observer Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Seems the PC Brigade are up in arms over the recent plot line, where a maid is sexually assaulted and attempts to cover up the incident; saying it promotes violence against women etc. But isn't this a period drama, set in the 1920's, when attitudes were completely different, than today's PC view? Mind you, if this sort of incident did happen, it's a wonder we don't get posthumous complaints to the Police ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Not the PC Brigade Obs, just normal people who watch TV for entertainment and feel the episode was a bit over the top for supposed Sunday night family entertainment. Why does everyone who doesn't share your extremely narrow take on life have to be PC , liberal or luvvie? To use your favourite word, seems to me you need to get a life, basically just give it a bloody rest.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Your clearly one of "them" - there was a warning before it started, it was on after the watershed - enough said. However, the PC brigade are twittering on about the fact that the maid, didn't want anyone to know about the incident, which would tend to conform to the attitudes of the period; unless of course you and your ilk want to re-write history ! Can just imagine a PC war film, with SS guards fraternising with Jewish prisoners ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 No Obs, your clearly a Prat!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Seconded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadako Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 The drama was broadcast after 9pm. Hardly good old family entertainment. The drama was dealing with issues of that period. I personally didn't think there was an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Thanks Sadako, I knew there were still normal folk out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Obs Do normal people a favour never count yourself in there number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 That just it, I don't count you and your ilk "as normal" - that's why you have to employ the PC thought police to get the rest of us to toe your line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadako Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Correct me if I am mistaken, but last time I checked, Downton abbey was categorised as a 'Television drama'. Now for it to be classed as such, it needs one important ingredient...what is that word...oh yes - Drama! The show is simply attempting to create verisimilitude by focusing on themes of it day and themes that some may be able to relate to. I completely understand why some people were shocked by the story line. There are people on Twitter stating that it trivializes rape or that is was too "shocking" to be show on Downton. I'm sorry if people agree with this statement but the show has focused on many hard hitting themes such as adultery, abuse, bullying, issues with class, violence, war, miscarriage, death and murder. If anything, I think the events depicted encourage viewers to reflect and think about the issues that are present in the world. "Shocking" plots in Downton are nothing new. As I said in my earlier post, the drama is simply covering issues of its time. Rape and abuse of servants is unfortunately one that hasn't been touched on since now. Here is a story that was reported in the Telegraph: Dr Pam Cox, a social historian at Essex University who presented last year’s BBC series Servants – The True Story of Life Below Stairs, said the plot had depicted a realistic situation. “Female servants were raped, abused and harassed,” she said. “There was a hierarchy within the servants’ hall and butlers and valets were in a position of power. “And in the early 20th century men had huge power over women.” Let's home that Anna doesn't get sent to a magdalene asylum for her sins. I am looking forward to next weeks episode to see what happens. I believe that there will be an introduction of the first black character after complaints that Downton isn't culturally diverse enough. Obs, you will love this one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 No Obs your not normal or civilised !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 iyo which counts for nothing with me. Sadako, you've mentioned another example of how history is amended to fit so-called modern values. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadako Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Yes I know. Let me know what you think next Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Perhaps a relationship will develop with the band leader? Have to wait till next episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadako Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 He will be a regular character so I think you are correct. I'm just waiting for Downton to be accused of being racist...you know it will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Highly improbable in that day and age, for a black person to be welcomed into an upper class family - so perhaps another historical distortion to appease the PC Brigade? Apparently, they only had 60 complaints about the other business? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Perhaps he isn't black and just a dark pigmented skinned white person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 And perhaps the guy with the black moustache, beret, striped jumper and string of onions round his neck and riding a bike is not really an itinerant French onion seller. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 And perhaps the guy with the black moustache, beret, striped jumper and string of onions round his neck and riding a bike is not really an itinerant French onion seller. He may not be, Sid, he may just happened to have been shopping for onions for his missus!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadako Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 And perhaps the guy with the black moustache, beret, striped jumper and string of onions round his neck and riding a bike is not really an itinerant French onion seller. Which episode will he be introduced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 The episode where they hold a French market in Downton village. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadako Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 I have set the Tivo box to record! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Seems the family are losing their moral compass, they may finish up in a Council Estate in Salford ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadako Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 How are you finding the story so far? They seem to be excepting him so far, although once they find out he is having is way with the young lady, things may change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted November 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Well Lady Edith is about to become an unmarried mother; so if the Band Leader has his way with the other one, it could colour the story even more ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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