Weekend TV Watch

[callmemadam]

Er, nothing on Saturday at all. So I’m very grateful to Cornflower for mentioning the lovely film The Bishop’s Wife, which I borrowed from LoveFilm. Cary Grant constantly beaming with radiant goodness is a sight to behold and he’s quite upfront about being an angel; no ‘Mr Miracle’ for his character. David Niven plays the bishop. I loved this film and enjoyed the ice skating scene so much I watched it twice. I can’t think why it hasn’t become a traditional Christmas film, like It’s a Wonderful Life. It would be nice to have my own copy, but the price is ridiculous.

Yesterday I watched the second episode of the new Sherlock. I hadn’t a clue what was going on in last week’s A Scandal in Belgravia but last night’s episode did have a story line you could follow, thank goodness. I don’t really like Holmes out of London, though, nor do I go for conspiracy theory drama.

Heads up: David Lean’s Great Expectations is on TV this afternoon for you to record and watch later. I watched it again the other day and plan to write about it for tomorrow’s Dickens on Tuesday.

Comments

[cornflowerbooks.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm so glad you enjoyed The Bishop's Wife, and yes, the skating scene is great fun!

[callmemadam.livejournal.com]

I'd never heard of it before, so thanks again!

[lizarfau.livejournal.com]

The Bishop's Wife is one of my favourite movies of all time (alongside It Happened One Night). I just love the way David Niven's character gets jealous of the angel. And my favourite scene is where Dudley refills the sherry glass over and again and finally refills the bottle. IMO it's a way better Christmas movie than It's a Wonderful Life.

[callmemadam.livejournal.com]

To think I'd never heard of it! Yes, I love it when David Niven asks the angel to put up his dukes!

The Bishop's Wife

[gwendraith.livejournal.com]

One of my favourite ever films and I've seen it many times. I was very young the first time I watched it on television.

I enjoyed Sherlock last night :)

Re: The Bishop's Wife

[callmemadam.livejournal.com]

I seem to be the only person who'd not seen this film before! All good things come to those who wait.

I enjoy Sherlock even when I haven't a clue what's happening. I love the modern interpretation of Sherlock and his relationship with Watson.

[piccalillipie.livejournal.com]

You are not alone...I have never even heard of this picture. It sounds like a charmer; I'll check it out of the library. (And the picture of Alan Rickman currently popping up on your site? Dishy :)

[callmemadam.livejournal.com]

If you like black & white films and Cary Grant, it's for you. Alan is my current film icon.

[gghost.livejournal.com]

I love The Bishop's Wife, too.

[callmemadam.livejournal.com]

I love anything with Cary Grant in!