On Wed, Mar 20, 2013 at 2:23 PM, Adam Bowie <[email protected]> wrote: > This is just a heads up really. > > BBC Two in the UK aired "The Challenger" on Monday night, and it's quickly > become one of my favourite programmes in ages, and definitely the best > one-off
My regular pusher of UK TV (yes, I'm an addict) shared this one with me, and I concur with Adam that it is worth watching, especially for those unfamiliar with the backstory. Like Adam, I'm also a fan of Feynman, having read a few of his books (admittedly ones NOT designed for science experts) and as a kid I remember watching this story, and his part in it, unfold. My only criticism of his portrayal here is they didn't show nearly enough of his goofy side. I mean, and I say this with full respect, he was wacky... nutty-neighbor-in-a-sitcom weird. His goofiness was a part of his persona, not just the curious genius, but the demented bongo player and practical joker. All I can assume is the writers simply made him a dry wit because that is in keeping with a general stereotype of an intelligent scientist (like Neil Degrasse Tyson) -- easier to sell and easier to cast (the thought of Robin Williams or some other spastic actor as Feynman does make me cringe). The end credits stated it was a venture from BBC Scotland, with help from both German and South African sources. I found all of that interesting. -- Kevin M. (RPCV) -- -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
