Boojum Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) No-one mentioned House of Cards yet? Thought the first season was excellent. Not seen the US version yet, but if you haven't seen the original BBC one you really should, it was superb (as were the other parts of the trilogy - To Play The King and The Final Cut). Francis Urquhart was a brilliantly slimy, amoral character (who was a great representation of politicians and political ambition), superbly played by Ian Richardson. Edited January 14, 2014 by Boojum 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo71 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Gold rush is tosh full stop. Why would you invest in a rookie gold miner? better of playing roulette ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Not seen the US version yet, but if you haven't seen the original BBC one you really should, it was superb (as were the other parts of the trilogy - To Play The King and The Final Cut). Francis Urquhart was a brilliantly slimy, amoral character (who was a great representation of politicians and political ambition), superbly played by Ian Richardson. QFT! - "You may well say that, Mr. Boojum. I, of course, couldn't possibly comment." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcfcmoc Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Is House Of Card good ? (British version) Its on Netflix just now. I'm into Politics and have heard its good but does look dated. I've also heard "The Thick Of It" is also a good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boojum Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 British TV used to make great drama, but nowadays it's mostly shite and (I've said it before) the US does TV drama much better (they do a lot of utter shit, as do we, but their best it generally head and shoulders above our best - my list in my OP is an example, all the recent TV drama I've thought was exceptional has come from across the pond). But if you haven't seen some of the greats of British TV drama you should check them out. Off the top of my head some must-sees to add to the House of Cards trilogy include : Edge of Darkness GBH Our Friends in the North Tinker, Tailor Soldier Spy and Smiley's People Brideshead Revisited The Monocled Mutineer The Singing Detective Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit State of Play Bodies Red Riding 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distracted Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 on the retro british series front did you ever catch Sleepers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boojum Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 Is House Of Card good ? (British version) Its on Netflix just now. I'm into Politics and have heard its good but does look dated. I've also heard "The Thick Of It" is also a good. Yes, House of Cards was superb. The Thick of It is brilliant, savage political satire (Yes Minister with fangs and claws - I loved Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister too). Malcolm Tucker is a fucking legend A truly brilliant (and joyously sweary) monster I absolutely recommend it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biltong Bob Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I've seen the American one, the British one is next after Orange is the New Black. That's funny in parts, I'm only 3 episodes in though so we'll see how far we get with that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcfcmoc Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) Yes, House of Cards was superb. The Thick of It is brilliant, savage political satire (Yes Minister with fangs and claws - I loved Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister too). Malcolm Tucker is a fucking legend A truly brilliant (and joyously sweary) monster I absolutely recommend it. Thanks, my Dad has been saying the same for a while - i will start watching "House of Cards" tomorrow then onto "The Thick Of It". "The Sopranos" is being mentioned throughout this thread and I agree it is one of the best (if not the best) series/work of t.v produced however I cant highlight enough, DO NOT WATCH THE LAST EPISODE - it has the worst ending to a series EVER!!!! Do not spoil this magical piece of t.v. I have watched the full series twice now and i still do not understand why they finished on a note like that - Awful. On another note, a wonderful comedy series called "Still Game" is brilliant. It is one of our national treasures (i,m from Scotland). An example; Bobby The Barman; (as Jack and Victor walk into the "Clansman Pub") "Alright Jack, You look as if you are putting the weight on!" Jack; "Aye that's right Bobby - Every time I shag your Mrs she makes me a sandwich" Haha- still laugh every time I think about that- best banter ever! watch,watch,watch!!!!!!! Edited January 14, 2014 by jimcfcmoc 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohnny Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Oz is pretty good. As is the first few series of Spooks. Orange Is The New Black is a good N'flix series. Utopia is OKLuther is awesome. Weeds up to series 3 is good. Bored to Death and Eastbound And Down are good comedies.It's Alway Sunny In Philadelphia is all kinds of funny. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohnny Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Legit with Jim Jefferies is also good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boojum Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 Thanks, my Dad has been saying the same for a while - i will start watching "House of Cards" tomorrow then onto "The Thick Of It". Thing about House of Cards is that you've kinda got to switch your perception to the times - Britain in 1990, a decade of tory misrule and Thatcherism, and a kinda more naive time when people didn't realise that politicians are all lying bastards. It is of its time (something that all political drama is, and indeed has to be), but that makes it no less good as a drama. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcfcmoc Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Thing about House of Cards is that you've kinda got to switch your perception to the times - Britain in 1990, a decade of tory misrule and Thatcherism, and a kinda more naive time when people didn't realise that politicians are all lying bastards. It is of its time (something that all political drama is, and indeed has to be), but that makes it no less good as a drama. Thanks Boojum. I'm defo going to start watching tomorrow. The reason you have mentioned is sort of why i haven't watched yet. Although not a Tory, the main character reminds me of Peter Mandelson for some reason - slippery character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcfcmoc Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Although not a drama etc.. "Bruce Parry's Amazon" - really good, or anything David Attenborough has done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Although not a drama etc.. "Bruce Parry's Amazon" - really good, or anything David Attenborough has done. Blue Planet ftw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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