I was reminded recently of the ABC Australia series Utopia, top marksThe series is set inside the offices of the fictional Nation Building Authority, a newly created government organisation responsible for overseeing major infrastructure projects ranging from new roads and rail lines to airports and high rise urban... See More » (1)
I grew up watching Dr WhoOne of the best shows for a kid to marvel at. Dr Who first aired in Australia in 1965. The first Dr I saw was Jon Pertwee, 1970, followed by Tom Baker, 1974, Peter Davison, 1982, Colin Baker, 1984. I do not remember those that followed, Sylvester... See More »
Watching Doc Martin and one thing that is brought home to meThere is no way could I live in a place like Portwenn. I require anonymity. Portwenn is so small, the shops and services are too intimate. Everyone knows everyone else's business, probably because there is little else to do. I really do not enjoy... See More »
Oops, theys got the Irish R M over a barrelA ship with a full cargo of rum runs aground near Skebawn, and the locals engage in drunken revelry as the barrels wash ashore. The police search reveals practically no signs of rum. The Major tries to forget the frustrating rum incident with a snipe... See More »
Another snippet from The Irish R.MSlipper giving the Magistrate directions to Oweneen the Sprat's place. "You'll see a mound, sir, like a bit of a hill. And, er, if you follow the bohereen (unpaved country lane) to the right, and then you'll see some rocks around. Well, you wouldn't... See More »
Have you watched the series - The Irish R.M?Scene - Magistrate Sinclair is sitting down for breakfast, Mrs Cadogan brings in his breakfast and places it before Sinclair. Are you experimenting with the cinnamon Mrs Cadogan? Am I what? Well, there's a dark substance sprinkled on my egg. On... See More » (1)
The Sullivan's Matriarch Grace has passed awayAustralian actress and stage show stalwart Lorraine Baily, passed away last night at the age of 89. The war-time drama, The Sullivans ran from 1976 until 1983, was a must see for millions of Australians. Cast included Paul Cronin who played Grace's... See More » (2)
I love watching Period Dramas.Latest one I am watching is Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens. It focuses on the corrupting influence of money, social mobility and identity in Victorian London. (1)
