Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
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Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
Give this a watch / record.
Watch it again if you've seen it before.
A simple heads up for an hour and a half's film that is so enjoyable.
It's Footie and more. Great story.
That's it promo over - Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
Watch it again if you've seen it before.
A simple heads up for an hour and a half's film that is so enjoyable.
It's Footie and more. Great story.
That's it promo over - Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
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Re: Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
I can't stand *anything* to do with Stoke City.
Except this. It's excellent and heartwarming.
Highly recommended.
Except this. It's excellent and heartwarming.
Highly recommended.
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Re: Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
I've not seen this yet, but it's been highly recommended, so i'll make sure i catch it this time round.
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If you’ve not seen it then do - it really is Marvellous.
And I even know one of the main characters in it, his friend Malcolm.
And I even know one of the main characters in it, his friend Malcolm.
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Re: Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
Just a reminder that it is tonight.
If you've seen it, as I have, then it is very much worth watching again. If you haven't, I'm absolutely sure you won't be disappointed with it.
NELLO - NELLO - NELLO
If you've seen it, as I have, then it is very much worth watching again. If you haven't, I'm absolutely sure you won't be disappointed with it.
NELLO - NELLO - NELLO
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Re: Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
Bump for those interested.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
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Bump...
Starts in 10 minutes
Starts in 10 minutes
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Re: Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
I’m watching West Ham v Chelsea but it’s recording although I’ve seen it a few times before.
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Loved it. Absolutely loved it.
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Re: Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
Always thought Lou Macari could’ve played himself in this. His amateur acting would’ve been forgiven because Nellos story is enough to carry him
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Re: Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
It was a slow burner the 1st 20 minutes, but once it got into it's stride it was hilarious, the banter was believable as well, and this shows the true grass roots that every football club needs.
All the cast were marvellous (pun intended) but a special mention for Toby Jones & Gemma Jones as the main stars.
All the cast were marvellous (pun intended) but a special mention for Toby Jones & Gemma Jones as the main stars.
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When I first saw it I didn't believe it could be true but Vince Overson was at Stoke at the time. So I spoke to him and he confirmed it as well as giving me some stories that they just couldn't have gone in the film. Totally agree with the performances from Toby Jones and Gemma Jones too.tiger76 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 10:41 pmIt was a slow burner the 1st 20 minutes, but once it got into it's stride it was hilarious, the banter was believable as well, and this shows the true grass roots that every football club needs.
All the cast were marvellous (pun intended) but a special mention for Toby Jones & Gemma Jones as the main stars.
Without giving too much away - I love the line when he went to the job centre with his mum and when asked what job he would like he said manager of Stoke City. He then said it didn't have to be Stoke but he drew the line at Port Vale.
Simply Marvellous.
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Re: Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
If you've not seen it and you've missed it tonight, please watch it on the iplayer - I'm sure you won't regret it.Gordaleman wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 10:41 pmOn iplayer if you missed it as I did.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04jmx7l
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Re: Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
bump...I missed it!
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Thanks for the heads up for this, thoroughly good film and enjoyed every bit.
Just shows what a difference a positive attitude can have on your day/life.
Great end too, with Nello asking for a lift home.
Thanks again.
Just shows what a difference a positive attitude can have on your day/life.
Great end too, with Nello asking for a lift home.
Thanks again.
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That's why I looked for it on i player Tony.ClaretTony wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 10:45 pmIf you've not seen it and you've missed it tonight, please watch it on the iplayer - I'm sure you won't regret it.
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Re: Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
A real heart warming story when the day has been full of unsettling news and sadness (see Beddie's post today)
Life in all its forms and circumstances and we should never take things for granted - seize the day,
Life in all its forms and circumstances and we should never take things for granted - seize the day,
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Re: Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
Was recommended to me today. If I had of watched without the recommendation, I would of only lasted 20minutes.
Will watch the rest tomorrow.
Will watch the rest tomorrow.
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Re: Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
Had it recommended and as you’ve all said, what an utter joy. The screenwriter was Peter Bowker, who also does the scripts for the hugely enjoyable The A Word.
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Re: Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
Watched this with the missus last night and we both really enjoyed it. Thanks for the heads up.
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Restored my belief in humanity and what gems Lou and Malcom were/are.
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Re: Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
And the real Neil Baldwin warming up and then on the pitch in Gordon Cowans's testimonial.
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Re: Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
Just finished watching it on i player and I've only one thing to say.
"MARVELLOUS"
"MARVELLOUS"
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Re: Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
It's also available on Amazon Prime in HD for subscribers, just settling down to watch it now, not seen it before
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Since then he been awarded the freedom of Stoke and Newcastle under Lyme Stoke supporter of the year ad The British Empire Medal services to the community Is still alive 74 yrs. What bloke
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Watched this last night and thoroughly enjoyed it. A very heart warming story.
Toby Jones is in my opinion a brilliant actor. I first saw him in Detectorists which I found funny.
Toby Jones is in my opinion a brilliant actor. I first saw him in Detectorists which I found funny.
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Wonderful. Seen it quite a few times and it never fails to gladden my heart.
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Enjoyable feel good film all the better for it being based on a true story.
Hope Lou Macari was/is a nice a guy as portrayed in the film.
Loved Neils inspirational team talk "just go out there and score more goals than the other team"
Hope Lou Macari was/is a nice a guy as portrayed in the film.
Loved Neils inspirational team talk "just go out there and score more goals than the other team"
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Re: Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
Just watched it....one of the best things I have seen on tv for years...Toby Jones was brilliant.Highly reccommend it.
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Thanks for the heads up on this.
Me & Mrs Aclaret just watched it. Brilliant.
Great actors portraying the characters. Well done to Lou Macari.
Me & Mrs Aclaret just watched it. Brilliant.
Great actors portraying the characters. Well done to Lou Macari.
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Recorded it and just watched it with the Mrs.both loved it but someone should have warned it may fetch a tear to your eyes
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Heartwarming,funny,sad,inspiring,tragic...just spent the afternoon watching this lovely story,Stoke City really embraced Nello.
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I've learned that the player with the silk boxers was Martin Carruthers.
One story that didn't make the cut was when they stripped him naked and then chased him across the training ground kicking balls at him. The training pitch just happened to be right next to a busy road and it ended up gridlocked as cars stopped so they could see what was going on.
One story that didn't make the cut was when they stripped him naked and then chased him across the training ground kicking balls at him. The training pitch just happened to be right next to a busy road and it ended up gridlocked as cars stopped so they could see what was going on.
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Re: Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
Watched it with Mrs C for the first time last night - both really enjoyed it, and as a former Keele Uni student from back in the late 70s, I also enjoyed the Keele connections. Also watched a follow-up awards show where they had Baldwin and Macari on stage with the filmmaker. Mrs C thoroughly amused by the local Staffordshire expression of calling people "Duck".
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A thoroughly enjoyable programme - cheers for the heads up HunterST !!
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Superb viewing ..
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Thanks to you all for making me watch this. Just watched it now. Superb. Now I have to see Stoke City in a light I never thought I would.
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What a fantastic thread this is. Every single reply is positive.
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Re: Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
Thanks for the recommendation. Watched this tonight with the other half and enjoyed it. Wouldn’t usually be my cup of tea but a heartwarming story and a very good lead performance. Only slight downside (sorry for the negative) was that some of the football gear (kits, balls etc,) seemed to reflect the postwar era. rather than the early 90’s. A minor gripe though and enjoyable nonetheless.
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Very Good actor.... he was in Tale of Tales... and played a City Banker in a tv Drama a while Back. Both worth watching.
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Thanks for the heads up on this HunterST.I much prefer to watch fact based dramas/films than made up fictional dross.
Been working all night since 6 and tonight too.
Looking forward to watching it Sunday night.
Nice one
Been working all night since 6 and tonight too.
Looking forward to watching it Sunday night.
Nice one
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Duck is also used in parts of Derbyshire, first heard its use in the 60's by the grandmother of a girl I used to date and the gmother was from Matlock which I suppose is not too far from Staffs. You don't have to travel far in the UK to hear different accents and by the same token I imagine expressionsCajun wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:49 pmWatched it with Mrs C for the first time last night - both really enjoyed it, and as a former Keele Uni student from back in the late 70s, I also enjoyed the Keele connections. Also watched a follow-up awards show where they had Baldwin and Macari on stage with the filmmaker. Mrs C thoroughly amused by the local Staffordshire expression of calling people "".
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Well we are settling down for this after Wolves/Arsenal. Thanks fir the heads up on the slow start. We’ll press on through
Toby Jones is a superb actor. Son of Freddie Jones he has over 120 credits on IMDB.
My favourite is as Truman Capote in Infamous. Many of you may know him from Tinker, Tailor.... or Anthropoid.
Edit. We both enjoyed all of that. Grand way to spend an evening.
Toby Jones is a superb actor. Son of Freddie Jones he has over 120 credits on IMDB.
My favourite is as Truman Capote in Infamous. Many of you may know him from Tinker, Tailor.... or Anthropoid.
Edit. We both enjoyed all of that. Grand way to spend an evening.
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Loved it, don't know if it's due to lockdown stress worry or what bit the choir scenes made me very emotional. What a heart warming film
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Re: Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
very heartwarming programme, sadness and smiles combined. some wonderful acting.
I don't know how they make stuff like this, but whoever chose the cast did a great job.
I don't know how they make stuff like this, but whoever chose the cast did a great job.
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Just watched this again, it really is an exceptional piece of telly!
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Is he a very good friend of yours?ClaretTony wrote: ↑Wed Jun 24, 2020 11:18 pm
And I even know one of the main characters in it, his friend Malcolm.