Friday, January 21, 2022

Disraeli TV series, Ian McShane and Bougainvillea


 Above is the young Ian McShane starring in the 1978 4 part mini series "Disraeli: Portrait of a Romantic". He is so handsome in this, I have a bit of a crush on him. This photo shows McShane as Disraeli (1804-1881) when he styled himself proudly as a young dandy who loved beauty, wine, women and song. Note the rings worn on top of his gloves, cameo pin on his neck scarf and diamonds everywhere. When he entered politics he was told by a mentor no one would take him seriously dressed like that, wearing diamonds and green velvet coats. He toned down his dress and faced a rocky road to success. Right after reading the novel "Ayala's Angel" by Anthony Trollope, I saw this photo and understood more Ayala's earnest suitor who dressed like that.

I do recommend watching this show. Disraeli succeeded with difficulty; he lacked family and fortune, was Jewish, and seemed to be quite an honorable man who became devoted to his wife in a time when love matches were not common. Would Queen Victoria accept him as advisor? Did he become Prime Minister? Watch the show and find out.

A block away from my house I admire this bougainvillea bush in my neighbor's yard. Yes, it is in full bloom today in January. I would say it is 10 feet high.



I do love walking on crisp winter days as Bounce and I patrol the neighborhood and check out all the gardens.

23 comments:

The Feminine Energy said...

Oh how beautiful (the bush AND the actor *lol*)!! Nothing is blooming or colorful here in northern-most Indiana at the moment. Everything is covered in snow now. But spring will be here soon & all that will change. I can't wait. Enjoy your walks! ~Andrea xoxo

Salty Pumpkin Studio said...

Thank you for the review
The Bougainvillea is stunning!

Betsy said...

The actor reminds me of Hugh Grant! I have never heard of that show.
I can't imagine flowers right that right now. It's so cold and snowy here. -4F this morning and +4F right now. Thank you for showing them to us though. It gives hope.
Blessings,
Betsy

Sandy said...

Not familiar with him or that show, will have to look it up. Beautiful and then some. LOVE Bougainvillea's, there are always breathtaking. Saw quite a few in Spain many years ago.
Sandy's Space

NanaDiana said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous bush! We have nothing blooming here except snowbanks and icicles. I am SO ready to be done with winter and we aren't even halfway through yet. xo Diana

Susan Kane said...

Bougainvilla is a stunning plant. It grows larger over night. We had one like this. Amazing.

oldgreymareprimitives said...

Not familiar with Disraeli at all but bougainvillea a favorite. :D

Marie Smith said...

What a beautiful sight on a January day!

dori said...

Here in the Bavarian Forest we have a lot of snow - and you have such a beautiful bush full of warm flowers!

Mari said...

The bougainvillea is just gorgeous!
Sounds like e a very interesting show!

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Bougainvillea is so beautiful! The only place I get to see it is in Hawaii. It's always a treat.

Lady Locust said...

Stunning is indeed the right word for the beautiful burst of vibrant color 🌺

Ramana Rajgopaul said...

Bougainvilla is one of my favourite plants/flowers except that I wish that it did not have the thorns.

Retired Knitter said...

Not familiar with the actor or the show from the 70s or the plant! haha. But I do love curls in hair.

Wanda said...

Yes, handsome for sure...and what a beautiful array of color!!!

My Tata's Cottage said...

What a sweet post. I will have to check out your show. Beautiful flowers too. Hard to imagine them in this cold weather. Thank you for your kindness at my blog.Happy SONday!

DawnTreader said...

I think our ideas of a "crisp" winter day differ a bit ... LOL

Catalyst said...

We loved the bougainvillea when we lived in Phoenix. And the hibiscus!

Liz Hinds said...

I used to have a crush on Ian Mcshane too. Haven't heard of that television show though.

Granny Marigold said...

That Bougainvillea is stunning. Too bad we can't grow it here in Canada.

Jenny the Pirate said...

I have been fascinated by Disraeli for years after looking through a coffee table book in a rich house I was cleaning while on summer break from college! I will have to watch this series as I too love Ian McShane. And bougainvillea! So gorgeous. I know where some grow in massive pots in downtown Columbia, during the summer. Such a lush plant! I know that you and Bounce have loads of fun. I wish my Rizzo would go walkies but alas, he has been on strike for two years now. xoxo

Katie Isabella said...

Oh I must see this regarding Disraeli! What a handsome actor!!!!! I am very familiar with that part of British history. I would love to see this.

I had these bushes in Florida when I lived there. They are special.

baili said...

show sounds interesting my friend .

oh i loved the bougainvillea plant or i must say tree as it is ten feet high ,we do have this one here and it grows in such hotter part of land happily :)