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Monday 4 February 2013

Dancing on the edge

Tonight the 5 part TV drama 'Dancing on the edge' starts on BBC2 at 9pm. Why am I telling you this? Because this drama has been written and directed by Stephen Poliakoff. I love everything he's ever written for TV and start salivating when something new is aired. His writing and dramas are, quite simply, sublime. One of my favourites films is Poliakoff's 'Forty Nine', starring Bill Nighy (also my favourite actor), which is a beautiful example of sinister, brooding suspense - unnerving and eerie, yet doused in period details.

If you've never watched a Poliakoff drama then give this new series a try - you may get hooked. And let me know what you think...

8 comments:

  1. I am putting it on to record now ...then going dancing!

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    1. Thought you'd like this drama with its dancing theme! I have recorded 1st episode as have to confess I watched the Richard III doc last night - totally gripping.

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  2. I'm sorry. I stuck it out until 10pm, thinking 'It'll get going in a minute', but then gave up. I'm such a philistine. :(

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    1. Oh sorry to hear that Julia. I can't yet comment as didn't watch this episode, too busy glued to Richard III! Will catch up soon and see if it stands up to his previous work.

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  3. Oh, I love Poliakoff too, Tracy! Really enjoyed the first episode last night and look forward to the next.

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    1. Good to hear there is another fan out there Rosemary! I managed to watch the first episode yesterday and it lived up to my expectations. Poliakoff at his best.

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  4. The trailer put me off. Looked like it'd be all style and no story.

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    1. Oodles of style Patsy, but plenty of substance and a hint of a dark undercurrent. You missed a treat...

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