News for Fans of "Broadchurch"

[yeuxdebleu]

Casting has been announced for the US adaptation of "Broadchurch" which will be called "Gracepoint."

See who's been cast. I'm just grateful that David Tennant will still be in it.

Comments

[arabia764]

Wouldn't it just be easier to show Broadchurch? In England we have lots of American TV, I'm sure it can work the other way round.

Although... thinking about it, the English version of Law ad Order was very different and I really enjoyed it.

[yeuxdebleu]

Broadchurch was shown here in the US on BBC America and was hugely popular. I have no idea why anyone felt it was necessary to make a version set in the US. At least I assume they will set it in the US. I wonder if David Tennant will use an American accent of if they'll let him stay British. He does excellent accents so if they choose the former, I have no doubt he'll be able to pull it off. But why??? We have series two of Broadchurch to look forward to and I am most definitely eager to have it.

I've seen some of the English Law & Order shows -- also on BBC America -- and loved them. It's so interesting to see an American TV show adapted as English.

[arabia764]

I've never heard David Tennant do an American accent, is he good?

Thinking about it more I realise that when they remake things they o it with that countries essence. That sounds rude! I hope you know what I mean. It's like Law and Order - I like both the UK and the US versions but they have a very different feel to them. Perhaps it's best if we don't compare them.

[yeuxdebleu]

I've never heard David Tennant do an American accent, is he good?

I've only heard him do it once on one or our late night talk shows and he was spot on. Some people just naturally seem to be better at accents than others. Many British actors say they learned their American accent from watching so many US TV shows.

I realise that when they remake things they do it with that countries essence. That sounds rude! I hope you know what I mean.

I do, and I agree with you. I think both versions of Law & Order are good, but I absolutely LOVE UK TV shows in general. Another show that transferred well from the UK to the US was The Office. I thought the US did a credible job of remaking that show for US audiences.

But I wish they wouldn't mess about with shows that are already outstanding.

[arabia764]

There are some shows from here that I can't imagine anyone else would like. Have you heard of The Vicar of Dibley? It's finished now but it's so British it must seem mad to anyone else.

[yeuxdebleu]

No, I've not heard of The Vicar of Dibley, but I just looked for it and discovered it's available on HULU.COM so I'm going to watch it. If it's so British that others wouldn't like/understand it, that means I definitely would love it. I just love it that so many of your shows are available here.

[arabia764]

Oh I can't wait to here what you think of it! It's... odd.

Watch Season 2, Episode 4, Love and Marriage. It makes me laugh every time I see it!

[yeuxdebleu]

I'm watching it right now and I love it. I'm only on season one, episode one, but I think it's very funny. LOVE the characters. They're are stitch-and-a-half.

Edit: I've watched three episodes so far and I think it's hysterically funny. Filming the church service for the BBD was priceless. Love Dawn French, the old woman verger and that "no, no, no...yes" Jim.

[yeuxdebleu]

I just finished episode six of the first season. I think this show is absolutely brilliant. The writing is wonderful. I'll watch more tomorrow night...off to watch the telly now.

[yeuxdebleu]

You'll probably think me daft for leaving all these comments, but have to tell you that I'm totally smitten with The Vicar of Dilbey. I watched "The Christmas Luncheon Incident" and nearly wet myself laughing. That was in season one, but then I skipped to season two's "Love and Marriage" that you said not to miss. I laughed myself silly again, bursting out laughing out loud laughing several times

[arabia764]

What an idiot I am! Yes, I do know the difference between here and hear and when to use it!!!!!

I'm so glad you like The Vicar of Dibley, it has me in stitches. Alice's wedding dress was just so brilliant, the vicars love of Sean Bean - I can't tell you how much I adore the fact she has his photo next to Jesus' on her wall. The chocolate, when she dyes her hair... the list is too long to go on.

It's not on anymore, it stopped quite a while ago. I don't think there was any special reason, more that they'd all had enough and things don't go on for that long here.

Next I'll get you started on Blackadder. :-)

[yeuxdebleu]

I did some checking. Hulu.com has five seasons. I don't if that's all there were, but it's going to take me well into 2014 to see them all, I think.

Liz Smith (Letitia) is still alive, but she was 87 when she filmed "Vicar" and had a stroke, after which she decided to retire. She didn't start acting until she was 50.

Yes, Alice's wedding gown was a hoot. I loved her headpiece with the lights. And the way she said her vows was hysterical. That was a very funny episode, for sure, but I think the episode about all the Christmas luncheons the Vicar attended was just as funny.

I noticed Sean Bean's picture on the wall. I get a kick out of John Horton, too. He's so droll. Everyone is wonderful on this show. I read that at one time an American version of the show was contemplated. Thank goodness the idea was scrapped. Don't mess with an original that's perfect.

Well, at least I've heard of Blackadder. I'll see if Hulu has it.

[arabia764]

Oh don't rush them, it should be savoured slowly because all too soon you'll have watched them all.

Liz is brilliant. In interviews she's so funny. I adore her.

Don't rush Blackaddrer either. Also, don't judge it all by the first series; it changes enormously after that.

[yeuxdebleu]

I won't rush. From now on, I'll treat myself to a couple episodes a day.

Hulu has four seasons of Blackadder. I'll watch it when I finish Vicar.

[arabia764]

I do hope you like them. I feel the pressure of recommending them now!