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The Crimson Field (PBS)

VaBelle35 — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 17:37:48 GMT

What did everyone think? I loved it. The actress who plays Kitty (Oona Chapman) was in The Longest Ride (she played Alan Alda's wife). She is really good.

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VaBelle35 — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 17:44:08 GMT

I have such a hard time getting past the Downton Abbey actors in their new roles. Does Masterpiece hire anyone other than the same 10 people? LOL

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momshan — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 20:46:20 GMT

I posted on Poldark forum that I loved the Crimson Field. I don't watch Downton Abbey so these people are new to me. I love period pieces and thought the acting was good (the British always are, aren't they) and the story lines were compelling. I will be a watcher!

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Hooty — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 22:21:38 GMT

I started watching this because there was nothing else on at that time, and actually enjoyed it. The only Downton Abbey character I recognized was Mr. Mosley ........ who were the others?

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Judaline — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 22:35:30 GMT

I have it recorded-can't wait to watch it-not sure I'd recognize Downton Abbey actors in their new guises. I'll look close.

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2cockers1cat — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 22:36:47 GMT

@Hooty wrote:
I started watching this because there was nothing else on at that time, and actually enjoyed it. The only Downton Abbey character I recognized was Mr. Mosley ........ who were the others?

Spratt (Jeremy Swift), the Dowager's butler, is the Quartermaster for the hospital. At the end of the episode he was yelling encouragement to the troops heading to the Front. He was also in the last season of Foyle's War as one of the Labour politicians advising Sam's husband.

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Annabellethecat66 — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 23:29:18 GMT

Oh! momshans, You really need to see Downton Abbey! If you like period pieces, you will love it! It's beautifully done.

I hope you look it up and come back and let some of us know how you like it. It's exactly like something you'd like.

Did you get a chance to see "The White Queen" when it was on? It was really good. A lot of us here liked that one too. Look that up. I think you'll like that one. It was on about 1 year ago but you can probably see it because it was on again a few months ago.

Please let us know what you think of these shows. I always hesitate to recommend things to people as we are all so different, but these shows are tops.

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VaBelle35 — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 23:48:26 GMT

I had not heard of The White Queen, but I know my sister reads all of Philipa Gregory's books, so I'm sure it's a good story. I set a TiVo one pass just in case it comes on again. Thanks.

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2cockers1cat — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:20:57 GMT

@VaBelle35 wrote:
I had not heard of The White Queen, but I know my sister reads all of Philipa Gregory's books, so I'm sure it's a good story. I set a TiVo one pass just in case it comes on again. Thanks.

The White Queen was on Starz. If you subscribe to the channel, you can watch on Starz Play.

Pillars of the Earth might still be there as well. Building a medieval cathedral.

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Hooty — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 02:32:06 GMT

I rented the White Queen from Netflix and did not care for it, didn't even finish watching it!

Oh, I guess I wouldn't have even recognized Spratt, but I'll look for him next week!

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momshan — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 15:25:30 GMT

Thanks for the encouragement, Annabelle, I will be looking these up. I never got into Downton Abbey because some other show was on at the same time. But I sure can go back and binge watch! Beats some of the re-runs.

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MoJoV — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:37:09 GMT

I loved the Crimson Field. I posted on another thread before I saw this one. I like it so much better than Poldark. The characters are interesting. When you think of the bravery of the nurses and soldiers long forgotten it's sad. Thanks for posting on this show.

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VaBelle35 — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 01:15:04 GMT

There is so much intrigue with all the characters. I can't wait to find out all the secrets.

This show reminds me very much of the tv series China Beach. The scene where he was playing golf in the dark was very reminiscent of that show.

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daisey10 — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 19:39:05 GMT

I am really enjoying it. PBS has some very good shows.