BBC Troy

[DanJ]

It's just flat and boring, I can't even remember how many I've seen, definitely 1 and 2 and possibly 3, can any one help?  The last one I saw was Paris (nee Alexander) and Hector going off somewhere to get some tunnels opened to feed the city.  And I think Achilles turned up in Helen's bedroom but I can't remember how or why.

[mollinary]

I keep watching, hoping that the story will pick up when they get to the fight between Achilles and Hector. I think they got there on Saturday, but I don't remember, I think I might have fallen asleep.  It is so DISAPPOINTING!  The whole thing has an air of 'look at us, we are doing serious acting, in a period piece, aren't we great?'  And sadly, the answer is 'No' .

Mollinary

[Orcs]

That nice Mr Freud would have made some sort of comment, there. 

Cheers - Phil

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

And normal service was resumed last night, I fell asleep, only to wake up, rewind, fast forward to the fight, still disappointed.

[mollinary]

I confess I felt a bit sorry for Achilles - it should have been the writers and director who got an arrow in the neck!  What a missed opportunity.

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Wasn't going to mention that, in case of spoilers! 

[Raider4]

Wasn't going to mention that, in case of spoilers! 

I think most people will probably be aware that neither Hector nor Achilles gets to live* happily ever after . . .


* Assuming that they are actually following the basic storyline. I stopped watching three weeks ago.

[Dave]

I think most people will probably be aware that neither Hector nor Achilles gets to live* happily ever after . . .


* Assuming that they are actually following the basic storyline. I stopped watching three weeks ago.

I was hoping they would all die quickly

[Westmarcher]

I was hoping they would all die quickly

Sorry to be the bearer of more bad news for viewers ........ the siege lasted 10 years. 

[Leman]

Well at least Auntie Beeb  has made a very commendable job of The City and The City. Then again, it's rather nice to see Liverpool as one of the star players in the cast.

[toxicpixie]

Ah, is it Liverpool? Some of the shots looked like Brum but not quite... yeah City & the City is good, enjoyed the episode and a half I've had the opportunity to catch

[Leman]

They had to do a bit of filming in Manchester, land of the bin dippers, but most outdoor locations seem to be Liverpool - St George's Hall, Lime Street Street Station Hotel, Underground car parks, the docks - both derelict and new development (Ul Qoma).

[Dave Fielder]

Is it over yet? Can we come out?

[Leman]

Troy is well over. After a promising start I failed to finish watching The City and the City as it just got too depressing.

Incidentally I recently read a very pithy article on how to make one's life a little brighter - stop listening to the Today programme! 

[Techno]

I see the lass that did the series "The eight (?) days that made Rome", is back with a series about Pompeii....I really enjoyed the 'Rome one'....so I'll be having a gander at this new offering.
Think it starts on Wednesday.

Cheers - Phil