How did I miss this reply?!? I haven’t watched The Crown. I think I started and couldn’t get into it. I should try again.
So glad you’ve enjoyed the history and costumes in Victoria. EH and I have basically been apart since I wrote that text (my mom’s got some health stuff going on I’m helping with out of town) and haven’t had a chance to watch more! You’re ahead of where we are!!!
it takes a bit to get into it; but The Crown is fabulous. you hang on each episode and cant wait for the next one. really, check it out. ( and the acting, writing, and costumes and landscapes are marvelous.) its so nice to see these women in states of power 
Some people say the series cost more to make than the Queen actually spends 
which queen ? elizabeth or victoria?
Elizabeth
Michel, the Queen should rethink her expenses. she could really use a new designer and stylist. the blue two piece suits with the matching hats and pearls are enough already. stretch horizons; start putting a little more effort into it; look to Kate for appropriate, elegant but more youthful attire. the Queen is such a bore. the only time i find her interesting is when she is in the country in her Barbor Jacket and her Welly boots walking through the greenest of pastures with her dogs. 
(but lets not get political here 
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@daisymae you completely crack me up!!! I don’t handle change particularly well and the thought of the Queen being anything other than what she’s always been…well, I don’t know what I would say!!!
I love the Annie Leibowitz photographs from Vanity Fair that depict her with all of her corgis.
And also this delicious window light portrait. I could swoon! (It’s number 7 in the slideshow, won’t show up right here.)
a new show that is an absolute cant-miss. a must see:
"The Marvelous Mrs. Maple" (i think i got the name right .)
it takes place in the 50s and is a series show, episodic.
my husband and i have never laughed so hard for so long since watching Eddie Izard do a comedy routine. it is clever, well written, the costumes are fabulous, the acting and casting is perfection.
check this one out!!!
I think it’s Mrs. Maisel 
It’s a super cute show!
I think this has just started being broadcast in the States, because The New Yorker just did a mini review of it (and loved it). I’d been wondering if all the fish noises were real, and apparently they are.
@Beacher, I am fascinated that you would ask yourself that: it is exactly the kind of question I have myself when I look at a series.
When I make these kinds of comments, my wife always looks at me like I come from Mars
As long as your wife is from Venus, I think it ends well.
you’re right. its Mrs Maisel. 
I started watching this fascinating show on Netflix, Peaky Blinders. Violent, but awesome all the same. It’s takes place in Birmingham, England just after WWI. It’s about a gang called the Peaky Blinders that is led by the main character, Thomas Shelby, and his family.
There’s lots of depth to the show, and I learned a bit about tunnelers in WWI. I even looked up a bunch of historical stuff that they reference in the show. It’s not based on a real family, but the Peaky Blinders were a real gang in England at that time.
its called Peaky Blinders and yes!!! it is fabulous. we have seen every season. totally binge worthy.
American Vandal on Netflix… haven’t laughed that much in a while
Thanks SAM. I will check this right out ! ALWAYS in the mood for a good laugh 
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