bluekarin Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I've seen the trailer for this a few times now and I think I may watch it. I didn't like the book at all, and didn't finish it, so I am not sure if I will actually like it, but it does look beautifully filmed. What I'd love to know is, does anyone know what the music is in the trailer for it? It seems very familiar, but I just can't place it. I think it reminds me of a Radiohead song, but not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I like the look of the programme but like you I didn't enjoy the book. I can't even remember if I finished it or not. No idea about the music though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 one of my favourite books of all time so am almost dreading watching in just in case... I'm sure I will though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Searched but can't find when its on or which channel. Can you help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 this is coming soon on bbc1. I dont think they have announced when yet. I read the book and had a mixed reaction to it. I liked parts of it and disliked others. But I will be watching this. I have also read the call the midwife book that is on this sunday night coming. I will be tuning into that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Hi, did anyone watch? I recorded it, but can't get motivated to watch it! Mind you, we are in the middle of the box set of the killing (Danish version) and am completely engrossed in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I watched it. Mixed opinion. True to the book (which I loved) so far, the settings are absolutely perfect, and the scenes of carnage in the trenches are very moving, but there are far too many lingering shots of Stephen gazing into middle distance. Entire half hours seem to go by in this manner. Also ... the person who plays Isabelle is too young. In the book Isabelle is described as being 5 or 6 years older than Stephen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickendoodle Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I also loved the book and watched with trepidation. It is different in that they have made the pre-war love story a flashback and not a proper timeline. I have come to the conclusion that you have to watch adaptations of books as a different experience to reading as there is no way that the depth of a book such as Birdsong can be conveyed on the screen. I think the flashback device is clever as Stephen is entering into a daydream amidst the horrors of war and the love story therefore has a dreamlike quality (hence the long looks) The depiction of the carnage and fear at the Battle of the Somme is so moving in the book - I wonder how much will be capable of being captured on the screen on Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 So, what did everyone think of last night's episode? I still have mixed feelings about it. Some bits that were obviously supposed to be highly emotionally charged totally failed to move me at all and I lost interest Yet other bits I found quite compelling. I'm afraid both OH and I burst out laughing when he hugged the German soldier, I'm sure that's not the response that it was supposed to provoke! Not bad overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I agree, not bad overall, but the book is a hundred times better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 I didn't watch the second episode. I will probably look it up later this week on iplayer. But back to my original question, I think I have found the answer. It is apparently 'Sun Dog' instrumental by Speech Debelle and Kwes who I have never heard of so is unlikely I have heard the song either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I've read the book and found it harrowing so I'm not sure why I thought to watch the BBC version except that the pictures of France before the war looked so beautiful as did Isabelle's lovely face (and clothes), but yesterday I just could not watch the whole thing. After a cold, sunless day it was all just too grim I hate the whole WW1 thing. Unlike WW2 it seems all that carnage had absolutley no reason whatsoever and I just can't understand why after two WWs humanity are still fighting. There really is no hope for the human race it seems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
