Monthly Archives: May 2014

“Happy Valley”: Extraordinary drama with realistic portrayals

Posted on 25 May, 2014 by jlynnstapleton

By: J. Lynn Stapleton In the past few days, I’ve read articles from various news sources (Daily Mail, Guardian, Digital Spy) along with blog reviews, and part of a BBC Women’s Hour Podcast of the new BBC hit series, Happy … Continue reading →

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The National Theatre Live Program brings plays to the cinema

Posted on 23 May, 2014 by jlynnstapleton

Living in Canada, I never thought that I’d get chance to see Nicola Walker, one of my favourite actresses, perform on stage. I’d first heard of her involvement in the National Theatre production of The Curious Incident of the Dog … Continue reading →

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‘Happy Valley’ continues to ramp up the tension and drama

Posted on 21 May, 2014 by jlynnstapleton

by: J. Lynn Stapleton What can I say about the BBC’s latest series, Happy Valley that hasn’t already been said, by critics and fans alike? I have to agree with much of it, which is to say its a cracking … Continue reading →

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