Renaissance

[FierceKitty]

Does that dam' series about the Borgias get anything right?

[Leon]

I've never bothered with that one myself, when it first started I already had enough to watch with other series.  I have been tempted on occasion, but don't have the time to play catchup.

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

Not liked on Radio4, so was going to give it a miss anyway.

IanS

[lentulus]

Which one?  I find the Canal+ series called "Borgia" a bit more acceptable.  The American Jeremy Irons one, not so much.

[FierceKitty]

Which one?  I find the Canal+ series called "Borgia" a bit more acceptable.  The American Jeremy Irons one, not so much.

That's the one. Mr Irons' voice makes up for the constant historical gibberish.

[FierceKitty]

Almost.

[lentulus]

Does that dam' series about the Borgias get anything right?

The costume (except the military, of course) is not bad; the music is pretty much on.  Both better in "Borgia" but, hey.

Both series would be done a great favor if the entire European supply of Morions and Burgonets were quietly concealed until they have finished production.

[FierceKitty]

the music is pretty much on. 

Zadok the Priest at a cinquecento investiture? It's like have the Rolling Stones with Gordon in Khartoum!

[Hertsblue]

Zadok the Priest at a cinquecento investiture? It's like have the Rolling Stones with Gordon in Khartoum!

Well, what's 150 years between friends? 

[FierceKitty]

In fact, it was still quattrocento. More like having the Stones at Rossbach!

[Techno]

Zadok the Priest at a cinquecento investiture? It's like have the Rolling Stones with Gordon in Khartoum!

I know the Stones are getting on a bit....But I didn't realize they were that old.
Did they manage to get any sort of recording of the gig ?
Cheers - Phil.

[lentulus]

Zadok the Priest at a cinquecento investiture? It's like have the Rolling Stones with Gordon in Khartoum!

Forgot that (or blocked it out), but the solo lute was fair enough.

Mind, I have no intention of watching the next series.  Borgia is far more fun.

[FierceKitty]

Forgot that (or blocked it out), but the solo lute was fair enough.

Mind, I have no intention of watching the next series.  Borgia is far more fun.

Mick Jagger plays the lute!??!

[Hertsblue]

They don't let Mick play anything as far as I know.