Stockard Reviews

Afterlife (I) (2005–2006)

Brilliant show

[2 October 2005]

How great is this show! I think ITV are on to a winner with this one, i seriously hope they treat it properly and not like so many of their other dramas which they push around the schedules or axe completely, if they feel it isn't doing well enough ratings wise.

We are on episode 2 in the UK now, i know Australia has seen all the episodes - lucky! I really can't wait to see them all, and i hope we can all look forward to another series because it would be such a shame to stop after just one, and to let such talented actors as Lesley and Andrew go! There seems to be quite a few fans of Alison and Robert's relationship - glad to know i'm not the only one! x

The X Factor UK (2004–2024)

"Fabulous!"

[20 September 2004]

This show is fabulous! Sharon Osbourne is fabulous, Simon Cowell is fabulous and Louis Walsh is...well not fabulous, he's just...there. We are only three episodes into the series and already it has proved itself to be miles better than Pop Idol and other such previous shows, and that is because of Sharon Osbourne. What a brilliant judge, honest compassionate and so very funny. I could happily sit and watch her yell "fabulous" for the whole hour.

As brilliant as the audition shows are, the "boot camp" shows should be even better, with the judges eventually taking home 5 acts each from whichever category they are given. The show just hooks you in and you can't help but watch, and it is getting more and more popular each week, with over 500 000 more viewers tuning in each new week. Kate Thornton is doing a great job as the presenter, although i would have preferred to see Ant and Dec.

The live shows should also prove excellent, and we will see how Kate does with presenting those. As it is, we have about 3 or 4 more weeks worth of audition shows and i am looking forward to every single one. Brilliant Saturday night TV is finally back!

Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012)

Absolutely Fabulous it will always be!

[28 December 2003]

Absolutely fabulous is exactly what the title says. i didn't start watching until the third series but as soon as i saw one episode i was hooked. I bought every single series and they are all fantastic and no matter how many times i watch them they never fail to make me laugh. I really enjoy seeing the various ways Patsy and Edina can walk up Eddie's stairs and come down them! And the way they both get out of their cars!

Napoleon and Josephine: A Love Story (1987)

Very enjoyable

[25 December 2003]

I really enjoyed this whole mini series. I was very lucky to find it as it has now been deleted here in Ireland. The only bad thing i have to say was that the beautiful Stephanie Beacham as Therese, was not in it enough! I have to say i enjoyed her character more that Josephine.

Bad Girls (1999–2006)

One of the greatest drama's ever

[16 September 2003]

Bad Girls has always been brilliant. I have loved it from the first series, but then the fantastic Phyl and Bev (Stephanie Beacham and Amanda Barrie) known as The Costa Cons arrived and it got even better! These two are my absolute favourite characters ever, and i really hope they are both back for the next series. Their scenes with Officer Hollamby (Helen Fraser) had me in stitches.

Secrets (1992 TV Movie)

i loved every minute

[10/10 · 16 September 2003]

Secrets is by far one of the best movies adapted from a Danielle Steel novel. There are brilliant performances from all the actors, especially the beautiful Stephanie Beacham as Sabina Quarles. There is the right blend of subtle humor and drama, which makes this one of my favourite programmes ever. I'm so glad i bought it!