Giles - I have to agree with you on this. I thought it was one of the best
pieces of original drama I have seen in a long time, and with a superb
cast. Very pleasant to see an original context as well for once.
Look out for it!
David
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> From: Giles <cnocbui@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [OM] OT BBC - Shooting the Past
> Date: 11 January 1999 22:30
>
>
> Last night (Monday)there was a terrific little drama on the BBC
> called Shooting the Past. First part of a three part series.
>
> The plot involves an American businessman who has bought a large
> mansion in the English countryside which houses a library with a
> collection comprising some 10M b&w photographs. He wants to convert
> the place into a business school, sell of a few valuable photos and
> trash the remaining 9.99M. The librarians aren't too keen on this.
>
> I mention it here because it is the only drama I can recall having
> seen which has as a central theme the historical importance and
> power of photographs. I thought that some others might be
> interested in either tuning into it if they are not aware of it
> or looking out for it should it ever come their way.
>
> many really fine b&w photographs appear in the first episode. Some
> may have been 'created' for the program but are none the less good.
> Some almost make me want to down-tools and give up!
>
> Giles
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