British Telly

[DanaC]

Set in the region where I grew up. Had family on estates like that. Lived at the edge of one for a while too. In Little Hulton, our street was like a tiny oasis of old style housing, surrounded either side by big estates. Much closer in tone to Salford and Manchester (Shameless country) than to Bolton where I grew up.

[wolf]

Just finished watching Apparitions ... about an exorcist. Is there only one 6-episode series or did they do more?

[monster]

yeah, I do, but more maybe for the nostalgic factor thann the plot -it's like the programs from my childhood, plus I lived in a small seaside town for a while and I knew all of those people. Also, I can "watch" it while doing something else. Not much "evolving" plot to speak of really, apart from his relationship with his GF. It's trash TV. Just British. I read trash novels too

[monster]

So.... Shameless Brit version. hmmm. Halfway through first episode.

Forgot about the washers in the kitchen

[Clodfobble]

Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

When you're done, try the US version!

Ooh! I didn't even know there was one. Are they on separate but equal footing in your mind, or is one better than the other?

[monster]

Fobble. I hate you.

Shameless got better and better and now it's worse than a book I can't put down. It's 11:15, I have to be driving my daughter to school in 6 hours and I had to close the window to stop the next episode automatically playing and me "accidentally" watchig it. And accidentally drinking a beer to go with it. I'd happily pull an all nighter to see what happens..... but it's a Monday night, I'm a responsible parent, I should probably lay off on that 'til at least Weds, right?

[Happy Monkey]

I haven't seen the British one, unfortunately.

The US one rests on the acting abilities of the dad and daughters, who are excellent. Especially the oldest daughter, who can really make you feel the joys and pain of her character's life. The rest of the show is good, but I'm sort of waiting to get back to her story when it's following someone else.

[Ibby]

Having seen the first few series of the British Shameless, but not any of the US version -
from what I've heard, the value American Shameless totally rests on how much you appreciate William H. Macy. As a fan of his, and as a HUGE Coen brothers fan, I think I'd like it. But if you don't really dig William H. Macy, from what I've heard, you won't dig the American Shameless at all.
One of these days relatively soon I plan to catch up on the British version, and then start watching the American. I'll give my little bit of criticism that I can, when I do. But I can definitely say that I've LOVED what of the British version that I've watched.

[DanaC]

Here's a really nice little four part drama to look out for. It's halfway through and I'm really enjoying it.

Good Cop:

[DanaC]

Also: Accused. Each week a different story.

Here's the series trailer:


One of the early Shameless actors in one of them, and Sean Bean [Ed Stark] in another.

[DanaC]

And finally, some comedy. Whites

[monster]

OMG I find it hysterical that you guys need subtitles

[Clodfobble]

You have to admit, Shameless accents are a lot harder than Downton Abbey accents. I can understand the posh folks just fine.

For those who haven't seen the show--watch the intro to the clip below. I bet not one American on this board can understand more than 50% of what he's saying.

[Happy Monkey]

Here's one who could. But I didn't quite catch what they all "know how to" do when the cops show up just before the title appears.

[DanaC]

They know how to throw a party

Cant see the clip, but remember the line :P

I loved the first two series of Shameless, but once Fiona and Posh Lad left I dropped off it. I'd watch every so often but didnt keep up.