Wikipedia:Reference desk/Archives/Entertainment/2020 September 16

= September 16 =

Ann Martin - singer
Is the Ann Martin who sang the Kashmiri Love Song the in the "Mr Rolls and Mr Royce" episode of The Edwardians the same Ann Martin who as Bette Bright sang in Deaf School? Thank you, DuncanHill (talk) 16:05, 16 September 2020 (UTC)
 * I can't give a definitive answer, Duncan, but as one who saw Bette Bright and the Illuminations perform live, it seems to me unlikely on stylistic grounds. Also, Bright/Martin's article doesn't give her age, but Deaf School formed in late 1973 from students and staff of the Liverpool Art College – is this consistent with her appearing in a TV series aired in 1972?
 * On a tangential subject, it seems surprising that we apparently don't have an article on the BBC series in question, although it's mentioned in the articles of several of its actors. {The poster formerly known as 87.81.230.195} 2.218.14.16 (talk) 22:51, 16 September 2020 (UTC)
 * The dilemma with TV series of that era is that there is so little WP:RSourcing to sustain an article. There will be sites like the BBC's and BFIs that note that the series was made. There are also reviews of any DVD release. Sadly, little info is available about a shows production or audience reaction. There are a batch of delights in The Edwardians including seeing a young Anthony Hopkins as LLoyd George. One of my all time favorite series is Flickers which aired in 1980. It is a nice tribute to the early days of film-making and I find the chemistry between Bob Hoskins and Frances de la Tour to be extraordinary. Fortunately, there are DVD sets and streaming services so we can share them with friends. I suppose an enterprising editor could start an article for them here at the 'pedia. It is hard to know if it would ever grow beyond a stub though. MarnetteD&#124;Talk 23:41, 16 September 2020 (UTC)
 * Thanks both - I'll re-watch the episode later to see if I can spot a resemblance. I must admit I mainly bought the series to watch the Lloyd George episode. I'm watching them in order - just seen Nigel Davenport splendidly portray Conan Doyle sticking up for George Edalji. DuncanHill (talk) 22:28, 18 September 2020 (UTC)
 * You are welcome . I'm glad you are enjoying them. I actually preferred the episode you mention to Arthur & George (miniseries) from a few years ago. For me it seemed to capture the essence of the event in one episode better than the miniseries did. MarnetteD&#124;Talk 22:48, 18 September 2020 (UTC)