tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post253109761872320751..comments2023-10-24T14:51:45.756+02:00Comments on Bloggertropolis: Mer MaidStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-77046184588930290092011-03-23T14:53:47.352+01:002011-03-23T14:53:47.352+01:00"dale tuck"? You really are a big Robin ..."dale tuck"? You really are a big Robin Hood fan, aren't you?Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-8419783141338130392011-03-23T11:26:59.495+01:002011-03-23T11:26:59.495+01:00I really like your blog and i really appreciate th...I really like your blog and i really appreciate the excellent quality content you are posting here for free for your online readers. thanks peace dale tuckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-68823641607384418372008-11-30T13:20:00.000+01:002008-11-30T13:20:00.000+01:00Hi Ally, I guess a little knowledge is a dangerous...Hi Ally, I guess a little knowledge is a dangerous thing - especially when it comes to current BBC dramas! Maybe the BBC research dept. needs to go back to school?Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-91664560905236670042008-11-30T11:56:00.000+01:002008-11-30T11:56:00.000+01:00I am like LucyFishwife and know too much about the...I am like LucyFishwife and know too much about the Arthur Myth as it was a big part of my degree and am with her all the way on John Simm In "The Devil's Whore".MOTHER OF MANYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02555514242369474271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-456760968734175342008-11-25T18:05:00.000+01:002008-11-25T18:05:00.000+01:00I wasn't impressed with Bonekickers, Amanda, but M...I wasn't impressed with Bonekickers, Amanda, but Merlin is a treat. Definitely something to look forward to. <BR/><BR/>Very astute Rol - is that your polite way of telling me I needn't have bothered writing such a lengthy post? ;-) The acting isn't award winning in the show but it ain't bad either. Nothing for anyone to be ashamed of once they've gone onto better things. Sounds like I'm damning it with faint praise but that really isn't the case.<BR/><BR/>Annie, I find his Obama ears a bit distracting but apart from that he's very engaging and isn't annoying at all - which is quite a feat!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-89329436786184657762008-11-25T15:26:00.000+01:002008-11-25T15:26:00.000+01:00I never saw Robin Hood, Steve, but I'm absolutely ...I never saw Robin Hood, Steve, but I'm absolutely LOVING Merlin. I think Colin Morgan is lovely - too young as totty but I'd happily adopt him. Anthony Head is nearer my age but I agree with you, it's difficult to take him seriously, especially after seeing David Walliams snog him in Little Britain!<BR/>Yes, Richard Wilson is a brilliant Gaius. Very enjoyable production.Annie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703057351436504483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-55236488607232534052008-11-25T11:17:00.000+01:002008-11-25T11:17:00.000+01:00Your initial question answered itself immediately ...Your initial question answered itself immediately with the photographic evidence you provided.<BR/><BR/>Obviously I've not watched the show, though they keep running ads for it at the local fleapit of all places... My reaction to those (beyond cheering at Antony Stewart Head) was that Merlin himself doesn't look partyicularly leading man-ish. I hope he's a decent actor to make up for that.Rolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02103804480646939038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-12585328795618164752008-11-25T10:30:00.000+01:002008-11-25T10:30:00.000+01:00Haven't seen this yet...I miss having a programme ...Haven't seen this yet...I miss having a programme to follow now that Torchwood is done and Dr Who also. Obviously something for us to look forward to eh? In the meantime I have found myself watching Bonekickers on and off.The Sagittarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05513045101496737031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-22031538091665203092008-11-25T08:08:00.000+01:002008-11-25T08:08:00.000+01:00I wish I could counter that.I wish I could counter that.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-91085403714747825992008-11-24T21:52:00.000+01:002008-11-24T21:52:00.000+01:00I have a feeling that our battle would be entirely...I have a feeling that our battle would be entirely futile, unless she has the most bizarre taste in men!Tristanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235856654790610822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-57946160099142680492008-11-24T21:21:00.000+01:002008-11-24T21:21:00.000+01:00Tris: care to duel for her (dis)honour? ;-)Tris: care to duel for her (dis)honour? ;-)Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-23845841556879094552008-11-24T21:02:00.000+01:002008-11-24T21:02:00.000+01:00For once we agree about women (although I'm somewh...For once we agree about women (although I'm somewhat confused by your medieval sexual observation). Morgana is bewitchingly beautiful, haughty or not.Tristanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235856654790610822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-80246964598792678042008-11-24T19:17:00.000+01:002008-11-24T19:17:00.000+01:00I'm rather confused by it myself, Kaz - which one ...I'm rather confused by it myself, Kaz - which one is Jane Austen?Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-61798545659812111072008-11-24T18:33:00.000+01:002008-11-24T18:33:00.000+01:00Perhaps I should have tried Merlin as I haven't a ...Perhaps I should have tried Merlin as I haven't a clue what Little Dorrit is all about.KAZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06621294189351906599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-86636595295716045592008-11-24T14:41:00.000+01:002008-11-24T14:41:00.000+01:00Hi Lucy, sadly Karen and I missed The Devil's Whor...Hi Lucy, sadly Karen and I missed The Devil's Whore - another thing for us to catch up on when everybody else has moved onto TV pastures new!<BR/><BR/>The music in Excalibur is hugely emotive and sticks in ones mind - though I tend to associate Carl Orff with the film more than Wagner - particularly the scene when they all charge into battle on their horses. Stirring stuff!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-55176201301904524582008-11-24T14:25:00.000+01:002008-11-24T14:25:00.000+01:00PS Have to add though that I still have a soft spo...PS Have to add though that I still have a soft spot for the huge Wagnerien soundtrack on Excalibur though. All together now : annal natrach...uthvas bethud...Lucy Fishwifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12468092971495182126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-42489302027463680992008-11-24T14:23:00.000+01:002008-11-24T14:23:00.000+01:00As a scholar of the Arthur myth (from Mabinogion t...As a scholar of the Arthur myth (from Mabinogion to Chretien de Troyes) I appreciate its flexibility - although Mr F has discovered that the best way to get me frothing with outraged ivory-tower pedantry is to make me watch Excalibur - it's the moment where Nigel Terry says "Oi love 'er!!" of Guinevere. But all i can say of TV crushes currently available is : John Simm. In "The Devil's Whore". Playing a character called Sexby. I laughed until I drooled.Lucy Fishwifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12468092971495182126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-9903504315870722132008-11-24T13:43:00.000+01:002008-11-24T13:43:00.000+01:00Sorry Dotterel, they've just broadcast episode 10 ...Sorry Dotterel, they've just broadcast episode 10 of 13 - I guess I should have reviewed the show a bit earlier! However, have no fear, I'm sure the Beeb will be rerunning the entire series on one of its many derivative channels very soon.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-34493600565083118062008-11-24T12:50:00.000+01:002008-11-24T12:50:00.000+01:00Oh no - how much of this have I missed? And why? (...Oh no - how much of this have I missed? And why? (Thanks for the tip - agree heartily about Katie M!!)Tim Atkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858684167484655029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-81134705904701546442008-11-24T11:31:00.000+01:002008-11-24T11:31:00.000+01:00Gina, you rarely talk rubbish and if you ever do y...Gina, you rarely talk rubbish and if you ever do you're always welcome to talk it here! ;-) I think we're geared up as a species to look for an attractive face in whatever situation we find ourselves in and TV is no different... or rather we automatically filter people into "attractive" and "not so attractive" categories. And, let's be honest, an attractive TV host is going to keep you watching far more regularly than one who isn't. But yes. Then there is Top Gear which I also love - and yet don't fancy <I>any</I> of the presenters and have no interest in cars whatsoever. Go figure!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-78626487211151250352008-11-24T11:07:00.000+01:002008-11-24T11:07:00.000+01:00I haven't watched either programme so probably sho...I haven't watched either programme so probably shouldn't comment! In terms of the legend I do prefer King Arthur to Robin Hood but neither captivates me greatly.<BR/><BR/>I tend to only watch programmes when there is someone in them who I fancy (well, except The Apprentice - I do NOT have a thing for Alan Sugar!), otherwise I tend to fall asleep. And I also don't switch on the TV before 9pm and I suspect this programme is on earlier. Well, except for Top Gear - actually I am talking rubbish Steve cos Top Gear is on before 9 and also has no-one in who I fancy!! <BR/><BR/>I shall go away and talk rubbish elsewhere!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-39866530528378792182008-11-24T08:19:00.000+01:002008-11-24T08:19:00.000+01:00Hi TimeWarden, I have a great fondness for Boorman...Hi TimeWarden, I have a great fondness for Boorman's version - one of the great films of my childhood. It's an interesting idea regarding DW and one, I must admit, I hadn't considered - but you're right: a complete restart would have freed them up from various plot constraints and freed fans up trying to reconcile the past DW series with the new. I guess they wanted to buy into the kudos of the original and the idea of the "last doctor". <BR/><BR/>You know the more I think about it, the more your idea seems to be the best. They missed a trick there I reckon.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-46832065047395758692008-11-24T06:25:00.000+01:002008-11-24T06:25:00.000+01:00The version of the Arthur legend I'm most familiar...The version of the Arthur legend I'm most familiar with is John Boorman's "Excalibur" which takes itself very seriously compared to the latest retelling.<BR/><BR/>Arthur's early maturing, in the Beeb's version, has helped the show get quickly on track after the character started out a bit of a pillock!<BR/><BR/>I feel the same way about "Doctor Who" you do "Robin Hood", Steve. Despite the Doctor being a much more recent legend, the rewriting of Time Lord history might've been more acceptable, to me, if Chris Eccleston had been referred to as the First Doctor and Tennant the Second rather than Ninth and Tenth. The Producers wanted the link to the original, just not too much of a link in order to both have their cake and eat it!TimeWardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853837867256272087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-1496033382085611252008-11-23T14:11:00.000+01:002008-11-23T14:11:00.000+01:00It's interesting which legends are the most precio...It's interesting which legends are the most precious to us, isn't it, Brother T? I know where you are coming from because I had the same issues with the Beeb's Robin Hood. Although I always enjoyed the Arthur legend as a boy (and indeed still do), Robin Hood is - for whatever reasons - sacred to me and I found the Beeb's modern outing sheer sacrilege and had to grit my teeth in each episode... yet couldn't bring myself to not watch it. My knowledge of Arthur is probably influenced by Mallory's rehashing - and once you've accepted one rehashing it becomes easy to accept another - though I do wish they hadn't cleaned up the nature of Arthur's conception; I always enjoyed the idea of Uther's deception.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-41161181553805542572008-11-23T13:05:00.000+01:002008-11-23T13:05:00.000+01:00Daisy, one thing about the Arthurian legend is tha...Daisy, one thing about the Arthurian legend is that it travels extremely well. I'd certainly recommend the show - it's fun, family friendly but not insubstantial.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.com