Category Archives: Television

TV REVIEW: Joanne Whalley in ‘Life Line’

Posted on April 24, 2007 by admin

By Ray Bennett Beautiful British actress Joanne Whalley (pictured with Ray Stevenson) makes an all too rare appearance tonight in a two-part BBC tale of the supernatural titled “Life Line.” It’s a shame no producer offered her career a lifeline … Continue reading →

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The BBC to broadcast ‘Live Earth’ concert around the world

Posted on April 10, 2007 by admin

By Ray Bennett The BBC will be host broadcaster of “Live Earth — The Concert For a Climate In Crisis,” set to take place at the new Wembley Stadium in London July 7. Headliners will include the Black Eyed Peas, … Continue reading →

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TV REVIEW: The new ‘Doctor’ prognosis is excellent

Posted on March 31, 2007 by admin

By Ray Bennett “All the world’s a stage,” says the doctor. “Hmm,” says the playwright, “I might use that.” As the playwright is William Shakespeare, you know he will. One of the pleasures of the reinvented “Doctor Who” series, returning … Continue reading →

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TV REVIEW: Sally Hawkins in ITV’s ‘Persuasion’

Posted on March 30, 2007 by admin

By Ray Bennett ITV’s excellent new version of “Persuasion” airing Sunday is the best of the U.K. commercial channel’s season of new Jane Austen adaptations. All three were coproductions with WGBH Boston and will be seen in the United States … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews, Television | Tagged 'Persuasion', Adrian Shergold, ITV, Rupert Penry-Jones, Sally Hawkins, Simon Burke, WGBH Boston | 1 Comment

Delivering ‘Northanger’ romance at Lismore Castle

Posted on March 25, 2007 by admin

By Ray Bennett The daunting edifice in “Northanger Abbey,” ITV’s new version of the Jane Austen novel that aired tonight starring Felicity Jones and JJ Feild (pictured), is actually Lismore Castle in County Waterford, Ireland. Andrew Davies, who wrote the … Continue reading →

Posted in Notes, Places, Television | Tagged 'Northerner Abbey', 'Pride and Prejudice', Andrew Davies, Chatsworth, Felicity Jones, ITV, Jane Austen, JJ Field, Lismore Castle | Comments Off

TV REVIEW: Jonathan Pryce is right as Sherlock Holmes

Posted on March 24, 2007 by admin

By Ray Bennett LONDON — Putting together the correct elements for a cracking good Sherlock Holmes yarn is not as elementary as it might seem but the BBC appears to have the mix right in “Sherlock Holmes and the Baker … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews, Television | Tagged 'Brazil', 'Jumpin' Jack Flash', 'Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars', Jonathan Pryce | 1 Comment

TV REVIEW: Felicity Jones in ‘Northanger Abbey’

Posted on March 24, 2007 by admin

By Ray Bennett Lust and adventure figure in Andrew Davies’s imaginative and entertaining adaptation of “Northanger Abbey” starring Felicity Jones and JJ Feild (pictured), the second in ITV’s Jane Austen season airing Sunday at 9 p.m. on ITV1. Here’s how … Continue reading →

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Hayley Atwell one to watch in ‘Mansfield Park’

Posted on March 18, 2007 by admin

By Ray Bennett Hayley Atwell steals the show as Mary Crawford, the intruder who almost ruins the hopes of poor Fanny Price (Billie Piper), in ITV’s new adaptation of “Mansfield Park”, which airs tonight. Atwell’s sly sensuality and deftly suggestive … Continue reading →

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TV REVIEW: Billie Piper in ‘Mansfield Park’

Posted on March 17, 2007 by admin

By Ray Bennett Billie Piper hardly has to prove herself any more as a television actress after “Canterbury Tales,” “Doctor Who” and “The Ruby In the Smoke,” and she’s very good in “Mansfield Park,” which airs on the U.K.’s ITV1 … Continue reading →

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Dishing with former US Vice-President Al Gore

Posted on March 13, 2007 by admin

By Ray Bennett Fresh from his triumphant appearance at the Oscars, Al Gore (left) was in London Monday for the U.K. launch of the interactive youth TV channel Current, of which he’s chairman. The new service launched the same day … Continue reading →

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