The Sign of Four. Jeremy Brett version. 1987 ffs. I'd forgotten that this is the one where Holmes clambers over rooftops in Victorian London (Manchester) with a clearly visible TV aerial.
I believe there's another aerial pole to the background right. And coaxial on the left and the severed end of another on the right foreground.
"The Night of" - strange title, a mini-series, totally hooked after 2 episodes (it's probably ancient)
Currently watching clips / episodes of Parkinson on YouTube. These are absolute gems of television , I would go as far as to say this was the peak and purpose of television itself . The interviewing technique he had ,coupled with the mega - famous ( interesting ) guests, whom were on the whole, not there for self promotion is outstanding. Even though I was young at the time, I clearly remember sitting with my parents watching the Ali interview for example and this almost brings a tear to my eye with nostalgia. Great times. There has not been an interviewer or guests since that can hold a candle to this . Today’s efforts are just noise and self gratifying trash.
Mrs GG and I were fortunate enough to see Parky doing a tour where he was "interviewed" by his son about his career, interspersed with clips of the interviews that Parky was talking about. He was so modest about his part in these interviews it beggared belief. Like you, I watched them as a youngster with my parents and didn't fully appreciate them for what they were, and they are as you say absolute gems. He was the master of his craft, and through his interviews he introduced us to another master of his craft; the former welder and Humblebum, Billy Connolly. A life well lived.
Finished now, very good. Fully read up on the background, a bit sad with the timing. I wish they had done a second series, if J. G. had stayed around maybe they would have, although the part he was due to play would have been difficult to top.
Mr. Mercedes on Netflix, watched the first 2 seasons which were pretty good, abandoned the 3rd season half way through as it was getting tedious and boring...Brendan Gleeson is a top actor though
finished second series of Silo, but it was a struggle. It appears Mr average must like it, as have been granted two more series but the fourth will be the finale (and I'm not surprised). massive CGI content, and I wouldn't recommend to people with failing eyesight, as it's dark and gloomy throughout, and I'm only talking about the visuals! I was interested in the (science-fiction) concept, and wondering where it would lead is what kept me coming back, but that's the same for everyone of course. unconvincing at times, and massive holes in the plot, but for me it was good enough to ignore most of these. If you don't know anything about it, and you actually enjoy revisiting nightmares, then this is the one for you. For me, the lead actress, almost entirely alone, kept the whole thing together, it would've been dead in the water (NPI) without her.
