Ok, so it’s not exactly new, but I am insanely jealous of anyone who has seen it so far.
King George VI was known for having a nasty stammer. This film documents the help he had in overcoming it. It’s a must-see.
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The Castle Ghosts Series
As an addendum to my previous post, I remembered watching a series about castle hauntings on the Discovery channel some years ago.
I know that there are many ghost-type programmes out there, some better than others. I did enjoy the mostly historical legends that were recounted here, however – plus the presenting by Robert Hardy.
I’ve discovered that you can also get it on DVD if you wish, but I’m sure it will be repeated on TV around the world. You can also get a taster from YouTube:
It’s Castle Ghosts of Scotland – and Fyvie is included here!
The series are:
- Castle Ghosts of England (1995)
- Castle Ghosts of Ireland (1996)
- Castle Ghosts of Scotland (1996)
Possibly hokey, but very enjoyable all the same!
Filed under History, Places to go, TV, Videos
New Films: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
I didn’t think I’d be excited, but I am!
Mars Concert Here At Last!
I never thought it was going to get here! I managed to get tickets to 30 Seconds To Mars’ tour at the AECC for the 3 December, and that time came around really quickly. Problem was the really bad snow where we all began to doubt that the concert would ever happen.
Good news is, after walking to the venue and back in the snow we made it and had an amazing time! I didn’t take my camera, but here is a recording from that show…
(Sound quality is good for this one)
New Music, and Music Revisited
I’ve been listening to a lot of new music lately. I don’t know if it’s the time of year, the freedom from study or what. But I’ll enjoy it all the same!
Some of you may remember my mentioning 30 Seconds to Mars a couple of years ago. They have now released a new album, and I’m loving the single Closer to the Edge. My fave from the new album This is War is Hurricane.
Check our Closer to the Edge, it’s fab!
Also love their cover of Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance.
Also loving: Muse, Biffy Clyro, King of Leon, Hurts and Marina and the Diamonds…
Pride & Prejudice & Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls
Some of you may remember my posting of the video advertising the book Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters, and that Pride and Prejudice and Zombies was the very first in the series.
I’ve not managed to read the books as yet, but I’m a big fan of the book videos! They are genius.
Here is the prequel to Pride and Prejudice and Zombies – the Dawn of the Dreadfuls. How did Elizabeth and her sisters become zombie slayers?
Cool TV: The Vampire Diaries
Those of you in the USA were fortunate enough to be watching this show in the Autumn of last year.
We’ve had it in the UK since February, and though I slightly missed the beginning, it’s really beginning to grow on me. I think it’s getting better as episodes go on.
It is of course, about vampires. This time though, they are vampire brothers, one good, one evil who return to the small town of their birth. Havoc ensues…
I must also give a mention to Francesco da Mosto’s Mediterranean Voyage, a programme I didn’t see the first time around, but I am loving on BBC HD. Francesco is a Venetian, and I loved his series about Venice itself.
Go on, give them both a try…
Vintage Trailer Time
I promised myself this after Nicola mentioned The Wicked Lady (1945) the other day. The real Wicked Lady was actually from the same part of the world as I am, which makes it all the more interesting to me!
Do love the scary Margaret Lockwood, plus Patricia Roc and James Mason. Does anyone else think that Michael Kitchen is a little like him?
While, we’re talking about wicked – what about The Man in Grey (1943)? James Mason is absolutely terrifying in that film! The end is really awful! Again with Margaret Lockwood, Phyllis Calvert also love Stewart Granger – gorgeous voice.
No!!! Argh!
Last but not least (for now anyway) in glorious technicolour, I could never resist a bit of swash and buckle…Scaramouche (1952) Stewart Granger and Eleanor Parker.
Ooooh, flame-haired wildcat indeed! Truly the voiceover is dreadful.
Oh, go on then. A favourite completely: The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934) Leslie Howard and Merle Oberon.
Repeat after me with your best RP, Vintage films are the best!
Rihanna – Russian Roulette
First time I’ve liked a Rihanna song, just find this one really addictive!
Robin Hood, Robin Hood
It looks so good I had to say it twice 
Seriously though, have you seen the new Robin Hood trailer? Russell Crowe looks really good in the role, and I confess did take me back to Gladiator days…
Did I mention I loved Gladiator? No? Where have you been?! You must have remembered that I love all things Robin Hood right??
While we’re on the subject of old stories, how good was the last episode of Merlin? A totally non-guilty pleasure of mine. Here’s to series 3.
Which Grand Duchess Would YOU Be?