Richard III

[neadods]

I'm at work while he's being reburied, so I really, really, really hope that by the time I get home BBCA is either repeating the ceremony (which I fear it probably isn't showing at all) or it's all over YouTube. And not because of Benedict Cumberbatch, not that he hurts. I've been a rennrat for a very long time; actually finding Richard and giving him the due of an English king is pretty damned huge. Snippets are coming through the news, but more tantalizing than helpful. I want to see the funeral crown, hear the choir sing Ghostly Grace, read the Queen's message, not just know they exist!

However, snark still has its place - I notice that among the hastags "richardreburied" and "richardiii" is "riiip" Oh, how I love that hashtag!

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[redpanda13.livejournal.com]

Go to http://www.theguardian.com/us and search for Richard III; they have numerous articles. Includes one on what looks like a double break in the Plantagenet male bloodline, oops.

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/mar/25/richard-iii-dna-tests-uncover-evidence-of-further-royal-scandal

[neadods.livejournal.com]

Well, Richard himself got his nephew's mother to declare them bastards...

[badgermirlacca.livejournal.com]

Have you heard that Colin Baker is set to star in a movie about the discovery of the bones?

(The fact that the credit actually belongs to Philippa Langley is, apparently, entirely beside the point.)

[neadods.livejournal.com]

No, I hadn't.

Is he playing a male Philippa, though, or one of the archeologists - or one of the descendants?

[badgermirlacca.livejournal.com]

One of the archaeologists, I believe.
http://www.digitalspy.com/british-tv/news/a637203/colin-baker-to-star-in-film-about-discovery-of-richard-iiis-remains.html#~p85bWw1T2BhBAE

[neadods.livejournal.com]

That doesn't sound like she's being erased, then, it sounds like a PR person is trying to flog Colin's best-known role.

[paratti.livejournal.com]

It's been covered by Channel 4 rather than the BBC, as the BEEB turned down the potential rights before they found him, so I'm not sure about BBCA being able to show it.

[neadods.livejournal.com]

BBCA's doing a Kitchen Nightmares marathon, so no joy. I hope I can find something online. All the news is full of Germanwings - important news, yes, but not the only story.

[paratti.livejournal.com]

Try this:
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152617417392330

[neadods.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[badgermirlacca.livejournal.com]

I did not know Cumberbatch was one of the descendants. I'll bet he didn't either, when he signed up to play Richard.

[paratti.livejournal.com]

I was watching it this morning. Of the three persons on the sofa and the presenter there was only one person (Robert Lindsay) who wasn't a Plantagenant descendent.

[legionseagle (from livejournal.com)]

Oh, well, Lindsay's from Derbyshire. They don't have much truck with these French incomers in that part of the world.

[paratti.livejournal.com]

As is only right:)

[neadods.livejournal.com]

*giggle*snort*

[neadods.livejournal.com]

I very cynically think that not only didn't he (or his parents) know, but that the odds are extraordinarily good that someone might have diddled records slightly so that they could shove an Oscar-nominated actor from a hit show into the proceedings to boost the ratings.

That said, when you put Ben next to that painting of Richard, there does seem to be a remarkable resemblance.