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Anyone Watching Churchill PBS ?

Noel7 — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 03:29:05 GMT

It's really good but it's so dark in the scenes. Are others noticing that also?

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waterlily — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 03:31:48 GMT

I'm really enjoying Churchill, but I didn't notice any dark scenes. Actually, it was beautifully filmed.

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Noel7 — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 03:37:58 GMT

Oh oh. We have a new tv but it's not dark on other channels.

Thank you

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Bellabutterfly — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 05:10:27 GMT

Yes, I am very much enjoying it...

I have to agree with Waterlily...Beautifully filmed.

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Bellabutterfly — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 05:12:48 GMT

Hi Noel7!

Just check your TV's settings...They may not be adjusted right? Hope this helps?

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Bjjo — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 05:49:05 GMT

I watched and enjoyed so much. My screen was not dark. Great seasoned actors that captured the time in history.

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Moonchilde — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 06:31:28 GMT

I came in at the middle, so couldn't really follow, but how could you go wrong with Michael Gambon and Lindsay Duncan? I have absolutely adored her for years. A very talented and versatile actress.

I love British history and have read quite a bit about the Churchills. In addition to his stroke, many people didn't know he suffered from bouts of depression throughout his life.

He overcame such a sad and bizarre childhood and survived his father to become one of his country's greatest heroes.

I recommend reading Jennie: The Life of Lady Randolph Churchill by Ralph Martin for insight into Churchill's childhood.

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Bhvbum — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 11:05:52 GMT

I always have to adjust my TV for the darker Masterpiece shows. I'm glad now I know. The filming is beautiful but the scenes are often VERY dark.

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jackthebear — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 11:14:09 GMT

@Moonchilde wrote:
I came in at the middle, so couldn't really follow, but how could you go wrong with Michael Gambon and Lindsay Duncan? I have absolutely adored her for years. A very talented and versatile actress.

I love British history and have read quite a bit about the Churchills. In addition to his stroke, many people didn't know he suffered from bouts of depression throughout his life.

He overcame such a sad and bizarre childhood and survived his father to become one of his country's greatest heroes.

I recommend reading Jennie: The Life of Lady Randolph Churchill by Ralph Martin for insight into Churchill's childhood.

Jennie an excellent and interesting book. I read it years ago

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GSPgirl — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 11:17:32 GMT

Yes, it's dark but I think it's to make the film look like the time period.

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goldensrbest — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 11:20:32 GMT

Darn,i did not know it started last night.

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maestra — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 11:41:29 GMT

@goldensrbest wrote:
Darn,i did not know it started last night.

I found it by accident and enjoyed it very much. It was about a time I didnt know as much about (I learned more about Soviet/American tensions of the Cold War).

I just love all the actora and Romola Garai, as usual, was excellent as the nurse Millie.

The children are portrayed as self-indulgent, petulant, sots. Especially Randolph, the son-not a chip off the old block, although Churchill enjoyed his whiskey as well.

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songbird — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 16:35:57 GMT

Thank you op for the reminder! I have it set to tape last night & forgot about till I read the thread. So I'll watch this evening.

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Noel7 — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:23:09 GMT

@Bellabutterfly wrote:
Hi Noel7!

Just check your TV's settings...They may not be adjusted right? Hope this helps?

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Hi @Bellabutterfly

You were so right! I couldn't believe they filmed it that way on purpose. As I said, it's a new TV. Finally DH strolled in and said maybe it's the settings for contrast and background, and he started fiddling with them and it was so much better!

Thanks

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Noel7 — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:24:53 GMT

@Bhvbum wrote:
I always have to adjust my TV for the darker Masterpiece shows. I'm glad now I know. The filming is beautiful but the scenes are often VERY dark.

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I've noticed that, too @Bhvbum

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Noel7 — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:26:21 GMT

@goldensrbest wrote:
Darn,i did not know it started last night.

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@goldensrbest

They'll probably replay it, I'd be surprised if they didn't.

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Noel7 — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:28:30 GMT

@maestra wrote:
@goldensrbest wrote:
Darn,i did not know it started last night.
I found it by accident and enjoyed it very much. It was about a time I didnt know as much about (I learned more about Soviet/American tensions of the Cold War).

I just love all the actora and Romola Garai, as usual, was excellent as the nurse Millie.

The children are portrayed as self-indulgent, petulant, sots. Especially Randolph, the son-not a chip off the old block, although Churchill enjoyed his whiskey as well.

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@maestra I agree with your assessment. Loved Romola Garai as Millie.

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goldensrbest — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 20:09:29 GMT

I just love the british tv series, i will catch it this week.

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goldensrbest — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 13:23:25 GMT

I saw it last night,but still have not see the first one, my pbs stations are not replaying ,as of yet,was last night the end, isn't there more than two episodes?