The Gallows Pole on BBC TV

Subject: The Gallows Pole on BBC TV
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 06 Jun 23 - 11:27 AM

Good story, cinematography and music. It was a bit of a slow start but picked up later. I've only seen E1 or 3 so far. Looking forward to the rest

Subject: RE: The Gallows Pole on BBC TV
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 06 Jun 23 - 12:42 PM

The Gallows Pole: Release date, cast and news for Shane Meadows drama.

Is there a lot of music? This looks like something that would ordinarily go below the line.

Subject: RE: The Gallows Pole on BBC TV
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 06 Jun 23 - 12:46 PM

From Wikipedia:

Music
Music on the series comes from Swedish psychedelic band Goat.

Additional traditional music from the period was researched and performed by cast member Jennifer Reid and fiddler Tom Kitching.

The opening theme is "What Happens When You Turn the Devil Down" by The Mystery Lights.

Subject: RE: The Gallows Pole on BBC TV
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 06 Jun 23 - 01:03 PM

The music is rather good and folky, and the story is certainly steeped in folklore. Certainly deserves to be up here in my opinion.

Subject: RE: The Gallows Pole on BBC TV
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 06 Jun 23 - 02:28 PM

Seen it all. We both loved it. The music is great. It does end a bit unexpectedly if you know the yarn, but I'll say no more!

Subject: RE: The Gallows Pole on BBC TV
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 07 Jun 23 - 03:13 PM

One of the actors, Finetime Fontayne, was born Ian Crossley in Wombwell, South Yorkshire and started as a folk singer!

(Yorkshire Post)

Subject: RE: The Gallows Pole on BBC TV
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 07 Jun 23 - 06:14 PM

Seen it all now. Brilliant. Yes, unexpected end. Maybe more to come?