Tuesday, June 29, 2010

TV 064: Man Alive - The Tony Hatch Sound


















Man Alive was a hard-hitting BBC documentary series that ran from 1965 right through until 1981. The most memorable films transmitted were Alone and Gale Is Dead.

Tony Hatch's theme tune is distinctive, swinging and instantly whistleable.

Comments and feedback are welcome.

Man Alive

Sunday, June 27, 2010

TV 063: Man About The House (Up To Date) - Johnny Hawkesworth






















Lucky old Richard O'Sullivan. He gets to share a flat with two of the most attractive women on 1970s television. Man About The House ran for six memorable series and was a laugh from start to finish.

Super theme tune from Johnny Hawkesworth. Ace.

Comments and feedback are welcome.

Man About The House (Up To Date)

TV on DVD schedule w/e 4 July

Monday 28 June
Crossroads - Episode 2656: December 1976 
British Transport Films - 'The Land Of Robert Burns' (1956)
Monty Python's Flying Circus - 'Live From The Grill-O-Mat'
John Pilger - Japan Behind The Mask

Tuesday 29 June
Crossroads - Episode 2657: December 1976
Steptoe And Son - 'The Colour Problem'
Man About The House - 'All In The Game'
The Mind Of Mr J.G. Reeder - 'The Poetical Policeman'

Wednesday 30 June
Crossroads - Episode 2658: December 1976
British Transport Films - 'Journey Into History' (1952)
World In Action - Alas Poor Hippies, Love Is Dead
Zodiac - 'The Strength Of The Gemini'

Thursday 1 July
Crossroads - Episode 2660: December 1976
Timeslip - 'The Year Of The Burn Up': Episode 5
On The Buses - 'Dangerous Driving'
Hadleigh - 'A Quiet Place In The Country'

Friday 2 July
Crossroads - Episode 2661: December 1976
British Transport Films - 'Midland Country' (1974)
The Famous Five - 'Five Get Into A Fix'
The Adam Dalgliesh Chronicles - 'Cover Her Face': Episode 5

Saturday 3 July
Crossroads - Episode 2674: January 1977
The Saint - 'The Golden Journey'
Perry Mason - 'The Case Of The Green-Eyed Sister'
The Sopranos - 'The Knight In White Satin Armour'

Sunday 4 July
Crossroads - Episode 2680: January 1977
Space 1999 - 'Ring Around The Moon'
Law And Order - 'A Villain's Tale'
The Rockford Files - 'The Queen Of Peru'

Thursday, June 24, 2010

TV 062: Maigret - The London Film Orchestra Conducted By Nigel Hess























ITV revived this series in 1992 with Michael Gambon in the title role. It ran for 12 episodes.

The gallic theme was now the responsiblity of the experienced Nigel Hess who played a blinder.

Comments and feedback are welcome.

Maigret

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

TV 061: Maigret - The Eagles


















Maigret was a classic BBC detective series of the early 1960s. Rupert Davies was immense in the title role. It ran for three series. The theme was written by Ron Grainer and this cover version comes from Bristol group, The Eagles, who recorded it in 1963.

Comments and feedback are welcome.

Maigret

Sunday, June 20, 2010

TV on DVD schedule w/e 27 June

Monday 21 June
Crossroads - Episode 2602: September 1976 
British Transport Films - 'North To The Dales' (1962)
Monty Python's Flying Circus - 'The Buzz Aldrin Show'
John Pilger - The Truth Game

Tuesday 22 June
Crossroads - Episode 2603: September 1976
Steptoe And Son - 'Steptoe And Son - And Son!'
Man About The House - 'One For The Road'
The Mind Of Mr J.G. Reeder - 'The Strange Case'

Wednesday 23 June
Crossroads - Episode 2622: October 1976
British Transport Films - 'Yorkshire Sands' (1955)
World In Action - Malcolm X
Zodiac - 'The Cool Aquarian'

Thursday 24 June
Crossroads - Episode 2651: December 1976
Timeslip - 'The Year Of The Burn Up': Episode 4
On The Buses - 'The Canteen Girl'
Hadleigh - 'Bow To The Lady'

Friday 25 June
Crossroads - Episode 2653: December 1976
British Transport Films - 'Down To Sussex' (1964)
The Famous Five - 'Five Get Into Trouble, Part 2'
The Adam Dalgliesh Chronicles - 'Cover Her Face': Episode 4

Saturday 26 June
Crossroads - Episode 2654: December 1976
The Saint - 'The Effete Angler'
Perry Mason - 'The Case Of The Lonely Heiress'
The Sopranos - 'House Arrest'

Sunday 27 June
Crossroads - Episode 2655: December 1976
Space 1999 - 'Black Sun'
Law And Order - 'A Detective's Tale'
The Rockford Files - 'Forced Retirement'

Sunday, June 13, 2010

TV on DVD schedule w/e 20 June

Monday 14 June
Crossroads - Episode 2527: May 1976 
Crown Court - 'The Judgement Of Solomon - Regina V Kamuny And Kamuny, Part 1'
Monty Python's Flying Circus - 'Deja Vu'
John Pilger - Vietnam: The Last Battle

Tuesday 15 June
Crossroads - Episode 2528: May 1976
Steptoe And Son - 'Any Old Iron?'
Man About The House - 'Home And Away'
The Mind Of Mr J.G. Reeder - 'Sheer Melodrama'

Wednesday 16 June
Crossroads - Episode 2529: May 1976
Crown Court - 'The Judgement Of Solomon - Regina V Kamuny And Kamuny, Part 2'
World In Action - Dallas
Zodiac - 'Death Of A Crab'

Thursday 17 June
Crossroads - Episode 2530: May 1976
Timeslip - 'The Year Of The Burn Up': Episode 3
On The Buses - 'Nowhere To Go'
Hadleigh - 'Ring Of Fire'

Friday 18 June
Crossroads - Episode 2581: August 1976
Crown Court - 'The Judgement Of Solomon - Regina V Kamuny And Kamuny, Part 3'
The Famous Five - 'Five Get Into Trouble, Part 1'
The Adam Dalgliesh Chronicles - 'Cover Her Face': Episode 3

Saturday 19 June
Crossroads - Episode 2582: August 1976
The Saint - 'The Element Of Doubt'
Poirot - 'One, Two, Buckle My Shoe'
The Sopranos - 'Bust Out'

Sunday 20 June
Crossroads - Episode 2583: August 1976
Space 1999 - 'Matter Of Life And Death'
Miss Marple - 'The Mirror Crack'd From Side To Side'
The Rockford Files - 'Hotel Of Fear'