New Drama on the Sinking of the Laconia to be shown on BBC 2 in New Year

Captain Nemo · 12-06-10, 07:12 AM

For more info see http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/proginfo/tv/2011/wk1/ .

Nemo

Sailor Steve · 12-06-10, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Nemo

For more info see http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/proginfo/tv/2011/wk1/ .

Nemo

Cool! I'll probably have to wait for DVD, but it looks interesting.

Penguin · 12-07-10, 07:54 AM

First I thought: great, finally a flic about WW1 submarine warfare, but as we are not flooded with sub films this is also cool - and an interesting story.
Seems that the Laconias are the kismet ships of the u-boat war...

There is only a slight fear which I have: Franka Potente is listed as 2nd (co?) star. As much as i appreciate her talent (and looks

), I am anxious that this could mean that a love drama is included.
In Germany they did this in any TV movie about the war. The producers seem to target all audiences - and have seen and appreciated "Pearl Harbor" way too much.

Jungmann · 12-09-10, 06:46 PM

Been waiting for this for ages.

It was supposed to be shown in 2010. But I suppose a week late is not to bad

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Captain Nemo · 12-13-10, 06:35 AM

The first episode has now been given a slot in BBC 2's schedule:

Thursday 6 January, 9.00-10.30pm.

No mention yet of when part two is to be shown.

Nemo

Captain Nemo · 12-22-10, 07:56 AM

A further update. Part 2 is scheduled for 7 January at 9pm.

Nemo

STEED · 12-23-10, 01:09 PM

I hope this is not...well we will see.

tommo8993 · 01-03-11, 12:07 PM

Its on this thursday and friday at 9pm on BBC2.

Egan · 01-03-11, 12:24 PM

Written by Alan Bleasdale IIRC. Interesting choice for something like this. not normally the sort of thing I would expect from him.

Don't get me wrong. Bleasdale is a wonderful writer. Both 'Boys from the Black Stuff' and 'GBH' are are up there with the very best TV drama to ever come out of Britain. If nothing else this new drama will be astoundingly well written.

Jungmann · 01-03-11, 05:54 PM

It's being shown in High Def on the 12th and 15th of January on BBC HD.

STEED · 01-08-11, 09:39 AM

Well it was way to long and there were a number of issues wrong with it.

Jungmann · 01-11-11, 12:24 PM

Theres a blog entry on the BBC website about the making of program at http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/tv/2011/0...-laconia.shtml

Where's the replica sub after filming?

12-06-10, 07:12 AM	#1
Captain Nemo Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London, England Posts: 1,144 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	New Drama on the Sinking of the Laconia to be shown on BBC 2 in New Year For more info see http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/proginfo/tv/2011/wk1/ . Nemo __________________ "I'm afraid there is no disguising the fact that King's obsession with the Pacific and the Battle of Washington cost us dear in the Battle of the Atlantic". Sir John Slessor GCB, DSO, MC, DL AOC-in-C Coastal Command RAF ___________________________________________

12-07-10, 07:54 AM	#3
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	First I thought: great, finally a flic about WW1 submarine warfare, but as we are not flooded with sub films this is also cool - and an interesting story. Seems that the Laconias are the kismet ships of the u-boat war... There is only a slight fear which I have: Franka Potente is listed as 2nd (co?) star. As much as i appreciate her talent (and looks ), I am anxious that this could mean that a love drama is included. In Germany they did this in any TV movie about the war. The producers seem to target all audiences - and have seen and appreciated "Pearl Harbor" way too much. Last edited by Penguin; 12-07-10 at 08:14 AM.

12-13-10, 06:35 AM	#5
Captain Nemo Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London, England Posts: 1,144 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	The first episode has now been given a slot in BBC 2's schedule: Thursday 6 January, 9.00-10.30pm. No mention yet of when part two is to be shown. Nemo __________________ "I'm afraid there is no disguising the fact that King's obsession with the Pacific and the Battle of Washington cost us dear in the Battle of the Atlantic". Sir John Slessor GCB, DSO, MC, DL AOC-in-C Coastal Command RAF ___________________________________________

12-22-10, 07:56 AM	#6
Captain Nemo Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London, England Posts: 1,144 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	A further update. Part 2 is scheduled for 7 January at 9pm. Nemo __________________ "I'm afraid there is no disguising the fact that King's obsession with the Pacific and the Battle of Washington cost us dear in the Battle of the Atlantic". Sir John Slessor GCB, DSO, MC, DL AOC-in-C Coastal Command RAF ___________________________________________

12-23-10, 01:09 PM	#7
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	I hope this is not...well we will see. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

12-09-10, 06:46 PM	#4
Jungmann Watch Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 15 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Been waiting for this for ages. It was supposed to be shown in 2010. But I suppose a week late is not to bad .

01-03-11, 12:07 PM	#8
tommo8993 Helmsman Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 104 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Its on this thursday and friday at 9pm on BBC2.

01-03-11, 12:24 PM	#9
Egan Admiral Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,020 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Written by Alan Bleasdale IIRC. Interesting choice for something like this. not normally the sort of thing I would expect from him. Don't get me wrong. Bleasdale is a wonderful writer. Both 'Boys from the Black Stuff' and 'GBH' are are up there with the very best TV drama to ever come out of Britain. If nothing else this new drama will be astoundingly well written.

01-03-11, 05:54 PM	#10
Jungmann Watch Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 15 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	It's being shown in High Def on the 12th and 15th of January on BBC HD.

01-08-11, 09:39 AM	#11
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Well it was way to long and there were a number of issues wrong with it. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

01-11-11, 12:24 PM	#12
Jungmann Watch Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 15 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Theres a blog entry on the BBC website about the making of program at http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/tv/2011/0...-laconia.shtml Where's the replica sub after filming?