The Museum (BBC2): Thoughts anyone?
So, did anyone watch last night's opening episode of The Museum, the BBCs new behind-the-scenes series about the British Museum? I only caught the first few mins as I found I had an unexpected birthday party to go to - my own! (it's a long story) and I couldn't get my video recorder to work, but I was - like one reviewer (sadly the piece appears to have disappeared) - a little...err... surprised by the choice of 'Muscles' by Diana Ross for the backing track during one section!
Other reviews are focusing on how the series went all out, guns blazing in an attempt to 'sex up' (I hate that term) the museum. Inevitably and tediously, focus rests on the attractiveness of various female members of staff. But the overall consensus appears to be positive. By portraying it as unstuffy and 'normal' as possible the BBC may have a small 'hit' on its hands:
Other reviews are focusing on how the series went all out, guns blazing in an attempt to 'sex up' (I hate that term) the museum. Inevitably and tediously, focus rests on the attractiveness of various female members of staff. But the overall consensus appears to be positive. By portraying it as unstuffy and 'normal' as possible the BBC may have a small 'hit' on its hands:
You know what, though? It may sound a bit boring. In fact, it is a tiny bit boring. (You could certainly argue that what's behind the scenes at the museum
is less interesting than what's in front; how the hell are they going to fill 10
episodes?) But it's also slightly wonderful - real enthusiasts, unperturbed by
the modern world, doing their thing, immersed in the past, year after year.
Proper people. (From 'Last Night's TV', Sam Wollaston, Guardian Unlimited (11//05/2007)
Would be interested to hear from anyone who did manage to watch the whole programme uninterrupted!
Comments
I missed last night's episode of The Museum as well (it was about human bodies and repatriation). If they will schedule it to clash with Eastenders...!