Kathryn Magson

Watching So Long Marianne (Leonard Cohen) on ITVX - only seen episode 1 so far & it's a definite  from me!

I've reported scammers to Facebook too (not records - offering tickets for sale & very obviously scammers) but profiles weren't removed - Facebook happy with the post & not breaching rules etc Not much else we can do is there? Just try to warn people & hope they don't fall for it.

On 02/11/2024 at 13:31, Mal C said:

Thats worthy of a Photo Competition entry Chris, really nice shot...

 

I'll second that! 

On 20/10/2024 at 19:19, Simon T said:

I remember it well. We were so naive, funny now thinking about all those 'public service' top-tips, like taking your doors off to build a fall-out shelter and hiding behind your settee.

On 13/10/2024 at 09:21, Mike said:

Threads BBC 1984

The news article linked below led me to re-watch the BBCs 1984 Threads 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2dp8197y3eo

A television drama about a fictional nuclear attack on the city of Sheffield had a profound effect on many who watched it in the 1980s. Now it has aired once again, we spoke to some first and second-time viewers to gauge their reaction.

40 years on, forgot how harrowing it was at the time 

I'd say alltime must watch tv but for the wrong reasons

anyone else re-visited it?

 

I've just watched Threads again - I'd forgotten just how harrowing it was to watch too. Definitely a must watch but as you say, for all the wrong reasons.

2 hours ago, Mike said:

Threads BBC 1984

The news article linked below led me to re-watch the BBCs 1984 Threads 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2dp8197y3eo

A television drama about a fictional nuclear attack on the city of Sheffield had a profound effect on many who watched it in the 1980s. Now it has aired once again, we spoke to some first and second-time viewers to gauge their reaction.

40 years on, forgot how harrowing it was at the time 

I'd say alltime must watch tv but for the wrong reasons

anyone else re-visited it?

 

I saw it first time round - saved it to watch again when I can steel myself to do it. As you say Mike - well worth a watch but for the wrong reasons.

2 hours ago, Steveb0610 said:

Hi all.

i am looking to make contact with a one time buddy, Dave Rimmer of Culcheth.

I anyone can help me it would be appreciated 

Steve Boocock of Culcheth 

He's on facebook if you're on there Steve - hope you manage to make contact with him. 

Did anyone watch "Till" on BBC2 on Sunday night? It's based on a true story exposing racism in 1950s Mississippi, when a 14 year old boy was murdered for paying a compliment to a white woman. Very sad story & well worth watching.

15 minutes ago, Slippers said:

Thanks Kathryn, glad you enjoyed it i(if 'enjoyed' is the right word)  Sort of film related, I'm currently watching 'Better call Saul' on Netflix . Once you get through the first couple of episodes in series one, which to be honest are mildly annoying, it settles down to become a truly great peice of Television.

Back on topic, one of the better films I've seen lately is 'Mr Jones' I think it's on Netflix - not entirely sure, it's all about Stalin's forced starvation of the Ukrainian people in the 1930s.

 

 

 

 

I've seen Mr Jones - it's another film well worth watching 

On 02/10/2024 at 12:22, Slippers said:

Bastarden (Danish Title) AKA The Bastard or 'The Promised Land' is well worth a watch - first thing to have kept me occupied for 2 hours for since I don't know when.  It's on the BBC Iplayer.

Thanks for recommending this. True story but it was difficult to watch - sad, violent, brutal, disturbing & thought provoking. Well worth watching. 

Pleased it's all going well for you Peter & big up the NHS!  

9 hours ago, Twoshoes said:

Binged watched the French crime series Sambre Anatomy of a Murder based on a true story about a serial rapist. My only downside being it says the series is meant to be a tribute to the victims and not factual. This led to  discussions between myself and Lou at various points as to whether this or that actually happened as some instances of police incompetence and indifference were astounding. One scene in particular led to lengthy talk on surely someone in the station would have questioned or had second thoughts, if you watch the series I'm pretty sure you will recognise this scene in particular. That said excellent acting, gripping story line well worth a watch.

I'm halfway through it & had pretty much the same thoughts - police incompetence etc. I reckon a bit of dramatic license makes for a more dramatic story-line - bit like some of the British press! Gripping series & well worth watching none the less. Have to say I do like to watch the French programmes - not only are they usually very good, they also help me to keep up with my French! 

Also just watched The Hunt for Raoul Moat (old series that was repeated very recently) Well worth another watch - it's easy to forget just how horrific it all was for those involved & also for the residents of the area.

On 08/09/2024 at 18:39, Peter99 said:

It's awful. But, I guess "let's play it because it's not well known" syndrome. 

Peter

I'll second that one Peter - it gets a thumbs down from me too!

R.I.P. Frankie & thank you for the music xx

I think The Game (Cold War spy thriller set in the 1970s) on BBC Iplayer is well worth a watch. I've found quite a few decent dramas on there recently. 

Is anyone watching Sherwood on BBC 1? It gets a big thumbs up from me - I do like my gritty dramas! 

Sad news - saw him at The Wheel back in the 1960s 

Brenda Holloway did You Didn't say a Word too, but it's Yvonne Baker's version every time for me 

I'm half-way through the first episode of Dead and Buried on BBCIplayer & I'm already hooked! Well worth watching. 

17 hours ago, Ricky Stuart said:

Hi all 

I'm Ricky, I have always been into vintage music , Including RnB, Mowtown, Rockin blues, Early Soul. Northern Soul,  My mum brought me up on that, Sadly went the Rockin blues  route but now getting a taste back for Northern Soul once again, After finding a fab location recently on my YouTube channel explores This has got me excited..Ritz Ballroom Brighouse,  Wow what an atmosphere here , Even though the dancing gas stopped, The History in the walls survives. 

Pleased to be a member of this Great Group. Thank you. KTF.

Welcome to Soul Source Ricky - enjoy! 

One of my friends back in the 1960s used to sing along - voice at full volume - to The Beatles Day Tripper. She was convinced the lyrics were "She's a big Jesus.." & not "She's a big teaser..." So embarrassed when she found out the correct words when she was young but laughs about it now.

Me? I've just been for a lung scan - nowt to worry about - just a routine thing, but that's about as exciting as my day's going to get! 

I normally see plenty of swallows, swifts & house martins every year swooping over the fields where I walk my dog - some just passing through heading north on migration & others decide to spend the summer here. This year we've had a few swallows passing through - none seem to have stayed & not seen any swifts or house martins at all....

Thanks for all your hard work Mike - it's very much appreciated 

R.I.P. Duke & thank you for the music - such a huge part of my teenage years. 

Have to be honest - I've never been a great fan of footie - but good luck guys - you've got this! I won't be absolutely glued to the match tonight, but I'll probably be doing a bit of channel-hopping to see how it's all going........