What's on tv tonight?

I was rather disappointed by that. Once I spotted who wrote the script, I could see why. I really disliked her Christie adaptations and will avoid completely in the future.

I'm the opposite - her adaptations are dark and often bleaker than the source material but always interesting and she's an excellent storyteller. 

I agree, they don't always hit the mark but I still think she's one of our best screenwriters.

For a far more upbeat take on Christie, Evil Under the Sun is on BBC2 at 2.50pm - perfect background telly for a cold, wet, grey winter afternoon.

Sky Arts “Play in a Day” starts tomorrow, documenting a group of recent graduates performing in a short dance piece, play, and musical all written and rehearsed in 24 hours. James Graham wrote the play and Chris Bush the musical.

Do you mean Sunday in the Park at the NT rather than Into The Woods?
I found the programme fascinating and had not seen it before. I remember seeing the musical at the NT. Lovely to see a very young Philip Quast and Maria Friedman.

I loved Sondheim at the BBC. Highlights for me were Eartha Kitt, Liza Minnelli and Adrian Lester. Not forgetting the 2 dames Dench and Lansbury. Looks as if the BBC had recorded Company at The Donmar. I'd love to see the full show shown in TV. It was a bit top heavy with West Side Story but then they can only show what they have achieved.

The Face to Face programme was excellent. Sondheim was such a genius and love listening to him talk. Thought the interviewer was a bit abrupt though but I think that's how they did it back in the day.

I wonder if Jeremy Isaacs ever gets fed up of people telling him he looks like Bernard Levin? 🤨

Looking forward to it. Do note, however, that it's listed as Kipps

I'm only one episode in so far, but The Tourist on BBC1 has made a promising start.

Jamie Dornan, who we all now know, and Shalom Brune-Franklin, whose star is rising very fast.

The opening sequence is either a copy of, or homage to, Stephen Spielberg's Duel.

I've just watched "Their Finest" which turned out to be one of those really enjoyably pleasant BBC films. A nice way to while away 90 minutes. Available on BBC iplayer for the next few weeks. Plus you even get a bit of Bill Nighy singing!

Cast: Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy, Jack Huston, Paul Ritter, Rachael Stirling, Richard E. Grant, Henry Goodman, Jake Lacy, Jeremy Irons, Eddie Marsan, Helen McCrory, Gaby Chiappe, Lissa Evans

I also watched The Finest which I enjoyed. Quire a "slight" film but an easy watch which was what I needed at the time.

Have watched first episode of The Tourist as well which, I think, is going to be a good watch.

Also last night I watched Anne. Quite a harrowing watch and Maxine Peake is superb in this.

Then tonight we have 4 Lives with Sheridan Smith which I'm looking forward. Guessing this will also be quite a hard watch.

Lots of good drama to start the New Year. Hope they haven't peaked too soon.

I’m currently watching the ITV series “Anne”. This is the story of Anne Williams whose son was killed at Hillsborough. She spent her whole life seeking justice for him. It’s a brilliant series but utterly heartbreaking. Maxine Peake plays Anne brilliantly. I defy anyone not to shed any tears watching this even though you know what’s coming.