Off Topic TV, Entertainment and Arts thread

Softening in the Conservative ranks towards the Beeb? Baroness Morgan granted an interview on the Today program this morning.

 

Watched Judy last night. Excellent film. Zellweger is superb.

Phillip Schofield probably enjoyed it too.

 

This mild winter must be wonderful for the wildlife @Ponders Revisited

 

Don't you just hate global warming …. or is it Greta Thumberg we hate??

 

Indeed it is and let's hope it continues. The daffodils are already out in the garden and the birds are merrily warbling away. The early blossom and berries are a good sign too. I just love these clear, fresh days.

 

I take the dog out, his tail wags, his eyes sparkle and his poo is firm... what is not to like about this time of year

 

Storm Ciara, on Sunday.

 

The Daily Borisgraph tells us not to celebrate the return of Spitting Image. They must be kidding. I can't wait, and only hope it starts before Jezza retires to the back benches. If Johnson can't stand being satirised it shows the lowering of the calibre of our politicians. When it was first on they used to be upset if they weren't on (well some of them), and one or two even asked to keep their puppet. Ronald Reagan was outstanding, and the show went downhill when he retired as President.

 

Anyone watched The Stranger on Netflix?

That is a binge worthy show, not loads of episodes and you can finish it in a weekend with crappy weather.

 

I still have 'Line of Duty' series 1 & 2 to catch up on... I have the DVD's but haven't had any time over the last year or so, I may need a Coronavirus break ?

 

You not working from home like most of the population? Or part of the governments recommendation?

 

Beware of the virus.

 

No

 

Yep I watched that , in two minds about it to be honest , quite addictive but some **** acting in it

 

Not sure it would work as well now.

Political correctness would prevent the ribbing that Reagan got for being senile, and it's impossible to satirize Donald Trump, as he is an extreme caricature and is also genuinely and unashamedly a White Supremacist. His followers actually chant "Send them back" when he talks about his political opponents who are not white.

Boris would make a good target, but again he is such a real-life buffoon the producers would have to work hard to make his puppet funnier than he is.
I think Putin could really be done well, and those twats who run Canada and France. And of course Little Rocket Man...

On the sporting front I'd like to see Joshua and Fury puppets, and Lewis Hamilton too.
And (dare I say it) Sir Mo Farrah

Harry and Meghan should get absolute dogs abuse, that would make me laugh. But the PC brigade would shout 'racist' of course.

I agree Corbyn and the loony lefties would be fun to take the rise out of. And if I was producing it I would not be shy of lampooning XR, Greta and the whole 'Woke' movement, but I guess they would be considered untouchable.

Must admit I felt a little bit sorry for David Steel back in the day.
His credibility (such as it was) was destroyed by Spitting Image in a really cruel but very funny way.
But now we know he covered up for the vile Cyril Smith, I'm not as bothered by his humiliation as I used to be.

 

Good targets:
Jacob Rees-Mogg
Jezza
Diane Abbott
Dominic Cummings
Tony Blair
IDS
Alex Salmond
Nigel Farage
Ann Widdicombe
Michael Heseltine
Richard Burgon
In other words anyone a bit pompous

 

Bit of a thespian are you Mr Dirty Face?

 

Hardly

 

Do you not think there may be a fishy tail about a Sturgeon?.... and what about Sir Garry Lineker?

 

David Beckham could be very funny, looking for his knighthood. Ivanka Trump another possible star.