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Post by Mikesgirl on Jun 13, 2024 0:45:46 GMT
I didn’t realize it at the time, but I think that whole season was a setup to help us let go of Will. I was disappointed with him several times during that season. The out of character behavior makes it easy for me to welcome a new parson this season. ![:shrug](//storage.proboards.com/6943657/images/UjEYIawKr0DSmqWzXgnU.gif)
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jun 13, 2024 18:54:35 GMT
![:lol](//storage.proboards.com/6943657/images/kZvKcZukVaJcAqJidzda.gif) I really don't know how much I will get out of this new season of Grantchester....I'll be spending most of my time staring at the new Vicar Alphy. ![:lol](//storage.proboards.com/6943657/images/kZvKcZukVaJcAqJidzda.gif)
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jun 13, 2024 19:18:53 GMT
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Post by libgirl2 on Jun 19, 2024 23:30:49 GMT
YAY!
Former subpostmaster Alan Bates has been awarded a Knighthood as part of King Charles III birthday honours.
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jun 20, 2024 20:57:06 GMT
Wow! I am thrilled to learn this! Thanks so much for sharing libgirl2!
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jun 20, 2024 23:03:04 GMT
According to Wikipedia: “In 2023, Bates won special recognition in the annual Pride of Britain Awards. He said in early 2024 that he had declined an appointment as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his campaigning, because Paula Vennells, a former Post Office Limited CEO, was still a Commander of the order (CBE).
On 14 June 2024 Bates received a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours. He said he was accepting the honour on behalf of the subpostmasters to whom "horrendous things" had happened.”
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Post by ccl on Jun 23, 2024 15:21:30 GMT
Vennells had her CBE revoked earlier this year so I would assume that factored into his accepting it now.
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jun 23, 2024 19:11:24 GMT
I remember that, the Post Office scandal created a huge stir after the airing. In January 2024, following the broadcast of "Mr Bates vs The Post Office", it attracted significant attention and by 9 January a petition to remove Vennells CBE had received 1.2 million signatures.
On 8 January 2024, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's spokesman said he would "strongly support" the Honours Forfeiture Committee if it decided to look at revoking Vennells's CBE appointment. On 9 January, Vennells stated that she would return her CBE "with immediate effect". The honour was formally revoked by King Charles III on 23 February for "bringing the honours system into disrepute".
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jun 23, 2024 19:21:06 GMT
A New Season of Hotel Portofino returns July 28th in 8/7pm slot that Professor T currently holds. The latter having it's Season Finale on 7/21/28.
Hotel Portofino episode 1 description says "Season 3 takes place about two years after the events in the season 2 finale. Bella is preparing for her father and sister’s visit arrival, but is thrown off when Cecil appears requesting a divorce."
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Post by Critical on Jun 24, 2024 5:18:35 GMT
WELL, the preview with the new hot priest coming to Grantchester sure took the sting out of Tom Brittney leaving. I was sitting here crying over that last scene with Will and Geordie (LOVE seeing men being tender with each other) and then came that preview. I'm like 50% less sad now ![:lol](//storage.proboards.com/6943657/images/kZvKcZukVaJcAqJidzda.gif)
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Post by MissGriss on Jun 24, 2024 7:17:41 GMT
😂😂😂
I just finished watching the episode you saw the preview for, and the new vicar is most definitely hot! It’s fun seeing him and Geordie start developing their relationship.
For some reason PBS has made the entire season available for streaming, and I’m having a hard time pacing myself. I watched the first three episodes back to back tonight.
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Post by Critical on Jun 24, 2024 8:28:57 GMT
😂😂😂 I just finished watching the episode you saw the preview for, and the new vicar is most definitely hot! It’s fun seeing him and Geordie start developing their relationship. For some reason PBS has made the entire season available for streaming, and I’m having a hard time pacing myself. I watched the first three episodes back to back tonight. Is that via PBS Passport? I only have the regular basic PBS streaming app on Roku and they tend to just make the most recent episode available and only for maybe a week.
I wouldn't be able to pace myself either! I have a thing for Indian men, so I'm really looking forward to seeing him!
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Post by MissGriss on Jun 24, 2024 9:27:07 GMT
Yes. PBS Passport. I decided a few months back to do a monthly donation to my local station with a Passport subscription as my “thank you gift.” I think it was $5/mo, so it’s no worse than any other streaming deal. I'm really enjoying it. For most shows, I have access to all episodes from all of the seasons.
I’m liking the new vicar. It certainly doesn’t hurt that he’s easy on the eyes.
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Post by FannyMare on Jun 24, 2024 18:05:42 GMT
WELL, the preview with the new hot priest coming to Grantchester sure took the sting out of Tom Brittney leaving. I was sitting here crying over that last scene with Will and Geordie (LOVE seeing men being tender with each other) and then came that preview. I'm like 50% less sad now ![:lol](//storage.proboards.com/6943657/images/kZvKcZukVaJcAqJidzda.gif) Omg, isn't the new vicar dishy! 😍
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jun 25, 2024 3:03:08 GMT
Yes. PBS Passport. I decided a few months back to do a monthly donation to my local station with a Passport subscription as my “thank you gift.” I think it was $5/mo, so it’s no worse than any other streaming deal. I'm really enjoying it. For most shows, I have access to all episodes from all of the seasons. I’m liking the new vicar. It certainly doesn’t hurt that he’s easy on the eyes. MissGriss, If you have PBS Passport, then you might already know that Professor T and DIRay have their new seasons also available for streaming. i love Alphy! Each Vicar brings their own challenges and personal style to the show. I was disappointed when I learned Tom Britney was leaving, and I agree Critical, that goodbye between Will and Geordie was ![:crying](//storage.proboards.com/6943657/images/BpZZgIuUTiHiuvXhbZmZ.gif) Just the best! I can’t control myself either and binged all of Grantchester first, then Professor T. I’ve watched three of the DI Ray episodes. ![:lol](//storage.proboards.com/6943657/images/kZvKcZukVaJcAqJidzda.gif) I also watch the Sunday episodes when they air each week. Family members out of state watch at the same time, and we text after each episode airs. It’s like family time together for us, so it’s special viewing episodes again on Sunday’s.
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Post by MissGriss on Jun 25, 2024 3:59:46 GMT
I haven't watched DI Ray, I started Professor T last year and then got distracted. I'll have to check it out again. I remember I liked it. Very quirky.
Back to Grantchester. I loved Tom Britney. I was so sad when he left!
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jun 25, 2024 17:51:38 GMT
I've had a year to process Will's leaving, having read about it last summer. I remember being upset when "Sidney" left, but, then my heart just gobbled up Will. So, I'm pretty sure everyone will soon love Vicar Alphy too.
Professor T will have some regular cast members leave the series as well. This the the result of popular demand for actors and doing multiple filming for other series. I remember when Nicola Walker left Unforgotten, I was so sad. But, then we got her back in the wonderful Annika series.
So, I hope we will see Tom Britney again.
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Post by FannyMare on Jun 25, 2024 19:24:09 GMT
We're enjoying DI ray.Parminder Nagra is a favourite of mine.I still remember her, from Bend it like Beckham.
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Post by MissGriss on Jun 26, 2024 10:42:35 GMT
I just finished binge watching Season 9 of Grantchester, and you all are in for a treat. It’s a great season. I’m just sad that it’s over.
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jun 27, 2024 4:26:05 GMT
Season 10 of Grantchester has been confirmed, so ![:yay](//storage.proboards.com/6943657/images/okPiVRyGlSrWkNWUhFiX.gif) I saw this in an article in Collider: “ Despite being filmed a year ago, Brittney still felt moved by the scene while discussing it, but he was even more emotional about his very last scene as Will, which was a clear-cut piece in Geordie’s office about the episode’s investigation and was filmed a week following the village scene. Brittney recalled, "As we got to the last take, it all hit me, and I couldn’t get through it because I kept crying. I knew on that last take I’m never going to speak as Will Davenport again, and it all came crashing like a tidal wave." Tom Britney
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jun 27, 2024 4:30:22 GMT
We're enjoying DI ray.Parminder Nagra is a favourite of mine.I still remember her, from Bend it like Beckham. Me too! I have to say this is another really good season of DI Ray. I love her to pieces!
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Post by Critical on Jul 1, 2024 6:42:02 GMT
WELL, the preview with the new hot priest coming to Grantchester sure took the sting out of Tom Brittney leaving. I was sitting here crying over that last scene with Will and Geordie (LOVE seeing men being tender with each other) and then came that preview. I'm like 50% less sad now ![:lol](//storage.proboards.com/6943657/images/kZvKcZukVaJcAqJidzda.gif) Omg, isn't the new vicar dishy! 😍 I just finished his first episode and *woof*, he's gorgeous. It's like Hot Priest 2.0.
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Post by FannyMare on Jul 1, 2024 6:44:54 GMT
Omg, isn't the new vicar dishy! 😍 I just finished his first episode and *woof*, he's gorgeous. It's like Hot Priest 2.0. I don't go to church, but for him, I could be easily persuaded. He has beautiful eyes..😍
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Post by Critical on Jul 1, 2024 8:45:16 GMT
I just finished his first episode and *woof*, he's gorgeous. It's like Hot Priest 2.0. I don't go to church, but for him, I could be easily persuaded. He has beautiful eyes..😍 As far as I can see, he has beautiful everything!
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Post by FannyMare on Jul 1, 2024 17:55:36 GMT
I don't go to church, but for him, I could be easily persuaded. He has beautiful eyes..😍 As far as I can see, he has beautiful everything! Yes, he does indeed. 💓 Rishi Nair was born on January 22, 1991 in Ealing, London, England, UK. My son is 52 today( Canada Day) I'm definitely robbing the cradle.
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Post by MissGriss on Jul 1, 2024 19:13:56 GMT
I really like the new vicar. Not only is he dishy, but I like the character and his approach to life and people. He generally has good boundaries and knows how to deal with situations.
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jul 1, 2024 21:18:48 GMT
We will come to see that Alphy is as adept at crime solving, as he is gorgeous to look at! I had a hard time not gushing all over the place and spoiling it for all of you. If he came on my property wanting a swim I would say, "Stay as long as you like, and do come as often as you like....Please." ![:lol](//storage.proboards.com/6943657/images/kZvKcZukVaJcAqJidzda.gif)
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jul 1, 2024 21:40:26 GMT
I read an interview article with Rishi Nair on TVLINE, I was going to share the link but, there are a few spoilers. So, I will share some of the non-spoiler content first, and if anyone wants spoilers see the link below. Was Alphy being shirtless and flirting at a pond eight minutes into your first episode something you expected?It was in the script, but I didn’t get the scripts until quite late. And I had just gone on holiday and, like, completely indulged and ate whatever I want. And then I came back and I remember having a meeting with the producers, and they were like, “We’ve got this scene, and it’s a shirtless scene,” and I was like, “Right, OK, cool.” Thinking I’m in an 18-week shoot, so maybe I’ve got six, seven weeks. “We’re filming it next week.” I was like, “What? You could have told me this before!”
The vicar has always been a desirable figure in Grantchester. Alphy got kissed by the eventual murder suspect in his first episode. (she watched her father die.)
He’s quite cheeky. He’s a “glass half-full kind of guy,” as he describes himself. And I think he’s quite modern. He believes in marriage, but he’s not ready to get married. Before he gets married, he wants to have some fun and just be chill. He likes meeting women, so I think that’s probably something we’ll see as this series develops and in future seasons. He’s someone that uses his humor to get out of tricky situations as well.
Situations like at the end of his first sermon, when he thanked the congregation for the warm welcome he didn’t receive and shook their hands. Leonard appreciated how Alphy made them squirm; fans will appreciate that Alphy likes Leonard already. How do you view that bond? Their relationship is so lovely because Leonard is the first person that actually offers friendship to Alphy in the village. That’s really moving when he comes over and brings a casserole as a peace offering. They bond because they’re both outsiders in this Grantchester world: Leonard because of his sexuality and Alfie because of his race. Leonard is quite good in offering Alfie some advice on how to deal with that. And Alphy knows what to expect: He knows people are gonna be judging him by his looks, by the color of his skin—it’s the ‘60s. He goes into everything head-first. “Killing them with kindness” is the best way to describe Alphy dealing with that kind of situation.
It was important to me to portray that stigma at the beginning, to see how people would react to seeing someone that looked like Alphy in that village, because that’s real life and that’s what would have happened. But then it was also important that the whole series wasn’t about that. We acknowledge it, and then we move on and we have Grantchester to do.
For anyone who doesn't mind spoilers, click on the link; but Be Warned! There are several reveals.
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Post by MissGriss on Jul 2, 2024 1:41:51 GMT
Fun article! Thanks!
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jul 14, 2024 19:13:44 GMT
For those Van der Valk fans: The team is back in action, and ready to tackle more of Amsterdam’s criminal underworld! Season 4 premieres on Sunday, September 15 at 10/9c.
Trailer above looks good, another exciting new season with characters I've grown fond of.
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