About 30% of Britpop was any good really. Much like any made-up scene. Most bands had one or two half-decent singles and little else.

I feel obligated to point out that BBC 6 Music created a long list, which listeners then voted on. Hence the absence of some obvious tracks people have mentioned. And the appearance of some almost entirely forgotten bands in the top 40. You can see the full Britpop anthem top 40 at http://bbc.in/Ra68Wy

"Amy Ryan would be great as an older Mother Superior type"
Amy Ryan is 44! Not ready for "older Mother Superior types" just yet surely!

Yep.

Will Mellor's character in particular went beyond red herring to be a total waste of space - not connected to anyone, not a plot driver, and not even exposed as a charlatan or fantasist. Could have lost him without any problem.

While I would not describe Broadchurch as a remake of The Killing (Forbrydelsen) it was obviously a massive influence on the show. Murdered child, grieving family who also come under suspicion, gloomy tone, dark secrets unearthed, odd and uncommunicative detective with a dismal domestic life, etc etc. Admittedly the…

I'm fond of "That hairpiece motherfucker…!"

All right, it seemed like an overreaction. Although it was meant to seem comically so. I don't really scream and curse when I see mistakes. Much.

All right, it seemed like an overreaction. Although it was meant to seem comically so. I don't really scream and curse when I see mistakes. Much.

I am fucking gratified.

I am fucking gratified.

"forced to reign in her wild ways"

"forced to reign in her wild ways"

Taint Or Go

Taint Or Go

If it's based on screentime then Esme Bianco's boobs are the lead and were cruelly denied a nomination

If it's based on screentime then Esme Bianco's boobs are the lead and were cruelly denied a nomination

Yeah, fair enough in GoT season 1, but a supporting nomination for season 2 is bullshitty bullshit. Oh he really provided great support for the lead actors who were… um… Jerome Flynn and Esme Bianco, I guess.

Yeah, fair enough in GoT season 1, but a supporting nomination for season 2 is bullshitty bullshit. Oh he really provided great support for the lead actors who were… um… Jerome Flynn and Esme Bianco, I guess.

And it's full of strong women! Strong! Independent! Royal! Dominant! Grrr women grrrr women! It's not just for boys! Although sometimes, those super super strong women get their norks out.