Sunday, November 23, 2008

Survivors on BBC 1

In a world where the population has been devastated by virus there are a few who are immune to the virus - the survivors. Survivors was originally a TV series back in the 70's and was written by Terry Nation - the creator of the sensational Doctor Who bad guys, the Daleks. In the wake of the success of the revived Doctor Who TV series, Survivors hopes to mimic that success and get a new generation of viewers following the story of the survivors in the 6 part story that started tonight with a 1 hour 30 minute episode.

Starring in the show is Julie Graham as Abby, who we last saw on our screens in the BBC "archaeology" drama - Bonekickers. Although that show was considered by most as a failure it was almost watchable if you could take their silly "looks like we've got a riddle to solve" antics with a pinch of salt. In this case she starts off playing a weaker character who gradually finds strength, a strength which is needed if she is to survive in this "new" world.

Only time will tell whether this new series is worth sticking with....

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