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Rev. is back!

I watched last week's episode in my old theological college, whence I had gone for a few days on the 'Deacons' Retreat'. It wasn't much of a retreat, but there was a lot of reflection and listening to each other, and I found the whole thing exhausting but unexpectedly healing. Bits of theological college were good, but bits of it made me profoundly unhappy, and I think that's a (worryingly?) common experience.

Anyway, yesterday I caught up with Monday's episode, which I think was the best they've done in ages (though I do wonder what any non-church people in the audience make of it).

( Anyone who cares has probably seen it but - spoilers anyway )

Just caught up with Rev. Ouch.

(Also, I continue to think that Alex is far too good for Adam, but mostly I want to give the Archdeacon a hug).

What I think is still the only Rev. fic on the internet. I do hope it hasn't turned into secretly a woobie! Archdeacon, though...

Title: Preferment.
Characters: The Archdeacon. His Blackberry.
Summary: ( The Archdeacon's career has hit a bit of a plateau )

There are some clips up at the BBC - I think this one of Adam in a taxi with the Archdeacon is my favourite, because it's so good on the reality of urban ministry*, but I am also thrilled to note that Hugh Bonneville is in episode one. The clips are possibly spoilery, but I don't think most people watch Rev for the gripping plot twists...

The Church Times has a piece on Rev this week; it's still behind the paywall, though. However, it promises us a high-achieving female curate (yay!) for Adam, and stuff about Adam's family, including his atheist father.

Also, there is the revelation that ( cut for spoilers, although frankly I saw this one coming a mile off ).

* OK, Archdeacons don't ride about in taxis being sinister while wearing black leather gloves, but, as some bishop who wished to remain anonymous told the Church Times, it feels like they do. I also keep confusing the guy who plays the Archdeacon with Martin Freeman, but he's actually Simon McBurney.

Apparently Rev won best sit com at the Baftas. Very well deserved.

Sherlock got an award. Good stuff. But I'm happier about Rev., despite the sheer fannish glee of two out of three episodes...

Tomorrow, mock exam :(

Sometimes I wish I actually knew Anything At All about vidding, because I have a recurring urge to make a Rev fanvid of "Man in Black" (or possibly a fanvid of "Man in Black" expanded to other TV clergy, though this is mainly for a cheap gag with the Master...)

But I don't actually know anything about vidding, even the basics and right now I probably don't have time to learn.

Lawyer and I just watched Rev. Cue horrified laughter, and the occasional cry of "why do I want to do this again?"

But really, very well observed (I loved the horrible cheap vicarage, with the crucifixes in odd places, comedy nun salt and pepper shakers, and piles of books on the draining board). Because like it or not - and however wet and middle-of-the-road the Rev'd Smallbone is - those are my people. God help me. I'm pretty sure I've met the Archdeacon.

(Also, it is very funny, in a cynical black-hearted way - but also with bits where the faith-stuff rings true, though I hope I succeed in developing more of a pulpit presence than Adam).

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Unthinkable Wings

A little orthodox and icony.

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