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ITV Playhouse: Mr. Axelford's Angel (1974)
Michael Bryant at his best
A lovely little story about a very successful and very lonely corporate boss who lives a quiet orderly life. That is until a tornado of a clumsy blonde secretary blows into his office and his life and changes everything forever. Michael Bryant was such a very talented actor and was always so wonderfully intense in all his characterizations. He does an amazing job of unwinding this tight and tidy little man until he falls apart helpless to stop the love that overtakes him. Don't miss this.
Are You Being Served?: Roots? (1981)
Love this episode, always will.
I should admit up front that I am a huge fan of this show. I have watched all the episodes so many times that I know most of them inside and out. The characters have grown on me over time, and I truly miss this type of once risque, now largely innocent humor. As with most television series, the first few seasons are the strongest of AYBS. By the time the 8th season rolls around, the show begins to comment on itself, and the newer cast members are probably the weakest of the entire run of the show. So season 8 is not my favorite season for a few reasons, but here at the end of it they managed to come up with an extremely fun energetic show. Out of all their Christmas specials, this one seems to be the most jam packed with musical numbers. It's almost as if the creative team was trying to make up for the weaker cast and lower quality of writing by making it a musical review. The first 3 attempts at a musical tribute for old Mr. Grace are all very cute. They are gently amusing to me, especially since I'm not English and don't really understand the references throughout (especially the Somerset thing). Its just a lot of fun to watch the actors, especially the original cast members fooling around in these goofy costumes and freely hamming it up with over the top singing. The last number is my favorite and I don't give a damn if it is considered politically incorrect by some people. I love the full out effort the cast throws at this, as most of them are not mainly musical theatre performers. I love the energy and the over the top costuming, and the unique credits as each bows to the Mr.. Graces. My favorite moment is at the tail end when they all have to do the "clap the tambourine, tap their knees" and then in sync each has to strike a pose at the perfect moment in a line to the music and they get it just perfect. I always wonder how many takes they needed to pull that off. In all this episode is an energetic fun ride in an otherwise low key season. Love it.