wearysmith Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 On 26/04/2020 at 23:04, Baron99 said: New adaptation of 'Van der Valk' starring Marc Warren. At least it's something a bit more meatier from ITV on a Sunday night other than the usual period or cosy, warm hearted drama. However it's the usual, formulaic cop drama. Loner, maverick cop, no regards for the rules, as do the small team that he leads. All the police work is done on a bar not the station for some reason? As for it being set in Amsterdam, it could have been set anywhere. Also think that Warren is mis-cast in the main role. He doesn't have the gravitas to be a police inspector & with the cockney accent, I expect the rest of the 'Hustle' team to show up. Yeah, I'm not sure if it's working either - yet. The makers are to be commended that nothing's rushed and not crammed neatly into 42 minutes episodes. I like that it's long and sprawling. just as adult entertainment should be. But is Warren Van der Valk? Hmm. Need to see more I reckon. He'll probably settle in to the role (or 'new' viewers will just accept him without referencing Barry Foster every two minutes). The original was gritty and the remake certainly has retained that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
despritdan Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 I've been watching the Matt Helm films from the sixties which I vaguely remember seeing when they first came out. They're very silly with wafer thin plots but Dean Martin's easy going charm makes them enjoyable. Anyone who's seen 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' will recognise a couple of scenes featuring Sharon Tate in the last one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron99 Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Just started on channel 81, (Talking Pictures). "The Boys from Brazil." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speleo1 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Oh dear more repeats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron99 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Merlin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintor Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Cardinal, is anyone else having trouble telling what they are saying!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cressida Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 BBC 2 - I'll get this, a celebrity dinner party with questions, the loser has to pick up the bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron99 Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Pilot episode of 'Starsky & Hutch', recorded a few weeks ago. It's a different bloke playing Capt. Dobey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalman Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 (edited) Forged by Fire on Blaze this evening has got to be the most niche programme ever. Oh, and also the original Van der Valk with Barry Foster on Talking Pictures TV at 9pm on Friday. Knocks the spots off present day stuff, though it's interesting to see how many cigars and how much booze he consumes every episode! Edited June 14, 2020 by metalman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 13 hours ago, metalman said: Forged by Fire on Blaze this evening has got to be the most niche programme ever. Oh, and also the original Van der Valk with Barry Foster on Talking Pictures TV at 9pm on Friday. Knocks the spots off present day stuff, though it's interesting to see how many cigars and how much booze he consumes every episode! I love forged in fire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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