Martin Challender Poet Rondeau

Alma's Not Normal

Alma is back on BBC
with tales of eccentricity
even the critics said it’s good
they’re calling Bolton, "Brollywood"
claiming it's worth the licence fee

It's warmth is positivity
facing life and absurdity
in ways no-one else, would or could
Alma is back

BAFTA award winning TV
based on the writers family
Willan, she's our Walters and Wood
champions the misunderstood
if you catch it, then you will see
Alma is back.

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Martin Challender January 15, 2025 at 5:27 AM Yes you are absolutely right about Alma & the world around her. Glad you enjoyed the poem (& series). Best Wishes :) M.

Gary Radice January 15, 2025 at 5:22 AM We enjoyed the series. I actually think Alma WAS normal and it was the world around her that wasn’t. :) Great work. Cheers - Gary

Hilda Greenhough October 10, 2024 at 12:17 PM I guess we don't get it in America. British humor is good. I miss Benny Hill. Martin Challender October 14, 2024 at 11:41 PM It's not Benny Hill (but very British) it covers universal themes, some funny, some sad. If it manages to cross the Atlantic, I can only recommend it :)

Duke Beaufort October 9, 2024 at 4:08 PM Martin, I looked at the wiki entry for the show and I think you have summarized it much better than they do. Crazy happenings. Smiles to you from here!! Martin Challender October 14, 2024 at 11:43 PM Thanks Duke. I am a huge fan as you can tell. I am extremely biased as it's all set in my home town. Best wishes!