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The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2020 11:14 pm
by tiger76
Just read reports that the classic drama which starred David Jason, Pam Ferris & Catherine Zeta Jones is being primed for a new update with Bradley Walsh in the main role of Pop, and Joanna Scanlan as Ma Larkin, it'll be called The Larkins. No news on who will reprise the CZJ role of Mariette as yet.
I'm prepared to wait and see what they come up with, but there does appear to be glut of remakes recently, and you do wonder why they insist on trying to recreate something which was 'perfick in it's day, and still remains timeless now, it rarely if ever matches up to the original.
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2020 11:19 pm
by Bosscat
tiger76 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 11:14 pm
Just read reports that the classic drama which starred David Jason, Pam Ferris & Catherine Zeta Jones is being primed for a new update with Bradley Walsh in the main role of Pop, and Joanna Scanlan as Ma Larkin, it'll be called The Larkins. No news on who will reprise the CZJ role of Mariette as yet.
I'm prepared to wait and see what they come up with, but there does appear to be glut of remakes recently, and you do wonder why they insist on trying to recreate something which was 'perfick in it's day, and still remains timeless now, it rarely if ever matches up to the original.
I know exactly what you mean tiger but must admit to thoroughly enjoying "All creatures great and small" on Channel 5 .... extremely well done and much closer to the books than the original BBC TV series.
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2020 11:21 pm
by Bin Ont Turf
I never watched it but whoever gets Catherine's role is on a hiding to nothing.
I don't think you can get any more beautiful than her at that time.
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2020 11:21 pm
by FactualFrank
They do remakes because nobody has come up with better alternatives.
I think Bradley Walsh is better as a quiz presenter. I won't be able to take it seriously. I'll be expecting a "BRING ON THE CHASE".
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2020 11:25 pm
by kritichris
TV and film makers seem to struggle for new ideas so these days remakes are an easy option but as often happens they are never as good as the originals.
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2020 11:28 pm
by tim_noone
FactualFrank wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 11:21 pm
They do remakes because nobody has come up with better alternatives.
I think Bradley Walsh is better as a quiz presenter. I won't be able to take it seriously. I'll be expecting a "BRING ON THE CHASE".
Sick of the sight of Bradley Walsh tbh.he needs to get a fcukin real job.
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:29 am
by DCWat
If they find someone as tidy as CZJ was back then, I’ll be watching!! All this talk of bloody Nigella Lawson - I’ll raise you Catherine ZetaJones!!
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:31 am
by FactualFrank
DCWat wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:29 am
I’ll raise you Catherine ZetaJones!!
To be fair, Catherine Zeta Jones could raise me.
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:32 am
by tim_noone
DCWat wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:29 am
If they find someone as tidy as CZJ was back then, I’ll be watching!! All this talk of bloody Nigella Lawson - I’ll raise you Catherine ZetaJones!!
You wouldn't kick nigella out of bed though.
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:40 am
by FactualFrank
tim_noone wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:32 am
You wouldn't kick nigella out of bed though.
Never again.
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:58 am
by DCWat
tim_noone wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:32 am
You wouldn't kick nigella out of bed though.
I would - it’d mean she’d left the kitchen!
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:03 am
by tiger76
DCWat wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:29 am
If they find someone as tidy as CZJ was back then, I’ll be watching!! All this talk of bloody Nigella Lawson - I’ll raise you Catherine ZetaJones!!
Michelle Keegan? she might be in the frame, well known, got the looks, and more importantly she's also a brunette, Oh! plus she can actually act.
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:05 am
by FactualFrank
tiger76 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:03 am
Michelle Keegan? she might be in the frame, well known, got the looks, and more importantly she's also a brunette, Oh! plus she can actually act.
She lacks personality, big time. But if she never said anything, she'd have a chance
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:28 am
by GodIsADeeJay81
tiger76 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:03 am
Michelle Keegan? she might be in the frame, well known, got the looks, and more importantly she's also a brunette, Oh! plus she can actually act.
Would be a backward step for her.
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:29 am
by FactualFrank
GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:28 am
Would be a backward step for her.
She's married for the money since Corrie, so think she's due to take something
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:33 am
by GodIsADeeJay81
FactualFrank wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:29 am
She's married for the money since Corrie, so think she's due to take something
Still wouldn't want to see her in this, also lead role in Brassic
It worked for CzJ because she was still an unknown, only 21/22 and fresh faced as a result, ideal for the country girl look.
Keegan is 33 now, not so fresh faced looking, not to put down her looks, but you get my drift.
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:39 am
by FactualFrank
GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:33 am
Still wouldn't want to see her in this, also lead role in Brassic
It worked for CzJ because she was still an unknown, only 21/22 and fresh faced as a result, ideal for the country girl look.
Keegan is 33 now, not so fresh faced looking, not to put down her looks, but you get my drift.
No need to explain, get it. Keegan would do anything for money. Like I say, married for money. Money was always her target.
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 2:52 am
by Taffy on the wing
"Nuts in May".....a 70's Mike Leigh film also worth the watch.
Probably only for those of us at a certain age though. Originally a 'play for today'.
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 7:44 am
by Woodleyclaret
Anything that keeps reality shows or the Poisoned Geordies off the tv has to be worth a go
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 8:55 am
by bobinho
FactualFrank wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:05 am
She lacks personality, big time. But if she never said anything, she'd have a chance
When you look like she does, I’d forgive the fact she’s vapid.
Michelle. “We going out for something to eat Bobby?”
Bobinho. “No we’re not... get up them stairs”
Michelle. “Shall we go to see my parents?”
Bobinho. “No we shan’t... get up them stairs”
Michelle. “I’m off to the doctors for my Covid-19 vaccine”
Bobinho. “No you’re not... get up them stairs”
Ad infinitum....
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:42 pm
by timshorts
GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:33 am
Still wouldn't want to see her in this, also lead role in Brassic
It worked for CzJ because she was still an unknown, only 21/22 and fresh faced as a result, ideal for the country girl look.
Keegan is 33 now, not so fresh faced looking, not to put down her looks, but you get my drift.
I worked with one of her cousins at the time. He thought she was pretty normal. I'm not sure how long that lasted after she became famous though. Most of them stay pretty normal til they leave Wales for the big time.
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:53 pm
by GodIsADeeJay81
timshorts wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:42 pm
I worked with one of her cousins at the time. He thought she was pretty normal. I'm not sure how long that lasted after she became famous though. Most of them stay pretty normal til they leave Wales for the big time.
I judge them by how often they're in the news.
She isn't really and I vaguely recall reading that she still visits family in Wales with hubby in tow etc.
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:58 pm
by JohnMac
DCWat wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:29 am
If they find someone as tidy as CZJ was back then, I’ll be watching!! All this talk of bloody Nigella Lawson - I’ll raise you Catherine ZetaJones!!
But is she practical, can she spice up your sausage?
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:00 pm
by JohnMac
bobinho wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 8:55 am
When you look like she does, I’d forgive the fact she’s vapid.
Michelle. “We going out for something to eat Bobby?”
Bobinho. “No we’re not... get up them stairs”
Ad infinitum....
From the secret basement?
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:00 pm
by DCWat
JohnMac wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:58 pm
But is she practical, can she spice up your sausage?
I’d let her put chilli on it if that’s what she wanted!!
Re: The Darling Buds of May to be remade
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:44 pm
by bobinho
JohnMac wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:00 pm
From the secret basement?
Well, it was!
