Classic low budget British sci-fi, relying on ideas and atmosphere rather than special effects. Good stuff Quatermass was the very pinnacle of this genre. I can watch those wonderful old series over and over again.
Earlier on I watched the third episode of The Third Day, which is set on Osea Island (a 30 minute drive from my house). It stars Jude Law, who is normally mediocre but actually does a decent job on this show. The story is utterly bizarre and hugely baffling yet strangely watchable at the same time. There was a 12-hour live stream from the island today, showing the large cast (mostly locals) going about their semi-demonic rituals and behaviours. Check it out if you get the chance.
I’ve not got around to watching it yet Ponders , didn’t realise it was set on Osea , I’ve almost booked up to stay there a few times , looks lovely. I’m watching Lovecraft Country atm , which I am sure is equally bizarre.
I often have old TV running when I am working at my desk. When I lived overseas I downloaded loads from an underground website, and I have it all on a server. Last week I watched Give Us A Break with Robert Lindsay - light-hearted fun - and The Long Firm which I enjoyed a lot - some obvious references to known crime and political figures. This week I am starting Hidden with Philip Glenister. A bit like Spooks with its convoluted plot but fun so far (Episode 2).
It's well worth a visit and has an otherworldly quality about it. The locals are a friendly bunch. Just make sure you check the times for the causeway!
Just come off the back of an “Amazon Prime” double header. Parasite - A really interesting movie , thoroughly deserving of winning the Best Picture Oscar. Borat Subsequent Moviefilm : Delivery of prodigious bride to American regime for make benefit once glorious nation of Kazakhstan - SBC delivers an even better movie than the first one (14 years ago) , so funny
Just the news to cheer us all up - the Vicar of Dibley is back on telly with THREE "lockdown specials" during the Christmas holiday period. Whoopee
Not correct. It was the only English word spoken by the Chinese butcher in Deadwood, a series that I highly recommend.
