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Documentary recommendation for a one which aired recently on RTE about Nanci Griffith "From a Distance".

I was vaguely familiar with her songs, which I like, but hadn't realised that in the 1980s she was more popular in Ireland than in the US, although recognition did come there eventually. A tough watch at times when covering her personal demons.

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Absolutely loved Nanci Griffiths, thanks for the heads up @odyssey06

Slow Horses is one of the best series I've seen of late, cracking stuff and Gary Oldman is indeed superb in it. Ripley is one I really enjoyed last year, really slow pace but definitely one to sit back and appreciate.
The Penguin with the brilliant Colin Farrell is quite good. It's dark and grim which is in keeping with the Batman vibe.
The Diplomat on Netflix is a fun watch. Only finished season one so far but it's entertaining.
 
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Trying to remember what else watched...
Imported Channel 4 documentary currently on RTE2, Ancient Egypt by Train with Alice Roberts, close up look at the pyramids etc and informative.
 
Cervelo said:
Oh gotta say I do like Dr Alice Roberts, Haven't seen on telly for a long time so will probable give that a viewing ;)
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I know what you mean but I am so sick of the type of programme she appears in, where it feels like it's too much about the presenter over the topic.
The BBC isn't the worst in this regard, channels with ad breaks treat you as though you've the recall of Dory in Finding Nemo.
 
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