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When the Boat Comes In (1976)
Fantastic Memories
When we watched this series originally, we were not spoiled for choice but what quality we had and here was a weekly gem !
The issues were real, the characters believable and the acting superb.
James Bolam never did anything better but the supporting cast also added quality and believability to what was and now certainly is a historical epic.
Has anything surpassed it or even tried to emulate it. 'Our Friends from the North' was good but nowhere near comparable for me in believability.
Which of today's series will match 'When the Boat Comes In'. One can enjoy 'Happy Valley' but will it be a watchable in 2070?
The Favourite (2018)
Overlong and a waste of its stars
This is a disappointing style over substance over elaborate historical reworking of 'All About Eve'
Screen One: The Accountant (1989)
Lost Treasure
It is tragic that this tremendous black comedy has never been seen again I have never seen it since 1989 It has haunted me since then The BBC should be ashamed. Alfred Molina was superb. He was unknown to me when the film was shown but how he has flourished The story was intriguing It was adult in the true sense of the word The ending was menacing but not definitive A diary entry from 1989 has prompted me to search for a DVD I bet there isn't one!This TV film prompts the question as to how many other Screen One gems have been lost or forgotten. It also means that other films that I have not seen from the series should be looked for.