God only knows
Just in case you missed it, here is the Beach Boys’ masterpiece God Only Knows remade with the help of a few friends to celebrate the launch of BBC Music … Continue reading
This week I have been…
Visiting… friends in Germany for a couple of exhausting days. We fly into Dortmund, then a drive to Neuss for a huge breakfast. We had a pleasant walk by the Rhine … Continue reading
There is an entire movie hidden in The Simpsons!
The Simpsons is known for its long running couch gag at the beginning of each episode. However, that’s not the only fun and cool thing that the show has done. … Continue reading
This week I have been…
Watching… the TV series Breaking Bad after missing it first time around. No spoilers please. It’s a bit bonkers, but I’m enjoying it a lot. I dont think we watched a film … Continue reading
This week I have been…
Watching… an usual film called Sexual Chronicles of a French Family. It’s a film about an 18 year old who desperately wants to lose his virginity and the story of his … Continue reading
Splash!
To celebrate the return of dumbdown ITV series Splash! (which I wont be watching despite the plus points), here are some pictures and GIFs of it’s little known presenter. I believe … Continue reading
This week I have been…
Travelling… to Germany for a long weekend to see friends in Dortmund and Münster. More info to follow. Watching… the second series of the A Young Doctor’s Notebook with Daniel … Continue reading
This week I have been…
Watching… all 8 episodes of Broadchurch. The words ‘quality ITV drama’ haven’t gone together for a generation, so I was pleasantly surprised to find this gripping and entertaining. The acting was … Continue reading
Jonathan Bailey
Long after every one else, Pete and I have caught up with the TV drama Broadchurch. The cute, slightly over-eagre journalist is played by Jonathan Bailey. He’s very talented…
For Marcia
The Simpsons pays a touching tribute to Marcia Wallace, the voice of Mrs. Krabappel, who passed away on October 25th.
Guillermo del Toro directs The Simpsons
Guillermo del Toro creates the Couch Gag for this years Treehouse of Horror episode.
This week I have been…
Listening… to the new Barenaked Ladies album – Grinning Streak. It’s a grower, but I think I miss the variety heard in the previous album where 3 vocalists featured. Watching… … Continue reading
This week I have been…
Listening… to RTL2 while driving around France. It’s all good quality AOR music, despite being a bit too U2 heavy. Watching… a new French ghost based drama called The Returned. … Continue reading
Sicknote
I am still feeling very ill, but I have no choice but to drug up on Imodium and Ibuprofen and head out to a client meeting. This isn’t going to … Continue reading
This week I have been…
Feeling sorry… for myself as I have felt ill for the past couple of days. Looking at the symptoms online, I suspect that I have Gastroenteritis… or Diabetes! The dangers of self-diagnosis! … Continue reading
This week I have been…
Listening to… lots of music, but also some great podcasts including Steve Lamacq’s Round Table from BBC 6Music. I really love to find something special in the new music releases, … Continue reading
Vogon poetry
For anyone that is a fan of Douglas Adams, you can find a Vogon poetry generator on the BBC website. According to The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Vogons are responsible … Continue reading
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