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ananda

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33. I knew that humanity was descending into mental..

Fri Oct 10, 2025, 04:22 PM

Oct 10

and physical chaos, but I didn't realize it had gone this
far already.

Have you watched any of the Dennis Potter TV dramas
from the 80' and 90"s.

I would add them to your watch list.. probably the
greatest TV ever produced. It even brought out great
acting in normally mediocre eye candy like Joanne
Whalley.

Anyhow, one of them, starring the very great Albert
Finney, is called Cold Lazarus. I won't spoil it for
you, but you'll see the connection immediately.

I started with The Singing Detective, starring the
also great Michael Gambon and Patrick Malahide.

All of Potter's shows represent the greatest TV ever
made.

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I knew that humanity was descending into mental.. ananda Oct 10 #33

I don't think I have seen any of Potter's work. Irish_Dem Oct 10 #50

I didn't actually discover Potter till mid nineties or a bit later. ananda Oct 10 #58

The Brits can be quite dark in their sophisticated and dry humor way. Irish_Dem Oct 10 #59

I know exactly what you mean. ananda Oct 10 #63

Yes it is interesting how each culture evolves and excels artistically. Irish_Dem Oct 10 #65

Thank you! These are all available on youtube... IcyPeas Oct 10 #61

I didn't know that. I got them all on DVD with Commentary. ananda Oct 10 #62

I looked at the ending of a couple of episodes... i didnt see any commentary unfortunately IcyPeas Oct 10 #67

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Maybe for her outstanding contribution toward peace and human rights? FBaggins Oct 10 #57

Yes! GreenWave Oct 10 #35

Too bad, what a mistake. Irish_Dem Oct 10 #44

Too kind... ananda Oct 10 #69

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Maybe, but I kinda doubt it. ananda Oct 11 #73

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Some of the replies aren't too happy Shrek Oct 10 #13

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Odd choice of words DFW Oct 10 #8

I read she was in hiding.......................... Lovie777 Oct 10 #14

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