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Something good to watch.....

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Luckygirl3 Sat 11-Jun-22 18:49:43

I am a bit crocked up just now - post back op + blooming virus. Can't go for a walk as the wind here would blow me over in a flash! Not allowed to sit for more than 20 minutes - grr!

I would like to relax and watch something good, but can't find anything.

I hate loud, fast-moving American films/programmes; not into soaps; can't find any films on prime that appeal; like more peaceful programmes.

Hard to please me - any great ideas?

MayBee70 Mon 13-Jun-22 14:59:01

CaravanSerai

I enjoyed State of the Union on BBCiPlayer. Two series now. One set in London with Rosamund Pike and Chris O'Dowd and the other in the States with Brendan Gleeson and Patricia Clarkson. Both about couples having marriage counselling. Sounds grim but isn't. It's written by Nick Hornby and directed by Stephen Frears so it's light and witty. Each episode is only ten minutes long so might suit if you can't sit for long.

Had a load of paperwork to do last night so I watched this as it was something I could just listen to. Very much an updated version of the Nick Hornby book that I struggled with but did get to enjoy ( How to be Good). Really enjoyed it; will probably watch it again. Haven’t seen the American version yet, I’ll watch that tonight. Not sure how I missed it. Then again there are too many series to watch at the moment. I haven’t started on the new Outlaws yet, or the new Terror.