Cade Posted January 16 Posted January 16 The character of Bruce Robertson in Irvine Welsh's "Filth" was a direct piss-take of Rebus. A drug addicted, venereal disease ridden, cross-dressing Hearts fan.
JimmyCant Posted January 17 Posted January 17 (edited) 6 hours ago, Cade said: The character of Bruce Robertson in Irvine Welsh's "Filth" was a direct piss-take of Rebus. A drug addicted, venereal disease ridden, cross-dressing Hearts fan. Bruce Robertson (his actual real name) was one of the Rockstars of the L&B Drug Squad in the 80’s. He was also a friend of Ian Rankin. I’ve no doubt Welsh and associates came accross Bruce in the 80’s (everybody in the smack trade knew him or knew of him) and Welsh used a name a lot of people would recognise and applied it to a somewhat pathetic character. The real Bruce Robertson was a rugby fan with no interest in football and a throughly dedicated cop who no doubt put a good few associates of Welsh where the belonged. Bruce is quite old now and may in fact be gone (I lost contact with him many years ago, but he was very proud of his inclusion in ‘Filth’ Edited January 17 by JimmyCant
Stewart MacD Posted January 17 Posted January 17 The Vendetta of An(Netflix). 28 episodes of this historical drama. A political revenge plot with great performances from some seasoned actors and talented younger ones. An intricate plot, plenty bloodshed, expensive sets and good subtitles. Addictive.
William H. Bonney Posted January 17 Posted January 17 46 minutes ago, escobri said: I've never watched Peaky Blinders, is it a good watch? First couple of seasons, maybe. After that it gets really shit. Just my opinion of course.
rudi must stay Posted January 18 Posted January 18 On 17/01/2026 at 11:26, escobri said: I've never watched Peaky Blinders, is it a good watch? Peaky Blinders is absolutely brilliant. I wish all television was as good as Peaky Blinders, the writing is impeccable (Steven Knight wrote it he's been nominated for a few Oscars for Best Screenplay) and the acting couldn't be better
John Findlay Posted January 19 Posted January 19 On 16/01/2026 at 13:48, Heartofhearts said: I enjoyed The Seven Dials Mystery on Netflix too. Gentle easy watching based on Agatha Christie novel of same name. Just 3 episodes. Watched this yesterday. The way it finished, i sensed there was more to come in the form of a series.
Ron Burgundy Posted January 19 Posted January 19 Started The Sopranos again yesterday as couldn't find anything I fancied. Probably my favourite ever series along with Gomorrah.
AyrJambo Posted January 19 Posted January 19 52 minutes ago, Ron Burgundy said: Started The Sopranos again yesterday as couldn't find anything I fancied. Probably my favourite ever series along with Gomorrah. Both good will probably revisit Sopranos for a 3rd time at some point!! Try Animal Kingdom - not mafia but a criminal family in California and spans 1970s to present day over about 7 seasons
Ron Burgundy Posted January 19 Posted January 19 43 minutes ago, AyrJambo said: Both good will probably revisit Sopranos for a 3rd time at some point!! Try Animal Kingdom - not mafia but a criminal family in California and spans 1970s to present day over about 7 seasons Cheers for the recommendation, will do
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 19 Posted January 19 (edited) 2 hours ago, Ron Burgundy said: Started The Sopranos again yesterday as couldn't find anything I fancied. Probably my favourite ever series along with Gomorrah. I’ve watched it 3 times . My all time favourite . It’s just perfection . I loved Livia . It’s such a shame Nancy Marchand passed away as her relationship with Tony was pivotal to the story a la Roman tragedy really . No wonder David Chase called her Livia . A complete psychopath really . There’s a theory she was jealous of Tony being the head of the “ family “ and resented being held back due to her sex . She was hysterically funny at times too Edited January 19 by JudyJudyJudy
escobri Posted January 19 Posted January 19 21 hours ago, rudi must stay said: Peaky Blinders is absolutely brilliant. I wish all television was as good as Peaky Blinders, the writing is impeccable (Steven Knight wrote it he's been nominated for a few Oscars for Best Screenplay) and the acting couldn't be better Right then it's getting watched 👍
Mikey1874 Posted January 19 Posted January 19 I was saying The Night Manager Series 2 was pretty rubbish without Hugh Lawrie... But my recommendation is to watch series 1 again which is available on BBC Iplayer and not bother with series 2 which is pretty rubbish.
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 19 Posted January 19 6 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: I was saying The Night Manager Series 2 was pretty rubbish without Hugh Lawrie... But my recommendation is to watch series 1 again which is available on BBC Iplayer and not bother with series 2 which is pretty rubbish. The current season is awful. I cant understand how a series can deteriorate so much
deano89 Posted January 19 Posted January 19 On 17/01/2026 at 13:26, escobri said: I've never watched Peaky Blinders, is it a good watch? Season 1 grabbed me right away, other seasons a bit heavier but still good.
Tommy Brown Posted January 19 Posted January 19 1 hour ago, Mikey1874 said: I was saying The Night Manager Series 2 was pretty rubbish without Hugh Lawrie... But my recommendation is to watch series 1 again which is available on BBC Iplayer and not bother with series 2 which is pretty rubbish. youve stopped watching it, have you?
Samuel Camazzola Posted January 20 Posted January 20 14 hours ago, Mikey1874 said: I was saying The Night Manager Series 2 was pretty rubbish without Hugh Lawrie... But my recommendation is to watch series 1 again which is available on BBC Iplayer and not bother with series 2 which is pretty rubbish. No matter what you think of the series, it's worth tuning in for Camila Morone (Roxana) alone. 😍😍
escobri Posted January 20 Posted January 20 On 19/01/2026 at 18:23, deano89 said: Season 1 grabbed me right away, other seasons a bit heavier but still good. 1st 2 episodes watched and enjoying it. 👍
Heartofhearts Posted January 20 Posted January 20 Anyone looking to improve their diet and health could watch 'What Not To Eat' series on Channel 4. The focus is on reducing UPF- ultra processed foods and improving health. Presenters Dr Tim Spector ( ZOE app) and Dr Kandi meet up with familes and couples and support them to reduce UPF in their diets for more fruit, veg, protein, etc. Everyone who took part seemed to make fairly impressive changes to their weight, waist size, inflammation markers, etc over just 4-6 weeks.
deano89 Posted January 21 Posted January 21 23 hours ago, escobri said: 1st 2 episodes watched and enjoying it. 👍 Awesome! Enjoy
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 21 Posted January 21 (edited) 22 hours ago, Heartofhearts said: Anyone looking to improve their diet and health could watch 'What Not To Eat' series on Channel 4. The focus is on reducing UPF- ultra processed foods and improving health. Presenters Dr Tim Spector ( ZOE app) and Dr Kandi meet up with familes and couples and support them to reduce UPF in their diets for more fruit, veg, protein, etc. Everyone who took part seemed to make fairly impressive changes to their weight, waist size, inflammation markers, etc over just 4-6 weeks. I like these shows Edited January 21 by JudyJudyJudy
Kells_On_Jackson Posted January 21 Posted January 21 Landman and Mayor of Kingstown -Both are on Paramount+ if you guys get that over there.
mrmarkus1981_1 Posted January 22 Posted January 22 10 hours ago, Kells_On_Jackson said: Landman and Mayor of Kingstown -Both are on Paramount+ if you guys get that over there. Both are excellent
John Findlay Posted January 22 Posted January 22 Smiley's people. BBC4. After Forty Four years i have finally caught up to watching this. Follow on from the BBC dramatisation of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. Alec Guinness as George Smiley. Stellar cast over the episodes. Curt Jurgens Eileen Atkins Michael Gough Maureen Lipman Alan Rickman Beryl Reid Bernard Hepton Alan Rickman Michael Elphick Michael Lonsdale Barry Foster Bill Patterson Ingrid Pitt. To name a few. Superb acting by one and all. Tremendous television drama.
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 23 Posted January 23 13 hours ago, John Findlay said: Smiley's people. BBC4. After Forty Four years i have finally caught up to watching this. Follow on from the BBC dramatisation of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. Alec Guinness as George Smiley. Stellar cast over the episodes. Curt Jurgens Eileen Atkins Michael Gough Maureen Lipman Alan Rickman Beryl Reid Bernard Hepton Alan Rickman Michael Elphick Michael Lonsdale Barry Foster Bill Patterson Ingrid Pitt. To name a few. Superb acting by one and all. Tremendous television drama. Wow that’s an outstanding cast ! I listened to Guinness audiobook on YouTube and it’s so entertaining . Well worth a listen . One of the great actors who made a savvy move whilst making “ Star Wars “ and its sequels Instead of a flat salary he agreed to take a percentage of the films gross royalties
Kells_On_Jackson Posted January 23 Posted January 23 Hey guys, are there any " Still Game" type shows circulating? Binged watched it again on Netflix and would love to keep the vibe going. Thanks !!
Tommy Brown Posted January 23 Posted January 23 (edited) 1 hour ago, Kells_On_Jackson said: Hey guys, are there any " Still Game" type shows circulating? Binged watched it again on Netflix and would love to keep the vibe going. Thanks !! Two doors down is decent on BBCi Edit Chewin' the Fat was a sketch show by them before Still Game Edited January 23 by Tommy Brown
Dick Dastardly Posted January 23 Posted January 23 The Pitt series 2 is looking just as good as the first series
RobboM Posted January 24 Posted January 24 Death by Lightning Netflix Just 4 episodes. Historical/political very entertaining drama about the assassination of President Garfield (is that a spoiler?) Brilliant cast really delivers.
rudi must stay Posted January 24 Posted January 24 On 22/01/2026 at 21:31, John Findlay said: Smiley's people. BBC4. After Forty Four years i have finally caught up to watching this. Follow on from the BBC dramatisation of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. Alec Guinness as George Smiley. Stellar cast over the episodes. Curt Jurgens Eileen Atkins Michael Gough Maureen Lipman Alan Rickman Beryl Reid Bernard Hepton Alan Rickman Michael Elphick Michael Lonsdale Barry Foster Bill Patterson Ingrid Pitt. To name a few. Superb acting by one and all. Tremendous television drama. Always enjoy watching Alec Guinness in anything what a voice he had
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 24 Posted January 24 41 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Always enjoy watching Alec Guinness in anything what a voice he had He had a beautiful tone to his voice .
Canscot Posted January 25 Posted January 25 The Night Manager. Season 2👌 Only 3 episodes in. Very good so far.
Dick Dastardly Posted January 26 Posted January 26 (edited) A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms I've watched the first two episodes. Not too bad but a few very unnecessary scenes, one in the first five minutes. Short episodes as well, just over 30 minutes each. Will see how it continues Edited January 26 by Dick Dastardly
PortyJambo Posted January 26 Posted January 26 32 minutes ago, Dick Dastardly said: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms I've watched the first two episodes. Not too bad but a few very unnecessary scenes, one in the first five minutes. Short episodes as well, just over 30 minutes each. Will see how it continues I laughed at that one, but that's my schoolboy toilet humour coming to the fore.
Dick Dastardly Posted January 26 Posted January 26 43 minutes ago, PortyJambo said: I laughed at that one, but that's my schoolboy toilet humour coming to the fore. Haha there was absolutely no need for it at all!
Kells_On_Jackson Posted January 26 Posted January 26 On 23/01/2026 at 12:13, Tommy Brown said: Two doors down is decent on BBCi Edit Chewin' the Fat was a sketch show by them before Still Game Great-Thx !
PortyJambo Posted January 27 Posted January 27 Steal on Prime, with Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark in GoT) as a trade processor at a Fund Manager in London that is the target of an armed heist. I've only watched the first 3 episodes so far, and it does stretch the believability at times, but Turner is good in it and it's an entertaining watch so far. It could well jump the shark in the last 3 episodes but worth a viewing at the moment.
Tommy Brown Posted January 27 Posted January 27 On 25/01/2026 at 20:29, Canscot said: The Night Manager. Season 2👌 Only 3 episodes in. Very good so far. Having to watch on a week to week basis, a bit annoying. Zapped through S1, enjoyed it.
Canscot Posted January 27 Posted January 27 52 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: Having to watch on a week to week basis, a bit annoying. Zapped through S1, enjoyed it. Yeah. It would be annoying. I watched the first 5 episodes of season 2 on the weekend. Last one is up on Sunday next. Obviously we are a few weeks ahead of you then.
If carlsberg did rivals... Posted January 27 Posted January 27 On 19/01/2026 at 12:54, Ron Burgundy said: Started The Sopranos again yesterday as couldn't find anything I fancied. Probably my favourite ever series along with Gomorrah. I've never seen it for some reason, what channel is it on? So to speak!
Ron Burgundy Posted January 27 Posted January 27 34 minutes ago, If carlsberg did rivals... said: I've never seen it for some reason, what channel is it on? So to speak! watching on NOW TV
If carlsberg did rivals... Posted January 27 Posted January 27 15 minutes ago, Ron Burgundy said: watching on NOW TV Cheers
Dick Dastardly Posted January 27 Posted January 27 Person of Interest (2011) Enjoyable sci-fi/crime drama. The acting isn't the best and the story gets quite convoluted but decent nonetheless.
Cameronstheman Posted January 28 Posted January 28 Skyscape Live its on Netflix, certainly not for the faint hearted
dougal Posted January 29 Posted January 29 On 10/01/2026 at 00:30, Tazio said: His & Hers on Netflix. Tense murder mystery set in rural Georgia (the American one). Good cast and a storyline full of twists and turns up to the very end. A tight 6 episodes long which is nice as Netflix normally overstretches things for no good reason. 4 episodes in and not a fan. Think it's because I've read the book. Quite different to the book with characters and storylines not in the book being in the show.
Heartofhearts Posted January 29 Posted January 29 The Apprentice starts tonight on BBC1 at 9pm. Iconic Sir Alan Sugar - " You're fired! "
Samuel Camazzola Posted January 29 Posted January 29 The Apprentice. 1st episode broadcast tonight and all 20 could have been fired! 😄😄 Still great tv but the level of contestant sharply nose-dives each year. How any can be given investment is baffling.
Heartofhearts Posted January 29 Posted January 29 @Samuel Camazzola Yes, seems quite a low standard so far but just first episode. None stand out. Always enjoy the boardroom part. 20 years of this programme- very different world now!
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