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Small Prophets

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  • #2
    steve_r
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,246 ✭✭✭steve_r


    https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jan/30/mackenzie-crook-on-comedy-cruelty-and-being-tv-royalty-snall-prophets-bbc

    Good interview here with Mackenzie Crook, looking forward to this



  • #3
    Jellybaby_1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,160 ✭✭✭Jellybaby_1


    If you enjoyed Detectorists you might be interested in Small Prophets, Mackenzie Crook's latest series, BBC2 Monday 9th February 10pm. It looks very interesting with a quirky story and characters, and I'm looking forward to watching it.



  • #4
    Basq
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    The best TV this year by far!

    We're only 6 weeks into 2026 but it's going to be hard beaten!

    Beautifully written and acted!

    Post edited by Basq on


  • #5
    odyssey06
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,138 ✭✭✭✭odyssey06


    Bit baffled by some of what happened but you just have to roll with it.

    An unlikely duo but the timing and rapport between Pearce Quigley and Lauren Patel was wonderful.

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



  • #6
    Hippodrome Song Owl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,993 ✭✭✭Hippodrome Song Owl


    This is such a lovely, thoughtful, touching programme. I really hope there's a second series. I've never watched The Office or Detectorists so didn't know anything about those involved. I'm so sad it's over already.

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  • #7
    Flinty997
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,973 ✭✭✭✭Flinty997


    The office is a completely different style of programme.

    But if you like small prophet's pace you'll love Detectorists. Its of my favourite shows.

    Post edited by Flinty997 on


  • #8
    Badly Drunk Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 7,316 ✭✭✭Badly Drunk Boy


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124311506#Comment_124311506

    Yes, I agree. And I want to buy a blue bucket from Michael…no matter how much he doesn't want me to.

    And anyone who hasn't watched Detectorists should do so. Now!!!

    Post edited by Badly Drunk Boy on


  • #9
    The Black Oil
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Regional East Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 19,707 CMod ✭✭✭✭The Black Oil


    Detectorists is a gorgeous show.

    Moderator: Television, Psychology and Dublin County North.

    CMod: Entertainment



  • #10
    mfceiling
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,205 ✭✭✭✭mfceiling


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124313989#Comment_124313989

    It truly is. I've watched it at least 20 times 😂. It's so good. Something struck a chord with me and I keep going back to it.

    Small Prophets is also wonderful. Really well written and acted. Pierce Quigley is just brilliant.



  • #11
    siblers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,161 ✭✭✭✭siblers


    Would recommend The Change by Bridget Christie. There's 2 seasons on 4OD. Has a similar feel to it although Its not quite as good as The Detectorists and Small Prophets but well worth a watch all the same



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  • #12
    Apiarist
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,898 ✭✭✭Apiarist


    I have just started the second episode and it's great so far. Not sure where the story goes to yet, but the characters are in place and the drama is set. The reason I was compelled to write here though is just a realisation that I prefer European/British TV to stories from the USA. The people in Small Prophets are real, they go to work, they have problems with neighbours and relatives, they are not all pretty to look at. The American shows, except for a few, are way too glossy and optimistic. Anyway, I have a good feeling about Small Prophets even though it might prove to be sad in the end.

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  • #13
    Dreamweapon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,990 ✭✭✭Dreamweapon


    I watched the whole thing again this week. Great stuff, just like Detectorists was.

    Watch Marcus Wareing after Small Prophets and all you'll hear is Pierce Quigley's voice!

    …^……<…./?::;;:::@"! ((((((*))))))#=)))))~



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