Star Spotting

I went to Stratford-Upon-Avon on Monday. I've been meaning to head up there for a while and do the whole tourist thing - checking out Shakespeare's birthplace and the like, but what really sold me on going now is the fact that I knew David Tennant was in town. He's just started rehearsing for the RSC production of Hamlet. Not that I actually expected to see him, but you never know. . . . .

What should happen not 5 mins after I arrived when I saw . . . . no, not David . . . . but . . . . . Patrick Stewart! - he's in the same production of Hamlet. Not quite as exciting as running into David in a coffee shop, but I am a ST:TNG fan from way back so it was still rather exciting. I didn't get a photo though. He was having coffee or lunch with a few other people and I think it's kinda rude invading their personal time like that, but I was thrilled - even if I have no proof.

After wandering around town for a few hours, taking in the sights and visiting the landmarks without any DT sighting I headed back home. But I am determined to return when the play is showing. How fantastic to see DT and PS together in Hamlet!

Re-makes

I watched the preview of the US version of Life on Mars and all I can say is it just felt wrong. The only way I could make myself feel better was to re-watching the Series 1 DVDs.

I don't know how it is going to fare in the US but I really can't see it working. Part of it's appeal is it's unique Britishness. I just can't see it translating to the US setting. (Plus they don't have John Simm so they are already at a disadvantage!)

I leave you with one final picture of David to enjoy at your leisure.

First Post

OK. So I'm feeling the pressure now to finally write something here as I have people actually tracking my contributions, so I thought I would at least give them something to track. I am usually more of a background lurker who reads what others have to say but doesn't really contribute much.

So - a bit of background. . . .

I'm female, older than 20 but younger than 50 (lets just leave it at that) ;), originally from Melbourne, Australia, but for the last couple of years I've been living in Hampshire in the UK.

I came over here to do a bit of contract work for good £££ for a few years. I finished up at my last contract a few months ago and I am a bit slack at getting the next one. . . I am enjoying the unemployed life far too much. It is rather expensive to live here and not earn though, so I really need to get my act together.

What I'm watching:

I am a TV addict (as I guess we all are on this site) and I go through phases of which shows I obsess about. There are always the same old constants however, particularly Doctor Who and Buffy (or anything in the Whedonverse - I am rather looking forward to his latest offering - The Dollhouse).

My current favourites (as in favourite shows currently on air) include Doctor Who, Moonlight (Alex O'Loughlin is lovely - and Australian. Yay!!), Pushing Daisies, Heroes and Prison Break (ahhh, Wentworth) to name just a few.

Upon reviewing those who I have marked as my favourite people, I notice there is a bit of a trend . . . . all male! I admit I am a sucker for an attractive male actor, or an amusing male actor/writer, or just a brilliant (male) actor/writer. :D

I have signed up for LMH68's Doctor Who quiz and oh boy it looks like it's gonna be tough! :o From what I understand, the competition is pretty strong too, and as a quiz virgin I wasn't aware of what I was letting myself in for! I am just hoping not to be last and not to embarrass myself too much. It has been a number of years since I last watched any of the Old Who series. Thank goodness for Google.

Last minute news - Moonlight is not being renewed by CBS! I am heartbroken! :cry:

I leave you with one final bit of eye candy to up my spirits. . . .