Decent stuff on TV

Posted by: JamieWednesday on 15 January 2015

We've had a few threads about interesting things to watch but it's all a bit fragmented. Thought I'd start a thread for decent telly going forwards...

 

Anyone watch  "Life of a Mountain: A Year on Scafell Pike"?

 

Excellent programme on BBC4 so guess on iplayer if you missed it.

 

Epic visually and there's no tedious commentary all over it. The talking is done by people who work and play there.

 

Posted on: 15 January 2015 by GraemeH

'The Good Wife' and 'House of Cards' due imminently on BBC4 & Netfilx respectively.

 

G

Posted on: 15 January 2015 by tonym
Originally Posted by JamieWednesday:

We've had a few threads about interesting things to watch but it's all a bit fragmented. Thought I'd start a thread for decent telly going forwards...

 

Anyone watch  "Life of a Mountain: A Year on Scafell Pike"?

 

Excellent programme on BBC4 so guess on iplayer if you missed it.

 

Epic visually and there's no tedious commentary all over it. The talking is done by people who work and play there.

 

Recorded, will watch tomorrow. 

 

I've been enjoying " American Horror Story" on Fox HD. Very black humour and not for the faint-hearted but brilliantly acted, with an excellent script.

Posted on: 15 January 2015 by Redmires

I'm looking forward to this on BBC4, starting tomorrow (16th)

 

Sound of Song

 

Episode 1

To open the series, Neil investigates how songs were recorded for the first time, the listening revolution in the home that followed and the birth of a new style of singing that came with the arrival of the microphone - crooning. He also looks at the songwriting genius of Irving Berlin and the interpretative power of singers Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong and Bing Crosby.

 

Episode 2

Musician Neil Brand explores the magical elements that come together to create great songs by recreating some of the most memorable and innovative recording sessions in music history - from Elvis's slapbackecho in Memphis and the Beatles' tape loops at Abbey Road to Phil Spector's Wall of Sound and the Beach Boys' pop symphonies.

 

Posted on: 15 January 2015 by Dungassin
Originally Posted by Redmires:

I'm looking forward to this on BBC4, starting tomorrow (16th)

 

Sound of Song

 

Episode 1

To open the series, Neil investigates how songs were recorded for the first time, the listening revolution in the home that followed and the birth of a new style of singing that came with the arrival of the microphone - crooning. He also looks at the songwriting genius of Irving Berlin and the interpretative power of singers Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong and Bing Crosby.

 

Episode 2

Musician Neil Brand explores the magical elements that come together to create great songs by recreating some of the most memorable and innovative recording sessions in music history - from Elvis's slapbackecho in Memphis and the Beatles' tape loops at Abbey Road to Phil Spector's Wall of Sound and the Beach Boys' pop symphonies.

 

+1.  I set the PVR on series recording.

Posted on: 16 January 2015 by Willie Mo

Harry and Paul's story of the twos, is still available on BBC iplayer. Very well done, I was a bit too young to watch the Forsyth Saga, but knew of it.

Posted on: 18 January 2015 by Paper Plane

The Beeb's adaptation of Wolf Hall looks to be worth watching.

 

Also, I've enjoyed the new Foyle's War series.

 

steve

Posted on: 18 January 2015 by Kevin-W

And of course there's also Engrenages, the current occupier of BBC4's Saturday night subtitled drama slot, which is absolutely superb. Two cracking episodes again last night, and well worth catching up on iPlayer if you've missed them.

Posted on: 18 January 2015 by fatcat

Count Arthur Strong. (Written by Graham Linehan)

 

Series 2 is on at the moment, top notch comedy.

 

Posted on: 18 January 2015 by Redmires
Originally Posted by fatcat:

Count Arthur Strong. (Written by Graham Linehan)

 

Series 2 is on at the moment, top notch comedy.

 

 

Excellent comedy - the Radio 4 series was even better.

Posted on: 18 January 2015 by fatcat
Originally Posted by Redmires:
Originally Posted by fatcat:

Count Arthur Strong. (Written by Graham Linehan)

 

Series 2 is on at the moment, top notch comedy.

 

 

Excellent comedy - the Radio 4 series was even better.

I only managed to catch a couple of the radio shows, but, I must agree they where excellent. For some reason even though I know there are some first rate programs on Radio 4, I only listen to it when in the car, wouldn't dream on listening to the Radio 4 in the house.