The best things I've seen in the past seven months are British- Sherlock was the best damn new show on television, and it was only on for three feature length episodes. I totally fell in love with Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson being moved to the 21st Century. Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman are both perfect as Sherlock and the doctor, respectively. The episodes are cobbled from several different Arthur Conan Doyle stories, and they manage to work (though the second episode, The Blind Banker, had a lot of missteps.). I can't wait for the next series, which should start filming soon.
The other wonderful British program was Eric and Ernie, a drama about the early career of the much loved British comedy duo, Morcambe and Wise. This one will never be seen in the U.S., because they never really made it over here. I've seen enough clips of the old show to appreciate it, so I really enjoyed this T.V. movie. Even if I didn't care for British humor, the 40's/50's style and music would have won me over. It was a lovely look back at old time entertainment and the early days of television. Three sets of actors played the duo- as kids, teens, and finally as young men. All were wonderful. My old favorite, Bryan Dick, played Ernie Wise, and he was fabulous. He got to show off his dancing skills (he originally trained as a dancer), and can really sing, too! Eric Morcambe was played by Daniel Rigby, just 20 years old and already an amazing performer. Victoria Wood played Eric's mother, who pushed the boys together as a double act.
Not looking forward to the new Torchwood season, which will on Starz later this year. I don't like the idea of it being set in the U.S., even if Jack and Gwen are still in it. I'll probably watch, but that doesn't mean I'll like it...:(
