patti 0 Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Anyone else watching Marchlands? - brilliant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pat 0 Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Anyone else watching Marchlands? - brilliant Not seen it, Ionw. How long has it been on? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patti 0 Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Not seen it, Ionw. How long has it been on? Think last night was the fourth or fifth episode great story great cast incl Denis Lawson and Anne Reid. Catch previous episodes Marchlands Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gladtobeglas 0 Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Been watching Marchlands too. I think there have been 3 episodes so far. Very cleverly done and switching from one era to another quite quickly seems to work very well. It woukld be good to see some less cliched forms of haunting though. Messages in condensation, taps turning on and off - nothing new there. It needs to crank up the tension and/or horror a lot more I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patti 0 Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Been watching Marchlands too. I think there have been 3 episodes so far. Very cleverly done and switching from one era to another quite quickly seems to work very well. It woukld be good to see some less cliched forms of haunting though. Messages in condensation, taps turning on and off - nothing new there. It needs to crank up the tension and/or horror a lot more I think. I think the switching is really well done too the storyline of each period and the characters are strong enough to stand on their own. I thought the creepiest bit last night was in the boys (1980's) bedroom although I agree it could be creepier it wins for me on intrigue more than scary - not sure what the connection is btw the deaf woman and the storyline although I have kinda guessed the end Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pat 0 Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 I think the switching is really well done too the storyline of each period and the characters are strong enough to stand on their own. I thought the creepiest bit last night was in the boys (1980's) bedroom although I agree it could be creepier it wins for me on intrigue more than scary - not sure what the connection is btw the deaf woman and the storyline although I have kinda guessed the end Sounds right up your street, IonaW. Now if it's scary you're after then Alien is on tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pat 0 Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 The Big Fat Gypsy Wedding documentaries it's been very interesting to find out more about this particular culture; full of contradictions. Courtships are very innocent for this day and age and weddings are ultra flamboyant. There are lots of revealing clothes worn by the young girls, whilst the women, at least married women, see their place as very much in the home rather than the workplace. The travelers, who don't all travel these days, also seem to face a helluva lot of prejudice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maggs 0 Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 I've been enjoying it to, I keep getting mixed up with who is who the young lads.I believe it is a 5 part so two more to go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harper 0 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I can't make up my mind about this programme. I am sadden and appalled at the lack of ambition or awareness on the part of these young women and the complete chauvinism of the men. Colluding to keep people ignorant can't be justified as a legitimate part any any culture in this day and age, IMV and I feel that much of what is being screened has got to be a gross distortion. The contradictions are startling and I need to keep reminding myself how very young these kids are when they are lobbin' bits of wedding cake at each other. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pat 0 Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I can't make up my mind about this programme. I am sadden and appalled at the lack of ambition or awareness on the part of these young women and the complete chauvinism of the men. There appears to be a lot of acceptance that when the women marry they give up work, and even their friendships, but listening to some of them they appear to be aware of the need for their children to have an education that was denied them. Colluding to keep people ignorant can't be justified as a legitimate part any any culture in this day and age, IMV and I feel that much of what is being screened has got to be a gross distortion. The contradictions are startling and I need to keep reminding myself how very young these kids are when they are lobbin' bits of wedding cake at each other. I saw an interview about the programme and the spokesperson for the gypsies was asked if the documentary was a true reflection and he answered that of course it was true but it did not show the whole picture. One point he made was that questions were constantly asked about where the money came from for the ostentatious weddings and his view was that this question would not be asked of other people, who also splashed out for weddings. Many of the men in the programme chose to keep their identities secret as if it was known that they were gypsies then this could damage their businesses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harper 0 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Caught up with three episodes of Marchlands on Iplayer... what top telly! The styling, period continuity and editing is fabulous. Does everyone else think the wean was done in by Misha's creepy boyfriend? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harper 0 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 There appears to be a lot of acceptance that when the women marry they give up work, and even their friendships, but listening to some of them they appear to be aware of the need for their children to have an education that was denied them. I saw an interview about the programme and the spokesperson for the gypsies was asked if the documentary was a true reflection and he answered that of course it was true but it did not show the whole picture. One point he made was that questions were constantly asked about where the money came from for the ostentatious weddings and his view was that this question would not be asked of other people, who also splashed out for weddings. Many of the men in the programme chose to keep their identities secret as if it was known that they were gypsies then this could damage their businesses. Agreed, it is only one aspect of travellers' lives. I haven't seen all the episodes so must have missed the bit about future education. Either that or I was so bedazzled by the frocks and fake tan that I missed it. Where the hell do they they kee these dreses after the event? They are humungous! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pat 0 Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Agreed, it is only one aspect of travellers' lives. I haven't seen all the episodes so must have missed the bit about future education. Either that or I was so bedazzled by the frocks and fake tan that I missed it. Where the hell do they they kee these dreses after the event? They are humungous! Heaven knows and don't know if they'll manage to polish off the enormous wedding cakes. The dresses are astonishing - some of the brides can hardly walk. The most remarkable was the dress that lit up -a bit of a highlight for the first dance. The mammy brought the fire extinquisher in case there was an emergency. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HollowHorn 0 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Caught up with three episodes of Marchlands on Iplayer... what top telly! The styling, period continuity and editing is fabulous. Agreed, very good telly. Have you caught up with 'The Promise' yet? Even better telly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pat 0 Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Agreed, it is only one aspect of travellers' lives. I haven't seen all the episodes so must have missed the bit about future education. Either that or I was so bedazzled by the frocks and fake tan that I missed it. Where the hell do they they kee these dreses after the event? They are humungous! Heaven knows and don't know if they'll manage to polish off the enormous wedding cakes. The dresses are astonishing - some of the brides can hardly walk. The most remarkable was the dress that lit up -a bit of a highlight for the first dance. The mammy brought the fire extinquisher in case there was an emergency. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patti 0 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Caught up with three episodes of Marchlands on Iplayer... what top telly! The styling, period continuity and editing is fabulous. Does everyone else think the wean was done in by Misha's creepy boyfriend? Nope Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harper 0 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Common on, spill. You can do a *spoiler alert* Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patti 0 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I don't know if I should not that I really know but then oh bollocks do you want me too do you really really want me too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harper 0 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 BBC1 9pm tonight: 1/3 South Riding. Feisty women, real Yorkshiremen and the uber sexy Douglas Henshall. Good stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patti 0 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 BBC1 9pm tonight: 1/3 South Riding. Feisty women, real Yorkshiremen and the uber sexy Douglas Henshall. Good stuff. Oh yes Dougie(to me)Henshall is sexy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pat 0 Posted February 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 BBC1 9pm tonight: 1/3 South Riding. Feisty women, real Yorkshiremen and the uber sexy Douglas Henshall. Good stuff. Wish I had noticed your post earlier, harper. I've just been moaning about how rotten the box is tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harper 0 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Wish I had noticed your post earlier, harper. I've just been moaning about how rotten the box is tonight. It's definately worth a shufftie on IPlayer.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pat 0 Posted February 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 It's definately worth a shufftie on IPlayer.... I've got a very bad habit of using the laptop and watching tele at the same time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harper 0 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I hate laptops. I have quite a powerful laptop with lots of memory but the keyboard is letting me down. Some of the keys I have to bash to print. It's only about 2 years old. Grrrrrrrrrr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pat 0 Posted February 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I hate laptops. I have quite a powerful laptop with lots of memory but the keyboard is letting me down. Some of the keys I have to bash to print. It's only about 2 years old. Grrrrrrrrrr You need to get a MacBook. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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