saint dave Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Based on Ben MacIntyre's book about the founding of the SAS. Made by Stephen Knight of Peaky Blinders. First couple of episodes deal with David Stirling trying to get a new unit authorized and staffed , bit slow but gets better late episode 2 onwards. The music is an odd fit , a lot of punk anthems. I liked the book and the series is quite good in a Boys Own type adventure. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kersey Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 26 minutes ago, saint dave said: Based on Ben MacIntyre's book about the founding of the SAS. Made by Stephen Knight of Peaky Blinders. First couple of episodes deal with David Stirling trying to get a new unit authorized and staffed , bit slow but gets better late episode 2 onwards. The music is an odd fit , a lot of punk anthems. I liked the book and the series is quite good in a Boys Own type adventure. I watched the first episode on Beeb 1 on Sunday. Really enjoyed it. I'm away to start a binge on the iPlayer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwffc Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 up to the last episode and enjoying it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwffc Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Final episode has a content warning. Wonder what it is for going by the rest so far 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewan8472 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 SPOILER - Further to my other comment Wiki says Paddy Maybe was not in jail when he was recruited 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewan8472 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 On 03/11/2022 at 01:45, ajwffc said: Final episode has a content warning. Wonder what it is for going by the rest so far The whole series was OTT 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewan8472 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 On 02/11/2022 at 19:19, saint dave said: Based on Ben MacIntyre's book about the founding of the SAS. Made by Stephen Knight of Peaky Blinders. First couple of episodes deal with David Stirling trying to get a new unit authorized and staffed , bit slow but gets better late episode 2 onwards. The music is an odd fit , a lot of punk anthems. ( Stooges ) and " Egyptian Reggae " 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 The whole series was OTTI've read (and enjoyed) the book but didn't realise this was based on the book. When I saw the trailer it reminded me of the book but I thought it looked dreadful and, as you say, OTT. Decent reviews on here though so I might give it a go. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kersey Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 9 minutes ago, Archie McSquackle said: 1 hour ago, Ewan8472 said: The whole series was OTT I've read (and enjoyed) the book but didn't realise this was based on the book. When I saw the trailer it reminded me of the book but I thought it looked dreadful and, as you say, OTT. Decent reviews on here though so I might give it a go. It's slightly OTT and they do play hard and fast with the truth... but it's entertaining and amusing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewan8472 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 11 minutes ago, Archie McSquackle said: 2 hours ago, Ewan8472 said: The whole series was OTT I've read (and enjoyed) the book but didn't realise this was based on the book. When I saw the trailer it reminded me of the book but I thought it looked dreadful and, as you say, OTT. Decent reviews on here though so I might give it a go. Mr Kersey sums it up fairly well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Considering the Peaky Blinders way of dealing with history, you know they would take some liberties and have interesting music choices. Enjoyed it overall. I wonder if they'll try and do a second season? Looking around on iPlayer found that there is a 3 part doc done back in 2017. Presented by Ben MacIntyre if you don't have the time to read the book. Includes some of the archival footage that was dotted through the show, as well as later in life interviews that were carried out previously. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08f00rf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint dave Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 1 hour ago, FairWeatherFan said: Considering the Peaky Blinders way of dealing with history, you know they would take some liberties and have interesting music choices. Enjoyed it overall. I wonder if they'll try and do a second season? Looking around on iPlayer found that there is a 3 part doc done back in 2017. Presented by Ben MacIntyre if you don't have the time to read the book. Includes some of the archival footage that was dotted through the show, as well as later in life interviews that were carried out previously. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08f00rf Would definitely think a 2nd series would be on the cards. The operations they participated in after the finish of the first series were some of the most important of the regiments history , especially in France. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Waldo Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 On 05/11/2022 at 21:29, saint dave said: Would definitely think a 2nd series would be on the cards. The operations they participated in after the finish of the first series were some of the most important of the regiments history , especially in France. Going for three. Start shooting in Croatia next year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 (edited) Hopefully MacIntyre and the BBC get to the part where Stirling forms a crypto fascist organisation to undermine trade unions. I have a feeling they will bow out before having to deal with Malaysia, Kenya, Yemen, Cyprus or Ulster. Edited November 7, 2022 by Detournement 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54_and_counting Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Just finished this, highly enjoyed it, defo has a bit of artistic leniency at times but suppose they have to keep people entertained as well 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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