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Post by Daedalus on Jul 16, 2010 15:22:37 GMT
BBC to screen Brian Clough film and documentary (click to go to the BBC website)On Sunday, BBC Two will feature two programmes about Clough's career, starting with the network premiere of the BBC film 'The Damned United' at 9 o'clock. Following the film, the documentary 'Brian Clough: The greatest manager England never had?' will tell the story of his career, including his days with Derby County, Nottingham Forest and his notorious tenure as Leeds United boss (showing at half past 10). Just thought I would share as I imagine this will make interesting viewing. My brother-in-law gave me the DVD of the film at Christmas and I still haven't managed to get around to watching it yet, mainly because I wanted to read the book first. I've heard good things about it, anyway, and I imagine the documentary will be interesting too.
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Post by Saint on Jul 17, 2010 11:03:12 GMT
This is good news, I really enjoyed watching the movie on DVD recently and I look forward to watching the documentary after it.  |
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Post by COYS on Jul 18, 2010 23:12:54 GMT
Just finished watching the film and that was definitely one of the best sport films I've seen. D, you definitely need to see it if you haven't watched it tonight.
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Post by COYS on Jul 18, 2010 23:40:36 GMT
Although, it must be said, it is fairly inaccurate historically, which may mean it's not your kettle of fish.
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Post by Saint on Jul 19, 2010 20:59:04 GMT
COYS, I heard that although the book is very anti-Clough, the movie is apparently quite historically accurate.
Great film anyway!
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Post by COYS on Jul 19, 2010 21:58:58 GMT
There is a scene in which he doesn't watch the game, which is apparently very inaccurate. Also, he never actually manages Brighton in the film, which I found quite disappointing, because the huge jump from Brighton to Leeds would have been a major factor in his career, but this isn't really documented in the movie.
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Post by Daedalus on Jul 20, 2010 21:10:52 GMT
I think there has been a few things said about the film in terms of its portrayal of Clough and the people around him but the film itself has been praised highly despite any inaccuracies. I guess you have to take it for what it is. I recorded the film as I want to get around to reading the book first of all! Next on my reading list.  |
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Post by kermit on Jul 20, 2010 21:43:28 GMT
I did enjoy both but the documentary was totally ruined by the footage of Don Revie lathering up the naked Leeds players. What was that all about!! It just wasn't right!
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Post by COYS on Jul 20, 2010 22:59:33 GMT
I missed the documentary and it doesn't appear to be on iPlayer. Gutted  |
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Post by Daedalus on Aug 3, 2010 15:20:00 GMT
Recently finished reading The Damned United and then watched the film last night.
It was one of those very rare cases where the film ends up being far superior to the book. The novel is a great story but the writing is appalling. I don't recommend it.
Anyway, I enjoyed the film despite some of the inconsistencies and inaccuracies. I'll probably watch the documentary tonight as I recorded that as well.
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Post by COYS on Aug 15, 2010 23:06:21 GMT
I totally agree with you D. I'm glad I'm not the only one.
I found Peace's style somewhat irritating, what with the constant repetition and stop-start style. I know he's meant to be recording his exact thoughts but it made for a story that didn't flow and was actually quite difficult to enjoy.
But, then again, perhaps that's why he's the award-winning author, and I'm not!!
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Post by Daedalus on Aug 16, 2010 13:28:45 GMT
No, I'm with you on this COYS. Awful prose. A frustrating read for what is otherwise a really excellent fictional account of this period of Clough's life.
I got around to watching the documentary which was shown after the film. Very enjoyable but seemed a bit too short and moved too quickly through everything. Still worth watching though.
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