TV shows roundup - From Wolf Hall to NHK

I have been catching up watching my TV shows especially during time in bed while soldiering through the obligatory winter cold...

I've said it before but we live in the golden age of television.
It seems I don't watch movies unless I am on a long haul flight nowadays.

Just thought I would share with you some shows I think you might enjoy.

The buzz about Wolf Hall the TV adaptation of the book by Hilary Mantel has been strong in the English speaking world.

The pop culture comment made about the show - apart from the superb acting 
( I normally get annoyed when people say things like that until you see bad acting / or when the acting is superb ) is that the show is so dark. Not thematically but literally. 

Mark Rylance deserves every acting award out there.

To keep the ambiance authentic, the show was filmed either with natural light or candle light so there is a definite mood that will most likely be parodied.
People are already referencing dark areas by saying it is so "wolf hall".


Damien Lewis has proven his merit by leaving Brody well behind and bringing Henry back to life.
It's so good that even though you know what happened, one still feels suspense.
Do not miss it when it comes to where you are.

Hilary Mantel on the mantelpiece

Hilary Mantel is one of my modern role models.  

To be frank, there aren't many about these days.  

Well, I suppose some might consider the Kardashians 

one but I am not their demographic. 

 For people who don't aspire to be like them, 

lets' face it, there is a shortage.

Hilary Mantel is one of the best modern day writers and am confident that she will be the future Dickens of our times.  

Of course, it isn't just my opinion.

She was awarded a CBE and became a 

Commander of the British Empire in 2006 for her writing.