Tag Archives: BBC

One of the Unsung Heroes of World War II

Posted on February 15, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Nicholas Winton (May 19, 1909 – July 1, 2015) This film, from 2024,highlights the efforts of one man (with the help of others) to rescue children from Prague in 1939, before war broke out. It was considered a great success, … Continue reading →

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The Family Affair that Became a BBC Comedy Hit

Posted on February 14, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Mrs. Brown’s Boys (2011 – 2025) Our Bell internet modem bit the dust on Wednesday, so we had to revert to a boxset of DVDs that we’d never opened before. For three nights, we laughed ourselves silly with seasons one … Continue reading →

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It’s Called “Stream of Consciousness”

Posted on May 4, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Song of Lunch (2010) From the opening minutes of the filmed adaptation of this book, I knew that the narrative came from the written word. We do this all the time, but are mostly unaware that we’re doing it. … Continue reading →

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When the Universe Has a Plan to Solve a Conflict

Posted on February 20, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Who Do You Think You Are? (BBC) I came across a YouTube video clip this morning which features Martin Sheen researching his family tree. Now, normally, we never get to see the Universe in action so clearly, so I thought … Continue reading →

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“I’m The Doctor”

Posted on August 27, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Doctor Who (Season 1 – 2024) I’ve watched the previous iterations of this character over the years, but this is the first time that the statement listed above was realistically delivered in such a way that I totally believe it … Continue reading →

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“From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads” (Life on Mars?)

Posted on August 19, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Escape to the Country (2002 – present) You could call it one of our (not so) guilty pleasures: four nights a week we watch this series from the BBC on CTV Life channel. It’s in its 24th season in the … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Revisit This Gem of a TV Show

Posted on August 17, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Life on Mars (2006 – 2007) I guess something came up in my YouTube feed, featuring David Bowie’s song “Life on Mars?” It is considered one of Bowie’s best songs, and one where his cut-up lyrics paint a picture of … Continue reading →

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The End of Another Illustrious Career in Broadcasting

Posted on August 1, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Huw Edwards (August 18, 1961) I was going to name this post, “The Huw and Cry Over WhatsApp Photos,” but thought better of it. There are four inconjuncts, three of which form a (double) Yod pointing at Saturn. This life … Continue reading →

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It Takes a Village of Women to School an Errant Boy

Posted on April 18, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Scoop (2024) I’ve referenced this Netflix show previously as a backdrop to the actual interview that took place for a Newsnight presentation in November 2019. The actors are superb in their portrayal of the individuals involved. In one case a … Continue reading →

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The Journalist that Brought Down a Prince

Posted on April 14, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Emily Maitlis (September 6, 1970) Doesn’t she resemble Gillian Anderson, who plays her in the Netflix film “Scoop”? I watched a 50-minute interview that she attended that explained what was going on with her, during that time period. Here’s a … Continue reading →

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