The Wire

[mockney piers]

I dunno, anything that keeps Mrs Mockney away from Hollyoaks is fine by me.

[SeanMacGabhann]

series 3 is the only one I don't have - someone lent me that one - sorry Keef. I think a few others on here may have it tho

[Keef]

Series 3 anyone, pleeeeease!!!!!!

[Keef]

Sean you are a bad person, because of you my credit card has just taken a flogging!!!

I shall soon be the proud owner of Wire series 1,2 and 4 (I already have 3) and the bloody soundtrack!!!!!!! I only went on there to see how much series 4 cost.

Last time I went on there to by a book (as discussed somewhere else), and ended up spending about ?250. I even cut up the credit card, but Amazon has the details stored, it's just too easy and I have exactly NO self control!

[SeanMacGabhann]

I am both proud and upset for you Keef!

good tho' innit?

[SeanMacGabhann]

from the creator - a public letter last week to the viewers - mild spoilerage - but I can't see the creator of any other show doing something similar

http://www.hbo.com/thewire/finaleletter/

[Keef]

Tonight I shall most likely be watching the last 2 episodes of series 4... I can't believe I now have to wait God knows how long for series 5!!!!!

It really is bloody good, and with all that happened in series 3, I wondered if it would get a bit crap, but I love series 4, the whole education thing has been great, if rather depressing!

[bon3yard]

First time I've noticed this thread. Love The Wire, love it...I managed to pick up a fairly good copy of series 4 months ago and scoffed it all in a weekend. I need more.

I spotted Idris Elba in Ridley Scotts American Gangster the other day too, that guy deserves all the acting jobs he can get his hands on.

For those of you new to The Wire and wondering what all the fuss is about check out the estimable Charlie Brookers review of the show a www.youtube.co.uk/charliebrooker/the wire

[Keef]

Don't know the actors name, but Stringer Bell turned up in that First female detective agency thing on BBC a couple of weeks ago. Also, I didn't realise that Stringer is actually a Hackney boy! Apparently when people approach him and he opens his mouth they feel cheated until he puts on the Stringer accent! On a similar thread, I was watching the bonus features on Series 4, and McNaulty has got a proper posh boy English accent! Can't believe he went to Eaton. Series 4 bloody brilliant by the way, except the death of one of my favourite characters near the end!

[SeanMacGabhann]

gotta feel for those kids man - and Carver's story arc was interesting as well

I thought Aiden Gillen from Queer as Folk was excellent as Carcetti as well - I haven't seen series 5 yet but you just know all that optimism can't last

[Jah Lush]

Can anyone lend me Series 3? Haven't seen it yet and I'm suffering from The Wire withdrawal symptoms. I need more!

[Keef]

I've just leant it to a friend, but you're next in line if you don't get it elsewhere first!

[Jah Lush]

Cheers old bean.

[cEDric]

Myself and Mr cEDric are waiting to watch Season 5, having decided with great difficulty to resist the temptation to watch a poor quality download. At the weekend, a friend inadvertently let slip a MAJOR spoiler about the 5th season, which she has now watched. We had done so so well avoiding spoilers and we're now cursing our decision to wait. So be careful folks!

[bon3yard]

The actor in No1.Ladies Detective agency and American Gangster is Idris Elba and he aint no Hackney boy hes from our very own Brixton. Favourite character? Gotta be The Gay Gangster.

[mockney piers]

I can do series 3 if you like Jah.

[Jah Lush]

Oh cheers Piers. Can we meet up somewhere later and I'll buy you a beer.

[Keef]

Brixton boy, really? Cool!

Gay Gangsta is Omar, he's cool as f**k! B)

[mockney piers]

I should make it up to the plough later Jah if you like.

[Jah Lush]

Excellent Piers, see you there.

[giggirl]

I need to play catch-up. Would anyone loan me series 2?

[Keef]

Mine is already with someone, but if you haven't got it by the time I get it back it's yours.

[giggirl]

HERO

[bon3yard]

Peculiar post gigirl.

[RosieH]

giggirl Wrote:

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> I need to play catch-up. Would anyone loan me

> series 2?

i'll happily start you off on Series 2, but it was a faulty box set - two copies of disc 3 (I think it was 3) but at least it would get you going while you were waiting for keef's