[TV] What's good to watch on BBC iPlayer ?

[vegster]

History was no picnic.

It was at Hanging Rock ?

 

[vegster]

It's stunning. Not sure there's been a better series since the first series.

But, you would say that, wouldn't you ? Given your User Name

 

[Machiavelli]

But, you would say that, wouldn't you ? Given your User Name

There might be certain similarities between the two.

 

[The Clamp]

Wolf Hall, after a 9 year gap, season 2 has started. Excellent again.

But you can’t binge watch ahead, just one episode available.

Was watching Firebrand (new film set in the same period) and when it finished I was thirsty for more Henry VIII action.

Then I discovered WH was back. Excellent.

One episode at a time is a good way to watch this too I think. It’s very dense and rich .

 

[Weststander]

Was watching Firebrand (new film set in the same period) and when it finished I was thirsty for more Henry VIII action.

Then I discovered WH was back. Excellent.

One episode at a time is a good way to watch this too I think. It’s very dense and rich .

Good point, very long episodes and intense.

We watched series 1 this week (the last time was in 2015!) as a recap and because it’s great viewing.

 

[Birdie Boy]

Just binged 'Cheaters'

18 x 10 minute episodes about 2 sets of couples and their cheating ways ( different partners not cheating at cards)

Excellent scripts, casting and chemistry well recommended

Thanks for the recommendation, it was great! Funny as, just wished it had ended slightly differently or went on to a second series.

Another good one is, Alma is not Normal, very funny. 2 seasons.

 

[Is it PotG?]

We’ve had Welsh-language crime dramas in recent years, so why not Irish/Gaelic?

Crá, a new Irish-language crime drama is starts tonight on BBC iPlayer and BBC Northern Ireland.

A murder investigation begins when Garda Barry Roche (Alex Murphy) finds a body buried in the bog. In the most personal of cases, Garda Conall Ó Súilleabháin (Dónall Ó Héalai) discovers it is his mother, Sabine, who has been missing for 15 years.

Conall is forbidden from working on the case, but is drawn into the investigation by a determined young journalist Ciara-Kate (Hannah Brady), who is using her true-crime podcast to expose the village’s deepest secrets.

The power of modern media is revealed as every twist and turn of the investigation is broadcast to a growing audience through Ciara-Kate’s podcast.

As Conall and Ciara-Kate unravel the truth, they must confront a close-knit community bound by silence and its own moral codes. Will truth prevail or do some secrets stay buried forever?

Supporting Dónall, Alex and Hannah are a talented ensemble including Barry McGovern, Róisín Murphy, Tara Breathnach, Caoimhe Farren, and Alan Mahon.

 

[KZNSeagull]

The Phantom of the Open.
The splendid story of Maurice Flitcroft who holds the record for the worst score in Open golf championship history. His obituary read:
"Maurice Flitcroft ... was a chain-smoking shipyard crane-operator from Barrow-in-Furness whose persistent attempts to gatecrash the British Open golf championship produced a sense of humour failure among members of the golfing establishment"
Mark Rylance plays Flitcroft and is superb as always. Great stuff.

 

[Pevenseagull]

The Phantom of the Open.
The splendid story of Maurice Flitcroft who holds the record for the worst score in Open golf championship history. His obituary read:
"Maurice Flitcroft ... was a chain-smoking shipyard crane-operator from Barrow-in-Furness whose persistent attempts to gatecrash the British Open golf championship produced a sense of humour failure among members of the golfing establishment"
Mark Rylance plays Flitcroft and is superb as always. Great stuff.

Yep, watched that a while ago. Entertaining underdog story, a 'comfort' movie. Had a bit of a read up about him after watching the film. Great stuff indeed.

 

[Gwylan]

I remembered that they all did, other than Thomas Cranmer.

... not at this point anyway.

Rich, Gardiner and Wriothesley, the villains of the piece, all lived to relative old age and died peacefully

 

[Birdie Boy]

The Phantom of the Open.
The splendid story of Maurice Flitcroft who holds the record for the worst score in Open golf championship history. His obituary read:
"Maurice Flitcroft ... was a chain-smoking shipyard crane-operator from Barrow-in-Furness whose persistent attempts to gatecrash the British Open golf championship produced a sense of humour failure among members of the golfing establishment"
Mark Rylance plays Flitcroft and is superb as always. Great stuff.

Great film and remarkable story.
If you liked this, watch the greatest game ever played
It's on Disney+ but I thought I would mention it as it is on similar lines to this.

 

[KZNSeagull]

Great film and remarkable story.
If you liked this, watch the greatest game ever played
It's on Disney+ but I thought I would mention it as it is on sunniest lines to this.

The story of Francis Ouimet? I saw that years ago, another good story and film.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

This

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - Series 1: 1. Return to the Circus

Acclaimed adaptation of John le Carre's novel. When summoned by the cabinet watchdog for intelligence affairs, Smiley agrees to head the hunt for a secret service mole.

www.bbc.co.uk

Followed by this

Smiley's People - Episode 1

Seminal spy drama series from 1982. Two seemingly unconnected events summon master spy George Smiley from retirement.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[csider]

It’s the bbc. Unless like woke, box ticking & diversity pap.

Nothing.

 

[vegster]

This

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - Series 1: 1. Return to the Circus

Acclaimed adaptation of John le Carre's novel. When summoned by the cabinet watchdog for intelligence affairs, Smiley agrees to head the hunt for a secret service mole.

www.bbc.co.uk

Followed by this

Smiley's People - Episode 1

Seminal spy drama series from 1982. Two seemingly unconnected events summon master spy George Smiley from retirement.

www.bbc.co.uk

Saw the film version of Tinker with Gary Oldman as Smiley, it was nice and compact, the 1982 series looks like its 3 episodes too long.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Saw the film version of Tinker with Gary Oldman as Smiley, it was nice and compact, the 1982 series looks like its 3 episodes too long.

The film is like watching the Ladybird book of the Bible. It's crap.

 

[Weststander]

This

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - Series 1: 1. Return to the Circus

Acclaimed adaptation of John le Carre's novel. When summoned by the cabinet watchdog for intelligence affairs, Smiley agrees to head the hunt for a secret service mole.

www.bbc.co.uk

Followed by this

Smiley's People - Episode 1

Seminal spy drama series from 1982. Two seemingly unconnected events summon master spy George Smiley from retirement.

www.bbc.co.uk

I love those so much.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

The Listeners is quite an intriguing drama

 

[Is it PotG?]

We’ve had Welsh-language crime dramas in recent years, so why not Irish/Gaelic?

Crá, a new Irish-language crime drama is starts tonight on BBC iPlayer and BBC Northern Ireland.

A murder investigation begins when Garda Barry Roche (Alex Murphy) finds a body buried in the bog. In the most personal of cases, Garda Conall Ó Súilleabháin (Dónall Ó Héalai) discovers it is his mother, Sabine, who has been missing for 15 years.

Conall is forbidden from working on the case, but is drawn into the investigation by a determined young journalist Ciara-Kate (Hannah Brady), who is using her true-crime podcast to expose the village’s deepest secrets.

The power of modern media is revealed as every twist and turn of the investigation is broadcast to a growing audience through Ciara-Kate’s podcast.

As Conall and Ciara-Kate unravel the truth, they must confront a close-knit community bound by silence and its own moral codes. Will truth prevail or do some secrets stay buried forever?

Supporting Dónall, Alex and Hannah are a talented ensemble including Barry McGovern, Róisín Murphy, Tara Breathnach, Caoimhe Farren, and Alan Mahon.

Really good, strong enough storyline and wonderful scenery.

 

[Brovion]

..

Another good one is, Alma is not Normal, very funny. 2 seasons.

I saw this thread had re-surfaced and I thought "Ah! Must give a shout-out for Alma's not Normal"

Yes, excellent series. Very funny. Will probably offend some, which of course is part of its appeal. (And Ludwig fans it's written by and starred Sophie Willan, who played Holly Pinder)