Tag Archives: United Kingdom

No One Thought Lightning Could Strike Twice

Posted on March 11, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Man on the Run (2025) This documentary on Prime Video was suggested by a family member. I would have got around to it eventually, but the prompt moved the viewing forward by weeks, if not days. There’s something about history … Continue reading →

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When Port Wenn Moved Stateside

Posted on March 4, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Best Medicine (2026) During its 18 year run on ITV in the UK, “Doc Martin” brought drama and humour to their television screens. Now Fox is launching an American version called “Best Medicine”. Most of the original concepts and scenarios … Continue reading →

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On His Sixty-Sixth Birthday…

Posted on February 19, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Andrew Arrested (February 19, 2026) This has been a long time coming. But it isn’t for sexual abuse of young women and girls, it’s due to sharing UK government secrets with Epstein. So the solar eclipse of two days ago … Continue reading →

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Honestly, This is Just a Rehashed Cinderella Story

Posted on February 1, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Bridgerton Season 4 (2026) There truly is nothing new under the sun. Bridgerton has been a staple of Netflix since its first season in 2020. The stories are riveting especially if you like love in the English Regency period. The … Continue reading →

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When Divorce was a Scandal in High Society

Posted on January 20, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025) Lady Mary was dressed in red (scarlet woman) during the opening sequences of this final chapter of the Downton Abbey story. Visual clues are always welcome, especially when the viewer feels like they’re visiting … Continue reading →

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It was Probably Just a Fever Dream about Santa

Posted on December 29, 2025 by cdsmiller17

A20 When a fever breaks, my dreams take on a repetitive hue. So, even when I get up for a rest break, I immediately returned to the scene of the crime (which in this case is, “What happened to Santa … Continue reading →

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Baby “Jesus” Gets to Experience a Modern Christmas

Posted on December 14, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Man vs Baby (2025) The premise is preposterous, but this Netflix series of 4 episodes is fun. Rowen Atkinson has evolved his Mr. Bean persona into a more mature, thoughtful individual, named Trevor Bingley. After the chaos of Man vs. Bee, … Continue reading →

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This Christmas Film Brought Back Lots of Memories

Posted on December 6, 2025 by cdsmiller17

THAT Christmas (2024) We were visiting relatives yesterday, for an early seasonal visit. I was handed the magic viewing wand when Netflix was switched on the TV. (At least I had something to do.) The second film I chose was … Continue reading →

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Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Visit to Exeter in May 2012

Posted on October 26, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Tea on the Queen, Cathedral Square, Exeter (reprise)

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On This Date in 1884

Posted on October 22, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Greenwich Prime Meridian (October 22, 1884) Maybe it was originally only a suggestion by the International Meridian Conference, but it became the “real” prime meridian afterwards. Prior to that time, the UK had adopted the Greenwich Observatory as its 0° … Continue reading →

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