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A Stitch in Time (2018)
Dido Belle
This was a fascinating episode and an incredible look at the culture of abolitionism, racism, and social class at the time.
The premise of the show is that the presenter, Amber Butchart combs the history of English Fashion through paintings of the time in order to recreate them. A rather brilliant idea actually. What bothered me with this episode featuring the dress of Dido Elizabeth Belle, a former slave was that the dress that was recreated was not worn by an actual African Britain but by Amber herself.
I find that within the realms of the show, yet it lacks the sensitivity that Amber speaks about in this particular episode. Though I find Amber to be a decent presenter, I found this to skewed. Mainly because the color of the dress was created to be a contrast to her darker skin. Amber is...well, she is typical of an English skin type that avoids the sun at all costs. Though, she does have the most beautiful eyes and alabaster skin. To me, it was improper for her to wear this and I would have had more respect for her to find someone who truly would have worn it better.
James May: Our Man in... (2020)
Dishonoring himself & Japan in one series
One would think that Clarkson was the worst of the lot, but in reality James May proves that he truly has no redeeming qualities as he insults his way from Hokkaido all the way to Kyushu. He literally is a bad tempered schoolboy who wasn't taught any manners and is just keen on finding ways to be rude, disrespectful and coarse. He constant usage of the apology, Sumimasen as a means of forgiveness is vulgar for he shows no true penitent emotions behind it only as a means of being further disrespectful. I cannot in good conscience recommend this show and pray that he is not given the opportunity to return to Japan, but to remain in England where they can deal with his childishness.