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[ozfroggirl]

DAY 17: Favorite mini series



If it hasn't become apparent already I love a good musical, and Blackpool is exactly that. Blackpool is centred around Ripley Holden, a local businessman, who has great plans to turn his little games arcade into a flashy casino hotel. With a troubled young son, rebellious daughter and a neglected wife, Ripley's life starts to spiral out of control when the body of young man is found dumped in his arcade. Detective Peter Carlisle, sent to investigate the case, only makes matters worse when he falls for Ripley's wife and basically makes Ripley's life a living hell. The highlight of the series is the way it uses extremely entertaining song and dance numbers to great effect to illustrate exactly how the characters are feeling and what they're going through. Blackpool is the greatest drama-thriller-musical you're ever likely to see. This is the type of show I wished Glee could be. Also it's the best place to see David Tennant singing and dancing and putting things in his mouth.

Comments

[dragonflylady77.livejournal.com]

OMG that song is the only bit of that show that I've seen!!

[ozfroggirl.livejournal.com]

Hee. That is probably the clip from the show that most people have seen. There are so many more awesome numbers in the show but I thought that one worked best without knowing the context.

This clip is my favourite. :)

[page-runner.livejournal.com]

I have loved every bit of your list, but this has possibly made me the happiest, because this show makes me so happy! If I knew how to make icons, i would have one with Carlisle and Blythe head-bopping with ice cream.

[ozfroggirl.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Glad you've been enjoying it. :)

This show makes me incredibly happy as well. I wish I knew how to make animated icons because that idea is awesome. :D

[radio-silent.livejournal.com]

YES.

[ozfroggirl.livejournal.com]

:D