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Telegraph
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Under the Vines, review: no fizz, no excitement and decidedly non-vintage
At what point does nice become insufferable? One way to find out is to binge-watch Under the Vines (BBC One), an odd-couple comedy-drama set in the world capital of normalised niceness, New Zealand. When an old vintner leaves his South Island vineyard split between his nephew, a stuffy middle-aged Brit (Charles Edwards) and his stepdaughter, a flighty, spendthrift Aussie (Rebeca Gibney), they both descend on Central Otago to check out their inheritance. They quickly decide to sell it – they don't like each other, neither of them knows anything about wine-making and anyway, the vineyard's a bust. We all know what happens next. Louis (Edwards) and Daisy (Gibney) inevitably end up falling in love with the place, the quirky locals and, in the fullness of six episodes, each other. It is a tale as old as TV time – the town mice and the country mice; Northern Exposure, Green Acres, Death in Paradise and many more, whereby simple living leads to personal discovery with a healthy dose of fish-out-of-water chuckles on the way. Both Louis and Daisy's lives back home needed fixing – he is an overworked lawyer who was about to split up with his wife and lose his child if he didn't get his act together. She was a Sydney socialite reliant on handouts from the now dead stepfather to sustain her Jimmy Choo habit. Wine and grapes and careful husbandry are used as an overarching metaphor for them both slowing down and paying attention to the things that matter. Once Louis and Daisy start to realise what those things are – family, good people, nature – they begin to revel in their new life. It presents writer Erin White with a problem about halfway through the first series, because Louis's beloved son Julian is back in London. He is flown down for a convenient holiday and a dubious plot twist later on in the run, but the fact remains that, were Under the Vines anything approaching half-credible, Louis would never have gone to New Zealand in the first place. It leads you to ask in what reality this show is set, and the answer comes in learning that it is a series that is nearly five years old. It was first aired on Acorn TV, a British-American streamer that specialises in nice British telly, just after the pandemic. In that context Under the Vines makes a lot more sense: it offers the lure of getting away from it all, the idea of working outside, of actually interacting with strangers at all and seeing hills and mountains and rolling fields. This was all we really wanted from television in 2021. But while wines may improve with age, Under the Vines has not. A few years ago, there was also a vogue for what was then called 'slow' television in which nothing much happened, and Under the Vines is slow, gently sozzled, sundowner TV served with a few gigglers and some idiosyncratic characters as ballast. Great for the New Zealand tourist board, great for the wine industry, but expect only to be tickled, never engrossed.
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC One's Under the Vines start time, cast, episodes, plot and how to watch
BBC One's Under the Vines start time, cast, episodes, plot and how to watch The New Zealand comedy drama Under the Vines is coming to BBC One Under the Vines is coming to BBC One (Image: CREDIT LINE:BBC/© 2021 AcornTV & AMC Film Holdings LLC. All Rights Reserve/Jae Frew ) A new daytime comedy-drama is landing on BBC One, bringing an international flair. Under the Vines is a New Zealand comedy-drama that is now airing on BBC One. It is a rom-com with an international flavour and an unusual set-up, first streamed on Acorn TV in 2022. Described by the Radio Times as "an Aussie version of Sex and the City" the drama stars Rebecca Gibney and Charles Edwards. The drama will air during the day on BBC One. Here is everything you need to know about Under the Vines. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . When does Under the Vines begin? Under the Vines will begin on Friday, May 30 at 2pm on BBC One. The second episode will then air straight after at 2.45pm on Friday, May 30, on BBC One. How many episodes of Under the Vines are there and how to watch There are six episodes in total in the series, each 45 minutes long. All episodes are available on BBC iPlayer, so you can binge-watch the series. The third episode will air at 2.30pm on BBC One on Friday, June 6. Charles Edwards stars in the drama (Image: CREDIT LINE:BBC/© 2021 AcornTV & AMC Film Holdings LLC. All Rights Reserve/Jae Frew ) If you love this show by the end of the six episodes, fear not, there have already been three series Down Under, so there should be more coming to our screens soon. What is the plot of Under the Vines? Two step-cousins, Australian socialite Daisy Munroe and UK lawyer Louis Oakley, inherit a declining New Zealand vineyard, Oakley Wines, in the fictional Peak View wine district located in the real wine district of Central Otago. The joint heirs have no experience with wine-making or New Zealand rural culture, and each is having financial, social, and existential crises. They become interested in the winery's future but frequently don't see eye-to-eye. Furthermore, a neighbouring vineyard wants to buy Oakley Wines and is unhappy that the inexperienced newcomers might stay. Who stars in Under the Vines? Rebecca Gibney, known for the Australian TV series The Flying Doctors and Winter, plays Daisy Monore. Daisy is a Sydney socialite and stepdaughter and financial dependent of recently deceased Stanley Oakley. Charles Edwards, known for Downton Abbey, The Crown, and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, plays Louis Oakley. Louis is a British lawyer with a failing marriage and financial troubles and a nephew to Stanley. Sarah Peirse, known for Heavenly Creatures and Rain, is Marissa Silverton. Marissa is Peakview's local socialite, president of the wine federation board, and co-owner of neighbouring Shimmering Lake vineyard, who is keen on buying Oakley Wines at a low price. John Bach, known for the Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit, is Don Silverton. Don is Marissa's husband and co-owner of Shimmering Lake. Trae Te Wiki, known for Killer Sofa and Because I Hate Korea, is Tippy (Isabella) Bidois. Tippy is Oakley's young, adventurous, and newly successful winemaker. Simon Mead, known for Nothing Trivial and The Cul De Sac, as Gus. Gus is the manager of the vines and the physical 'grunt' of the Oakley vineyard. Cohen Holloway, known for Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Boy, is Vic Grimes. Vic is a local lawyer managing the sale of Oakley Vineyard and also a small-time winemaker and husband of Nic Grimes. Carrie Green is Nic Grimes who is a clay sculptor with a quest to improve her fertility and have a child. Cathrine Wilkin, known for Stateless and Shortland Street, is the owner of nearby vegan, biodynamic and lesbian winery Coven Wines. Dean O'Gorman, known for The Hobbit and Golden Boy, is Griffin 'Griff' Galway. He is Daisy's gay best friend, an Australian famous international actor. Lotima Pome'e, known for The Legend of Baron To'a and Savage, is Rowan, a young local worker and entrepreneur. Sara Wiseman, known for A Place to Call Home and The Cult, is Simone Oakley, Louis's ex-wife. Sam Gardener as Julian 'Jay' Oakley, who is Louis's son. Article continues below
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
What to watch on TV and streaming today: Under the Vines, The Miseducation of Bindu and Fear Street: Prom Queen
Under the Vines BBC One, 2pm & 2.45pm Drama starring Rebecca Gibney and Charles Edwards as a former Sydney socialite and an ex-London lawyer who inherit a failing vineyard in New Zealand. Live UEFA Women's Nations League RTÉ2, 5.30pm Turkiye v Republic of Ireland (kick-off 6pm). Marie Crowe presents both teams' penultimate Group B2 match. The Republic claimed a 1-0 win when the teams met at Tallaght Stadium in February. RugbaÍ Beo TG4, 7.20pm Live coverage of one of the quarter-finals in this season's United Rugby Championship (kick-off 7.35pm). The Zoo RTÉ One, 8.30pm Karen welcomes a new cheetah arrival, below. Anto and Daragh pair up Asian lions, and Sarah and Grechen continue their work with rescued chimpanzees. The Power of Parker BBC One, 9.30pm The comedy series starring Conleth Hill returns for a second run. Martin's growing debts and the needs of his wife and mistress have left him at rock bottom. Learn more The Boys in the Boat RTÉ One, 9.30pm As the 1936 Berlin Olympics approaches, rowing coach Al Ulbrickson (Joel Edgerton) is recruited by the University of Washington to train working-class oarsmen to represent the USA at the Games. Callum Turner also stars in this drama directed by George Clooney. Brave New World Disney+, streaming now Meeting newly elected President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford), Captain America/Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) must race against time to uncover a sinister plot before the world plunges into chaos. The Miseducation of Bindu RTÉ2, 9.40pm Priyanka Bose plays a bullied Indian teenager in America, who forges her mother's signature to get out of school. However, when she discovers she has to pay a test fee, Bindu has no option but to turn to the students she dislikes. F1: The Academy Netflix, streaming now In the struggle to reinstate a female driver on the Formula 1 grid, 15 young women are pushing the envelope. For similar viewing, but dramatised, we have Gran Turismo, which landed yesterday on Netflix, while Motorheads is now available via Prime Video. Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders Netflix, streaming now Chicago, 1982. Several cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules randomly resulted in at least seven deaths. Understandably, it ignited a countrywide panic in the United States, leading to one of the biggest criminal investigations in the nation's history. This striking documentary, from executive producer Joe Berlinger (Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey, Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes) and directors Yotam Guendelman and Ari Pines (Shadow of Truth, Buried), revisits the terrifying crime that destroyed the country's faith in the safety of commonplace brands. Were these horrifying fatalities the work of a single psychopath, or was it just a convenient scapegoat in a larger conspiracy and possible cover-up? The case that transformed the bestselling medication in the world into a terrible symbol and permanently altered public perception of the items in people's medicine cabinets is revisited through this three-part series. Surviving The Tunisia Beach Attack Prime Video, streaming now In 2015, a single shooter killed 38 people in less than 40 minutes. Ten years later, survivors talk about their struggle for survival and the tragedy's lingering effects. Clarkson's Farm Prime Video, streaming now Be it for inheritance tax purposes or just a pure latent love of land, Clarkson is back. After wrapping up series three, the Diddly Squat crew return to find Kaleb touring the country and Lisa launching a new product line. This means Clarkson is left to 'manage it all'. Poor lamb. Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds Netflix, streaming now Experience the thrill (albeit second-hand) of flying with the US Air Force's Thunderbirds, witnessing the intense training, risks and dedication required to be part of this elite American institution who, essentially, do doughnuts in the sky and make Mother Nature cry. That's my two cents, anyway. Fountain of Youth AppleTV+, streaming now Estranged siblings John Krasinski and Natalie Portman go on a high-stakes global heist to find the legendary fountain, unlocking secrets that could grant immortality. Yep, you read that correctly. It also stars Domhnall Gleeson, Eiza González and Stanley Tucci. Also on Apple, we have Deaf President Now, which explores a pivotal but often overlooked civil rights movement. Bit of an arbitrary time of year for slasher fare, but here we are. The 1988 prom at Shadyside High is a battleground as the dominant It Girls plot to win the title. However, the competition becomes lethal as candidates begin to die. Forget You Not Netflix, streaming now As a stand-up comedian and part-time convenience store employee, Cheng Le-le (Hsieh Ying-xuan) is finding that work/life balance tricky. If you throw her marital woes and her father's memory lapses into the mix, she's a woman on the brink.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bitcoin Miners Enter "Capitulation" Phase, Sparking Speculation of Price Reversal Below $100K
Bitcoin's market is showing signs of a potential price shift as miners enter a phase of "capitulation." This phase is identified by the hash ribbon indicator, which tracks the 30-day and 60-day moving averages of Bitcoin's hashrate. When the 30-day moving average dips below the 60-day average, it signals that mining Bitcoin has become financially unsustainable, with the cost of mining surpassing the value of Bitcoin itself. This situation, known as miner capitulation, is a rare occurrence but often precedes a significant price reversal. On Feb. 10, 2025, Bitcoin analytics account Bitcoindata21 highlighted a potential turning point for Bitcoin, citing the hash ribbon's triggering of a capitulation signal. This event is considered a local bottom indicator, often leading to upward price action. The last time such a signal appeared was in October 2024, when Bitcoin's price surged from $73,800 to $108,000 in just two months. Historically, miner capitulation events have preceded periods of strong price rallies for Bitcoin. The hash ribbon indicator is considered a reliable tool for predicting market reversals. When the 30-day moving average of hashrate crosses above the 60-day moving average, it marks the end of the capitulation phase, signaling that a potential price recovery is underway. This shift in the hash ribbon's data suggests that the worst of the miner capitulation phase could be over, with analysts anticipating a possible upward trend in Bitcoin's price. Darkfost, a CryptoQuant contributor, affirmed the reliability of the hash ribbon, stating that it has only failed once, during the market shock caused by COVID-19. He emphasized that every time the indicator has flashed, Bitcoin has experienced a rally. The hash ribbon, according to Darkfost, has consistently highlighted optimal points for entering the market, both for short-term positioning and long-term accumulation. Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments, also noted a recent trend among miners to increase their Bitcoin holdings. This indicates that miners are expecting Bitcoin's price to rise in the future. Edwards pointed out that while the current capitulation phase has only just begun, the hash ribbon's eventual buy signal could signal a shift in market sentiment. He acknowledged that much can happen before a buy signal is confirmed, but the current data suggests that we may be entering a 'window of opportunity' for Bitcoin. With the hash ribbon indicating miner capitulation, Bitcoin's market is under close scrutiny. The pattern of price rebounds following such capitulation events has analysts cautiously optimistic about the potential for a new bullish phase. However, as always, Bitcoin's market is volatile, and the coming weeks will determine whether the predicted price surge materializes. Sign in to access your portfolio
