when ginger discovered a couple of uk crime dramas...

[ginger001]

I wonder why it took me this long actually ;) I mean, my love for UK tv is obvious but I hadn't managed to get totally interested in any series in particular. Those that I remember are just some episodes here and there of Miss Marple or Poirot... or similar. The only series I religiously follow of that kind is Foyle's War, which I adore to bits!!

Anyway, the real fault (apart from the fact that I like this kind of dramas) is of a couple of British actors ;) (you didn't see that coming ;)?)

I started watching Silent Witness because in its last series Emilia Fox became a regular in the cast as doctor Nikki Alexander. I have always liked her since I saw her in Pride and Prejudice and in Randall and Hopkirk (deceased). (Btw, what I didn't know was that she was married to Richard Harris' son). Anyway, watching the last episodes of Silent Witness -so far I've seen Cargo 1 and 2 and Terminus 1 and 2- I think the series is pretty interesting although as in CSI they tend to be a bit graphic with the autopsies... but the three member of the team are pretty interesting... especially Dr. Harry Cunningham, played by one of my discoveries: Tom Ward It was great to see the contrast between his more carefree part, more in control of the situation, in Cargo, and how down and depressed he looks in Terminus. Poor thing.




Harry smiling, how cute!


Harry worried... look at his brow.... poor thing



The other series is The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, of which I actually have some others episodes waiting to be watch (especially In Divine Proportion, with divine Richard Armitage *squee*) Anyway, it's sad I say this, but I hadn't realized how kind of hot Nathaniel Parker (Inspector Lynley) is!! He reminds me a bit of Ciaran Hinds, but of course younger, around how he looked in Persuasion or so ;) Besides, I love his interaction with Sharon Small, who plays Detective Sergeant Havers.

Anyway, I watched 'Chinese Walls' episode 3 of the last series because imbeiaiel mentioned that Samuel West was in it, and I can't help but watching Mr. West in all that falls in my hands ;) Actually, I think that he looked mighty fine ;)




Lynley amused at something ;)

Raised brow... *sigh*









The interesting thing, apart from the fact that I probably will keep watching both series is that now I finally should watch Bleak House because Nathaniel is there and will have to get my hands in Warriors, where Tom Ward starred with Matthew MacFadyen and Damian Lewis (OMG!) and Love in a Cold Climate, because now I have another reason to watch it apart from curiousity ;)

The most funny thing is that both starred together in a mini series version of Vanity Fair! Tom Ward played George Osborne (part Jonathan Rhys Meyers played in the most recent version) and Nathaniel Parker played Rawdon Crawley (part played by James Purefoy in the 2004 version)... So now, I really should watch this version!!!

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Something off topic (or almost) I really wanted to mention! Somebody at obasc post this link to a BBC press release about a new production of Bram Stoker's Dracula, starring Marc Warren (Band of Brothers, Hustle) as Dracula. Sophia Myles, one of the other two people in the cast I recognize by name will play Lucy, and, the coolest thing is that David Suchet will play Van Helsing! I think it fits him!

Sounds really interesting, and because I love Coppola's version, I really want to see what they do with this! Filming stars this month. It's curious to see how Marc Warren improved in my list ;) First thing I saw him in was in Band of Brothers where his character was so pitiful that I couldn't imagine him later as Danny Blue in Hustle.

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[lesbiassparrow.livejournal.com]

Sophia Myles, one of the other two people in the cast I recognize by name will play Lucy

Oh dear. I am still a bit traumatized by her 'acting' in Tristan and Isolde. She's gorgeous but her skills seem to me to be limited to standing around and looking incredibly pretty.

[ginger001]

I haven't seen so many things with her... I know she is in Tristan and Isolde but haven't watched it. I just know who she is because she is David Tennant's girlfriend.

In fact, I think I saw her just in Underworld and an episode of Foyle's War... and she is okay, but she isn't one of my favorite, at least not for now. But as you say, she is very pretty.

[lesbiassparrow.livejournal.com]

My advice is not to watch Tristan and Isolde. It is really horrible despite the pretty, pretty people. And Sophia Myles got an extra black mark because of her horrific Irish accent. And also because she made me hate Isolde.

[ginger001]

LOL! I'll have that in mind. I wasn't planning to watch it, though... since James Franco isn't very interesting to me either... I think that Rufus Sewell would be the only reason I could have to watch the movie ;) but for now I think I'll pass!

Thanks! ;)

[lesbiassparrow.livejournal.com]

Rufus Sewell is the best thing about the film and he does what he can, but Tristan and Isolde as self-absorbed teenagers, while an interesting idea, doesn't really work for me.

Though there is one funny bit there Tristan apparently can row from Ireland to England while still sort of recovering from an injury in about a day.

[ginger001]

As I've said I wasn't planning watching the movie... good thing I didn't ;)

I hate those 'I'm a superhero' although it's not naturally possible kind of moments *sigh* ;)

[lesbiassparrow.livejournal.com]

OMG! Your icon! It's so wonderful!

[ginger001]

Thank you! Love Hugh Laurie in Blackadder... well, I love all Blackadder characters in fact. I needed an icon and decided to get Georgeous Georgina ;)

Your toaster icon is pretty cool too ;)

Btw, if you would like to use the icon I'm using, you can ;) but please, credit me ;)

[lesbiassparrow.livejournal.com]

I am *so* taking it; will credit!

The toaster icon is one I made when I was madly watching Battlestar Galactica. In the unlikely event you should want it, please take.

[winterspel.livejournal.com]

Just a really quick note: I quite like Nathaniel Parker as Lynley - he's lovely! But OMG, as Skimpole in Bleak House he makes me want to cry, because Skimpole is so horrible! I almost can't believe that it's the same actor - which means that he did an excellent job. :)

[ginger001]

Yes, he's very lovely as Lynley. Don't know why but I guessed he was one of the bad guys in Bleak House... I just thought he couldn't play a nice part all the time ;)

Thanks for letting me know.

If he was so great as Skimpole, yes, that means he is a very good actor... Probably will write about it when I watch it ;)

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

I like NAthaniel Parker as Inspector Lynley! I "discovered" him after BBC adaptation of "Far from Madding crowd" which is lovely indeed and totally happy ( so not typical for Thomas HArdy). I am looking forward to the return of the series. I like "Silent Witness" too!!!

[ginger001]

Just today I ordered Far from the Madding Crowd because I have been looking forward to get it and I think is out of the market, but a seller in amazon.co.uk sold it, although a bit expensive. I'm very curious about this production, and I haven't seen it before. I can find the classic version but not this mini series until today ;)

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

EEEEEE! I absolutely adore "Far from maddling crowd" mini-series. They are in the best tradition of BBC adaptations. And N.Parker has a fantastic role! I am so happy for you that you are going to watch it - I gave my copy to my Russian friends together with N&S and "Bleak House". :)

[ginger001]

I will tell you after I watch it!!!

Your Russian friend is going to have so much fun watching all these incredible mini series!!! *g*

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

I started watching Silent Witness for the same reason. I couldn't stand the earlier seasons because I find Amanda Burton annoying but once Emilia Fox joined and they started giving Tom Ward more screen time, I was hooked.

The Inspector Lynley Mysteries I'm not so taken with. I find the pacing a bit slow. I did enjoy the episode where his younger brother shows up though - but that was mainly because said younger brother was played by Matthew Goode and I find him very easy on the eyes ;-)

Danny Blue as Dracula? How...interesting. I would never have pictured it. I'll look out for it though because while I like Marc Warren, I LOVE David Suchet.

[ginger001]

You're right, some crime dramas can be a bit slow (not just Inspector Lynley either).

I didn't know Matthew Goode was in one episode! I love him!! It was the best thing I found in 'He knew he was right'!! ;)

I couldn't imagine Marc Warren as Dracula at first, but later on, thinking about it, sounds intriging... and David as Van Helsing, I'm sure will be simply amazing! ;)