McDonald & Dodds
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The Mad Monk said:
I thought it was twaddle, but quite watchable twaddle.
No?
Edit.
Just one thing.
Could someone explain how he converted those numbers into that code - or something.
What was that about?
I think he converted the letters in "13 Step" or whatever she wrote, to numbers in the alphabet. 12 letters giving 12 number code.No?
Edit.
Just one thing.
Could someone explain how he converted those numbers into that code - or something.
What was that about?
Edited by The Mad Monk on Monday 9th March 07:40
Having said that, what gym uses 12 numbers for the entry code. I have enough problems with remembering 6 LOL.
uknick said:
The Mad Monk said:
I thought it was twaddle, but quite watchable twaddle.
No?
Edit.
Just one thing.
Could someone explain how he converted those numbers into that code - or something.
What was that about?
I think he converted the letters in "13 Step" or whatever she wrote, to numbers in the alphabet. 12 letters giving 12 number code.No?
Edit.
Just one thing.
Could someone explain how he converted those numbers into that code - or something.
What was that about?
Edited by The Mad Monk on Monday 9th March 07:40
Having said that, what gym uses 12 numbers for the entry code. I have enough problems with remembering 6 LOL.
13 followed by the numerical positions of T, H, S, T, E and P in the alphabet.
Saying that, it seemed odd that he looked at that and went "oh its a code...it must make a 12 digit number to access the gym!"
Even more bizarre was that the dead women wrote it on the door to lead someone to the diamonds...if she wanted to do that why not write the code and at least give them a fighting chance?
DAKO74 said:
It was brilliant.
Top cop to the TV woke female cop:
"I want you on the cover of the latest recruitment booklet......you tick boxes that haven't even been invented yet...."
Clever stuff.
It was this line that 1st thoughts changed into 2nd.Top cop to the TV woke female cop:
"I want you on the cover of the latest recruitment booklet......you tick boxes that haven't even been invented yet...."
Clever stuff.
1st thoughts:
So bad it goes past so bad it's good back to just bad. And all the way round again to bad.
Did the writers use bullet points and thick markers or maybe wax crayons? Characters didn't even have hidden shallows.
Tick boxes checked:
Mixed race couple.
Gay couple.
Hero female.
Blokes largely thick, downtrodden or evil.
Far too much time wasted by lovely tracking shots of lovely Bath.
And what was with some of the accents? I lived locally for years and I don't recall a single person with those speech patterns. Bristol, Swindon and Chippenham just possibly but not Bath oddly.
2nd thoughts:
Is there an element of of self knowledge here? I know this is Sunday night TV but...
I've watched this to the end.
So, he worked out how to get into the gym, I get that, but HOW did he then find the diamonds in the gym? Did we ever see that?
I think this is basically a bit rubbish... but I'm prepared to accept I looked at my email at the critical moment or longingly fantasized about it being over and me being able to watch something better...
M
I think this is basically a bit rubbish... but I'm prepared to accept I looked at my email at the critical moment or longingly fantasized about it being over and me being able to watch something better...
M
boyse7en said:
Isn't it 1,3,20,8,19,20,5,16?
13 followed by the numerical positions of T, H, S, T, E and P in the alphabet.
Saying that, it seemed odd that he looked at that and went "oh its a code...it must make a 12 digit number to access the gym!"
Even more bizarre was that the dead women wrote it on the door to lead someone to the diamonds...if she wanted to do that why not write the code and at least give them a fighting chance?
You're probably right, I'd nearly fallen asleep with boredom at that point.13 followed by the numerical positions of T, H, S, T, E and P in the alphabet.
Saying that, it seemed odd that he looked at that and went "oh its a code...it must make a 12 digit number to access the gym!"
Even more bizarre was that the dead women wrote it on the door to lead someone to the diamonds...if she wanted to do that why not write the code and at least give them a fighting chance?
Fluid said:
The Colt 1911 has never been used by the British Military. A few minutes of research would have told the writers which pistols were in service, when the daughter was a Cadet.
A part from that, I’m enjoying it.
Nope. They were in general use with the British military in WW2 to supplement the supply of Webley, Enfield and S&W revolvers.A part from that, I’m enjoying it.
https://pre98.com/shop/very-rare-british-military-...
https://www.arrse.co.uk/wiki/Colt_M1911
Edited by Marlin45 on Tuesday 10th March 16:20
Marlin45 said:
Fluid said:
The Colt 1911 has never been used by the British Military. A few minutes of research would have told the writers which pistols were in service, when the daughter was a Cadet.
A part from that, I’m enjoying it.
Nope. They were in general use with the British military in WW2 to supplement the supply of Webley, Enfield and S&W revolvers.A part from that, I’m enjoying it.
https://pre98.com/shop/very-rare-british-military-...
https://www.arrse.co.uk/wiki/Colt_M1911
Edited by Marlin45 on Tuesday 10th March 16:20
I enjoyed the first episode, but, like many programmes, they spent most of their budget hiring Robert Lindsey and the second episode's cast were poor.
Unfortunately it seems to be a British equivalent of Death in Paradise- nice scenery but the viewer is told the subset of suspects from the beginning ("the murderer must be one of these group of people"). I prefer detective series where the suspect isn't limited to a defined group.
My final grumble, I really cannot stand the female detective. She has an aggressive face and, along with the top boss, is very irritating.
Unfortunately it seems to be a British equivalent of Death in Paradise- nice scenery but the viewer is told the subset of suspects from the beginning ("the murderer must be one of these group of people"). I prefer detective series where the suspect isn't limited to a defined group.
My final grumble, I really cannot stand the female detective. She has an aggressive face and, along with the top boss, is very irritating.
Have only seen the first one so far; thought it was ok but the missus loved it.
A bit too long at two hours and I suspect they deliberately make all of the murder suspects thoroughly horrible people... wealthy family, arrogant high flying career types, maybe the odd weirdo Bohemian type thrown in etc. I think the idea is that as a viewer you don't care whodunnit you just want to see one of the pillocks get what's coming. This applies equally to Death In Paradise (which the missus also loves 'for the scenery'
) which has become so bad it's actually irritating to watch.
I do like the main actor Jason Watkins though. He's always been good in everything I've seen him in.
A bit too long at two hours and I suspect they deliberately make all of the murder suspects thoroughly horrible people... wealthy family, arrogant high flying career types, maybe the odd weirdo Bohemian type thrown in etc. I think the idea is that as a viewer you don't care whodunnit you just want to see one of the pillocks get what's coming. This applies equally to Death In Paradise (which the missus also loves 'for the scenery'
) which has become so bad it's actually irritating to watch.I do like the main actor Jason Watkins though. He's always been good in everything I've seen him in.
Edited by shih tzu faced on Wednesday 11th March 18:24
I first became aware of Jason Watkins when he played the landlord in that dramatization of the female architect who was murdered a few years back.
Apologies, can't remember any of the names but the landlord in question was all but tried, convicted and sent to the gallows by the press at the time. He was innocent of course, but was a bit of an eccentric loner and therefore fair game. It was a very high profile news story at the time.
Anyway, Watkins was superb in that role and he even popped up in an episode of Friday Night Dinner that I watched the other night.
Apologies, can't remember any of the names but the landlord in question was all but tried, convicted and sent to the gallows by the press at the time. He was innocent of course, but was a bit of an eccentric loner and therefore fair game. It was a very high profile news story at the time.
Anyway, Watkins was superb in that role and he even popped up in an episode of Friday Night Dinner that I watched the other night.
shih tzu faced said:
I first became aware of Jason Watkins when he played the landlord in that dramatization of the female architect who was murdered a few years back.
That was the same for me and that was back in 2014 I think. I've watched him in a few things since and I find him such an engaging actor in whichever role he plays. 
cerb4.5lee said:
shih tzu faced said:
I first became aware of Jason Watkins when he played the landlord in that dramatization of the female architect who was murdered a few years back.
That was the same for me and that was back in 2014 I think. I've watched him in a few things since and I find him such an engaging actor in whichever role he plays. Maybe he wanted a holiday from having to act?
cerb4.5lee said:
shih tzu faced said:
I first became aware of Jason Watkins when he played the landlord in that dramatization of the female architect who was murdered a few years back.
That was the same for me and that was back in 2014 I think. I've watched him in a few things since and I find him such an engaging actor in whichever role he plays. speedking31 said:
cerb4.5lee said:
shih tzu faced said:
I first became aware of Jason Watkins when he played the landlord in that dramatization of the female architect who was murdered a few years back.
That was the same for me and that was back in 2014 I think. I've watched him in a few things since and I find him such an engaging actor in whichever role he plays. 
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