It has been a while since I did one of my monthly roundups of entertainment suggestions. This feature samples a book, a TV show and a podcast that I am currently enjoying.
Check out my reviews and see whether any take your fancy. This month I mention a drama set in Asia, a fanciful story about The Queen and a really funny podcast about death.
Read – The Uncommon Reader – By Alan Bennett
Thinking about the Queen in her prime, this story imagines her becoming a bookworm.
If the monarch started neglecting her duties due to a bookish obsession what might happen?
Alan Bennett explores this subject cleverly with gentle narrative and witty skill. It is a rather short book but nonetheless satisfying. With a book stuffed behind the seat of her state event carriage and a constant desire to quiz guests about their reading, it makes for an entertaining read.
Watch – Expats – on Amazon Prime Video
Nicole Kidman plays Margaret, an American lady who came over to Hong Kong with her husband and ended up staying longer than expected.
The reason for this was tragic. Their youngest son went missing during a visit to the well known Hong Kong night market. The six episodes follow various characters, including the young nanny, the housekeeper and various wealthy Expat friends.
Listen to – Where There’s A Will, There’s A Wake
Kathy Burke hosts this hilarious podcast which interviews stars about their ideal deaths, funerals and wakes.
Kathy is well known for her funny roles in ‘Kevin and Perry,’ ‘Gimme, Gimme, Gimme’ and ‘Absolutely Fabulous.’ I have even seen her direct an Oscar Wilde theatre play.
She is clever and scathing, known for her no-nonsense honesty and potty mouth.
The first interview she did involved Jennifer Saunders and she had me laughing my head off.
And Finally
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my recommendations. Hopefully something grabbed your interest.
Feel free to share your thoughts on one of these in the comments.
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I think doing a round-up like this is a great idea; I always get new ideas about what to read, listen to, or watch. All sounds great!
Glad it gave you fresh suggestions.
The Uncommon Reader sounds like a good book to read. I shall check it out. Thank you for sharing.
These sound really cool! I’m going to check out “Expats” with Nicole Kidman. Love HK would like to see this as a backdrop. Thanks for these suggestions.