DVD Round-up: 3 BBC Titles

Three great and award nominated titles are now available on DVD and are definitely worth your change.

The first is the Idris Alba starrer Luther 2, a gritty psychological crime drama.  Packed with great story moody atmosphere and a star making performance from Alba, Luther 2 is can't miss television.  It's really a rather dark show with some heavy subject matter and a wonderfully flawed character.

I really can't understand why Idris Alba wasn't cast as Alex Cross in the new films.  He's really a brilliant actor just waiting to inherit Denzel Washington's throne.  The guy is the whole package.

Luther also boasts some great writing.  I really love the stories and the world they've created, especially Luther himself.  I really can't wait for Luther 3.

Next up is the great series The Hour which focuses on a news show launching in 1956.  Before you start thinking Mad Men, don't.  The Hour is more tense and less brooding than Mad Men.  Don't let the subject matter fool you.  There is a lot to be had here than just a show about a news room.  There are some pretty excellent twists and turns here.

Richly plotted and tense, The Hour makes for a wonderful time.    The writing is rich with plot and smart dialogue and gives plenty for its marvelous cast to work with.  It's just another example of brilliant storytelling coming from the UK.

Lastly, The Rise and Fall of Margaret Thatcher.

I never knew she was this fascinating and this show makes me want to see The Iron Lady even more.  Featuring three riveting performances from Andrea Riseborough, Patricia Hodge and Lindsay Duncan, Rise and Fall is a fascinating look into the life of an amazing woman.  It delves deep into the workings of British government and gives us a wonderful look at a whole different world of politics.

I really found myself riveted from beginning to end and driven to learn more about this woman.   I can't say how historically accurate the information here is but it was presented in a way that kept me interested.  To be honest, I kinda dreaded having to watch this.  I really didn't have any interest for some reason.  I am pleased to say by the end I was extremely glad I had watched.

I'm looking forward to comparing the three women from this production to Meryl Streep's performance in The Iron Lady when it opens!

BBC continues to put out simply brilliant television and these three titles are prime examples of that.

Luther 2, The Hour and The Rise and Fall of Margaret Thatcher are all available now on DVD.