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1923 (2022)
I quite like this hokum
It looks like a Wilbur Smith novel but I do like it.
Surely hanging several sheep herders and then being shot by a mob, one wielding a Thompson machine Gun would get to the ears of the authorities?
Jerome Flynns Scottish accent is absolutely awful, as are many of the other actors attempt at a Scots and Irish brogue. Much as I like Mr Flynn, they could have got a Scottish actor to play the part. Or hire a new Voice Coach.
I love the Tugboat with its Rope strop auto pilot system, why did we spend millions to Sperry for the Electronic system when a piece of rope would do the job?
And sail it at night with all lights in the wheelhouse and on deck blazing away. You would not be able to see out at all to avoid other ships etc.
And the lovely ships voice radio with perfect reception akin to 21st century VHF in 1923 when White Star Liners at the time had to tap messages out in Morse Code.
But heyho its a story I guess.
Entertaining.
Summer of Rockets (2019)
The BBC Box Tickers will be pleased
Good acting, costumes , props. But the rest is bonkers- using the mores of the 21st century and applying them to 1958-it doesn't work.. The Box tickers at the BBC will be smiling over their 'Guardians' though.
The Bench (2001)
Of its time
Now this programme is almost 20 years old, mysogyny and excess drinking in the office and after hours is rife , with a lot of behaviour which is not acceptable nowadays, it is of its time. Nevertheless, it is an entertaining courtroom drama with spots of comedy. I like it. Maybe someone could produce an up to date version. It is about a magistrates court in wales, showing the trials and tribulations of the court staff, the magistrates themselves and the relationship between the various lawyers and officials who work there .