Michael J Fox, “Still” (Netflix)
Being a young teen in the Back to the Future era, I always loved M.J. Fox This raw documentary charts his gruelling journey to stardom and challenging times as his 62-year-old self, with full blown Parkinson’s. He continues to beam the same charisma and sunshine, remaining his resilient and thoroughly charming self, still with a sparkle in those beautiful eyes. Life affirming.
Rain Dogs (BBC iplayer)
A kind of Withnail and I meets Succession-on-a- council-estate type situation. Hard to describe, but utterly original, deliciously dark and dysfunctional and extremely well written. A modern classic for one liners too. Not for the light-hearted comedy lovers.
Colin From Accounts (BBC iplayer)
This quirky chunk of Aussie comedy had me giggling my way through several spring evenings as I binged the lot. Light bodied, and again, original! I can’t wait for the second series. (Point of interest – the protagonists are married in real life.) Very watchable esp. if in need a perk up.
“You And Me”, Penny and the Quarters
The raw talent of this quartet is just so beautiful. Simple pleasure in abundance.
How to Have a Good Day, Caroline Webb.
This is a fascinating look that weaves psychology and neuroscience together, to examine what makes us think, feel, and behave as we do. I have started, and abandoned, a fair few books from this genre, but this is both palatable and illuminating. It has helped me organise my head, and my time, better, which is no mean feat.