The Goggle Box Thread

[leedswolf]

I'm confused by this: Shogun is one book by James Clavell?

Shogun is the first part of the Asian Saga series by James Clavell. This is their order;

• 1 Shogun (1975)
• 2 Tai-Pan (1966)
• 3 Gai-jin (1993)
• 4 King Rat (1962)
• 5 Noble House (1981)
• 6 Whirlwind (1986)
• 7 Escape (1995)

 

[Dire Wolf]

Shogun is the first part of the Asian Saga series by James Clavell. This is their order;

• 1 Shogun (1975)
• 2 Tai-Pan (1966)
• 3 Gai-jin (1993)
• 4 King Rat (1962)
• 5 Noble House (1981)
• 6 Whirlwind (1986)
• 7 Escape (1995)

Ah, got you. I wouldn't have really linked them as they are all so different! I've read Tai-Pan, King Rat and Noble House, so should have realised!

 

[BillyDee]

I remember the board game...

 

[Dire Wolf]

I now want that game. Thanks for that.

 

[Dire Wolf]

Maybe not...

 

[Boozad]

The price you pay for a big box these days…

 

[Tredman]

Ah, got you. I wouldn't have really linked them as they are all so different! I've read Tai-Pan, King Rat and Noble House, so should have realised!

Tbf Shogun is the least linked, the others have similar companies and families.

 

[Lupo]

Started watching The Bay a few nights ago, watched the first 2 series with Morven Christie as the 'FLO', now part way through series 3 with Marsha Thomason taking over as the new 'FLO'. Really enjoying it, a good series

 

[leedswolf]

Wolf Like Me. Brilliant stuff.

 

[Boozad]

Wolf Like Me. Brilliant stuff.

Is that on Prime?

 

[leedswolf]

Is that on Prime?

Yes mate.

 

[Boozad]

Yes mate.

I’ll have to check it out, I spotted it last year but the reviews I read weren’t the best. I’ll give it a go.

 

[Dire Wolf]

Sh\u014dgun First Reviews: 'A Sweeping Historical Epic,' Critics Say

Thanks to the strong performances of its mostly Japanese cast, the gritty action sequences and lavish production design, and its poetic storytelling, critics say this adaptation of James Clavell's novel is a "genuine masterpiece."

editorial.rottentomatoes.com

Reading this, I think it's safe to say Shogun is gonna be a bit good.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Can’t wait

 

[Tredman]

Kin- absolutely brilliant

Season 2 begins on BBC iPlayer next Tuesday too

Thanks! Nearly finished the first series. It’s flipping great.

 

[Lupo]

Thanks! Nearly finished the first series. It’s flipping great.

One of the best things we've watched, Season 2 is excellent too

 

[Tony Towner]

Watched the 3rd series of Sunderland Til I Die. Much more sanitised than the previous 2, but boy the ending gets you

 

[Langers]

Watched the 3rd series of Sunderland Til I Die. Much more sanitised than the previous 2, but boy the ending gets you

Oh wow - I didn't know there was a new season out. Netflix?

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

just binging series 6 of drive to survive. It’s ace. Liam Lawson was treated like shit by the Red Bull programme by the look of it. Surely he gets a drive as soon as someone is shit this season.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Also bringing Clair Williams and Danica Patrick in is fine in the show but at least mention Jennie Gow isn’t there because the poor woman suffered a stroke