Episode 15 Points of View

The new comedy that's split not just sides but also opinion.

And the rock guitarist's channel takeover

that struck the right chord.

All that and more coming up in the show that lets you have your

say on the week's TV.

Welcome to your Points Of View.

First up this week,

the brooding Sunday night drama set in 18th-century Cornwall.

Last Sunday's episode of Poldark was nothing if not busy.

We had Demelza going into labour at sea, and Ross sizing up

a tempting but potentially dangerous offer from a smuggler.

So here's the thing.

We've run out of navigable inlets.

And I possess the only one for miles.

The first series of this Poldark adaptation scooped the

Audience Award at the BAFTAs earlier this year

and, so far, there has been plenty of praise for season two and its actors.

Steady on!

Some, however, feel this series has hit a rocky patch,

with at least one of you switching off after episode one.

Um...not that I'm aware of. Carry on, Elizabeth.

Well, for others, it's all become just a bit too gloomy.

So much of it is filmed in almost complete darkness.

You can't see the actors' faces.

Sometimes it's difficult even to make out what room they're in.

Is this all part of the BBC cutting down?

Don't give them any ideas, Beryl,

or they'll all be at it! That's better.

Filming's underway now for Poldark's third series.

Maybe they'll have found more florins for their meter.

The pressures and difficult decisions faced daily by the staff of

Britain's biggest ambulance service were brought into sharp focus in

the first of a new three-part series on BBC One this week.

Following the call-handlers and crews of the London Ambulance Service,

Tuesday night's Ambulance saw drastic action having to be taken

when a spike in 999 calls outstripped the number of ambulances available.

We've got quite a big portion of London that's not got

any cover at the moment.

The patient has been on the floor for 50 minutes, waiting for an

ambulance to become available.

You were full of admiration for not only the insight into

the service, but also the men and women responsible for saving lives.

Ambulance continues on Tuesday night.

Now, if my own experience is anything to go by,

15 famous faces are desperately trying to deal with their fear

as they waited in the wings on BBC One last weekend.

Friday and Saturday night

saw Strictly Come Dancing live shows kick off in style,

as this year's crop of celebrities took to the floor, aiming to impress.

Top marks went to an emotional performance from model Daisy Lowe

and her partner, Aljaz.

You are dazzling, Daisy, I have to say. Thank you so much.

Because this had the radiant quality of old school glamour

and high-class fashion combined.

You were dazzled by the dancing,

and have perhaps found a favourite or two already.

Z-list, Diane? Puh-lease!

But the shows didn't waltz off completely free of criticism.

Some pointed out the Friday show's 9pm start time meant younger

Strictly fans were tucked up well before the tuxes were donned.

While others feel it's high time

the studio audience learned to simmer down.

Well, to find out how fans of frantic footwork scored the

launch of this year's live shows, Neil Strawson headed to Edinburgh.

Ladies, I picked you out for your vintage clothing. You look great.

Are you Strictly fans and why?

I just think it's brilliant that there's a programme on TV

that shows that you can start dancing at any age, from scratch.

It's great to watch, it's Saturday night family viewing,

and it makes you want to dance.

My boyfriend won't watch it so I have to sort of covertly watch it

when he's not in.

It feels like a nice big autumnal hug when it comes back on again.

It's like...aw! Strictly's back on again!

What did you make of the show last week?

I thought it was exceptional this time. It definitely does feel fresh.

It feels like there's a real energy to it.

I think the standard of dancing's better... Mm-hmm.

..and the standard of personality and sassiness.

The gymnast girl... Claudia.

That backflip that she did... In heels. ..was pretty special.

I think that was something else, wasn't it? Yep, yep.

What would you change? In between the dancers,

I'm more interested in maybe seeing the rehearsal time

and seeing the process that they've gone through.

I think there can be a bit too much talking sometimes, like,

there's quite a lot of times where I just fast forward.

Life is strange, isn't it, Ed?

I think Len is as grumpy as ever,

and I feel like Len was being a bit harsh.

Don't get on my wick early on!

So, come on, who's your favourite? I love Will Young. Yeah.

You know, he's my... The tango was pretty amazing.

Judge Rinder was outstanding.

He was fabulous. Came out dancing like Voldemort.

And the verdict here in Edinburgh?

We love Strictly!

Oh, that gave me a dancing pang. Good luck to this year's contestants.

As Strictly sambaed onto BBC One last weekend, a star famed for

energetic performances was taking over BBC Four's schedules.

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Normal service will not be resumed.

Welcome to the permanent night shift.

Keith Richards' Lost Weekend saw the Rolling Stones guitarist take the

helm of the channel, serving up three nights of personally picked,

dusk to dawn programming. An eclectic mix of films and

documentaries was interspersed with an intimate interview with him.

How important is it to be honest with yourself?

Oh, I never do...never go there!

No, I'm most brutal on myself, actually.

With parts of the schedule not revealed in advance,

there were some surprises in store.

But the whole experience left you with

a definite feeling you could get satisfaction.

I really enjoyed the Keith Richards weekend on BBC Four.

It was funny, inventive and witty. Just everything great TV should be.

And Keith Richards just might be this country's best philosopher.

And you were quick to suggest those in charge of the BBC's channels

could learn a thing or two from the rocker's range of programming.

Opening its doors to television cameras on Monday night was

Mann Management,

a talent agency home to the likes of Gregg Wallace and Miranda Hart.

The new spoof documentary from the Australian-born impressionist

Morgana Robinson sees the comedienne play the agency's entire

celebrity roster, including EastEnders' Danny Dyer,

who this week was eager to diversify into children's literature.

You stink. When was the last time you had a bath? It's been weeks.

The main character, Danny The Bear,

I want to play the geezer when they make a movie out of it.

Why's it all damp?

Tears, Vin. I put me heart and soul into it.

The Agency tickled the funny bone of some.

I think the show worked really well. I really liked Miranda Hart.

I think the voice and the mannerisms were spot on.

Well, hello there!

What a veritable thrill it is to see you again, my what I call...

Oh, my God! Oh!

But it would be fair to say the show did not make

a favourable impression on all of you.

Perhaps not for everyone, then.

As was the case with BBC One and BBC Two heading off to the oche

last weekend for more than 13 hours of coverage from the

inaugural Champions League Of Darts.

The broadcast signalled a new era for the sport on the BBC,

after 38 years of showing the British Darts Organisation's Championships.

The two-day tournament saw the cream of the Professional Darts

Corporation circuit compete, with Phil Taylor crowned champion.

1-1-4 for the title.

Double 17. Oh, yes!

Plenty of you took aim at the blanket broadcast.

But, for the darts fans amongst you,

the coverage, presented by Jason Mohammad, really scored 180!

It was fantastic to see the World Championship Of Darts

on the BBC at the weekend.

Both commentators and players made for an exciting

and thrilling tournament.

And finally it is faux-pas time once again.

After featuring Ripper Street's union flag foul up last week,

military drama Our Girl surfaced on the radars of the eagle-eyed

amongst you this week.

Episode three in the BBC One series saw Michelle Keegan's character

staring at a stunning sunset in Mombasa.

But, as you were quick to point out...

The sun does, of course, set in the West. Well done, Gordon.

And everyone else who spotted the slip-up.

Here's what the makers of Our Girl had to say.

Keep those clangers coming, please. We love them.

And whether something you see on the BBC's television channels this

week leaves you pleased or peeved, we want to hear about it.

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We're back right here on BBC One at 2.45 next Sunday afternoon.

So I'll see you then.