| Around The World in 80 Days (BBC) 14:00 - Jan 4 with 3636 views | Juzzie |
A lot of mutterings on social media about how woke/PC etc it is and how it's not faithful to the book etc etc
It's clearly been presented as an adaptation (clue is in the word) as opposed to a faithful replication.
I've not read the book (don't really do books) or seen any of the films or other TV series so was able to watch it completely as a blank canvass and not get my knickers in a twist about how some of the characters are portrayed and you know what, I enjoyed it.
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| Around The World in 80 Days (BBC) on 14:10 - Jan 4 with 3570 views | DavieQPR |
They not only changed the characters but they changed the Countries as well. Glad you got their message though. |  | | |
| Around The World in 80 Days (BBC) on 14:26 - Jan 4 with 3501 views | DWQPR |
Loved the book, really enjoyed the David Niven film and even the Steve Coogan one and of course the Michael Palin travelog. So this has got a lot to live up to. |  |
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| Around The World in 80 Days (BBC) on 14:49 - Jan 4 with 3420 views | Juzzie |
| Around The World in 80 Days (BBC) on 14:10 - Jan 4 by DavieQPR |
They not only changed the characters but they changed the Countries as well. Glad you got their message though. |
They also changed the love interest too. A lot of changes lol!
But as said, I just took it for what it was so enjoyed it as a result. Not sure I'd feel the same way about anything I saw in it's first incarnation but at least I could do so with this one.
I might see if any of the old stuff is available on Netflix etc, be good to compare.
I reckon there will be another one where they track down Captain Nemo & Nautilus! | | | |
| Around The World in 80 Days (BBC) on 15:27 - Jan 4 with 3338 views | Boston |
| Around The World in 80 Days (BBC) on 14:26 - Jan 4 by DWQPR |
Loved the book, really enjoyed the David Niven film and even the Steve Coogan one and of course the Michael Palin travelog. So this has got a lot to live up to. |
Niven’s biography, The Moon’s a Balloon, is worth a read. [Post edited 4 Jan 2022 15:27]
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| Around The World in 80 Days (BBC) on 19:00 - Jan 4 with 3156 views | Paddyhoops |
Great show. Touch of the indiana Jones about it.
Great locations and brilliant soundtrack! | | | |
| Around The World in 80 Days (BBC) on 19:26 - Jan 4 with 3083 views | Ranger_Things |
Sending death threats to the RNLI and The National Trust is fun but Anti-woke wierdos favourite pastime will always be moaning about the BBC. I really enjoyed this adaptation. Decent family TV entertainment, perfect for the Sunday 7pm slot. [Post edited 4 Jan 2022 19:27]
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| Around The World in 80 Days (BBC) on 02:58 - Jan 5 with 2856 views | CiderwithRsie |
| Around The World in 80 Days (BBC) on 15:27 - Jan 4 by Boston |
Niven’s biography, The Moon’s a Balloon, is worth a read. [Post edited 4 Jan 2022 15:27]
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My favourite David Niven story was from the war when briefing his troops before an attack.
He said something like "Look lads, I know this is going to be tough, but remember: you only have to do it once. I'll have to do it again in Hollywood with bloody Errol Flynn" | | | |
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