Heads up - Ashes to Ashes, tonight, BBC2 - Page 2

Pumpkinstew · 07-02-2008, 23:25

Phew. Half an hour of Keeley Hawes' stocking tops and my heart feels like I've run a a mile.

Did anyone else feel like tongue was too far in cheek tonight?

I'd say more but don't want to post spoilers.
What's the colour for spoiler text?

Cheers.
*** Spoiler Alert! - Highlight below to read!

The ultra cheesy A-team shoot out was soooo ridiculous. And then the Hawaii five-oh speed boat. ARRRRGGGHHH! The ****ing speedboat!

End Spoiler Alert!***

Grandad · 07-02-2008, 23:28

Well what a mess that was, really disappointed

firstly 1981 is nowhere near as good a time to set it in as 1973 was

there is also no need to virtually recreate the storyline from the first 2 series, it doesn't need the "time travel" aspect, it should have been a simple program based on the antics of the coppers

Haly · 07-02-2008, 23:29

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Originally Posted by Pumpkinstew

I'd say more but don't want to post spoilers.
What's the colour for spoiler text?

Just type [ spoiler ] [ /spoiler] and stick what you want to say in between.
With no gaps between those brackets obviously.

Feek · 07-02-2008, 23:29

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Originally Posted by Pumpkinstew

What's the colour for spoiler text?

We have a [spoiler tag...

Feek · 08-02-2008, 00:02

Hmmm, I see what you mean but I don't think I've given anything away really.. I'll put this in spoiler tags but I don't think I need to as it was the whole premise for Life on Mars and was repeated at the start of each episode...

Spoiler Alert! - Highlight below to read!

"My name is Sam Tyler. I had an accident, and I woke up in 1973. Am I mad, in a coma, or back in time? Whatever's happened, it's like I've landed on a different planet. Now maybe if I can work out the reason, I can get home."

End Spoiler Alert!

If I have, I apologise but I don't think I have...

petemc · 08-02-2008, 01:14

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Originally Posted by Grandad

Well what a mess that was, really disappointed

firstly 1981 is nowhere near as good a time to set it in as 1973 was

there is also no need to virtually recreate the storyline from the first 2 series, it doesn't need the "time travel" aspect, it should have been a simple program based on the antics of the coppers

Completely agree. It just lacked a lot. The 80's were cringe worthy. Maybe it'll get better but it does seem like a desperate attempt to make a sequel.

Von Smallhausen · 09-02-2008, 21:11

I was a bit disappointed but Gene Hunt will rescue any shortcomings although nothing will top the original.

Every old sweat cop I know almost worships the ground he walks on.

' Fire up the Quattro. '

Roberta · 10-02-2008, 17:39

Just watched this. Bloody loved it. Far preferred it to Life On Mars which I also loved.

Grandad · 10-02-2008, 23:44

I think my problem with the early 80s stems from being there, nothing cool about an era which saw Rotty in white trousers, white shoes , a pink cardigan and bleached blonde hair with a big fringe

petemc · 10-02-2008, 23:49

Pics!

07-02-2008, 23:25	#11
Pumpkinstew Absinthe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mostly Oxford, Sometimes Bristol Posts: 1,156	Phew. Half an hour of Keeley Hawes' stocking tops and my heart feels like I've run a a mile. Did anyone else feel like tongue was too far in cheek tonight? I'd say more but don't want to post spoilers. What's the colour for spoiler text? Cheers. * Spoiler Alert! - Highlight below to read! The ultra cheesy A-team shoot out was soooo ridiculous. And then the Hawaii five-oh speed boat. ARRRRGGGHHH! The ing speedboat! End Spoiler Alert!*** __________________ Get old, or die tryin' PSTEWREVIEWS - Chunks of Meaty Reviews, Mixed with Your Five a Day of News, Comment and Opinion, Floating in a Broth of Suspect Grammar and Seasoned Liberally with Mixed Metaphor. Tasty.** Last edited by Pumpkinstew; 07-02-2008 at 23:36.

08-02-2008, 00:02	#15
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Hmmm, I see what you mean but I don't think I've given anything away really.. I'll put this in spoiler tags but I don't think I need to as it was the whole premise for Life on Mars and was repeated at the start of each episode... Spoiler Alert! - Highlight below to read! "My name is Sam Tyler. I had an accident, and I woke up in 1973. Am I mad, in a coma, or back in time? Whatever's happened, it's like I've landed on a different planet. Now maybe if I can work out the reason, I can get home." End Spoiler Alert! If I have, I apologise but I don't think I have... __________________

09-02-2008, 21:11	#17
Von Smallhausen I'm Free Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tyneside Posts: 3,061	I was a bit disappointed but Gene Hunt will rescue any shortcomings although nothing will top the original. Every old sweat cop I know almost worships the ground he walks on. ' Fire up the Quattro. ' __________________ " Well, old bean, life is really so bloody awful that I feel it’s my absolute duty to be chirpy and try and make everybody else happy too." David Niven, 1910-1983.

10-02-2008, 17:39	#18
Roberta Pole Model Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,986	Just watched this. Bloody loved it. Far preferred it to Life On Mars which I also loved. __________________ I fell out of favour with Heaven somewhere, and I'm here for the hell of it now...

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petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Pics! __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

07-02-2008, 23:28	#12
Grandad Old Git Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,016	Well what a mess that was, really disappointed firstly 1981 is nowhere near as good a time to set it in as 1973 was there is also no need to virtually recreate the storyline from the first 2 series, it doesn't need the "time travel" aspect, it should have been a simple program based on the antics of the coppers

10-02-2008, 23:44	#19
Grandad Old Git Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,016	I think my problem with the early 80s stems from being there, nothing cool about an era which saw Rotty in white trousers, white shoes , a pink cardigan and bleached blonde hair with a big fringe