Pagans

Littlestone Jul 14, 2004 15:46:40

Beginning Monday, 19 July on Channel 4 - Pagans - first in a four-part series presented by Richard Rudgely and demonstrating how contemporary attitudes have their roots in Europe's pagan past.

Rhiannon Jul 14, 2004 15:50:33

Replying to Littlestone

the review in the 'radio times' says that it's quite good - despite all the repeated shots of people being savage and wild-eyed, that's the opposite of what he's proposing. But film of people being civilised isn't so interesting I suppose. I'd seen the trailers and had been put off! thinking 'oh right another misrepresentation of mad woad-covered cavemen' but maybe not.

FourWinds Jul 14, 2004 16:52:43

Replying to Littlestone

>> and demonstrating how contemporary attitudes have their roots in Europe's pagan past.

I can't wait to see how they do that. I love works of fiction. In my personal opinion that's like saying that a modern pine plantation has it's roots in the ancient broad-leaf forests, but with one difference ... pine plantations have roots :-)

Jane Jul 20, 2004 07:44:08

Replying to Littlestone

We quite liked it. Though I thought they dwelt on the wolf behaviour thing a bit too long.

He came up with some great lines about the propaganda war waged on The Old Ways by the R*mans and the Chr*stians which made us smile and cheer.

J
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goffik Jul 20, 2004 14:04:09

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I was just glad to see it's not just me that likes putting on a great big strap-on and "simulating" sex with beasts.

Sorry?

Oh...

Kammer Jul 26, 2004 18:04:40

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Don't forget it's on again tonight.

K x

Littlestone Jul 26, 2004 21:35:29

Replying to Littlestone

Mmm... good stuff and *amazing* wizard hats! Wonder if our modern wizard hats derive from some ancient folk memory or from something more recent - middle-eastern even?

goffik Jul 27, 2004 08:55:52

Replying to Littlestone

I missed the first 20 minutes last night, dammit!

Thoroughly enjoyed the rest of it - managed to turn over just as they were finishing at Waylands Smithy...

I understand they showed "somewhere in Ireland" before that - anyone know where in Ireland? I thought it might be Newgrange, but as I didn't see it, what do I know? ;o)

G x