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
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.
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.