Tag Archives: Television

Analysis of a Scene XLV: Remembering William Simons in “The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries”

Posted on July 1, 2019 by RFodchuk

Admin and I were greatly saddened to hear of William Simons‘ recent passing at the age of 79.  Mr. Simons was such an indelible part of the “Inspector Alleyn Mysteries”, playing Alleyn’s stalwart, imperturbable right-hand man, Inspector Br’er Fox.   He … Continue reading →

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Our Favourite Deaths (Played by Patrick Malahide) – Part One

Posted on May 30, 2019 by RFodchuk

So as usual when Fearless Admin and I get to thinking, we come up with some interesting ideas.  And this idea had its basis in the fact that some – more than a few, actually – of Mr. Malahide’s characters … Continue reading →

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Happy World Whisky Day!

Posted on May 18, 2019 by RFodchuk

Happy World Whisky Day from the Appreciation!

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Analysis of a Scene XLIV: Alleyn Conducts a Sting Operation in “A Man Lay Dead”

Posted on May 13, 2019 by RFodchuk

Admin and I thought we’d revisit an older Alleyn episode for a change of pace, so we’re going all the way back to S01E01 of the “Inspector Alleyn Mysteries“, titled “A Man Lay Dead” (1993), based on the Ngaio Marsh … Continue reading →

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Patrick Malahide as George Cornelius in “Luther” S05E04

Posted on April 17, 2019 by RFodchuk

On the previous episode of  “Luther”, as recapped by Fearless Admin, absolutely everyone was in trouble.  Luther’s colleague Benny Silver (Michael Smiley) survived kidnapping and torture at George Cornelius’ (Mr. Malahide) hands only to be shot dead by the fearsome … Continue reading →

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Favouritest Grabs Ever – Twelfth Edition

Posted on March 19, 2019 by RFodchuk

Time for another edition of our Favouritest Grabs Ever.  As usual, these are grabs of Mr. Malahide’s performances that Admin and I found especially interesting, appealing, or entertaining and why. RF’s Picks: What’s Going On in This Picture? It’s from … Continue reading →

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Analysis of a Scene XLII: Remembering Clive Swift in “The Pickwick Papers”

Posted on February 19, 2019 by RFodchuk

Admin and I were saddened to learn of the recent passing of Clive Swift at age 82.  He made such an indelible impression on us in his co-starring roles with Patrick Malahide, both as the hapless-in-love Tracy Tupman in “The … Continue reading →

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Patrick Malahide as George Cornelius in “Luther” S05E02

Posted on February 6, 2019 by RFodchuk

And after a slight interval, we’re back with episode 2 of Mr. Malahide as George Cornelius in “Luther”!  You can read Admin’s recap of episode 1 here.  To briefly summarize, DCI John Luther (Idris Elba) already has a number of … Continue reading →

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It’s a Meme! 54 – Christmas Edition

Posted on December 25, 2018 by admin

Admin:  Merry Christmas from the Appreciation! RF:  Merry Christmas, everyone!  🙂

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Analysis of a Scene XLI: Chisholm Borrows Money

Posted on December 23, 2018 by admin

Admin: It is time for a Christmas themed Analysis of a Scene.  While “Minder on the Orient Express” might not seem especially Christmassy, it actually is.  Back in 1985 it aired on Christmas day as the highlight of ITV’s Christmas … Continue reading →

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