Firstly, where would we be without BBC iplayer? That is greatly ironic if linked to what I am about to express about the issues this show raised for me.
I think survivors makes a great point about world development, and how when we rely more and more on technologies we become further away from what we really need to survive. Life has got so complex, the infrastructure of cities and towns completely drives our lives, no matter if we gain, or suffer from it.
With over 90% of the population dead, rules don't exist because there is no one there to enforce them, but the morals still exist in the hearts and minds of the survivors. They still feel guilty stealing the food from people's houses even though they have died and can't eat it themselves. Well except for the criminal. I think its great to question the urbanisation of Britain. It was especially interesting to show the government lying to the public about the full severity of the situation to prevent panic, and interesting that the BBC would show the government and the authorities in this light.
The survivors constant need to go and collect unsustainable supplies through fear of them all being taken first, forces them to treat it like a job, as their former professions are now meaningless. People need a purpose. They even all the hints at controversy out nicely though with all the anti-terrorism ideologies lurking around every corner. Also the fact that they are aware that the supplies of preserved items will run out, but still rely on it could be a metaphor for the fuel shortages in the real world today.
There is so much in this about human nature, and the right and wrong way to act in this scale of barbarity. Anyone agree with all this..or am I just rambling? hehe
To conclude....
I'm loving Al, very dishy.
I think the girl Kate was excellent.
She was right when she said "there is more to life than breathing."
The lead woman has the same name as me! wicked.
I just hope it doesn't get too Lost-ish !
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