Highlight of the week … figuring out how to work my new NowTV box worked is one of them. On the Television front, the Exorcist has kept me enthralled. If the rumours are true, a link to the original film is revealed in the next episode I do know what it is but I will not be spoiling it for others. After a slow start the story line is picking up the demon is active and the priests are readying themselves for action with the battle of good and evil getting ever closer.
Saturday My Shows – The Christmas Card (2006)
On a lean TV day what is left to do but delve into my saved shows/films on my virgin box to watch ‘The Christmas Card’ a sweet Christmas tale. US Army Sergeant Cody Cullen's on tour of Afghanistan receives a Christmas card from a stranger. Later during a mission, his friend is killed which he takes badly. His commanding officer recommends he take some leave and decides to return his friends private possessions to his wife.
After completing his quest he ends up in the town were his Christmas card was sent from planning to seek out the sender. Almost immediately, he runs into her Faith Spelman. Later he saves her dad Luke from being run-over. The Spellmans invite Cody home for dinner and to stay awhile. He proves a great help in the family logging firm. Vietnam vet Luke wants Cody as son-in-law, but although charmed, Faith still seems committed to rarely present fiancé Paul, a wine broker. It’s a Christmas film so no need to say what happens next.
Sunday BBC 1 – Plant Earth 2 8pm
Well there goes the viewing figures for other channels on 8pm on a Sunday. For the next six weeks, the return of Planet Earth after ten years will be a major hit for the BBC and later worldwide. The haply-named Blue Earth 2 sees Sir David Attenborough doing what he does best enthral us into our world.
From islands to desert’s, mountains to cities and grasslands to jungles exploring how our planet has changed – and how developments in technology let us see it like never before.
Monday Sky Cinema Premiere – Krampus (2015) 10:10pm
Lately I have been watching many Christmas themed films this one is a bit different … Christmas horror. When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max is disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas.
Little does he know this lack of festive spirit has unleashed the wrath of Krampus: a demonic force of ancient evil intent on punishing non-believers. All hell breaks loose as beloved holiday icons take on a monstrous life of their own, laying siege to the fractured family's home and forcing them to fight for each other if they hope to survive.
Tuesday Channel Dave – Celebrity Storage Hunters 8pm
I love Storage Hunter (USA) the infighting and the out and out hatred on show is what makes it great viewing. However, I am indifferent about the UK version it does not move me to commit to viewing but occasionally. Dave where smart to bring from crossed the pond the presenter Sean Kelly, the larger-than-life host. Now Dave have given us a number of UK celebrity specials of the reality auction show.
All ready we have seen the likes of Johnny Vegas, and in this episode in Ipswich the line-up is Ricky Grover, Steph and Dom from Gogglebox, Union J, Shappi Khorsandi, Dave Gorman, Katy Brand and Charlotte Hawkins taking part.
Wednesday Channel 4 – The Last Leg: A US Election Special 10pm
The winner and new President will be known by the broadcast of the show. I expect the people from The Last Leg would probably prefer a Trump win for the comedy value alone but hope like most of us for a Clinton win.
I reckon when the polls close for the US Election it will be declared too close to call leaning to the interesting night.
Thursday BBC 2 - Close to the Enemy 9pm
A Cold war drama over seven parts has my name written all over it. Rumoured to be a complex tale of life in post-war London.
It’s 1946 and as the Cold War looms, Captain Callum Ferguson (Jim Sturgess) of military intelligence is given one last task before he is demobbed to encourage German jet engineer Dieter Koehler to work for the British.
Friday BBC 4 – Roots, Reggae, Rebellion 10pm
Part of the Black and British Season. In the 1970s, the world came alive to the sounds of Roots Reggae, a Jamaican musical force that would later resonate powerfully in Britain. UK rapper, poet, and political commentator Akala tells the story of this golden period in the Caribbean island's musical history.
A time when a small group of musicians created songs that offered hope to ordinary people in times of immense political struggle and violence. The documentary explores the music’s origins in Jamaica and reveals its lyrical and thematic influences, which lie primarily with Rastafari.
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