Michelle Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 This is being discussed on the BBC news, and it sounds rather interesting.. has anyone heard of it, or planning to watch? An ambitious, dark and thrilling trilogy of interlinking films adapted by Tony Grisoni (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) from David Peace's cult noir novels. 1974, Yorkshire Quote
SueK Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Yes, I plan to be watching. I'm quite keen on Ch 4 dramas (after the Cromwell one earlier - goodness, forgotten the title). I heard that Sean Bean was coming on BBC Breakfast but had to tear myself away to come to work (bummer!). Quote
~Andrea~ Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 We're recording this as OH was keen. Looking forward to it. Quote
Roland Butter Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 I'm looking forward to this too, but a clash with ER means I'll have to rely on recording it for later consumption. For those of you who are interested, the Guardian today has an offer - they're giving away David Peace's 1974, the first in the trilogy, for nowt. You just have to pay Quote
madcow Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Looking forward to this especially as Sean Bean is in it Quote
lexiepiper Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 I didn't know about this until I read the thread, but I shall be watching it too Quote
Inver Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Looking forward to this especially as Sean Bean is in it He was on BBC news this morning His characater is a baddy though...but he plays them so well:smile2: Quote
chrysalis_stage Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 I just heard about this, not heard much tbh, but seeing as Sean Bean is in it and my bf loves him I'll watch it some point. Quote
Charm Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 I saw an advert for this earlier to day and was wondering about it. Now that you've mentioned the warning 'very dark' and 'over 18s' I'll definately be checking it out! Quote
madcow Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 He was on BBC news this morning His characater is a baddy though...but he plays them so well:smile2: Doesn't he just Quote
Stephanie2008 Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 I missed it! Does anyone know if it will be repeated? Quote
SueK Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 Not sure if it's going to be repeated but you may be able to catch it on the ITV iplayer (not sure what the website is). I watched it and thought it was an excellent production but it was very grim. A very stark portrayal of Yorkshire in the 70s and the corruption/brutality was unbelievable. My only problem was the dialogue. It seemed to be a bit muffled in places so was difficult to hear all of it and you really needed to be on the ball as the plot moved along at quite a speed. Sean had put on some weight for the part and he wasn't a very nice character. Quote
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