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JulieB unregistered |
posted 06-09-2004 21:52
 
Looks like DK will be in tonight's ep of Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) on BBCA... IP: Logged |
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Camille@Gaelforce unregistered |
posted 07-09-2004 00:18
Thanks for the "heads up", Julie, I just set up to record it! IP: Logged |
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JulieB unregistered |
posted 07-09-2004 14:07
One more spotting: ST is reading a book in BBC7's Big Toe Radio Show. It's available on Listen again: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/bigtoe/books/ IP: Logged |
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Camille@Gaelforce unregistered |
posted 08-09-2004 08:06
Well, I was in for far more of a treat than I realized in that particular episode of Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)! Not only did Dervla Kirwan play the lovely but interestingly blunt (truth serum? I don't think so...) Petra, but Tom Baker played Hopkirk's mentor in death, Mr. Wyvern, and Derek Jacobi played the "villain", Colonel Anger, who worked for the Payne (Pain?) Corporation, doing drug research. Three of my most favorite actors of all time, in one show, I ought to go buy a lottery ticket!!! IP: Logged |
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SwissMiss unregistered |
posted 08-09-2004 08:57
So I'm flipping channels last night and wait! there's Niamh! Only it wasn't Niamh, it was Tina Kellegher playing Sharon in "The Snapper" (a film from 1993), along with Colm Meaney (Chief O'Brien of Star Trek fame) and at the very end a cameo by Birdy Sweeney (Eamonn). Cute little film, with lots of hysterical drunken laughter from TK, not at all Niamh-like. IP: Logged |
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Bronn unregistered |
posted 09-09-2004 11:34
I finally got to see Robert Taylor’s (Father Vincent) film The Hard Word last night. It was so strange seeing him as this horrible, sleazy, double-dealing lawyer. The film itself is okay, the last fifteen minutes felt totally unnecessary and tacked on. Anyway, if you don’t mind bad language, blood, guts, really creapy behaviour… actually, if your type of film is exact opposite of Ballykissangel then don’t miss it. Taylor was good but alas, his character comes to a grisly end which (thankfully) the audience doesn't see. IP: Logged |
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Morris unregistered |
posted 09-09-2004 17:33
His work as Fr. Vinny is so far the best work I've seen him do. IP: Logged |
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JulieB unregistered |
posted 10-09-2004 00:58
Yes, Camille, that was a fun episode. Paul and I recognized her right away, but Chris didn't, and we had to give him a couple of clues before he realized who she was. Tom Baker was a regular on that series, and the real reason I started to watch in the first place. And it was fun to watch Derek Jacobi chew scenery. Did you see him in "Gosford Park?" I finally had to go buy that movie. On a different alumni topic, anyone listen to ST on the Big Toe show? Man, he was GOOD! The first few episodes are still available via the link I gave before. The book he's reading ("Point Blanc") is geared at adolescents, but it's a very well-written book and he gives such a good reading. He sounds like he's having fun with all of the accents. Give a listen if you can. IP: Logged |
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Morris unregistered |
posted 10-09-2004 05:57
I miss seeing Tom Baker on TV. I loved him as The Doctor (even if John Pertwee was my favorite) and I haven't seen him in a blessed thing since. He did a Dr. Who retrospective and it was great. I wish I could see him in more things. Like Dervla and Stephen, he and Lalla Ward were an on screen couple that ended up being an off screen couple. IP: Logged |
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ljd70 unregistered |
posted 10-09-2004 18:12
Hasn't he joined the MOTG cast for the season presently filming? I remember hearing somethng about that. He also has a website, but I don't have the address at the tip of my fingers. IP: Logged |
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JulieB unregistered |
posted 10-09-2004 19:08
Yes, he has! His web site is www.tombaker.tv IP: Logged |
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Morris unregistered |
posted 10-09-2004 19:38
Will my delight ever end?! Tom Baker on MOTG? That's great news. IP: Logged |
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Thea unregistered |
posted 13-09-2004 19:36
Julie, thank you for that link to BigToe Books. I've been listening to Point Blanc, a scary kid;s book, indeed! I'm enjoying it and am also pleased that Peter has found new employment after leaving Ballyk. IP: Logged |
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JulieB unregistered |
posted 13-09-2004 22:29
Oh, I really did enjoy that reading. The production values, too. Apparently that was a BBC production, as the CD reading is by someone else. (Yeah, I went to Amazon hoping to buy a copy. Even to Amazon UK. No luck.) Radio is a medium that is near and dear to my heart, and it's been fun to listen to him. IP: Logged |
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Bronn Member |
posted 02-10-2004 14:37
Hummm - a new look to the boards today, plus where's Becky gone to? Anyhow, Bosco Hogan is on RTE Radio 1 tomorrow night 8pm (GMT or BST - whatever time we're in at the moment!). He's in a play called Devine written by Vincent Mahon. It's supposed to examine "the delicate and sensitive isues of Irish Republican politics, artistic freedom and sexual identities". You can tune in, as always, on the net at www.rte.ie/radio1 . Cool! We can edit our posts now but what's this Junior Member business?? [This message has been edited by Bronn (edited 02-10-2004).] IP: Logged |
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Robyn Member |
posted 02-10-2004 22:37
quote: I think it's safe to say that you're far from being a junior member, Bronn. IP: Logged |
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Cathy unregistered |
posted 04-10-2004 01:06
Thea and Morris and Swiss Miss are 'unregistered,' and Bronn and Robyn and Laura and Brian are 'junior' members. What is this world coming to? Maybe we should elect presidents and vice-presidents and initiate "elders" and "deacons." What do you think? IP: Logged |
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Laura Member |
posted 04-10-2004 08:47
I recently re-joined a forum about bengal cats which I used to frequent a few years ago. They have implemented a similar system of registration since I was last there. I have posted just twice in the few weeks since I registered, so I was tickled to see I now appear as a "forum champion"! IP: Logged |
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Bronn Member |
posted 04-10-2004 15:26
Phew! Good to see some more "junior members" knocking around here. I see Thea's joined the club now too. What did you win for being Forum Champion, Laura? Anything less than a great, big trophy is scandalous  IP: Logged |
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Lin unregistered |
posted 07-10-2004 08:48
Niall Tobin made the front page of our local paper last night. "Toibin comes home to celebrate birthday The legendary Niall Toibin took centre stage last night as his 75th birthday was celebrated in his home town. His home town is Cork and the accompanying picture shows a very fit and well Niall Toibin. Cheers IP: Logged |
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Mrlyn unregistered |
posted 08-10-2004 01:47
I would LOVE to see his one man show. Have any of you forum members had that opportunity? Would there ever be a tape of it do you think or a U.S. booking? Marilyn IP: Logged |
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Bronn Member |
posted 08-10-2004 12:48
I forgot to tell you all that Niall Toibin was on the front page of The Irish Times property section two weeks ago. Don’t be deceived by the price, as €850,000 is a steal. They always put in low guide prices to get your interest and then when it come to the sale, it goes for over €1,000,000. With stamp duty etc, a person would need well in excess of that to be able to buy it. It had a lovely photo of him leaning up against the front door which isn’t in the article unfortunately. [This message has been edited by Bronn (edited 08-10-2004).] IP: Logged |
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Kirochka Junior Member |
posted 08-10-2004 19:19
OK, I'm almost totally new to these boards (posted something yesterday), so forgive me if these are repeats, but this kind of thing was something I (as a very nerdy high school girl long ago in the 1970s) loved to do - see where actors showed up. So I have to say that the first time I ever saw James Nesbitt was in "Hear My Song," which you must all rush out and see if you haven't already, and the first time I saw Victoria Smurfit was in the series of "Ivanhoe" in which Susan Lynch plays Rebecca (VS played Rowena). Now I have to stop writing and get back to work before I get sucked in altogether! IP: Logged |
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Chuck unregistered |
posted 17-10-2004 14:33
Today's (17 Oct 2004) Parade Magazine, a Sunday supplement, has an article on, and a cover photo of, Colin Farrel: "A Wild Lad Chases Happiness." You can check it out here: http://www.parade.com/auth/select/entry.html IP: Logged |
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Vicky Member |
posted 19-10-2004 17:56
Omg I'm watching the funniest thing ever. Stephen Tompkinson is pretending to be a monkey as we speak. I just got home and I turned on the TV and Stephen was on The Paul O'Grady Show. I missed his actual interview  and then there was this guy who pretends to be a monkey so they all had to have ago. It was hilarious.IP: Logged |
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BkDk unregistered |
posted 19-10-2004 18:50
A monkey? LOL And I thought he was funny with his "beloved eyebrow". IP: Logged |
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PghJo unregistered |
posted 19-10-2004 21:48
You are so lucky to be able to turn on your TV and having even a prayer of seeing ST. What channel are you watching? This whole BK and ST thing just might get me to buy cable here in the US. My kids will be delighted if that happens. We're one of the few hold-outs. (I can't believe I said that- I'm the one who never watches TV). And yes, that eyebrow is phenomenal!! Just ordered Brassed Off on DVD- waiting for it to arrive. - Jo in Pittsburgh IP: Logged |
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Vicky Member |
posted 19-10-2004 23:57
It was on a channel called ITV. OK now i have more time I'll tell you what he had to do. Stephen, Paul and if any of you watch Coronation Street Shelly had to do it as well. First they had to kind of make a weird face and then shout like a monkey Anyway I hope it's repeated one day because I seriously couldn't breath for laughing after seeing it. IP: Logged |
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Lin unregistered |
posted 20-10-2004 08:18
Stephen Tompkinson is in "Cloaca" in the Old Vic in London at the moment. He was on the Richard and Judy show on Channel 4 promoting it about 3/4 weeks ago. Here is the link to it(I hope)otherwise just paste it into your browser. If that doesn't work then type in whatsonstage.com and use the search at the top right of the screen. http://www.whatsonstage.com/dl/page.php?page=details&id=L1248811990 Lin IP: Logged |
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BkDk unregistered |
posted 20-10-2004 23:37
I'm not sure if anyone has seen this yet, (it is old), but there's an interview with ST and Nick Berry here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/interview_stephen_t_nick_b1.shtml Oh man, to go with that whole eyebrow flashback, "Isn't it velvety!". WOW that's just beyond funny. IP: Logged |
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JulieB Member |
posted 22-10-2004 01:16
Jo, you will love "Brassed Off." I've been trying to tell a friend of mine that anyone who can steal a movie from Ewan McGregor, and darn near take it from Pete Postlethwaite as well is worth watching. Seriously, this film has a top-notch cast. The writing and acting are excellent. ST nearly takes the entire show, but PP grabs it back for himself at the end, which is entirely fitting. Ewan McGregor ain't bad (when is he ever -grin-), but ST is really the standout. I won't tell you what happens, but if you think Peter has an anger problem... IP: Logged |
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PghJo unregistered |
posted 22-10-2004 02:05
Julie- thanks. Can't wait to see it! And given that my husband and I are both musicians I'm interested to see how music plays a role in the film too. (Yeah, right, Jo- do you think you're fooling them!?? It's all about ST, isn't it!) ;-} -Jo IP: Logged |
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JulieB Member |
posted 22-10-2004 20:35
Music plays a very big role in the film. You should enjoy it. (Yeah, and that ST guy.) IP: Logged |
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Morris Member |
posted 22-10-2004 20:36
It's like a lot of BallyKea - sad and beautiful. I reccomend it highly. IP: Logged |
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PghJo unregistered |
posted 22-10-2004 21:51
Well, I should be getting the DVD soon, and then I'll let you know how it goes for me. So "Brassed Off" is sad, eh? Well, maybe it will take my mind off what's coming in BK series 3. Or maybe not. - Jo IP: Logged |
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Morris Member |
posted 22-10-2004 23:45
Well, yes. But not meloncholy. It's emotional tenor is what I'd call believable. IP: Logged |
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techiechick Member |
posted 23-10-2004 14:21
I would call the tone of "Brassed Off" very *angry*. I agree that it's an excellent movie, but from one viewing two years ago, the major impression I took away was that everyone in it was furious! Funny story- I actually saw "Brassed Off" before starting to watch Ballyk, and for the first few episodes I kept wondering where I had seen Fr. Clifford before. And then I realized oh, of course, he's the depressed clown guy! I wonder what it would be like to see "Brassed Off" again now... IP: Logged |
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theamck Member |
posted 23-10-2004 15:07
I taped it last time it was on but haven't seen it lately. An excellent movie, and yes,very angry, about Thatcher letting certain industries die. IP: Logged |
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JulieB Member |
posted 26-10-2004 01:49
Showtime is airing "Evelyn" several times this week. Bosco Hogan is a priest - in his first sceene he punches out Pierce Brosnan. It's based on a true story. The end is a real tear-jerker. Oh, and Frank Kelly (Fr. Jack from "Father Ted") is in it as well. I did a double-take because I didn't recognize him playing a nice, upstanding guy; IP: Logged |
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JulieB Member |
posted 02-11-2004 00:59
Pierce Brosnan thinks that Colin Farrell should be the next Bond: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6384572/ IP: Logged |
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