Category Archives: Drama

Quick TV Series Review – ‘The Larkins’

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‘The Larkins’ is a 2021 TV adaptation of the H. E. Bates novel ‘The Darling Buds of May’. I was aware of ‘The Darling Buds of May’ before checking out this series, having seen the first episode (I believe) of the 1991-93 series, which starred David Jason, Pam Ferris, Philip Franks and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Continue reading

Quick Blu-ray Review – ‘Downton Abbey’ (Series 4)

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It’s time to talk about Series 4 of ‘Downton Abbey’, which I’ve finished recently on Blu-ray. And yes, I have seen the teaser trailer for ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’, the second film due to be released in March 2022. I’m looking forward to seeing that movie, whether on the big screen or not, once it comes out. Continue reading

‘Call the Midwife’ – Series 10 REVIEWED

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My parents and I have completed our journey in watching the ‘Call the Midwife’ series on DVD from 2020 to 2021. We’ve recently finished Series 10 of ‘Call the Midwife’ on DVD, which was shown earlier this year on BBC One from April to May. We’re currently looking forward to seeing the 2021 Christmas Special and Series 11 next. Continue reading

Quick TV Review – ‘Grantchester’, Series 6, Episode 8

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And we’ve come to the end of Series 6 of ‘Grantchester’! I’m amazed by how time has flown by. To think Series 6 of ‘Grantchester’ started at the beginning of September and it’s now finished towards the end of October. So, what do I think of the finale to Series 6 of ‘Grantchester’? Was it worth it? 😐 Continue reading

Quick TV Review – ‘Home Truths’ (All Creatures Great and Small) (2020-21)

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Well, we’ve come to the end of Series 2 of the new ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ TV series! I’ve greatly enjoyed Series 2 of the new ‘All Creatures’ show. I’m pleased Series 2 ended on a positive and happy note and I’ve enjoyed Series 2 of new ‘All Creatures’ more than Series 6 of ‘Grantchester’. Continue reading

Quick TV Review – ‘Grantchester’, Series 6, Episode 7

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It’s time to talk about the seventh episode of Series 6 in ‘Grantchester’! I saw this episode last Friday when I was away for the ‘Bedford Who Charity Con’. I enjoyed watching this episode when I was in my hotel room in Bedford last Friday. Mind you, the episode itself can be pretty depressing in places. Continue reading

Quick TV Review – ‘The Last Man In’ (All Creatures Great and Small) (2020-21)

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Apologies for this coming in late, but I wanted to share my thoughts on the fifth episode of Series 2 of the new ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ TV series before the sixth and final episode is shown on Channel 5. I greatly enjoyed watching the episode last week on Thursday, especially with cricket in it. Continue reading

Quick Blu-ray Review – ‘Downton Abbey: A Journey to the Highlands’

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I’ve seen the second ‘Downton Abbey’ Christmas Special called ‘A Journey to the Highlands’, which was shown on ITV1 back in December 2012. Except this Christmas Special doesn’t take place at Christmas time. It actually takes place on the 12th of August as we go to the Highlands of Scotland. 🙂 Continue reading

Quick Blu-ray Review – ‘Downton Abbey’ (Series 3)

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I’ve seen Series 3 of ‘Downton Abbey’ on Blu-ray! I’m enjoying these ‘Downton Abbey’ seasons in the run-up to the upcoming film ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’, which is set for release in March 2022. I’m enjoying the progression of the characters in the TV series, both upstairs and downstairs. 🙂 Continue reading

Quick TV Review – ‘Grantchester’, Series 6, Episode 6

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I’ve seen the sixth episode of Series 6 of ‘Grantchester’ on ITV1 shown last Friday! Usually, this is where a season of ‘Grantchester’ ends, but there are two more episodes to follow since Series 6’s episode count has been extended from 6 to 8 episodes, which isn’t the case in the previous seasons. Continue reading