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The Last Flight to Kuwait (2007)
Fifteen years on and still no apologies from Government
This well presented 'quasi-documentary' reconstruction from very recent history was aired on BBC2 in their 'graveshift' or late-night schedule - which is indicative of the sensitivity (possibly) of the content. Thanks to a 'whistle-blower' the essential background was provided to this fascinating and disturbing insight of how much 'we' cannot rely on 'the powers that be' to look after the wellbeing of it's citizens. Revealed (no spoiler detail intended) is the 'naked' contradiction given out on the floor of the 'Mother of Parliaments' - as it is know there are "Lies, damned lies ... and . . "
This production is not going to win many acting plaudits - but that isn't to take away from the excellent factual portrayal of the events on the first of August 1990.
Despite all rational assessments those involved relied totally on truthful advice - did they get it? I've kept a copy on DVD to show our kids ... it should be 'out there' as a stand alone DVD - and/if it arrives - grab yourself a copy. You'll perhaps do more international 'news gathering' before you next embark on an overseas flight!
Vincent: Episode #1.1 (2005)
Ray Winstone is much more than 'just' a supporting actor
'Vincent' in season one gave the basis of the main character and his struggle to come to terms with loosing his domestic life, his place in the regular police force and setting up as a private investigator. The end result was to loose the woman he truly loves and thus embittered has to come to terms with keeping a small group of keen employees, a willing ex brother in law (still in 'the force') to augment his life. Underpining this is his loneliness. Winstone achieves all the balances of the unwilling strong-arm, unsupported by the 'force' and fully in empathy with the underdog who feature often in the episodes. He is good at what he does - but it has cost him his happiness - albeit preserving his humanity. The only thing wrong is the limitation of funding from British/European interests to give us better than a meagre serving of four episodes per season. Perhaps though 'less IS more'? Quality versus Quantity?