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Viking Chat => Off Topic => Topic started by: River Don on February 11, 2026, 01:34:26 am

Title: Small Prophets
Post by: River Don on February 11, 2026, 01:34:26 am: I’ve just binge watched the new Mackenzie Crook comedy drama on iPlayer, hence the late post. I’ve come to expect good things from MacKenzie and once again he doesn’t disappoint. It’s not rapid fire jokes but there are nice humorous moments throughout and the drama keeps you hooked.

If you thought the BBC couldn’t deliver quality entertainment anymore, then try watching this.
Title: Re: Small Prophets
Post by: knockers on February 11, 2026, 08:09:04 am: I did exactly the same last night.

It really is a wonderful programme with quality characters, in every scene.
Title: Re: Small Prophets
Post by: mugnapper on February 11, 2026, 08:09:33 am: We're rationing it to 2 episodes a day. Found it on recommendation from a friend.
How come I'm inundated with ads for shit shows by the BBC, yet this just seemed to dribble out on the iplayer?
(The friend who told me about it owed me as I pointed out Early Doors and Detectorists to him).
Title: Re: Small Prophets
Post by: tommy toes on February 11, 2026, 10:38:36 am: Early Doors is so good. Still watch it now and again.
Detectorists a close second.
Watching Small Prophets as it’s broadcast. First episode was really good.
Title: Re: Small Prophets
Post by: TonySoprano on February 11, 2026, 07:15:13 pm: The detectorists was perfection, especially the first series
Title: Re: Small Prophets
Post by: bobbymax on February 12, 2026, 07:21:10 am: Only watched one episode so far. It's quirky but can't say it's grabbed me just yet.
Title: Re: Small Prophets
Post by: Draytonian III on February 12, 2026, 12:24:52 pm: I watched the first episode and I thought it was ok, it looks a programme/series that will get better when the characters develop, but any programme with Michael Palin is a plus comedy or serious
Title: Re: Small Prophets
Post by: Hounslowrover on February 12, 2026, 02:56:17 pm: Watched the first episode, shows promise as characters develop.
Title: Re: Small Prophets
Post by: Stocksbridge Owl on February 12, 2026, 05:19:24 pm: As I got to understand the characters more over the episodes, so the more I enjoyed it. In my opinion it was a very well written and well acted series that is the BBC at its best.

As a side note, I did read that it is apparently based on a true story! The mind boggles....!
Title: Re: Small Prophets
Post by: TonySoprano on February 15, 2026, 10:38:33 pm: Enjoying this series, not quite as good as the detectorists but still the same cosy vibe.
Title: Re: Small Prophets
Post by: Bentley Bullet on February 15, 2026, 10:48:30 pm: Just like with The Detectorists, the music chills you out to a different level. It's certainly becoming a Mackenzie Crook trait.

He's a fabulous talent.
Title: Re: Small Prophets
Post by: Pancho Regan on February 16, 2026, 12:49:51 pm: I wasn’t aware of this series but you guys have got me fired up to watch it.
Ditto with The Detectorists.

Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Small Prophets
Post by: River Don on February 16, 2026, 07:47:12 pm: The theme tune was specially commissioned for the show by one of Mackenzies favourite artists an American who goes by the name of Cinder Well. It's the kind of folk/ indie rock he likes.

https://youtu.be/aMozPZ7-GzA?si=b0elzhAkKr411N4e
Title: Re: Small Prophets
Post by: BillyStubbsTears on March 06, 2026, 09:11:35 pm: Absolutely lovely series.