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  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,484MI6 Agent
    Watched BBC's Roadkill. Enjoyable rubbish, a shaggy dog story though, which means it's just set itself up for a second series, no big finale then!
    "This is where we leave you Mr Bond."

    Roger Moore 1927-2017
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Watching Survivors ( BBC 1975) on Britbox, given we're in a pandemic at the moment, I
    thought it's a suitable time. The basic story is a virus from China spread across the world
    killing millions.
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    :)) :)) :)) or .......

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    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • The Spy Who Never DiesThe Spy Who Never Dies UKPosts: 644MI6 Agent
    Watching Survivors ( BBC 1975) on Britbox, given we're in a pandemic at the moment, I
    thought it's a suitable time. The basic story is a virus from China spread across the world
    killing millions.


    I see you watch tv for escapism!
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    :)) It's not very realistic, no one
    Is out panic buying toilet rolls !
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • The Spy Who Never DiesThe Spy Who Never Dies UKPosts: 644MI6 Agent
    Years from now when people are taught about 2020 for history, what will they think of us :))
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I'm excited to be part of the next Generation of " The greatest Generation "
    In years ahead, younger people will look upon us as braver that they could
    ever hope to be. Songs will be written, stories told, movies will be made
    about how resilient we were !!
    In the future whenever a bottom is wiped, they'll think of us ;)
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • CoolHandBondCoolHandBond Mactan IslandPosts: 7,372MI6 Agent
    Ringo? He's never been musical.

    When John Lennon was asked if Ringo was the best drummer in the world, he replied, ‘He’s not even the best drummer in The Beatles!’ :))
    Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
  • CoolHandBondCoolHandBond Mactan IslandPosts: 7,372MI6 Agent
    The Mandalorian season 2 has just started on Disney+ , I love this
    show it's more like the original Star Wars.

    My son watches this, he thinks it’s brilliant.
    Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
  • CoolHandBondCoolHandBond Mactan IslandPosts: 7,372MI6 Agent
    I've started watching "Star cops" on Britbox another 80 British Sci-Fi show. Some good
    stories but laughable special effects. You could see they were trying to go for an
    " Outland" vibe but sadly with the budget of a school play.

    I’d never heard of this before, I could only stand it for 10 minutes before turning it off!
    Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
  • CoolHandBondCoolHandBond Mactan IslandPosts: 7,372MI6 Agent
    Watching Survivors ( BBC 1975) on Britbox, given we're in a pandemic at the moment, I
    thought it's a suitable time. The basic story is a virus from China spread across the world
    killing millions.

    I’m onto episode 7, it’s pretty good but getting a bit “samey”, I will stick with it though for now.
    Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
  • CoolHandBondCoolHandBond Mactan IslandPosts: 7,372MI6 Agent
    I’m watching Scott & Bailey on BritBox. A pretty good detective series with a good ensemble cast. Season 3 has a take on the Fred & Rose West case.
    Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
  • CoolHandBondCoolHandBond Mactan IslandPosts: 7,372MI6 Agent
    I’ve just finished Truth Seekers, on Amazon. Starring Nick Frost, Simon Pegg and Malcolm McDowell, this is 8 episodes of brilliant comedy horror, where the comedy doesn’t detract from the story. It’s about a group of amateur paranormal investigators, it’s clever, witty and has plenty of tense scenes. Recommended.
    Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,924Chief of Staff
    Ringo? He's never been musical.

    When John Lennon was asked if Ringo was the best drummer in the world, he replied, ‘He’s not even the best drummer in The Beatles!’ :))

    Actually, John Lennon NEVER said that...it was a gag from a radio show in 1981 (Radio Active)... -{
    YNWA 97
  • CoolHandBondCoolHandBond Mactan IslandPosts: 7,372MI6 Agent
    Sir Miles wrote:
    Ringo? He's never been musical.

    When John Lennon was asked if Ringo was the best drummer in the world, he replied, ‘He’s not even the best drummer in The Beatles!’ :))

    Actually, John Lennon NEVER said that...it was a gag from a radio show in 1981 (Radio Active)... -{

    Oh, an urban myth, many of those around, but never mind, I still think it’s funny :))
    Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,924Chief of Staff
    Sir Miles wrote:

    When John Lennon was asked if Ringo was the best drummer in the world, he replied, ‘He’s not even the best drummer in The Beatles!’ :))

    Actually, John Lennon NEVER said that...it was a gag from a radio show in 1981 (Radio Active)... -{

    Oh, an urban myth, many of those around, but never mind, I still think it’s funny :))

    Yes, a complete myth...although Macca is more than handy with the sticks...
    YNWA 97
  • Lady RoseLady Rose London,UKPosts: 2,667MI6 Agent
    Sir Miles wrote:
    Sir Miles wrote:

    Actually, John Lennon NEVER said that...it was a gag from a radio show in 1981 (Radio Active)... -{

    I've just looked it up. It's attributed to Jasper Carrot.


    Oh, an urban myth, many of those around, but never mind, I still think it’s funny :))

    Yes, a complete myth...although Macca is more than handy with the sticks...
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,924Chief of Staff
    Lady Rose wrote:
    I’ve just looked it up. It’s attributed to Jasper Carrot.

    Jasper told the gag in 1983 - it was first used in the radio show Radio Active in 1981...told by Phil Pope and the gag was written by Geoffrey Perkins -{
    YNWA 97
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    It's amazing what Sir Miles knows, I remember learning that Michael Caine
    never actually said " Not a lot of people know that " :D ....... Although I
    still use the line doing a Michael Caine voice.
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,924Chief of Staff
    It's amazing what Sir Miles knows, I remember learning that Michael Caine
    never actually said " Not a lot of people know that " :D ....... Although I
    still use the line doing a Michael Caine voice.

    But what I know is usually crap :)) plus it’s Beatles related -{

    The Michael Caine saying was actually from Peter Sellers...which I think everyone knows :D
    YNWA 97
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Discovered another old childhood show on Britbox,......
    The Tomorrow People. ITV's answer to Dr Who. ;)
    Only worth looking at for nostalgic reasons, as it
    hasn't dated well.
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Lady RoseLady Rose London,UKPosts: 2,667MI6 Agent
    Discovered another old childhood show on Britbox,......
    The Tomorrow People. ITV's answer to Dr Who. ;)
    Only worth looking at for nostalgic reasons, as it
    hasn't dated well.

    I used to love the theme tune to The Tomorrow People.
  • Lady RoseLady Rose London,UKPosts: 2,667MI6 Agent
    Sir Miles wrote:
    Lady Rose wrote:
    I’ve just looked it up. It’s attributed to Jasper Carrot.

    Jasper told the gag in 1983 - it was first used in the radio show Radio Active in 1981...told by Phil Pope and the gag was written by Geoffrey Perkins -{

    Thanks for sorting my quotes out Sir M. Glad you could understand it :)) :))
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,924Chief of Staff
    Lady Rose wrote:
    Discovered another old childhood show on Britbox,......
    The Tomorrow People. ITV's answer to Dr Who. ;)
    Only worth looking at for nostalgic reasons, as it
    hasn't dated well.

    I used to love the theme tune to The Tomorrow People.

    I really liked The Tomorrow People when I was a kid as well -{
    YNWA 97
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,924Chief of Staff
    Lady Rose wrote:
    Sir Miles wrote:
    Lady Rose wrote:
    I’ve just looked it up. It’s attributed to Jasper Carrot.

    Jasper told the gag in 1983 - it was first used in the radio show Radio Active in 1981...told by Phil Pope and the gag was written by Geoffrey Perkins -{

    Thanks for sorting my quotes out Sir M. Glad you could understand it :)) :))

    My pleasure :))
    YNWA 97
  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,484MI6 Agent
    Fans of Octopussy should watch the first two episodes of Yes Prime Minister, the 1980s comedy, which outlines the parlous situation of the UK's nuclear defences and what it would take for Prime Minister Hacker to push the button.
    It was on BBC4 last night and is probably on iPlayer.
    It is still brilliant! -{
    "This is where we leave you Mr Bond."

    Roger Moore 1927-2017
  • CoolHandBondCoolHandBond Mactan IslandPosts: 7,372MI6 Agent
    I’ve seen the first 3 episodes of ITV’s, Marple, on BritBox. The period setting is vey good, with lots of well known supporting stars. The scripts seem to be close to the novels. Margaret Rutherford is still my favourite Miss Marple, though, even if, Geraldine McEwan is far closer to the book Marple. The music is also reminiscent of the brilliant Ron Goodwin score from the 1960’s series of films.
    Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I too grew up with Margaret Rutherford as Miss Marple, I remember that Agatha Christie
    even dedicated " The Mirror Cracked .... " to her but I feel Geraldine McEwan also brought
    "a twinkle in her eye " to the character. I've read all the Miss Marple books and yes
    Rutherford is far from Christie's description. Although I do like how emancipated she was
    for the time. If a villain took out a sword she'd point out that she'd been the Fencing
    champion at her school.
    Just out of interest as some may not know it but, in her contract to play Miss Marple
    Margaret Rutherford wanted and got, her Husband ( Mr Stringer ) as her sidekick/helper
    and that she could wear her own clothes.
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • CoolHandBondCoolHandBond Mactan IslandPosts: 7,372MI6 Agent
    BritBox has a load of Christmas programmes added this week. This streaming site is wonderful for ex-pats like me who miss out on British TV. I’m watching a variety of series that passed me by in the 70’s - 90’s period when I watched very little television. Without doubt the best value streaming site available in my opinion.
    Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Watching series 1 of TMFU, In one episode there's a young Richard Kiel as a TRHUSH henchman.
    In one scene he wraps Mr Solo in a fishing net and then bangs it against a wall. I couldn't help
    but think the makers of Friday the 13th films could have been influenced by this as in Friday pt 7
    Jason kills a camper by slamming a person in a sleeping bag against a tree. ;)
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
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