what 'unknown'/cult series do you like

[anonymous-user]

Watchman said:

Simon Callow was in a comedy series back in 1984 called Chance In A Million. I've never seen it since but it was brilliant - especially the way he seems to down a pint in the middle of a sentence:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chance_in_a_Million

I remember that series very well, with a young Brenda Blethyn invariably ending up in skimpy lingerie

[cologne2792]

Watchman said:

Simon Callow was in a comedy series back in 1984 called Chance In A Million. I've never seen it since but it was brilliant - especially the way he seems to down a pint in the middle of a sentence:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chance_in_a_Million

Absolutely brilliant show!

I've just finished watching it again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC7zJP02Pak

[AlexS]

Turn7 said:

I was a huge fan of the Utopia series......

Now been rebooted and started on Amazon Prime last week.

[droopsnoot]

pablo said:

Chelmsford123 was brilliant too.

I remember enjoying that at the time. Might even have some on tape somewhere.

[Watchman]

cologne2792 said:

Watchman said:

Simon Callow was in a comedy series back in 1984 called Chance In A Million. I've never seen it since but it was brilliant - especially the way he seems to down a pint in the middle of a sentence:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chance_in_a_Million

Absolutely brilliant show!

I've just finished watching it again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC7zJP02Pak

Oh wow, I didn't realise it was available on YT. That's my next couple of days ruined (improved). Thanks.

[eps]

Already mentioned but Halt and Catch Fire is so good.

[cologne2792]

Watchman said:

cologne2792 said:

Watchman said:

Simon Callow was in a comedy series back in 1984 called Chance In A Million. I've never seen it since but it was brilliant - especially the way he seems to down a pint in the middle of a sentence:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chance_in_a_Million

Absolutely brilliant show!

I've just finished watching it again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC7zJP02Pak

Oh wow, I didn't realise it was available on YT. That's my next couple of days ruined (improved). Thanks.

I watched it with a bit of apprehension as I was only 15 when it aired and wondered if it was still funny?

I was very pleased to say it was!

Also, Bill Pertwee's character was much funnier than I remembered.

[Ash_]

ajprice said:

RonaldMcDonaldAteMyCat said:

I remember a UK series in the early 90s called Chimera, about scientists creating a hybrid of man and ape. Remember it being fairly dramatic in my early teens.

I remember that. I've looked it up and can't find who played the hybrid but was it Warwick Davis inside the suit/make up? I may be misremembering or getting mixed up with something else.

I saw this again recently, via youtube, it hasn't aged well (not helped by the awful definition it was in), but still an interesting story I think.

[Wacky Racer]

The Intruder from 1972

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Intruder_(TV_ser...

Set around Egremont in Cumbria.

[cologne2792]

Ash_ said:

ajprice said:

RonaldMcDonaldAteMyCat said:

I remember a UK series in the early 90s called Chimera, about scientists creating a hybrid of man and ape. Remember it being fairly dramatic in my early teens.

I remember that. I've looked it up and can't find who played the hybrid but was it Warwick Davis inside the suit/make up? I may be misremembering or getting mixed up with something else.

I saw this again recently, via youtube, it hasn't aged well (not helped by the awful definition it was in), but still an interesting story I think.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101577/

[RizzoTheRat]

droopsnoot said:

pablo said:

Chelmsford123 was brilliant too.

I remember enjoying that at the time. Might even have some on tape somewhere.

It hadn't occurred to me to look until the Chance in a Million link above, but it appears Chelmsford 123 is on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DxI1UYJ1PQ

[ben5575]

pablo said:

Nightingales with Robert Lindsay and David Threlfall was brilliantly macabre. Chelmsford123 was brilliant too.

Nobody here but us chickens...

'Sledge Hammer' from the late 1980's

Boardwalk Empire

Original Utopia

Red Riding

Preacher

Beastars

Brilliant Netflix anime about anthropomorphic animals living in a world were carnivores and herbivores live together and repress their instincts. Beautifully shot, very dark, and works on a lot of levels. Not suitable for kids (too much bunny rape...)

First 90 seconds sets the tone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEeHJoYycMM

[uncinqsix]

ben5575 said:

'Sledge Hammer' from the late 1980's

"Trust me: I know what I'm doing"

[P5BNij]

ben5575 said:

pablo said:

Nightingales with Robert Lindsay and David Threlfall was brilliantly macabre. Chelmsford123 was brilliant too.

Nobody here but us chickens...

'Sledge Hammer' from the late 1980's

Boardwalk Empire

Original Utopia

Red Riding

Preacher

Beastars

Brilliant Netflix anime about anthropomorphic animals living in a world were carnivores and herbivores live together and repress their instincts. Beautifully shot, very dark, and works on a lot of levels. Not suitable for kids (too much bunny rape...)

First 90 seconds sets the tone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEeHJoYycMM

Really enjoyed the 'Red Riding' dramas, all three were very good, wouldn't mind seeing them again.

[Watchman]

eps said:

Already mentioned but Halt and Catch Fire is so good.

I loved this series. It finished properly too.

[rastapasta]

Fauda.

[eps]

Watchman said:

eps said:

Already mentioned but Halt and Catch Fire is so good.

I loved this series. It finished properly too.

Yep, it was amazing. Great actors and actresses together with excellent cinematography and sublime music choices.

[P5BNij]

Zarco said:

Taylor James said:

P5BNij said:

Taylor James said:

Romanzo Criminale

Fantastic show and the cars...

How many series are there...? Just found series 1 & 2 on Amazon, think I'll give it a whirl

Two,mate. Let me know what you think. I obviously loved it. Very gritty.

Romanzo Crimale! I forgot about that show. It is decent. Think I watched it on Sky Atlantic pre Netflix/Amazon Prime.

Which reminds me of another show from back then: Treme.

Set in New Orleans after the hurricane hit. Not amazing but I quite liked it.

Both series arrived from Amazon this yesterday so I started watching series one last night, three episodes in a row, loving it so far. The cars... blimey the cars...! Period Fiats, Alfas, Lancias, BMWs, Porsches, Citroens and Renaults everywhere, a gorgeous Innocenti Mini Cooper for one of the main characters, not to mention the vans and trucks in the background.... great stuff

[vixen1700]

Well that's got me taking a £3.10 punt on the first series DVD.

[P5BNij]

vixen1700 said:

Well that's got me taking a £3.10 punt on the first series DVD.

If PH was an Italian TV production company....