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Apr 24, 2023 08:02:19 #
I'm halfway through watching "Dalgliesh" on AcornTV. It's an English mystery series based on the books of P. D. James. It's very well written and acted. It's worth taking a look if only to see the detective driving his Jaguar E-Type coupe, V12. What a beautiful car! His sergeant drives a Capri. I had an E-Type and a Capri at one time.
Many of the characters are in wheelchairs at a "facility." I was surprised to learn that those actors actually need wheelchairs. One thing about being an actor in England: once you get in the loop, you have a job forever. I watch a lot of English TV, and I keep seeing the same actors playing different roles.
Many of the characters are in wheelchairs at a "facility." I was surprised to learn that those actors actually need wheelchairs. One thing about being an actor in England: once you get in the loop, you have a job forever. I watch a lot of English TV, and I keep seeing the same actors playing different roles.
Apr 24, 2023 08:23:17 #
Good to know. Since you have Acorn, I think you can watch the old "I Claudius" series. I had recently been viewing them again on DVD, and they still hold up!
Apr 24, 2023 09:21:40 #
Beowulf
Loc: Aquidneck Island, RI
Jerry, you have probably seen it already, but if not, try Murdoch Mysteries. It is a period piece series about a Toronto detective at the turn of the century. Dozens of episodes. And Murdoch, who is interested in all things science, often invents objects that presage modern technology. We really like the show and are still watching current episodes.
Apr 24, 2023 09:31:45 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Good to know. Since you have Acorn, I think you can watch the old "I Claudius" series. I had recently been viewing them again on DVD, and they still hold up!
I remember the first Claudius series years ago with Derek Jacobi. No interest in that!
Apr 25, 2023 08:02:31 #
Dalgliesh looks like a great series. Thanks for posting. Back in the day, I owned 2 1969 E-Types = roadster and 2+2. The V12 was an awesome motor but I never really liked the styling of the E-Type with the fender flares. However, it does look pretty great in this series. I currently own an ‘04 XK8 roadster with the V8. Since Ford acquired Jaguar about the time when the V8 appeared, many mistakenly believe it’s a Ford motor. However, Jag did develop the V8 and, in fact, Ford borrowed it for the Lincoln LS and Thunderbird.
Apr 25, 2023 09:32:31 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I recently rewatched the "I, Claudius" series on Acorn. Sorry to say, Jerry, but you just dropped ten points in my opinion of you. Sorry.I remember the first Claudius series years ago with Derek Jacobi. No interest in that!
I also watch the "Murdock Mysteries" on Acorn. When I finish Murdock I will probably drop Acorn. Getting rid of some of my subscription services.
Apr 25, 2023 11:55:00 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm halfway through watching "Dalgliesh"... (show quote)
Is it the coupe, one of the most beautiful cars ever made? Or is it the 2+2, an eyesore that ruined the magnificent coupe?
Apr 25, 2023 12:28:41 #
FreddB
Loc: PA - Delaware County
Does anyone know where you can get (watch or buy) the original “Prime Suspect” series with Helen Mirren?
BBC Shop doesn’t have it.
BBC Shop doesn’t have it.
Apr 25, 2023 12:38:27 #
FreddB wrote:
Does anyone know where you can get (watch or buy) the original “Prime Suspect” series with Helen Mirren?
BBC Shop doesn’t have it.
BBC Shop doesn’t have it.
We watched it last year on BritBox.
Apr 25, 2023 14:26:03 #
LDB415 wrote:
We watched it last year on BritBox.
Yes, it's on BritBox.
Apr 25, 2023 23:05:32 #
LDB415 wrote:
Is it the coupe, one of the most beautiful cars ever made? Or is it the 2+2, an eyesore that ruined the magnificent coupe?
I had a '67 coupe...or fixed head coupe as the Brits say. I hated the 2+2 because they raised the roof for the rear passengers, I always thought it looked like a duck.
Apr 25, 2023 23:07:53 #
cdayton wrote:
Dalgliesh looks like a great series. Thanks for po... (show quote)
I read a while back that with the V8 due for an update Jaguar saved development costs that would have been several hundred million dollars by buying a V8 from BMW.
May 2, 2023 08:15:41 #
FreddB wrote:
Does anyone know where you can get (watch or buy) the original “Prime Suspect” series with Helen Mirren?
BBC Shop doesn’t have it.
BBC Shop doesn’t have it.
That was an excellent series. We met Helen while waiting to get into a Broadway play. She was entering through the crew's door, and I told her how much I liked Prime Suspect. She seemed to appreciate that.
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