From the Nicolas Freeling novel
Davies discovers a link between three separate investigations – an armed robbery at a job centre, the disappearance of a pensioner and a routine house burglary.
The Last Detective is a British TV drama series, broadcast on ITV between 7 February 2003 and 31 May 2007, starring Peter Davison as the title character, Detective Constable “Dangerous Davies“. The series is based on the “Dangerous Davies” series of novels written by Leslie Thomas, and was filmed in the north London suburbs of Willesden, Neasden and Harlesden. The gentle but engrossing nature of the series was in stark contrast to other hard-hitting police dramas of the time, but this appeared to be a winning formula, becoming a surprise rating success.
The first series aired in 2003, with three more series following it. The first, second and third series all consist of four 70-minute episodes (90-minutes with advertisements). The fourth series saw the format change to 90-minute episodes (120-minutes with advertisements), and is slightly longer, encompassing five episodes in the series. After a total of seventeen episodes, production company Meridian Broadcasting (later Granada Productions), who produced the programme, stated that the series had been axed due to falling viewing figures, and that the fourth series would be the last.
The Granada series was not the first time that the title character had appeared on television. He previously appeared in a TV movie, first broadcast on 4 January 1981, starring Bernard Cribbins.
Penmarric – #6/12
A Family At War – S03 E17
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Excellent cast with Stephen Fry, Hermione Norris, Celia Imrie, Tony Slattery
Drama series set in a Norfolk market town. Peter Kingdom’s brother has disappeared, his clothes were found on the local beach but no body has been discovered. Peter is a solicitor.
This Episode
Peter is asked to help a local fisherman when his insurance company refuses to pay for his trawler, lost in an explosion. In addition, Snell claims the council has started a campaign of harassment against him.
You Must Remember This: #140: Lupe Velez (Fake News: Fact Checking Hollywood Babylon Episode 14)
Karina Longworth’s award winning and acclaimed podcast series about Hollywood
Mexican actress Lupe Velez was the victim of one of Anger’s cruelest invented stories. His fabrication of her manner of death lays bare a vicious racism in addition to Hollywood Babylon’s usual sexism. Today we will sort out the fact of Velez’s life from Anger’s fiction and consider the star of the Mexican Spitfire series as a comedienne ahead of her time.
talkRADIO: Mike Graham: Plank Of The Week with Abi Roberts and Kevin O’Sullivan – 14 September 2021
Mike Graham nominates Plank Of The Week with Kevin O’Sullivan and Abi Roberts.
Nominations include the NHS, Chris Whitty and Gavin Williamson
An Evening With Spike Milligan
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Sowell says
As proven everyday by the authoritarian Ardern Regime
Winning the questions’ race
Many a true word…
D’ye Ken John Peel
Pentangle – Hunting Song
This post from Gaslit Nation pre-dates Nancy Pelosi deciding to proceed with a select committee including Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, but there still some good points made
Some intriguing perspectives on America.
It’s a fiery week at Gaslit Nation as we have had it with the excuses, lies, and cowardice that is preventing our country from receiving the justice and protection it deserves. We discuss the utter failure of the Democrats, the FBI, and others to investigate the attempted coup – over four months after the Capitol attack! – or to hold seditious Republicans accountable. Remember: if you listen to fools, the mob rules!
About this podcast
Sarah Kendzior and Andrea Chalupa are experts on authoritarian states who warned America about election hacking years before 2016. Here, they take a deep dive on the news, skipping outrage to deliver analysis, history, context, and sharp insight on global affairs.
PBS: Washington Week Extra: U.S. Gymnasts Testimony on Larry Nassar Investigation – 17/09/21
Earlier this week, four elite gymnasts testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, detailing the failures in the handling of the sexual abuse investigation on former USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. The panel discussed the implications of the testimonies, the flaws in the FBI’s handling of the case, and more
Yamiche Alcindor Moderator, Panel: Sabrina Siddiqui of The Wall Street Journal, Kelsey Snell of NPR, Kavitha Davidson of The Athletic
Today’s Ardern luvvies inanity #87
Absolutely inane and totally sycophantic comment by a leftist troll
This at a time when several commentators look with derision at Hendy’s modelling
Today’s Ardern luvvies inanity #86
Absolutely inane and totally sycophantic comment by a leftist
This at a time when man international commentators look with derision at how poorly NZ is doing, and at the increasIng authoritarianism of the Ardern regime
After the attack on Kabul’s airport by Isis, President Biden addressed the world last night and mourned for the 13 US marines who were killed. But with this grim event already being politicised by the Republicans, what will the lasting damage to the president legacy be?
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About this podcast
Instant political analysis from the Spectator’s top team of writers, including Fraser Nelson, James Forsyth, Isabel Hardman, Katy Balls, Alex Massie and many others.
Questions for Ardern
Clearly she lied then and has lied and obfuscated since.
Lunchtime Comedy: Bewitched – S05E27
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September 16,2021
Seth takes a closer look at Trumpism losing badly in California when Governor Gavin Newsom easily beat back a GOP-led recall effort
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