really super shot.

 

[pastafarian]

Superb quality television

more of the same please BBC

 

[Insel affe]

Recorded it last night and can not wait to watch it now.

 

[Return of the Rev]

must see tv.

That was fantastic.
I would now list the reasons why i thought it was brilliant, but that would just be me writing 'brilliant' about 20 times.

So to save time:-

brilliant x 20.

marvelous x 20

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

Toby Jones was magnificent. Surely a shower of awards will come his way

 

[Lethargic]

His attitude to life is to be admired and a great dark sense of humour illustrated by the and Macari interivew and pants scene (these ones chaff), also brilliantly acted. What came across was despite his learning difficulties no one felt sorry for him he actually inspired others around him who found it a genuine pleasure to be his friend.

 

[Marxo]

Strange seeing Tony Curran in such a benign role after seeing him as Datak Tarr in Defiance. Lou Macari top bloke.

 

[Chicken Runner61]

I did say a few days ago that this was good.

Should get a few awards

https://nortr3nixy.nimpr.uk/showthread.php?309537-Marvellous-BBC2-9-25-thurs-25th-sept

 

[Return of the Rev]

i did say a few days ago that this was good.

Should get a few awards

https://nortr3nixy.nimpr.uk/showthread.php?309537-marvellous-bbc2-9-25-thurs-25th-sept

i also said it,but after you said it and before the other guy said it! Marverlous!

https://nortr3nixy.nimpr.uk/showthread.php?309609-marvelous!-looks-a-good-watch

 

[Chicken Runner61]

i also said it,but after you said it and before the other guy said it! Marverlous!

https://nortr3nixy.nimpr.uk/showthread.php?309609-marvelous!-looks-a-good-watch

Yes but you are more holy than I Rev!

 

[Steve Foster]

watched the play last night. Can honestly say, thought it was the best piece of TV watched in 2014.
Really enjoyable, moving, no American schmaltz & real life too

 

[Return of the Rev]

yes but you are more holy than i rev!

and i know a few bishops