WTF!!!!
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mike-1899 — 18 years ago(January 04, 2008 06:54 AM)
the trouble with the bbc is they are obsessed with soap operas[as are itv].eastenders is on nearly every night,plus a 3 hour omnibus on a sunday.no wonder they cant find room for quality drama.who in there right mind watches these programmes[seedy back stabbing people,played by no talent people].and just when we thought it couldnt get any worse they bring back neighbours aagh.
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Highlandgirl65 — 18 years ago(January 04, 2008 10:16 PM)
I'd heard that the series had been cancelled at the end of season 5, but I couldn't find any information to confirm it or not. I'm relieved to see there are at least two more shows in a 6th season, but what does the BBC mean by postponed? This has been one of the best shows on TV, with great acting AND writing. I really like the chemistry between Lynely and Havers.
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hillrosemary — 18 years ago(January 17, 2008 11:15 AM)
It has indeed been cancelled [axed, pulled, call it how you will], and that is official. There will be no further episodes after the 2 in series 6. When those will be shown in the UK is anyone's guess. They have already been shown in Australia, Germany, and the Netherlands [possibly in other countries too]. However, one story line deals with the abduction of a child and the BBC has decided not to show it yet, because although it was written well before Madeleine McCann's disappearance, there are similarities in the script.
I know there have been many protests sent in to the BBC over the decision to end this programme - I sent one myself - but I suspect in vain. The more the BBC claims not to be 'dumbing down' its programming, the more I believe they are doing precisely that. Reality shows, garden/clothes makeover programmes, cooking shows and soaps are, I fear, the order of the day from now on. I can only pray they keep their illiterate, politically-correct, cheesparing hands off Radio 4, which will very soon be the only place other than live theatre where many excellent British actors like Nathaniel Parker and Sharon Small will be able to find employment in their own country. -
netrek — 18 years ago(January 18, 2008 09:10 PM)
The BBC should be ashamed! This is total rubbish! Nearly every time I discover a great BBC series (usually through our local PBS station or on DVD/VHS) I find it only lasted a few season. We have the same problem in the US. Absolute mindless drivel like Friends ran for what 11 or 12 seasons?! Ugh. I really like the BBC series Touching Evil and that only lasted a few episodes
This was the most intelligent and engaging detective series the BBC had since Inspector Morse ended. I also love the old BBC series Brother Cadfael, Poirot, and Sherlock Holmes. Where can I send a protest letter? The big thing in the US now are these horrendous reality game shows like Deal Or No Deal. I'd rather have dental surgery than sit through more than a few minutes of this stuff!
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grambax — 15 years ago(September 23, 2010 06:53 AM)
I also love the old BBC series Brother Cadfael, Poirot, and Sherlock Holmes.
Just thought I ought to point out - there seems to be a tendency in the US to assume all UK shows are from the BBC. I'm not sure if some may have been purchased by them and screened on BBC America, but all of those shows above - Cadfael, Poirot and Holmes, along with Marple, Foyle's War, Cracker, Prime Suspect and Morse, were made by ITV; nothing to do with the BBC (although Inspector Lynley certainly was the BBC).
If anything, ITV is even more dumbed down than the BBC, with them treating great shows with disdain; either cancelling them or even leaving many unshown. But to give them their due, they did at least make them.
On balance I'd say ITV made slightly more mystery series than the BBC, and the BBC made rather more period dramas. -
Greenteeth — 18 years ago(January 24, 2008 10:12 AM)
This is really unfortunate. I live in the states and had never heard of the show until I just happened to stumble upon it on my local PBS station and was very impressed. I've only seen a few episodes, but it seems to be very well done. If PBS stops running it, I guess I'll have to get the DVDs.
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Guildish — 15 years ago(July 06, 2010 11:12 PM)
I think it's the same thing all over the world. In order to reap greater financial benefits the networks are pandering to the masses by providing poor quality "reality" shows and it's unfortunate the trend just keeps on increasing! Finding a truly great scripted TV show has become a rarity and when they do exist the fans have to fight tooth and nail for it's survival. "Chuck" is a perfect example of this phenomenon. For the most part though, most of these shows end up on the chopping block like The Inspector Lynley Mysteries.
I'm hoping that in the not too distant future some enterprising producer will realize that they can successfully revive these previously canceled, critically acclaimed series and sell them on a pay-per-view, DVD movie basis, etc. In other words sell it directly to the fans via the internet, stores, etc. A guaranteed ROI (return on their investment)!
Unfortunately, by the time they reboot this series it's unlikely that Parker/Small will be able to return as Lynley/Havers as they're supposed to be in their early to mid 30's. The new casting direction will be interesting to see. In fact, I'm tipping my hat to Richard Armitage as the new Lynley.
In the meanwhile, in order to get my Lynley/Havers fix I've started to read Elizabeth George's original novels and continue to re-watch the Lynley Mysteries on DVD's. -
fizzy_tizzy — 14 years ago(May 28, 2011 10:11 AM)
Hmm. Interesting. I really like your idea of Armitage as Lynley. He'd have to do the posh accent of course, but he could totally pull off the role. I hope they do bring it back in some way, shape or form. I do miss it a lot. On a side note - Nathaniel needs more love - I want to see him in more productions (he is very talented).
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crystel_dream — 13 years ago(August 20, 2012 05:26 PM)
I like this idea :D.
Webisodes maybe?
As for who I'd like to see play Lynley/Havers, I'd go for Henry Cavill as Lynley (this show arguably gave him his t.v. break so it would be nice to see him go the full circle so to speak) and Karen Gillan as Havers. (Although thinking about it are her character in Doctor Who - Amy - and Havers very similar characters already? Could be why I'm thinking she'd be good. It would still work though I think.)