Another Thursday, another slate of new additions for BritBox UK. Of course, the big headliner today is undoubtedly the first 2 series of Bergerac. It goes without saying that the entire box set would have been preferable but considering we already have all of the Christmas specials available (thanks to Britmas last year), this feels more like a marketing-savvy way to introduce an 80s television juggernaut, rather than being all weβll ever see of the John Nettles-led detective series.
> John Nettles stars as the scowling detective in this classic 80s crime caper. Set on the sunny isle of Jersey, ex-alcoholic Bergerac has got his own way of doing things when it comes to solving murders - much to his boss' chagrin.
Speaking of crime-solving, next up is a much more contemporary example of the genre from ITV. Unforgotten series 4 was made available today, with the last episode having aired late last month. Starring Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar, the inclusion of this 4th series allows BritBox UK to boast another complete box set. At least until the confirmed 5th series arrives. In a fun fact about the show, while it is most definitely an ITV production, it is actually distributed by BBC Worldwide, a commercial arm of the BBC.
> Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar star in this gripping cold-case drama as detectives investigating unsolved murders. Sifting through clues, they battle to reveal long-held secrets and bring justice to victims' families.
The third highlight for today stays with ITV but goes back to the 1980s. Instead of stopping crimes, Widows (airing between 1983 and 1985) sees a group of deceased monstersβ wives getting together to complete the job that got their husbands killed. Just one look at the promotional image for this series tells you just how quintessentially 80s it truly is. Thatβs not to rubbish it though, as it was BAFTA-nominated during its time.
> 80s crime caper. When their criminal hubbies are killed during an attempted robbery, three widows have a chance to start afresh. But when one of them finds the robbery plans, they decide to ο¬nish what their spouses started.
And finally, here is everything else that was added today:
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Grace (2021, ITV, 3 episodes) > John Simm stars as the troubled detective Roy Grace in this unsettling drama. Based on Peter James' best selling crime novel, it follows the brilliant yet unconventional Grace as he gets drawn into the case of a missing property de
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Sanjeev Bhaskar will play his older brother Cain.
I think thats a great choice. Really looking forward to seeing that.
Other characters that have been cast:
Dream/Morpheus/Sandman: Tom Sturridge
Lucifer: Gwendoline Christie
Roderick Burgess: Charles Dance
The Corinthian: Boyd Holbrook
Lucian/Lucienne: Vivienne Cheampong
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There are a lot of articles and books available covering Veer Savarkar Ji. However, some of the articles and the name of the books are given below for people to check them out.
- Article on Savarkar by MPT Acharya (Mahratta, 27 May 1938)[1 MB]
- British translation of letters written by Savarkar to his elder brother Babarao and British translation of poems written by poet Govind Darekar used in Babaraoβs case to implicate him and sentence him to Transportation for Life. In December 1908, to get an arrest warrant for Savarkar, the British Government forced an identification from Babarao that Savarkar was the author of these letters. Click here for translations [402KB]
- The Savarkar Case [200k]
- French Newspaper L'HumanitΓ© on Savarkar (13-july-1910) [372k]
- Jean-Laurent-Frederick Longuet (1876-1938) was a French lawyer and socialist and Karl Marx's grandson. He was the founder and editor of the newspaper Le Populaire. Click here for βSubmission to the Court of Arbitration at The Hague on behalf of Mr. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar by Jean Longuet, Attorneys of Appeal of Parisβ[5.62MB](French) Click here for English translation [374KB] (Copyright: Anurupa Cinar)
- The Anglo-French disagreement on the matter of refuge and extradition by Maurice Hamelin, member of Consultative Committee of the General Anthology (French original and English translation). Click here for the Original French document [2.17MB] , Click here for English translation [169KB] (Translation done by Tanvi Damle)
- Glasgow-based anarchist Guy Aldred was a supporter of India's independence and was the first Englishman to be imprisoned for this cause. After the British slammed the doors of the Cellular Jail on Savarkar on 04 July 1911, Guy Aldred, who then edited a periodical The Herald of Revolt cam
What an interesting content day today is. Normally when writing these weekly posts, thereβs some kind of tent pole addition with some level of classic pedigree. This Thursday doesnβt have that in any particularly standout manner. However, it it no way feels devoid of interesting options.
Take our first highlight for today as an example of what Iβm referring to. Leaving Neverland could be argued as 2019βs documentary event of the year both in the UK on Channel 4 and in the U.S. on HBO. Regardless of whether you regard the 2 feature-length episodes as a daring exposΓ© or a one-sided propaganda piece, it was a huge TV moment that is now completely ad-free on BritBox UK. Here is the official description:
> Hauntingly intimate doc series that delicately explores the child sexual abuse allegations made against Michael Jackson. Now in their 30s, Wade Robson & James Safechuck recount their youthful experiences & the shadow it has cast over their lives.
Edit: the following paragraph was edited to reference the correct show version and explain the confusion.
Switching gears to something a little more lighthearted, we have The Armstrong and Miller Show. This sketch show aired between 2007 and 2010, featuring Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller and is actually the second iteration of their sketch show, with the first from 1997 being incorrectly promoted as arriving today. Armstrong is perhaps most well known now for presenting hit quiz show Pointless, while Ben Miller starred as DI Richard Poole in the first 2 series of Death in Paradise. Here is the official synopsis:
> Comedy duo Alexander Armstrong & Ben Miller's bring their best characters together in this lively sketch show. Don't miss the posh WWII fighter pilots with surprisingly modern chat or the terminally clueless husband who swallows every lie he's fed.
Next up, we have a hard-hitting, somewhat controversial drama from the BBC, Apple Tree Yard. Starring Emily Watson and Ben Chaplin, this dark thriller originally aired in 2017 and struggled with criticism due to the inclusion of a graphic rape scene. Once again, here is the official description:
> Emily Watson & Ben Chaplin star in this dark thriller about an illicit affair that goes terribly wrong. When a respected scientist falls into the arms of a handsome stranger, the fallout threatens to rip her personal & professional life to pieces.
And finally, here is everything
... keep reading on reddit β‘After a lot of thought I've come up with my complete fancasting of Alice in Wonderland. What do you think? And what would you do? Just for fun...
Alice - Kiernan Shipka
The White Rabbit - Noel Fielding
The Queen of Hearts - Pam Ferris
The King of Hearts - Sanjeev Bhaskar
The Cheshire Cat - Tony Law
The Duchess - Patsy Byrne
The Caterpillar - Hannibal Burress
The Mad Hatter - Greg Turkington
The March Hare - Tim Heidecker
The Dormouse - Craig Charles
The Gryphon - Richard Ayoade
The Mock Turtle - Chris o'dowd
The Knave of Hearts - Matt Berry
The Mouse - Jullian Barrett
The Dodo - Bill Nighy
The Cook - Jennifer Saunders
The Pigeon - Sarah Millican
Playing cards: Two, Five, and Seven - Broden Kelly, Mark Bonanno, Zachary Ruane (Aunty Donna)
I really watch some episodes because of the people who are in it. There have been some really incredible actors on the show!! In particular my favourites are Richard Briers, Prunella Scales, Emily Mortimer, Annette Crosbie, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Alison Steadman, Josephine Tewson, Peter Capaldi, Sally Phillips, Henry Cavill
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Summary:
A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate timeline where they never existed.
Director:
Danny Boyle
Writers:
Jack Barth (story by), Richard Curtis (screenplay)
Cast:
- Himesh Patel as Jack Malik
- Lily James as Ellie Appleton
- Joel Fry as Rocky
- Ed Sheeran as Ed Sheeran
- Kate McKinnon as Debra Hammer
- Sanjeev Bhaskar as Jed Malik
- Alexander Arnold as Gavin
- Meera Syal as Sheila Malik
Rotten Tomatoes: 63%
Metacritic: 55/100
After Credits Scene? No
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The funeral director was asking us what we think Mum should wear in her casket.
Mum always loved to wear sarongs (fabric wraps that go around the torso and drape downward a bit like a long skirt would), so my uncle suggested that she wear a sarong in there.
The funeral director looked a bit confused, as did some of our family members, to which my uncle added:
"What's sarong with that?"
I started laughing like an idiot. He was proud of it too. The funeral director was rather shocked. We assured her, and our more proper relatives, that Mum would've absolutely loved the joke (which is very true).
His delivery was perfect. I'll never forget the risk he took. We sometimes recall the moment as a way help cushion the blows of the grieving process.
--Edit-- I appreciate the condolences. I'm doing well and the worst is behind me and my family. But thanks :)
--Edit-- Massive thanks for all the awards and kind words. And the puns! Love 'em.
I would have a daughter
Ever since the infamous Jojo Rabbit interview these two haven't been on air together. Yesterday it was Robbie and Sanjeev Bhaskar and the time before that it was Edith with Simran Hans. Could be a coincidence / schedule thing but Robbie and Edith were quite common pair of stand-ins in the past. Thoughts?
But Bill kept the Windows
True story; it even happened last night. My 5-year-old son walks up behind me and out of the blue says, "hey."
I turn to him and say, "yeah, kiddo? What's up?"
He responds, "it's dead grass."
I'm really confused and trying to figure out what's wrong and what he wants from me. "What? There's dead grass? What's wrong with that?"
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He says, totally straight-faced, "hay is dead grass," and runs off.
Anyone have the recent reading with Emma Thompson & Robert Lindsay? Thanks!
https://www.playbill.com/article/emma-thompson-sanjeev-bhaskar-emilia-clarke-robert-lindsay-are-part-of-virtual-reading-of-private-lives-september-13
You officially hit rock bottom
Really enjoying other people's ideas for episodes here - so here goes with my own
Episode One- The first cut is the deepest
No.9- Operating Theatre
In operating theatre no. 9 A team of surgeons perform heart surgery on prominent financer Sir Harry Radcliffe- but encounter unexpected complications
Featuring Sanjeev Bhaskar, Susie Wokoma and Anthony Stewart Head
(As an aside I think Reece said in a Q and A that he and Steve had begun a script for a No.9 set in an operating theatre)
Twist- the mild mannered anesthesist deliberately overdoses Sir Harry in revenge for the death of family members who lived in one of his badly maintained properties that collapsed
Episode 2- Tincan
No.9- Space station
The residents of Space station no.9 have half an hour to fix their oxygen supply- can retired astronaut Mike Griffith help save them from earth ?
Featuring Michaela Coel, Samson Kayo, Richard Ayoade Alex Lawther,
Episode 3 - the Lock down
No.9 - Prison Cell
Confined their prison cell during a prison riot McNally and Gregg share the stories of the circumstances that lead to their imprisonment
(A two hander between Steve and Reece)
Episode 4- Dance, dance dance No.9 - record
In a Northern Soul club several DJs compete to get hold of a rare record worth tens of thousands of pounds
Featuring Clarke Peters, Lesley Dunlop, Martin Freeman , and Paddy Considine
Twist - the vengeful wife of one DJ (played by Lesley Dunlop) has sent the record to a charity shop in revenge for her husband leaving her for another woman
Episode 5- A fighting chance No 9- batallion
1990 -The surviving members of the 9th Batallion meet to celebrate their CO David Harborne (Reece Shearsmith) 70th birthday.
Featuring David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Matt Lucas , Michael Smiley
Twist - David Harborne died during World War 2 aving the lives of his batallion
Episode 6 - Cabin fever No 9- holiday home
A group of friends on holiday get more than they bargained for when.their holiday home comes under attack from a mysterious force
Featuring Nina Wadia , Olivia Colrman and Danny John Jules
No it doesn't.
