Based on a real-life event, the BBC series, Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office, brings to light one of the greatest miscarriages of justice that took place in the British legal history. This four-part miniseries revolves around a subpostmaster named Alan Bates, who was accused of stealing money from his post office accounts, but Alan knew that it was the Horizon computer system that was to blame for these huge monetary discrepancies. Alan later found out that, just like him, many other subpostmasters had suffered the same fate, which ultimately prompted Alan to gather all those subpostmasters who were wrongly accused and demand a public inquiry to find out the truth. Alan Bates, played by Toby Jones, is inspired by a real-life person of the same name who fought against the injustice perpetrated against the subpostmasters. Let’s discuss Alan Bates’ character to learn more about him.
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- 1/5/2024
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
When December rolls around, there’s something special about curling up on the couch and watching a classic Christmas movie. Almost every streaming service has a strong lineup of holiday movies, but if you’re in the mood for a Christmas movie with Black leading actors, we’ve assembled a list of some of the very best films throughout the years. In most cases, you can watch these movies with a free trial!
So heat up a mug of hot cocoa, turn on the TV and start streaming something special this holiday season.
Classic Black Christmas Movies
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Classic Black Christmas Movies The Preacher's Wife December 13, 1996
Good-natured Reverend Henry Biggs finds that his marriage to choir mistress Julia is flagging, due to his constant absence caring for the deprived neighborhood they live in. On top of all this,...
So heat up a mug of hot cocoa, turn on the TV and start streaming something special this holiday season.
Classic Black Christmas Movies
Black Hallmark Christmas Movies
New Black Christmas Movies in 2023
Best Christmas Movies by Streaming Service
Classic Black Christmas Movies The Preacher's Wife December 13, 1996
Good-natured Reverend Henry Biggs finds that his marriage to choir mistress Julia is flagging, due to his constant absence caring for the deprived neighborhood they live in. On top of all this,...
- 12/5/2023
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Carol Burnett had a lot to reminisce about at the NBC tribute special Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love, which aired on Wednesday. At 90 years old, with close to seven decades of experience under her belt, the actress and comedian sat in the audience surrounded by generations of talent who learned from the best in show business by studying her work. During the special, Katy Perry took the stage to deliver a theatrical performance of Burnett’s classic theme song, “I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together.
- 4/27/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
It's been 16 years since Carol Burnett's youngest daughter, Carrie Hamilton, sadly passed away from lung and brain cancer at age 38. And now, the actress is getting candid about how much she misses her little girl today following her death. "I think of her every day," the 85-year-old told People in a new interview. "She never leaves me... I just feel her." Carol also noted how hard it is to move on from the loss of a child. "You don’t get over it, but you cope," she said. "What else can you do? When Carrie died, I didn’t want to get out of bed for a while." (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Carol previously welcomed Carrie with her second husband, Joe Hamilton, in December 1963. She's additionally a mom to daughters Jody, 51, and Erin, 49, with Joe, whom she divorced in 1984. Carol proceeded to reflect on Carrie's life before she died.
- 5/3/2018
- by Samantha Faragalli
- Closer Weekly
via Giphy To present the best actress TV awards for both comedy/musical and drama, Friends star and America's sweetheart Jennifer Aniston took the stage with TV legend Carol Burnett. Their "bit" was that Jennifer was living out a lifelong dream by sharing a stage with her idol, while Carol mistook Jennifer for Will & Grace star Debra Messing. While that second part is definitely a shtick for the sake of comedy, the first part probably is not. Jennifer's delight at being next to Carol seemed genuine, especially when she asked Burnett if she could pull the legendary comedian's ear and Carol, showing that she hasn't missed a step even at age 84, dryly replied, "If you must." RelatedRejoice! Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston's Series Has Already Been Ordered For 2 Seasons If that part left you a little confused, here's the reason that was such a special moment for Jennifer. Most...
- 1/8/2018
- by Andrea Reiher
- Popsugar.com
Chicago – Say or sing “I’m so glad we had this time together…” and persons of a certain generation will immediately respond, “…just to have a laugh or sing a song.” The theme to the “The Carol Burnett Show” is indelibly etched in show business memory, and Time Life Video is taking advantage of those days with the DVD release of “The Carol Burnett Show: Carol’s Favorites.”
Rating: 3.0/5.0
This is a supposed compilation of Carol Burnett’s favorites episodes, in their entirety, as if we were settling down to watch an episode so many Saturday nights ago. This is advantageous to get a feel for how the show was presented in that era of television, but it also demands patience through a lot of throwaway gags and songs – remember when Vicki Lawrence had a chart topping singing career? Remember driving a Ford Frick? This is a different kind of TV sketch comedy,...
Rating: 3.0/5.0
This is a supposed compilation of Carol Burnett’s favorites episodes, in their entirety, as if we were settling down to watch an episode so many Saturday nights ago. This is advantageous to get a feel for how the show was presented in that era of television, but it also demands patience through a lot of throwaway gags and songs – remember when Vicki Lawrence had a chart topping singing career? Remember driving a Ford Frick? This is a different kind of TV sketch comedy,...
- 10/23/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
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