White Heat: S1 Ep5 - The Eye of the Needle

On TV: Thursday 5th April 2012

Channel: BBC Two 9pm

Episode Type: 5/6

In 1 Sentence: Not quite as good as the first few episodes, White Heat is still a moving and beautiful series...

The Eye of the Needle

BBC Summary: In 2012, five of the former flatmates await the arrival of the sixth. In 1982, the group are summoned by Jay and Orla to help detox Jack, who is in the grip of a life threatening heroin addiction. However Charlotte finds that Jack's hold over her is equally threatening.

Music Monday #28

Welcome to April's 1st Music Monday! Here I present to you my top five songs of the week - let's get straight down to business...
(click the covers to take you to each video!)
5. Alex Day - Lady Godiva (Michael Aranda Remix)

Eyes Wide Shut

UK Release: 10th September 1999

Watched on Recorded TV: Thursday 15th March 2012

Rating: 18

Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Runtime: 2hrs 39mins

Tagline: Cruise. Kidman. Kubrick.

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

UK Release: 13th February 2009

Watched on Recorded TV: Friday 16th March 2012

Rating: 12A

Genre: Drama, Romance

Runtime: 1hr 36mins

Tagline: Life is the ultimate work of art

The Syndicate: S1 Ep2

On TV: Tuesday 3rd April 2012

Channel: BBC One 9pm

Episode Type: 2/5

In 1 Sentence: A more touching story this week that while predictable is really rather satisfying...

Episode 2

BBC Summary: Five-part drama by Kay Mellor, following five supermarket workers whose lives are turned upside down when they jointly win the lottery.

Ep2: Denise is left devastated when husband Dave announces he is leaving her. She embarks on a personal mission to win him back, but Leanne thinks she is going too far. Denise and Leanne hit the shops, Pretty Woman-style. The police investigation into the robbery leaves Stuart and Jamie to answer some awkward questions, and Bob's brain scan reveals a potential problem. Meanwhile, someone from Leanne's past tries to make contact after the lottery win is announced.

Comin' Home Baby - Mel Torme

 TUNE OF THE DAY #57

Today has been a busy one and so I'll leave you with this song which is a current favourite of mine. I love its 60s vibe and was absolutely gorgeous in An Education which if you haven't seen you definitely should! 

Enjoy...

A Boy Called Dad

UK Release: 30th April 2010

Watched on BBC iPlayer: Thursday 15th March 2012

Rating: 15

Genre: Drama

Runtime: 1hr 20mins

Tagline: "All I ever wanted was a dad. Instead I got a son..."

White Heat: S1 Ep4 - The Personal Is Political

On TV: Thursday 29th February 2012

Channel: BBC Two 9pm

Episode Type: 4/6

In 1 Sentence: Experiencing a mid series lull; this week was a little low on drama but at least we got to get to know some of the characters a bit more...

The Personal Is Political

BBC Summary: In 1979, the seven flatmates come together to celebrate Alan and Lilly's wedding. Jay confronts his biggest fear and decides to tell his parents he is gay. Jack decides to join mainstream politics but his aspirations are threatened when Victor is arrested by the police after a stop and search.

Upstairs Downstairs: S2 Ep6 - Somewhere Over The Rainbow

On TV: Sunday 25th March 2012

Channel: BBC One 9pm

Episode Type: 6/6

In 1 Sentence: Beloveds, betrayal and blood - it’s the finale of Upstairs Downstairs!

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

BBC Summary: On the eve of war, Beryl and Harry face a race against time to get married. Meanwhile, Mr Pritchard makes a decision which throws the running of the house into chaos, until an old face lends a helping hand. And as Lady Agnes returns to London, a dark discovery has explosive consequences for all inside Eaton Place and changes the landscape forever.

March: Top 20 (Part 2)

Hello and welcome to Part 2 of March 2012's Top 20 music list. I hope you enjoyed part 1 and are excited to see the remaining 10-1 songs! As a side-note I'm really excited for Calvin Harris' new song Let's Go featuring Ne-Yo! Once again it looks like Mr Harris will be the soundtrack of the Summer...


10. Katy Perry - Part of Me

This song got firmly stuck in my head for a solid week last month. While thankfully its effects have now worn off I have to give it credit for how catchy this song is. And the video is interesting too...
Katy goes military