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Post by Mikesgirl on Dec 7, 2019 20:16:43 GMT
More things to look forward to in months ahead on Masterpiece:
Remember the newly deceased Pamuk being dragged down the hall in middle of night in Downton Abbey? Theo James will star as Sidney Parker in Sanditon. Parker, a moody and complicated self-made man, is confident and even irascible. But when young Charlotte Heywood unexpectedly arrives at the seaside resort of Sanditon, Parker finds himself undone by this spirited, opinionated young woman.
Academy Award actress Helen Hunt comes to MASTERPIECE for the first time in the epic World War II drama, World on Fire. Hunt portrays American broadcaster and journalist Nancy Campbell, who is driven to tell the real and often forbidden stories from the frontlines of Warsaw in 1939.
Sean Bean (Game of Thrones) takes on a very different role as Douglas Bennett in World on Fire, a father whose experiences of war have made him an ardent pacifist. But as his own children go off to the war, Bennett is left both bereft and brave.
Diana Rigg returns to MASTERPIECE in a lush new version of the classic, All Creatures Great and Small. Rigg will play Mrs. Pumphrey, the memorable owner of the Pekingese, Tricki-Woo. No airdate has been announced for All Creatures Great and Small.
The actor who played Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter series is coming to MASTERPIECE! Matthew Lewis will star as Hugh Hulton, a rich landlord, in All Creatures Great and Small.
And one of my favorite TV characters..... the crumpy, irascible, yet somehow lovable star of House, (Dr Gregory House), Hugh Laurie will return to MASTERPIECE in Roadkill, alongside Helen McCrory. Written by David Hare, Roadkill is a political thriller about Peter Laurence, a self-made politician. Laurence’s life is falling apart, but will he be able to our-run his secrets? No airdate has been set for Roadkill yet.
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Post by FannyMare on Dec 7, 2019 21:59:48 GMT
More things to look forward to in months ahead on Masterpiece: Remember the newly deceased Pamuk being dragged down the hall in middle of night in Downton Abbey? Theo James will star as Sidney Parker in Sanditon. Parker, a moody and complicated self-made man, is confident and even irascible. But when young Charlotte Heywood unexpectedly arrives at the seaside resort of Sanditon, Parker finds himself undone by this spirited, opinionated young woman. Academy Award actress Helen Hunt comes to MASTERPIECE for the first time in the epic World War II drama, World on Fire. Hunt portrays American broadcaster and journalist Nancy Campbell, who is driven to tell the real and often forbidden stories from the frontlines of Warsaw in 1939. Sean Bean (Game of Thrones) takes on a very different role as Douglas Bennett in World on Fire, a father whose experiences of war have made him an ardent pacifist. But as his own children go off to the war, Bennett is left both bereft and brave. Diana Rigg returns to MASTERPIECE in a lush new version of the classic, All Creatures Great and Small. Rigg will play Mrs. Pumphrey, the memorable owner of the Pekingese, Tricki-Woo. No airdate has been announced for All Creatures Great and Small. The actor who played Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter series is coming to MASTERPIECE! Matthew Lewis will star as Hugh Hulton, a rich landlord, in All Creatures Great and Small.
And one of my favorite TV characters..... the crumpy, irascible, yet somehow lovable star of House, (Dr Gregory House), Hugh Laurie will return to MASTERPIECE in Roadkill, alongside Helen McCrory. Written by David Hare, Roadkill is a political thriller about Peter Laurence, a self-made politician. Laurence’s life is falling apart, but will he be able to our-run his secrets? No airdate has been set for Roadkill yet. Omg, everything looks great! Thank you
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Post by FannyMare on Dec 23, 2019 17:49:59 GMT
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Post by Mikesgirl on Dec 24, 2019 18:52:55 GMT
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Post by FannyMare on Jan 10, 2020 18:01:01 GMT
Sanditon starts Sunday, and Howard's End is on before that
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jan 10, 2020 23:14:40 GMT
Thanks Fanny!! YES!!!!!! It's finally time, seems like I've been waiting forever! Sanditon, Jane Austen’s final novel, is premiering on MASTERPIECE on PBS on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 9/8c! I believe there are 8 episodes total.
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Post by FannyMare on Jan 13, 2020 6:20:07 GMT
Thanks Fanny!! YES!!!!!! It's finally time, seems like I've been waiting forever! Sanditon, Jane Austen’s final novel, is premiering on MASTERPIECE on PBS on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 9/8c! I believe there are 8 episodes total. I loved it, did you? Theo James as Sidney, is delicious, I would not have turned away, when he got out if the water. I can see why this was originally called, The brothers. Arthur and his toast..lol I loved Heywood's spirit, she just pulled some very odd faces sometimes decider.com/2020/01/12/sanditon-episode-2-recap-theo-james-sidney-parker-naked/..
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jan 15, 2020 4:53:16 GMT
YES! I wish I could watch all the episodes immediately! I’ve been crushing on Theo James since the previews, amazing how different his character is from the Pamuk role he played in Downton. I did not find him that attractive as Pamuk, so was curious when I saw he was cast. When I saw him in the previews, I knew he was perfect! What a delicious hottie! I enjoyed Kris Marshall as his older brother Tom, he always adds a lovable sort of clumsy character to his roles. He was my favorite ‘Death in Paradise’ Inspectors. I love Rose Williams as Charlotte, just what I would expect for Jane Austin’s heroine. Anne Reid (Last Tango in Halifax) once made the comment: “Why am I cast as dreadful mothers? I’m adorable!” Great casting all around! Also enjoying this Masterpiece PBS rendition of Howard’s End, although the original film earned many well deserved Oscars.
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Post by FannyMare on Jan 15, 2020 16:09:23 GMT
YES! I wish I could watch all the episodes immediately! I’ve been crushing on Theo James since the previews, amazing how different his character is from the Pamuk role he played in Downton. I did not find him that attractive as Pamuk, so was curious when I saw he was cast. When I saw him in the previews, I knew he was perfect! What a delicious hottie! I enjoyed Kris Marshall as his older brother Tom, he always adds a lovable sort of clumsy character to his roles. He was my favorite ‘Death in Paradise’ Inspectors. I love Rose Williams as Charlotte, just what I would expect for Jane Austin’s heroine. Anne Reid (Last Tango in Halifax) once made the comment: “Why am I cast as dreadful mothers? I’m adorable!” Great casting all around! Also enjoying this Masterpiece PBS rendition of Howard’s End, although the original film earned many well deserved Oscars. I really enjoyed Howard's End,, as well .Theo James has stolen many hearts..it's all I keep reading...❤
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jan 16, 2020 23:40:45 GMT
Sanditon is listed clearly as "Season 1". Suggesting (only) there might be a Season 2, and after watching all 8 episodes on PBS Passport, I understand why.
Andrew Davies (who did such a wonderful job adapting Pride and Prejudice), chose to end this Season, before completing it..... in the hopes he would be given a Season 2. I don't understand why he did not seize the opportunity to finish the work. (Instead he added something Jane did not include in her first 12 Chapters.... A controversial relationship between the step siblings.) He could have eliminated the filler, and given us a satisfying completion without 'hooking' us into waiting or hoping for a Season 2.
When this Season 1 adaptation was shown in UK, Austen fans loved it, but were upset over the fact that Davies leaves this in the end, as an uncompleted work (or worse, a non-Austenlike ending). He leaves Austen viewers "hanging" in the hopes of a "to be continued" Season 2. I'm sure if he is given the go-ahead for Season 2, he will deliver an Austen ending. But, until then, I consider this an unfinished Austen adaptation.
ETA: I didn't realize this but over the years several authors have attempted to complete Sanditon. Unfortunately, Andrew Davies chose the more recent Kate Riordan version to adapt. The first one completed in the 1975, is more seamless and harmonious with Austen's writing but, was overlooked for this adaptation.
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Post by babbred on Jan 17, 2020 14:30:55 GMT
Sanditon is listed clearly as "Season 1". Suggesting (only) there might be a Season 2, and after watching all 8 episodes on PBS Passport, I understand why. Andrew Davies (who did such a wonderful job adapting Pride and Prejudice), chose to end this Season, before completing it..... in the hopes he would be given a Season 2. I don't understand why he did not seize the opportunity to finish the work. (Instead he added something Jane did not include in her first 12 Chapters.... A controversial relationship between the step siblings.) He could have eliminated the filler, and given us a satisfying completion without 'hooking' us into waiting or hoping for a Season 2. When this Season 1 adaptation was shown in UK, Austen fans loved it, but were upset over the fact that Davies leaves this in the end, as an uncompleted work (or worse, a non-Austenlike ending). He leaves Austen viewers "hanging" in the hopes of a "to be continued" Season 2. I'm sure if he is given the go-ahead for Season 2, he will deliver an Austen ending. But, until then, I consider this an unfinished Austen adaptation. ETA: I didn't realize this but over the years several authors have attempted to complete Sanditon. Unfortunately, Andrew Davies chose the more recent Kate Riordan version to adapt. The first one completed in the 1975, is more seamless and harmonious with Austen's writing but, was overlooked for this adaptation.
Unfortunately, I won't be watching it or the rest of Season 1. I finally watched the pilot episode this week, and it just wasn't for me. I'm not a hardcore Austen fan (I'm more of a Bronte person), but I have read all of her books and I like them. This just did not seem very Austen-like. Incest? Sexual abuse? Messing around outside of marriage/possible rape? Austen was a vicar's daughter. Even if she knew about these things, she wouldn't have written about them. It seems more like an excuse to make a modern soap opera with costumes, which is a real bugbear with me. (I had a love/hate relationship with Downton Abby because of this.)
I didn't necessarily mind the girl from Antigua being such a major part of the plot. This was right about the time when the British anti-slavery crusade was at its height. However, I don't think it was particularly Austen-like, either. She only briefly referenced the Caribbean islands in one of her novels. Literary scholars still debate whether she was pro- or anti-slavery. (Personally, I believe it was the latter.) If Austen had wanted to make slavery a bigger deal, she certainly could have done so.
It's funny, but I didn't mind the nudity at the beach. That was very historically accurate! I have a book that talks about how the Victorians were not nearly so prudish as we think. Evidently, women would run around with no clothes on the beach, as well. The beaches were strictly segregated, but sometimes men would come over to ogle the women and the attendants would chase them off. When both sexes began bathing suits in the mid-19th century, some people complained because they said it was unfair!
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Post by FannyMare on Jan 27, 2020 5:48:41 GMT
I'm enjoying Sandition. I love Otis, and there's no incest, they are brother and sister by marriage only.. I'm also enjoying, Howards End.
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Post by babbred on Jan 27, 2020 14:11:36 GMT
It's funny, because I read Howard's End for a college English class. Because that was a few years ago (cough, cough) I had forgotten the details. I'm really enjoying this dramatization. It's fascinating to see the different levels of English life. I must say I feel for Mr. Wilson. I wouldn't want to eat at that "protein restaurant", either!
I think that most novels would be better suited for a TV adaptation than a movie. For instance, all these Little Women movies bug me because they leave so much out. Much better to take your time so that you can tease out what the author wanted to say and really see the characters develop.
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Post by Eastcoastmom on Jan 27, 2020 15:24:33 GMT
I'm enjoying Sandition. I love Otis, and there's no incest, they are brother and sister by marriage only.. I'm also enjoying, Howards End. No, there's no incest there but they do call each other brother and sister and the show is portraying their relationship in an incestuous light. Otherwise, why would Clara be so upset upon seeing Sir Edward adjusting Esther's corset stays while nuzzling her neck? We don't know when their parents married. If they were raised together from childhood, then that is all kinds of ick imo. If they were adults when their parents married, then I guess it would be okay. In any case, it seems like Sir Edward is toying with Esther's emotions. She is besotted with him. He with her, not so much. I like the foreman, young Stringer. I wish he were end game with Charlotte instead of Sidney. Sidney hasn't said why he doesn't want Otis to be with Georgianna. Perhaps she is jumping to conclusions. Georgianna is an heiress and it would seem that Otis has no money. Perhaps it's as simple as that. Why in the world would Tom Parker buy his wife such an expensive necklace knowing what dire straits he is in? Foolish man!
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Post by FannyMare on Jan 27, 2020 15:56:21 GMT
I'm enjoying Sandition. I love Otis, and there's no incest, they are brother and sister by marriage only.. I'm also enjoying, Howards End. No, there's no incest there but they do call each other brother and sister and the show is portraying their relationship in an incestuous light. Otherwise, why would Clara be so upset upon seeing Sir Edward adjusting Esther's corset stays while nuzzling her neck? We don't know when their parents married. If they were raised together from childhood, then that is all kinds of ick imo. If they were adults when their parents married, then I guess it would be okay. In any case, it seems like Sir Edward is toying with Esther's emotions. She is besotted with him. He with her, not so much. I like the foreman, young Stringer. I wish he were end game with Charlotte instead of Sidney. Sidney hasn't said why he doesn't want Otis to be with Georgianna. Perhaps she is jumping to conclusions. Georgianna is an heiress and it would seem that Otis has no money. Perhaps it's as simple as that. Why in the world would Tom Parker buy his wife such an expensive necklace knowing what dire straits he is in? Foolish man! Their parents could have married when they were very young, all I'm saying, is they aren't brother and sister. I think their relationship is moving on, but it's never bothered me. I think Tom Parker thought Sidney was going to come home, with fantastic news about the Regatta, it was a silly thing to buy such an expensive gift. Stringer has been moony over Charlotte ( who still pulls very strange faces) since he met her.
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Post by babbred on Jan 27, 2020 18:26:26 GMT
I'm enjoying Sandition. I love Otis, and there's no incest, they are brother and sister by marriage only.. I'm also enjoying, Howards End. No, there's no incest there but they do call each other brother and sister and the show is portraying their relationship in an incestuous light. Otherwise, why would Clara be so upset upon seeing Sir Edward adjusting Esther's corset stays while nuzzling her neck? We don't know when their parents married. If they were raised together from childhood, then that is all kinds of ick imo. If they were adults when their parents married, then I guess it would be okay. In any case, it seems like Sir Edward is toying with Esther's emotions. She is besotted with him. He with her, not so much. I like the foreman, young Stringer. I wish he were end game with Charlotte instead of Sidney. Sidney hasn't said why he doesn't want Otis to be with Georgianna. Perhaps she is jumping to conclusions. Georgianna is an heiress and it would seem that Otis has no money. Perhaps it's as simple as that. Why in the world would Tom Parker buy his wife such an expensive necklace knowing what dire straits he is in? Foolish man!
to the incest part. That's pretty much how I saw it. Also, there's no way they could have lived together back in that time if the world didn't see them as brother and sister.
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jan 27, 2020 21:36:46 GMT
I think the references to them being raised as brother and sister (since childhood), and then romanticized, are something Austen would not have emphasized in her writings. But, if she had.....it would not have been portrayed, as it has in this adaptation. I think Austen was being a little daring introducing the main character of Ms Lambe, a beautiful, much pursued heiress and ward of Sydney; and thankfully, that is how social changes come about. Someone being brave, and raising the level of society consciousness. Sadly, I don’t think this adaptation does justice to Ms Austen writings, nor the opportunity to bring a satisfied resolution to her story. Knowing this, you will be more accepting and perhaps appreciative of the outcome.
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Post by FannyMare on Jan 27, 2020 21:47:39 GMT
I think the references to them being raised as brother and sister (since childhood), and then romanticized, are something Austen would not have emphasized in her writings. But, if she had.....it would not have been portrayed, as it has in this adaptation. I think Austen was being a little daring introducing the main character of Ms Lambe, a beautiful, much pursued heiress and ward of Sydney; and thankfully, that is how social changes come about. Someone being brave, and raising the level of society consciousness. Sadly, I don’t think this adaptation does justice to Ms Austen writings, nor the opportunity to bring a satisfied resolution to her story. Knowing this, you will be more accepting and perhaps appreciative of the outcome. They have said, changes were made. I don't like they did that, but I'm wondering if they want to appeal to a wider audience.
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jan 28, 2020 1:55:24 GMT
Yes, Andrew Davies consciously wanted to appeal to a younger more modern audience, and he loves to add sexual appeal. I’m good with that . I just take issue with the fact that he deliberately left the ending “open”, hoping to “milk” a Season 2 out of the deal. He just wanted more work, so he stirred up controversy..... All of his other adaptations were completed works by masters, so he had no choice but to follow the books. This is an unfinished work, that is open to many interpretations. He chose one I didn’t like. Well, I was actually loving it until the last 15 minutes of the final episode.
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Post by FannyMare on Jan 28, 2020 1:58:14 GMT
Yes, Andrew Davies consciously wanted to appeal to a younger more modern audience, and he loves to add sexual appeal. I’m good with that . I just take issue with the fact that he deliberately left the ending “open”, hoping to “milk” a Season 2 out of the deal. He just wanted more work, so he stirred up controversy..... All of his other adaptations were completed works by masters, so he had no choice but to follow the books. This is an unfinished work, that is open to many interpretations. He chose one I didn’t like. Well, I was actually loving it until the last 15 minutes of the final episode. I won't see the ending for a couple of weeks if I hate it, they're lost me. What happened to Beecham House?
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jan 28, 2020 2:18:30 GMT
No air date has been set for Beecham House Yet..... But, Grinder Chadha is writer, director and producer.
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Post by Eastcoastmom on Jan 28, 2020 4:53:00 GMT
. Well, I was actually loving it until the last 15 minutes of the final episode. How were you able to view all 8 episodes, Mikesgirl?
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jan 28, 2020 22:26:57 GMT
We have PBS Passport.....monthly donation gives full access to certain PBS and Masterpiece shows, usually after the first episode airs.
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Post by Mikesgirl on Jan 29, 2020 20:39:43 GMT
I am really enjoying this adaptation of Howard's End. I like the more youthful actors/characters, and found them so much more relevant than those in the academy award winning movie. (I know, shocking!) For some reason, I found the 1992 film boring (despite the superb actors: Hopkins, Redgrave, Emma T and HBC) ..... and almost was going to pass on this PBS version. But, the fact that it preceded Sanditon hooked me, and I am so glad for that!
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Post by FannyMare on Jan 29, 2020 21:38:35 GMT
I am really enjoying this adaptation of Howard's End. I like the more youthful actors/characters, and found them so much more relevant than those in the academy award winning movie. (I know, shocking!) For some reason, I found the 1992 film boring (despite the superb actors: Hopkins, Redgrave, Emma T and HBC) ..... and almost was going to pass on this PBS version. But, the fact that it preceded Sanditon hooked me, and I am so glad for that! Me too! This is much better than the movie..
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Post by mina on Jan 30, 2020 3:20:26 GMT
I am enjoying Sandition. It is a bit saucy for Austin. I read that there were talks of a season 2 but the viewing numbers weren't there for them to proceed but it may be picked up by an American production company. I like Theo James, but I hate his character. I want Charlotte to end up with mr. Stringer (the younger).
Love Howard's End. I don't like the choice for Mr. Bast though.
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Post by FannyMare on Jan 30, 2020 3:23:37 GMT
I am enjoying Sandition. It is a bit saucy for Austin. I read that there were talks of a season 2 but the viewing numbers weren't there for them to proceed but it may be picked up by an American production company. I like Theo James, but I hate his character. I want Charlotte to end up with mr. Stringer (the younger). Love Howard's End. I don't like the choice for Mr. Bast though. I agree, the actor playing Bast is a horrible choice.
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Post by babbred on Jan 30, 2020 15:34:51 GMT
I am really enjoying this adaptation of Howard's End. I like the more youthful actors/characters, and found them so much more relevant than those in the academy award winning movie. (I know, shocking!) For some reason, I found the 1992 film boring (despite the superb actors: Hopkins, Redgrave, Emma T and HBC) ..... and almost was going to pass on this PBS version. But, the fact that it preceded Sanditon hooked me, and I am so glad for that!
In my college class, we watched the movie after we read the book. Even back then, I remember thinking that there was something "off" about it. Helena Bonham-Carter was too glamorous as Helen. And I got distracted with all the other big-name British stars. Does that make sense? I couldn't look past the celebrities and get into the story. Also, since they had to condense it down to just a couple of hours, it felt too rushed.
That's why I love this TV adaptation. They can pull out the details from the book and let the viewer savor them. And the actors are doing a great job. I must say, though, that I find Timmy to be obnoxious.
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Post by mina on Feb 5, 2020 0:26:43 GMT
Endeavour is returning for season 7 next week in the UK. It will air in the US this summer. It has been commissioned for season 8 for 2021 but sean Evans says it will be the last and he is walking away from the role while it's at its peak. It will be stopping ten years from where Inspector Morse begins.
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Post by FannyMare on Feb 5, 2020 0:51:15 GMT
Granchester is back this summer.
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