What TV Have You Seen?

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Doomwatch (1970)

I can't even give the title of this episode in case it spoils anyone's future viewing.

Sadly the final two episodes of the first series were wiped and never recovered by the BBC so the events of this episode, the opening one of series 2, came as a bit of a shock.

Just as shocking is the sub plot in which Professor Ridge goes investigating genetic experiments. What he finds is well, just wow!!! I never thought 70's tv would be as cutting edge as it's become.

After a shaky opening couple of episodes, Doomwatch is fast becoming a real favourite of mine.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Doomwatch: Invasion. (1970)

Whilst exploring some caves two lads go missing in the Yorkshire Dales. Doomwatch investigate but come across an old country estate patrolled by armed military personnel with orders to kill anything that enters.

In a claustrophobic story which harks back to military experiments during the second World War, this is the best episode yet. I sound like a broken record in my comments on this series, but it just keeps getting better and better. It helps possibly that this episode is set quite close to me in the village of Grassington and the nearby town of Skipton is mentioned in the dialogue.

Earlier on i was desperate for the team to get outside, well this story is set outside and it's all the better for it. As with many of these stories the outcome is grim especially when the serene village is closed off to the world and the place is crawling with military vehicles and troops. The place still feels like a village and a community where everyone knows everyone else. All the more disturbing because it could actually happen. The Royal Engineers were actually used in this episode not just extras.

Not a jolly series. It ain't called Doomwatch for nothing.

If anyone wishes me to stop mentioning every episode that's okay. I will do. It's a series i highly recommend and stands up superbly in the here and now.

[J Harker]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

Doomwatch: Invasion. (1970)

Whilst exploring some caves two lads go missing in the Yorkshire Dales. Doomwatch investigate but come across an old country estate patrolled by armed military personnel with orders to kill anything that enters.
If anyone wishes me to stop mentioning every episode that's okay. I will do. It's a series i highly recommend and stands up superbly in the here and now.

Hell no man. Apart from the first few studio bound episodes you mentioned it all sounds very intriguing.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by J Harker

Hell no man. Apart from the first few studio bound episodes you mentioned it all sounds very intriguing.

Thanks for that, J.

[Nordicdusk]

Bored off my head so i have decided to start Game of Thrones see how i get on i only have to watch 51 episodes to get up to date.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Nordicdusk

Bored off my head so i have decided to start Game of Thrones see how i get on i only have to watch 51 episodes to get up to date.

It'll be like a night out for you.

Just a load of long haired blokes kicking shit out of each other with a dwarf and a couple of small dragons thrown in for good luck.

[gag]

There so many shows and films ive never seen and this is one of them, i mean i also think i must be one of the very rare few who havent seen new star wars yet.
Thats how bad i am for not getting round to watching things.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Has anyone seen the two Marvel series Agent Carter and Agents of Shield?

At two for £13 on dvd at HMV it seems a bargain.

Are they recommended?

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

Has anyone seen the two Marvel series Agent Carter and Agents of Shield?

At two for £13 on dvd at HMV it seems a bargain.

Are they recommended?

Gone and ordered them now.

This is why i never drink whilst using the computer anymore.

[Frankenhooker]

Just started Six Feet Under again. Wonderful doesn't quite cut it.