Author Topic: PBS Masterpiece Mystery 2010 (Read 110441 times)

joangrimes · « **Reply #240 on:** August 13, 2010, 06:32:13 PM »

Masterpiece Mystery 2010 brings back favorite sleuths with new episodes. See the complete 2010 MASTERPIECE MYSTERY schedule.

NOW DISCUSSING

A Study in Pink
October 24, 2010 at 9pm
One 90-minute episode
Sherlock Holmes teams up with former army doctor John Watson to solve a case of serial suicides and corner a killer who has mysterious powers over his victims.

COMING

The Blind Banker
October 31, 2010 at 9pm
One 90-minute episode
Pursuing the case of a banker and a journalist shot dead by a ghostly assailant, Sherlock and Watson uncover an antiquities-smuggling empire.

The Great Game
November 7, 2010 at 9pm
One 90-minute episode
In a gripping match of wits, Sherlock solves crimes at a dizzying pace for a mad bomber who threatens to blow up innocent people.

ALREADY DISCUSSED
List of series and episodes already discussed.

Discussion Leaders: JoanP and marcie

I am really looking forward to the Inspector Lewis series. I hope that I will be able to watch these programs...joangrimes

marcie · « **Reply #241 on:** August 15, 2010, 01:48:37 AM »

Me too, Joan. Hopefully, we'll all be able to see the NEW episodes when they start on August 29.

tgmarsh · « **Reply #242 on:** August 15, 2010, 12:58:56 PM »

I would like to receive the new Wallander books.
Tom Marshall
91 Cortelyous Lane
Somerset NJ 08873

Thanks.

Tom (tgmarsh herein)

JoanP · « **Reply #243 on:** August 15, 2010, 01:01:55 PM »

You're on the list...just made it, Tom! Look for the books in September...We hope to hear from you once you've read the books - and PBS airs the programs in October.

tgmarsh · « **Reply #244 on:** August 15, 2010, 01:09:35 PM »

I would like to receive the 3 new Wallander books.
Tom Marshall
91 Cortelyous Lane
Somerset NJ 08873

Thanks.

Tom (tgmarsh)

JoanK · « **Reply #245 on:** August 15, 2010, 10:08:17 PM »

There is nothing on my local PBS stations except fundraising programs that they've aired a zillion times before. I guess they're really hard up, but I've given my donation for the year.

EvelynMC · « **Reply #246 on:** August 16, 2010, 02:10:23 PM »

I watched "Inspector Lewis" last night and enjoyed it thoroughly. I had never seen it before, although I think it was a rerun. The story seemed convoluted and disjointed, but as I love mysteries, it was just fine. --- I'm glad the fund raiser is over in this area.

This is a little off the subject, but did anyone see Nova which was on before Masterpiece Theatre? It was about Hawaii and the volcanoes, whales and high waves. Beautiful photography!

Evelyn

marcie · « **Reply #247 on:** August 16, 2010, 09:21:23 PM »

Allegory of Love was a repeat, Evelyn. I remember it somewhat. I always enjoy Inspector Lewis.

I missed that Nova on Hawaii. It sounds like it must have been beautiful!

Singagain · « **Reply #248 on:** August 17, 2010, 04:20:00 PM »

Please consider me for the three Wallender giveaway books. Thank you.
Carol Neman
4671 Grisham Ave
Long Beach, CA 90805

JoanP · « **Reply #249 on:** August 17, 2010, 05:17:03 PM »

You've got it, Carol! The last set! The books will be set out in September, as soon as we receive them from PBS. Hopefully you will come back here in October and tell us what you think - of the PBS adaptation - and Mankell's books too!

pedln · « **Reply #250 on:** August 19, 2010, 11:03:18 PM »

Well I'm looking forward to the new Inspector Lewis shows and the Wallendars. I just hope Charter Cable (the only cable around) is up to the task because they've been scrambling the captions for the past two months on our one and only PBS channel. It's like Russian roulette and a pig in the poke. You don't know ahead what you're going to get -- readable captions or a mess.

Can anyone provide a link to where you've watched some of the previous Masterpiece programs online?

marcie · « **Reply #251 on:** August 20, 2010, 12:14:22 AM »

Pedln, I'm so sorry for the caption problems. I sure hope they will straighten them out. I don't necessarily need them for hearing but captions help me not to miss any of the dialog on DVDs. I've not tried the closed captioning on PBS TV programs.

Here is a link to the current Inspector Lewis episodes: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/lewis/watch.html

pedln · « **Reply #252 on:** August 20, 2010, 10:22:53 AM »

thanks for the link, Marcie. Quality of Mercy does have captions with the online show, so I'm assuming the ones coming up also will.

But I'm still mad at Charter

The worst cable service in the universe

marcie · « **Reply #253 on:** August 20, 2010, 11:20:48 AM »

I'm glad that at least some of the online broadcasts have captions, pedln!

marcie · « **Reply #254 on:** August 25, 2010, 11:28:11 AM »

This Sunday we'll start FIVE NEW Inspector Lewis episodes in most areas. I hope that everyone will be able to see them. You can preview them with the links in the heading. They look good!

JoanK · « **Reply #255 on:** August 25, 2010, 03:20:40 PM »

Captioning on TV is so varied in quality -- it must drive you bananas. There's one captioner of adds on TV here where the captions are complete gibberish -- don't even begin to make words. It shows a level of disrespect that angers me. Fortunate for me that I don't need them. I wouldn't anyway-- I never listen to the adds. They never advertise anything I'm in the least interested in buying!

FlaJean · « **Reply #256 on:** August 25, 2010, 10:38:26 PM »

Looking forward to the Inspector Lewis series. I've been so disappointed with the constant fundraising Sunday night reruns on PBS. I think I had previously seen almost all of them.

marcie · « **Reply #257 on:** August 29, 2010, 12:04:02 AM »

Don't forget to check for the new Inspector Lewis on your PBS station on Sunday evening!!

joangrimes · « **Reply #258 on:** August 29, 2010, 10:31:00 AM »

Looking forward to new Inspector Lewis programs...JoanGrimes

Babi · « **Reply #259 on:** August 29, 2010, 11:08:22 AM »

Practically clapping my hands at the arrival of the new Inspector Lewis
films. Sunday tends to be so boring if one isn't a sports fan.

joangrimes · « **Reply #260 on:** August 29, 2010, 05:24:17 PM »

Well I am a sports fan and Saturday is the day that I am busy with my sports interests,,,,JoanGrimes

JoanK · « **Reply #261 on:** August 30, 2010, 03:15:53 PM »

Sob! I couldn't watch last night. But they usually rebroadcast at least once during the week.

marcie · « **Reply #262 on:** August 31, 2010, 01:44:40 AM »

I was able to see the episode "on demand" today on my cable station. It's also available online through September 12 at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/lewis/watch.html

I enjoyed the episode. Lewis had a line something like "I have to think like Morris." Hathaway replies, "Does that mean we're going to the pub?" I really like those two guys.

Babi · « **Reply #263 on:** August 31, 2010, 08:40:33 AM »

Me, too, MARCIE. Matching up this pair is really what makes this series
'click'. The stories have been good, too, so kudos to the writers as well.

joangrimes · « **Reply #264 on:** August 31, 2010, 09:49:31 PM »

I really enjoyed the new Lewis mystery....Acting was superb and the story was very good.JoanGrimes

mrssherlock · « **Reply #265 on:** August 31, 2010, 10:44:28 PM »

That was a good story. I'd never quite pictured old rockers in that light. Excellent acting. Next week is about Astronomy, a favorite subject here.

marcie · « **Reply #266 on:** August 31, 2010, 11:14:53 PM »

oh, astronomy. That should be good. And I really like Nathaniel Parker from the Inspector Lynley series.

joangrimes · « **Reply #267 on:** September 01, 2010, 05:13:07 PM »

I am really looking forward to the the next Inspector Lewis mystery... as many of you know I am in rehab facility for therapy on my injured leg...the computer and the books that I read on my kindle are my only entertainment....I have been here since June 23,2010.
Joan Grimes

marcie · « **Reply #268 on:** September 01, 2010, 05:57:47 PM »

JoanG, I hadn't realized that you have been in the rehab facility for that long. I hope that you'll be able to go home soon. Do you watch Inspector Lewis on your computer?

joangrimes · « **Reply #269 on:** September 01, 2010, 07:40:48 PM »

No marcie, I have a tv in my room...I watch Inspector Lewis on the tv here in my room...Joan GRimes

marcie · « **Reply #270 on:** September 01, 2010, 10:32:49 PM »

Joan, I'm glad that you have TV and Internet access. It's sure been a long time!

joangrimes · « **Reply #271 on:** September 02, 2010, 06:35:39 PM »

Yes Marcie it has been a very long time...Joan Grimes

Frybabe · « **Reply #272 on:** September 06, 2010, 08:58:15 AM »

Laurence Fox looks different. After staring at him for a while I decided it was his hair. Very good show last night.

I haven't seen the Inspector Lynley series, and missed the credits. Which one is Nathaniel Parker?

Babi · « **Reply #273 on:** September 06, 2010, 09:08:34 AM »

I am so irritated! The series wasn't on my local station last night; they
had something else instead. I do wish they wouldn't do that!

I do hope Lewis is back next Sunday; I need to check on that.

pedln · « **Reply #274 on:** September 06, 2010, 10:08:46 AM »

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Which one is Nathaniel Parker?

He was the one who got shot during the reenactment scene at the very beginning.

I have watched only the first part, but have taped it, so will finish tonight.

Frybabe, I agree about Fox -- it's his hair. And it makes his face look thinner, older. I was wondering if he'd been ill.

Babi, that is irritating. Did you check your PBS station schedule? The one I use frequently shows Masterpiece again at 2 am in the morning for a few days after the Sunday performance. Guess that's only helpful if you can tape it.

FlaJean · « **Reply #275 on:** September 06, 2010, 11:38:53 AM »

I don't care for the Inspector Lewis series nearly as much as Inspector Morris (remember how he loved opera?). This is a funny way to put it but---Inspector Lewis' character seems flat in comparison. However, last night's episode started filling it out some. I'm sure as the series progresses we'll understand more about him as a person.

Babi · « **Reply #276 on:** September 07, 2010, 08:01:30 AM »

I can tape it if I can find it, PEDLN. Thanks for the tip. I'll see if
I can find it in the 2a.m. slot.

marcie · « **Reply #277 on:** September 07, 2010, 10:59:47 AM »

I watched the episode "on demand" on my cable tv. It sure had a complicated plot. The actors were all very good. Again, I enjoyed the interplay between Lewis and Hathaway. There wasn't as much this time since the emphasis seemed to be on the way that both of them are very private people. I liked the last scene when Lewis says that between the two of them, they make one good policeman (with him being the brains) :-)

mrssherlock · « **Reply #278 on:** September 07, 2010, 01:49:46 PM »

I was expecting the Astronomy story; seems it may be the next one. The hair, yes, quite a change. The wife was played by the actress who was in Primeval who escaped into the alternate world where the monsters live. http://www.bbcamerica.com/shows/primeval/characters-helen-cutter.jsp

Phyll · « **Reply #279 on:** September 07, 2010, 04:18:55 PM »

I liked this last episode more than the others before it. I think because more importance was given to the part of Hathaway. Mr. Fox appears to be a good actor if given the chance but before this he just seemed to be a shadow character.

JoanG. I am so sorry that I didn't know that you had a serious injury and have been in a rehab facility for such a long time. I wish you well and that you are improving and can be back home again among familiar surroundings very soon.

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