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DANCING ON THE EDGE by Stephen Poliakoff
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Message 1.
Posted by GARGLEBLASTER (U3191065) ** on Wednesday, 16th January 2013
The trailers look fascinating and it's by Stephen Poliakoff. Yes, I know that some dislike him and others love him and I belong to the latter. I just wish the BBC would tell us WHEN it's going to start.
Advanced publicity looks good:
www.independent.co.u...
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Message 2
Posted by Bidie In (U2747062) on Wednesday, 16th January 2013
I have adored much of his earlier stuff, but lately he has had scripts accepted purely on the strength of his name rather than their individual merit.
Glorious 39 anyone?
This does look good - but then Glorious ALSO looked wonderful in the trailers. And then you watch the biggest load of tosh you ever saw and waste 2 hours of your life. Who can forget the leading lady, imprisoned by her own family for years, escaping and running through the strangely deserted streets of daytime London in a flowing satin nightgown.
It was like a perfume ad.
I will give this a go in hope......Link to this forum: DANCING ON THE EDGE by Stephen Poliakoff
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Message 3
Posted by Huckerback (U14411634) on Wednesday, 16th January 2013
Have the same reservations as Bidie; and the trailers aren't helping.
Fingers crossed!Link to this forum: DANCING ON THE EDGE by Stephen Poliakoff
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Message 4
Posted by GARGLEBLASTER (U3191065) ** on Wednesday, 16th January 2013
"Glorious 39" wasn't his best effort but I don't think that he should be judged on one work when you consider that he has written so much good stuff.
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Message 5
Posted by Bidie In (U2747062) on Wednesday, 16th January 2013
'Friends and Crocodiles'.....
I am a fan, Gargle, but feel - in the manner of the late Dennis Potter - he can get things commissioned that, if submitted by Joe Bloggs, would be rejected. His work always LOOKS beautiful, but that seems to be at the expense of a decent, believable plot.Link to this forum: DANCING ON THE EDGE by Stephen Poliakoff
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Message 6
Posted by Chris Rogers (U10129711) on Wednesday, 16th January 2013
I share all your joint sentiments, as I’ve posted many times and here:
www.chrismrogers.net...
The same man who made
Hidden City
Close My Eyes
The Tribe
Shooting the Past
Perfect Strangers
The Lost Prince
A Real Summer
also slipped
Friends and Crocodiles
Gideon’s Daughter
Glorious 39
Joe’s Palace
Capturing Mary
past the financiers. But, certainly worth a try.
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Message 7
Posted by GARGLEBLASTER (U3191065) ** on Wednesday, 16th January 2013
'Friends and Crocodiles'.....
I am a fan, Gargle, but feel - in the manner of the late Dennis Potter - he can get things commissioned that, if submitted by Joe Bloggs, would be rejected. His work always LOOKS beautiful, but that seems to be at the expense of a decent, believable plot.
Well, we'll be able to judge when it is aired. Not too long away I hope. Unusually for Stephen Poliakoff, this is a six parter.Link to this forum: DANCING ON THE EDGE by Stephen Poliakoff
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Message 8
Posted by goodhelenstar (U13943062) on Wednesday, 16th January 2013
I'd agree with your lists Chris, though hadn't heard of The Tribe, and would add the fabulous Caught on a Train (Peggy Ashcroft and a young Michael Kitchen) to that list. I rather liked Glorious 39.
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Message 9
Posted by deansay (U5811575) on Thursday, 17th January 2013
I share all your joint sentiments, as I’ve posted many times and here:
www.chrismrogers.net...
The same man who made
Shooting the Past
In my opinion his very best followed very closely by Caught on a Train (which you missed off
)
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Message 10
Posted by daliscar (U15564228) on Thursday, 17th January 2013
Poliakoff ?
No no no no no...Link to this forum: DANCING ON THE EDGE by Stephen Poliakoff
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Message 11
Posted by Bidie In (U2747062) on Thursday, 17th January 2013
'The Lost Prince' was excellent - but then Mr P was just telling the true story of Prince John and that time in history.
When he has free reign to invent a plot he sometimes gets carried away on characters and forgets to give them anything much to DO.Link to this forum: DANCING ON THE EDGE by Stephen Poliakoff
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Message 12
Posted by Phil-ap (U13637313) on Thursday, 17th January 2013
Some friends of mine were waxing lyrical about a film they had seen on TV, turns out it was a repeat of Glorious 39. I thought that it was very good too but I know not everyone will agree.
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Message 13
Posted by Guv-nor (U7476305) on Thursday, 17th January 2013
Poliakoff ?
No no no no no...
DANCING no, no, no.Link to this forum: DANCING ON THE EDGE by Stephen Poliakoff
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Message 14
Posted by GARGLEBLASTER (U3191065) ** on Thursday, 17th January 2013
Poliakoff ?
No no no no no...
What a singularly pointless post. OK, you don't like Poliakoff but it seems rather stupid to judge a work before it has been aired.Link to this forum: DANCING ON THE EDGE by Stephen Poliakoff
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Message 15
Posted by Chris Rogers (U10129711) on Thursday, 17th January 2013
@goodhelen - The Tribe is an odd beast - made a couple of years before it was shown, generally hated, actually poor in many ways (Poliakoff attempting to depict a young hippy-trippy community and mostly failing), but it succeeded almost entirely on its atmosphere, including Adrian Johnston's hypnotic scoring (and Anna Friel naked, for many)
@dean - I know, I'm too ambivalent about it to call it either way!
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Message 16
Posted by Huckerback (U14411634) on Thursday, 17th January 2013
I'd agree with your lists Chris, though hadn't heard of The Tribe, and would add the fabulous Caught on a Train (Peggy Ashcroft and a young Michael Kitchen) to that list. I rather liked Glorious 39. 'Caught on a Train' was superb.
'Stronger Than the Sun' is another Poliakoff brilliancy.
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Message 17
Posted by daliscar (U15564228) on Friday, 18th January 2013
Poliakoff ?
No no no no no...
What a singularly pointless post. OK, you don't like Poliakoff but it seems rather stupid to judge a work before it has been aired. My post was ' pointless ....' but worth replying to ?
Thats odd.
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Message 18
Posted by Phil-ap (U13637313) on Friday, 18th January 2013
It is fashionable on this board to dislike Poliakoff so negativity is the knee jerk reaction when anything new of his comes along.
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Message 19
Posted by daliscar (U15564228) on Saturday, 19th January 2013
It is fashionable on this board to dislike Poliakoff so negativity is the knee jerk reaction when anything new of his comes along. What is or is not "fashionable" on this board is of no interest to me.
My fully formed view before posting on this board is that Poilakoff is a playright of stunning mediocrity.Link to this forum: DANCING ON THE EDGE by Stephen Poliakoff
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Message 20
Posted by Bidie In (U2747062) on Saturday, 19th January 2013
It is fashionable on this board to dislike Poliakoff so negativity is the knee jerk reaction when anything new of his comes along. Phil-ap, I was a fan of Poliokoff for a very long time - The Lost Prince is still one of my all time favourite dramas. But his more recent work has, frankly, been poor. 'Caught on a Train' was outstanding, and 'Shooting the Past' thought provoking and skillfully written.
But 'Friends & Crocodiles'?
'Glorious 39'?
Submitted by any other writer and they would never have been MADE.
Nonetheless I shall be watching his new series with everything crossed for a return to form. It certainly LOOKED fabulous.....but then, so did Glorious 39.Link to this forum: DANCING ON THE EDGE by Stephen Poliakoff
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Message 21
Posted by christopherdraws (U15347512) on Sunday, 20th January 2013
Shooting the Past is one of my favourite pieces of television; I'm not usually one to re-watch films or television (as there's always so much more to see), but this is an exception.
I didn't realise that Stephen Poliakoff had made so many turkeys - but then I've not seen any of those listed as such. Look forward to Dancing on the Edge, and hope that it won't spoil my previous joy in his work.Link to this forum: DANCING ON THE EDGE by Stephen Poliakoff
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Message 22
Posted by bigupmycoffee (U14830624) on Sunday, 20th January 2013
I've been really looking forward to this. Some of my favourite actors are in this: Angel Coulby was one of the best things about Merlin, I can't wait to hear her sing and Chiwetel Ejiofor is one of the most underrated actors around.
Reminds me of a biography I read about the singer Leslie 'Hutch' Hutchinson which introduced me to how interesting this era was. Noticed in the BBC Media pack that Chiwetel referenced him for his portrayal of Louis.
I heard they're bringing out a music soundtrack to the series as well!
Watched Glorious 39 on a flight a few years back and fell asleep through it but hoping this drama will be a return to form.
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Message 23
Posted by Phil-ap (U13637313) on Sunday, 20th January 2013
Why has everyone got a thing against Glorious 39. I thought that it was very good but I accept that the critics were split roughly 50:50 for and against.
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Message 24
Posted by goodhelenstar (U13943062) on Sunday, 20th January 2013
I liked it, though can no longer remember the plot. It's true that Poliakoff focuses on atmosphere, sometimes at the expense of plot. I do remember that Glorious 39 captured the sense of impending unpleasantness and refusal in certain quarters to acknowledge what was coming, and it had a cracking cast (which isn't always a guarantee of success, I know).
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Message 25
Posted by splendidsolidus (U13854071) on Monday, 21st January 2013
Does anyone know when the air date is? Surely, they could find a slot on a Saturday night. After Merlin got axed, there is nothing decent on.
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Message 26
Posted by Phil-ap (U13637313) on Monday, 21st January 2013
I liked it, though can no longer remember the plot. It's true that Poliakoff focuses on atmosphere, sometimes at the expense of plot. I do remember that Glorious 39 captured the sense of impending unpleasantness and refusal in certain quarters to acknowledge what was coming, and it had a cracking cast (which isn't always a guarantee of success, I know). It makes a good companion piece to Warsaw Spies. Different country but same period.
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Message 27
Posted by deansay (U5811575) on Monday, 21st January 2013
Does anyone know when the air date is? Surely, they could find a slot on a Saturday night. After Merlin got axed, there is nothing decent on. The trailer last night, just said...... 'coming in February'
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Message 28
Posted by GARGLEBLASTER (U3191065) ** on Friday, 25th January 2013
Does anyone know when the air date is? Surely, they could find a slot on a Saturday night. After Merlin got axed, there is nothing decent on. The trailer last night, just said...... 'coming in February'
February 4th on BBC2. Now I ask, why not on HD?Link to this forum: DANCING ON THE EDGE by Stephen Poliakoff
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Message 29
Posted by GARGLEBLASTER (U3191065) ** on Friday, 25th January 2013
An interesting point, although set in the 30s, the music featured is not contemporaneous but has been specially composed by Adrian Johnston. A soundtrack album is to be released at the same time.
Here's hoping that it lives up to the trailers.Link to this forum: DANCING ON THE EDGE by Stephen Poliakoff
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Message 30
Posted by Chris Rogers (U10129711) on Friday, 25th January 2013
An interesting point, although set in the 30s, the music featured is not contemporaneous but has been specially composed by Adrian Johnston. A soundtrack album is to be released at the same time.
Here's hoping that it lives up to the trailers. I was just going to post about that; quite a good piece with Poliakoff in the Metro today that says this.
Johnston is a stunning composer - his music for P's Shooting the Past is sublime, and he's scored almost all of his work.
Songs by him, in the style of the 30s, will be fun.Link to this forum: DANCING ON THE EDGE by Stephen Poliakoff
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Message 31
Posted by Guv-nor (U7476305) on Friday, 25th January 2013
February 4th on BBC2. Now I ask, why not on HD? Shows as also HD here www.radiotimes.com/e...
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Message 32
Posted by Guv-nor (U7476305) on Tuesday, 29th January 2013
The trailer for any that need it
www.youtube.com/watc...
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Message 33
Posted by FleetingEileenM (U14106338) on Tuesday, 29th January 2013
Very much looking forward to it. I'm a Poliakoff devotee and have loved almost everything he's done.
Shooting the Past is a great favourite of mine.Link to this forum: DANCING ON THE EDGE by Stephen Poliakoff
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Message 34
Posted by ninemaidens (U10751091) on Tuesday, 29th January 2013
I liked it, though can no longer remember the plot. It's true that Poliakoff focuses on atmosphere, sometimes at the expense of plot
Too often a case of style over substance imo, which is often the case with contemporary dramas.. I can't remember the last time I saw anything where i cared about the characters.Link to this forum: DANCING ON THE EDGE by Stephen Poliakoff
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Message 35
Posted by BryanLuc (U12989423) on Tuesday, 29th January 2013
The storyline of this drama relates to the discrimination suffered in the 1930s, how black performers had to use the back door etc
Apparently the Duke of Kent is portrayed, could be interesting to see what they make of himLink to this forum: DANCING ON THE EDGE by Stephen Poliakoff
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Message 36
Posted by Guv-nor (U7476305) on Monday, 4th February 2013
Don't forget tonight at 9 www.bbc.co.uk/progra...
Episode 2 tomorrow www.bbc.co.uk/progra...Link to this forum: DANCING ON THE EDGE by Stephen Poliakoff
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Message 37
Posted by daliscar (U15564228) on Monday, 4th February 2013
Don't forget tonight at 9 www.bbc.co.uk/progra...
Episode 2 tomorrow www.bbc.co.uk/progra... I certainly haven't forgotten, thats why i'm watching Lewis...
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Message 38
Posted by madauntydawn (U6675998) on Monday, 4th February 2013
I'm not a fan...............It's 'Lewis' for me.
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Message 39
Posted by Phil-ap (U13637313) on Monday, 4th February 2013
I have never watched Lewis and I am really looking forward to this.
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Message 40
Posted by zencat (U14877400) on Monday, 4th February 2013
Not sure I can be bothered with nine hours of period drama. Strictly Come Downton?
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Message 41
Posted by zencat (U14877400) on Monday, 4th February 2013
Chuffa trains splendid - but really, too much wobbly pink flesh in evidence. Quite put me of my Cola.
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Message 42
Posted by meddaboy (U15031418) on Monday, 4th February 2013
this fellow polly cough could be on to a winner here.there was a bloke in this who was a dead ringer for fred flintstone. with this and ripper st. the bbc are exceeding themselves.
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Message 43
Posted by splendidsolidus (U13854071) on Monday, 4th February 2013
I really enjoyed this, and Angel Coulby singing is brilliant. Looking forward to the next part.
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Message 44
Posted by zencat (U14877400) on Monday, 4th February 2013
this fellow polly cough could be on to a winner here...
Indeed. Mr Ploppy Cloth has got previous for producing visually stunning works of social commentary, with carefully drawn characters and well crafted scripts. I just wonder if he can keep me riveted for six episodes.Link to this forum: DANCING ON THE EDGE by Stephen Poliakoff
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Message 45
Posted by deansay (U5811575) on Monday, 4th February 2013
I'm a Lewis fan, so recorded it, as I did want to watch this.
I thought it was very good, enjoyed it a lot and am intrigued with how it all pans out.Link to this forum: DANCING ON THE EDGE by Stephen Poliakoff
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Message 46
Posted by GeometryMan (U12739007) on Monday, 4th February 2013
I really enjoyed this, and Angel Coulby singing is brilliant. Looking forward to the next part.
I really enjoyed it too - very entertaining - and Angel is doing well.Link to this forum: DANCING ON THE EDGE by Stephen Poliakoff
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Message 47
Posted by Annie-Lou (U4502268) on Tuesday, 5th February 2013
I'm enjoying it too.
Its beautifully made, a bit slow moving, but thats not necessarily a bad thing.Link to this forum: DANCING ON THE EDGE by Stephen Poliakoff
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Message 48
Posted by MCrawford (U14684488) on Tuesday, 5th February 2013
I loved "Perfect Strangers" and "The Lost Prince". This drama looks like it will also be a a favourite. I believe the music is all original which is a brilliant move because POV will not have endless posts from people claiming a song was written later.
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Message 49
Posted by lesleylove (U4947890) on Tuesday, 5th February 2013
Excellent! Didn't think I could stay awake that long but can't wait for the rest. Lewis? I take it that is a joke!!!!!
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Message 50
Posted by Annie-Lou (U4502268) on Tuesday, 5th February 2013
I loved "Perfect Strangers" and "The Lost Prince". This drama looks like it will also be a a favourite. I believe the music is all original which is a brilliant move because POV will not have endless posts from people claiming a song was written later.
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