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30. Because of Shakespeare...

Sun Apr 23, 2023, 11:35 PM

Apr 2023

...for 400 years, his plays have given actors the supreme roles in all of dramatic literature. Learning them has made British actors and actresses hone their skills as nothing else could have. They bring that skill to everything they do, making material that wouldn't otherwise seem all that remarkable shine with an extra light. This manifests itself in every aspect of their dramatic work.

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Why do you think British shows and specials are so much better then American shows. The productions, [View all] debm55 Apr 2023 OP

Much better writing too, I practically don't watch anything else but BBC dramas Walleye Apr 2023 #1

Oh yes, thanks the writing also is so much better. debm55 Apr 2023 #2

I have mostly watched and read British movies, TV shows, books since 1975. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #3

I think you are so right about that. I really enjoy the series I have watched. debm55 Apr 2023 #5

Yes I have always been totally hooked on British books, TV, movies. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #9

It's all I watch now DUgosh Apr 2023 #4

Even the BBC is great at getting news from alll parts of the world. debm55 Apr 2023 #6

+++ agree Diamond_Dog Apr 2023 #14

They often 'smart them up' instead of 'dumb them down' in many cases... Blue Owl Apr 2023 #7

+++agree Diamond_Dog Apr 2023 #16

It might have to do at least in part with funding. Ocelot II Apr 2023 #8

Where would I find the station that carries that? I love mysteries. I thought the shows were British debm55 Apr 2023 #11

Netflix and Amazon Prime carry a lot of Scandinavian mysteries. Ocelot II Apr 2023 #17

Thanks, I will look to see if my tablet has them. debm55 Apr 2023 #29

Whatever they carry will be available on your tablet, just as if Ocelot II Apr 2023 #38

Thanks Ocelot II debm55 Apr 2023 #43

ACORN carries a lot of British and Australian shows. Phoenix61 Apr 2023 #33

Aside from Monty Python, Mr.Bill Apr 2023 #13

Did you ever watch Benny Hill? I know British comedy is different. But British specials are special. debm55 Apr 2023 #18

Didn't like Benny Hill. Mr.Bill Apr 2023 #19

Me neither. Thought it was dumb and tasteless. Ocelot II Apr 2023 #20

That's what America loves, dumb and tasteless. nt doc03 Apr 2023 #22

Yes, he was was, but the Brits liked him.I too thought he was rude, and tasteless. But we have alot debm55 Apr 2023 #23

I never "got" Monty Python. I think I only saw one movie -the Holy Grail. Now my husband is from debm55 Apr 2023 #42

LOVE the Scandinavian stuff montanacowboy Apr 2023 #24

I don't agree that they are better whathehell Apr 2023 #10

I thought The Queen was wonderful. I don't see specials like that on US major stations.Like Ocelot debm55 Apr 2023 #12

Some streaming shows I watch on my tablet are very good. I guess I was referring to the big three debm55 Apr 2023 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author wcmagumba Apr 2023 #15

Blue Planet and Blue Planet II. dalton99a Apr 2023 #21

Are they the Scandanavian shows? debm55 Apr 2023 #25

No, see #17 for those. Blue Planet is a BBC series. Ocelot II Apr 2023 #26

Thanks I missed that. I do watch Outlander when it is on. The views of Scotland are breathtaking. I debm55 Apr 2023 #27

Because of Shakespeare... First Speaker Apr 2023 #30

IMO, nobody does period dramas better than the Brits. 3catwoman3 Apr 2023 #31

A lot of the British shows are, like, six episodes a season Brother Buzz Apr 2023 #32

British humour is an acquired taste. Doc_Technical Apr 2023 #34

Because, for the most part, we only get to see the best ones. malthaussen Apr 2023 #35

I was talking about the historical dramas and specials that the British productions put out. We debm55 Apr 2023 #37

British Equity usually requires some level of training and ability in their actors. Aristus Apr 2023 #36

Benny Hill? No thanks. Alpeduez21 Apr 2023 #39

Benny Hill died more than 30 years ago, in 1992, and the show ended in 1989. Ocelot II Apr 2023 #40

Agree. But I never got Monty Python either. I guess British humor escapes me. I did watch a couple debm55 Apr 2023 #41