'Tolkien' to appear in new CS Lewis drama

[davem]

More info here (http://www.sundayherald.com/45577). Robert Hickson will play Tolkien.

[Child of the 7th Age]

Davem,

Thanks for the heads up.

I noticed the date "24 October 2004" appearing after the article in the link. Was the filming begun then last year? And when is the show now expected to be released?

[davem]

According to the Hallmark site its due out at Christmas. Don't know much else about it. Apparently the BBC over here are negotiating to show it at the same time.

[Lalwendë]

If the BBC don't secure the rights to this, Hallmark is available through Sky. Might be the first time I've ever wanted to watch anything on there, too. ;)

[Lalwendë]

Fresh from the latest edition of Radio Times...

CS Lewis: Beyond Narnia will be shown on Friday 6th January at 9pm, on BBC2. The cast list includes Robert Hickson as Tolkien, with Ben Lambert as 'Younger Tolkien' - neither of these are well-known actors so I suppose they have a good chance to make an impression. The description says that "there is a strong focus on Lewis's struggles to find a religious faith." I wonder if it will show Tolkien's discussion with Lewis on Addison's Walk?

I'm looking forwards to this.... :)

[Hilde Bracegirdle]

I wonder if it will show Tolkien's discussion with Lewis on Addison's Walk?

It already aired here early this month, I think on the 9th. I remember there was a scene with Tolkien and another man walking with Lewis and talking about the similarity of stories taken from the Bible and other non-Christian tales. Would this be the discussion you mean? It seemed a turning point for Lewis.

It has been a coon's age since I read any biography, so it was interesting to see how his life progressed, especially his ability to solidly support his view point.

And it was a nicely done sort of documentary, too quick though. Another hour or two would have been perfect. ;)

[AbercrombieOfRohan]

Anyone know if we can expect it here in the states?

[Hilde Bracegirdle]

AbercrombieOfRohan, I'm afraid that you have missed it. I've looked to see if they are going show it again, but it doesn't look likely, at least in this month. :(

[Lalwendë]

It already aired here early this month, I think on the 9th. I remember there was a scene with Tolkien and another man walking with Lewis and talking about the similarity of stories taken from the Bible and other non-Christian tales. Would this be the discussion you mean? It seemed a turning point for Lewis.

That's the one - Tolkien, Lewis and Dyson had the discussion if I'm correct. And it was a turning point for Lewis.

It was made by the satellite Hallmark channel so I suppose it would be worth checking their website for future schedules if you've already missed it in the States - they have a different schedule in the UK, and it's being shown on terrestrial BBC2 anyway here.

[Hilde Bracegirdle]

Yes, I had checked the Hallmark website, but it only showed December's schedule. No telling what programming they might have in store for January. ;) I do hope that they repeat it.