aricandover Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Ashes To Ashes starts tonight on the BBC. I'm out at a gig, but have set it up to record. Looking forward to it! excellent! Gene Hunt rules! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Life on Mars is a BAFTA and International Emmy award-winning British television drama series, which was first shown on BBC One in January and February 2006. The second and final series ended on 10 April 2007. The format of the series mixes science fiction, specifically time travel, with police drama. The central character is DCI Sam Tyler of Greater Manchester Police (played by John Simm), who, after being hit by a car in 2006, finds himself in the year 1973. There, he works for Manchester and Salford Police CID as a DI under DCI Gene Hunt (played by Philip Glenister). Over the course of the series, Tyler faces various culture clashes, most frequently regarding differences in his approach to policing compared to that of his colleagues. The series also features a strong ambiguity concerning Tyler's predicament: it is unclear whether he really has travelled back in time, is in a coma in 2006 and imagining his experiences, or if he is mentally unstable.Ashes to Ashes will feature DCI Gene Hunt (played by Philip Glenister) as its main character. He will be joined by a female detective from the 21st century, DI Alex Drake, who is stranded in 1981 after being shot.[4] She will be played by Keeley Hawes.[1] Also reappearing are Chris Skelton (played by Marshall Lancaster) who is stated to be a "technical wizard" and Ray Carling (played by Dean Andrews). All have transferred to the Metropolitan Police in London and Chris and Ray remain loyal to Gene. There will be a new recruit in the form of WPC Sharon 'Shaz' Granger (to be played by Montserrat Lombard) to replace WDC Annie Cartwright. he is a batty boy As with the parent series, the show's name comes from a David Bowie song of the era in which it is set, in this case the 1980's "Ashes to Ashes". The Times reported that this spin-off would pick up the lives of Gene Hunt and other characters from the series in 1981[5] and Matthew Graham also said in interviews that the great mystery of Gene Hunt will be revealed.[citation needed] BBC Wales Head of Drama Julie Gardner confirmed that the spin-off was to be produced during an interview for BBC Radio Wales in March 2007. Sounds interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Sounds interesting. it's good stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 it's good stuff I think I know a place online where I can catch Life On Mars - I was wondering if the titles came from Bowie songs - pretty cool. Any thoughts on New Amsterdam? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Doctor Who series 4 starts on Sci-Fi this April, as well as The Sarah Jane Adventures. I'm looking forward to both, but I think the Sarah Jane show is more for kids, correct? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Doctor Who series 4 starts on Sci-Fi this April, as well as The Sarah Jane Adventures. I'm looking forward to both, but I think the Sarah Jane show is more for kids, correct? Correct. I haven't watched it though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 it's part of the lore, so I'll give it a chance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 just watched Voyage of the Damned. I enjoyed it, even though it was very tragic, for a Christmas episode. I guess the happy ending for Mr. Copper made up for all the bad stuff. the new season starts here in April. can't wait! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 The Sarah Jane Adventures are really good - sure, they're a little "kiddie" but I enjoyed them Apparently Mr. Copper turns up in the new series... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 The Sarah Jane Adventures are really good - sure, they're a little "kiddie" but I enjoyed them I received the first series in the mail recently, I'm looking forward to watching it. Apparently Mr. Copper turns up in the new series... this is cool news. I liked the character and I hope he didn't do anything foolish with his credits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Mr. Copper is played by the same dude who played Mr. Jobel the Funeral Director in "Revelation of the Daleks" one of my favorite Colin Baker stories....I'm glad to hear he's coming back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 He also played the suffering husband of Hyacinth Bucket in some rubbish comedy series called "Keeping Up Appearances" What are you guys thinking of the new Torchwood so far - I tell you what, Martha Jones' entrance has helped a lot, made me realised how flat it could be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Torchwood's been OK. I thought the Adam storyline, felt like something that should've ran over a few episodes. Martha's first episode airs this weekend, I'm looking forward to her run with the show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I am on the UK schedule, and I think there have been quite a few good episodes. They even have tried a couple things, and mixed things up a bit. Martha is a fine addition... I like it better than last season. I don't think the last episode even had anything sexual in it!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I am on the UK schedule, and I think there have been quite a few good episodes. They even have tried a couple things, and mixed things up a bit. Martha is a fine addition... I like it better than last season. I don't think the last episode even had anything sexual in it!! you watching the shows online? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 you watching the shows online? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 gotcha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 Yeah, they've mixed it up well so far. Certainly the "Adam" episode's been one of the best pieces of Sci-Fi in a long, long time... great idea... Any of you guys read the io9 blog? Got some great stuff on it: http://io9.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 Last two episodes of Torchwood have been very, very good... definitely starting to establish itself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Last two episodes of Torchwood have been very, very good... definitely starting to establish itself. I agree. They are taking some chances and changing things up a bit. and it's working! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted March 31, 2008 Author Share Posted March 31, 2008 All coming to an epic conclusion in Torchwood this week... it's definitely been better than the previous season, those there's been a couple of poor episodes. EDIT: Doctor Who starts on Saturday! Good stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 we've got 3 episodes of Torchwood left, on BBC America. The 4th season of Doctor Who, along with the Sarah Jane Adventures start on Sci-Fi April 18th. BBC America has been airing the 3rd season of Doctor Who, and this past weekend, one of my favorite epsiodes was shown, "Blink". I loved everything this one, the story was top notch. Maybe someday, Sally Sparrow will become his new companion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 "Blink" is amazing. Probably my favorite of the new series overall. I can wait until this Saturday! And yeah, Torchwood has really stepped it up in terms of quality. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 So, first episode by Russel T... and it was ok... bit of a shame as a curtain raiser. Some nice scenes but it felt really glossy and lacked any real substance. We'll see. Next weeks looks great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 So, first episode by Russel T... and it was ok... bit of a shame as a curtain raiser. Some nice scenes but it felt really glossy and lacked any real substance. We'll see. Next weeks looks great. I cringed a lot during this episode. I can't say I was much of a fan, and I can't say I don't still have some Catherine Tate doubts. However, the mysterious bit at the end (I don't want to spoil it for the Yankees) was very cool. I liked that. I don't watch previews for upcoming weeks so I haven't seen next weeks, but it can only go up from here! (I wish Russell would stop writing episodes) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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