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Title: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: viv on January 23, 2010, 08:19:03 PM
Sat night again. Had a nice meal and a glass of wine and looking forward to getting my feet up and watching the TV. Its all rubbish >:(. Im not into reality TV and Big Brother bores me rigid. Its cheap TV.

Whats your favourite from years gone by.

Only Fools and Horses
The Good Life

Viv
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Post by: ariadne on January 23, 2010, 10:20:26 PM
It is all rubbish isn't it? Watched a few minutes of an old kids film Small Soldiers that reminded us of when our son was little. Then tried to find a DVD to watch that we hadn't seen for ages but with no luck. Now watching another kids film with Vin Deiesel in - don't even know what its called. Football will be on soon though - hubby looks forward to that.

I love Fools and Horses - I always groan when it comes on but end up laughing my head off. The old ones are the best.


moo
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Post by: Taz2 on January 24, 2010, 12:16:01 AM
I have just remembered why I always go out on a Saturday night!  :)

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on January 24, 2010, 01:20:06 PM
There's ice skating on this afternoon but I already seen it on Fri evening  >:(

There is a prequel to Fools and Horses I think this evening?

Country File
Antiques Roadshow/Flog It! for me
any house buying programmes


I bought some videos yesterday, we watched Ice Age III last evening - funny and well made
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Post by: karenw on January 24, 2010, 02:04:32 PM
Talking of TV programmes, wasn't the Sky 'Real Lives' menopause programme supposed to be broadcast in early-mid January?  I was told it was to be promoted during the Christmas break and aired 1-2 weeks later but I've heard nothing further (but I admit I seldom watch TV and don't have Sky!).
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: terriw on January 24, 2010, 02:23:45 PM
There's some good old ones that they don't seem to repeat. Remember "Butterflies"? I used to like that.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on January 24, 2010, 04:30:02 PM
Oh yes "butterflies" - great and of it's time  :)

I saw the rest of the skating, it was very good but the programme was quite disjoined  ::)

Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: catweazle on January 25, 2010, 03:22:05 PM
Saturday night telly is rubbish but Sunday is OK - I LOVE Lark Rise to Candleford. Can't get enough of it.
I like Hustle which is on tonight, and also Silent Witness on Thurs/Fri but there's not much else I like at the mo.
There's too many channels, esp BBC ones that are sharing the licence fee so there doesn't seem to be as much good stuff about. We've sacrificed quality for quantity methinks. How long is it since we had a decent sitcom?

Catweazle x
PS Butterflies is on GOLD from time to time.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: terriw on January 25, 2010, 03:27:16 PM
I miss "Gold", live in France now and only get the Free View channels. I enjoy the Hustle and Silent Witness too.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: northwest1965 on January 25, 2010, 04:51:29 PM
I miss "Gold", live in France now and only get the Free View channels. I enjoy the Hustle and Silent Witness too.

Enjoyed Rock & Chips last night.

We've just started watching the 1st season of '24'
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Cazikins on January 26, 2010, 09:05:50 PM
Shameless starts tonight & Desperate Housewives tomorrow, I love them both - just wish the Sopranos was coming back on but they say they are not doing another series.  :'(
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Taz2 on January 26, 2010, 09:10:29 PM
Shameless is good - took me a while to get into it but can't stand Desperate Housewives anymore. I liked the first series though. I very rarely watch tv - too restless - but I am going to settle down to watch Shameless tonight... unless I get invited out of course  ;D

Taz x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: viv on January 26, 2010, 09:31:29 PM
The one that I really miss is ER. I had George Cloony Syndrome (Swoon)

Viv
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Post by: northwest1965 on January 27, 2010, 07:40:19 AM
The one that I really miss is ER. I had George Cloony Syndrome (Swoon)

Viv

Oh I loved ER, cried when I watched the last few!
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Suzi Q on January 27, 2010, 07:50:18 AM
We must have the crappiest TV in the ENTIRE WORLD AND UINIVERSE
90% is shite USA shows and sorry to the USA ladies but except for a few they are crap
They all live in glam houses knowones ever poor or fat or ugly or disabled
They all have fab jobs even the teen drams are glossy
I love BUFFY I loved ER LOst till it LOST its way I liked Friends and a few others but the Police shows arent my cup of tea
Ozzies TV has about 6 dramas and that includes Neighbours and home and away and the News current affairs and game shoes
No variety to speak of though we did have Ozz idol Ozz come dancing thats about it
We got FOX/SKY we watch that all the time UK Tv is 10.000% better than Ozz come over here for a week youd be bored sh.....
Suzi Q
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Post by: Pussycat on January 28, 2010, 08:34:43 PM
I'm quite happy at the moment because NCIS and CSI is back on again as well as Hustle.  Hoping Flash Forward will be back on soon too.

Talking of old programmes, does anyone remember Just Good Friends with Paul Nicholas and Jan Francis (I think).  Someone quoted a line from it the other day which made me laugh. 

"I'm a vegan, do you know what a vegan is?"
"Yes, I've watched all the episodes of Star Trek!"  :D ;D :D ;D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on January 28, 2010, 09:44:46 PM
Yep I remember the programme although never watched it.

Hubby is watching a chemistry programme on BBC4 but it's lost me in the first 15 mins  ;D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: viv on January 28, 2010, 10:19:18 PM
Just watched Silent Witness Gosh its a creepy one this time, and more to come tomorrow. Midsomer Murders was good yesterday, but I thought John Nettles is starting to look old.

Viv
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Taz2 on January 28, 2010, 11:52:41 PM
Viv - that's because he IS old  ;D ;D

Taz x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Suzi Q on January 29, 2010, 05:36:01 AM
Hes just not young anymore
I am watching Bergerac in the morning on UK TV and he loked so young
But I think hes better looking now
And that program Just good friends we have DVDs
At the moment we are watching Lionel and Jean we bouth all the DVDs sets on Ebay
All Goodnight Sweetheart too and as many of Dads army as we could get
I saw a show called Freezing on Monday it was so good and Ive IQ Ocupation with james Nesbitt
I love Rebus Mcallum and my fave which they are repeating here on ABC (ozzies BBC) Hamish Mcbeth
Desoerate Nutters never seen an episode the trailers put me off I admitit6 IM a snob where Tv is concerned
I love Inspector Lynley wish hed fall for Havers Love Midsummer Silent Witness Blood on the Wire even good old Frost
Gimmmee UK Tv any day of the year
Suzi Q   (tropical storm just started green skys and thunder)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: viv on January 29, 2010, 04:09:34 PM
How old is John Nettles. I just think he has aged since the last series, although there are so many repeats I dont know what year I am watching. ::)
He still kind of does it for me, but only the younger version not the older one.

Viv
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Taz2 on January 30, 2010, 12:22:45 AM
He seems to have been born in 1943 so that makes him... umm errr  67 this year http://www.celebritysearcher.com/index.asp?MAINPAGE=public_CELEBS_Full_Details&CELEBID=2326

Taz x  :)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Cazikins on January 30, 2010, 12:56:53 AM
Lost starts this week.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Rosebush on January 30, 2010, 10:16:50 AM
I am really enjoying Larkrise to Candleford at the moment..and the re runs of Only Fools and Horses.. ;D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Cazikins on February 20, 2010, 12:22:20 AM
I love QI with Stephen Fry & Allan Davies.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: terriw on February 20, 2010, 04:30:34 PM
me too. Stephen Fry for PM I say! I think Allan Davies is real cute!
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Cazikins on February 21, 2010, 12:37:25 AM
me too. Stephen Fry for PM I say! I think Allan Davies is real cute!

Do you watch QIXL? It is so funny.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Louise44 on February 21, 2010, 12:14:49 PM
A friend has just lent me West Wing, only seen the 1st 2 episodes but loving it!!

Louise xxx
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Bette on February 21, 2010, 12:18:29 PM
it's brilliant. OH and I are hooked on American tv dramas - especially HBO ones. Buy the boxsets and watch them again and again.
Bixby x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: terriw on February 21, 2010, 02:45:33 PM
Cazikins, yep love QIXL. Thank God for QI -  about the only thing worth watching on TV at the moment! ::)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Louise44 on February 21, 2010, 04:22:01 PM
it's brilliant. OH and I are hooked on American tv dramas - especially HBO ones. Buy the boxsets and watch them again and again.
Bixby x

We are too, we have stayed until 3 and 4 in the morning when watching a box set, addictive but fun, especially 24 very dangerous, lol
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Cazikins on February 26, 2010, 11:52:14 PM
OH and I are hooked on American tv dramas - especially HBO ones. Buy the boxsets and watch them again and again.
Bixby x

The best HBO (in my opinion) was the Sopranos. We have the first series on boxset & the rest on tape.

A friend of ours has the whole 5 series on DVD, so may need to borrow them soon.

I so miss Tony & Bada Bing.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Bette on February 27, 2010, 09:33:38 AM
We've just watched the entire thing again - for the THIRD time! Got them all on DVD and doesn't seem expensive considering we're bound to watch them again in a few years time!
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Post by: Taz2 on February 27, 2010, 09:57:27 AM
Umm errrr what's an HBO?

Taz x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Bette on February 27, 2010, 10:05:30 AM
It's an American TV station which makes lots of great dramas. It's a bit more ground-breaking than most of american TV - actually has sex and swearing! - think it's a channel people have to pay for out there but we get quite a lot of their stuff on tv here. We buy the dvds so we can watch it when we want (and repeatedly!)
Bixby x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Taz2 on February 27, 2010, 11:06:17 AM
Thanks Bixby - I don't watch much telly. OH loved the Sopranos and has watched it again and again and is also addicted to The Wire. Eldest son has an American girlfriend so I really should have known what HBO was! I find it impossible to watch anything twice - much the same as reading a book twice. I am working on this - trying to be more "at home" instead of always wanted to be out!

Taz x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Bette on February 27, 2010, 11:57:26 AM
The Wire was one of our favs too.
We wait a few years before watching something again - it's surprising how much you forget and also little things you notice on a second watching that you missed the 1st time around.
Bixby x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Taz2 on February 27, 2010, 12:13:11 PM
I seem to be unable to just stay in and watch anything nowadays. It is causing problems with OH - who I don't actually live with - as unless we are going out I am not "settled". Anything which means I have to sit still for long is a problem - it's like I'm wasting time... which is why I hate sleeping too. Maybe I should start a new topic  ;D ;D

Taz x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Bette on February 27, 2010, 12:17:35 PM
I'm the opposite since peri hit.
Used to always be "doing" - not good at relaxing although OH always has been. Now I rest a lot more and have learned to stop feeling guilty about it. When I was really bad, pre-HRT, I could hardly move so I'm just grateful to be doing what I'm doing and learning to accept that I need to lay around some of the time.
Bixby x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Cazikins on February 28, 2010, 12:50:20 AM
Have any of you seen Nurse Jackie?
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: viv on February 28, 2010, 03:15:36 PM
I cant sit still long enough to watch a movie. I am up and down like a yo yo.I think that's why I like the TV dramas best. They don't last too long and they have breaks where I can pop off and do something else. I have been watching Robson Greens Extreme Fishing for no other reason than I like him. ::)  Anyone else seen it?


Viv
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Bette on February 28, 2010, 03:18:55 PM
Yes Cazikins - really enjoyed Nurse Jackie - last episode recorded, not watched it yet.
Bixby x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Carla on March 02, 2010, 05:30:47 PM
My husband loves The Wire, I bought him the complete boxed set for Christmas.  Not my cup of tea at all.  I love anything with
David Tennant in (swoon).  And I used to love This Life - I might put this on my birthday wishlist - the complete boxed set is out.  I like Holby and Casualty and dip in and out of the soaps.  And I loved Green Wing - it was just the funniest thing ever.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Juno Esk 2 on March 03, 2010, 03:19:43 PM
Five Days started on Monday and runs through all this week.  Am getting hooked allready and only 2 days in.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: catweazle on March 03, 2010, 04:47:02 PM
I've been watching that as well it's good isn't it?.
Guess what - you know the shop where the two boys pinched something? Well, I used to buy sweeties at that very shop when I was a kid. I only found out last week that they'd filmed round my neck of the woods. I'll definitley be tuning in again tonight to see if I can recognise anything else!  :)

Catweazle x
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Post by: Juno Esk 2 on March 04, 2010, 09:37:58 AM
I recognised a couple of places in Leeds - the University and one of the parks.  OH says he thought re knew some places in Huddersfield too.
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Post by: Suzi Q on March 04, 2010, 10:13:37 AM
One of the best things Ive ever see on TV was a BBC production called
Chrsitmas Greetings by Alan Bleasdale I think it was an Alan not Bennett
It started Barbra OHHH cant remember the last name Gepffrey Palmerston from As time goes by the old guy called Fox
It was brill all set Xmas eve till the morning after Boxing day if anyone gets the chance to see it or find it its brilliant
Have to have been done abut 1988 ues that long ago
We saw here the Final Dr Who and at the end the new one he seems a bit young I do hope hes not a 1 series Doctor
Gave up watching Casuality and Holby it got beyond a joke like Jonsey in Dads army it strayed in to the realms of fantasy
Love Blood on the Wire but I wish they make a few more comd=edy dramsa happy ones
All the series and plays we are getting here on UK TV are all dead dismall and on 13th street again Sky
 all the films uk ones are really depressing bloody good the actings brilliant but id love to see some comedy drama p[lays
I love Faye Rippley Barbra Havers from Linley love her love sarah lancashire and the girls from the hairdressing series again like cold feet which I loved it all and they all end so sad but my fave actor is John Sim OHHHHH a scouser too what more could I want hehe
Suzi Q
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Post by: reddevil on March 04, 2010, 11:56:39 AM
I'm liking 5 days too. Watched it monday then forgot it was on tuesday so had to watch it on BBC i player just before the next episode last night, must remember tonight!! My OH is obsessed with On the Busses and Minder, he records them every night and watches  after i have gone to bed, he has seen them all over and over...... but still loves it.  I love Dinnerladies, have seen them all many times over but it still makes me laugh out loud.  Dad's Army too, still so funny after watching over and over!  Max and Paddy, when they had the "dirty pig" in the back of the camper van, it makes me cry every time it is so funny.
 :diablo: :lol:
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Post by: Suzi Q on March 04, 2010, 12:15:55 PM
We ebayed got every single series of as time goes by
Every Goodnight sweetheart
All Dads army anyone remember The Lovers weve got the set that was hard to find
We have All the Extras All To the manor Borns All THE Xmas Only Fools about 15 of them
Little Britain all of them and USA ones too (you can tell we are ex pats)
We have the Peter Kaye series in the wheelchair both of them plus all his Shows love him and Max and Paddy
We got a load of one offs on Ebay all out of the UK papers someone collected them and sold them cost about a tenner
But the one off comedies Yes we have dinnre ladies and Vicar of Dibley every ABFAB and the specials
We had to count our DVDs for insurance and they wouldnt do it we have over a 1000 they would only insure 400
NO WE ARE not rich this is Ozz no pubs to go to No clubs anyone over 35 would find it hard to get in them Ozz is a youth oriented
The average age here is only 28 YOUTH is everything they dont seem to cater for anyone over 40 so you go out for a meal
Go to the piccuies people have parties the odd pub game of Trivia other than that you stay home people come to you you to them
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Juno Esk 2 on March 05, 2010, 08:07:40 AM
Did you see Five Days last night?  Never thought i would find myself doing that classic intake of breath and putting hand to mouth at the unexpected ending.  Cant wait for tonight.  Whatever next?
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Post by: catweazle on March 05, 2010, 08:12:14 AM
There's lots of twists and turns isn't there?
I hope they explain it all clearly tonight for old meno brain here  ;D

Catweazle x
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Post by: Juno Esk 2 on March 05, 2010, 01:52:40 PM
and that is doesn't just fizzle out.  Don't think it will somehow.
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Post by: Suzi Q on March 05, 2010, 02:05:09 PM
OK whats 5 nights p;ease explain
Suzi Q
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Post by: reddevil on March 05, 2010, 02:15:26 PM
Its on BBC at 9 each night this week, very good!
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Juno Esk 2 on March 05, 2010, 03:19:40 PM
Suzi - there has been a rash of these "continuing" dramas recently, showing every night for a week, and lots of complaints from people who watch one episode, then because of commitments (we are not all tv addicts!) have to miss one or two.  And yes, I have to say this is the first one I have actually committed to watch, and of course am hooked.  Partly because it is set around Leeds where I live, and I actually know some of the areas where they have been filming, and partly because the lead man is David Morrissey (oh swoon, be still my beating heart) who is a good looker AND a darn fine actor.

It is a cop/thriller/mystery  but exceedingly well drawn characters all of whom have their own problems and seems just so real.  I'm sure you'll get it eventually, it is the type of thing the BBC loves to export to show how well they still do drama.  After 4 episodes I just can;t wait to see what the ending is like,, and how many more twists i can expect.  Roll on 9 p.m, bottle of wine and bag of cheesy wotsits to hand.

Now your going to ask what are cheesy wotsits.  Not telling   :)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Taz2 on March 05, 2010, 05:33:06 PM
Cheesy wotsits stain your fingers  ;D ;D
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Post by: jenny b on March 05, 2010, 06:31:00 PM
We must be a little boring because we never have a shortage of things we like to watch I watch any thing paranormal most haunted john edward and such like i like frasier friends and scrubs  Hubby likes stargate and diy rubbish and obvioulsly sport and we both like time team so always manage to find something 
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Post by: Cazikins on March 05, 2010, 10:45:08 PM
We've just watched the entire thing again - for the THIRD time! Got them all on DVD and doesn't seem expensive considering we're bound to watch them again in a few years time!

Can I borrow them Bixby. I think we should get the entire box set. Like I said we got the 1st series on video & have watched it a few times over the years. The thing is with the Sopranos is that the 2nd/3rd time you see it there are bits that you've missed the 1st time around & slowly things fall into place a bit more - not that it was that hard to follow but I had trouble sometimes with their strong accents...oh & the swearing  ;D ;D.

Did you know that Father Phil (from Sopranos) was in Nurse Jackie?. He played her bit on the side. When I saw NJ  being advertised for the 1st time I thought, that wont work, our Carmella as a nurse  ;D. I think she took the role on well. Well done Edie Falco.

I'm finding it hard to get into the last ever series of Lost. The episodes are not really linking together.  ???. I so hope it improves.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Bette on March 06, 2010, 09:10:50 AM
You're welcome Caz!  ;)
Yes - realised it was Father Phil straight away. Shows what good actors they are that you believe them in the new role and forget the old one - so different from the film "stars" who just play themselves every time.
OH and I always play the "what was he/she in before?" game - luckily neither of us are irritated by that, thought I know a lot of people are. We've been known to switch on the laptop late at night to Google someone because we can't settle without knowing! OH also says "who does he/she remind you of" which means I then can't see the actor or the real person without connecting them - I don't see the likeness till he mentions it but can then never get it out of my head. ::)
We haven't got Sky so not watching Lost at the moment. However, we got a blu-ray player last year so started visiting the local Blockbuster again to rent blu-ray films. We then saw that they rent out DVD boxsets £6 for a week so caught up on the last 2 series that way. Only works if you've got a fairly free week but easier to follow if you watch 2 or 3 episodes a day/night! God, we sound sad!
Bixby x
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Post by: Rosebush on March 06, 2010, 11:09:51 AM
I really enjoyed 5 days, although for some reason my dvd failed to record the 2nd one, but did pick up the thread, loved all the twists & turns..

Did anyone watch a film that was in 2parts on channel 188 in the week called Sole Survivor, was so engrossed, i did not move from start to finish.. :)
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Post by: Juno Esk 2 on March 08, 2010, 09:56:10 AM
got invited out Friday night so recorded Five Days and watched on Saturday.  Thought it fizzled out a bit, shame, too many threads left unanswered, but a shocking ending.  Recognised the "remembrance sunday" church as Adel?????
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Bette on March 09, 2010, 10:04:25 PM
Agree with that - enjoyed it overall but last episode a bit disappointing.
Really enjoying "The Good Wife".
Bixby x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Suzi Q on March 10, 2010, 11:42:11 AM
Im still waiting whats 5 days about?
We saw something in NZ when we were over there it was about a bombing by telephone
It was 3 shows from different angles it was UK it was fab Im watching Mistresses now on UK TV like that
Love Primevil and even the Johnathan Ross show yes we get em all here on Fox (sky)
Its quite exy to have the full service which here includeds 10 film stations and an IQ box record 60hrs think yu call it PLus?
Its 55.00 pounds a month and we have 35 channells  is it more in UK
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Post by: CLKD on March 10, 2010, 01:21:51 PM
It's lambing, lambing, lambing - once I've seen one born that's it, it's done ........ I did watch Jo with her Parenting Guide last night, interesting in that kids soon learn to rule the parents  ::)  ....... Loose Women, antiques shows, house buying have me glued, won't even answer the phone  :)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Juno Esk 2 on March 10, 2010, 02:13:00 PM
Im still waiting whats 5 days about?
We saw something in NZ when we were over there it was about a bombing by telephone
It was 3 shows from different angles it was UK it was fab Im watching Mistresses now on UK TV like that
Love Primevil and even the Johnathan Ross show yes we get em all here on Fox (sky)
Its quite exy to have the full service which here includeds 10 film stations and an IQ box record 60hrs think yu call it PLus?
Its 55.00 pounds a month and we have 35 channells  is it more in UK

I did tell you Suzi - basically Cop/thriller/mystery set on five different days of the police enquiry. Lots of twists & turns, very good.  You are bound to get it eventually.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on March 11, 2010, 08:12:39 AM
We have lots of Channels but many can only be accessed by paying a fee or are unavailable because our aerial doesn't reach far enough to pick up that signal.  We watch BBC1/2/3/3+/4 .... ITV 1/2/3 ..... Channel 4 + Ch4 .... Hubby scans through and finds odds and sods and we can also get the radio on our TV now  ::)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Suzi Q on March 11, 2010, 12:37:45 PM
GOsh BBC got that many stations
WHEN we left England you got BBC 1 and 2 and Granada Tv
If the wind and all the other stuff was right we could occasionaly get WELsh Tv
Here in Ozz we have ABC 1 and just in the last few months ABC 2 44 years after UK
ABC 2 is roughly a repeat of whats on ABC 1 with the odd doc or old BBC series Ozz TV is terrible
We have 4 Free to air staions 1 of which is multicultural the average people watching it on any given day 10.000
Its been going since 1980 they wont cancell it too many Multicultural voters I suppose though they dont seem to watch it either
Sky we call it Foxtell  in Ozz has the lowest number of consumers in OECD 2 reasons 1  too exy 2 ozzies go to bed early 9pm av
I know heaps of people whove got it and cancelled it cos as they say we are in bed at 9pm not worth the money cos it is exy
We get radio on TV but only if yu either have Foxtell or a set top box Id love a digital radio maybe for Christmas?
I love radio 4 from the moment we get home to England its on all the time till night time Tv comes on
We are lucky to have Fox and I watch UK Tv every day Corrie Eastenders dont watch Emmerdale too much crime to be beleivable
Sounds like that 5 days is like the bomb 3 part series hope we get it soon
SUZI Q
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on March 11, 2010, 02:16:33 PM
Desperate Housewives anyone?  It got a bit silly so didn't watch for 2 weeks ..............
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Post by: Suzi Q on March 12, 2010, 06:52:35 AM
Yeh I gave up on Casuality and Holby City
NOt enough nursing too much drama death breakdowns etc they both lost their way
I stopped when Diane died couple of years ago now thats Holby yes?
Casuality when Charlie was sacked thats ages ago
I liked the Bill till they blew everyone up and the it was sex and corruption stoped that then too
I think after a while they seem to think it has to change even if viewers dont ask for it
I think they get bored hehehe
Suzi Q

Ive never watched one episode of DHWIVES I do like Grays Anatomy and I loved LOST till last year
Suddenly they were back in USA as if nothing had happend it was like the Bobby in the shower thing in Dallas whole year a dream?
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Post by: CLKD on March 12, 2010, 09:29:07 AM
 ;D  I remember Bobby in the shower,  :-*
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Post by: Bette on March 12, 2010, 10:05:46 AM
LOVE Desperate Housewives - don't care that it's silly!
Bixby x
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Post by: Juno Esk 2 on March 12, 2010, 10:23:16 AM
Don't watch the soaps - stopped watching Casualty, yes, too contrived they were killing people off at end of every series and I think why can't they just get another job and move away?  Not dramatic enough but real life?  Come on!  Never watched The Bill, the theme tune made me cringed (same with the Archers I have to dash to switch off the radio). 
LOST - was devastated when the 3 series moved to Sky (didnt have, still dont) but OH bought me 3 and 4 on DVD and I am back into it again.  Will be getting series 5 late May when series 6 finishes, and then maybe series 6 for Christmas?  only if i am a good girl!
Dont want to know what happens!  No spoilers on here please.
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Post by: Bette on March 12, 2010, 11:12:55 AM
Don't watch the soaps either but couldn't live without the Archers. Have an internet radio so can listen to it when I'm "being domestic" - that's a struggle for me so anything which distracts me is a boon!  ;D
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Post by: Suzi Q on March 12, 2010, 11:23:00 AM
As soon as we are in tot eh car the good old BBC 4 goes and and the ARCHER dadADADADADADA DADADADA DADADAD
DA DA  DA DA DADADAD DADAD
ok i KNOW IM DAFT BUT THIS BLODY BASATRADO FANNY IS DRIVING ME NUTS IM SO P OED OFF WHY HAS IS STOPPED WOPRKING
PUT ANOTHER DOES IN JUST NOW CHENIST SAID DO IT TONIGHT SUNDAY TUEDAY IF ITS STILL BAD GO BACK TO GPO
IT WAS HRRIFIC TO GET THE BUGAGAR IN TALK ABOUT DRY EVEN GETTIG IT UP YET WHEN I TOOK THE APLICATOR OUT IT WAS WET
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Post by: CLKD on March 12, 2010, 12:00:11 PM
Excuse to lay naked in front of the TV then  ???
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Post by: Taz2 on March 12, 2010, 04:56:54 PM
Sounds like it is just the entrance then Suzi which is dry - or is something in the way?

Taz x
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Post by: Suzi Q on March 13, 2010, 06:10:27 AM
nO NOTHING IN THE WAY AND THE ENTRANCE AND QUARTER THE WAY UP WITH THE APLICATOR SOOOOO DRY
TODAY WOKE UP FIFTY TIMES BETTER THAN YESTERDAY OR THURSDAY
I THINK MY FANNY MUST DRINK THE PILL UP I MUST BE SO LOW DOWN THERE IN HORMONES IM PUTTING ANOTHER IN TONIGHT
SEE HOW IT IS TOMORROW IF ITS OK THE I WILL NOT PUT ONE IN SUNDAY NIGHT SEE HOW MONDAY IS
I HAVE THIS FEELING THAT MY BODY NEEDS MASSIVE AMOUNTS DOWN THERE DONT ASK ME WHY I JUST FEEL IT
TODAY NO REDNESS NO RAWNESS SMALL AMOUNT OF BRUISED FEELING BUT NOT MUCH AND FANNY ALMOST OK
I DID NOTHING I THINK GOING 2 CLEAR NIGHTS WIHT OUT IT LAST WEEK IN SUN THEN AGAIN WED WAS TOO LONG
HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS/
LOVE TO ALL SUZI Q WHO LAST NIGHT DISSOLVED IN TO TEARS POOR BOBBLES HIS SUZIQ DOESNT CRY
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Post by: terriw on March 13, 2010, 11:26:58 AM
Poor you Suzie, you are going through it, I do feel for you!

 Have you tried the Vitamin E up there? I've trying it, seemed to moisterise a bit.

 I do want to ask my Doc for some Vagifem. We're in France so hopefully he'll agree, if not that then something similar.
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Post by: Cazikins on March 13, 2010, 04:11:27 PM
I love watching desperate housewives. I also love Shameless (I may have mentioned that before).
Anything that takes me out of normal life mode for a while has got to be good (well for me it is).  ;)
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Post by: Bette on March 13, 2010, 04:38:49 PM
You and I obviously have the same taste in tv Caz!  ;)
Bixby x
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Post by: Taz2 on March 13, 2010, 04:52:41 PM
I have found this series of Shameless lacking I'm afraid. Was really looking forward to it but it just hasn't quite done it for me this time  :(

Taz x
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Post by: terriw on March 20, 2010, 07:49:05 PM
Quite enjoying Married, Single, Other......
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Post by: Cazikins on March 20, 2010, 11:57:04 PM
You and I obviously have the same taste in tv Caz!  ;)
Bixby x
Do you watch Bones as well Bixby?   ;D
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Post by: Cazikins on March 21, 2010, 12:25:57 AM
I have found this series of Shameless lacking I'm afraid. Was really looking forward to it but it just hasn't quite done it for me this time  :(
Taz x

Taz  - I am really surprised at you. I thought it was really up your street. I Love it.

I have found the charecters genuine, honest, unique & a breath of fresh air.

I just wish there was more of it .
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Post by: Taz2 on March 21, 2010, 09:23:14 AM
Yeah I know it should have been fine. The last series was excellent and believable but this one has had too many things that seemed too far out even for the Shameless lot. OH feels the same. Mind you - I do have trouble watching anything for long.  ;D
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Post by: Bette on March 21, 2010, 09:39:03 AM
Don't have Sky, Caz, so haven't seen it. We've watched the complete Buffy and Angel series at least 3 times each though so would like to see DB again!
We really are SO sad!  ::)
Bixby x
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Post by: Suzi Q on March 21, 2010, 11:48:54 AM
I LOVE BUFFY
SHES INCREDABLY STRONG
BET SHE CAN SPELL TOO
HE HE HE
SUZI Q
watching Mistresses I liked the first 2 episodes
Now one girl turned lesbian another girls have babay with another chap
Then GP having affair with the son of the dead man she had an affair with
Finally the women whos hubbie died in WTC has a defacto and son
Theve lost me now too far fetched  one or 2 iffy but all 4 isnt anyone normal?
THIS FROM THE WOMEN WHO LOVES SexnCity xxx
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Post by: Cazikins on April 09, 2010, 10:41:16 PM
Bixby, what has happened to desperate housewives?.
It wasn't on this week - I am confused as the series hadn't finished yet. Are they doing what they sometimes do & have a "mid season break".
I do wish they wouldn't do that. >:(

And what has happened to Friday night TV? no Jonathan Ross, no QI. OH has had the boxing on for the last hour & a half & I am getting fed up of it now. Although the first match was a goodun. Audley Harrison (Oylmpic Meadallist) who was very close to getting beaten in the last round, suddenly produced a knockout punch which one him the fight - hubby was not pleased, don't know why exactly. I think he just wanted the other bloke to win
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Post by: Bette on April 10, 2010, 03:35:28 PM
I'm a bit behind with DH, Caz. Have got 1 or 2 episodes recorded to watch so hadn't noticed it had stopped. Think they had that silly "mid-season break" last time  >:( That means I'll have to watch out for when it starts again  :o Usually depend on clever Virgin box to record entire season  ::)
Only 1 episode of Mad Men left  :'(
Must admit, I hardly ever watch "live" tv - usually something i've recorded or use "catch up."
Was very annoyed when paper had article on Masterchef winner before i'd watched the last 2 episodes!!  >:(
Bixby x
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Post by: Bette on April 10, 2010, 06:15:22 PM
It's ok - DH is on again next week - panic over, Caz!
Bixby x
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Post by: viv on April 10, 2010, 08:41:35 PM
Golf Golf Golf Golf Golf Golf. Oh and Golf


 :'( :'( :'(

Never mind its over on Sunday.

 :ola: :ola: :ola: :ola: :ola:

Viv
x

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Post by: Taz2 on April 10, 2010, 11:19:40 PM
I know how you feel Viv but think of me - due to our marriage being a friendship thing and not a proper marriage I have a husband (we share the house a bit like flatmates) and a lover (I feel daft calling him a "boy"friend as we are both in our fifties!) and, wait for it, they are BOTH golf addicts. Tonight I have been up the pub on my  own having left both of them glued to their televisions!!

Taz x  :) :) :)
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Post by: Joyce on April 11, 2010, 12:02:55 PM
I was confused this week too due to DH missing from tv schedule. Searched & searched then discovered it was on a break.  What a pain especially as there has been a plane crash.  Who goes who stays.  Well I've found 1 that goes for sure but I won't give it away in case no-one else knows.
I don't mind the golf, but then I was brought up in a household of golfers.  Hubby enjoys watching but can't play for toffee.  Son tried and he couldn't play either.  It's the football that does my head in.  Especiallyif there's something on which I want to watch.  It means I have to record my stuff and then find a suitable time to catch up.  ARGH!
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Post by: Taz2 on April 11, 2010, 02:01:01 PM
Buy another telly? Solution!

Taz x
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Post by: mimi la chance on April 11, 2010, 02:44:31 PM
I know how you feel Viv but think of me - due to our marriage being a friendship thing and not a proper marriage I have a husband (we share the house a bit like flatmates) and a lover (I feel daft calling him a "boy"friend as we are both in our fifties!) and, wait for it, they are BOTH golf addicts. Tonight I have been up the pub on my  own having left both of them glued to their televisions!!

Taz x  :) :) :)

You lucky thing Taz- having your cake and eating it :o

My hubbie and I sat up in bed watching golf til midnight- then went off today to play golf with my "other chap" who is NOT my lover!

Programmes- love Shameless- nice and vulgar just like me!
Desperate housewives...I'm Lynette without the rampant fertility.
Loving True Blood- season 2 on FX. You can bite me any time, Boys...


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Post by: viv on April 11, 2010, 03:17:26 PM
Taz
That sound a bit complicated. At least the two men in my life are related lol.They both like watching and playing golf.They like watching snooker and most of all the Grand Pix. Thankfully this is a football free zone.
They take over the living room and I shut the door and let them get on with it.

I take it you are off to the pub again tonight. ;D ;D ;D

Viv
x
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Post by: Taz2 on April 11, 2010, 04:07:44 PM
It can get complicated - I reckon I've ended up with two husbands!  ;D

Someone say pub? Football on at the moment in both houses so perhaps I'll sneak out now!

Taz x
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Post by: Joyce on April 11, 2010, 04:39:30 PM
I do have another TV which is free view.  Unfortunately my progs are not on Freeview!  Hence having to record and I refuse to pay for sky in my spare room, it's just a rip off.  Son has Freeview on his TV too so no shortage of rooms to go & watch the telly.
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Post by: CLKD on August 16, 2011, 09:03:53 AM
Gosh the Internet is SLOW this morning  >:(

There's a new programme at 10.35 p.m. about people who hoard.  Jasmin [Place in the Sun Home or Away] is helping her Mum clear clutter - could be an interesting watch! if I can stay awake long enough .........
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Post by: Taz2 on August 16, 2011, 09:17:14 AM
Sounds like something I would miss - would just remind me of the clutter I haven't even started to shift this summer holiday and I will be in the pub by then. Try to stay awake CLKD!  :)

Taz x
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Post by: littleminnie on August 16, 2011, 10:29:28 AM
Jasmin was on 'Lorraine' this morning, so I saw a bit of it. 
Not much on the TV at the moment (except football), XFactor is back on Saturday, Spooks and Merlin in September.   
What's your tipple when you go to the pub Taz?
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Post by: Taz2 on August 16, 2011, 12:09:20 PM
White wine or orange juice depending on whether I am driving.

Taz
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Post by: Taz2 on August 16, 2011, 12:13:59 PM
It was this one Susan - Glorious 39 http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b013nh77/Glorious_39/

Taz x
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Post by: Bette on August 16, 2011, 12:28:44 PM
I've recorded that, Susan - it's by one of my favourite script-writers. It's on I-player for the rest of the week.
Bette x
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Post by: Bette on August 17, 2011, 08:25:31 AM
I watched the first 30 mins of it last night - great. Also enjoying "The Hour" although am a couple of episodes behind. I much prefer drama to the reality tv muck!
Bette x
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Post by: CLKD on August 17, 2011, 11:55:39 AM
I have been gardening this week so not watched any afternoon TV!  Saw Jasmine last night with her brothers and Mum - can relate to both sides, as I tend to put stuff onto the floor in piles ready to sort 'later' but my brain won't allow me to go through it; at least when it's on the floor I can see for when I am ready to sort it out. 
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Post by: Bette on August 17, 2011, 07:45:46 PM
Sorry, CLKD - I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about!  ;D
Bette x
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Post by: CLKD on August 18, 2011, 08:33:25 AM
OK - Jasmine who presents the Channel 4 'home or away' programme - has a mum who hoards obsessively.  The programme showed how it is difficult for the mum to give/sell 'stuff' and how difficult it is for Jasmine and her 4 brothers to pursuade mum to part with anything at all without there being a row.  I felt there was a lot of 'control' from the mother's part: she raised the children alone in recent years as the husband couldn't cope with the clutter: but being in control means we feel 'safe'.  I can well understand how it gets to that state though!

Anything worth seeing today?
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Post by: Jenny50 on August 18, 2011, 09:59:09 AM
I watched the programme about Jasmine's hoarder Mum too.  It was very brave of them to put it all out there for the cameras but sadly there didn't seem to be an answer.  I bet she'll soon fill any space they manage to create in the house. I did notice how spotless Jasmine's own home was but I suppose that's a natural reaction to how she was brought up. After watching it my OH and I both went and had a bit of a sort out of our stuff.  I love having a clear out anyway so all I could find was one old T shirt that had a wonky neck after a few washes - why does that happen? My OH found a load of old magazines and holiday brochures for recycling.

Jenny X
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Post by: Cazikins on August 30, 2011, 08:26:12 PM
 :ola:
Shameless is back on tonight - love it.
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Post by: Meg on August 31, 2011, 12:41:56 AM
Have been watching old Ironside progs.  Really enjoyed them.  Think that sadly a lot of the cast are know passed away but really good actors and good story lines.  Wish they would rerun maybe The Virginian or High Chapperal even Bonanza which I remember fondly from when I was about ten!  Used to be some good stuff came from America.  Not so much now.

Meg
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Post by: coffee mate on August 31, 2011, 04:21:30 AM
Sometimes of a morning [if I have time] I enjoy watching re-runs of Everybody loves Raymond and Frazier.

Sunday mornings I watch the omnibus of Heartbeat. Also like "Cracker" which they show on Sunday evenings I think on ITV 3 or 2.
I remember enjoying "double your money" and "Take your pick" when I was still in ankle socks and pig tails.  ;)
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Post by: silverlady on August 31, 2011, 06:55:56 AM
Am recording all the episodes of the "Borgias" to watch in the Autumn.

silverlady x

Looking forward to "Downton Abbey" to
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Post by: Blue on August 31, 2011, 07:08:35 AM
.Meg there was a Bonanza channel for a while haven't seen it recently tho. I loved the High Chapparal. Trampas sadly passed away recently, but there is a Dana Mark McClure make up artist, daughter?

Suzi Australian Masterchef starts with us soon,  4th Sept on Watch, I love it.
 Then it'll be Junior Ozz MC, NZ MC and our own MC and Strictly  Great.
British baker thingy is on too, with Mel and Sue. Can tell my OH is a foody ;D ;D ;D

We love Castle and have started watching Body of Proof.  And of course The Big bang Theory. All US.

Any one watched New Tricks its really good? I love Alun Armstrong in it. The others are great too.

Did anyone watch the Ocean Giants, I just loved the Amazon dolphins with their pinky/golden flippers. The pilot whales looked evil, gave me a shudder.  I was really glad they didn't show them killing a sperm whale baby. Time to put on my Hump Back CD I think LOL :) :) and relax.

Is this a new Downton A or a repeat?  I want to see that nasty chap who had it in for our hero end up on the western front as a strecher bearer with no gun te he ;D ;D
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Post by: littleminnie on August 31, 2011, 03:24:21 PM
Million Pound Drop is back on Friday night.  It's the only quiz show I like.
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Post by: Dyan on August 31, 2011, 04:00:55 PM
I'm waiting for "An Idiot Abroad" to come back with
Karl Pilkington.The first series was hilarious.
Did anyone see it?


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Post by: littleminnie on August 31, 2011, 04:21:29 PM
No not seen that Dyan. 
Did anyone see Undercover Boss USA this week?  He never stopped crying!  Having said that though, he seemed a nice bloke.
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Post by: Dyan on August 31, 2011, 04:28:35 PM
No haven't seen that LM.

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Post by: san on August 31, 2011, 04:35:35 PM
I'm waiting for Spooks. It will be the final series  :-\
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Post by: Dyan on August 31, 2011, 04:41:44 PM
Morwenna,

The only one I can find is Karl comes home which I've seen.
What channel morwenna?
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Post by: Morwenna on August 31, 2011, 04:57:07 PM
Oh, it is 'Karl comes home' - I don't know where I got the information from that it was the new series  :( - however, just found this on Ricky Gervais' blog: You may know already but An Idiot Abroad starts Friday, 23rd September (happy birthday Karl) at 9pm. - so a bit longer to wait but at least I won't miss any of it when I go on holiday next week  8)
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Post by: Dyan on August 31, 2011, 05:05:35 PM
Great thanks Morwenna.
I'll write out a big sign because it's too soon to do a series link
on sky.
Can't wait!

The first series was the most funniest thing on telly,  :rofl:
at that time, for me.

I read the book too, which was brilliant,in case you're interested.

Thanks again.

Love Dyan X  :)
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Post by: CLKD on September 24, 2011, 07:48:02 PM
Nowt on this evening, can you tell  ::)  :-\
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Post by: coffee mate on September 24, 2011, 07:49:54 PM
Yes I can tell - I'm bored with Saturday night Tele! :(
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Post by: san on September 24, 2011, 11:24:20 PM
This is the first year I haven't bothered to watch X-Factor.
Nor me. The panel isn't the same now. Not sure I'll bother with strictly either. The celebs this time are a poor selection  :-\
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Post by: littleminnie on September 25, 2011, 09:10:22 AM
We have just started watching House, with Hugh Laurie, its really good.
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Post by: Bette on September 25, 2011, 10:51:47 AM
We've worked our way through the boxset of the first 5 seasons of that, LM. Having a break and also waiting for the price to come down of the next ones!
Bette x
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Post by: san on September 25, 2011, 01:14:53 PM
I'm catching up on Eastenders. Hate the doctor  >:(
Later I'll be watching Spooks. I love Harry  :) have this yearning to be a spy  ::)
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Post by: littleminnie on September 25, 2011, 01:19:50 PM
I like Spooks San, I'd like to be a spy too.  Thats probably why I like the James Bond films.  :)
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Post by: san on September 25, 2011, 01:22:08 PM
Maybe we should link up  ;) don't get me started on Sean Connery .... Lush  :parti:
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Post by: littleminnie on September 25, 2011, 01:23:50 PM
Maybe become Private Detectives first, just to get a bit of experience before we become spies?
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Post by: san on September 25, 2011, 01:47:56 PM
Like these  ;)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosemary_%26_Thyme
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Post by: littleminnie on September 25, 2011, 04:39:42 PM
 ;D I'd like it to be a bit more exciting.
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Post by: coffee mate on September 25, 2011, 08:19:24 PM
How about Cagney and Lacey - or we three could link up and maybe call ourselves Menos Angels?  ;D
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Post by: san on September 25, 2011, 10:12:42 PM
How about Cagney and Lacey - or we three could link up and maybe call ourselves Menos Angels?  ;D
:clapping: good name CM
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Post by: san on September 26, 2011, 08:49:33 PM
Doc Martin tonight. Enjoyed the last series  :)
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Post by: CLKD on September 27, 2011, 06:08:22 PM
Gok is back tonight, variation on a theme ........ Strictly begins on Friday  :P
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Post by: CLKD on October 02, 2011, 06:08:31 PM
Can't get 'House' but here is the X-factor thread ;-)
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Post by: san on January 02, 2012, 10:49:41 PM
A new series 'Call the Midwife' is due on BBC1. Saw a snip of it and it looks like it might be good. At last a decent drama instead of all that reality tv.
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Post by: ariadne on January 02, 2012, 10:52:43 PM
Oooh, I think I've read the book! If so, I really enjoyed it and will look forward to the TV series -as long as it doesn't clash with anything hubby wants to watch of course  ;)

ariadne xx
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Post by: Bette on January 03, 2012, 07:15:23 AM
Several interesting-looking things starting soon. "Sherlock" was brilliant the other night.
Bette x
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Post by: littleminnie on January 03, 2012, 09:32:16 AM
Don't know if anybody watches it but The Good Wife is back in a couple of weeks.
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Post by: Dyan on January 03, 2012, 09:35:47 AM
 Morning LM.
What's the good wife about?
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Post by: littleminnie on January 03, 2012, 09:38:17 AM
Hiya Dyan. It's about an American law firm, we've been watching it since it started.
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Post by: Dyan on January 03, 2012, 09:39:16 AM
Thanks.I'll look out for that.
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Post by: Margarett on January 03, 2012, 09:40:32 AM
Really enjoyed "Sherlock" on Sunday, and also "Endeavour" about the young Morse, last night. That was excellent
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Post by: littleminnie on January 03, 2012, 09:41:44 AM
I think its on More4 and it starts on the 10 Jan.
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Post by: san on January 03, 2012, 10:00:41 AM
3 part drama on BBC1 tonight. Public Enemies looks like it might be good.
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Post by: ariadne on January 05, 2012, 07:54:35 PM
Did you watch it San? I thought it was very good and I'm looking forward to tonight's episode. Before that there is Earthflight which I enjoyed last week too.

Not often I can find 2 hours worth of good TV in a row!

ariadne xx
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Post by: san on January 05, 2012, 09:18:19 PM
Did you watch it San?
ariadne xx
I did and enjoyed it. Earthflight is excellent. Amazing how they filmed it. I'm also recording Eternal Law to watch later.
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Post by: Taz2 on January 06, 2012, 09:26:21 AM
Oh no - I forgot the Ice Hotel programme. I would like to stay there but have never had enough spare cash. Fantastic sculpting.

Taz x
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Post by: changesbabe on January 06, 2012, 09:49:51 AM
The ice hotel looked incredible but you would need to be really rich to live there - £10 for a shot of vodka! Xxx
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Post by: san on January 06, 2012, 01:51:20 PM
watch it on catch up Taz ... if you can  ;)
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Post by: Margarett on January 06, 2012, 07:49:19 PM
We did a 2 week cruise to the high arctic 2 years ago for far less than that! Mind you it was 24 hour daylight when we went in summer, so we didn't see the Northern lights.
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Post by: Cazikins on January 07, 2012, 12:07:35 AM
Did anyone watch Stella tonight (Ruth Jones)? I think it might be a good series.
We have also been watching The Bank Job with George Lamb (bit of alright).  ;) ;)

Oh no - I forgot the Ice Hotel programme. I would like to stay there but have never had enough spare cash. Fantastic sculpting.
Taz x
I thought of you Taz when it came on. I always remember you saying you would love to go there one day.  :-*

Love Cazikins xx
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Post by: Taz2 on January 07, 2012, 11:38:28 AM
Thanks Cazi - I can but dream!

Taz x
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Post by: san on January 14, 2012, 08:25:41 PM
Call the Midwife starts tomorrow 8pm ... really looking forward to it  :)
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Post by: CLKD on January 14, 2012, 08:29:02 PM
Read the books!  The author died at the back end of last year.  Hopefully the programmes will be as good as the books!

Tonight's TV is lousy .............  >:(
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Post by: Bette on January 14, 2012, 10:33:31 PM
So pleased that The Good Wife is back. Even better, the 2nd series of The Big C is starting next week and Alan Alda - who is brilliant - is now in it.
Still got a few episodes of The Killing II to watch and have just watched the 1st episode of Bergen which is by the same Danish company - excellent!
Bette x
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Post by: Dyan on January 14, 2012, 10:39:25 PM
I'm looking forward to Call the Midwife too San.
I have the book but haven't read it yet.

Good for a laugh is Mrs Browns Boys on a Monday night.
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Post by: san on January 14, 2012, 10:51:18 PM
I like Mrs Browns Boys  :D
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Post by: CLKD on January 15, 2012, 10:04:36 PM
Well first programme seems to be good.  Dedicated to the author who died as filming began.  I have the whole set on my shelves, read and not ready to be sold yet.
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Post by: san on January 15, 2012, 10:07:31 PM
I thought it was really good.
I haven't read the book but might do once this series is finished.
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Post by: Dyan on January 15, 2012, 10:09:37 PM
I enjoyed Call The Midwife tonight.
I'll read the book too when I've watched the series .
I find it best to watch first and then read because I've been disappointed before when I've read the books first.
They can put much more into a book.
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Post by: Cazikins on January 25, 2012, 09:08:25 PM
I like Mrs Browns Boys  :D

I love this programme too - did you see it on Monday? it had me & hubby in stitches.

I'm glad to see Shameless is back on & also Desperate Housewives.
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Post by: san on January 25, 2012, 09:09:53 PM
Someone rang me on Monday when it was on so I missed most of it >:(
Thank goodness for Iplayer  :)
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Post by: Cazikins on January 25, 2012, 09:12:45 PM
I wonder what he is like on his live tour. I think he is down this way sometime. There is so much ad-libing is it any wonder the other actors fall about laughing.  ;D ;D
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Post by: san on February 11, 2012, 08:22:40 PM
watching Doc Martin on ITV 3. Love this series  :)
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Post by: san on February 11, 2012, 09:54:53 PM
 ;D we're like that Mrs P. We try too. Things you do for love  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on February 12, 2012, 11:35:09 AM
We saw a programme about Pandas in the week and watched 'Blazing Saddles' (again) last night  ;D ........ otherwise it was rugby, rugby and then cancelled rugby all day  :P

Haven't looked at today's schedule yet.

Weekdays I could if tempted sit on the settee all day and watch house-buying programmes, followed by antique-type programems with a break for the mid-day news followed by house-buying programmes and Alan Titchmarsh before .......... I don't, but I could  ;D
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Post by: san on February 14, 2012, 09:53:39 PM
Watching Big Fat Gipsy Weddings ... fascinating programme
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Post by: Cazikins on February 15, 2012, 10:21:32 PM
Celebrity Juice & The Big C is on tomorrow night. Keith Lemon cracks me up  ;D ;D. It took me a while to cotton on to him though, I thought he was a right prat when I first saw him.
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Post by: silverlady on February 16, 2012, 10:23:44 AM
"Call the Midwife" ends this Sunday, have loved it!

At the moment I am addicted to the reruns of Poirot 

(http://i.thisislondon.co.uk/i/pix/2010/11/09-suchet-415.jpg)

I find them so relaxing to watch, I do wonder where they found all the art decor buildings and settings of the 1920/30s though. I loved that era.

silverlady x
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Post by: Bette on February 16, 2012, 04:17:47 PM
I'm enjoying 'Prisoner's Wives' more than I expected too.  :yes: Also 'Inside Men' is very good. I've just finished the last episode of 'Borgen' which was excellent.
I think the level of tv drama is going up at the moment.  :)
Bette x
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Post by: san on February 16, 2012, 06:15:55 PM
Didn't realise CTMW is finishing this week  :(
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Post by: CLKD on February 16, 2012, 07:55:11 PM
Neither did I!  There's a new 'about the UK' programme at 8.00 p.m. and if it'sno good I will switch over to Kirsty and Phil  ;)
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Post by: Dyan on February 17, 2012, 11:25:35 AM
Inside Men is good. I'll miss Call the Midwife when it ends.Brilliant drama.
A new series of Upstairs,Downstairs is starting on Sunday.
BBC 1 9pm.
Also if you have Sky,Luck with Dustin Hoffman is on sky Atlantic HD on Saturday 9pm.
I'll be glued,Dustins my hero!
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Post by: littleminnie on February 17, 2012, 01:05:56 PM
The people who make 'The Killing' and 'Bergen' have made a series called 'The Bridge'.  Dont know if its any good, not seen it yet.
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Post by: Bette on February 17, 2012, 01:53:26 PM
Yes, LM, I keep seeing ads for that but they don't say when it's starting which is really irritating! Please let me know if you find out as I'd hate to miss it.
Bette x
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Post by: CLKD on February 17, 2012, 03:02:55 PM
Saw 'upstairs downstairs' the 1st time around  ::)

Like afternoon TV best  ;)
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Post by: san on February 17, 2012, 04:47:01 PM
I watched Birdsong Mrs P .. Found it a bit boring TBH. OH enjoyed it though  ::)
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Post by: Dyan on February 17, 2012, 05:59:11 PM
After watching Birdsong I'm now reading the book.
In fact I'm enjoying that more than the drama itself.
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Post by: Bette on February 17, 2012, 06:01:46 PM
I've got Birdsong and Vicky Cristina Barcelona recorded so will report back once I've got round to watching them.
I saw Midnight in Paris many years ago - wouldn't imagine that Vicky Cristina Barcelona is anything like that.  :o  Is your DS trying to find out what will shock you, Mrs P?  ???  ;D
Bette x
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Post by: Bette on February 17, 2012, 07:37:55 PM
Isn't she just?  :yes: I was trying to work out where I'd seen her before and suddenly realised that she was the hilarious sex-mad hospital administrator in Green Wing. Amazing!
Bette x
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Post by: san on February 17, 2012, 07:41:33 PM
I remember Upstairs Downstairs. I'm looking forward to seeing the new one.
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Post by: san on February 19, 2012, 09:32:02 PM
Enjoyed the last Call the Midwife. Will there be another ?
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Post by: Taz2 on February 19, 2012, 10:08:29 PM
Not sure as I believe the author died fairly recently but I guess they could make up some stories for a future series?

Taz  x
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Post by: Margarett on February 19, 2012, 11:04:57 PM
Loved Call the Midwife, and Upstairs Downstairs tonight was absolutely brilliant. History is my favourite subject, and this was wonderfully acted, and historically accurate.
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Post by: Taz2 on February 26, 2012, 06:41:12 PM
Not me - sorry.

Taz x
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Post by: san on February 26, 2012, 07:12:33 PM
I'm watching Father of the Bride ... love this film  :)
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Post by: littleminnie on February 26, 2012, 09:47:15 PM
I'm watching it Mrs P.
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Post by: ariadne on February 26, 2012, 10:07:31 PM
I'm watching Father of the Bride ... love this film  :)

I love it too. I always smile at the part where Father advises Annie to wear a coat because its cold -she refuses of course but as soon as the boyfriend says she should, she agrees straight away! SO true to life.

ariadne xx
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Post by: CLKD on February 27, 2012, 04:10:16 PM
 ???  Matt who?

As for 'call the midwife' there were several books in the series plus one about how people rarely have a 'good death' ......... <turns round to look at the book shelf > : 'In the Midst of Life' ............ so plenty of scope!

Too much on this evening  ::)
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Post by: san on February 27, 2012, 05:38:37 PM
whats on then CLKD? save me looking  ;D
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Post by: ariadne on February 27, 2012, 05:40:25 PM
I think Mrs P means Matt Evers on Dancing on Ice - suffered a nasty kick from his partner. (I didn't watch it but read it in the paper)

ariadne xx
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Post by: san on February 27, 2012, 05:43:13 PM
I'm going to watch Whitechapel  :)
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Post by: ariadne on February 27, 2012, 06:09:47 PM
Me too - enjoying that very much.

ariadne xx
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Post by: CLKD on February 27, 2012, 08:31:59 PM
Ouch!

Hey, I'm menopausal, you don't expect me to remember what's on TV between here and there, surely?  I came up to send an e-mail to someone and can't remember to whom I am supposed to write - this is the 3rd time, when I was in the car I could remember  :-\
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Post by: viv on February 27, 2012, 08:34:52 PM
I have not watched DOI this year. The judges have put me clean off. Cant stand the loud over the top one. He just makes me want to hit him hard  ::)


Honeyb
x
Going to watch Whitechapel.....its great
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Post by: san on February 27, 2012, 10:09:33 PM
Whitechapel was scary .... good but scary  :-\
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Post by: CLKD on February 28, 2012, 10:05:20 PM
Supersize v Superskinny followed by a programme about whether - or not - exercise, and which type of exercise is good for us: can see Himself fighting me for the Hoovery thingy in the morning  ;D
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Post by: ariadne on February 28, 2012, 10:46:56 PM
Whitechapel was scary .... good but scary  :-\

It was very creepy wasn't it? I felt distinctly uneasy watching it. It was very good though..in a scary way.

I've also been enjoying the programs about the London Tube

ariadne xx
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Post by: Bette on February 29, 2012, 09:33:37 AM
I like Whitechapel too. The characters and relationships of the police are really interesting and believable. The sergeant (Phil Davis??) is a brilliant actor - I try to watch everything he's in.
Bette x
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Post by: coffee mate on February 29, 2012, 10:01:55 AM
Whitechapel is one of the best programmes on TV at the moment. Brilliantly acted by all, really creepy without being OTT.
Also enjoying Prisoners Wives as well.
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Post by: CLKD on February 29, 2012, 10:17:39 AM
I keep missing the London Tube  ::) but enjoy Room 101 !
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Post by: san on February 29, 2012, 08:50:14 PM
Prisoners wives is brilliant. Probably my favourite at the moment.
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Post by: Cazikins on February 29, 2012, 08:52:31 PM
I still love Shameless.
I see Dexter is coming back on soon.
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Post by: Bette on February 29, 2012, 08:58:03 PM
I see Dexter is coming back on soon. Ooh - on terrestrial tv?
Bette x
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Post by: Trey on March 03, 2012, 11:55:24 PM
US tv is pitiful.  The Good Wife is the exception.  Excellent acting.
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Post by: Heron on March 04, 2012, 12:04:46 AM
Caught up with 'Indian Doctor' on BBC IPlayer. Bit like 'Heartbeat' - I enjoyed it. S.
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Post by: Trey on March 04, 2012, 12:27:31 AM
Well I am never telling anyone that we watch The Bachelor.  Never!
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Post by: Trey on March 04, 2012, 02:44:11 AM
I just watched Private Practice tonight.  Haven't watched tv in four weeks.

The Bachelor is as American as apple pie or at least i think it is, and is really kind of dumb but I like the travel aspects and it is easy on my feeble mind.
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Post by: Bette on March 04, 2012, 09:23:37 AM
Actually, I like a lot of American programmes, Trey, especially the HBO series. All our DVD boxsets are American - NYPD Blues, Sopranos, West Wing, Six Feet Under, The Sheild, Battlestar Galatica, Deadwood, Buffy................
And I admit to a great love of Sex and the City!  :-[  ;D
I think that the second series of Scott and Bailey is starting soon, Susan.  ;)
Bette x
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Post by: littleminnie on March 04, 2012, 09:53:06 AM
Homeland is good on a Sunday night.
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Post by: Bette on March 04, 2012, 11:08:45 AM
I like Dexter, we both like Fringe. Haven't seen Supernatural. I also like Trueblood. He liked Alias but I lost interest after one series.
Bette x
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Post by: Cazikins on March 15, 2012, 09:41:52 PM
Actually, I like a lot of American programmes, Trey, especially the HBO series. All our DVD boxsets are American - NYPD Blues, Sopranos, West Wing, Six Feet Under, The Sheild, Battlestar Galatica, Deadwood, Buffy................
And I admit to a great love of Sex and the City!  :-[  ;D
I think that the second series of Scott and Bailey is starting soon, Susan.  ;)
Bette x

Bette, me too. Sopranos was brill. Deadwood.... wow language was bad but I felt it fitted the scene. 6 feet under, The Sheild, Sex & The City... I love them all.
I also loved LOST but was a bit dissapointed with the ending. Shameless USA was good & I am really enjoying the Big C at the moment.

Dexter is back on next week,Channel FX (so I think you need SKY to watch it).

Cazi xx
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Post by: Bette on March 16, 2012, 09:19:03 AM
I am really enjoying the Big C at the moment Me too!
Bette x
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Post by: san on March 25, 2012, 10:01:46 PM
watching the Green Mile on ITV 3. Sad film but brilliant at the same time.

Doubt I'll watch it to the end .. finishes late
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Post by: changesbabe on March 26, 2012, 11:38:52 AM
I saw it mrs p and thought it was dreadful - I should have guessed it would after the way it had been hyped up. I did watch the voice on sat eve and was pleasantly surprised at how positive it was. I then flicked over to watch the end of britains got talent which was the usual drivel. Defo won't be tuning in again that's for sure. Xxx
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Post by: CLKD on March 26, 2012, 04:07:18 PM
Come on we all *know* what happened to the titanic  >:(

Haven't looked tos ee what's on later, I promised myself it was housework night as I have been on the patio or gardening all day  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on March 31, 2012, 06:15:49 PM
Himself is watching Avatar again  >:(
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Post by: coffee mate on March 31, 2012, 09:17:22 PM
Another rubbish night on TV. Looks like it's going to be, yet another DVD night.  >:(
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Post by: Annika on April 01, 2012, 01:50:58 AM
This morning I checked my cable TV bill and yep they had raised it again, Hubby had a fit and cut us down to almost basic channels. I do not miss anything, its all rubbish anyway. The only show we are watching now is The Killing, but how I miss those shows that made you race home from school to watch and it was usually on a Friday night.  :-\
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Post by: Bette on April 01, 2012, 07:44:11 AM
We only have the basic package. The only things I'd like to see otherwise are on Sky Atlantic and I refuse to give Murdoch any of my money.  >:( I'd rather wait and buy the DVD boxsets.
OH is convalescing at the moment and re-watching Top Gear and Simpsons for the nth time. Mind you, I watched wall-to-wall Friends during my peri meltdown and have watched Sex and the City more times that I care to admit to!  ;D
Bette x
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Post by: coffee mate on April 01, 2012, 08:00:11 AM
Same here Bette.  "Sex and The City and Friends" I swear I know every line from every episode!  ;D
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Post by: silverlady on April 01, 2012, 11:17:02 AM
"Once upon a time" starts tonight on channel five at 8pm, its written by the same people as "Lost" looking forward to it.

silverlady x
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Post by: Bette on April 01, 2012, 02:38:34 PM
Me too - we've set the series to record.  :)
Bette x
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Post by: Taz2 on April 02, 2012, 07:13:52 AM
I kept getting a bit lost as to who was who. Not sure I will bother next week but my husband enjoyed it although he also liked Lost which I thought was a total waste of space!

Taz x
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Post by: Bette on April 02, 2012, 07:53:14 AM
Jury is out but I want to try another episode before we give up.
Bette x
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Post by: Taz2 on April 02, 2012, 02:06:33 PM
Well.. I  might give it another go then as well!

Taz x
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Post by: san on April 02, 2012, 10:41:07 PM
Shawshank Redemption on tonight. Love that film  :D
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Post by: CLKD on April 04, 2012, 06:32:17 PM
I need rescuing from that awful Monty Hall why do producers think it's OK to send the guy out in a Force 10 and then show him ground baiting over the side of the boat ...... week after week after blasted week we know what is likely to happen  :cuss: :cuss: :cuss:  will be watching, wait for it, the programme which follows: all about where our food comes from  ::) ;D
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Post by: coffee mate on April 04, 2012, 07:02:14 PM
OH is watching his beloved Chelsea. Might venture in to the bedroom and see if there's anything worth watching. Doubt it though!
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Post by: Dyan on April 04, 2012, 07:12:39 PM
Anyone watching 'Syndicate'?
I'm finding this good entertainment.
I like Benidorm for a good old laugh!
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Post by: Christine662 on April 04, 2012, 07:18:36 PM
Hi Dyan

Yes, I have been watching the syndicate, its really good.

Also am enjoying 'Touch' and 'Alcatraz'

Stumpy xx
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Post by: coffee mate on April 04, 2012, 07:20:58 PM
Oh yes Syndicate is great isn't it Dyan?   love Benidorm to.

What do you think of "Titanic"? I really am not impressed at all.
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Post by: Dyan on April 06, 2012, 10:29:35 AM
Coffeemate - I recorded Titantic but I heard so much negativity about it I deleted it.
 Stumpy- not watching Touch or Alcatraz but am watching White Heat as well.
It's the final part next week.
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Post by: Bette on April 06, 2012, 02:29:42 PM
I'm really enjoying it, although I'm not "up to date" with it so a couple of episodes behind. I find myself really looking forward to seeing who will be the next to arrive and matching up the older and younger actors. I loved "Our Friends In The North" too. I knew that Daniel Craig would be "big" one day but then they were all great and all still are!
Bette  x
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Post by: san on April 08, 2012, 12:39:15 PM
Watching The King and I.  Great film  :)
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Post by: CLKD on April 08, 2012, 02:14:40 PM
"Shall we Dance"  ;) anything to warm up this afternoon, typical Bank HOliday  >:(

Will be glued to iPlayer later to see MotorGP!  :-*
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Post by: san on April 08, 2012, 08:00:01 PM
I'll chop their end off if I get hold of them. (http://r23.imgfast.net/users/2311/12/04/48/smiles/67520.gif)
:rofl:

just settling down to watch Coming to America
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Post by: CLKD on April 08, 2012, 08:15:21 PM
I was wrong, it was red button and very good it was too  :-*
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Post by: CLKD on April 09, 2012, 05:01:24 PM
Well there's been too much on today  ::) i.e. Ben Hur or Phantom of the Opera 25th Anniversary from the Royal Albert Hall.  Later there are 3 programmes on at 9.00  ::) thank goodness for +whatever  :P
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Post by: Pennyfarthing on April 09, 2012, 08:32:18 PM
I'm watching Kelly & Her Sisters at 10.00.  It's 10 years since this family of 6 sisters, their Mum and her partner was on telly.  I remember watching it and thinking that these kids had nothing and lived in terrible conditions in a condemned council house but they were really bright and articulate and, above all, really cared about their Mum.

Let's hope it's a happy ending and that they didn't wait too long to get rehoused.
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Post by: ariadne on April 10, 2012, 12:03:18 PM
Mrs P I love Waterloo Road but have only got round to watching 2 episodes of the new series so far. I do hope my "ends" haven't been chopped off when I do watch them!

I do think the story lines are rather adult though and sincerely hope school nowadays isn't really like that. Our classrooms were almost silent as we were petrified of our teachers even though the worst punishment was either 100 lines or a detention! It was an all girls school though - no boys to disrupt/distract.

I suppose everything is sensationalised on TV to draw in the viewers ::)

ariadne xx
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Post by: san on April 10, 2012, 04:35:50 PM
The Mighty Mississippi with Trevor McDonald. On at 9pm. 3 part series so will give it a watch tonight after my dose of Holby. I usually enjoy programmes like this
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Post by: CLKD on April 10, 2012, 04:44:44 PM
I've marked that for watching too and then will see the othe rprogramme at 9.00 p.m. on the Plus Channel.  It's all or nothing  ::)

Oh! I was going to add something here and now I can't remember  >:(
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Post by: san on April 10, 2012, 04:50:24 PM
Oh! I was going to add something here and now I can't remember  >:(
;D ;D
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Post by: CLKD on April 10, 2012, 05:35:57 PM
Still can't remember  :-\
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Post by: san on April 10, 2012, 05:39:30 PM
Don't wake me at 3am when you remember  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on April 10, 2012, 06:05:26 PM
 :rofl: why not  :-\  ::)

maybe it was a different thread altogether  :D
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Post by: silverlady on April 11, 2012, 04:10:16 PM
Good program tonight on BBC2 at nine oclock   "Divine Women" series, with historian Bettany Hughes.

I like her and it should be good.

silverlady x
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Post by: san on April 11, 2012, 08:27:37 PM
Only just seen you're post SL ... IPlayer it is then
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Post by: Dyan on April 12, 2012, 12:12:42 PM
Anyone watched the first series of 'Vera' with Brenda Blethyn?
There's a new series coming soon.
Will keep you posted if interested.
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Post by: Bette on April 12, 2012, 01:06:42 PM
Ooh yes please, Dyan. I thought that it was great.  :yes:
Bette x
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Post by: Bette on April 12, 2012, 01:18:27 PM
I'm really enjoying it but am 3 episodes behind, so no spoilers please!  ;)
Bette x
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Post by: Dyan on April 12, 2012, 02:28:44 PM
Yes I've been watching white heat Mrs P.
Can't wait for tonight's  :)

Will let you know on the Vera front Bette.
I like Brenda Blethyn.I read her autobiography recently,very good. :)
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Post by: Dyan on April 12, 2012, 02:35:18 PM
I'll look out for it Mrs P -Thanks. :)
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Post by: san on April 16, 2012, 08:33:54 PM
BBC2 The 70's.  :D
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Post by: CLKD on April 17, 2012, 04:14:40 PM
Sat up and watched nearly all Robson Green on 5+ last night, again this evening there is too much on at 9.00 p.m.  >:(
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Post by: Dyan on April 21, 2012, 12:56:26 PM
'VERA' starts tomorrow,Sunday ITV 8pm!
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Post by: beaglelady on April 21, 2012, 01:33:45 PM
Anyone else watch four rooms?   Love jeff.
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Post by: Dyan on April 21, 2012, 01:38:07 PM
No not watching that one beaglelady
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Post by: CLKD on April 21, 2012, 03:47:00 PM
Watched the first of 4 rooms but it looked as contrived as it probably is  ::)

Grand Prix tomorrow.  Will probably sleep through it  ::)
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Post by: Dyan on April 21, 2012, 03:50:31 PM
Boring!

prefer touring cars
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Post by: CLKD on April 21, 2012, 03:51:44 PM
I'm following you Dyan  ;D - we watched Touring Cars on a +whatever channel this week, it was good  :-*
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Post by: san on April 21, 2012, 05:18:09 PM
'VERA' starts tomorrow,Sunday ITV 8pm!
:) I'm looking forward to it too
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Post by: littleminnie on April 21, 2012, 06:48:46 PM
Love four rooms
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Post by: CLKD on April 27, 2012, 07:42:47 PM
We are reduced to watching greyhound racing  ::) - so far I've had 3 lasts, 2 2nds and a 4th  ;D
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Post by: silverlady on April 28, 2012, 01:13:17 PM
Next Thursday on BBC 2  Francesco DE Mosta - Shakespeare in Italy

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01h7p6k

Really looking forward to it, Frachesco is so sexy and simpatico, and gorgeous Italy too.

silverlady x


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Post by: CLKD on April 28, 2012, 02:30:50 PM
 :-* thanks for the heads-up.  I have a book of his somewhere but it's too large to skim through, it's a table top book.  I also enjoyed watching the 2 hungry italians - still  ;D
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Post by: san on April 28, 2012, 09:13:02 PM
Enjoying 'I Love 1972' brings back loads of good memories of my mid teens  :)
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Post by: CLKD on April 29, 2012, 03:12:27 PM
? with David Cassidy last night  :-*
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Post by: san on April 29, 2012, 05:33:45 PM
YEP DC presented it. He's aged pretty well.
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Post by: CLKD on April 29, 2012, 08:30:42 PM
I don't know how old the programme was though ?

watched MotoGP from Jerez this afternoon .......... CountryFile, Antiques RoadShow and now my bath awaits  :whist:
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Post by: Bette on April 30, 2012, 07:28:42 AM
We're watching "Game of Thrones" on DVD and really enjoying it. Graphic sex and violence but great characters, story-lines and a humorous script. (Typical HBO production really.  ::)) The best bit is seeing the huge numbers of British actors, some from way back. And Sean Bean speaking in his Sheffield accent.  :P
Bette x
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Post by: littleminnie on April 30, 2012, 07:32:19 AM
Love Game of Thrones, we have 4 episodes of series 2 to watch.
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Post by: Dyan on April 30, 2012, 07:33:07 AM
Bette- Morning! Are you watching Vera? I'm really enjoying it. :)
It's not on until 2 weeks time because of britains got talent. :(
Dyan X
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Post by: Bette on April 30, 2012, 07:36:13 AM
I've got the series to record on our V+ box but haven't watched any yet. That's true of all my favourite programmes actually, as OH is off work so we've been watching stuff together. I'm going to have a great time catching up with them all once he's better!  ;D
Bette x
P.Ss One of them is "The Bridge" which I'm very excited about! I still have several episodes of "Those Who Kill" to see too.
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Post by: littleminnie on April 30, 2012, 07:38:38 AM
You need to move to Scandinavia Bette. Lol
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Post by: Bette on April 30, 2012, 04:12:25 PM
Love Scott and Bailey, the 3 leads work so well together Well said, Mrs P!
Bette x
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Post by: san on April 30, 2012, 08:47:21 PM
Loved Silent Witness when Amanda Burton was Dr Sam Ryan. I drifted away from it when she left.

Bit like Taggart when Mark McManus went
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Post by: CLKD on April 30, 2012, 09:16:11 PM
Embarrsing bodies and now Robson Green fishing  :-*
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Post by: Dyan on April 30, 2012, 09:18:52 PM
Doctors & the final episode of Upstairs, Downstairs.
OH out.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: san on May 03, 2012, 06:55:48 PM
I'm recording Monk. ITV 3 @ 8pm. I love that show  :D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: san on May 04, 2012, 09:18:25 AM
I saw a preview of it then promptly forgot to watch it  ::)

The bit I did see made me want to go minimalist ...
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Post by: CLKD on May 04, 2012, 11:30:56 AM
New thread then?
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Post by: menomax on May 04, 2012, 03:48:42 PM
I like Timothy Spall: Back at sea.  He comes across as a really nice, down to earth kind of chap.  Loved the film Secrets & Lies with Brenda Bleythn(Vera, another favourite of mine)
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Post by: Ghiro on May 10, 2012, 11:29:53 AM
8pm to 10pm BBC2 tonight

Two Greedy Italians followed by Francesco and no adverts  :-*

Ghiro x
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Post by: CLKD on May 10, 2012, 12:09:58 PM
I'm out  >:(
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Post by: silverlady on May 10, 2012, 01:59:17 PM
I do love Francesco, he has such a sexy voice, though I do wish he would get a decent haircut  ;D

silverlady x
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Post by: Dyan on May 11, 2012, 08:08:37 AM
New series of Lewis, Kevin Whateley, starts next Wednesday.
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Post by: Bette on May 11, 2012, 08:16:39 AM
 :) I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it last time.
Finally finished watching "White Heat" last night - really enjoyed it.
Bette x
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Post by: Dyan on May 11, 2012, 08:20:44 AM
Yes me too Bette.
Enjoyed White Heat.
Just finished catching up with Upstairs Downstairs.
Can't wait for Vera Sunday.
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Post by: Bette on May 11, 2012, 08:22:10 AM
Still got one Vera recorded - maybe tonight.  :P Loved the 1st episode.
Bette x
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Post by: Dyan on May 11, 2012, 08:24:21 AM
Vera back on, on Sunday Susan!
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Post by: Dyan on May 11, 2012, 08:35:44 AM
If you like Brenda Blethyn Susan her Autobiography is very good if you like
to read
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Post by: CazzaT on May 11, 2012, 09:04:48 PM
Glad to hear Lewis is back I love Kevin Whateley. I used to think he was good in Inspector Morse with John Thaw. Then again I loved John Thaw  ::)  I think he was one of those actors who fit any part and did it well   :)

Cazza   xx
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Post by: san on May 11, 2012, 09:31:24 PM
I'm looking forward to Silk starting again on Tuesday. Holby ( got a thing for Hannsen  ;D ) then Silk .. it's the little things in life  ;)
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Post by: littleminnie on May 12, 2012, 09:14:55 AM
Love Silk. Enjoying Season 2 of The Killing. Going to miss Homeland.
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Post by: coffee mate on May 12, 2012, 02:38:05 PM
I think I might have withdrawal symptoms tomorrow night now that Homeland has finished.   :(
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Post by: san on May 12, 2012, 03:27:02 PM
I didn't see Homeland. Wonder if I can watch it on anytime?  ???
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Post by: oldsheep on May 12, 2012, 06:03:25 PM
I haven't read all of the pages on here, but anyone else enjoying The Bridge on sat nights on BBC4 as much as I am? The interplay between the aspergers-type Swedish detective and the laid back Danish one is so well done & the story's not half bad either. Scandinavians love their crime dramas and they do them so well.
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Post by: Bette on May 12, 2012, 06:09:35 PM
Haven't started watching it yet, oldsheep but I've got the series set to record. I've got some episodes of "Those Who Kill" to watch too. I love all of those Danish dramas. There's a very interesting article in today's Independent about the production company which makes them all - The Killing and Borgen too. It's the equivalent of our BBC - wish they made great dramas like that!  ::)
Bette x
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Post by: san on May 14, 2012, 05:47:16 PM
anyone planning to watch Chatsworth tonight? Not sure what else is on worth watching?
Have a feeling Panorama will cause steam to come out of my ears ... it's about tax  >:(
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Post by: CLKD on May 14, 2012, 05:51:46 PM
If I remember  ::) - we went there October Half-term and had a lovely look round.
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Post by: san on May 14, 2012, 07:02:19 PM
ooo thanks Morwenna. Just turned it over to watch Dales. I'd love to visit that part of the country.  :)
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Post by: CLKD on May 14, 2012, 07:34:50 PM
I love Aidd too - the scenery is lovely.  I thought the bridesmaids were wearing black though  :o :-\
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Post by: CLKD on May 14, 2012, 07:45:55 PM
Dark for a wedding  >:(
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Post by: san on May 14, 2012, 08:22:47 PM
thank goodness for ITV + ... I'll watch it at 10pm  ;)
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Post by: san on May 14, 2012, 09:44:12 PM
56 up ... poor Neil. He seems to continue with sadness. So different from when he was a small boy  :(
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Post by: CLKD on May 15, 2012, 03:36:01 PM
Chatsworth programme was interesting !
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Post by: silverlady on May 16, 2012, 07:54:35 AM
New "Lewis" tonight, and The "Two Greedy Italian" are in Rome on Thursday.  :)

silverlady x
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Post by: CLKD on May 16, 2012, 11:04:54 AM
I wanted to watch 56 too but not enough hours in the evening  ::)
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Post by: san on May 20, 2012, 07:13:24 PM
last one of Vera tonight  :(
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Post by: CLKD on May 20, 2012, 09:13:35 PM
Saw some of CountryFile, then switched over to the Test hi-lights, before watching Planet Live and Coast.  Not much on then  ::)
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Post by: san on May 20, 2012, 10:21:15 PM
We need a good gripping drama for Sunday nights 
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Post by: Bette on May 21, 2012, 08:25:40 AM
last one of Vera tonight
But at least they're going to broadcast the "missing" one in the summer, san. Hope we don't miss it!  ::)
Bette x
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Post by: san on May 21, 2012, 09:08:24 AM
if we all look out for it we should be ok  ;D
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Post by: Bette on May 21, 2012, 09:31:15 AM
I must admit that I thought that Mum was confused again when she told me that it had been Lewis and not Vera last week. then I checked my recording and realised that she was right!  ::) ;D
Bette x
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Post by: san on May 21, 2012, 02:02:53 PM
I must admit that I thought that Mum was confused again when she told me that it had been Lewis and not Vera last week. then I checked my recording and realised that she was right!  ::) ;D
Bette x
:rofl: 1-0 to mum  ;D
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Post by: silverlady on May 21, 2012, 03:01:26 PM
I enjoyed "Lewis" looking forward to the rest of the series.

silverlady x
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Post by: san on May 21, 2012, 07:51:43 PM
watching Gok Cooks Chinese.
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Post by: CLKD on May 21, 2012, 08:39:57 PM
Took advantage to go out for the evening into the sunshine so missed Gok he was talking on Steve Wright earlier though  :-*
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Post by: san on May 21, 2012, 08:52:37 PM
part 2 of 56 up ..
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Post by: san on May 22, 2012, 06:56:39 PM
Holby followed by Silk .... LUSH  ;D
recording Dirty Britain.
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Post by: CLKD on May 22, 2012, 09:15:08 PM
Haven't seen any TV at all today - too busy in our garden  :-*  8)
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Post by: littleminnie on May 28, 2012, 11:57:15 AM
A new tv series starts tonight ladies. E4, 9 o'clock, called Revenge. It gets good reviews. One for you I think Bette.
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Post by: Bette on May 28, 2012, 12:39:24 PM
Thanks, LM, I noticed it in yesterday's paper and have set the box to record the series!  :thankyou:
I see that the "missing" Vera episode is going out this weekend.  :)
Bette x
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Post by: CLKD on May 30, 2012, 08:35:57 AM
I haven't watched TV much since the  :sunny: arrived ............
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Post by: Dyan on May 30, 2012, 06:46:24 PM
Anyone watching Starlings? with Brendan Coyle & Lesley Sharp.
Its really good!
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Post by: littleminnie on May 30, 2012, 06:48:00 PM
When's that on Dyan, and what channel?
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Post by: Dyan on May 30, 2012, 06:52:53 PM
Hi LM,
Sky 1 HD Sundays 8pm.
There has already been 3 episodes but you could easily pick it up.
Dyan  :)
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Post by: littleminnie on May 30, 2012, 07:29:10 PM
No good then. Just got rid of Sky, now got BT Vision plus the Sky Sports package only.
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Post by: san on May 30, 2012, 10:05:09 PM
I've found a new channel. Sony Entertainment. They have Spooks on at 10pm on a Wednesday.  :D :D :D
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Post by: littleminnie on May 31, 2012, 10:20:50 AM
Used to love Spooks. Seen them all though, don't like watching things twice.
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Post by: Hannah1 on May 31, 2012, 05:05:49 PM
Hi Dyan

I have been watching Starlings and I think it is brilliant.  Something a bit different to the norm.   Did you see Stella that was on back along with Ruth Jones playing the part of Stella.  Very good too.

We have just downloaded Cold Feet from Sky and love that too as I have never seen it the first time around.

Hannah
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Post by: san on May 31, 2012, 07:36:01 PM
I often re-watch things. Surprising how I often don't remember bits from the first time round  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on May 31, 2012, 09:14:57 PM
Watched Griff Rhys Jones in the new programme earlier, then a pre-view of the TT setting up etc..
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Post by: Dyan on June 01, 2012, 08:05:31 AM
Anyone like Kathy Burke? She was on Graham Norton last wk and she's bringing out a drama on Sky Atlantic HD about her growing up in the 70's/80's.

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Post by: Bette on June 01, 2012, 08:11:18 AM
She's brilliant - I thought that it was such a shame when she "retired" from acting. Sadly, don't have Sky but loved her on "Have I Got News For You" a couple of weeks ago.
Bette x
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Post by: Dyan on June 01, 2012, 08:16:18 AM
Hi Bette,
Yes I saw that,couldn't stop laughing.
I think she's brilliant too - always herself,no airs & graces.
Dyan X
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Post by: CLKD on June 01, 2012, 02:57:51 PM
Remind me: whose Kathy Burke  ???
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Post by: Taz2 on June 01, 2012, 06:32:59 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathy_Burke

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on June 01, 2012, 07:06:02 PM
Thanks - no photo so I'm non the wiser  ::)
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Post by: Bette on June 01, 2012, 08:11:17 PM
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0121755/
Bette x
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Post by: CLKD on June 01, 2012, 09:22:38 PM
Thanks - still none the wiser  ::) obviously don't watch the same programmes  ;)

Watched Michael Wood earlier on the history of britain, now the TT qualifying is on ..........
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Post by: silverlady on June 11, 2012, 08:30:01 AM
I use to have a thing about Michael Wood  :D it must have been that leather jacket he use to wear in his history programs.

silverlady x
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Post by: CLKD on June 11, 2012, 09:22:19 AM
I didn't see that programme 'cos we were watching All the Queen's Horses .  Thanks for sharing.  Bet he never thought *his* journey would take him to the Palace when Take That first amalgamated!

Tried to watch F1 highlights last night from my cosy bed, slept until the results and it filtered through my dozy state that Lewis won - 7 winners in 7 races  :o
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Post by: purplenanny on June 11, 2012, 09:32:44 AM
I agree MrsP - it was brilliant and very moving. What a great bloke that Gary is - so superior to his Take That band band mates.

Purplenanny x x
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Post by: CLKD on June 11, 2012, 01:08:59 PM
OHhhhhhhh  :-* those eyes!
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Post by: san on July 02, 2012, 08:08:51 PM
watching the Real Chariots of Fire. I loved that film.
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Post by: CLKD on July 02, 2012, 09:14:53 PM
Have not seen much TV recently except the News. 
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Post by: Bette on July 03, 2012, 08:55:35 PM
I'm recording both those too, Susan.  ;)
Bette x
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Post by: Dyan on July 03, 2012, 09:00:41 PM
I watched Blackout last night Susan & Bette ;)
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Post by: CLKD on July 03, 2012, 09:08:48 PM
Just watched Bomber Command  :'(
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Post by: san on July 04, 2012, 10:09:52 AM
anyone going to watch 'When I'm 65' tonight. Not sure if I want to or not from the clips I've seen :-\
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Post by: CLKD on July 04, 2012, 01:50:58 PM
If I remember I will do ..........
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Post by: Dyan on July 09, 2012, 10:05:13 AM
Watching the repeated first series of Stella at the moment on Sky 1 HD.
I heard that there's a new series on the way.
Could someone tell me if the first series was on sky because I seem to remember members talking about it before.
Thanks!

Dyan X
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Post by: CLKD on July 09, 2012, 12:33:08 PM
I saw the Final of a sports quiz on Sat., there were 3 extreme bikers, a set of trampolisists and 5 acrobats/gymnasts  All exceptionally good and different to what one usually sees on TV.  The latter lads won £100,000 for their Club! it made for great viewing.
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Post by: Hannah1 on July 09, 2012, 01:30:31 PM
Hi Dyan

Stella was on Sky 1 the first time - I loved it and cannot wait for the next series.

Hannah
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Post by: Dyan on July 09, 2012, 07:51:15 PM
Thanks Hannah!
Perhaps we can keep each other informed as to the new series :)
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Post by: viv on July 09, 2012, 08:53:31 PM
Did anyone watch Wallender last night.

Was it just me, or was it as terrible as I thought it was.  :-\

The story was ok but the acting was so wooden.

Dont think I will watch it again.

Honeyb
x
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Post by: CLKD on July 10, 2012, 10:18:50 AM
It seemed to go on a bit too  ::) so after the first couple of minutes I switched over. 
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Post by: Bette on July 10, 2012, 10:22:10 AM
I haven't watched it yet but I enjoyed the 1st series. However, now I've started watching that sort of thing in the original language I'm not sure how realistic it will seem. I think that sort of "moroseness" comes more naturally to Swedish actors so it seems less artificial, somehow.  :-\
Bette x
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Post by: Hannah1 on July 10, 2012, 02:36:00 PM
I will keep a look out for the new series of Stella, Dyan, and let you know - hope you are enjoying Stella.

Hannah
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Post by: CLKD on July 10, 2012, 02:39:04 PM
I'll be glued to the Tour to try and catch a glimpse of Himself on the first mountain Stage  :o
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Post by: san on July 11, 2012, 08:23:28 PM
anyone watching The Town that Never Retired?
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Post by: CLKD on July 12, 2012, 06:25:43 AM
Oh I forgot  :bang: :bang: :bang:
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Post by: san on July 12, 2012, 08:24:19 AM
It'll be on I player so you csn watch it on there.
Another one on tonight 10.35pm with June Brown from Eastenders
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Post by: CLKD on July 12, 2012, 10:08:55 AM
thanks - the Tour is on from noon so won't get much done today  ;D - have a picnic ready to make up and the kettle will be on during the Adverts  8)
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Post by: Dyan on July 15, 2012, 09:24:22 AM
Anybody watching "Parents" sky 1 HD on Fridays?
Tom Conti is in it.Remember him in Shirley Valentine.
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Post by: Bette on July 15, 2012, 09:34:37 AM
I LURVE Tom Conti, always have. It's his fabulous voice - just makes me swoon.  :wub:
However, we haven't got Sky and never will have - HATE Murdoch!  :rant: I'll just have to save up the money we would have spent on Sky and buy dvds of the programmes I want to see! That means that any feedback is very useful!  ;D
Bette x
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Post by: CLKD on July 15, 2012, 09:08:11 PM
Tom Conti's voice is like a knife through melted butter  :-*

Anyone watching 'Jesus'?
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Post by: san on July 15, 2012, 09:10:06 PM
what channel?
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Post by: Bette on July 15, 2012, 09:11:32 PM
This is the 2nd series, Susan.
Bette x
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Post by: CLKD on July 15, 2012, 09:12:16 PM
San - Channel ITV at 8.00 p.m. this evening - it's on all week adn the public get to vote  :o
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Post by: changesbabe on July 15, 2012, 09:14:09 PM
Yes CLKD - I confess!! The main reason I am watching is because I want to see the musical when it comes to Scotland - mostly because my hero tim minchin is playing judas! I am curious to see who they pick for jesus - either that or I am seriously addicted to crap reality tv!  I'll let you decide  ;D
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Post by: Bette on July 15, 2012, 09:14:42 PM
I've just realised that you must be talking about one of those Lloyd-Webber talent-spotting shows, CLKD. I thought that it was some religious programme. ::) Mind you, those are both things which I avoid like the plague!  ;D
Bette x
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Post by: CLKD on July 15, 2012, 09:15:54 PM
I do usually but Jesus has always fascinated me as a movie/theatre concept.  I will watch with interest as the voting takes place  ;)
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Post by: Bette on July 15, 2012, 09:16:35 PM
Sorry, posted at the same time as you, H&S! Each to her own - mind you, I'm with you on Tim Minchin.  :love:
Bette x
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Post by: san on July 15, 2012, 09:19:35 PM
I'd like to go and see Superstar. I didn't get to do it when David Essex was Jesus in the 70's (remember that one ladies)

i like the music from the show
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Post by: CLKD on July 15, 2012, 09:21:31 PM
I am not a religious person but I came out of the film feeling brain - washed  :o .......... and I have followed the careers of Tim and Andrew from the beginning when Joseph went the rounds of many of the UK Schools  .......... although Cats never did it for me 'cos cats don't move like humans do  >:(
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Post by: changesbabe on July 15, 2012, 09:22:36 PM
I am fascinated that tim is playing judas when most of his songs are anti - religion. I guess being offered such a great part in a musical would be hard to turn down. I will be glued every night to the tv show in case tim makes an appearance. It's my birthday in August and at the top of my list is tickets for jesus Christ superstar. 

On another note I see that frank turner is coming to Edinburgh in nov - now I know nothing about him and his music but because of the praise he gets on this forum I am wondering ..... Xxx
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Post by: san on July 15, 2012, 09:23:15 PM
what about 'Chess' That's another one I'd like to see.
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Post by: CLKD on July 15, 2012, 09:24:43 PM
I think Chess has run it's course in the West End?

Who is Tim Minchin?
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Post by: san on July 15, 2012, 09:26:20 PM
Who is Tim Minchin?
here you go ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Minchin
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Post by: changesbabe on July 15, 2012, 09:29:09 PM
He is the man I have a serious crush on - started when my oestrogen levels started to drop!!! He is not your typical good looker however for now he does it for me!! Xxx
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Post by: CLKD on July 15, 2012, 09:30:05 PM
Oh is that all  ::) - give me Lee Mead anyday  ;)
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Post by: purplenanny on July 15, 2012, 09:42:42 PM
I'd like to go and see Superstar. I didn't get to do it when David Essex was Jesus in the 70's (remember that one ladies)

i like the music from the show


mmmm....David Essex! He was brilliant in Superstar- and he is still gorgeous. Saw him in his play 'All the fun of the fair' a few months back and I am going to see him in concert in November. (http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/iloveyou/t4701.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/t-iloveyou.php)
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Post by: san on July 15, 2012, 09:50:47 PM
Lucky thing PN ...  :)
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Post by: CLKD on July 16, 2012, 07:50:59 PM
Biding my time until the next vote off  ;) - don't know why Dawn French is on the Show though  :P
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Post by: CLKD on July 17, 2012, 03:54:52 PM
It was good last night, a really professional show and I think a lot of work has been put in by all concerned.  Still don't know why Dawn French is there, probably to lighten the atmosphere  ???
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Post by: CLKD on July 18, 2012, 12:45:07 PM
I can't call it yet  ::)
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Post by: Cazikins on July 19, 2012, 09:51:12 AM
I don't think there will be many new programmes starting till the olympics are over.

I am looking forward to the games though.
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Post by: CLKD on July 19, 2012, 10:46:32 AM
...... at least I'll be watching the games in the dry  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on July 20, 2012, 09:35:19 PM
WOW  :o
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Post by: changesbabe on July 20, 2012, 09:44:00 PM
You shocked jeff went out CLKD? I was - thought he was heaps better than roger. Xxx
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Post by: Dyan on July 21, 2012, 08:34:04 AM
I heard through the grapevine that there's a new series of 'Vera' starting next Friday. Anyone else heard this?
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Post by: Bette on July 21, 2012, 08:50:08 AM
Sadly, it's a repeat, Dyan.  :(
Bette x
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Post by: Dyan on July 21, 2012, 09:33:47 AM
  :(
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Post by: purplenanny on July 21, 2012, 09:57:09 AM
I never managed to see it before, so if it is that good I may watch it x x
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Post by: Bette on July 21, 2012, 10:11:23 AM
Definitely worth it, purplenanny  ;)
Bette x
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Post by: CLKD on July 21, 2012, 11:38:48 AM
Roger has form  >:( in the Lion King - he was totally out of tune last night  :(  ............

Off to watch the Tour  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on July 25, 2012, 07:48:19 PM
Semi-final soon  :bounce:
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Post by: san on July 25, 2012, 07:59:57 PM
I didn't see Vera the first time round so will watch next Friday.

Tried to get into the Bert & Dickie story but struggling so going to watch Leaving Amish Paradice. There's something about living in a community with traditions like the Amish people have that intrigues me. I'd love to spend sometime living with them.
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Post by: CLKD on July 25, 2012, 09:23:07 PM
YES!  :clapping:  Ben one of my favs is IN!  I think Rory will go far too  :-*
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Post by: changesbabe on July 25, 2012, 10:37:31 PM
It was a good show ClKD - I liked Ben and Rory so didn't mind who won. Thought gesthemene was amaaaazing. Thought mel c did well too. Defo going to see the show when it comes to Scotland on 25th sept. shame tim minchin never made an appearance - guess I will have to wait till sept to see him. Xxx
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Post by: CLKD on July 26, 2012, 09:51:43 AM
I think Rory is a sweetie, probably more suited to making an LP - he seemed too soft for a demanding character role.  It will be interesting to see how the others get on in the big wide show-bus world!
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Post by: changesbabe on July 26, 2012, 10:37:02 AM
An LP - CLKD you really are showing your age!! It made me smile tho. Xxx
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Post by: CLKD on July 26, 2012, 02:03:42 PM
 ;D - what are they called nowadays  ???  :P
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Post by: changesbabe on July 26, 2012, 02:06:55 PM
Albums  ;D xxx
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Post by: CLKD on July 26, 2012, 06:52:34 PM
CDs  ???  ... vinyl is making a come-back though  ;)
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Post by: pixie on July 26, 2012, 10:45:09 PM
I hardly ever watch tv, because I get fed up with all the property and cooking programmes.  I enjoyed Springwatch because I like nature and especially like Martin Hughes-Games. I also like the apprentice and Strictly, but that wasn't so good this year. I also like Miranda.

Some of my favourite programmes  of the past were:

Top of the Pops
The Old Grey Whistle test
Rising Damp
Heartbeat




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Post by: CLKD on July 27, 2012, 01:41:29 PM
Vinyl is being used to make flower pots or clocks, one can buy clock mechanisms to put in the 'back' and numbers to stick on the front!

Olympics begins tonight  :-X
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Post by: Dyan on July 27, 2012, 02:28:16 PM
As I'm not really into the Olympics I have loads of Doctors and Secret Dealers stacked up on the planner.
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Post by: CLKD on July 27, 2012, 03:52:40 PM
LOVE Secret Dealers .....

I haven't found anything about Superstar results in the papers this week  :o - have you?  Expected Ben to be plastered all over at least one of them  >:(
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Post by: san on July 27, 2012, 06:02:50 PM
They've put the re-run of Vera on so it clashes with the Olympic opening.
The nasty little planners  >:(
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Post by: Bette on July 27, 2012, 06:20:15 PM
Well, I know which I would choose - even though I have seen Vera before!  ;D
Bette x
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Post by: CLKD on July 28, 2012, 03:25:12 PM
Archery on now.  Cycling over until Wed..  What's next  ??? sleep, precious sleep  :D
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Post by: san on July 28, 2012, 03:27:12 PM
Archery on now.  Cycling over until Wed..
I thought it was the women's race tomorrow.  ???
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Post by: CLKD on July 30, 2012, 07:35:40 PM
Hey Hey, we're the Monkeys ....... 9.00 p.m. tonight  :-*
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Post by: CLKD on July 31, 2012, 01:33:45 PM
Lots of memories throughout the Show  :-* and I did learn a lot ...........

I have had to miss A Place in the Sun this afternoon 'cos there's something sporty on  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on July 31, 2012, 06:14:14 PM
I shall watch Alan Titchmarsh again this evening, his gardening programmes - a bit like his original with Charlie etc. - have been inspirational.  Then I think it's a deep bubble bath, an early night with an anti-histamine and Very Good Book!
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Post by: san on July 31, 2012, 06:16:51 PM
... an early night with an anti-histamine and Very Good Book!
you itchy (http://gallery.site.hu/d/5263488-2/36_11_5.gif)
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Post by: CLKD on July 31, 2012, 06:49:42 PM
yep - on the chin under my bottom lip, at the back of my nose/throat, roof of mouth, eyes are sore ...........  >:(

whoops, almost time for my feast of Titchmarsh  ;)
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Post by: san on July 31, 2012, 06:51:49 PM
I'm off to watch Holby ...  :love: Henrik Hanssen  ;)
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Post by: san on August 02, 2012, 07:50:53 PM
enjoyed watch the Hairy Bikers new programme. Hoping to try out a few of their loose weight recipes as OH could do with loosing a few pounds  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on August 03, 2012, 10:25:41 AM
Hairy Bikers are out on the road soon, with a live theatre performance.

I have said for years that they both need to shed a pound or several  ::) - I think we put too much on our plates each meal instead of judging what our bodies require ........... having a break this morning from the box in the corner  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on August 03, 2012, 03:10:01 PM
I didn't but I'm sort of reading a book about the Amish and how it all began ...........

what's on tonight, not a lot me thinks  >:(
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Post by: grandy on August 03, 2012, 06:57:04 PM
I used to admire the Amish people for their principles etc but the more I hear about them I'm not so sure. :-\
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Post by: ariadne on August 03, 2012, 08:40:35 PM
I half watched it while doing something else. I thought Miriam was very serene and beautiful. The children were delightful and seemed very happy. I was uneasy about something though, lots of things seemed too secretive. I didn't like the "smiley paddle" but I hoped she rarely used it.

I didn't see where they spoke to the husband, what was he like?

Mixed feelings really. I admired a lot of their values but didn't agree with everything.

ariadne xx
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Post by: san on August 03, 2012, 09:23:20 PM
I watched it. Interesting that they don't allow 'world' things like tv and computers. I wonder if living a more simple life makes for a happier life. They seem to spend a lot of time as a family doing things which I think can only be good.
What did you think of it Mrs P ?
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Post by: CLKD on August 04, 2012, 04:42:33 PM
It was my take also.  Bit like any regimented religious 'sect', if we think back to Oliver Cromwell who banned C.mas [good on him  ;D] and they wore plain clothing.  As well as the religions in the Middle Eastern regions.  However, sometimes I wonder if 'we' have gone too far the other way and that without the crux and boundaries of the Church, life is a little too free and easy so that people no longer take responsibilities for their actions.

Nowt on tonight either  >:(
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Post by: CLKD on August 04, 2012, 07:47:31 PM
 :rofl:  but the coverage is SO noisy  ::) ........... and it's all the same  ::)

Did catch a very old to buy or not to buy-type programme earlier such a relief  :D
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Post by: san on August 06, 2012, 08:12:30 PM
watching Horizon on BBC 2. A man of 101yrs ran the marathon. Takes no medication and never had a operation. They put his health down to his diet. He only eats small meals ...

 Fascinating ..
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Post by: purplenanny on August 06, 2012, 08:39:31 PM
me too ! very interesting
Purplenanny x x
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Post by: CLKD on August 07, 2012, 02:18:35 PM
I only eat small meals - but often throughout the day. 
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Post by: san on August 07, 2012, 05:04:50 PM
According to a lot of stuff I've read that's the best way CLKD
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Post by: CLKD on August 07, 2012, 07:04:34 PM
It suits me better.  Otherwise I end up bloated  ::)

Just seen a place in the sun home or away that I'd not seen before ...........
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Post by: san on August 13, 2012, 09:12:42 PM
Oops forgot about 13 Steps  :(
Thank goodness for ITV+1 ... Bye and thank you  ;)
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Post by: Dyan on August 13, 2012, 09:13:56 PM
Just seen Ruth Rendalls Thirteen Steps Susan.
Very good- you won't be disappointed.
Part 2 on next Monday ITV 1
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Post by: grandy on August 13, 2012, 09:17:34 PM
Is there an ITV +1? Cos I missed it too!
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Post by: grandy on August 13, 2012, 09:19:57 PM
Mmm don't think it's on sky. Just have to try it catch it on i player type thing.
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Post by: san on August 14, 2012, 07:26:44 AM
Grandy Sky has ITV+1. It runs 1hr behind ITV so is great if you miss the beginning of s progrsmme.
Just scroll through your channels for next time. Part 2 isn't till next Monday so you have time to catch up.
It was good  :)
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Post by: CLKD on August 14, 2012, 10:45:44 AM
I was totally lost yesterday  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on August 14, 2012, 07:06:01 PM
Sean Bean was on the 1 Show earlier, he looks awful  :o apparently in a new show beginning at 9.00 p.m. - but I will be watching the one about dwarves getting married, a follow-on from programmes earlier this year ........... in fact there's a 3rd one I would like to see but at the same time  >:(
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Post by: san on August 14, 2012, 07:12:46 PM
You could watch the dwarves programme on 4+1 at 10pm so free you to watch one of the others at 9pm  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on August 14, 2012, 07:13:29 PM
Oh I could!  I'd forgotten the Plus channel  ::) ........ now I have a dilemma, watch at the proper time and enjoy my bath or ...........
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Post by: purplenanny on August 14, 2012, 07:15:38 PM
I thought Sean Bean looked terrible! His hair needed a darn good wash. Long hair is nice, but he looked dirty. Was stuttering a lot also?? New drama looks good though. PN
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Post by: CLKD on August 14, 2012, 07:17:15 PM
Lots of negative thoughts going through my mind about him this evening  :-\
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Post by: san on August 14, 2012, 07:26:57 PM
What was the other programme you fancied CLKD?
Not sure I want to watch Sean Bean as a transvestite :-\
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Post by: Cazikins on August 14, 2012, 09:16:11 PM
OH is watching a documentary called Mud Sweat & Tractors mmmmmmmmmm

wonder why I'm on here then. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: san on August 14, 2012, 09:19:41 PM
They do watch some odd programmes don't they  ::)
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Post by: Cazikins on August 14, 2012, 09:33:52 PM
Well my old man does San  ;D ;D
He loves agriculture - him being a farmers boy & all that.
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Post by: Cazikins on August 14, 2012, 09:49:30 PM
 ;D ;D ;D

So flippin interesting is the programme that my OH has fallen asleep zzzzzz

 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Taz2 on August 15, 2012, 09:10:47 AM
I missed a tractor programme???  :(
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Post by: changesbabe on August 15, 2012, 09:14:11 AM
You should watch tv with my hubby taz - that's the kind of stuff he likes!  In fact he's probably taped it.  :rofl: xxx
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Post by: Taz2 on August 15, 2012, 12:17:32 PM
I do love tractors and trucks - always have - maybe I'll pop over!

Taz  :lol:
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Post by: CLKD on August 15, 2012, 12:53:27 PM
Where does the sweat come in ....... mud and tractors I can understand  ;) - have you ever looked on the top shelf of the magazine racks these days, nope not naked ladies but acres of tractor magazines  ;D and 100s on carp fishing  ::)

I shed a few tears when 2 of the dwarves were wed last night ......... then had a bath and went to bed.  Raining now so probably fall asleep in front of Escape to theCountry later .......
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Post by: CLKD on August 15, 2012, 07:17:32 PM
Who Do You Think begins tonight at 9.00 !
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Post by: san on August 15, 2012, 07:22:47 PM
 :D :D :D I've set a reminder
watching The Flower Pot Gang .. not sure yet  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on August 15, 2012, 07:23:39 PM
Gave it 2 seconds, that's why I'm here - does that mean that you can type and watch TV, now Mum could knit and watch TV ........  :whist:
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Post by: san on August 15, 2012, 07:24:55 PM
I guess I can ..  8) i listen to the tv like it's a radio when I'm on here  :)
My mum could do that too
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Post by: CLKD on August 15, 2012, 07:25:39 PM
Our computer is well away from the TV ...........
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Post by: san on August 15, 2012, 07:26:21 PM
I'm usually on my laptop or Ipad.
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Post by: san on August 15, 2012, 07:28:59 PM
I'm in a flat so it doesn't require much effort to move things.
I hope I don't loose the ability to multi task  :-\
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Post by: grandy on August 15, 2012, 08:04:34 PM
Almost always on laptop and watching tv at same time.
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Post by: purplenanny on August 15, 2012, 08:05:26 PM
Watched The Flower Pot Gang (while catching up on here!)- I did not really like it

I am like San, listen to TV as a radio while reading on here (Laptop)!

Watching Who Do You Think You Are Now - previous ones were quite good

PN x x
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Post by: CLKD on August 16, 2012, 09:16:44 AM
Long involved was that one, couldn't keep up!  I love the idea of finding out family history, a lot of behind-the-scenes work goes into the programme!
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Post by: purplenanny on August 16, 2012, 09:22:51 AM
I lost it half way through also, bit too much to take in at that time of night!
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Post by: CLKD on August 16, 2012, 09:23:55 AM
I would like to see it again ........... I was doing Nintendo at the time  ::)
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Post by: purplenanny on August 16, 2012, 09:26:11 AM
Multi tasking to the max then!! No wonder  ::) (http://::))

Anyone excited about Strictly coming in September?? Heard Craig David & Gerri Halliwell turned it down. Fern Britton (yuk) is signed up. Know of anyone else?
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Post by: changesbabe on August 16, 2012, 10:33:25 AM
Am always excited about strictly purplenanny! Not heard who's going in tho apart from fern Britton. Can't wait to see when they reveal. Wish I could be a contestant I would love it. Xxx
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Post by: CLKD on August 16, 2012, 12:44:30 PM
"Strictly" is the thing which keeps me going through the Winter months  :-\
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Post by: purplenanny on August 16, 2012, 01:23:55 PM
Am always excited about strictly purplenanny! Not heard who's going in tho apart from fern Britton. Can't wait to see when they reveal. Wish I could be a contestant I would love it. Xxx

mmmm.. me too! Eapecially partner to Brendan! Would be a right laugh with Anton too! Have seen both their shows and they are brilliant.

Purplenanny x x
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Post by: purplenanny on August 17, 2012, 02:10:21 PM
Oh, I missed it - what side MrsP? I will try and 'catch up'

aparently Victoria Pendeleton is doing strictly!!

PN x x
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Post by: Dyan on August 17, 2012, 03:00:42 PM
Thanks for that Mrs P :)
I've got The Best of Men recorded on the planner.
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Post by: Tea and Toast on August 17, 2012, 04:57:32 PM
Mrs P! You beat me to it! I was about to post the same! I loved the programme. It was good to see Rob Brydon in a straight role for a change- he was good.
This will make everyone want to support the Paralympics more when they realise what went into starting it all. It was excellent!
Recommended to all!
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Post by: Cazikins on August 21, 2012, 09:51:29 PM
Another episode of Blood, Sweat & Tracors on again now......

 ;D ;D ;D

Taz it's right up your street. xx
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Post by: Dyan on August 22, 2012, 08:13:39 AM
A new series of 'Downton Abbey' coming soon!!!
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Post by: san on August 22, 2012, 08:26:40 AM
A new series of Dallas coming to channel 5  ::)
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Post by: Bette on August 22, 2012, 08:44:51 AM
Yay! When?
Bette x
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Post by: san on August 22, 2012, 08:48:15 AM
September I think. Larry Hagman was on the One Show on Monday talking about it.
I use to love Dallas and the other programme that was a spin off from it. Can't remember the name  :-\
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Post by: purplenanny on August 22, 2012, 09:01:15 AM
 :clapping: (http://:clapping:)  Downton Abbey.. I love it! Any idea when?? PN x x
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Post by: CLKD on August 22, 2012, 09:19:41 AM
I saw the programme about Prince Phillip's mum last night, really interesting piece of living history!
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Post by: Bette on August 22, 2012, 09:42:25 AM
Looking forward to Parade's End on Friday.
Bette x
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Post by: Dyan on August 22, 2012, 10:36:41 AM
Purplenanny- don't know yet when Downtons on.
It was announced on my local radio station this morning cos its the presenters favourite programme.
Will let you know when I find out.
Dyan :)
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Post by: Dyan on August 22, 2012, 10:41:45 AM
How is your husband PN?
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Post by: CLKD on August 22, 2012, 02:52:04 PM
Who Do you Think You Are again tonight  :bounce:
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Post by: purplenanny on August 22, 2012, 03:25:27 PM
Thanks Dyan, I can't wait!

Thanks for asking about hubby, kind of you to remember. No change really. I have managed to bring his appt forward to next week so will ask about reducing meds. Scared about it but got to try. CPN nurse seems to agree.

Sorry ladies, off topic, but wasn't sure where/how to answer elsewhere!

Purplenanny x x
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Post by: pixie on August 22, 2012, 06:42:53 PM
Top of the Pops 1977 on at the moment, flipping' heck it seems like a lifetime away.  The Bay City Rollers! ;D
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Post by: Cazikins on August 22, 2012, 08:06:35 PM
Bay City Rollers  :banana:, seems like yesterday pixie.

Mount Pleasant is back on tonight (Sky Living I think).

P.S. Just realised it's on NOW... just as well it's on plus one.
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Post by: flushtered on August 22, 2012, 08:21:19 PM
Shang-a-lang!  Loved Bay City Rollers! I had a white v-neck with the black round edges, not tartan! ;D
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Post by: Heron on August 23, 2012, 08:40:10 AM
Saw the Bay City Rollers in Ipswich back in the day...... Slightly relieved there is no photographic evidence...!

Don't forget the tissues if you watch Gregg Wallace on iplayer (Who do You Think You Are). Worth a look. S. x
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Post by: Tea and Toast on August 23, 2012, 09:34:58 AM
Les McKewan is touring this year! I am considering going to see the BCR soon!!! All together ladies- B A Y , B A Y , B A Y C I T Y, with a R O Double L E R S ...Bay City Rollers are the Best!!!!!!! :whist:
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Post by: Heron on August 23, 2012, 01:28:28 PM
Now, let me think ..... Where did I put those tartan trews and braces?  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on August 23, 2012, 07:31:33 PM
Gregg Wallace story was very involved, interesting and they had a tragic past  :'(

Veulta at 9.00 p.m.!
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Post by: san on August 23, 2012, 07:34:14 PM
what channel CLKD? whats it about. I haven't heard of it
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Post by: CLKD on August 23, 2012, 07:35:08 PM
It's the Spanish cycling race and will be on one of the +4 channels - think it's ITV  ??? at 9.00 p.m. it's been on at 7.00 previously.
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Post by: san on August 23, 2012, 07:46:13 PM
 :rofl: I thought it was going to be a drama  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on August 23, 2012, 07:48:33 PM
It was the other evening when there was a crash in the peleton which SKY ignored and sped off ahead  ::)
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Post by: pixie on August 23, 2012, 08:24:09 PM
Watching Springwatch - relaxing programme with the very lovely Martin Hughes Games - soothing voice might help us all sleep later!!! ;D
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Post by: san on August 24, 2012, 09:47:42 PM
So who watched Parade's End? What do you think.
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Post by: grandy on August 24, 2012, 10:22:47 PM
Recorded it!
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Post by: pixie on August 25, 2012, 11:31:38 AM
Grumpy old men! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Dyan on August 25, 2012, 12:03:20 PM
Recorded parades end.
Did start to watch Gates but didn't go much on that.
Watching the new series of mount pleasant and loving the Accused dramas.
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Post by: CLKD on August 25, 2012, 01:08:16 PM
Himself watched it but it was on too late for me  ::) - paras begin soon  :-*
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Post by: Tea and Toast on August 25, 2012, 01:26:43 PM
Oh No! I missed Mount Pleasant! I didn't realise it had started back! I will see if I can catch up online- not sure if possible. Thanks for the Heads up Dyan!
Looking forward to Paralympics too!
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Post by: san on August 25, 2012, 02:03:29 PM
Oh No! I missed Mount Pleasant! I didn't realise it had started back! I will see if I can catch up online- not sure if possible.
9pm tonight Sky Living. It's being repeated  ;)
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Post by: Tea and Toast on August 25, 2012, 02:18:14 PM
Thank you San! brilliant! I have something to look forward to now!!
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Post by: Dyan on August 25, 2012, 02:21:46 PM
well done you two! Enjoy!
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Post by: san on August 25, 2012, 04:01:25 PM
it's the little things  :D
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Post by: Bette on August 26, 2012, 08:11:47 AM
A couple of good things starting this week - Murder (BBC2, Mon) by the director of my favourite Nordic crime dramas but set in Nottingham and a new series of Ins. George Gently (BBC1, Mon.)
It'll be a few weeks before I get round to seeing them, though. OH is home a lot at the moment and I watch those sorts of things when he's at work!
Bette x
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Post by: purplenanny on August 26, 2012, 08:19:35 AM
Goerge Gently is great! What a charmer!

Did anyone watch The Last Weekend? First part last Sunday - I caught up last night and it is very good. 2nd part tonight - 3 parter

I also thought Greg Wallace was good, very emotional. Interesting programme when it doesn't delve too far back

 
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Post by: Dyan on August 26, 2012, 09:52:15 AM
Thanks PN.
Had forgotten about The Last Weekend. ::)

Watched a good movie last night 'Justice' with Nicolas Cage.
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Post by: Bette on August 26, 2012, 10:29:56 AM
A couple of good things starting this week - Murder (BBC2, Mon) by the director of my favourite Nordic crime dramas but set in Nottingham and a new series of Ins. George Gently (BBC1, Mon.)
Sorry - they're both tonight!  :-[
I forgot The Last Weekend too - is it worth watching it if I've missed the 1st episode?
Bette x
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Post by: Bette on August 26, 2012, 10:35:16 AM
Good Cop on Thurs looks promising.
Bette x
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Post by: san on August 26, 2012, 12:51:42 PM
George Gently for me tonight. Love Martin Shaw. Judge John Deed was one of my favourites
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Post by: Cazikins on August 26, 2012, 01:19:51 PM
OH has been watching MOTO GP, I just watch because of their b*ms  ;D ;D
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Post by: CLKD on August 26, 2012, 05:39:05 PM
I missed MotoGP - was it good?  I like the bums too  ;D especially The Doctor's  :-*

Wogan was back on Radio 2 this morning, is it a co-incidence that Dallas returns soon  ;D
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Post by: sandie w on August 26, 2012, 06:04:55 PM

yes CKLD Moto GP was good. Danny Pedrose won, Lorenzo 2nd and Cal Crutchlow was 3rd.

TM
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Post by: san on August 26, 2012, 07:05:52 PM
is it a co-incidence that Dallas returns soon  ;D
Channel 5 Wednesday Spetember 5th at 9pm ..

get the impression I'm looking forward to this  ;D
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Post by: Cazikins on August 27, 2012, 10:02:19 AM
We watched A touch of Cloth last night - it was hilarious & very tongue in cheek humour.
Then we watched that new one with Julia Davies in, that was good too.
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Post by: san on August 27, 2012, 06:14:57 PM
Watching the Edinburgh Tattoo ..
New series of New Tricks starts tonight 
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Post by: CLKD on August 27, 2012, 08:44:53 PM
Edin Tatoo was really good, particularly the drummers from Switzerland  :o

Then I watched the cycle show ............
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Post by: san on August 27, 2012, 09:36:53 PM
the drummers were brilliant  :)

New Tricks was a bit sad  :-\
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Post by: flushtered on August 29, 2012, 02:58:03 PM
Enjoyed the Accused last night.
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Post by: CLKD on August 29, 2012, 02:58:29 PM
Who Do You Think You Are: Jean Luc Picard tonight  ;)
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Post by: Margarett on August 29, 2012, 04:33:42 PM
No, it's Patrick Stewart tonight, CLKD.
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Post by: Bette on August 29, 2012, 04:34:42 PM
 ;D
Bette x
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Post by: san on August 29, 2012, 05:26:50 PM
I love him.  :love: I will try not to dribble while I'm watching it  ;D
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Post by: pixie on August 29, 2012, 05:42:07 PM
Top of the Pops 1977 on at 7.30pm at BBC 4 tonight! :D

Does anyone know when the paralympics opening ceremony is?
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Post by: san on August 29, 2012, 05:45:21 PM
Top of the Pops 1977 on at 7.30pm at BBC 4 tonight! :D

Does anyone know when the paralympics opening ceremony is?
8pm on channel 4 tonight pixie
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Post by: pixie on August 29, 2012, 06:37:56 PM
Thanks San I looked at every channel except that one! 
Good grief showaddy waddy on Top of the Pops  ;D
Men used to wear such tight trousers!!
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Post by: Dyan on August 29, 2012, 08:15:01 PM
 :o pixie ;D
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Post by: CLKD on August 30, 2012, 03:14:41 PM
Patrick Stewart was good  :-* and quite complicated too !
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Post by: Margarett on August 30, 2012, 04:03:35 PM
I thought it was a very interesting program, not sure it was genealogy though! Would have like to know more about his mother's side. she sounded wonderful.
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Post by: Tea and Toast on August 30, 2012, 04:47:13 PM
San- I was on a flight with Patrick Stewart once!
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Post by: san on August 30, 2012, 05:28:23 PM
I really like him. Star Trek  :)
I enjoyed the programme last night and thought it was great he found out why his dad was the way he was. Amazing what the war did to some men. Completely changed his character.
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Post by: san on August 30, 2012, 05:57:15 PM
Alfie Boe on the One Show  :D
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Post by: Margarett on August 30, 2012, 06:04:35 PM
Love him!
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Post by: san on August 30, 2012, 06:17:13 PM
and me. I have a feeling there will be a queue for him  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on August 31, 2012, 03:14:20 PM
He's lovely to watch but often sings out of tune  :o ........... I knew she had gone wrong at the opening ceremony  ::) by the looks they exchanged!

Para-olympics anyone, I can't find out what is on, when  >:(
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Post by: pixie on August 31, 2012, 05:22:32 PM
 :madeyes: Dyan   ;D
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Post by: Dyan on August 31, 2012, 09:55:25 PM
 :great: pixie
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Post by: pixie on September 02, 2012, 04:33:26 PM
Going to spend the evening watching John Barrowmans Dallas later on. ;)
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Post by: Bette on September 02, 2012, 04:39:59 PM
We tried to watch that the other night but just couldn't cope with his histrionics, gave up after 10 mins.  :o Shame, as we were looking forward to seeing some old clips in preparation for the new series.  :(
Bette x
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Post by: CLKD on September 02, 2012, 04:43:10 PM
I missed him as we were watching La Veulta  ::)- a different kind of histrionics  ;D
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Post by: pixie on September 02, 2012, 09:20:57 PM
I missed it in the end after having two phone calls!! :-X
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Post by: Dyan on September 03, 2012, 05:01:27 PM
Did anyone watch the concluding part of 'The Last Weekend'
Sunday night?
The ending Derrr! :-\
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Post by: Bette on September 03, 2012, 05:19:46 PM
That's interesting, Dyan. I've got it recorded (all but the 1st episode  ::) ) - maybe it isn't worth bothering with?  ???
Bette x
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Post by: Margarett on September 03, 2012, 06:36:43 PM
I've recorded it, but haven't watched it yet.
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Post by: honeybun on September 03, 2012, 07:31:52 PM
New Tricks is on tonight and its usually quite good.

Not fond of JB....he is just to much in your face for me. I always expect him to put on a tutu and start dancing. If you watch him being interviewed by a Scottish channel his accent suddenly returns.

For heavens sake....make up your mind man.....are you American in America....English in England....or a Scotsman in Scotland.

Gets right on my wick that does.

Honeyb
x  ;D
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Post by: flushtered on September 04, 2012, 02:29:04 PM
I watched New tricks last week, but in Scotland on our STV channel last night was the start of a two part drama 'Mothers Son' with Hermione Norris and one of the McCann trio (can't remember which one, get them muddled) and it was good - on again tonight.

I feel same about JB - pain in the proverbial a**!
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Post by: Dyan on September 04, 2012, 05:40:11 PM
ooo,got  'A Mothers Son' recorded flushered.
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Post by: flushtered on September 04, 2012, 05:51:21 PM
OH gave me a dilemma - we watched the Accused on BBC last Tuesday, but a Mother's son is on at same time tonight on other channel  ::) and we cancelled Sky last week, so cannot record one.  OH suggested watching the Accused and then catching a Mother's son on STV+1 after it, but that would mean staying up until 11pm, past my bedtime  :o So a Mother's son wins, won't bother with the Accused or may catch it on i player tomorrow?  Decisions, decisions!!!
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Post by: Margarett on September 04, 2012, 06:30:27 PM
Watched the last part of the Last Weekend. Wish I hadn't bothered. very predictable.
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Post by: Bette on September 04, 2012, 06:41:57 PM
I think that I'll ditch it then; I've got far too many things recorded as OH and I have been doing lots of things while he's been on holiday rather than watching telly.  :thankyou: for helping me to decide!
Bette x
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Post by: san on September 06, 2012, 04:18:37 PM
anyone see Dallas last night? I've just watched it on catch up. Forgot it was starting  ::)
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Post by: catweazle on September 06, 2012, 05:05:49 PM
Yes I saw it San.
I can't believe I was a teenager when it was on first time round!  :o
Hope it lives up to expectations  :)

Catweazle x

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Post by: san on September 06, 2012, 05:28:30 PM
I was a teen too  ;D

I think I'm going to enjoy this new series  ;)
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Post by: Cazikins on September 06, 2012, 07:29:20 PM
Shameless is back on next week.  :) :)
 
Celebrity Juice tonight. ;D ;D

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Post by: san on September 06, 2012, 07:48:14 PM
I've put a reminder on Good Cop. I enjoyed last weeks
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Post by: poppykins51 on September 08, 2012, 08:42:13 AM
Hi San,
what an opportunity I have missed!!! My nephew is an editor and he knows quite a few new up and coming actors. He got married at the beginning of July and Warren, who plays the lead in good cop was there!! He must have already recorded good cop by then. I remember his face, but if I'd have seen him in ' good cop ' before the wedding, I would have had my picture taken about 10 times with him, and got his autograph, because , of course, he's going to be playing James Bond at some time in the future.......ha! I think he is a good actor though, and I really enjoyed the second episode this week. I wonder if he kills them all, and if he gets away with it. I tried to get it out of my nephew, but he says he doesn't know, but he doubts he will.   
pops xxx
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Post by: san on September 08, 2012, 09:17:58 PM
I think he'll get away with it .... I hope so anyway. This weeks was just as good as the first. Shame there's only 4. We need more good dramas.

You are very lucky having the nephew you have.  ;)

At the moment I'm watching Last Night at the Proms. Love it  :D
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Post by: CLKD on September 09, 2012, 07:44:54 AM
That Bruch violin concerto was almost perfect  :-* - Himself was flipping through the programmes between Murray  >:( and le Veulta  :) and stopped briefly at BBC2.  I ran upstairs to watch the end ....... she missed a couple of notes in the last movement I think  :o - can't believe that she won Young Musician of the Year in 2004  :o
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Post by: Taz2 on September 09, 2012, 09:48:13 AM
I had to turn my music up in the dining room as husband was listening to that violin thing. I still can't bear the sound of them - makes me so GRRRRRR!

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on September 09, 2012, 11:32:13 AM
You need to 'listen' rather than hear a violin when it's played properly .......... I hear the child next door practicing  >:( and she doesn't have much talent - yet  ::)

F1 not on until this evening so a whole day to meself pottering  :-*
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Post by: Dyan on September 09, 2012, 12:25:34 PM
     DOWNTON ABBEY!
              Returns
     Next Sunday ITV1 9pm

Yyyyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: littleminnie on September 09, 2012, 12:34:51 PM
Lots of new programmes on at the moment, I can't keep up.
Dragons Den starts tonight and Strictly soon. Maybe I should give up working.  :)
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Post by: Dyan on September 09, 2012, 12:40:19 PM
Oo thanks for that LM.
Didn't realise Dragons Den was on tonight.
U ok?
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Post by: purplenanny on September 09, 2012, 01:31:57 PM
Downton Abbey and Strictly, my absolute favourites!! Roll on next weekend! Yay!

dragons Den is great so will watch that one too! Not sure on the Hilary lady? Bit scary  :o (http://:o)
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Post by: flushtered on September 10, 2012, 02:31:47 PM
Liked Scapegoat last night.
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Post by: CLKD on September 15, 2012, 07:32:47 PM
nearly 4 hours of Fairport last night  :-* from the comfort of our settee, no sitting on the end of the row wondering if panic will set in and cosy warm: unlike at the Reunion Field in August  ;)
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Post by: Taz2 on September 16, 2012, 10:08:49 PM
What's the Reunion Field?

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on October 10, 2012, 07:03:57 PM
The 1 Show
Who do You Think You Are (tonight)
Mamma Mia! last night  :-*

There's a new programme with Paul Martin in the afternoons about crafts across the UK
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Post by: Cazikins on October 25, 2012, 08:28:14 PM
I don't suppose anyone has been watching Lilyhammer on BBC4?  ???

It is in English & Norwegian (with subtitles). The main character (Johnny) is an American, & has been given a new ID from the FBI for giving evidence against the Mafia in the USA.

He is an actor that was in The Sopranos (a brilliant series). OH & I are well in to it - it is so different from other programmes, & is quite funny in places. Trouble is it finishes next week.

Another good programme is the comedy "Cuckoo" (it's on BBC3 in a moment) it stars that big tall comedy actor that was the teacher in The Inbetweeners... oh crikey, what's his name....  it is so funny & well worth a watch.

Cazi xx
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Post by: pixie on October 25, 2012, 09:49:32 PM
Did anyone see The Choir tonight?  What an uplifting programme, shame it was the last one.  :-\
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Post by: Bette on October 26, 2012, 09:21:02 AM
Started watching ER again from the very beginning. It really is excellent.
Bette x
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Post by: changesbabe on October 26, 2012, 02:45:49 PM
Hey pixie just caught up with the choir on replay this afternoon - I loved it. Felt very emotional at the end. I thought the best choir won too. Wish I was in one of Gareth's choirs! Xxx
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Post by: CLKD on October 26, 2012, 03:21:38 PM
I think that Gareth Maloone is a gem  :-* - so inspirational!  Good Show and all the choirs singing together at the end  :-* :-*

Taz - the Reunion Field is near Banbury where Fairport Convention convene every August with many talented guest artists  ;) - over 20,000 people congregate so it's far too busy for moi
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Post by: Taz2 on October 26, 2012, 05:43:23 PM
Thanks CLKD. Is that Cropredy?

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on October 27, 2012, 01:16:04 PM
Yep. 
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Post by: lady57 on October 27, 2012, 02:19:46 PM
Gareth has proved he has a gift for inspiring and motivating people to sing and he gets results. I thoroughly enjoyed the series. I watched the programme about the people with cancer forming a choir and i couldn't help wishing he was helping them but perhaps he would have been a bit too full on for some of them. I can't believe he is married with a daughter he looks so young and fresh faced, like a student  :)
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Post by: CLKD on October 27, 2012, 03:04:55 PM
Maybe singing keeps him young and fresh faced  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on November 14, 2012, 12:55:37 PM
It was almost 1.00 before I got to sleep this morning well by then my head was racing so I didn't drop off until after 4.00 a.m. and the sciatica was pulling too  >:(

I was engrossed in the programme about finding more about head injury by putting victims into an MRI scanner and seeing how much spark was in the brain when asked specific questions.   :o the results may well turn care of coma affected patients on it's head.

Then I turned over and got into a programm about Service personnel writing, performing and taking part in a specially written play which after 3 months rehersal went into the West End.  An eye opener for sure.
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Post by: Bette on November 16, 2012, 07:35:02 PM
The Killing 3 starts tomorrow - BBC4 - can't wait!
Bette x
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Post by: littleminnie on November 17, 2012, 09:49:14 AM
That's the last one they are making Bette.
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Post by: Bette on November 17, 2012, 10:58:50 AM
I know  :'(
Bette x
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Post by: changesbabe on November 17, 2012, 11:34:39 AM
Hey bette thanks for the heads up - have set my tv to record the series! At last I will have something to get my teeth into on the tv! Going to wait a few weeks before I start watching that way I can watch more than one episode at a time. Xxx
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Post by: Bette on November 17, 2012, 11:50:47 AM
The best bit is that there are 2 episodes a week!  ;)
Bette x
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Post by: changesbabe on November 17, 2012, 11:58:34 AM
Ooh even better! I think there are ten episodes so with two a week we should be done by Christmas - perfect to watch after the craziness of Christmas. Xxx
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Post by: Bette on November 17, 2012, 12:16:01 PM
Only 10? Maybe it's 10 weeks worth which means 20 episodes!  :P
Bette x
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Post by: Margarett on November 17, 2012, 12:51:11 PM
I think it's 10 episodes in 5 weeks.We didn't watch the first 2 series, will we be able to "get in to it" do you think?
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Post by: Bette on November 17, 2012, 01:45:10 PM
I should think so. Obviously you won't know the full "back story" of the main character (the detective, Sarah Lund) but the mystery aspect is always great and there will be lots of new characters anyway. I'm completely hooked having just watched the 1st episode of the 1st series by chance assuming that the sub-titles would put me off.  ::)
Bette x
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Post by: Bette on November 18, 2012, 09:56:23 AM
Really enjoying Secret State - excellent "serious" drama - and looking forward to "Last Tango in Halifax" for a bit of light entertainment. Love Anne Reid. Did anyone see her in that "arthouse" film when she had a steamy affair with a younger man - Daniel Craig?! Phew!  :sweatdrop:  ;D
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Post by: lady57 on November 20, 2012, 05:42:08 PM
Yes it's on tonight, looks good  :) Anyone watching Crickley Hall?
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Post by: purplenanny on November 20, 2012, 05:50:31 PM
Yes, I am looking forward to that this evening, looks good

I watched Crikley Hall, but honestly, I was very scared and jumpy!  :o (http://:o)Now have the dilema of being scared for part two or not watching it!!  :-\ (http://:-\)

When is Secret State on Bette? am I too late to catch up do you think?
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Post by: littleminnie on November 20, 2012, 06:10:30 PM
Is anyone watching 'Elementary' on Sky? If so is it any good?
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Post by: Bette on November 20, 2012, 06:19:47 PM
Secret State is on tomorrow, purplenanny. Episode 2 is on catch up until then and there's a quick resume at the beginning.  ;)
Haven't got Sky but the reviews of Elementary have been awful, I'm afraid.  :(
Bette x
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Post by: purplenanny on November 20, 2012, 06:27:01 PM
Thanks Bette! x
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Post by: changesbabe on November 20, 2012, 07:23:03 PM
Hmm I started to watch crickley hall but found it really slow and confusing so I flicked over - did I miss something? Xxx
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Post by: Margarett on November 20, 2012, 07:29:49 PM
I thought Crickley Hall was good, except the music! It was so loud that at times it was impossible to hear the dialogue!
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: san on November 20, 2012, 08:20:30 PM
Holby followed by Last Tango in Halifax. Tuesday night just got good
:parti:
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Post by: flushtered on November 22, 2012, 03:50:47 PM
Liked Last tango in Halifax and watched Crickley Hall on iplayer earlier, liked that too.  Also watched first part of The Killing III and got into that too even though it's sub titles and I'd not seen any of it before.
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Post by: littleminnie on November 27, 2012, 04:50:39 PM
Enjoyed Crickley Hall this week. Is Cam alive or not?
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Post by: Bette on November 27, 2012, 05:04:40 PM
Last Tango in Halifax is great but couldn't get into Crickley Hall. Seem to have missed some Dallas episodes although I thought that I'd set the whole series to record.  :-\ Such a shame that there won't be any more JR.  :'(
Bette x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: flushtered on November 27, 2012, 05:43:08 PM
I'm so enjoying Crickley Hall, just watched second part this afternoon and can't wait for more.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on November 27, 2012, 07:48:42 PM
Afternoon TV is a real draw in this wet, windy weather:

To Buy or not to Buy: turn over to BBC1 for Escape to the Country: then over to a Plus1 Channel for Buy Home in the Sun or away: then ............  :whist:
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: flushtered on December 04, 2012, 08:32:18 PM
Disappointed that Crickley Hall has finished, think they could have made it last for another few parts.  Last Tango in Halifax looks like it's going to be more interesting than I first thought, on in 1/2 hour.   I've still to catch up with Saturday's Killing III.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on December 05, 2012, 02:01:09 PM
Sat and watched Royal Variety on Monday
Off to see Escape to the Country later .........
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Bette on December 05, 2012, 02:20:42 PM
Looking forward to The Firm and The Town. The Killing III is excellent - one episode behind.
Bette x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: littleminnie on December 05, 2012, 08:54:01 PM
The Killing Tree on Monday looks good.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on December 07, 2012, 09:26:49 PM
Been watching tennis from the Royal Albert Hall.  I don't like tennis but enjoy the vets. matches at this time of year.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Taz2 on December 07, 2012, 11:54:10 PM
Do you mean The Poison Tree littleminnie? If so, I really enjoyed the book.

Taz x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: littleminnie on December 08, 2012, 09:05:21 AM
Yes Taz, I mean The Poison Tree. That's because I was thinking about The Killing as I was typing. Lol
LM x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Taz2 on December 08, 2012, 09:40:13 AM
 ;D ;D
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Post by: changesbabe on December 08, 2012, 09:57:48 AM
Heading off to aviemore today with the box set of homeland in my case. It's amazing how these things end up in your trolley as you go round the supermarket - hee hee! Can't wait to watch it. Xxx
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Post by: Taz2 on December 08, 2012, 10:10:04 AM
Have a good time H&S xx   :)

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Post by: oldsheep on December 08, 2012, 10:54:05 AM
More Sarah Lund tonight. Only 2 more weeks to go  :'(
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Post by: Cazikins on December 30, 2012, 08:25:07 PM
Semi Finals of Darts tonight - watching it with Hubby & it is brilliant, really exciting.
James Wade 2 sets - Van Gerwin 3 sets. VG got a 9 darter...
It's the first to 6 sets that wins it to go through to the finals.
It's on Sky Sports 1 if anyone is interested.
xx
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Update, the Dutchman won.
_________________________________________________

Next up is Phil Taylor V Raymond Van Barnevald.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: pixie on January 02, 2013, 12:46:53 PM
I watched Miranda last night, which was really very funny. ;D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on January 02, 2013, 01:42:36 PM
Didn't see that pixie but watched Mrs Browns Boys which was on after- hilarious!!! ;D

Looking forward to the new series of Stella starting next wk.
Can't remember which day though.
Will let you all know when I find out,if interested.
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Post by: CLKD on January 07, 2013, 07:35:16 PM
Gordon Buchanon and the polar bears on later this evening  :o
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on January 11, 2013, 08:19:32 AM
Stella starting Tonight 9pm SKY 1 HD.

Enjoyed silent witness last night.
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Post by: CLKD on February 17, 2013, 09:22:30 PM
Midwives was good tonight. 
Brian Cox on now, but he sends me to sleep  ::)
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Post by: lily on February 18, 2013, 09:12:56 PM
The penguins are on, was great last week.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on February 19, 2013, 11:04:31 AM
Sweet, penguins  :-*
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on March 09, 2013, 10:42:48 AM
Looking forward to the new series of 'Starlings' with Brendon Coyle & Leslie Sharp.
Starting soon on Sky 1/Sky 1 HD.

Did anyone see 'Derek' channel 4 on Wednesdays 10pm with Ricky Gervais & Karl Pilkington?

Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on March 11, 2013, 07:48:49 PM
Nope.

Didn't see Midwives either, thought it best not to antagonise Mother who would keep 'on' about how giving birth wasn't 'like that in my day'  ::)  ......... as it was we had to put up with her going on about David Barby, who died suddenly during 2012 .......... when watching Flog It! she says 'he looked well there', 'it's so sad', 'he doesn't look poorly' ...........  :cuss:
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Elena on March 11, 2013, 07:51:54 PM
Sorry CLKD but that made me smile!!!
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: libby1 on March 11, 2013, 07:55:46 PM
Yes, I'm looking forward to 'Starlings" too  :)

Am so going to miss 'Stella" my favourite programme for a long time  :(

Libby
x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Taz2 on March 11, 2013, 10:53:27 PM
I guess you do look well right up to the time the brain hemorrhage hits.  :(

Taz x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Rowan on March 12, 2013, 09:36:08 AM
Will really miss "Call the Midwife" but "Shetlands" looks as if it will be good, http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/shetland/
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Post by: CLKD on March 12, 2013, 10:37:31 AM
She couldn't get that part though Taz  >:( - it spoils anything that we want to watch together as she keeps whittering <sigh>

Embarrassing bodies was aimed at the men folk last night  ;)
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Post by: littleminnie on March 12, 2013, 11:00:23 AM
Wasn't impressed with Shetlands, thought it was a bit dreary.  :-\
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on March 12, 2013, 01:58:05 PM
Not good for their Tourist Industry either  :(
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on March 18, 2013, 09:05:41 AM
Another series starting tomorrow (Tuesday)9pm BBC 1
"The syndicate"
Saw the first one with Stacey ( don't know her real name )
from Gavin & Stacey.
Really enjoyed that.
I think this one has Amelda  Steadman? in it( also from Gavin & Stacey )
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Elena on March 18, 2013, 09:25:04 AM
Broadchurch episode 3 tonight.  I'm really enjoying it.  Glad I recorded previous episodes though as I re-ran the end of last week's last night and noticed something I'd previously missed  :-X
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on March 18, 2013, 09:53:25 AM
ooo yes Milliemoo forgot about Broadchurch!
Enjoying that one too.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Rowan on March 18, 2013, 10:52:54 AM
There was a good program last night with David Suchet about Agatha Christie called "Perspectives" I have recorded it to watch later.

http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/vsdcp/perspectives--series-3---1-perspectives-david-suchet---the-mystery-of-agatha-christie
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on March 18, 2013, 04:20:14 PM
I watched the programme about the Queen on the Plus1 channel so didn't have time to watch David Suchet, another that I would have enjoyed  ::)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on July 03, 2013, 01:25:15 PM
Did anyone see the start of the 2nd series of the 'Starlings' last night on sky 1 with Brendan Coyle & Lesley Sharp?

For anyone who watched and enjoyed the first series,
'The Cafe' returns in a couple of weeks,sky 1,with Ralf Little.
"Laters" ;D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: grumpyandIknowit on July 03, 2013, 02:04:38 PM
The only good programme last night was Luther - welcome back Idris Elba! Pity it is only on for 4 episodes!
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: littleminnie on July 03, 2013, 04:59:40 PM
Luther is the only decent thing that's on all week!
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Rowan on July 03, 2013, 05:13:21 PM
Kicking myself for missing last nights "Secrets form the Workhouse  Episode 1 with Felicity Kendal, its about tracing ancestors back to the work house.

Hope its repeated or I will see if its on Catch up.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on July 03, 2013, 06:33:24 PM
I watched but it all seemed doom and gloom  ??? ......... much wailing from Barbara Taylor Bradford .........  ::)
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Post by: Taz2 on July 04, 2013, 06:22:52 AM
I started watching it but lost interest I'm afraid.

Taz x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Witches Cat on July 04, 2013, 06:48:59 AM
Same here, Who do you think you are is much more interesting. The Cox chap carries on like it's some terrible thing that's just happened to his family, It was so long ago man, get over it....  The Taylor Bradford woman "cries" and there are no tears, all it does is show up her facelift lines. Felicity Kendall seems to be on the ball, she gets that it's history.    :-\
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Post by: Cazikins on July 05, 2013, 03:21:54 PM
It's that time of the year when there are no good programmes on.

Just as well we recorded Dexter & Justified mmmm I like the bloke in Justified, Timothy Olophant (sp). He's got a very sexy walk.

I was hoping that the 2nd series of the Starlings was going to be as good as the 1st series, but after watching the first episode the other night I am not holding my breath.

Keith Lemon always makes me laugh - but his series is due to end next week.

Cazi xx
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on September 21, 2013, 03:38:55 PM
Just a reminder for fans of Downton Abbey!

Tomorrow 9pm ITV.

Can't wait :)
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Post by: purplenanny on September 21, 2013, 03:46:30 PM
 :hapij: (http://:hapij:)  Thanks Dyan - I can't wait either!! shame about Matthew though  :( (http://:()

PN x x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on September 21, 2013, 04:12:03 PM
 :'( yes, liked him ;) PN

Dyan  XX
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Post by: Rowan on October 04, 2013, 10:50:59 AM
Don't think this has been on TV yet, hope I have not missed it!

Who Do You Think You Are?  Patrick Stewart.

Definitely one to record and keep.

http://vimeo.com/48747802

Really looking forward to seeing this, think CLKD will like it too :)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on October 05, 2013, 07:48:38 PM
there are several that have been advertised but not shown yet.  I am hoping that someone will be me a couple of DVDs on the older series so I can have another look-see!
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on October 23, 2013, 08:18:40 AM
I sat up late to watch James Cracknell last night.  Well: obsessive or what  ::) - beyond being sensible!

Next week it is David Weir ........
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Post by: Taz2 on October 23, 2013, 10:19:54 AM
I don't know who he is but how late did he keep you up?

Taz  :lol:
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Post by: CLKD on October 23, 2013, 10:43:39 AM
 ;D  .. too late, feel hung over this morning  ::)

James Cracknell - Olympic rower.  Rowed across the Atlantic with Ben Fogel.  Pushes himself to extremes  >:( - had a serious head injury received whilst cyling in the US in 2010.
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Post by: Taz2 on October 23, 2013, 11:22:07 AM
 :thankyou:
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Post by: Dyan on October 23, 2013, 04:41:16 PM
Anyone watching breathless?
Enjoying that! :)
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Post by: CLKD on October 23, 2013, 08:33:25 PM
No time!  Did catch up on British Super Bikes this evening, WOW what a close finish - 1 point in it ..........  ::)
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Post by: littleminnie on October 24, 2013, 04:31:29 PM
I'm watching it Dyan. I like it.
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Post by: littleminnie on November 02, 2013, 03:58:33 PM
Anyone watching The Tunnel?
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Taz2 on November 02, 2013, 04:22:04 PM
I've not heard of that one?

Taz x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on November 02, 2013, 04:24:54 PM
Me neither.  :-\ Anyone watching Karl Pilkington- "The Moaning of Life"? Hilarious!!!! ;D
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Post by: ellie on November 02, 2013, 04:36:52 PM
I am Dyan, how does he keep a straight face......I carnt  :D :D :D
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Post by: littleminnie on November 02, 2013, 05:34:13 PM
It's on Sky Atlantic. A body is found in the euro tunnel, halfway between the UK & France. Only watched two so far.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Taz2 on November 02, 2013, 05:36:28 PM
Thanks LM - might give that a look. Since feeling not quite up to scratch I have watched too much tv. My husband isn't used to having to fight for the remote and keeps asking me when I am going out to the pub again!

Taz x
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Post by: littleminnie on November 02, 2013, 05:38:12 PM
Well when do take the remote with you.  :)
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Post by: Taz2 on November 02, 2013, 05:52:14 PM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on November 03, 2013, 11:42:04 AM
You took the words out of my mouth  ;D

I resorted yesterday afternoon to watching Peter Andre  ::) - anything but the rugby  ;D
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Post by: Rose on November 03, 2013, 11:37:16 PM
Actually in the midst of all this drama in my life, I did laugh at Suzi's take on free to air TV in OZ! Ladies, British television is the best! The shows on here are dreadful that it's almost funny. I mostly watch DVD's as you wouldn't wish Aussie TV on anyone. I really miss TV from home  :'(
However...the weather is beautiful  >:D
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Post by: CLKD on November 04, 2013, 12:41:22 PM
BBC 1 has changed it's Schedule  ::) ......... haven't looked at the 'other' side yet ........
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Post by: CLKD on November 04, 2013, 05:26:08 PM
Gareth is getting the country singing again tonight  :-*
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Post by: littleminnie on November 04, 2013, 05:55:18 PM
Gareth who?
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Post by: Taz2 on November 04, 2013, 06:06:56 PM
Gareth?  :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: honeybun on November 04, 2013, 08:22:39 PM
Malone.

He was the one that had the soldiers wives singing. It's been going on a bit long for me now. Gettin g a bit boring to be honest.


Honeyb
X
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on November 05, 2013, 12:39:25 PM
They were at P&O Ferrys, singing on board  :o  :sick02: fortunately no one was  ;).  Didn't like the choices of songs though  :-\

Next week the programme is at another UK Company until they get whittled down to a sing-off ..........
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Post by: CLKD on November 21, 2013, 09:09:53 PM
well that was a wow programme with Liz - BBC1 - about unusual animal friendships  :-*
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on November 24, 2013, 01:14:11 PM
Anyone watching the 2nd series of " Last Tango in Halifax" with Anne Reid & Sarah Lancashire( Raquel from corrie)?
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: purplenanny on November 24, 2013, 01:25:18 PM
Hi Dyan,
Yes I am watching it, I did daze out a bit last week and felt it was a bit boring, but soon got back into it when it got interesting again! I do like the actors in it, they are all very good. Do you like it? PN x x
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Post by: Taz2 on November 24, 2013, 01:49:29 PM
well that was a wow programme with Liz - BBC1 - about unusual animal friendships  :-*

Who's Liz?

Yes, I'm watching Last Tango - think it's very good - a bit fanciful at times but still good.

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on November 24, 2013, 07:08:33 PM
I didn't see the first series but watched last week - perhaps some will buy Last Tango 1 for my birthday  ;)
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Post by: Taz2 on November 26, 2013, 11:20:23 PM
Good idea - it's only six quid on Amazon.

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on November 27, 2013, 07:46:31 PM
 :thankyou:
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on December 05, 2013, 09:49:04 PM
Too much to watch this evening  ::) and because we have an early start I am off for my bath.  No doubt some of the programmes will be repeated but I had choice and only one programme overlapped  8)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Taz2 on December 07, 2013, 02:13:02 PM
I've set this to record tonight - looks like a good mix of young and old(er) performers http://www.channel4.com/programmes/get-folked-the-great-folk-revival/episode-guide

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on December 07, 2013, 03:27:00 PM
Thanks for the reminder - where are you going that you need to 'set to record'  ???  ........
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Post by: Taz2 on December 07, 2013, 03:40:32 PM
I just set it to record in case I'm not in or someone else is watching something else. I saw it advertised a week ago so set it then so I wouldn't forget about it.

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on December 07, 2013, 03:47:46 PM
Oh Well Done You!
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Post by: Taz2 on December 07, 2013, 03:52:09 PM
I have learnt to go through the programmes at the beginning of the week and record all of the ones I don't want to miss. Someone on here said that once we got SkyPlus I wouldn't look back.. who was it.. they were right.. unfortunately I watch more tv now than I have ever done!

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on December 07, 2013, 05:18:25 PM
 :D  DH is looking for that programme right now, so that we can tick it off as 1 to watch  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on December 08, 2013, 04:44:27 PM
 :thankyou:  Taz - great programme though the 'commentator' gave the impression that there hasn't been any folk music since the 1960s  ;D ...... whereas we have been able to go to a different folk evening every night of the week, had we the energy  ::). During the early 1990s we were out every night, as well as going to various festivals across Northants/Oxon/Cambridgeshire ........ we travelled to s ee Whippersnapper as far as Leicester and down to Exeter  ::) including our dog who usually slept until it was time to return home.

Those were the days  :-X now I don't book tickets 'cos it means being trapped inside a hall  :-\
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Post by: Taz2 on December 08, 2013, 10:06:41 PM
I enjoyed it too and seeing Frank T was always going to be a nice Saturday night treat! I think the commentator was saying that the folk movement has suddenly been revived. Although it has always been there it hasn't been selling out stadiums or charting. I watched the itunes festival after it too which I enjoyed - especially The Lumineers. I like them but can't stand Mumford - don't know why!

I haven't heard of Whippersnapper but, then again, I was never really a folk person. I thought Billy Bragg came across ok for an oldie although not quite as old as me  ;D

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on December 09, 2013, 04:10:10 PM
Billy Bragg was never part of the folk scene  ;)  ::) .......... on the whole folk music has never charted which is way bands sell their records etc. at gigs.  Ralph McTell has had some success with 'streets of London' which is as apt now as when written  :'( and Gaud de Tait with Steeleye Span made it one C.mas.  Otherwise there is a lot of 'folk' music out there which is not heard main stream which is a pity.  We have a friend that is writing folk songs often, there are some gifted people 'out there' too  ;).  It was surprising how modern Pentangle sounded too  ::) - don't think I'm stuck in a rut  ;D


I remember standing in the field at Croprety Reunion in 1985 and wondering why  ::) but decided that 10,000 people can't all be wrong.  Now the Reunion tops over 20,000 so don't go any more, too many folks in the field <sigh>
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Post by: Taz2 on December 09, 2013, 05:51:30 PM
I think that was the point of the programme - folk music didn't used to chart but now it does - big time. My friend helps to organise Cropredy but I've never been as I have never found anyone I really wanted to see on the bill - maybe next year although I don't really fancy seeing Chas n Dave Marillion might be interesting all these years on.

I guess Billy Bragg was always a mix of folk-punk and folk-rock rather than true folk - a bit too angry for me.

Taz x
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Post by: Rowan on December 09, 2013, 06:12:37 PM
I am recording "The Bible" but not started watching it yet.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on December 09, 2013, 07:32:28 PM
What - you didn't get to see Alice Cooper last year  ::)  .......... we went until 1991.  But panic attacks took me from the field during the weekend, then we could sit in our cars and listen ........ then the price got too much for us ........
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Post by: Taz2 on December 09, 2013, 09:01:16 PM
No I think Alice Cooper is going back a bit too far for me - I like to watch the younger ones!! As festivals go it's not as expensive as some though - it's about £100 isn't it? I love 2000 Trees which is even cheaper and only has a 5000 capacity.

Taz x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on December 10, 2013, 11:29:01 AM
I haven't looked at the Fairport Prices lately, their tickets are on sale as C.mas gifts this year  ::) ......... but that's £200.00 plus diesal to get there, plus food, plus the effort of packing wet weather stuff, sun tan lotion: yep, I've sat in that field in all weathers  ;D: sometimes all weathers on one day  :o.

We used to take the dog.  2 chairs, one of which was stood in a large plastic bag sot hat her blanket went under my chair where she slept.  Being stood in the bag she couldn't wander out from behind, had to come out via my legs so I always knew where she was.  Large fishing umbrella, we were the first to start the large brolly idea - the next year there were 100s, plus people had flags on poles to locate their area.  Plus sitting in plastic bags for warmth with blankets and thick coats - and that is in August  :o.  Or baking hot so we had to go back to the car to get cool ..........
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Post by: Taz2 on December 10, 2013, 04:51:49 PM
Two days is £100 or three day's £110 - you could take the camper CLKD for an extra £35!!

Taz x  ;D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on December 10, 2013, 07:30:10 PM
 :o  in with all those others, someone might scratch it  ;D ......... I don't mix with lots of people these days can't even go see a show in the theatre now  :'(
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Post by: honeybun on December 10, 2013, 08:00:09 PM
I thought you did busy antique fairs CLKD.

My BIL is a bit peculiar about cars. He parks miles away from anyone in case his gets scratched or damaged in any way. We told him parking in quiet places was not a good idea as he would get his car pinched.....guess what he did....did he learn....nope....he still does it  ::)


Honeyb
X
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on December 11, 2013, 03:27:40 PM
I do antique fairs because I can come and go ......... no having to be penned in  ;)

Glued to the TV last night ........
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Post by: lily on December 12, 2013, 09:27:32 PM
Jonathan Ross is a bit risque on comedy awards tonight  :o  Suppose as it's channel 4 it is allowed  ::)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on December 13, 2013, 08:28:57 AM
Haven't had him or Russel Brand on TV since that debarcle a few years ago with the phone calls  >:( - if they are on, I switch over or off!  There's comedy and there's stupidity  ;) ...........

Strictly, holiday house programmes, antique programmes are all I seem to watch at the moment  :sigh:
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Post by: Taz2 on December 13, 2013, 09:33:32 AM
It's obviously what's suiting you at the moment CLKD so don't beat yourself up about it.

Taz x
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Post by: honeybun on December 13, 2013, 09:41:32 AM
Masterchef final last night and an unexpected winner.

I wanted Adam to win and I think the judges expected him to shine. Sadly it was not his day.

Enjoyed it though.


Honeyb
X
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Post by: CLKD on December 30, 2013, 07:59:21 PM
Have watched Gok in Panto and turned to BBC1 with Shrek - again  ::)  ………  Birds of a Feather on ITV later this week.  Not much else  ???
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Post by: Dyan on December 30, 2013, 08:16:50 PM
Mrs Browns Boys on New Year's Eve BBC1
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Post by: Taz2 on December 30, 2013, 11:39:02 PM
I'll be watching my mate Frank Turner on Celebrity Mastermind on Friday (I think it's Friday). Will be good for a giggle!

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on December 31, 2013, 02:09:43 PM
Really - his Choosen Subject will be ? what time?
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Post by: Taz2 on December 31, 2013, 02:30:38 PM
Iron Maiden! http://www.nme.com/news/frank-turner/74594

Taz  :xmas:
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Post by: CLKD on December 31, 2013, 03:35:42 PM
WOW!
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Post by: Taz2 on December 31, 2013, 04:25:23 PM
Wow?

Taz  :-\
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Post by: littleminnie on January 01, 2014, 01:59:48 PM
Sherlock is back tonight!
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Post by: CLKD on January 01, 2014, 04:16:05 PM
I laid in bed watching Gary Barlow  :-* last night ......... I am a  late starter  ;D
Would have watched Jools after mid-night but DH was tired  ::)
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Post by: ellie on January 01, 2014, 05:21:27 PM
Did anyone watch ....Open all hours again.......I used to really like it, but was very disappointed  with the Christmas special one .
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Post by: Taz2 on January 01, 2014, 06:05:52 PM
I thought they did a good job with what they had but maybe it's not going to work bringing a series back when the main character is dead?  My dad loved the original - I remember him chuckling all the way through. My mum wasn't so keen.

Taz x
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Post by: honeybun on January 01, 2014, 07:55:06 PM
I have been watching Harry Potter and really enjoying it. Tonight's the last one which I have not seen. Read all the books along with my kids. Never even pretented I was reading the adult ones.

It has been wonderful watching Harry Ron and Hermione grow up.
Makes me very nostalgic. Miss reading books to my children.

Honeyb
x
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Post by: Cazikins on January 03, 2014, 06:48:30 PM
Just seen that on BBC1 Celebrity Mastermind tonight (7pm) , there is a celeb on called Frank Turner. mmmmm can it be the same F.T. that we all have heard so much of. I think his chosen subject is Iron Maiden??????

Taz did you know or have I missed a post about it?

Cazi xx
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Post by: Taz2 on January 03, 2014, 06:53:43 PM
Did I know? Of course I did  ;D  It has given us all a chuckle - am recording it. http://www.nme.com/news/frank-turner/74594

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on January 03, 2014, 06:55:21 PM
Now about to watch it!
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Post by: Cazikins on January 03, 2014, 06:57:11 PM
Thank goodness for that Taz - thought you must know about it but couldn't find where you had posted about it (was worried you would miss it).
Recording it too... xxxx
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Post by: Taz2 on January 03, 2014, 07:30:17 PM
Thanks Cazi - I watched it.  8)
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Post by: CLKD on January 03, 2014, 07:32:27 PM
 :banana:   :hapij: 
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Post by: Taz2 on January 03, 2014, 07:41:30 PM
 :lol: 
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Post by: CLKD on January 03, 2014, 08:13:21 PM
I know nothing about Iron Maiden but could answer some of the general knowledge in all 4 celebs..

Watching Don Black programme now, then Robson fishing then bath and bed
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Post by: Pennyfarthing on January 08, 2014, 09:16:54 AM
I watched The 7.39 the last two nights and loved it.  Mind you I do think David Morrissey is gorgeous. :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
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Post by: Dyan on January 08, 2014, 11:11:28 AM
Yes I watched that PF.
Enjoyed it. Yes David Morrissey :o there's something about him
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Post by: CLKD on January 08, 2014, 12:23:37 PM
Does anyone think that day-time programmes are better than those shown in the evenings?  I could start watching at 9.00 a.m. (if we were out of bed  ;D ) and continue until well into the afternoon  ::)
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Post by: Taz2 on January 08, 2014, 04:25:27 PM
No - I tried to watch daytime programmes when I was not well but found them to be really boring and so staged in a lot of cases. Maybe I just didn't find the right ones!

Taz x
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Post by: Joyce on January 08, 2014, 04:29:46 PM
Not saying I don't watch daytime progs, but they are not better than evening ones IMHO. They tend to be "light" in nature, easy viewing. But we all look for different things in TV as in life.
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Post by: Dyan on January 08, 2014, 04:31:25 PM
Yes I love day time tv.
This morning,Bargain hunt, Drs, Dickensons real deal,
Deal or no deal,come dine with me.
There is always something on I like except loose women can't abide that one.
I don't know whether I'd say day time is better than nighttime but I do enjoy day time viewing.
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Post by: Joyce on January 08, 2014, 04:37:42 PM
Loose women is dreadful, not sure why it gets put forward for awards. It was ok when Kay Adams used to be on it. Another one I detest is Jeremy Kyle's show. Used to watch it too until lad from daughter's school appeared on it, she saw a totally different side to him & couldn't figure out why on earth he would have allowed himself to be so exposed on national TV.
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Post by: CLKD on January 08, 2014, 05:45:14 PM
Homes Under the Hammer: the one where people might go Down Under ………. one this morning showed rescuers being re-united with those they saved …..
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Post by: Pennyfarthing on January 08, 2014, 10:28:37 PM
Did anybody see secrets of the living dolls on mon night.  ?  OMG it was seriously weird but compulsive viewing. ;D
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Post by: Taz2 on January 08, 2014, 10:38:26 PM
Brief description there for those who missed it http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/tv-and-radio-reviews/10553718/Secrets-of-the-Living-Dolls-Channel-4-review.html

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on January 09, 2014, 11:16:55 AM
A similar programme had been on before - didn't watch it then.  Seriously deluded, some people  :o a few weeks ago there was a woman who bought 'baby' dolls, those that are shaped to look 'real' - apparently one can go to the manufacturer and choose how you want the 'baby' to look .........  :-X
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Post by: Taz2 on January 09, 2014, 11:23:56 AM
I don't see how you can get similar CLKD. You either dress your whole male body in a latex woman-mould "skin" or you don't?

It's not to do with being deluded either.

Buying a doll made to look like a baby is totally different!

Taz x  :-\
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Post by: Pennyfarthing on January 09, 2014, 01:41:06 PM
A similar programme had been on before - didn't watch it then.  Seriously deluded, some people  :o a few weeks ago there was a woman who bought 'baby' dolls, those that are shaped to look 'real' - apparently one can go to the manufacturer and choose how you want the 'baby' to look .........  :-X

You're talking about women who collected "reborn" dolls .... Dolls made to look and feel just like real babies. 

The living dolls are men who like to dress up in full latex gear complete with boobies, vagina, wig etc.  they reckon they're normal and 2 of them had 6 kids a piece!!  When they're in their outfits they look like grotesque dolls dressed in miniskirts, high heels etc.  Their face masks are truly awful and they have a peculiar gait because their rubber legs chafe I imagine.
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Post by: Rowan on January 09, 2014, 03:05:30 PM
I am in seventh heaven :) on Sky Sci/Fi each might from 6 to 9pm each might they have started the "Star Trek Zone" three different Star Trek series that inter connect.

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Post by: libby1 on January 09, 2014, 03:35:20 PM
Looking forward to Mr Selfridge and Stella  :)

Libby
x
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Post by: Rowan on January 09, 2014, 03:42:16 PM
The Nat Geo and Discovery channels are the ones I enjoy the most.
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Post by: Dyan on January 09, 2014, 06:12:36 PM
When is Stella back on libby1?
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Post by: libby1 on January 12, 2014, 07:56:14 PM
Not sure Dyan, just keep seeing "coming soon" trailors. But we love it and can't wait  :D

Libby
x
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Post by: CLKD on January 12, 2014, 09:35:08 PM
Guy Martin breaking records  :-*

Country File, Antiques Roadshow, half of Simon following the Tea Trail, Guy ……..
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Post by: Taz2 on January 12, 2014, 11:16:29 PM
I thought the tea trail was excellent. I've been looking at the website for the charity they mentioned http://www.joyforchildren.org.uk/

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on January 13, 2014, 10:41:00 AM
If the kids weren't working in the Plantations they may well be on the streets  :-\
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Post by: Dyan on January 13, 2014, 04:46:07 PM
New Series 'Mr Selfridge' starts on Sunday.
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Post by: Taz2 on January 13, 2014, 04:54:07 PM
Yes but the charity is aiming to change that so that they can be educated and get out of the poverty trap they find themselves in. It was well worth watching. It has certainly made me think about all the people who are working so hard for so little in order for me to sit down with my cup of tea.

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on January 13, 2014, 06:14:43 PM
What came across was how cheap our tea is despite going through all those procedures!
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Post by: CLKD on January 16, 2014, 11:32:51 AM
The animal programme filmed in Brazil has some interesting footage but oh the 'jeopardy' ....... why do makers feel that they have to instill an air of 'danger' etc.  >:( .......... I prefer watching film without commentary if all it will be is 'oh what happens next/danger/phew!'  ::)

Another programme about small animals is on tonight I think.

Reeves and Mortimer anyone  :-\  ???
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Post by: Dyan on January 17, 2014, 06:03:41 PM
Call the midwife starts on Sunday AND Mr Selfridge yay!!!
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Post by: Joyce on January 17, 2014, 06:34:51 PM
Yay Sunday night TV is on the up.  :)
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Post by: Dyan on January 17, 2014, 10:40:47 PM
 :great:
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Post by: valiantkate on January 18, 2014, 02:06:38 AM
Yeay, call the midwifw- comfy TV which I love. My OH takes the mick out of me for loving stuff like that. Specially love 'Chummy'. got to admit- I quite enjoy Guy Martins programmes too- Speed, (makes my heart speed up when I see him- ooo)
My guilty pleasure! ;)
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Post by: CLKD on January 18, 2014, 01:14:40 PM
Why guilty!  He's single, likes being single, likes 'going fast' .........  :-*

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Post by: Dyan on January 18, 2014, 01:53:41 PM
We've got to have some pleasures in life.  ;)
Mines the policeman in Doctors ooooooooo!!!! ;)
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Post by: CLKD on January 18, 2014, 03:09:31 PM
 ;D  ...... nowt on except horse racing this afternoon and when JP was thrown out the side door I came on here
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Post by: Rowan on January 19, 2014, 05:18:50 PM
I'm watching reruns of "Rosemary and Thyme" series on Sky HD for umpteen time, the first one was last night, it just relaxes me even though I almost know the scripts by heart.

Do wish they would do a new series.
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Post by: Cazikins on January 19, 2014, 07:17:14 PM
;D  ...... nowt on except horse racing this afternoon and when JP was thrown out the side door I came on here

JP or AP CLKD???
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Post by: honeybun on January 19, 2014, 07:36:34 PM
I am being force fed snooker at the moment. I have told the male members of the family that at 8pm I am watching Call the Midwife. Don't care where they go to watch the snooker but me and my cream egg are going to enjoy it.


Honeyb
x
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Post by: CLKD on January 19, 2014, 08:15:46 PM
Watching Midwives now  ;)
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Post by: Morwenna on January 20, 2014, 08:13:02 AM
I watched the first episode of 'Three Musketeers' - couldn't tell whether it was supposed to be funny or serious. Anyway for me it wasn't a patch on The Tudors. Not sure I will tune in next week  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on January 20, 2014, 12:27:45 PM
AP probably  :-*   ::)

Lots on last night.  The art programme with Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould is always interesting and at least the painting turned out to be an original  :o .........
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Post by: valiantkate on January 20, 2014, 12:45:04 PM
CKLD, I really enjoyed it too, now must visit some antique sales more...! Also enjoyed call the midwife too.
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Post by: CLKD on January 20, 2014, 03:53:08 PM
<wave> - Escape to the Country this afternoon ;-)
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Post by: CLKD on January 20, 2014, 08:42:59 PM
Winter Watch is on now ………. not much else to see  ::)
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Post by: Greyhoundgal on January 21, 2014, 01:29:31 PM
We treated ourselves to a new TV in the Sales - one of the "smart" TV's - it's fab and we're both loving it.  We've also taken out a Netflix a/c (£5.99 per month) so now have a huge choice of stuff to watch :)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on January 21, 2014, 01:58:45 PM
We hardly have time to watch what is on  ::) if only Sat. night viewing was better we would be well served.  Usually everything that we are interested in seeing is on 'at the same time' as other Channels have stuff we would like to watch ::)
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Post by: oldsheep on January 22, 2014, 10:44:50 AM
anyone watch the Naked Rambler last night? Pre programme I'd had some sympathy for him being persecuted. Not so sure now as he seemed narcissistic. Plus he wears a hat, socks and boots so can compromise on nudity when it suits him. Felt sorry for his poor old mum too.

Q for Greyhoundgal please. New Smart TV coming here soon too to replace our old one. Netflix - do they have a wide choice of films? Any old classic films or foreign films? We are still on a 2 DVD a month deal with Lovefilm and I see there's a Lovefilm app too. You can search Lovefilm for what they've got available, but Netflix seems to want you to sign up first?

Also am loving the Bridge 2.
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Post by: CLKD on January 22, 2014, 11:26:24 AM
Naked Rambler is trying to prove a point  ::) and as an aside, why are men allowed to go topless where they like but women ....... if we show too much the Police are called  >:( 'disturbing the peace', I hate to see men topless in crowded areas, food shopping etc..

Watched Paul O'Grady in Africa last night, a real wooow factor  :'(
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Post by: Greyhoundgal on January 22, 2014, 01:14:40 PM
anyone watch the Naked Rambler last night? Pre programme I'd had some sympathy for him being persecuted. Not so sure now as he seemed narcissistic. Plus he wears a hat, socks and boots so can compromise on nudity when it suits him. Felt sorry for his poor old mum too.

Q for Greyhoundgal please. New Smart TV coming here soon too to replace our old one. Netflix - do they have a wide choice of films? Any old classic films or foreign films? We are still on a 2 DVD a month deal with Lovefilm and I see there's a Lovefilm app too. You can search Lovefilm for what they've got available, but Netflix seems to want you to sign up first?

Also am loving the Bridge 2.
Hi Oldhseep

Yes, Netflix has a wide range of films, old and foreign as well plus lots of series if you have missed them.  I think with Netflix you can have a free 30-day trial so that might be worth looking into?  We had already seen it had things on it that we wanted as my son was already with them.  Currently hooked on "breaking bad" and "modern family" but have watched quite a lot of movies as well :)
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Post by: CLKD on January 27, 2014, 09:03:36 PM
Am watching an orbit around space  :o  BBC4

Been watching The Jump ……… everything the competitors are doing looks SO SCAREY  :o
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Post by: littleminnie on January 28, 2014, 08:19:32 AM
Anyone watching Hostages or Helix?
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Post by: Dyan on January 28, 2014, 03:54:21 PM
Nope ;)

Enjoyed Stella the other night though
DCi Banks on next Monday ITV1 9pm
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Post by: CLKD on January 29, 2014, 09:07:27 PM
The 1 Show followed by:
The Jump is getting interesting as the evenings wear on
Watching Sugar v Fat now ………..
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Post by: CLKD on January 31, 2014, 09:11:45 PM
The 1 Show
Mastermind 'cos there's nowt on at that time
Room 101 so that I could  :-* Michael Ball (who no longer wants toys sent to him, pants then  :-X )
Now The Jump - it's getting exciting!

Winter Olympics begin soon - anyone going to watch?
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Post by: littleminnie on February 01, 2014, 09:05:30 AM
Yes me! Looking forward to it.
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Post by: CLKD on February 01, 2014, 01:37:48 PM
Will need to stock the pantry and keep the heating on low  ;)
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Post by: Cazikins on February 02, 2014, 11:37:50 AM
I'm loving the Jump & can't wait for the Olympic games to start - them were the days when I use to go skiing...
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Post by: CLKD on February 02, 2014, 01:09:36 PM
I've never skiied but did ice skate when The Wash was hard enough  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on February 06, 2014, 09:08:13 PM
Royal Cousins at War …….. great look at History
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Post by: honeybun on February 06, 2014, 10:06:29 PM
George Gently.

Really enjoyed it tonight.


Honeyb
x
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Post by: Dyan on February 07, 2014, 04:09:25 PM
Oo yes! George Gently.
First time I've watched it- really enjoyed it last night.
Love the soundtrack too.
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Post by: CLKD on February 07, 2014, 05:34:50 PM
Sochi opening show on now ………. makes me feel cold
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Post by: CLKD on February 19, 2014, 10:25:41 PM
Have been watching Radio2 Folk Awards on Red Button from the Albert Hall  :-*
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Post by: Taz2 on February 20, 2014, 09:01:08 AM
Was it good? Who won the Young Folk Award?

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on February 20, 2014, 11:59:53 AM
 ;D  I have no idea ……….  but we enjoyed the Programme  ::) - Bellowhead opened ……….
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Post by: oldsheep on February 21, 2014, 12:44:29 PM
folk awards on catch up, as I'm sure you know Taz http://www.bbc.co.uk/events/e24mxj

Not live TV, but been watching a box set of HBO's Deadwood. It's really good, but you do have to get past the incredible levels of profanity. Ian McShane's never been better. I'd only seen him in Lovejoy, which I never liked, so this was a revelation. Wild West!
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Post by: Taz2 on February 21, 2014, 01:10:34 PM
Thanks oldsheep - I was just too lazy to watch it and took a short cut on here to try to find out who had won!

Taz x
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Post by: Taz2 on February 21, 2014, 01:13:02 PM
Have found the results here http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03ldc63/profiles/winners-nominees  Don't really recognise any of the names apart from Will Pound who played a local gig a couple of weeks ago which I missed. Not really into real folk I must admit.

Taz x
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Post by: Dyan on February 21, 2014, 03:23:28 PM
Loving the new Stella sky 1 tonight 9pm.
She's 43 and going through the menopause and on HRT.
It is portrayed very well I think.
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Post by: Dyan on February 21, 2014, 03:27:05 PM
Loving the new series of 'Stella', sky 1 tonight 9pm.
She's 43, going through the menopause and on HRT and it is portrayed very well I think.

New comedy drama starts tonight ITV 1 'Edge of Heaven' 9pm.
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Post by: Dyan on February 21, 2014, 03:28:18 PM
 :ow what happened there?

Only wrote it once :-\
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Post by: purplenanny on February 21, 2014, 04:41:12 PM
short term memory loss? ;D (http://;D) ;) (http://;)) PN x x
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Post by: Dyan on February 21, 2014, 05:45:03 PM
Memory like a fish ;D Dyan X
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Post by: Bo Snow on February 21, 2014, 10:49:53 PM
Can't be doing with any of the reality or X factor type stuff but am loving 'The Musketeers'. History, heroes, horses and gunpowder...hell yeah does it for me... :wub:  ;D Looking forward to the remake of 'Jamaica Inn' later in the year.  :)
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Post by: oldsheep on February 24, 2014, 04:37:05 PM
anyone else enjoy the 1st episode of True Detective?
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Post by: CLKD on February 24, 2014, 05:23:34 PM
Last night's Midwives was quite good though quite not correct in their dates.  My late F in L had that 'worm' from being in the Far East.  In the early 1970s a Dr in Australia discovered that many prisoners of War were returning with the same symptoms and it was eventually found that it was a parasite which migrated around the body.  When it was stimulated Dad would get a rash around his belly - he went to Roehampton Military Hospital and underwent tests and treatment and eventually the parasite was killed.  All those years of living with it in his gut  :o
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Post by: purplenanny on February 24, 2014, 05:34:24 PM
I found that very interesting, I had no idea such a thing existed..horrible to think of it being so long in the body
love midwives and mr selfridge
and silk..back on tonight, yay!
PN x x
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Post by: CLKD on February 24, 2014, 08:05:52 PM
Yep.  D in L had acute diahorrea every morning because the parasite was grazing on what he ate ……… talk about a symbiotic relationship  ::) - but it wasn't until the Oz Doctor did the research that it was discovered it was present!

Oh Griff Rhys Jones - swimming WILD ! must dash  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on March 03, 2014, 08:33:42 PM
Mary Berry makes it look so easy  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on March 10, 2014, 08:06:48 PM
Dog program on BBC2 at 6.30 p.m. and I missed John Barrowman last week, prior to Crufts which I didn't watch.  Paras on but dreadful coverage, "I Never Knew that about Britain" is on now and quite interesting ……..
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Post by: CLKD on March 13, 2014, 12:22:30 PM
Astrounauts in Space this week  :o - they collect their rubbish and clothign, put it into a bag which is sent into space and disintegrates before it reaches Earth - no ironing then  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on March 16, 2014, 08:26:36 PM
watching Space Live ………… most of it's blue or yukky brown or white clouds/snow  ::)
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Post by: honeybun on March 16, 2014, 09:50:54 PM
Top Gear was so funny tonight.
I laughed till I cried.


Honeyb
x
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Post by: Dyan on March 16, 2014, 10:19:59 PM
Yes I watched that too.
What a laugh! ;D
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Post by: CLKD on March 17, 2014, 12:41:15 PM
No longer watch Top Gear ………

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Post by: Dyan on March 17, 2014, 12:59:44 PM
DH has it on.
It's no longer about cars but funny all the same.
They are mad!
DH even thinks it's gone down,he prefers Fifth Gear,new series starting this week.
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Post by: honeybun on March 17, 2014, 02:19:26 PM
Why don't you watch it CLKD. It has changed but their adventures are hilarious.

Last night was no exception. Clarkson is so politically incorrect, May is a geek and Hammond is sweet.

The episode where Clarkson drove the three wheel car had us all in tears.


Honeyb
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Post by: CLKD on March 17, 2014, 04:38:29 PM
Can't be bothered with Clarkson  :-X ……. The Hamster has done well to survive his head injury  :-* - James May is really tall in the flesh ……..

5th Gear is better  ;)
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Post by: littleminnie on March 18, 2014, 09:25:50 AM
I'm not really that interested in cars so 5th gear isn't much good for me. I like the fun aspect of Top Gear.
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Post by: CLKD on March 18, 2014, 11:10:29 AM
I caught the end last night  ::)

Escape to the Country was good yesterday - over £500.00 to spend and great properties  :(
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Post by: Scampi on March 18, 2014, 01:11:36 PM
Don't 'do' Top Gear or 5th Gear (I can't stand Clarkson, and I really don't like Vicky Butler-Henderson either - good job I'm not a car-nut!).

I really enjoy The Musketeers - easy on the eye  ;)
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Post by: Galadriel on March 18, 2014, 01:26:13 PM
I kinda like Top Gear but wish it had a wee bit more car and a bit less boys larking around. That said, I laughed till I cried last night  ;D

MmmmmMMMmmmmmusketeers! Agree with you Scampi, a nice bit of eye candy! :meltdown:
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Post by: Dyan on March 19, 2014, 03:52:45 PM
Did anyone see "The Widower" Monday night?
True story apparently
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Post by: CLKD on March 19, 2014, 03:54:02 PM
Nope.  Place in the Sun: home or away on now  ::)
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Post by: honeybun on March 19, 2014, 03:56:56 PM
Yes based on a  true story. The real man who did it has just dropped his umpteenth appeal for wrongful imprisonment. He is a tryer if nothing else.

Any one watch Shetland last night. Very good I thought.


Honeyb
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Post by: Taz2 on March 19, 2014, 05:08:58 PM
I watched The Widower - makes you think!

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on March 26, 2014, 03:37:25 PM
Escape to the Country is North of our Border today - Dumfriess and Galloway ……. a 3 bedroom bungalow for £250,00, in our price range  :o with a view  :-*

Dream on ………
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Post by: Rowan on March 26, 2014, 03:41:56 PM
I just want to live near the sea CLKD, near enough for the sound of the waves to lull me to sleep.
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Post by: honeybun on March 26, 2014, 04:29:55 PM
Shetland last night on BBC1.

I do like this programme and have started reading some of the books. The author is Ann Cleeves.

I could not live away from the sea SL. Keeps me sane.


Honeyb
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Post by: CLKD on March 26, 2014, 05:17:05 PM
We would have moved but no antiques in an area we can afford to buy  :(
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Post by: Blue on April 01, 2014, 03:35:57 PM
If you move a bit further north CKLD, you'll get a house with a few acres for that money. You could have the garden you always wanted.

And have all the best people as neighbours ::) ::) ::) ::)
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Post by: CLKD on April 01, 2014, 08:25:08 PM
The further North one moves the more peaty the soil and the fiercer the winds; also the growing season isn't as long  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on April 06, 2014, 04:18:46 PM
Boat Race now
Antiques Roadshow
F1 hi-lights later
DH making poached egg on toast for us so that he can watch the race
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Post by: CLKD on April 07, 2014, 07:00:43 PM
Oh Off to wash my hands thoroughly  ;D - having watched Bang Goes the Theory about 'flu viruses and how they mutate  :o ……… now I feel grubby  :-X
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Post by: Galadriel on April 07, 2014, 07:03:03 PM
Getting ready for the new series of Game of Thrones.
If it follows the books, this should be a real humdinger of a series  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on April 07, 2014, 07:04:05 PM
Watching 'what I didn't know about Britain' on ITV

Just pulled up the video    'person I used to know' for another look-see  ;)
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Post by: Galadriel on April 07, 2014, 07:22:16 PM
Hadn't seen the video until 4 mins ago.

Thought I should check it out  :o ;)
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Post by: CLKD on April 07, 2014, 07:24:48 PM
clever? 

Now I'm watching 2 men flying a bike - to work  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on April 08, 2014, 05:59:54 PM
Escape to the Continent! - France last night and Austria now …….. the views are stunning ….
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Post by: CLKD on April 08, 2014, 07:19:31 PM
Oh for goodness sake  :-\ - tomorrow there's a programme about a competition in order to clone a pet dog where owners go against each other to win the 'prize'  :'(
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Post by: Greyhoundgal on April 10, 2014, 12:17:04 PM
I wanted to watch that - just wondering what sort of mindset these people have?  I love my dogs dearly but I would never think about cloning either of them!
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Post by: Scampi on April 10, 2014, 12:48:10 PM
My beloved little dog is a one-off - and that's the way she should be.  I knew when I got her that one day I would face life without her (she's only 5, so it should be a long time before I face that pain) - there is no way I would want to clone her.  I really don't understand the mentality - and I won't be watching to try to understand as I'm sure I would be so angry I'd damage the tv!
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Post by: valiantkate on April 19, 2014, 08:31:12 AM
Some people out there with more money than sense!!! Lots of animals needing homes from rescue centers.
I cant get into 'The Trip' this time- Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, (guilty pleasure) seems a little bit 'lacking' and indulgent. ? Maybe me..
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Post by: Dyan on April 19, 2014, 11:05:52 AM
New series of Derek with Ricky Gervais & Karl Pilkington Wednesday 23rd channel 4 10pm.
Really funny ;D
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Post by: CLKD on April 20, 2014, 02:44:30 PM
Don't like any of the people in the 2 programmes mentioned above  >:(

F1 hi-lights on now ….. but we know the result  :(
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Post by: valiantkate on April 21, 2014, 06:34:45 PM
Did anyone see Endevour last night?  Oh, I hope Thursday survives, what a cliff hangar!
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Post by: Dyan on April 22, 2014, 11:02:27 AM
Did anyone see Jamaica Inn last night.
Bit difficult to understand what some of them were saying because of the accent.
Good though. On again tonight.
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Post by: CLKD on April 22, 2014, 11:23:10 AM
I saw it first time around along with My Cousin Rachel and Rebecca .......  ::)
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Post by: ellie on April 22, 2014, 11:36:47 AM
Watched the Tommy Cooper story......very dissapointed  >:(
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Post by: CLKD on April 22, 2014, 11:37:14 AM
Never could stand him  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on April 22, 2014, 07:59:05 PM
Apparently 100s of people contacted the BBC about Jamaca Inn - the response has been that there were 'sound issues'  ::)
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Post by: Taz2 on April 23, 2014, 07:09:15 AM
I gave up after half an hour - thought it was my ears!! Mind you it was very dark a lot of the time too. Might just stick to the book!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-27116881

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on April 23, 2014, 02:05:20 PM
Lots of old stories are filmed with the lights off  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on April 26, 2014, 07:11:38 PM
Jamaca Inn continues to be slammed by the viewing public  ;) - I think the BEEP have made a big .....s up!

NOTHING on this evening  >:( ......... think it's an early bath and a de-fuzz session for me .........  :-X
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Post by: Limpy on April 26, 2014, 07:41:37 PM
There is NOTHING on tonight
Ok there's something on about the Byzantine empire, enough said.
OH already nodding off  HE SELECTED IT   ;D
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Post by: Taz2 on April 26, 2014, 08:00:02 PM
OH has nodded off - I'm off to the pub! Can't sit here twiddling my thumbs and listening to the gently, rumbly snores...

Taz x
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Post by: honeybun on April 26, 2014, 08:53:18 PM
Just watched Doc Martin and now it's something to do with manta rays.

Vera tomorrow night.


Honeyb
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Post by: Taz2 on April 26, 2014, 11:51:50 PM
I didn't miss much then! Had a good time in the local - one of those nights when it is only "locals" in so the landlord locked the doors and we had hot sausage rolls and pasties all free of charge. I like those kind of nights. Not at all sleepy now though!

Taz x
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Post by: Dyan on April 27, 2014, 09:54:37 AM
Looking forward to Vera tonight HB.
Like The crimson Field too on the other side.

New drama tomorrow night 'Prey'
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Post by: Wombat on April 27, 2014, 02:47:22 PM
Looking forward to Vera

A no nonsense woman who knows her mind  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on April 27, 2014, 06:26:32 PM
MotoGP
Country File
Antiques Roadshow
Bed ……..
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Post by: honeybun on April 27, 2014, 06:48:29 PM
Ann Cleeves is the author of both Vera and the Shetland series. I have been reading quite a few and am hooked. The TV series are not close enough to the books to spoil things so well worth a look.
Snooker is on at the moment. At eight o'clock things will change   ;D


Honeyb
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Post by: Taz2 on April 27, 2014, 07:30:27 PM
I was a bit disappointed in the last Vera series but loved the first one. I never really got into the Shetland one - maybe should have tried harder.

Taz x
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Post by: Dyan on April 28, 2014, 07:32:41 AM
New drama 'Happy Valley" with Sarah Lancashire ex Raquel from corrie starting tomorrow ITV 9pm.
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Post by: ellie on April 29, 2014, 07:14:50 AM
Anyone watch the new ITV morning show GMB ? I really don't like it  >:(
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Post by: CLKD on May 01, 2014, 03:43:38 PM
Watching various house-buying programmes as DH is away for a few hours  :-*

I likes a good nosey around  ;)

I couldn't watch the programme about ill treatment of our wrinkles  :'( last night ……

I'm not up early enough to see morning TV  :D
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Post by: Dyan on May 01, 2014, 04:09:16 PM
I couldn't either CLKD.
It would have upset.
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Post by: CLKD on May 01, 2014, 04:23:36 PM
I had enough watching lack of care when Dad was in Hospital in 2004/5  :-\ ……… I could have helped but Mum wouldn't let me  :cuss: …….

Posh Pawn tonight followed by The 1st Georgians ……..
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Post by: Greyhoundgal on May 08, 2014, 12:45:51 PM
Did anyone watch Billy Connelly last night in his programme all about death?  I didn't think I'd like it but actually it was very good - funny in some places and sad and touching in others.  Last night dealt mainly with the American side of things and some stuff made you wonder out loud but all in all a very good programme - next episode is on next Wednesday - think it was ITV at 9pm.  Quite poignant as he has been diagnosed with cancer and Parkinsons  recently although he said the programme had been planned before he found any of that out.
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Post by: Rowan on May 08, 2014, 01:20:51 PM
Not watching much at the moment, nothing much appeals, except my usual "Startrek", and even I can't get much pleasure from

watching "Rosemary and Thyme" for the goodness knows how many times now ::)

I like a good Documentary though but sadly there are not many new ones on Sky, and too many repeats.

I really should plough through my Planner, have got some good films to watch.

I did watch Johanna Lumley's Greece series again and enjoyed it though.
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Post by: Dyan on May 08, 2014, 02:16:52 PM
I had it on Greyhoundgal ,
Didn't think it was something that would interest me but I found it quite funny in some places,sad & touching as you said.
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Post by: CLKD on May 08, 2014, 02:40:20 PM
I was watching Superbikes from Oulton Park followed by Womens Road Race through Northants.  Now 'escape to the country' and later' escape to the continent'  ::)

Then later it will be catch up for Womens Cycling for the bits we didn't see ourselves ……. and need to catch up Gary Barlow from Monday and Billy C from last night …….
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Post by: Dyan on May 11, 2014, 01:05:40 PM
Enjoying 'Prey' ITV 1 9pm Monday night also 'Happy Valley' with Sarah Lancashire (like her).
Tuesday BBC 1 9pm.

Did anyone see ' GPs- Behind closed Doors' Tues night?
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Post by: ellie on May 11, 2014, 01:45:01 PM
Yes Dyan I have been watching GP's......I wish I could have the lady doctor as my doctor, think she is lovely....
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Post by: CLKD on May 11, 2014, 04:48:09 PM
Indian Premier Cricket
Escape to the Continent
Country File or ….  F1 hi-lights
Womens Cycle Race …….
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Post by: Dyan on May 11, 2014, 06:18:14 PM
Me too ellie :)
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Post by: CLKD on May 17, 2014, 03:47:55 PM
Last night we watched the 1st of 3 programmes about women in art - those who painted, long before it was 'fashionable' for women to be seen as capable.  I am interested in Vigee Le Brun …….. kept getting glimpses of her pictures last night  ::) ………. I have several copies of her work (long story short) in paintings, tin lids, a brooch ……….
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Post by: CLKD on May 26, 2014, 07:49:55 PM
Spring Watch - began this evening, but there's a lot of apparent sexism going on  >:(
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Post by: Taz2 on May 27, 2014, 06:59:45 AM
Oh forgot it was on. Meant to watch it as Minsmere is one of my most favourite places. Will have to on demand it.

Taz x
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Post by: Dyan on May 27, 2014, 10:10:44 AM
Anyone watch 'Quirke' on Sunday?

Looking forward to 'Happy Valley' tonight.
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Post by: CLKD on May 27, 2014, 10:32:18 AM
Nope  ;)  <wave>
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Post by: littleminnie on May 27, 2014, 12:02:48 PM
Have recorded Quirke. I love Happy Valley.
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Post by: Taz2 on May 27, 2014, 02:19:08 PM
I watched Quirke and enjoyed it although I did have problems with the soundtrack. The words sounded a bit indistinct but the music was really loud.

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on May 27, 2014, 04:02:10 PM
Quirke is from the past surely ………. seems to ring a bell as having been 'done' before?
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Post by: littleminnie on May 28, 2014, 08:02:16 AM
Does anyone watch Gogglebox?
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Post by: Taz2 on May 28, 2014, 08:12:56 AM
No Quirke is new - based on a series of books by Benjamin Black though.

Taz x
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Post by: honeybun on May 28, 2014, 08:20:36 AM
Didn't like Quirke much. They muttered and it was just gloomy.

Honeyb
x
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Post by: Taz2 on May 28, 2014, 08:43:37 AM
Glad I'm not the only one to have trouble with the sound. The music was so loud and the voices so quiet. I enjoyed the actual programme though - a few twists and turns.

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on May 29, 2014, 06:46:02 PM
Did you watch Springwatch Taz?
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Post by: Taz2 on May 29, 2014, 08:00:36 PM
I've just watched some of it tonight - keep forgetting!

Taz x
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Post by: lily on May 30, 2014, 08:03:15 PM
I like Sarah Lancashire so have been watching Happy Valley, but was crying at this week's  ::)  Quite like From there to here as well.
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Post by: CLKD on June 15, 2014, 04:29:48 PM
 :cuss: Countryfile then nowt ……….. ……..
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Post by: Dyan on June 15, 2014, 06:19:26 PM
 :cuss:
It will be a movie tonight then.
I don't think hubby will be watching footie ???
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Post by: CLKD on June 15, 2014, 06:38:26 PM
Countryfile was interesting.  I was always ill after a beach holiday  :sick02: ……. all those cockles as well as swimming near the out-pipe  :o

Reading now then bath …...
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Post by: honeybun on June 15, 2014, 08:27:01 PM
Glad I don't get ill at the beach CLKD  ;D.  I would be constantly ill.

Never used to swim at beaches that had pipes any where near them and I spent a huge proportion of my childhood in, on, or next to the sea. Maybe I built up an immunity to the germs.


Honeyb
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Post by: CLKD on June 16, 2014, 09:26:41 AM
We used to go occasionally.  Didn't think about sewage outlets then  :(

Anything good on today?
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Post by: honeybun on June 16, 2014, 09:28:19 AM
Quick and easy answer to that would be no  ;D



Honeyb
x
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Post by: CLKD on June 16, 2014, 09:29:06 AM
<wave> …………. early bath before bed then  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on June 16, 2014, 06:53:28 PM
Tigers at 8.00 p.m.  :o aaahhhh …………  :cat48:
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Post by: Greyhoundgal on June 17, 2014, 12:26:54 PM
We watched the Tiger programme CLKD, it was lovely.  The second part is on tonight :)
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Post by: CLKD on June 17, 2014, 01:57:12 PM
Oh didn't realise that!  I do wonder though if it *was* really necessary to take the cubs from Caitlin.  With such a relationship surely they could have watched and waited to see that she made a good job of raising them.  I loved it when 1 simply flopped, flat out asleep ……….  :-* but oh they were ill after those jabs ….. 'what Vets don't tell you about inoculations'!
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Post by: Greyhoundgal on June 18, 2014, 12:39:26 PM
Third and I think final episode tonight but going to have to watch it on i-player later as I'm at Pilates this evening.  We wondered that as well CLKD but I think it was because they are so endangered they just couldn't take the risk of anything happening to them.  They've gone back to the zoo now and are settling in nicely :)
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Post by: CLKD on June 18, 2014, 12:46:48 PM
They are adorable.  I find the programme disjointed.  When the guy went off to Sumatra the cubs were 'left' with another Keeper but we didn't see them at all.  Interesting that they haven't yet met their birth mother either  ::) …… no one wears gloves when handling them, we never see hands being washed, they seem to have lots of people around - a sure way of getting 'bugs'!

But oh I want to hug one  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on June 18, 2014, 08:09:30 PM
AAAHHH ………. wonder how large they are now!
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Post by: Greyhoundgal on June 19, 2014, 09:18:55 AM
I think they could have cut some bits out and made it a two-part programme just about the cubs.  Yes, they certainly were adorable, cheeky, mischevious - one of our dogs was watching them on the TV and couldn't quite make it out, they looked like cats but were too big ::)
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Post by: CLKD on June 19, 2014, 02:02:21 PM
 ;D ………. I love the noise they make to each other 'chuffing' ………..
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Post by: Dyan on June 20, 2014, 12:46:18 PM
For anyone who has the new channel Encore,and for those that like hospital dramas they have put on 'Always & Everyone' with Martin Shaw ( Doyle from professionals)
Missed it first time round. It's good!
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Post by: Meggie on June 20, 2014, 01:40:52 PM
TV - what TV?

Not had UK channels for months and now have to watch things through the computer as we are on the edge of the line to receive (now satellite has changed), even with a 1.1 metre dish !

Meggie
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Post by: CLKD on June 20, 2014, 01:57:28 PM
Still in the UK Meggie …….

Went out with friends last night so avoided all TV  ;D and not a word muttered about footie  ;)
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Post by: Meggie on June 20, 2014, 02:18:08 PM
Back home in SW France - lovely weather.  Got to go back to UK in 3 weeks though, family stuff !

Meggie
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Post by: CLKD on June 20, 2014, 02:20:55 PM
You'll have time to wash, iron and re-pack then  ;) before your next trip!

Escape to the Country - almost £1M to spend and they are SO YOUNG  :o
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Post by: Taz2 on June 21, 2014, 10:17:59 AM
You're getting around Meggie!  ;D

I hate those reality tv shows - just can't get on with them at all.  :(

Taz x
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Post by: Meggie on June 21, 2014, 12:35:58 PM
I miss "Gold", live in France now and only get the Free View channels. I enjoy the Hustle and Silent Witness too.

I live an hour from Spanish border (in France) and we struggle to get UK TV as we are 'on the edge' re the signal.  Have FreeSat box but still no luck.

Meggie
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Post by: CLKD on June 21, 2014, 04:30:06 PM
Generally you're not missing much unless everything else you can 'get' is in a foreign language  ;D

Watching F1 qualifying - Mark Webber was interviewed earlier  :-*
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Post by: Dyan on July 19, 2014, 05:24:11 PM
Downton Abbey on its way back!
Watch this space!
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Post by: Dyan on July 20, 2014, 04:06:04 PM
New Series of "The Mill" tonight on Channel 4 8pm for anyone that saw and liked the first series.
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Post by: purplenanny on July 20, 2014, 04:17:54 PM
Thanks Dyan, I loved the last series
PN x x
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Post by: Dyan on July 20, 2014, 04:39:42 PM
You're welcome :) X
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Post by: Dippie on July 21, 2014, 08:40:29 PM
I despise modern TV. All the good shows are in the library's video section or on one of those illegal torrent sites. ;)

My child enjoys The Brady Bunch and I would become a danger to myself and others if I had to listen to Caillou or Dora.

He's only six, but I worry that the social implications are going to be pretty much the same as if I had loudly proclaimed myself to be a Lawrence Welk fan in the 1970s.

Beats the alternatives, anyway.

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Post by: CLKD on July 22, 2014, 11:21:56 AM
Oh I love house buying programmes 'cos I'm nosey  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on August 02, 2014, 06:17:41 PM
Am watching the awful weather conditions in the last few years …… how anyone survives anything makes me wonder at times  :-\  ……...
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Post by: CLKD on August 05, 2014, 07:11:59 PM
Was watching a programme earlier about Anne Boleyn and Henry ……… oh those dresses  :-* …….. those head-dresses ……. but on a cycle  :o  :D ………. he 'went off' women really fast didn't he  >:(
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Post by: Dyan on August 06, 2014, 03:42:39 PM
New series of "The Village" starting this Sunday BBC1 9pm.
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Post by: littleminnie on August 06, 2014, 04:36:58 PM
I'm glad The Village is back on, there isn't much else to watch at the moment and football starts again soon.
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Post by: CLKD on August 06, 2014, 04:40:20 PM
Football started last week  >:( ……….. watched that pretty girl whose name I can't remember selling houses last night, picked 3 that needed tarting up - one couple papered their ceiling  :o ……….. people seem to forget that they are decorating in order to encourage people to buy  ::) and not for themselves ……. I suppose however, if it doesn't sell  :-\
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Post by: Taz2 on August 07, 2014, 09:23:24 AM
Anyone watching In the Club? I love Kay Mellor's work.

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on August 07, 2014, 11:18:53 AM
Too much else on  ::)
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Post by: Taz2 on August 07, 2014, 11:48:53 AM
I just set the Sky box to record CLKD - it's been a bit busy lately!

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on August 07, 2014, 03:38:43 PM
Who Do You Think U R begins this evening - it was interesting to see the program last night, reviewing the 1st 10 years!
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Post by: CLKD on August 11, 2014, 05:17:22 PM
Anyone having problems with BBC?  we haven't been able to get iPlayer in order to watch Live MotoGP coverage spent most of last evening searching !  >:(
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Post by: CLKD on August 16, 2014, 05:03:22 PM
Horse jumping from Horse Guards Parade on in brilliant sunshine !
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Post by: CLKD on August 18, 2014, 12:48:37 PM
We really enjoyed the programme last night about Richard III who was unburied from a Leicester car-park - the story unfolds  ;) ……. and unfolds and ……… wonder if the Queen will attend the State Funeral in Leicester or is it to be Lincoln Cathedral ……… must check  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on August 19, 2014, 07:32:41 PM
Watching Mark Evans  :-* on a new programme about dogs and how we treat them …… diets tonight!
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Post by: Rowan on August 19, 2014, 08:21:33 PM
For those who have SKY a new season of Defiance on science fiction channel starts 18th September.

Really looking forward to it.
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Post by: honeybun on August 19, 2014, 09:32:10 PM
Watched the dog programme and then found myself checking that I could feel my dogs ribs....I can, and that she has a waist....she has  ;D

I am very strict as to what she eats....wish someone would do the same with me  ;D



Honeyb
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Post by: Taz2 on August 20, 2014, 06:57:08 AM
 :rofl: :scottie: :scottie: :scottie: :scottie:
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Post by: honeybun on August 20, 2014, 06:58:55 AM
It's very sad Taz when you have to admit that your dog has a better waistline than you do.
 ;D


Honeyb
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Post by: Joyce on August 20, 2014, 09:18:18 AM
I can feel my ribs, but my waist - what's that?  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on August 23, 2014, 12:59:22 PM
 ;D  ………. my dog was on a diet but if she went below a certain weight she would vomit as her tummy was empty  :-\ ………… it said on the side of the tin that she could have a whole tin daily where as she only required the tin to last 3/4 days - with mixer added; plus as much raw fruits and veg as she would eat.
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Post by: Rowan on August 23, 2014, 07:57:40 PM
Disappointed so far with Dr Who, perhaps it will get better.
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Post by: Taz2 on August 23, 2014, 07:59:33 PM
I forgot it was on! Will have to do some Catch Up.

Taz x
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Post by: dulciana on August 23, 2014, 08:36:23 PM
Accidentally found myself watching Miranda a few days ago and laughed a lot.   Hilarious episode - one of the best - showed off her brilliant comic timing to perfection.   A very talented lady.
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Post by: Taz2 on August 28, 2014, 12:00:22 PM
It's radio not tv but have been listening to David Sedaris on Radio 4 - I always love his stuff. Anyone else? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-CJjGPWF3w

Taz x
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Post by: Dyan on September 07, 2014, 09:00:44 PM
New series of Downton Abbey starting Sunday 21st September ITV1 ..............yay!!!
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Post by: purplenanny on September 07, 2014, 09:05:01 PM
Fantastic! I love it.
Anyone watch Strictly tonight?
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Post by: catdude on September 10, 2014, 09:52:00 PM
Have loved this series of The Village on BBC1 on Sundays - one more episode to go. Mind you, I had to 'watch' a lot of the last episode from behind a cushion as they kept peering into the head injury of one of the characters and then brought some maggots in to eat the dead tissue  :o
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Post by: Taz2 on September 11, 2014, 03:52:19 PM
They do that now but it's a bit more hygienic than in the past thank goodness!!

Taz x
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Post by: Dyan on September 12, 2014, 07:46:29 AM
Yes,that made me squirm catdude.
I was fine before they put the maggots in.
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Post by: CLKD on September 14, 2014, 08:04:14 PM
Winter's on the way  :-X - Antiques Roadshow began 2-night.  Strictly soon ……...
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Post by: Dyan on September 20, 2014, 05:46:11 PM
I think he's a bit like marmite, you either love him or hate him but his new chat show starts
Friday 26th on BBC1.

Oops sorry, didn't tell you who it was ::) Graham Norton ;D
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Post by: purplenanny on September 20, 2014, 06:02:21 PM
Love him,, makes me laugh x x
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Post by: Dyan on September 20, 2014, 06:06:14 PM
Me too PN :)
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Post by: CLKD on September 20, 2014, 08:13:14 PM
In small doses, i.e. 30 mins.  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on September 22, 2014, 04:15:33 PM
Autumn has arrived: Escape to the Country: a programme with Brian Turner (Chef) and Janet Street Porter going round the UK sourcing food; Antiques Road Trip: Flog It!: TV News ……..
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Post by: Limpy on September 22, 2014, 07:39:01 PM
Er - Downton?
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Post by: CLKD on September 23, 2014, 12:24:04 PM
Nope
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Post by: honeybun on September 23, 2014, 01:15:35 PM
I'm sorry I did not watch Downton from the beginning. I'm not a big fan of costume dramas but it's turned into something so big.
I think I'm too late now.

New series tonight called The Driver, looks as if it might be quite good.


Honeyb
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Post by: CLKD on September 23, 2014, 03:38:45 PM
When I watch a Costume Drama all I can think is 'how do they manage to ride a bike in those dresses'  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on September 24, 2014, 07:55:33 PM
I've checked the calendar : yep, still September.  I've watched Adverts this evening and get the feeling that they are aiming 'toys' at kids - in good time for C.mas  :-\  >:(
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Post by: CLKD on September 28, 2014, 01:42:11 PM
Who Do U Think was really really good on Thursday - pity I can't remember who it was about  ;D

Watched Touring Cars this morning then MotoGP - GO BRADLEY  :-*
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Post by: Dyan on September 29, 2014, 07:19:40 AM
Last part of "Cilla" tonight. Enjoying that.
"Anyone who had a heart............." Can't get the blooming song out of my head ::)

Did anyone see "Marvelous" last week? Missed it,but will catch up on iplayer.
Everyone was saying how good it was.
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Post by: Rowan on October 07, 2014, 01:33:59 PM
New series of "Lewis" starts on Friday 10th of October at 9pm, really looking forward to it  :)
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Post by: CLKD on October 07, 2014, 02:52:21 PM
Bargain Hunt; BBC1 News; Escape to the Country; House Swap …….
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Post by: Witches Cat on October 07, 2014, 02:55:55 PM
10pm on ITV2 on a monday night... Plebs... rude but funny.
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Post by: CLKD on October 07, 2014, 06:43:55 PM
I started watching a programme with Stephan Mangan in about oh bother can't remember the name of the gadget:  >:( : where they put a metal detector (that's it!) across a field ……. was quite humorous in places but on too late ……..

Brian Cox on later this evening  :-* - but will miss him because of the Awards programme on the 'other side'  ::)
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Post by: littleminnie on October 11, 2014, 08:33:28 AM
Lots of new programmes start this week. 😄
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Post by: Joyce on October 11, 2014, 11:52:08 AM
I've been watching Don't Drop the Baby. Partly because some of it was filmed at hospital that son's GF worked in. Some of her midwife  friends have been shown on it too. Not sure of the format though, teaching future dads with dummies about what goes on during birth. A midwife sits with a computer & puts in various scenarios to show new dads what may happen. Idea being to make them realise fully what their partners may go through when in labour. Think my hubby would have given that idea a body swerve if it had been on the go back then.  ;D
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Post by: littleminnie on October 12, 2014, 01:42:12 PM
Goggle box last Friday was really funny.
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Post by: Dyan on October 14, 2014, 06:13:37 PM
For anyone who liked/likes Spandau Ballet they are on ITV tonight 9pm
"GOLD............. :whist:
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Post by: CLKD on December 01, 2014, 07:30:48 PM
Phillip Schofield on ITV.com doing his santa challenge for 24 hours  :-\
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Post by: oldsheep on December 01, 2014, 07:35:10 PM
When I can get Sky to actually download it in under 3 hours, I'm watching Justified on box sets. It's not Deadwood but it's not bad at all. Did some googling and found lots of grumpy Sky customers as seems their servers can't cope with the On Demand...demand.
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Post by: CLKD on December 01, 2014, 07:36:58 PM
Do you pay for SKY?
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Post by: honeybun on December 01, 2014, 10:38:42 PM
If you don't pay you don't get  ;)


Honeyb
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Post by: CLKD on December 02, 2014, 06:42:26 AM
Phillip doesn't look too bad considering  ::)

Really enjoyed watching - the background titivating and putting on mikes etc. was really interesting.  All the links which are practised before going on air, being on ITV3 meant we were tuned in to everything except his comfort breaks.  I would like to sit in on a Studio Show to see how it all works!

He's now off for a bath and bed.  Gok is on now  :-*  :-*
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Post by: CLKD on December 03, 2014, 10:03:49 PM
Anyone following Michael Portillo on his various train journeys?  Have enjoyed most, in fact if they are on DVD they might be an idea for my birthday  ;) ……. 2-night he was in the Holy Land - such marvellous buildings, that FAB U LUS blue that the Muslims use in their decorations …….. all that talent and history ……. it's a place I would love to visit, to take in the atmosphere ……. good job I don't fly then  ;).

France in the next programme!  If only I didn't have anxiety I too could go on train journeys and feel part of different countries  :'(
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Post by: CLKD on December 04, 2014, 09:54:03 PM
Henry III tonight - they swan to and from France without hindrance - so I looked up the history of UK Passports.  Interesting! 
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Post by: CLKD on December 08, 2014, 07:36:12 PM
Royal Variety now on  ;D

Macbusted - what's that all about  ::) …… where did McFly go  :-\
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Post by: Joyce on December 08, 2014, 08:48:02 PM
Joined with Busted, hence the name. Is Royal Variety any good? I'm watching Coldplay live on the been.
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Post by: CLKD on December 08, 2014, 08:55:48 PM
Heard some of Coldplay on BBCRadio 2 earlier.

It's OK as programmes go - probably switch over to The Hamster in a mo ……..
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Post by: CLKD on December 12, 2014, 05:39:25 PM
Buying abroad - an Island off Cuba tonight, looks lovely - the couple are buying a ready made complex of house with 3 self-catering cabins close to the Ocean.  Earlier on the UK version I saw a property that I have followed for a few years, in Wales - they woman didn't like it and I think it sold after the programme was filmed. 

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Post by: CLKD on December 13, 2014, 02:48:04 PM
Gosh where's that year gone!  Again watching Glasgow gymnastics on the TV.  On here at the same time  ::) ……. the Island last night was Costa Ricca ……. looked lovely but bet there were lots of beasties to contend with that would slither from the jungle  ;D
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Post by: babyjane on December 13, 2014, 03:04:07 PM
anyone see the Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies?  I found it remarkable and uplifting.  what a very dignified gentleman who was treated appallingly and turned the experience round for good. Well played Jason Watkins.
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Post by: CLKD on December 13, 2014, 03:49:10 PM
I was watching other stuff.  It was in the back of my mind to have a look-see but wondered if it would be too heavy ……..

Indoor cycling on now  :-* men in Lycra  :-X
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Post by: babyjane on December 13, 2014, 04:59:53 PM
we found it quite life affirming and positive in its resolution.  The man's quiet dignity has stayed with me and the message I got was that it is all right to be different.
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Post by: CLKD on December 13, 2014, 05:16:48 PM
I will try to catch it ……..

formulaeE on now - lots of ex-F1 drivers trying something new!
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Post by: Dyan on December 13, 2014, 06:11:55 PM
I watched Christopher Jeffries Babyjane.
Enjoyed it very much :)
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Post by: Dyan on December 13, 2014, 06:14:02 PM
Christmas Day TV........
2 hours of 'Downton Abbey' ITV 1 9pm.........yay!!!!!

I'm not sure but I think 'Call the Midwife' may be on the other side.
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Post by: CLKD on December 13, 2014, 08:55:24 PM
I think we'll switch off 'cos Mum goes on and on and on about how childbirth 'wasn't like that in my day' ……. she shouts so we don't hear the programme then she'll ask 'what was that about then'  :'(
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Post by: CLKD on December 16, 2014, 07:57:30 PM
Watching Alex Politsi doing her decorations …… some of the hints I already do  ;D …… I can't be bothered generally on C.mas Day but I do like putting up our decs..  ……..   as well as choosing something to wear on The Day  :-\ …….

the Choir on later  ;)
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Post by: Dyan on December 17, 2014, 09:36:53 PM
For all Julie Walters Fans

BBC 2 Christmas Eve 9.30pm
' A Life on Screen'
Documentary telling her story.
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Post by: CLKD on December 18, 2014, 11:52:45 AM
 :thankyou:
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Post by: Dyan on December 18, 2014, 04:55:50 PM
You're welcome ;)

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Post by: CLKD on December 18, 2014, 05:32:29 PM
It's remembering though ………  :rofl:
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Post by: CLKD on December 22, 2014, 04:49:47 PM
Watching 'garfield'  ;D ….. it's great ……..
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Post by: Dyan on December 22, 2014, 05:10:15 PM
Yes, like Garfield ;)
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Post by: Dyan on December 22, 2014, 05:27:08 PM
New series of ' Last Tango in Halifax' starting Sunday 28th Dec.
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Post by: Rowan on December 22, 2014, 05:39:54 PM
Looking forward to Extant with Halle Berry on 20th of January on SKY Sci/Fi

http://www.syfy.co.uk/
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Post by: CLKD on December 22, 2014, 06:23:33 PM
I would like to remember to see 'last tango'  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on December 22, 2014, 06:28:02 PM
Horse of the Year Show [red button] has a 'temporary fault'  :(

Crikey!  Ukranian Cossacks FAB U LUS! [a Member of the Royal Cavalary of Oman is present in the audience] ………. WOW!  the horses must trust their riders absolutely!
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Post by: purplenanny on December 23, 2014, 12:40:24 AM
Thanks Dyan, thought the last series was brilliant. PN x x
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Post by: Dyan on January 02, 2015, 04:21:22 PM
Did anyone see the 2 follow up programmes on those little tigers in Australia?
Not so little now :o a year old!
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Post by: littleminnie on January 02, 2015, 04:51:08 PM
Broadchurch, Death in Paradise and Revenge start again next week.  :)
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Post by: CLKD on January 02, 2015, 06:18:02 PM
Yes Dyan - but most of the programme was in the jungle  ::) ………. can you imagine those claws in the knees when they are kneading  ;D - at least Spot's eye condition can be managed ……..
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Post by: Dyan on January 05, 2015, 10:50:59 AM
New series of 'Silent Witness' starting tomorrow ( Tuesday)
'Mr Selfridge' starting this month.

Looking forward to ' Broadchurch' tonight
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Post by: CLKD on January 05, 2015, 12:38:01 PM
I did remember to see the programme with Judi Dench and the tortoises, a bit slow but gentle story ….

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Post by: Dyan on January 05, 2015, 03:22:14 PM
'Esio trot'  enjoyed that.
I'm a big Dustin Hoffman fan!

Watched Doctors this after. Been off TV for 2 wks christmas break.
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Post by: CLKD on January 05, 2015, 03:23:46 PM
That's the 1!  loved it.  Watching 'escape to the country' again  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on January 12, 2015, 08:59:15 PM
I've been watching 'only connect' - I did well last week, didn't get 1 point tonight  ::)

Mel and Sue earlier   -    too silly for me, OTT! 
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Post by: Taz2 on January 12, 2015, 09:00:25 PM
I watched Last Tango in Halifax but got really annoyed with the fact it's supposed to be February and all of the leaves were out on the trees!

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on January 12, 2015, 09:02:54 PM
 ;D …….. it's based on a story written by a lady who was married to the man 'in the story'  ::) a friend of my late Dad's : it's on at a time when I watch something else so have never seen it  ::)
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Post by: Taz2 on January 12, 2015, 09:27:39 PM
I just record it or download it later CLKD. I don't seem to watch any telly in "real time" anymore! I've just read the history of it http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/tango/writer  I must admit that I'm glad the leading character wasn't my mum - she seems a right old control freak!!

I just find it so annoying when the landscape and the birdsong don't relate to the time of year!

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on January 12, 2015, 10:15:43 PM
Yep, takes away the enjoyment because I then start looking for everything else that's wrong  ::)
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Post by: Dyan on January 12, 2015, 10:23:44 PM
Broad church was good tonight. :)
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Post by: CLKD on January 13, 2015, 07:18:13 PM
That diet programme is on again later ……… will be interesting to see if the various diets work and for how long the dieters keep the weight loss off!
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Post by: honeybun on January 13, 2015, 08:15:20 PM
Silent Witness is totally confusing me this time. Must pay more attention  ;D


Honeyb
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Post by: CLKD on January 13, 2015, 08:16:56 PM
watched Great British Garden Revival and now have Alan Titchmarsh 'best back gardens' with feet up": however, once more they are trying to pack too much into each hour  >:( : - before the diet programme starts.  2-morrow is another day  ;) but no doubt I will find something to watch  :D
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Post by: CLKD on January 15, 2015, 02:38:13 PM
Is it that lovely Tom from Strictly in the murder programme at 2.15  :-* who-ever, he's very dapper  ;)
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Post by: Joyce on January 15, 2015, 05:11:56 PM
I've been catching up on Scandal as I never watched it. Story is a bit ridiculous at times, surely there isn't that much corruption in politics.
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Post by: ellie on January 15, 2015, 05:21:40 PM
Did anyone watch.....Stars in Their Eyes, with Harry Hill?......I thought it was a load of rubbish, and won't be watching it again.... >:(
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Post by: ariadne on January 15, 2015, 08:10:45 PM
Silent Witness is totally confusing me this time. Must pay more attention  ;D

Honeyb
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Oh me too! I'm terrible these days - one eye on the TV and the other googling away. ( with my other eye?? :o ) Hubby gets annoyed because when he makes a comment about the program,  I havent a clue what he's talking about.

Ariadne xx
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Post by: honeybun on January 15, 2015, 08:19:37 PM
Murder in Paradise tonight. Bit of silly escapism.....just the job for a winters night.


Honeyb
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Post by: purplenanny on January 15, 2015, 08:51:30 PM
I love it! nothing complicated, bit of a laugh and glorious sunshine  8) (http://8))
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Post by: Dyan on January 16, 2015, 03:53:25 PM
Got into Judge Rinder ,itv weekdays 2pm.
It's about real life court cases.
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Post by: Rowan on January 16, 2015, 04:25:57 PM
"Ascension" starts tonight on SKY 1 at 9pm.

Three part mini series

http://www.sky.com/tv/show/ascension
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Post by: CLKD on January 16, 2015, 05:35:41 PM
I wondered about Judge Rinder ……… didn't know if it's for real though  :-\
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Post by: Dyan on January 16, 2015, 05:57:11 PM
It says it is, but some of the cases you won't believe could ever get to court.
Yesterday a man was trying to get his TV bed back from an ex girlfriend :-\ ........he lost.
Today a women was claiming £300 odd for the SIM card her daughter sold to a friend, who ran up a bill charged to the mother......who won.
Good entertainment though, whether it is real or not  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on January 16, 2015, 06:35:39 PM
It is members of the public acting as a Jury in a drama? I like his attitude  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on January 24, 2015, 09:15:49 PM
We watched Xbox games from Aspen on the lap-top this evening: lots of guys and gals on snow boards, skis, disabled single-seater skiers, 'pipe jumps' - really exciting  :o
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Post by: jedigirl on January 24, 2015, 10:22:15 PM
I love The Musketeers on a Friday night! Tom Burke in leather, what's not to like! Blooming football replaced it this week though :-\
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Post by: Joyce on January 24, 2015, 10:24:39 PM
I missed my fix of leather clad men too jedigirl!  ;D
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Post by: littleminnie on January 25, 2015, 08:54:22 AM
We're watching Crisis with Gillian Anderson in it. Love it.
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Post by: CLKD on January 25, 2015, 10:18:18 AM
I'm watching a place in the sun - winter sun whilst eating my toast.

Off for a walk later
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Post by: Joyce on January 25, 2015, 12:32:26 PM
Did anyone watch Wolf Hall on Wednesday? Really good!
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Post by: Taz2 on January 25, 2015, 01:18:06 PM
Is it easier to get into than the book? I had to give up on the book, sadly..

Taz x
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Post by: Dyan on January 25, 2015, 01:25:20 PM

A busy night TV wise. 'Still open all hours'
                                  'Call the midwife'
                                   ' Top Gear'
                                   ' Last Tango in Halifax'
and.............................'Mr Selfridge'

Will have to watch & record as they clash with one another.
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Post by: CLKD on January 25, 2015, 02:48:30 PM
Wouldn't watch Top Gear if I was paid  >:( even though it means missing the Hamster  :-*

Will watch Ski Sunday, give 'Midwife' a go, although I do want to arch 'Shoah' on BBC 4 …….

I didn't start 'Wolf Hall' - would have but too much else on  ::)
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Post by: Joyce on January 25, 2015, 03:05:44 PM
No haven't read the book Taz. I find novels like that a bit heavy going, but I'll happily watch their TV/film adaptations.
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Post by: CLKD on January 31, 2015, 05:21:11 PM
Watching 'Hidalgo' on BBC2.  Poignant.  Full of action ……..
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Post by: Rowan on January 31, 2015, 05:41:47 PM
I am recording Wolf Hall.

Oh is watching "Fortitude" set in Alaska, he says it has far more twists and turns then "Broadchurch" and has a supernatural touch.
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Post by: CLKD on February 01, 2015, 09:19:32 PM
Watched The Jump earlier - Tuffers has gone already  :-\

Midwife  :'(   had me in tears this evening and I don't cry easily even when I want to
Now watching Guy Martin in India
Then it's American Football !
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Post by: honeybun on February 01, 2015, 10:13:30 PM
Just watched Guy in India.....really enjoyed it.

Call the Midwife before that.....that's it for tonight  ::)


Honeyb
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Post by: Dyan on February 02, 2015, 08:45:32 AM
Watched the last episode of ' Last Tango in Halifax'.
Hope they make another series.
Then watched 'Mr Selfridge'.
'call the Midwife' recorded for another night.
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Post by: CLKD on February 02, 2015, 12:47:32 PM
'Last Tango' - the couple concerned well 1 is now deceased so whether they will make another series …… haven't seen any because it was on at a time I was watching other programs - will look in HmV to see if it's on CD?

Guy makes me chuckle …….. our neighbour says he is like that in 'real' life  ::) and those shots of the tea plantation was lovely and the closest I am likely to get to the Himalylia ……… I use those types of programmes instead of going myself  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on February 02, 2015, 08:31:05 PM
Only Connect next then 'the Jump!' …….. then my bath  :-*
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Post by: Taz2 on February 08, 2015, 12:44:43 AM
'Last Tango' - the couple concerned well 1 is now deceased so whether they will make another series …… haven't seen any because it was on at a time I was watching other programs - will look in HmV to see if it's on CD

Which one is deceased?? Didn't realise someone had died.

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on February 08, 2015, 02:56:15 PM
In reality  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on February 08, 2015, 05:27:18 PM
BRRR there's one on about Alaska right now and it's making me feel COLD  ;D ……. now that's what I call SNOW !


ooohhhh  :-*  :   there's a baby sea otter, his Mummy is blowing into his fur to make him more buoyant before she leaves him floating in order to find grub …….
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Post by: Taz2 on February 08, 2015, 06:20:31 PM
In reality  ;)

Still don't know who's dead in reality or otherwise! Who who who?

Taz x
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Post by: Limpy on February 08, 2015, 06:47:35 PM
In reality  ;)

Still don't know who's dead in reality or otherwise! Who who who?

Taz x


Taz - I must admit I was wondering who it was who'd died
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Post by: CLKD on February 08, 2015, 07:48:43 PM
I'll have to ask Mum - she knows the couple  ;)

Watching "the jump" semi-final.  The it's Guy Martin - where has THAT week gone too !
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Post by: Taz2 on February 09, 2015, 12:12:22 AM
If you mean the couple who the original series was based on may have died then it wont make any difference to a new series as it was only the original idea that was true - old flames meet up again in later life - the rest of it is fiction. I thought that one of the actors had died!!

Taz x
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Post by: littleminnie on February 09, 2015, 09:34:18 AM
It was the partner of Caroline, (the daughter of the main older character).
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Post by: CLKD on February 09, 2015, 10:16:15 AM
I forgot to ask Mum when she rang earlier  ::)
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Post by: littleminnie on February 09, 2015, 12:45:39 PM
Given up on 'The Jump'. Found it a bit boring.
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Post by: CLKD on February 09, 2015, 02:41:50 PM
I will watch the Jump Final later. 
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Post by: Scampi on February 09, 2015, 03:51:53 PM
Forgot to stick my two penn'orth in this thread last week, but - Sewing Bee is back!!! I LOVE that programme.  I can sew (though not against the clock), and I have to admit it makes me feel good sometimes to see the mistakes some of them make!  And as a bonus, I don't think there's a contestant this year that I'm going to want to smash in the face with a full pin-cushion!!!
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Post by: Rowan on February 09, 2015, 04:08:57 PM
Looking forward to "Indian Summers" begins on Channel 4 on Sunday, February 15


http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/indian-summers-on-set-in-malaysia-for-channel-4s-new-epic-story-of-the-british-raj-10029206.html

I loved Jewel in the Crown.
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Post by: honeybun on February 09, 2015, 04:16:47 PM
I like the Sewing Bee but that Winkleman woman makes me want to stuff a pin cushion in her mouth to stop her shouting. Why shout....it really spoils it for me.


I enjoyed the Big Allotement Challenge.....sorry it's finished.


There is an adaptation of JK Rowlings book starting on Sunday. I was not terribly impressed with the book but might give the TV programme a go.


Honeyb
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Post by: Taz2 on February 09, 2015, 06:22:06 PM
It was the partner of Caroline, (the daughter of the main older character).

I know that she had been killed off but that was all part of the plot and I don't think that would impact on a future series as it has opened up a whole new story line. I thought that one of the two main characters had died or the actors who played them had died. I got really confused watching the last episode as I told  my son that someone was about to be killed off (I was watching it on Catch up and had read on here that someone had died) and then nobody did -  my son was really disappointed.  ;D

Taz x
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Post by: littleminnie on February 09, 2015, 06:31:21 PM
Well maybe someone will die in the next series. ☺️
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Post by: Taz2 on February 09, 2015, 06:47:47 PM
Maybe..... perhaps we could write the next one ourselves!

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on February 09, 2015, 07:04:37 PM
Lots on this week - but it's all on at the same time  ::)
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Post by: Dyan on February 10, 2015, 03:45:34 PM
The Great Comic Relief Bake Off starting on Wednesday BBC1 8pm
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Post by: CLKD on February 10, 2015, 08:55:14 PM
 :thankyou:

Going to watch The Gift at 9.00
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Post by: Dyan on February 13, 2015, 10:51:46 AM
Did anyone watch 'Eat Well for Less'?

Made me feel better watching that.Thought my shopping bill was a lot.
Didn't agree about the frozen strawberries though. It wasn't a fair comparison because they had the stalks on and the ones they froze in the factory didn't.
I'd heard that if you freeze strawberries with the stalk on they don't go mashy.( I'm going to try it........just the one though ;D
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Post by: CLKD on February 13, 2015, 03:49:07 PM
Don't think it makes much difference.  Soft fruits require freezing in liquid nitrogen to keep them from going mushy when taken from the freezer  ;) - our family has been doing what is suggested for 100 years  ::) - there's very little waste in our household because we buy as we require and what we will eat - in bulk to save money if we have storage space, i.e. tinned/frozen stuff ……. most meals cooked from scratch and only as much as we are likely to eat at 1 sitting.

Watching Tipping Point right now  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on February 13, 2015, 08:51:27 PM
Andrew and Locatelli  :-*    on at 9.00 …….. around Italy ………….  :whist: then bath and bed ….
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Post by: CLKD on February 15, 2015, 08:10:55 PM
Did anyone watch Mr Buchanan with his very good aaaaah programme about why we love cute fluffy animals  :-* ?
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Post by: Dyan on February 16, 2015, 10:07:59 AM
Nope. When was that on? :-\
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Post by: Taz2 on February 16, 2015, 10:59:47 AM
Was it this one? http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b053d3b0/super-cute-animals  I have no idea who this guy is!!

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on February 16, 2015, 01:31:32 PM
Gordon Buchanan has been filming wildlife for years - he even shed a few tears when he was filming but I can't remember which film that was on.  He is quietly spoken. 

Anyone watching 'live' East Enders  :-X
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Post by: Dyan on February 16, 2015, 01:39:56 PM
Err yep :-*.........like my stenders,corrie & Doctors.
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Post by: Dyan on February 16, 2015, 01:41:14 PM
We could start a new thread "Who killed Lucy?"...........hmmm...........maybe not ;D
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Post by: CLKD on February 16, 2015, 01:41:44 PM
 ;D ………. maybe not  :-X

Odds on Ian Beale apparently  ::)
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Post by: Dyan on February 16, 2015, 01:44:10 PM
In our betting shops it's Abbey :-\
Whoops here we go. Better stop now as we will have a thread going ;D
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Post by: CLKD on February 16, 2015, 01:44:42 PM
That's OK! don't watch any soaps …….. but it's in my face this week  :D
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Post by: Dyan on February 19, 2015, 09:52:11 AM
Enjoying "comic relief bake off"
Watched the new JK Rowling ' A Casual Vacancy' on Sunday.........weird :-\
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Post by: CLKD on February 19, 2015, 09:52:56 AM
Doesn't appeal to me, nor Wollfe Hall ………

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Post by: Hattie on February 20, 2015, 09:44:30 AM
I find Wolf Hall interesting on many different levels - it has made me look up more about Hilary Mantel.
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Post by: CLKD on February 20, 2015, 10:27:21 AM
Come on then: who done it  ???
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Post by: purplenanny on February 20, 2015, 11:14:14 AM
You wouldn't believe me if I told you!   :o ::) (http://:o ::))
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Post by: CLKD on February 20, 2015, 01:50:37 PM
Don't watch so names don't mean anything - saw the headlines in the paper shop earlier, still doesn't mean anything  ;D

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Post by: CLKD on February 20, 2015, 08:10:48 PM
3D  :o  of St Paul's Cathedral ……….  stunning new technology
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Post by: purplenanny on February 22, 2015, 02:43:02 PM
Sunday is my favourite TV evening. Countryfile, Call the Midwife and Mr Selfridge.

New programme with Una Stubbs starts tonight, painting challenge. Anyone going to watch it?

PN x x
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Post by: CLKD on February 22, 2015, 04:20:50 PM
Yep.  Don't watch 'Midwife' any more …… so much on during Sunday evenings.  This afternoon we are watching the indoor cycling from the new Veledrome in France which has leaks from the roof  :o requiring a mop person - why didn't they ask me, I can wield a mop  ;D however, with all those men in Lycra  :-X  :P

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Post by: CLKD on February 23, 2015, 07:17:50 PM
'Sheldon' is on the 1 Show with a puppy on his lap ……….  ;D

Think that I enjoyed the painting show last night.  I can't draw a straight line and admire anyone who can make a paintbrush work to make something 'readable'!
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Post by: Dyan on February 24, 2015, 03:45:53 PM
New series of 'DCI Banks' with Stephen Tomlinson starting  next wk.
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Post by: CLKD on February 24, 2015, 03:46:44 PM
I like him  ;) but don't watch that type of programme, takes too much brain power  ;D
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Post by: Dyan on February 24, 2015, 03:53:33 PM
Me too ;)
I first saw him playing a priest in 'Ballykiss Angel' I think it was called.
I wouldn't have minded a priest like him ;)
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Post by: CLKD on February 24, 2015, 03:54:17 PM
That's him  ;)
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Post by: Joyce on February 27, 2015, 01:38:02 PM
Did anyone watch Critical the other night? I'm a fan of hospital drama especially Grey's Anatomy. However, felt this was pretty poor & actually gave up after about 10/15 minutes. They say it's cutting edge drama. My opinion was zzzzzzzzzz. Give me 24hours in A&E any day over this.
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Post by: CLKD on February 27, 2015, 03:40:27 PM
Not literally though  ;D
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Post by: Joyce on February 27, 2015, 04:28:15 PM
Oh heck no, not literally. Not unless I was very ill or injured!  Spent several hours in A&E waiting with kids when they were young with injuries. Even in USA it wasn't pleasant.
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Post by: Dyan on February 28, 2015, 02:41:16 PM
Anyone watching 'GPs- behind closed doors'?
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Post by: honeybun on February 28, 2015, 05:08:32 PM
I hate medical programmes. Same old same old. Did watch ER though.....I wonder why  ;D

Watched the chef in Italy last night. That was very interesting and very much off the beaten track. The scenery was just stunning.


Honeybun
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Post by: CLKD on February 28, 2015, 05:10:09 PM
Locatelli and Andrew Graham Dickson - love both  :-*  :-* and it's like being on holiday without needing to pack!  Sadly only 3 programmes and that was their last  ::)

Rugby on now  :-X
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Post by: dazned on February 28, 2015, 05:16:05 PM
Watching rugby, come on the Welsh !  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on February 28, 2015, 05:16:38 PM
Oggy Oggy Oggy ……… however  ;)  :-X
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Post by: dazned on February 28, 2015, 05:19:14 PM
When you lived there which part were you CLKD? :)
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Post by: CLKD on February 28, 2015, 05:21:54 PM
Aberystwyff ………… we lived all over around the University for almost 8 years ……. loved it!  We were there when England used to beat Wales  :rofl: - JPR Williams et al  :-\ [who has since retired from his Consultancy in Cardiff  ::) how time flies]
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Post by: dazned on February 28, 2015, 06:00:39 PM
I lived about a 2 miles from the foot of Snowdon,real Welsh Wales !  :rofl:
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Post by: CLKD on February 28, 2015, 09:07:26 PM
NNNooooo - Snowdon is North Wales, the language is 'harder' ………  :D

Watching another programme about 'weather' CRIKEY  :o
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Post by: dazned on February 28, 2015, 09:30:39 PM
I know the important words in Welsh CLKD

Do you want a cup of tea?

Do you want a sandwich?

Hello how are you ?

Shut up !

And various swear words  ;)




 ;D
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Post by: CLKD on February 28, 2015, 10:17:55 PM
 ::)  ……….

watcing a programme about Soul music from the Deep South …… Gospel etc., not my type of music really
Bath time!
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Post by: Cazikins on February 28, 2015, 10:45:07 PM
I saw a bit of that CLKD last week as well as tonight. I like some of that deep south music.

Gotta watch the boxing next (DH loves it) hope Carl Frampton wins.
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Post by: Cazikins on February 28, 2015, 11:39:52 PM
All over - he won.
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Post by: CLKD on March 01, 2015, 02:11:43 PM
BOXING - legalised assualt  >:(

I thought that the Deep South of America was further West  ::)
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Post by: Cazikins on March 01, 2015, 05:31:23 PM
MOTOR RACING - Legalised Road Rage  :o

MOTO GP - Legalised Road Kill  :)

I thought that the Deep South of America was further West  ::)

The programme was called Reginald D Hunter's Songs of the South, they were filming in Georgia & Alabama. :)

Watching the Capital One Cup now - come on Chelsea.

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Post by: CLKD on March 01, 2015, 07:28:33 PM
No Cazikins - motor sport is done under very controlled conditions and is man against the vehicle.  Boxing is hitting someone else - which if it happened in the street would be an Assualt Charge or as in Northampton recently, a murder charge  :'(

Thanks for the title of the programme - Reginald has such a gentle, deep voice  :-* … and the scenery was quite interesting.  The Civil Rights Movement is in the background of my knowledge, it was going on during my early teens but there was a lot going on in my dysfunctional family too ……. so it kind of went over my head.

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Post by: Cazikins on March 02, 2015, 06:01:43 PM
No Cazikins - motor sport is done under very controlled conditions and is man against the vehicle.  Boxing is hitting someone else - which if it happened in the street would be an Assualt Charge or as in Northampton recently, a murder charge  :'(


Sorry CLKD, I was only trying to have a joke with you as I know you love your motorsport & Valentino Rossi (who has a very sexy rear)  :-* :-* didn't mean to upset or annoy you. x
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Post by: CLKD on March 02, 2015, 07:21:28 PM
That's the trouble with the written word  ::) - yep, Rossi, Cal, DC ………  :-* not long before the season begins !

Watchign the 1 Show and the local news show with feet up.  Apparently Sir Terry has an afternoon Show to start soon, NOOOO I need to Get On  ;D ……..
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Post by: kerrieann on March 02, 2015, 09:20:15 PM
anyone watching  arthur and george  ?
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Post by: honeybun on March 02, 2015, 10:26:04 PM
Yes I did. I really like Martin Clunes but the accent is hilarious. One minute very bad Scottish accent and then he forgets. Takes a bit away from a good programme.


Honeybun
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Post by: kerrieann on March 02, 2015, 10:36:13 PM
the true story behind this comes from 2 miles away from where we live and i was born in great wyrley  not in this era though  :)
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Post by: kerrieann on March 05, 2015, 08:44:24 PM
anyone watching the nations favorite 70 s no 1s  quite enjoying it happy memories
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Post by: CLKD on March 05, 2015, 08:45:05 PM
nope - been there, done that  ;D
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Post by: kerrieann on March 05, 2015, 08:45:47 PM
takes me back  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on March 05, 2015, 08:46:24 PM
that's what worries me  ;D

am watching about poisons which can aid health  ::) - oh I know how to live …….
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Post by: kerrieann on March 05, 2015, 08:47:56 PM
oh no, i would be trying them  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on March 05, 2015, 08:52:55 PM
don't thinks so  :-\ - thalidomide, arsenic, venom ……

Did anyone see the 2nd bit of the Peoples' Strictly last night, I was in tears again  ::)   it's on again at 9.00 p.m. SOON!
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Post by: dazned on March 05, 2015, 09:37:41 PM
Yep watching the 70s OMGG did I look dress like that !

 ;) :rofl: fabulous x
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Post by: kerrieann on March 05, 2015, 09:39:46 PM
think we may have  ;D
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Post by: Joyce on March 05, 2015, 10:41:19 PM
We switched off Fortitude, so zzzzzzzzzz

Switched to the 70s. Oh the memories!  We thought we were the bee's knees in those outfits. OMG the hairstyles.  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Dyan on March 06, 2015, 09:12:10 AM
Recorded the 70's. Will watch it later.
Did anyone watch the programme on bipolar disorder which was on weds night?
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Post by: purplenanny on March 06, 2015, 02:12:04 PM
Yes I did Dyan and found it very interesting.  What did you think? PN x x
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Post by: CLKD on March 06, 2015, 05:10:02 PM
Meno-brain here - I forgot : went for my bath and into bed because the bi-polar programme was on too late  :-X
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Post by: Dyan on March 07, 2015, 09:23:28 AM
PN- very interesting. Didn't realise there were different types 1 & 2.

CLKD- you might be able to get it on catch up.
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Post by: CLKD on March 07, 2015, 04:51:03 PM
1 & 2  :-\ that's diabetes, that I can understand.

However: having been raised in a household full of men suffering manic depression - I REFUSE to call it bi-polar because bi means 2 and my Dad certainly had more moods than 2  >:(.  He was hyperactive most of the time.  [probably due to my mother's behaviour  :'( which was at that time not understood].  He was very busy, extremely clever when mending something, helpful to everyone outside of the family.  'Up' when we had visitors unless the depression had taken over.

When he was depressed he was unable to move from the bed/floor and would sob.  He was hospitalised many times, it was where he felt 'safe' ……..   He could be funny, stern, amusing, angry, quiet ……… it was judging how he was feeling that was difficult: our dog knew though  ::)

NOWT on this evening  >:(
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Post by: CLKD on March 07, 2015, 05:18:36 PM
Poldark anyone - it's a repeat, however the BBC want to dress it up  :bang: ……...
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Post by: CLKD on March 08, 2015, 02:43:59 PM
Jane Eyre is on now …...
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Post by: kerrieann on March 08, 2015, 02:51:22 PM
watching  to sir with love  not seen that in years,  not much else to do weather here is horrible
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Post by: CLKD on March 08, 2015, 02:56:26 PM
need to remember to look back at a couple of programmes
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Post by: Dulciana on March 08, 2015, 09:04:15 PM
I've just watched a whole episode of Call The Midwife and I never really realised how good it is.  They're so lucky to have the talents of Jenny Agutter and Miranda Hard together in one production.   Tonight's episode turned me into a fan of the programme, but I understand I'll have to wait til next year before the next series!!   :(
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Post by: CLKD on March 08, 2015, 09:12:18 PM
Caught up the strictly programme - Final is on Wednesday!
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Post by: CLKD on March 09, 2015, 08:09:05 PM
Watching that guy Robson again  :-*  - where did *that* week go  :o

Celebrity 'only connect' later ……. for Red Nose Day
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Post by: CLKD on March 17, 2015, 08:24:00 PM
 ;D  - new series: Back in Time for Dinner, BBC2 ….. living through the 1950s  :rofl: - wonder how we all survived  ::)

5 oz. of meat, per person, per *week*  :o
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Post by: kerrieann on March 18, 2015, 10:03:15 AM
so glad you put that on clkd, love anything like that, nostalgia  :) was the first 1 any good, ive set the series to record
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Post by: Greyhoundgal on March 18, 2015, 01:23:13 PM
We watched that last night too CLKD, not sure it was meant to be funny but we were roaring with laughter at certain bits.  I don't think the lady of the house was a natural cook was she?
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Post by: CLKD on March 18, 2015, 02:35:26 PM
Bit like me: as DH said, they simply weren't prepared for 1950s living ……… where as we've been through it  ::).  She had no idea how to 'make do'  ;D ……… and the School Dinners didn't go down particularly well either ………. as for cooking the whole weeks' meat ration in one 'go'  :o ……….

Can't wait for next episode, 1970s …….. ?
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Post by: littleminnie on March 19, 2015, 09:12:37 AM
Ordinary Lies was good on Tuesday night.
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Post by: rosebud57 on March 19, 2015, 09:45:27 AM
We have started watching Fortitude, which I recorded.  Having to watch an episode a night as the plot is complex so need to keep it fresh.  Only trouble is I have to keep pausing it to explain what's going on the husband. :-\ :-\
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Post by: dazned on March 19, 2015, 09:02:47 PM
Watching Indian railways on BBC4 I find that area fascinating ! I find the era of the Raj so interesting loving Indian summers too on Sundays.
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Post by: CLKD on March 21, 2015, 08:32:17 PM
I'm waiting to see a Programme about the nephews in the Tower.
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Post by: CLKD on March 22, 2015, 05:07:41 PM
Richard III about to be buried in Leicester - the programme goes on until 8.00 p.m.  :o

Crikey - 4 large black horses, 2 from Germany 2 from Belgium plus 2 riders in armour ……… he won't be buried until Thursday, it's a Service of Memorial today.

Also the coffin isn't very big - DH has suggested that he was simply thrown into the box  ::) and is now a jumble inside.  The cortege has been to Bosworth Fields for a small ceremony, those horses will be tired by the time they have been there and back to Leicester  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on March 22, 2015, 10:38:27 PM
 :-\  ……….. surely you weren't all watching Poldark - that's a repeat  ;)
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Post by: Joyce on March 22, 2015, 10:46:26 PM
A remake CLKD, even hubby is watching it. Some eye candy for a Sunday evening.  ;D
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Post by: Jenna on March 24, 2015, 07:48:52 PM
Ladies - don't forget 8pm BBC 2 'Back in time for dinner'. Tonight it's the 1960's. Should give us a smile or two.
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Post by: CLKD on March 24, 2015, 09:07:21 PM
 ;D  it did.  She's even more hopeless in the kitchen than I am …….. and we really didn't wear such hair styles all the time  ::)
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Post by: dazned on March 24, 2015, 09:48:42 PM
We had those tea,sugar and coffee canisters!

 :rofl:
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Post by: Greyhoundgal on March 25, 2015, 01:24:23 PM
We had the casserole dishes and very similar wall-paper  :rofl: My sister and I were in stitches again last night watching it.....
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Post by: CLKD on March 25, 2015, 01:27:34 PM
I think it's the best light entertainment programme for many a long month  ;D - I wonder how much time Rochelle spends in the kitchen, it appears that her husband does a lot of the cooking.  The dog was shouted at last night, wonder if it had thieved something off the table ……..

However, she was using T-bags at one stage, I don't think they came in until the 1970s  :-\
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Post by: dazned on March 25, 2015, 02:34:15 PM
I said that about tbags to hubby !

The tea canister if you saw ( and I know  ;D. ) Had a sliding thingy to pour tea,sugar,coffee out ! We definitely didn't ha 've tea bags ,my father would of had forty types of fits !  ;D
We had a dispenser on wall for tea leaves too,a bit like soap dispensers now.
My dad was very old fashioned  :-\  the only spice allowed in our house was all spice for the Christmas cake !
" none of that foreign stuff in here ! " meaning rice ( other than for puddings ),pasta anything that wasn't grown in Britain basically ! I was 19 before I had pasta and in my own flat  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on March 25, 2015, 05:08:35 PM
Curry: mince, onions, with powder, boiled rice and pineapple rings  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on March 25, 2015, 05:10:21 PM
http://www.tea.co.uk/the-history-of-the-tea-bag

well, I go to the top of our stairs  ;D
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Post by: Scampi on March 25, 2015, 05:45:46 PM
:-\  ……….. surely you weren't all watching Poldark - that's a repeat  ;)

Certainly am watching Poldark - and loving every minute of it!!  It's a remake, not a repeat, Aiden Turner is rather nice to look at, and I didn't see it first time round anyway and haven't read it, so it's all new.  It's fantastic having something new on TV my daughter and I can watch together and both get absolutely lost in.
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Post by: CLKD on March 25, 2015, 06:02:39 PM
It's a repeat/remake however it's branded  ;) - I think Mum and I watched it first time round but I don't remember.  However, I'm watching something else so if it is released on DVD it's on my C.mas list  ;)
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Post by: Joyce on March 25, 2015, 06:26:15 PM
Many of these progs are remade, great for the generation who didn't see/watch last time round. I was too busy enjoying myself when Poldark was on last time round, some 40 years ago!  ::)
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Post by: dazned on March 25, 2015, 06:45:32 PM
Can't you record it CLKD ? Then you won't have to wait til Christmas !  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on March 25, 2015, 09:30:56 PM
No record facility on our TV nor do we have time to catch up  ::) - so much to watch, so little time  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on March 26, 2015, 10:39:30 AM
Channel 4.  Richard III  ;) - John Snow is making the same story go round and round and round whilst waiting for the Service to begin  ::)

I am finding this quite exciting and moving …….. wonder if Richard is watching 'from above'? (1485) and what he would make of being re-buried in a CofE Cathedral  :o  ::) …….. it does show that the Church can be unified though.  The colours are fabulous!

Duchess of Wessex has arrived - wonder how many times she went to the loo this morning  :-\ - do the Royals get nervous ….. enough to make Life difficult  :-\ apparently Alfred the Great, the other Monarch to die on the Battle field was Duke of Wessex hence the connection.  I am learning SO much this morning ……. Duke of GLoucester and his Wife are also there …..

11.25 a.m.

Gosh we 'do' Ceremony well!  I am not religious but I am moved ……… he's in the ground now in a specially dug and prepared grave, looks like slate which has been engraved with his dates.  There will remain the argument that Richard should have been buried in York but he was deal the mortal blow in Leicestershire. 
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Post by: littleminnie on March 27, 2015, 01:47:46 PM
If you don't have Sky or BT vision CKLD you could buy a Humax box and record everything.
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Post by: CLKD on March 27, 2015, 07:49:55 PM
Thanks but can't be bothered  ;) - too little time, particularly with Summer around the corner and gardening to enjoy.
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Post by: kerrieann on March 27, 2015, 07:53:52 PM
hi littleminnie  whats a humax box sorry if iam being a bit dizzy here  ;)
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Post by: littleminnie on March 27, 2015, 08:41:07 PM
It's like a modern day version of the video recorder without tapes or DVDs. It records on to a hard drive. They are really good.
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Post by: kerrieann on March 27, 2015, 08:48:27 PM
thanks iam with you now  ;D  how big is the hardrive or will it take any size ?
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Post by: purplenanny on March 27, 2015, 08:49:36 PM
Does it need a dish?  :-\ (http://:-\)
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Post by: CLKD on March 27, 2015, 09:04:27 PM
I don't know about that, however cream does ………. with a spoon  ;)
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Post by: kerrieann on March 27, 2015, 09:42:58 PM
and a little cake ? clkd  ;)
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Post by: littleminnie on March 28, 2015, 09:16:18 AM
No it doesn't need a dish, it's just the modern day version of the video recorder but without the cassettes. You record programmes or films watch them and just delete them after. 
Not sure if you mean how big is it in size Kerrieann or how much will it hold, but it's about as big as a DVD player in size (maybe slighter bigger) and it holds quite a lot. We have about 4 films on it and about 20 programmes.  We have never run short of space.   Well worth the money. We bought it from JL but they sell them everywhere.
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Post by: kerrieann on March 28, 2015, 10:09:49 AM
thanks littleminnie  :) :
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Post by: purplenanny on March 28, 2015, 03:21:35 PM
Thanks,  I don't want a dish or anything complicated so  I am going to look into it. Sounds good.
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Post by: purplenanny on March 28, 2015, 03:39:45 PM
Seems it needs to be connected to ethernet and mine is in another room  :( (http://:()
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Post by: littleminnie on March 28, 2015, 03:43:04 PM
I've asked OH and he said you can Ethernet Line Adapters and as long as the plug sockets are on the same ring main it will work. 
This one gets good reviews
http://www.johnlewis.com/humax-hdr-1000s-freetime-smart-500gb-freesat-hd-digital-tv-recorder/p231732135
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Post by: purplenanny on March 28, 2015, 04:56:45 PM
Thanks littleminnie, that looks good. I have no idea re the mains ring and reading the link it says I do need a dish?

To receive freesat you'll need:

A freesat digital receiver box or a TV with an integrated receiver
A satellite dish installed and connected to the receiver
Do you already have a satellite dish?

Yes – It may be possible for you to receive freesat with your current dish.

No – We recommend that your dish is supplied and installed by a qualified satellite installer. This can be arranged when you purchase your freesat receiver in store


I really fail in the 'technical' department, so I am probably reading it wrong  :-\ (http://:-\)  PN x x
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Post by: littleminnie on March 29, 2015, 09:18:22 AM
I link I sent you is for a box with Freesat. You can get a box with Freeview (that's what we have). The link below is an example
http://www.johnlewis.com/humax-dtr-t2000-youview-smart-500gb-freeview-hd-digital-tv-recorder/p1599133

It's all very confusing I know.
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Post by: purplenanny on March 29, 2015, 10:18:57 AM
Many thanks littleminnie, appreciate your help.  I like the look of this one. As for the technical side ::) (http://::))
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Post by: dazned on March 29, 2015, 08:04:21 PM
My husband has just said "Oh no it's women's letching hour "

 :rofl:

Poldark ! I don't even like him!

Poldark not my husband  ;D
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Post by: Joyce on March 29, 2015, 09:41:07 PM
Oh come on, that smile!  ;D Poldark I mean.  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on March 29, 2015, 09:43:17 PM
In which case I've been letching all afternoon: F1 followed by MotoGP - all that lycra  :-*
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Post by: Joyce on March 29, 2015, 09:43:47 PM
 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: bramble on March 29, 2015, 09:50:30 PM
Don't you mean leather CLKD? In MotoGP?

Bramble
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Post by: CLKD on March 29, 2015, 09:52:03 PM
 ;D

   :oops:     probably ………….. it all peels off the same way, apparently  :whist:
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Post by: bramble on March 29, 2015, 09:52:07 PM
You will only need a dish if you want the freesat bit of the box. It should still record programmes off your terrestrial signal.

Bramble
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Post by: Dyan on March 30, 2015, 05:03:25 PM
New series of 'Vera' starting Easter Sunday On ITV.
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Post by: Greyhoundgal on March 31, 2015, 12:22:32 PM
Back in Time for Dinner again tonight - this episode is the 70's.
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Post by: CLKD on March 31, 2015, 08:05:38 PM
1970s tonight  ;D - did anyone see that *wallpaper*  :o - but vaguely I do remember it ………..
Finisned off with a fondue ………… I think we gave ours away.
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Post by: Greyhoundgal on April 01, 2015, 12:37:54 PM
I seem to remember we had similar wallpaper at home in the 70's, quite lurid wasn't it?  At least now she has a tin-opener she can use  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on April 01, 2015, 12:39:39 PM
 ;D - however, she did ask her daughter to open something this week …….. it's the best 'watch' for years  :D
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Post by: CLKD on April 01, 2015, 06:26:46 PM
The 1 Show NOW!  ::)

there's a 'comedy' programme : 'sensitive skin' :  about menopause later 2-night but can't find where  :-\ - Sky Arts!
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Post by: Cazikins on April 01, 2015, 08:59:58 PM


there's a 'comedy' programme : 'sensitive skin' :  about menopause later 2-night but can't find where  :-\ - Sky Arts!

It's on SKY ARTS 1 at 10 tnite. Channel 129 or Virgin 281.
 It stars Kim Cattrell - sounds good so gonna watch it now.
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Post by: CLKD on April 02, 2015, 03:58:45 PM
Let us know as I can't get Sky  ::)
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Post by: Cazikins on April 02, 2015, 11:14:00 PM
It wasn't that good to be honest CLKD, it was a bit of a let down.
Some bits were funny & I did laugh at the bit when she went to get her prescription for HRT & got asked so many questions by the pharmacist, & got lectured about all the side effects etc.
I'll give it another go next week.
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Post by: dazned on April 03, 2015, 09:33:22 AM
So even the TV shows portray a negative view of HRT ! No hope for things to improve then ,let's hope no gps watched it they don't need encouraging !  >:(
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Post by: Joyce on April 03, 2015, 10:48:31 AM
The write ups about Sensitive Skin were mixed. Most saying too much emphasis on other characters rather than Kim Cattrall's. Hadn't realised it had been done before with Joanna Lumley taking the lead. I laughed at the beginning when she was literally being talked down to by pharmacist. Odd funny moment later on, but not as funny as I was expecting.
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Post by: rosebud57 on April 06, 2015, 01:37:47 PM
Recorded Vera last night.  One of my favorites. 

Also recorded 'Groundhog Day' (it was on Gold).  Haven't see it for years, but is just as good as I remembered it. :)
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Post by: CLKD on April 07, 2015, 07:42:50 PM
1980s on now ……..
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Post by: Cazikins on April 10, 2015, 02:39:48 PM
Yay - Graham Norton is back on tonight, haven't checked to see who's on there though.
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Post by: CLKD on April 10, 2015, 08:07:27 PM
We've spent a few hours watching MotoGP - men in leather  ;)

Anyone watch the 1st Clare Balding programme a week ago? …. no one on that I want to see tonight  ::)
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Post by: honeybun on April 10, 2015, 09:36:38 PM
The Masters has started. I like watching the golf.


Honeybun
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Post by: Joyce on April 10, 2015, 09:53:49 PM
My family were all golf daft, so it's engrained in me.  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on April 11, 2015, 12:52:26 PM
I watch the Masters to enjoy the azaleas  ::)

F1 and MotoGP again today and tomorrow - no housework done here then  :whist:
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Post by: babyjane on April 17, 2015, 09:21:21 AM
Did anyone follow the series 'Banished'.  What an ending, I was hoping it might be different although I couldn't see how........
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Post by: purplenanny on April 17, 2015, 12:31:50 PM
I absolutely loved 'banished' . I was really hoping that he would get let off

Will they make another series do you think?
PN x x
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Post by: ellie on April 17, 2015, 12:35:34 PM
I loved Banashed....but cried my eyes out at the end  :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: purplenanny on April 17, 2015, 12:51:18 PM
Me too ellie!

PN x x
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Post by: libby1 on April 17, 2015, 06:12:00 PM
I'm loving Poldark, I watched the original and have got all the books and isn't he gorgeous   :madeyes:

Libby
x
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Post by: ellie on April 17, 2015, 06:17:26 PM
Poldark... :bed: :madeyes: :love: :oops:
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Post by: babyjane on April 19, 2015, 02:15:35 PM
Purplenanny they could couldn't they as the ending was left open and Elizabeth is expecting the next generation .......

I haven't seen anything yet about another series though.

Ellie, I really cried when Mrs Johnson started to sing, and I never cry, it is a standing joke with my husband who bawls at the drop of a hat  :'(

I must be odd because Poldark doesn't do anything for me.  I think my husband fancies him a little bit though  ::)
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Post by: purplenanny on April 19, 2015, 07:16:31 PM
I do hope they do Babyjane :) (http://:))
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Post by: CLKD on April 21, 2015, 02:34:06 PM
Did anyone see Will Millard's programme on Sunday evening at 8.00/9.00?

 :-\

We watched on iPlayer this evening - good programme.  Now watching Ellie and Adam in Scotland
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Post by: Dyan on April 23, 2015, 01:23:24 PM
Nope but enjoyed 'Safe House' last night.
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Post by: littleminnie on April 23, 2015, 04:19:55 PM
Me too, wasn't it good.
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Post by: CLKD on April 24, 2015, 05:35:54 PM
>wave Dyan<

was going to post something then, oh! did anyone see the last episode of 'in time for Dinner' when Giles encouraged the family to try 'bugs'  :-X ?
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Post by: babyjane on April 27, 2015, 03:42:27 PM
I watched my recorded episode of Safe House yesterday and I enjoyed it too.  Just the right amount of tension but I think the father is going to get on my nerves a bit as it is clearly to do with him and yet he won't co-operate very well.  I look forward to the posts about this as there seem to be a few of us watching it.
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Post by: Dyan on April 28, 2015, 11:39:37 AM
Safe house was good last night. Deep..................
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Post by: CLKD on April 28, 2015, 02:40:31 PM
Is 'safe house' local, as I haven't seen it advertised.

Tried to watch the programme about Himmler last night but there was too much information  :-\ and it was in German  ::) with sub-titles.
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Post by: Dyan on April 28, 2015, 02:43:23 PM
It's on ITV 1 CLKD.
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Post by: babyjane on April 28, 2015, 02:55:01 PM
I have just watched it, there is a lot going on........
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Post by: CLKD on April 28, 2015, 02:57:57 PM
 :thankyou:
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Post by: Dyan on April 30, 2015, 04:32:13 PM
Enjoyed the new series of ' George Gently' last night with 'Doyle'......or was it 'Bodie'? ::)
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Post by: dazned on April 30, 2015, 05:43:04 PM
Doyle ! Used fancy him rotten had pics of him stuck on my school books  ! ;D
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Post by: CLKD on April 30, 2015, 07:20:04 PM
Who ever - he died ……… didn't he ?

Watching China now - the scenery is spectacular but bet in Winter, with -45degs., it's bitter ……
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Post by: CLKD on May 02, 2015, 06:56:41 PM
2-night is awful  :bang: for those of us who don't watch those reality programmes  >:(

Repeat of Father Ted now …...
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Post by: dazned on May 02, 2015, 07:21:41 PM
Thats where the record facility comes in handy  ;)
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Post by: Taz2 on May 02, 2015, 07:56:07 PM
Yep - definitely helps to be able to record or "on demand" it or i-player it.

I thought you did watch reality programmes CLKD - don't you watch the Escape to the Country type ones or aren't those type considered reality programmes.

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on May 02, 2015, 08:00:14 PM
Nope - that's real life.  Not in the jungle/house/can you sing/not  ::)
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Post by: Cazikins on May 02, 2015, 09:33:00 PM
Hubby has only gone & ordered the big fight tonight...... The actual fight starts at 4am  :o :o - Although I would love to watch it I am not getting up that early.
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Post by: Dyan on May 03, 2015, 01:02:34 PM
2 dramas on tonight........' Homes Fires' ITV 1 and ' The C Word' BBC 1 with the actress who played in the drama 'Cilla'.Sheridan someone :-\
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Post by: babyjane on May 03, 2015, 01:11:47 PM
Sheridan Smith.

The Color Purple is on at 11.10pm.  I have set it to record  :)
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Post by: Dyan on May 03, 2015, 01:18:22 PM
That's it! Smith!

'The color purple!'thank you Babyjane I'll record it, never seen,it always wanted to.
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Post by: babyjane on May 03, 2015, 01:32:18 PM
11.10pm ITV 3  :)
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Post by: Dyan on May 03, 2015, 01:34:02 PM
 :thankyou:
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Post by: CLKD on May 03, 2015, 02:53:44 PM
Tried to watch The Color Purple many years ago nor could I read it.
Watching The Tour now - all that Lycra and all that scenery …….  :-*
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Post by: Dyan on May 03, 2015, 05:32:01 PM
Just set it up to record. It's a long movie............... ::)
Will need plenty of treats to nibble for that one  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on May 03, 2015, 05:41:34 PM
Salted/roasted pen-nuts: juice: chocolate coated nuts: more juice …...
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Post by: babyjane on May 03, 2015, 05:58:41 PM
can fast forward the adverts though  :)
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Post by: Dyan on May 03, 2015, 06:22:46 PM
Pen-nuts? :-* ;D

Chocolate covered raisins :)
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Post by: CLKD on May 03, 2015, 08:51:11 PM
Yes please  ;D
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Post by: Joyce on May 03, 2015, 09:21:59 PM
Watched The Color Purple a few times, it's really good.

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Post by: CLKD on May 04, 2015, 02:58:02 PM
 ::) - read my writing ……….. meno brain again (pea nuts)  ;)
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Post by: Dyan on May 04, 2015, 03:10:49 PM
 ;D CLKD
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Post by: CLKD on May 04, 2015, 03:13:39 PM
 ::) ……….. not a lot on this evening either  :-\
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Post by: Dyan on May 04, 2015, 03:25:37 PM
Soaps tonight & safe house.

Watched ' the C Word' last night.Very good. Recorded home fires to watch later.
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Post by: CLKD on May 04, 2015, 03:42:08 PM
I couldn't face the 'C' word  :'( - too close to home

Watching Tipping Point and doing quite well  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on May 05, 2015, 02:45:03 PM
Johanthan know and Mr Strange (?) looks a bundle of laughs: not  >:( - can't even dare watch the trailer  :o
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Post by: libby1 on May 05, 2015, 08:03:14 PM
It would be nice to see more 'feel good' tv. Remember 'The darling buds of may'? Loved that, can't be doing with all the doom, gloom, murder, horror etc

Libby
x
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Post by: dazned on May 05, 2015, 08:09:57 PM
Bring back Downtown abbey !

Homefires was good though jam and jerusalem reign !  ;D
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Post by: Dyan on May 07, 2015, 04:13:18 PM
and ' Larkrise to Candleford' :)
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Post by: CLKD on May 07, 2015, 06:30:56 PM
'Sharks' tonight  :o
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Post by: Dyan on May 11, 2015, 12:11:44 PM
Last part of ' Safe House' tonight. ITV 1 9pm.
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Post by: CLKD on May 11, 2015, 01:36:19 PM
I was disappointed with the BBC coverage of Sat. night's Horse Guards Parade Event  :-\
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Post by: babyjane on May 11, 2015, 02:29:26 PM
Last part of ' Safe House' tonight. ITV 1 9pm.

:yes:  :clapping:
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Post by: Dyan on May 12, 2015, 02:04:54 PM
Disappointing ending to ' Safe House' last night >:( :-\
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Post by: CLKD on May 12, 2015, 02:05:55 PM
Watching 'escape to the country', feet up, yoghurt and honey to eat ……..
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Post by: babyjane on May 12, 2015, 04:31:32 PM
Did anyone actually understand the ending?  Were Mark and Katy brother and sister?  Did she know about him arranging the shooting of Susan Reynolds.

It felt like the plug had literally been pulled out before it had finished properly  >:(
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Post by: Dyan on May 12, 2015, 07:33:48 PM
 ??? :-\ don't know Babyjane. Very frustrating. I hate endings like that.
If anyone knows perhaps they can explain it to us.
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Post by: Joyce on May 12, 2015, 09:55:59 PM
Just caught up on Safe House tonight. Think Mark & Katy were an item for a while before Robert (Christopher Eccleston). There was some mention of them being together for 3 months.  Then Mark had affair with shot witness Susan, before Robert again. It was all a bit up in the air, so reckon there may be another series.
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Post by: Dyan on May 19, 2015, 01:51:19 PM
For anyone who enjoyed 'Cilla' & 'The C Word' and is a fan of Sheridan Smith, she is staring in a drama coming in June.
Can't remember the channel but watch this space.
She seems to be the up and coming actress at the moment.
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Post by: littleminnie on May 21, 2015, 04:00:50 PM
I thought Mark and Katy were brother and sister because those old photographs the other detective found were when they were young children.
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Post by: CLKD on May 23, 2015, 09:31:51 PM
Eurovision half-time anyone?  Big Band Sound  ::)
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Post by: Joyce on May 23, 2015, 09:33:14 PM
Only listened to 3 songs. Liked Sweden.
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Post by: honeybun on May 23, 2015, 09:36:45 PM
Eurovision .......shoot me now  ;D



Honeybun
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Post by: CLKD on May 23, 2015, 10:21:02 PM
DH was watching - I came down from my bath to find him dozing  ;D - with all that racket and flashing lights going on at the other end of the room  ::)

Some of the dresses have been lovely  8)
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Post by: CLKD on May 24, 2015, 06:28:30 PM
well that was a phaff again  ;D
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Post by: Dyan on May 27, 2015, 07:15:39 PM
Bored..........nothing on the box til 9pm( Corrie)

Waiting for all these new dramas to start.....................
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Post by: littleminnie on May 27, 2015, 07:21:42 PM
What new dramas?
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Post by: Dyan on May 27, 2015, 07:26:13 PM
There's one starting soon with Sheridan Smith ( Cilla, The C Word) and I've seen a couple more being advertised to start in June.
Don't know the name of any of them LM. ;D
They all look good though.
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Post by: kerrieann on May 27, 2015, 07:29:25 PM
we had cilla with sherida smith a good while ago in the midlands  :-\  really enjoyed it, the other one has been on but didnt watch it
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Post by: littleminnie on May 27, 2015, 07:32:53 PM
The Syndicate is back on next Tuesday. Not seen any more advertised yet.
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Post by: Dyan on May 27, 2015, 07:39:30 PM
Forgot that one :thankyou:
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Post by: CLKD on May 27, 2015, 09:21:46 PM
Not much on here either  ::) - near death disasters, the News - now that's going to run and run (FIFA  :o ) …….. >yawn<
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Post by: Dyan on May 30, 2015, 12:43:27 PM
Corrie was good this wk.
Best drama on the telly at the moment.
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Post by: CLKD on May 30, 2015, 02:10:06 PM
The best thing to watch is the birds in my garden  ::)
or MotoGP  :-*
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Post by: CLKD on May 30, 2015, 04:41:57 PM
Harry Potter again - every time I watch the films I see something 'new'  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on June 01, 2015, 02:44:37 PM
Country File had woolly pigs on last night  ;D …….. really curly coats and lovely fluffy ears.  I had seen this type of pig a couple of years ago and fell in love  ::)

3 programmes on this evening all at 8.00  >:(
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Post by: CLKD on June 02, 2015, 11:55:13 AM
SPRINGWATCH web cams ……… what has TV come to  ::)
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Post by: kerrieann on June 03, 2015, 06:14:24 PM
can anyone help please, i missed the first episode of the syndicate last night and ive searched on sky for the repeat and cant find it, anyone no if it is repeated ?
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Post by: CLKD on June 03, 2015, 07:56:17 PM
Nope: and nope …….

Watching The Auction House ……. I wouldn't put up with the boss' attitude  >:(  :-X
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Post by: honeybun on June 03, 2015, 08:32:50 PM
I've just looked on BBC iplayer. It's on there.

It was really good and I enjoyed it.

Honeybun
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Post by: CLKD on June 03, 2015, 08:34:14 PM
Watching the adoption join ups!
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Post by: kerrieann on June 03, 2015, 08:50:52 PM
just downloaded on iplayer thanks, i didnt watch series 1, but i enjoyed series 2   kerrie
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Post by: Dyan on June 08, 2015, 12:51:28 PM
Not a programme but I Love the new advert for Nationwide about the little boy and his scarf.

Home fires was good last night.
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Post by: CLKD on June 08, 2015, 01:20:16 PM
It's *that* time of year - again  ;D : Criterium de Dauphine followed on 7 by the beginning of the Tour de France and then GB F1 and then  ;D
 
Escape to the Country next ………. if I can stay awake long enough  :whist:
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Post by: CLKD on June 13, 2015, 03:14:33 PM
Thank goodness for MotoGP, Le Mans and Criterium de Dophanau - at least the scenery from France is FabuLus ……. after the rain that the cyclists endured yesterday  ::).  It's a bit steep though  :-\ ……… the views from the helicopter are like having a holiday without doing the packing  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on June 14, 2015, 04:23:54 PM
Same again 2-day followed by house buying with Phil and his side kick Kirsty.  Antiques Roadshow later ……. Secret World of Lego at the same time  ::) ……. otherwise  :(
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Post by: Dyan on June 14, 2015, 05:57:13 PM
Ooo yes antique roadshow.........then Home Fires.
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Post by: CLKD on June 21, 2015, 08:37:57 PM
F1 hi-lights
Country File
Antiques Roadshow
Pro-ladies cyclist - now

At the weekend - the final e-Car racing from the Capital - hopefully we will be able to get some TV coverage in Whitby
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Post by: Dyan on June 26, 2015, 02:43:40 PM
Anybody watched "The Affair" on sky Atlantic?
I've recorded 7 episodes and watched 2 last night while DH is away.
Enjoying it   :o ::) ;)
Will watch more tonight ;)
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Post by: littleminnie on June 26, 2015, 04:51:16 PM
Not seen that one.
Under The Dome starts again next week.
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Post by: CLKD on July 01, 2015, 01:13:34 PM
oh >yawn< - it's Wimbledon again 2-day  :P

and the F1 circus arrives in Northants - which will be made difficult because the French side of the Channel are on strike which will screw up travel arrangements for many getting into and leaving the UK  ::)

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Post by: CLKD on July 17, 2015, 03:07:40 PM
Adverts.!  anyone seen the Pet Plan 1 which states 9/10 Vets support us?  Well our Surgery won't recommend any Insurance Companies, they aren't allowed to.  Then the advert with Ian Botham about a gadget which can ease aching legs …… something he uses on long flights between UK and Oz then?  Do they think we're that daft  >:(

Band Aid on 2-morrow evening  ;) anyone?
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Post by: Gill Mojo on July 17, 2015, 03:32:19 PM
I don't watch tv any more, but I do stream the occasional series. Currently addicted to Hannibal which is the most beautiful show I have seen in years. Not to mention the food porn  :love:
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Post by: Dyan on July 19, 2015, 11:45:47 AM
Disappointed in the final episode of ' The Affair' :(

Looking forward to the return of 'Bake Off' in August  :)
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Post by: CLKD on July 19, 2015, 12:37:19 PM
Golf; Cycling; occasional house buying programme otherwise in our garden  ;)
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Post by: littleminnie on July 19, 2015, 03:55:58 PM
Zzzzzzz. I'd be asleep if I watched those.  :)
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Post by: Briony on July 19, 2015, 05:32:42 PM


Looking forward to the return of 'Bake Off' in August  :)


I love Bake Off , even though I cant cook (and  won't cook - not even a packet mix!).

On a different note, can anyone remember Don't Wait Up? And what was the programme with Penny and Vince? I used to dash home from Guides so I wouldn't miss them!
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Post by: Claireylou on July 19, 2015, 05:43:24 PM
Hi Briony, I think it was called "just good friends"

I used to love it. Had a bit of a crush on Vince  ::)
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Post by: Dulciana on July 19, 2015, 06:06:23 PM
Well, I love the coverage of the Proms and look forward to it every year.   Some fabby concerts!
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Post by: CLKD on July 19, 2015, 06:58:33 PM
Don't Wait Up was something else  ;)

Proms isn't getting a very good critique as not many concerts are being shown 'live' …….. or are being cut short.

Country File now and then the programme about whether paintings are genuine ……..
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Post by: Briony on July 19, 2015, 09:19:07 PM
Thanks!  :)
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Post by: CLKD on July 19, 2015, 09:22:19 PM
Plot :
Don't Wait Up starts as Dr. Tom Latimer splits from his wife Helen. At the same time, his father Toby, also a doctor, announces his intention to divorce his wife of 32 years, Angela. Father and son then move in together and frequently argue about politics and medical practices. Tom tries to get his parents back together, while beginning a romance with Toby's secretary Madeleine Forbes, whom he later marries.

Dr Tom was Fern Britten's Dad ;-)
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Post by: Dyan on July 29, 2015, 02:32:46 PM
Loving "Trust me I'm a doctor"
Last part on tonight BBC2 8pm.
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Post by: CLKD on July 29, 2015, 11:06:50 PM
I;ve missed those due to being 'out'  ::)
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Post by: Briony on July 31, 2015, 04:09:16 PM
I vaguely remember having a school girl crush on Tom Latimer. Just googled him and realised my taste in men has changed somewhat ! x
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Post by: CLKD on July 31, 2015, 05:57:18 PM
 ;D
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Post by: babyjane on July 31, 2015, 06:12:07 PM
did anyone give Partners in Crime a try?  The Raine/Walliams pairing is inspired, they are going to be sooooooo good together.  Sheer nonsense but very entertaining.  I like it  :)
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Post by: Dyan on August 04, 2015, 08:29:44 AM
Bake off tomorrow! :)

Anyone watching ' Life in Squares'?
I've recorded it.
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Post by: Taz2 on August 04, 2015, 09:02:54 AM
Did anyone watch this http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-33602050? It was really inspiring. I only came across it by accident when browsing through catch-up.

Taz x
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Post by: Dyan on August 04, 2015, 01:53:41 PM
No didn't see that Taz.
Would have been interested too.
Maybe on catchup?

Enjoying the programme 'Hair' Mon & Tuesday 10pm Channel 4
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Post by: CLKD on August 04, 2015, 02:56:42 PM
I didn't see the programme but she was chatting to Jeremy Vine last week ……. her GPs ignored her symptoms apparently  >:(: sounds familiar then!

If I put TV on right now I'll drop off  ::)
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Post by: Taz2 on August 04, 2015, 11:15:21 PM
Her symptoms were ignored - she had been treated for breast cancer and then it returned. http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/rowena-kincaid-/bucket-list-cancer_b_6953692.html

Taz x
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Post by: Briony on August 05, 2015, 09:12:07 AM
Just read in the paper who the favourite to win Bake Off is ... before the first episode has even aired  :-\
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Post by: Dyan on August 05, 2015, 10:37:39 AM
 :-\ glad I don't read the papers.
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Post by: Dyan on August 13, 2015, 02:54:26 PM
As the heading implies.........

"Where have all the good TV programmes gone....... ?" :-\

Anyone know of anything coming up?
We need a good drama.
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Post by: CLKD on August 13, 2015, 03:00:06 PM
Who Do You Think You Are - with Paul Holywood tonight - how can he be on Bake Off at the same time  :-\  ;)

There's a good programme on BBC1 right now ……..
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Post by: Dyan on August 13, 2015, 03:21:38 PM
Has he gone religious? ;D

Amazing that! He can be in 2 places at the same time ;D ;)
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Post by: CLKD on August 13, 2015, 03:22:02 PM
 ;D - at least someone is listening  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on August 13, 2015, 03:26:13 PM
Have looked on line about a supposedly JR puppy grew and grew and : it's a GREAT DANE  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on August 13, 2015, 08:58:27 PM
Crikey - that was a good story  :)
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Post by: Dulciana on August 14, 2015, 11:07:04 AM
Anyone see Nicola Benedetti playing the Korngold concerto on BBC last night?  Amazing!
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Post by: CLKD on August 14, 2015, 07:52:07 PM
We are watching a programme on 'tru' about body painting competitions - some of the art work is FabULus!
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Post by: CLKD on August 16, 2015, 07:44:02 PM
Julian Clary - anyone been watching his animal antics programmes - quite amusing: Nature Nuts with JC
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Post by: dazned on August 16, 2015, 08:08:08 PM
Yep just watched it very entertaining and interesting.
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Post by: CLKD on August 16, 2015, 08:10:18 PM
I saw the 1st of his programmes but was away for the others - he's very dry, slightly camp but not OTT.  The pine martens were fascinating. 
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Post by: babyjane on August 17, 2015, 09:11:12 AM
Loved all 3 of the programmes, very watchable and the animal close ups were a treat.  that falcon in flight for the wildlife artist was inspired  :)
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Post by: CLKD on August 17, 2015, 12:05:29 PM
The artist does good paintings too, wonder whether he 'shows' at Bird Fair (next week)
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Post by: CLKD on August 17, 2015, 08:59:06 PM
Watching people on holiday in Tenerife - they all went to a Vineary, 3 girls really didn't understand that wine grows on vines  ::) 'I thought it was man made', 'I thought it came from a supermarket' ……. DH and I are  :rofl:
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Post by: Dyan on August 18, 2015, 08:22:13 AM
 :rofl:
Would they think the same about milk? :-\
Some children don't realise it comes from a cow.
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Post by: dazned on August 18, 2015, 01:59:25 PM
For anyone interested tonight at 8 o'clock itv Alan Titchmarsh and his team will be doing a garden at local Hospice for whom I work for in the charity shops. Should be interesting ,well for me anyway . They are having an open day this weekend so the public can come and visit to see where their money goes. My mum passed away at this hospice some years ago and it is a truly remarkable place. Catch it if you can.
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Post by: Dyan on August 18, 2015, 03:16:45 PM
Thanks  dazned,I'll look out for it.
Not a lot else on the box at the moment. Very poor >:(
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Post by: Dyan on August 26, 2015, 10:06:57 AM
Recorded all the " Back in Time for Dinner" series.
Enjoyed watching them.

For anyone interested "Horizon - OCD The monster in my head" is on tonight BBC2 9pm.
The producers rang me, as an OCD sufferer, and I spent 30 mins talking about my experiences.
That's as far as it got so I'm not appearing but wondering if they will mention my type of OCD.
Intrusive thoughts or if they will just focus on the cleaning,germs etc as most people think it is.
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Post by: ellie on August 26, 2015, 10:13:55 AM
Thanks will watch that tonight,sounds interesting ...
  BUT, did anyone watch channel 5 last night ..Live Wedding on benefits ....in my opinion, UTTER RUBBISH  :cuss: :rant:......Thant an hour of my life I won't get back  :(
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Post by: CLKD on August 28, 2015, 05:48:16 PM
Didn't see it Dyan?  Let me know which Channel it was on so I can go onto 'catch up'? 

MotoGP on this weekend  :-* …...
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Post by: Dyan on August 28, 2015, 06:09:25 PM
CLKD- Horizon -" The monster in my head" was on Wednesday BBC2 8pm.

Sorry Ellie, I got the time wrong.


I haven't watched it yet but you can get it on catch up.
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Post by: CLKD on August 28, 2015, 08:01:04 PM
Thank you so much.  Well done on putting your views and experiences across too!  Did it upset your routine at all by remembering?

Watching 'swing' on The Proms after looking at men in Lycra cycling in 38/39dC  :o across Spain - even the Columbian riders were finding it hard going!  There's be more of the same 2-morrow  ;)
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Post by: Dyan on August 29, 2015, 06:05:33 PM
I felt anxious talking about it.
I had just got over an episode when they rang me so I was still vulnerable.
It was hard to do.
They emailed me to say thank you and they had all they needed to go ahead with the programme.
What they are trying to do is stop all these other programmes  ie "obsessive compulsive hoarders/ cleaners etc from being aired as they don't portray that OCD is an illness and the term is used lightly.

I was In a Pia jewellery store yesterday with my DD and the manageress in there was talking to us about a lady who goes in regularly and touches everything as she goes round the shop.
The manageress said, " we'll probably see her on one of 'those' programmes"............ :-X
My DD could sense  I was getting uptight so she said, "Come on mum" and lead me out.
I wish I could say something when people mock the illness. They are just so ignorant >:(
That's it! I'm finished now ;D

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Post by: purplenanny on August 29, 2015, 07:10:01 PM
It was a very interesting program, my heart broke for that poor lad. Other programes certainly do appear to make light of it

Well done Dyan, it must have taken a lot of courage, you were very good to do it and help people understand

PN x x
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Post by: Dyan on August 30, 2015, 06:23:15 PM
Watched the Horizon OCD programme this afternoon.
That young lad had me in tears.
I think they got across just how debilitating this illness can be.
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Post by: Dyan on August 30, 2015, 06:24:59 PM
Looking forward to the new Ray Winston drama starting tonight BBC 1 9pm
Can't remember what it's called.
About time we had something to watch.
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Post by: littleminnie on August 30, 2015, 07:01:58 PM
Yes going to set that up Dyan. Looks good.
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Post by: Dyan on August 31, 2015, 09:08:11 PM
New :) and final :'( series of "Downton Abbey" starting Sunday 20th September.
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Post by: CLKD on August 31, 2015, 09:12:56 PM
 ;D - you're a fan then   ;)
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Post by: Dyan on August 31, 2015, 09:19:47 PM
Yep ;D
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Post by: CLKD on August 31, 2015, 09:34:45 PM
Couldn't cycle in those dresses though  :D
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Post by: CLKD on August 31, 2015, 09:41:13 PM
fear the waking dead -  :-\ - probably give that a miss then  ;D
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Post by: purplenanny on August 31, 2015, 09:51:46 PM
New :) and final :'( series of "Downton Abbey" starting Sunday 20th September.

Oh no!! I love Downton.......is it really the final series? That will be such a shame, it's so good!

I have free  tickets to see the recording of 'loose women' on Wednesday, Martin Clunes is the guest ( scrummy). I hope I am well enough to go, it involves a bit of travelling.

I thought the Ray Winston drama was very good. I don't like the swearing but there wasn't too much. He is a great actor. Hubby likes Amanda whatever her name is  ::) (http://::))

PN x x
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Post by: ellie on September 01, 2015, 08:05:28 AM
I agree ,there is somthing about Ray Winston (cor) no idea why!
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Post by: ellie on September 01, 2015, 08:13:00 AM
We once went to a Paul O' ogrady show just because Piers Brosnon was on, and when we got there it was.....Piers Morgon ......I got it wrong, and I don't like him grrrrr
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Post by: CLKD on September 01, 2015, 08:56:10 AM
 :rofl:
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Post by: honeybun on September 01, 2015, 08:56:52 AM
Ellie... ;D.....no one likes Piers Morgan  ::)


There is a new series of Doc Martin starting soon. Wasn't all that keen on the last one as he was over the top miserable so hopefully it will be a bit better this time. I will still watch it though.


Honeybun
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Post by: CLKD on September 01, 2015, 08:58:34 AM
I can't be bothered with it [morning Honeybun], if the trailers are anything to go by it's a series I can continue to miss.
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Post by: Dyan on September 01, 2015, 09:37:29 AM
PN-They showed a trailer last night about Downton and the song kept saying "goodbye".
At the end it said " the final series of........."

All good things come to an end they say :(

I wonder how it will end? :-\

Looking forward to new series of Doc Martin too
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Post by: purplenanny on September 01, 2015, 10:43:08 AM
 :(  (http://:()

Doc Martin is great! as for Martin Clunes , well,  ::) (http://::)).
I am hoping to see him at the Loose Women show on Friday  :gym: (http://:gym:)

PN x x
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Post by: Dyan on September 01, 2015, 12:39:29 PM
Is he your guilty pleasure PN?

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Post by: purplenanny on September 01, 2015, 01:03:36 PM
No Dyan, that has always been David Essex  ::) (http://::))

But Martin is lovely
PN x x
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Post by: honeybun on September 01, 2015, 01:07:56 PM
Is it the ears that do it for you PN  ;D


Honeybun
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Post by: purplenanny on September 01, 2015, 01:18:29 PM
Oh bless, leave him alone  ;D (http://;D)  There's just something about him, he looks so cuddly!

PN x x
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Post by: Dyan on September 01, 2015, 02:32:01 PM
I know what you mean PN.
My guilty pleasure is Kevin Whately.
He's not particularly handsome or good looking but there's something about him
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Post by: honeybun on September 01, 2015, 03:12:01 PM
John Nettles for me  :-*


Honeybun
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Post by: CLKD on September 01, 2015, 04:22:39 PM
KW does it for me too ……… as does DH, Alan Titchmarsh, Johnny who presents 'escape to the country' …...
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Post by: purplenanny on September 01, 2015, 05:02:23 PM
OOh yes, KW & JN......  :-* (http://:-*)

Oh dear CLKD - Alan Titchmarsh? bit too smarmy and slicked down for me  ;D (http://;D)

There's that other chap who presents amazing buildings, oh, whats his name?  :beat: (http://:beat:) damn meno brain!

PN x x

Oh - that's it George something.... mmm  ::) (http://::))
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Post by: CLKD on September 01, 2015, 05:04:33 PM
Oh had forgotten George - however, he's been divorced at least twice  :-\ …….
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Post by: purplenanny on September 01, 2015, 05:12:29 PM
Oh dear, I wonder why. Guess he likes to share himself around!

Oh heck, we have gone very off topic here, sorry!

Anyone watch Eastenders?  ;) (http://;))

PN x x
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Post by: Dyan on September 01, 2015, 05:55:46 PM
I do PN.

Very moving last night :'(
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Post by: CLKD on September 01, 2015, 05:58:16 PM
Nope - have enough of that type of situations in my own family - eventually I will write The Book!

1 Show now ……. night off from le Veulta, it's their rest day.  Penelope Keith begins another tour round Britain later and there's obsessive compulsive cleaners starting at 8.00 on Ch 4.

Strictly begins on Sat.  :o …….
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Post by: Dyan on September 01, 2015, 06:01:24 PM
Eastenders on tonight ;D
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Post by: CLKD on September 01, 2015, 06:03:10 PM
 :-X  :P
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Post by: purplenanny on September 01, 2015, 06:28:29 PM
Yes it was very moving and well acted in my opinion.

Yay! Strictly - love it!
PN x x
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Post by: CLKD on September 01, 2015, 06:37:17 PM
Nowt on for 30 mins. and I'm bored  :-\
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Post by: Dyan on September 02, 2015, 06:41:43 PM
New series of .......... :-\ :-\ :-\ drawn a blank ;D will be back when I can remember.
I know it's on Sky1 ;D
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Post by: CLKD on September 02, 2015, 06:42:26 PM
… and  ;D
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Post by: Dyan on September 02, 2015, 06:44:33 PM
I'm back!
New series of.............."Mount Pleasant"

Can't remember when though ;D
Meno brain! :-\
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Post by: CLKD on September 02, 2015, 06:45:15 PM
Don't help me much, never heard of it  ::)

Watching men in Lycra right now
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Post by: Dyan on September 02, 2015, 06:52:24 PM
Not Eastenders then?  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on September 02, 2015, 06:53:54 PM
 :rofl:
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Post by: dazned on September 02, 2015, 08:56:39 PM
There's a new drama starting next Wed at 2100 BBC 1 think it's called DR foster  :-\
Anyway it's starring .... omg forgot her name ! I'm rubbish ,the woman from Scott and Bailey and it was filmed on location near me and we watched some of the filming.
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Post by: honeybun on September 02, 2015, 09:08:14 PM
The only time we get anything filmed near us is when the weather is really bad. Some poor little weather girl is always sent to stand on our seafront and get pelted with rain and nearly blown into the sea. It happens time after time and the locals think it's hilarious.


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Post by: Dyan on September 02, 2015, 09:24:12 PM
Surrane Jones Dazned.
Use to play Steve mcdonalds wife Karen in Coronation street.
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Post by: dazned on September 03, 2015, 09:11:55 AM
Yeh that be her  :thankyou:  Dyan
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Post by: littleminnie on September 04, 2015, 05:43:12 PM
Lady Chatterley's Lover starts Sunday. Lots of  :bed: I believe.
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Post by: CLKD on September 04, 2015, 05:58:05 PM
Seen it   >yawn <

Who Do You Think You Are was Jerry Hall last night - a really interesting trip across Texas and beyond
Gareth Malone next week and we are out  >:(
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Post by: Dyan on September 04, 2015, 06:34:57 PM
Oooo yes LM Lady chatterley and yes lots of :bed:
Seen the one with Sean Bean in, very good.
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Post by: littleminnie on September 04, 2015, 06:47:15 PM
Record it CLKD?
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Post by: CLKD on September 05, 2015, 05:22:07 PM
Don't have a facility to record any longer  ::) do have iPlayer though
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Post by: CLKD on September 14, 2015, 06:00:20 PM
The 1 Show
Countdown to Life: at 9.00 p.m. BBC 2
The Woman with No Face: 10.00 p.m. Ch 5
or Longleat ………. ?
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Post by: honeybun on September 14, 2015, 06:42:04 PM
Doc Martin tonight.



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Post by: littleminnie on September 14, 2015, 06:43:37 PM
Never watched Doc Martin. Treat yourself to a humax box CKLD? X
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Post by: CLKD on September 14, 2015, 06:56:31 PM
That's technical  ;D - discuss?
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Post by: CLKD on September 14, 2015, 07:29:50 PM
Didn't do well on Unversity Challenge - now going to have a go at 'only connect'  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on September 14, 2015, 10:42:19 PM
Countdown to Life was about the 1st 8 weeks from conception.  Crikey, it's amazing that the human race exists!  There is a family with many members being born with 6 fingers; seemed that they have an extra 1st finger ……. on each hand.  Looking forwards to the next episode.  Then watched Brian Cox in a new programme about science-related stuff …… not sure how that will pan out.
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Post by: littleminnie on September 15, 2015, 08:17:06 AM
 ;D. It similar to the old video recorder but you don't have tapes. It's a hard drive. Very simple to use and well worth the money.
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Post by: dahliagirl on September 15, 2015, 12:16:00 PM
We got a humax box when they turned the analogue signal off, as we could only get satellite where I live.  The (not very) old dvd/video recorder is never used. 

The best thing is that you can start recording something whilst you finish off a job, then sit and watch it from the beginning, 20 minutes later.  Or, you can rewind and watch bits again when it doesn't make sense.  If you start watching things a little later, you can ff through the adverts. ;D

Most of it is easy to use, but there are some annoying 'technology' quirks and I hope they have improved these since we bought ours.
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Post by: Dyan on September 15, 2015, 06:50:03 PM
Enjoying the new series of Doc Martin and looking forward to Downton Abbey on Sunday :)

Anyone else disappointed in the ending of The trials of Jimmy......something.....? gone clean out of my head ::)
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Post by: Dulciana on September 15, 2015, 08:10:08 PM
This evening, I stuck the TV on, hoping that The Hairy Bikers would be on.........and they were!  I think they're brilliant.  They cook, travel, meet people who they seem to establish a rapport with, and have this fantastic humour/banter - all of this just gets me interested and laughing and forgetting the cares of the day.  I've just been watching their visit to St. Petersburg.  Wonderful.  They're such characters.  Love them to bits!   :) 
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Post by: Dulciana on September 15, 2015, 08:14:11 PM
Crikey, it's amazing that the human race exists!  There is a family with many members being born with 6 fingers;

I could do with something like that for playing the organ!    ;D
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Post by: CLKD on September 15, 2015, 09:51:52 PM
 ;D ………. wrong genetics then  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on September 19, 2015, 08:26:22 PM
Switch on to Channel 4 now  ;D
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Post by: ellie on September 19, 2015, 08:38:49 PM
Memories CLKD......DH and I are watching.....
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Post by: CLKD on September 19, 2015, 08:39:38 PM
So much went by me - so naive and innocent - DH is giggling away  ;D
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Post by: ellie on September 19, 2015, 08:45:26 PM
We thought nothing of most of it!!   Remember getting up to change channels ?  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on September 19, 2015, 08:46:33 PM
 :lol: ….. we didn't however, if we had a  :catscratch: on our laps  ::).
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Post by: CLKD on September 20, 2015, 03:03:11 PM
The children who change sex at puberty is being shown 2-morrow evening - Countdown to Life
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Post by: dazned on September 20, 2015, 03:15:01 PM
Downton tonight highlight of the week  :hapij:
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Post by: littleminnie on September 20, 2015, 05:39:18 PM
Watched Hunted. Don't think they will catch that GP.
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Post by: CLKD on September 22, 2015, 04:56:06 PM
Gareth Malone on later  :-*
Strictly on Friday  ;)
Did anyone watch the Medical Programme about conception onwards last night?
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Post by: honeybun on September 22, 2015, 06:55:59 PM
I watched Supervet.....now he really floats my boat  :-*

Blooming football tonight...no New Tricks.  >:(


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Post by: CLKD on September 22, 2015, 07:35:35 PM
Watching the Ladies Time Trial from Virginia, USA - Pocohontus country ;-) …… [really ought to learn how to spell the Princess' name  ::) ] - looks my type of town!
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Post by: Joyce on September 22, 2015, 09:15:00 PM
We've been watching Educating Cardiff. Watched previous series too. Every week we have a discussion on how different things were in our day.
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Post by: CLKD on September 29, 2015, 03:57:22 PM
 :rofl:  The 1 Show tries to fit in too much in 30 mins.  >:(
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Post by: CLKD on October 01, 2015, 10:23:16 PM
Anyone see Anita Rani - 'who do you think U R' this evening?
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Post by: Joyce on October 02, 2015, 07:01:49 AM
Quite a history!
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Post by: Cazikins on October 02, 2015, 11:20:56 PM
Glad to see the old chat shows are back on. Graham Norton is my favourite, he has some good guests on.
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Post by: CLKD on October 03, 2015, 05:01:12 PM
I can't get into GN - there's too much phaffing and not enough talking sensibly  ::)
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Post by: Night_Owl on October 03, 2015, 05:35:13 PM
There is some good viewing eg. Breaking Bad (currently binge watching, up to series 3) Vikings, Supervet, The Yorkshire Vet, Gogglebox, Downton, Dr Foster (good but far fetched), This is England.
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Post by: CLKD on October 06, 2015, 06:39:16 PM
Watching a programme about buying property in France - like going on holiday without moving from the sofa  ;D

Gareth and his choirs are on at 9.00 p.m.. 
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Post by: Dulciana on October 06, 2015, 06:52:53 PM
Hairy Bikers on tonight.......visiting southern Sweden.   Just what I need this evening.
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Post by: CLKD on October 06, 2015, 06:57:16 PM
Now turning over to BBC2  ;)

Final of Bake Off 2-morrow  :o
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Post by: CLKD on October 07, 2015, 07:20:16 PM
BakeOff!   :D - they have shown Nadia's husband and children: what an attractive family, if I were single and 40 years younger  ;) …….. and so supportive.  Apparently cakes aren't part of the Bangladeshi eating culture - hope she gets on OK!
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Post by: ellie on October 09, 2015, 05:14:23 PM
I LOVE Bake Off, sad it's finished...🍰🍧
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Post by: CLKD on October 09, 2015, 08:11:42 PM
 :rofl:  I HATE food  :-\ so baking programmes don't usually hit the spot.  However, I do watch the Hairy Bikers and got into the last 2 episodes of Bake Off ……..

Wonder *who does* the Bake Off washing up surely not the contestants?
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Post by: Dyan on October 12, 2015, 03:18:10 PM
Pleased Nadia won Bake off. She was my favourite to you.

Loving the new series of Lewis (Kevin Whately ::) )
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Post by: CLKD on October 12, 2015, 07:14:03 PM
Channel 5 ….. a large lizard thingy eating cereal on a kitchen table …… with a toddler in a chair close by  :o
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Post by: ellie on October 12, 2015, 08:55:45 PM
I saw that CKLD, wasn't it FAT!........humans feeding it the wrong food  >:(
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Post by: CLKD on October 13, 2015, 02:22:50 PM
But on the table  :o …… if they eat fruit and veg..   then ploooppp  :-X  ;D

Watching a new Escape to the Country …….. in Derbyshire, my fav. County  :-*
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Post by: CLKD on October 13, 2015, 07:54:13 PM
Watching a programme: Harvest 2015: about food grown in the UK ……… I fancy a beetroot sandwich now  ::) - lettuce is being harvested on a machine by hand, sent up a chute, shrink wrapped, heat sealed and boxed  :o - cost of machine, £800,000 and saves 1p per lettuce to the customer!  A 24 hour process!

Someone has tried a brainstormer chilly which is too hot to eat.  Apparently  ::)

Gareth soon - round 5!
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Post by: Taz2 on October 13, 2015, 11:11:51 PM
Grand Designs tonight. I don't usually watch it but it's a friend's daughter's house being featured.

Taz  x
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Post by: Scampi on October 14, 2015, 09:02:50 AM
We play Grand Designs Bingo!  There's so many common things occur - windows delay the whole thing, pregnancy, Kevin Mcleod has to eat his words - great fun!

Looking forward to DIY SOS - Homes for Veterans tonight.
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Post by: Taz2 on October 14, 2015, 04:47:35 PM
I have tried to watch it before but never got on with it but it will be interesting seeing my friend trying to help with the restoration! The tales she has told in the pub over the past few months while it was being recorded because, as I am sure we are all aware of, nothing is really as it seems.

Taz x  ;D
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Post by: getting_old on October 14, 2015, 06:11:50 PM
I always hate the way Kevin McCloud seems so gleeful when things go wrong, but currently watching property stuff to get ideas for our place.
Used to like Amazing Spaces but the current series' putting a beach hut on water seems a bit too "Top Gear" men doing something utterly ridiculous (and DH agrees!).
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Post by: Taz2 on October 14, 2015, 07:21:44 PM
Things have to go wrong - it makes for interesting tv.  ;D

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on October 14, 2015, 07:23:38 PM
Too much on this evening  >:(
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Post by: Dyan on October 15, 2015, 07:59:05 AM
Enjoying the new drama ' From Darkness'
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Post by: CLKD on October 16, 2015, 07:57:08 PM
Piers Morgan interveiws Warwick Davis  :-* at 9.00 - then it will be bath and bed.  DH is expecting a phone call at 10.00 p.m.  :o ……….
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Post by: honeybun on October 16, 2015, 08:36:48 PM
I would not watch the Morgan man for anything.

He is one of those people I could cheerfully slap.....truly awful man who has such a high opinion of himself.


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Post by: Limpy on October 17, 2015, 10:39:25 AM
The current programme of choice is The Big Bang Theory
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Post by: Joyce on October 17, 2015, 10:53:58 AM
Good choice Limpy. We've watched every episode countless times.

What happened to TFI Friday? Did we really think it was that good back in the 90's? Hubby reckons it's still the same folk but they've grown up now. Wasn't impressed, despite having U2 on. Bono is so full of himself the days though.

Detest Mr Morgan!!! He too is full of himself.
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Post by: CLKD on October 17, 2015, 03:02:45 PM
It was a good programme though  ;)

Honeybun: I'm like that with Clarkson though I cut my nose off to spite my face as I adore the hamster  ::)

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Post by: Limpy on October 17, 2015, 05:36:24 PM
I have to confess I like Clarkson, he's outrageous.
I like James May too.
Not keen on Richard Hammond even if he's more adept with tools than Clarkson.
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Post by: honeybun on October 17, 2015, 08:34:26 PM
Chris Evans.....I would rather cut off a leg than watch him....smug little *****

Clarkson is worth watching. I am looking forward to seeing the trio in the new Top Gear.

As for Evans....I will give that a miss. Trouble is the man actually believes his own hype.


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Post by: bramble on October 17, 2015, 09:58:49 PM
I didn't used to like Chris Evans back in the day of TFI Friday but he has settled down a LOT. He is good on the radio in his breakfast show and amazingly good with the children in their slot. So I await with interest.

Bramble
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Post by: CLKD on October 18, 2015, 09:56:58 AM
Off to make a cuppa and watch MotoGP hi-lights on the computer .........
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Post by: CLKD on October 20, 2015, 06:51:28 PM
Watching James May:  building cars 'live' :   how boring to be responsible for putting on the bumper all day every day  :-\ …..

The programme has been really interesting.  11 minis on a transporter which takes 9 mins. to load and secure each vehicle.  The factory was working in seconds to fit each different part.  Now Kate is in Finland: actually Norway, only listening with half an ear: in an electric car which is allowed in the Bus Lane …… 124 miles on a single charge! 

Who thought that watching a car making show could be so informative  :D
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Post by: CLKD on October 21, 2015, 09:10:33 PM
Alexandar was dancing with some ladies in the Far North - did anyone note the bead work capes they were wearing.  Hopefully made in the deep Winter months and not bought from the net, though it did look as though Ikea as arrived!
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Post by: Claireylou on October 22, 2015, 09:07:21 AM
Hi Prajna,

I'm on 3rd series. I didn't like it at all to begin with but hubby loved it so I stuck with it. Now, I can't wait for the next instalment.

It takes ages to get going but well worth keeping with it  :)
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Post by: Claireylou on October 22, 2015, 09:20:42 AM
I couldn't agree with you more ;D

Yes it does grow on you ... Lots!
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Post by: CLKD on October 24, 2015, 09:16:09 PM
Sat down to watch F1 qualifying to find it's been cancelled - due to a bad weather front going through Texas!  :o …… no cars on the Circuit due to 14" rain in 48 hours …….. so positions will have to be determined early tomorrow before the racing!  Plus MotoGP on 2-morrow, GO ROSSI  :-*

Now there's a programme about Glasgow to fill the space of F1 …...
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Post by: honeybun on October 24, 2015, 09:40:11 PM
Not sure I need to watch a programme about Glasgow but very glad I didn't have to put up with F1 for two nights. With a bit of luck it might keep raining.
 ;D ::)


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Post by: CLKD on October 24, 2015, 09:42:11 PM
 :lol: …….. it's been interesting, the Glasgow programme - so far  ;)

Oh Trigger is on now  :-*
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Post by: CLKD on October 27, 2015, 05:48:50 PM
Can anyone tell me what the connection of the orang utan is in the advert for …….. which I've already forgotten  ::)
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Post by: Taz2 on October 27, 2015, 05:58:15 PM
Scroll down to "wonder no longer" and all will be revealed.. apparently... http://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/film-tv/people-confused-orangutan-tv-before-10150382

Taz x
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Post by: ellie on October 27, 2015, 05:58:34 PM
Here you are CKLD.......
'The orangutan is a vehicle for being in awe of things you can do with energy. It usually lives in the rainforest, and is suddenly seeing things like cooking and lighting for the first time'.
    Got it now?  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on October 27, 2015, 07:08:40 PM
Nope.  Orangs don't need electricity etc. unless they are in 'rescue' …… or UK Zoo collections  ::)

Thanks anyway.  Shows how good the advert. is, I remember the orang but nowt else  ::)

Gymnastics on now ……… then Gareth's final singing show later.
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Post by: ellie on October 27, 2015, 07:29:42 PM
Gymnastics? What channel?
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Post by: CLKD on October 27, 2015, 07:39:41 PM
BBC2
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Post by: ellie on October 27, 2015, 08:49:49 PM
Wow that was great, a bronze medal  :)
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Post by: CLKD on October 27, 2015, 09:00:24 PM
 :bounce: ……. and I can't even touch my toes  ::)
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Post by: ellie on October 27, 2015, 09:35:31 PM
Wears me out just changing channels  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on October 27, 2015, 11:04:19 PM
 ;D
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Post by: Scampi on October 28, 2015, 08:22:48 AM
The gymnastics was great - men's team final tonight  :)
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Post by: ellie on October 28, 2015, 09:12:19 AM
Defenetly will watch that 👍🏼
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Post by: CLKD on October 28, 2015, 11:22:49 AM
Yep.
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Post by: CLKD on October 28, 2015, 03:13:59 PM
Hugh Fernley-whatever is starting a programme soon on waste from farms because Supermarkets won't take fruits and veg.; 100tonnes thrown every week  :o - hey ho! we're a 1st World Country who can import if we get short  :-\
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Post by: CLKD on October 28, 2015, 09:00:57 PM
 :bounce:
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Post by: CLKD on October 31, 2015, 04:13:50 PM
Crikey - the gymnastics ain't half been good this week  :-*
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Post by: CLKD on November 02, 2015, 07:59:57 PM
Panorama - Hooked on Painkillers at 8.30 followed by Hugh's War on Waste ……
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Post by: Dyan on November 05, 2015, 12:07:17 PM
Missed Hughes war on waste.

Enjoying the new police drama ' Cuffs'
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Post by: CLKD on November 05, 2015, 08:32:46 PM
It's clothes waste on Monday  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on November 16, 2015, 08:43:33 PM
Not a lot on this evening  :(

We enjoyed the series hosted by Ben Fogle where people went fishing in a knock-out competition, through lots of different styles of fishing, different types of fish and travelling to several countries.  Like being on hols without bothering to find the Passport ………
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Post by: CLKD on November 17, 2015, 04:24:09 PM
Len (from Stricly) with Ainsley Harriet on a food tour around the UK - interesting recipes and even more, interesting reactions from Len who has been a fish and chips/steak and pie man ………
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Post by: CLKD on November 17, 2015, 07:00:38 PM
How strange was that  :o - Zoe got cut off as she was giving her final spiel to camera on BBC2 - with The1Show Theme over the top  :-\ - someone else say that they noticed otherwise the yellow van might be a-calling  :P

Will be switching over at 7.25 to watch the start of the footie ………..

Crikey - it's like watching paint drying  :D - lots of little boys being led out, mascots?  Seats empty although 10,000 tickets sold this morning apparently. 
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Post by: honeybun on November 17, 2015, 10:22:32 PM
Just watched the last episode of River.

It was so very good and very touching at the end......different but worth watching on catch up.


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Post by: CLKD on November 18, 2015, 04:57:33 PM
… did anyone see Zoe get cut off last night  :-\ surely it wasn't in my imagination.

Watching Len with Ainsley, food from Peru this afternoon - it's been a really interesting series of programmes considering I'm not a foodie  ::)
Then there was Xand the GP spending 3 days with a family of 4, sorting out their various health problems.  The father insisted on drinking a LOT i.e. 4 bottles of lager plus 1 bottle+ of wine *each* night after work.   >:(  He was told that he was more at risk of stroke and heart attack but didn't seem to take on board that he was drinking too much until Xand told him that he might well develop oesophageal cancer ……….. he did manage to stop and lost 4 stone quite quickly.  His daughters were losing their hair - they ate sandwiches of bread with tomato sauce as well as packets of crisps …….. piazza ……. Xand did blood tests to find out both were anaemic, so much so that they were losing their hair!

Message there then …….. I believe another GP goes into a different family either 2-night or 2-morrow.
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Post by: CLKD on November 27, 2015, 10:56:35 PM
Watching F1 on Red Button, there's an enormous luxury liner 'out there' ………. now I've not wanted a boat in recent years but would love to have a look-see at that one  ;D

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Post by: CLKD on November 30, 2015, 08:15:42 PM
Vodaphone C.mas advert.  :-\  ::)
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Post by: Dulciana on December 01, 2015, 08:36:07 AM
Michael Portillo's "Train Journeys".   Relaxing in our cosy lounge and following him around Europe.   Brilliant.
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Post by: CLKD on December 01, 2015, 03:23:58 PM
I love that programme: no need for a suitcase, Passport, Kwells  ;D
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Post by: dahliagirl on December 01, 2015, 05:03:53 PM
I was watching a film called The Painted Veil, about a woman who went to China with her husband in the 1920s and ended up helping out in a cholera epidemic.  There was a lot about getting married for the wrong reasons and adultery with a player in the ex-pat community, but the scenery and mountains were amazing!

Unfortunately, I needed a shower before bed and meant to catch up with the ending the next day, forgot, and by the time I remembered it was no longer on the I-player.  So I will never know what happened... unless they show it again sometime.
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Post by: CLKD on December 01, 2015, 07:22:01 PM
Look in a Charity Shop?  or on Amazon?  Then you could pass it round MM  ;)

Not much on this evening  >:( until 8.00 p.m. on 5 - programme about Loch Lomond
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Post by: Taz2 on December 01, 2015, 08:18:02 PM
Dahliagirl - you can watch it through Daily Motion I think - well I can watch it so I reckon you can too!! http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2k1hp7

Taz x
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Post by: dahliagirl on December 01, 2015, 08:58:45 PM
Oh wow!!!!!!!!

Thanks Taz.  I can watch the whole thing again.  Such lovely photography and costumes.

 :thankyou:
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Post by: CLKD on December 03, 2015, 04:13:16 PM
….. oh goodness, an advert on BBC about a sprout  :o
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Post by: dazned on December 03, 2015, 04:14:45 PM
 ;D

Love it !
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Post by: CLKD on December 03, 2015, 04:25:08 PM
Little things  ;D …… makes me feel bad about enjoying sprouts  ::)
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Post by: Taz2 on December 03, 2015, 05:15:41 PM
Oh wow!!!!!!!!

Thanks Taz.  I can watch the whole thing again.  Such lovely photography and costumes.

 :thankyou:

You're welcome - it's always worth checking Daily Motion.

Taz x
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Post by: Dyan on December 04, 2015, 10:28:09 PM
Downton Abbeys on Christmas Day...... Yay!!!!!

Enjoying "Doctor in the House". Anyone watching?
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Post by: littleminnie on December 05, 2015, 09:33:27 AM
Love Doctor in the House. Prey starts next week. Capital is good too.
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Post by: CLKD on December 05, 2015, 02:25:17 PM
Did anyone catch the Seniors Tennis from the Royal Albert Hall this week  :-\ - usually I sit glued to the set even though I don't like tennis, as the doubles is usually such fun but couldn't find coverage anywhere  :bang: :bang: :bang:
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Post by: Jenna on December 13, 2015, 04:08:14 PM
"Back in Time for Christmas" BBC 2 tomorrow at 9pm. Remember "Back in time for Dinner" earlier this year?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06sq9m7
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Post by: CLKD on December 13, 2015, 04:25:31 PM
Yep - cooking a heart?
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Post by: Scampi on December 14, 2015, 03:49:51 PM
Why not cook a heart - it's pure muscle after all?
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Post by: CLKD on December 14, 2015, 05:30:16 PM
It's a long while since we cooked a heart - usually a cow or pig - which was sliced and cooked slowly in very good gravy surrounded by carrots, onions, swede  - makes a good slow cook recipe  ;) - will be interesting to see how they get on later  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on December 14, 2015, 08:56:38 PM
Guy Martin is on later - I plan to watch him on the Channel4+ at 10.00  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on December 15, 2015, 03:29:06 PM
Watched both programmes which made me late to my bath  :o
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Post by: CLKD on December 15, 2015, 07:33:53 PM
Any 1 watching the 'launch' into Space ?  It's that gorgeous Brian Cox  :-*
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Post by: CLKD on December 21, 2015, 09:44:19 PM
Where has the Grouse gone this year  :-\
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Post by: CLKD on December 28, 2015, 04:00:40 PM
Be glad when the kids are back to School, can't get used to the holiday schedule at all  >:(  ::)
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Post by: dazned on December 28, 2015, 05:07:48 PM
Dickensian has been quite good and clever !
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Post by: CLKD on December 28, 2015, 05:14:05 PM
I missed the Grouse this year.  Now watching Madacascar  ::)
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Post by: limpy on December 28, 2015, 05:53:24 PM
I missed the Grouse this year. 

Whisky advert?
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Post by: Joyce on December 28, 2015, 06:26:31 PM
This year's ad doesn't appear to have the dancing/performing grouse. I was so disappointed.
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Post by: limpy on December 28, 2015, 06:43:58 PM
The ad this year has been rubbish, the Grouse was brilliant.
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Post by: CLKD on December 28, 2015, 07:20:08 PM
I would like to know how much not having our happy grouse will affect sales  :-\
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Post by: Dulciana on December 29, 2015, 09:27:51 PM
Dickensian has been quite good and clever !

It has, dazned!  I came across it by accident and it really drew me in.  Scrooge and Fagin in the same story together - excellent!

Did anyone see Gareth Malone this evening?  He is sooooo talented!  The way he can open the door to music to people who never thought they could go there impresses me big-time.   He was preparing a reunion choir on tonight's programme and they're doing a concert on telly on Thursday.  I'll be watching! 
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Post by: CLKD on December 29, 2015, 10:30:32 PM
I did and I will be - now watching Roy Orbison  :-*
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Post by: jedigirl on December 30, 2015, 05:55:59 PM
Looking forward to new series of Musketeers coming soon  :D ;)
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Post by: CLKD on December 30, 2015, 07:13:49 PM
Will there be 3 again  ;)
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Post by: jedigirl on December 30, 2015, 08:53:21 PM
Don't know CLKD but bet they're dishy!!
Anyone seen the Secret Lives of Children on Channel 4. My favourite program over Christmas was the nativity episode. Well worth watching  :)
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Post by: CLKD on January 05, 2016, 05:18:04 PM
War and Peace anyone?

Also - there's another programme about advice from a Dr ……… looks like being interesting
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Post by: babyjane on January 05, 2016, 05:19:57 PM
Did anyone watch the documentary about the Prince's Trust last night?
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Post by: CLKD on January 05, 2016, 05:20:49 PM
I really enjoyed it apart from late on when Ant and Dec, because they had their own Butler  ::) , order more wine  :(

Steve Leonard with the pandas was lovely earlier in the week too  :-*
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Post by: babyjane on January 05, 2016, 05:23:58 PM
I agree, they lost their decorum a bit for a moment. Probably overwhelmed with it all..........
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Post by: CLKD on January 05, 2016, 07:04:27 PM
After a year of being there, still over-awed?  The Prince seemed to have a very dry, knowledgeable sense of humour!
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Post by: babyjane on January 08, 2016, 05:10:11 PM
Just watched the programme on loneliness that we recorded.

would any of us ever admit if we were lonely?

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Post by: CLKD on January 08, 2016, 05:27:17 PM
What was that on Babyjane?  ……….. the loneliest I've ever been was when DH drove away from Hospital, having left me totally alone - because it was 100 mile+ round trip, he didn't visit either  :'(.

I can amuse myself. But I know Himself is around most of the time.  One can be lonely in a busy space ……… Mum tells me that she's lonely at night when it gets dark.  But she's busy in the day time. 
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Post by: babyjane on January 08, 2016, 05:29:49 PM
late last night on BBC 1.  It was rather depressing and didn't really offer any solutions but the people featured highlighted a growing problem of today.
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Post by: CLKD on January 08, 2016, 05:31:01 PM
Was Esther Rantzen involved? 
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Post by: babyjane on January 08, 2016, 06:54:18 PM
No
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Post by: Fionabee on January 10, 2016, 05:24:05 PM
I am loving Dickensian, bit confused to begin with as I am not well up on Dickens , watched the first few episodes a couple of times, now I look forward to each epi. War & Peace tonight, enjoyed the first episode, lovely James Norton as Alexei......bit confusing, several actors are ALSO in Dickensian.
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Post by: CLKD on January 12, 2016, 07:48:41 PM
Did anyone watch Tracey Ullman's new show last night, I think 1 episode is plenty!

That lovely Brian Cox is on later this evening  :-*
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Post by: babyjane on January 13, 2016, 02:05:11 PM
Loving Dickensian.

James Norton gets me all hot and bothered   :oops: :wub:
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Post by: CLKD on January 14, 2016, 08:28:14 PM
Brian Cox soon  :-*  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on January 16, 2016, 04:55:41 PM
So now there's to be a programme about selling mobile phones  :o  :-X - a knock-out who is the best sales-person  ::)
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Post by: Dulciana on January 16, 2016, 07:53:42 PM
Boooooring!
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Post by: limpy on January 16, 2016, 07:57:50 PM
Watching Big Bang Theory -  Again!
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Post by: CLKD on January 16, 2016, 08:50:52 PM
Love it  ;D
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Post by: Joyce on January 17, 2016, 12:02:19 AM
Love Big Bang. Watched it so many times!
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Post by: Pennyfarthing on January 17, 2016, 05:57:10 PM
Call The Midwife tonight ..... I call that a "knitting programme" as I get a lot done.
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Post by: Dyan on January 20, 2016, 06:26:49 PM
Love 'Call the Midwife'
'Vera' is back soon!
Enjoying Mr Selfridge!
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Post by: littleminnie on January 23, 2016, 08:56:58 AM
Me too. Also watching Shetland. Happy Valley back soon too.
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Post by: babyjane on January 23, 2016, 09:41:15 AM
For us it is Shetland and Dickensian at the moment :)
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Post by: Dyan on January 23, 2016, 07:06:15 PM
Yes,saw 'Happy Valley' advertised.
Looking forward to the return.
Brilliant drams,love Sarah Lancashire.
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Post by: CLKD on January 27, 2016, 08:25:35 PM
Watched the Holocaust Memorial programme earlier.  Listening to radio programmes this morning.  :sigh: - mans' in humanity to man  :'(
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Post by: Joyce on January 27, 2016, 10:17:26 PM
Anyone watching Occupied &/or Deutschland '83. Good dramas.
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Post by: Dulciana on January 28, 2016, 08:16:07 AM
Last night I watched Winterwatch and was transported.   The Cairngorm mountains, snow all around, gorgeous animals and birds in their winter furs/feathers, and three excellent presenters who really brought it to life.  An hour went quickly.  :)
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Post by: CLKD on January 28, 2016, 12:52:40 PM
Don't get me started on Chris Packham's attitude to Michaela  >:( - unless he's altered in the last 2 years!  The reason I won't watch any of the 'watch' programmes. 
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Post by: Dulciana on January 28, 2016, 01:38:49 PM
I sort-of know what you mean, CLKD, although she seems unaffected by it.   Anyway, he's nice, so he's forgiven......... ;)
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Post by: CLKD on January 28, 2016, 04:40:13 PM
She has to put up with it …….. or walk away from the job.  However, I've seen him in real Life  ;)  :-X

Feet up, looking forwards to seeing if there's anything worth watching later  ::)
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Post by: Dyan on January 30, 2016, 08:46:43 AM
New series 'Vera' starting tomorrow ITV 8pm.
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Post by: dazned on January 30, 2016, 09:42:25 AM
Im loving the real Marigold hotel bbc2 tues its really interesting and funny Miriam Margolis cracks me up ,she just doesn't give too hoots ! All these oldies let lose in India doing so much better than I could   ::)
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Post by: dazned on January 30, 2016, 09:44:34 AM
Oh a place to call home is showing again in afternoons bbc2 brilliant Aussie drama hope this means we are going to get the third seris at the end  ;)
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Post by: ellie on January 30, 2016, 04:00:33 PM
Loving the   Real marigold hotel too.......did you see the chicken though  :'(
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Post by: Dulciana on January 30, 2016, 09:37:53 PM
Is Chris Packham nice? He's always struck me as a boring know it all who loves himself too much.
   

There's no accounting for taste, Stellajane!   :)
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Post by: CLKD on January 30, 2016, 09:41:29 PM
 :-X ……… when I see him at various functions he always has 'minders' with him so no chance of a quick word ……. he is very tall so is able to over-look anyone trying to make eye-contact - these are functions when he is supposed to be 'circulating'  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on January 31, 2016, 05:43:21 PM
Watched Ladies in Lavender again earlier.  Still don't understand the point  ::) although the acting from all the Cast.
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Post by: Cazikins on February 02, 2016, 03:55:51 PM
I'm enjoying 10,000 years BC. Wouldn't mind giving it a go if asked. 8)

I have been recording Real marigold hotel & not seen the first episode yet.
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Post by: CLKD on February 02, 2016, 04:55:34 PM
>wave Cazikins< ……… I will try to see the 'going back in time' programme, this series is about holidays.  It will have to be on 'catch up' as we are out this evening.
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Post by: Cazikins on February 02, 2016, 05:28:07 PM
Wave to you too CLKD  ;)
We watch  'going back in time' too. I really enjoyed the Christmas one.
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Post by: Dyan on February 05, 2016, 11:50:11 PM
'Happy Valley' returning on Tuesday
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Post by: Dulciana on February 07, 2016, 09:12:42 PM
Just watched "Greece", brilliantly presented by Simon Reeve, on BBC2.  What an eye-opener.   From the extent of the refugee crisis in Lesbos, to the gun culture in Crete, and the social unrest in Athens - my jaw was literally dropping.   I had no idea things were that extreme.    Anyone else watch it?  What did you think of it?

D.
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Post by: Taz2 on February 07, 2016, 11:33:30 PM
I'll watch it on catch up Dulciana and then let you know! ?This is such an important issue.

Taz x
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Post by: Candy Floss on February 09, 2016, 07:01:51 PM
The only thing worth watching recently was Poldark. 
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Post by: CLKD on February 09, 2016, 07:39:53 PM
We watched Simon on catch up last night, I love his programmes.  He puts issues forwards without pushing his own view points.  Hopefully visitors will continue to visit Greece ……..
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Post by: Kate50 on February 13, 2016, 06:31:04 PM
Who's watching a place to call home?
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Post by: CLKD on February 14, 2016, 06:37:47 PM
Do any of you ski?  Have been watching the womens' down hill - they ski out of the gate for about 15 yards and then it's almost sheer :    ……….. Lindsey Von (USA) has won again by 1.something seconds  :o ……..

BAFTAs tonight but I expect we will watch Simon Reeve in Greece later.
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Post by: CLKD on February 27, 2016, 05:44:20 PM
Anyone watching "back in time for the weekend" ?  crikey it's the 1970s already  ;D : did we really look like that  ???
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Post by: CLKD on March 01, 2016, 05:27:46 PM
For several years I've been watching the catch up programmes about 6 disabled children: from birth through the ups and downs of their various operations etc.; there's another programme on this evening.
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Post by: Dulciana on March 15, 2016, 09:08:25 PM
Just watched part one of Mary Berry's Easter cookery programme.  Excellent. 
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Post by: Dyan on March 15, 2016, 09:11:40 PM
Do you mean Eggcellent?! Sorry couldn't resist...... :-X ;D

Sad ending to Mr Selfridge on Sunday :'(
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Post by: Dulciana on March 16, 2016, 08:18:14 AM
Do you mean Eggcellent?! Sorry couldn't resist...... :-X ;D

Very good!   ;D
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Post by: babyjane on March 16, 2016, 03:48:41 PM
Did anyone follow Happy Valley? Wow!  Harrowing but so very good.  I was exhausted at the end.

Also enjoying The Night Manager  :)
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Post by: CLKD on March 16, 2016, 04:43:20 PM
? Happy Valley ? They all looked so boo…y miserable so it didn't tempt me at all!
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Post by: Hurdity on March 16, 2016, 05:27:11 PM
I've been watching both these, as well as 13 and Trapped - I'm a great fan of good drama, and especially the Scandi ones :)

Hurdity x
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Post by: CLKD on March 16, 2016, 05:28:41 PM
No one watched Will going down The Taff then ………..
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Post by: Dyan on March 16, 2016, 07:16:04 PM
I'm a big fan of Happy Valley.Gripping stuff!
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Post by: Dulciana on March 17, 2016, 10:10:09 PM
Has anybody watched Jo Brand's Hell of a Walk for Sport Relief, tonight?  What an inspiration that lady is.  She's walked all that distance at our time of life and raised money for a cause that she's put totally before herself.   Impressive.
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Post by: CLKD on March 18, 2016, 01:39:56 PM
Can't stand the woman  >:( ………..

I watched DC and Guy Martin last night racing F1 car against a Superbike  :)  :-* - great programme!

MotoGP all weekend ;-)
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Post by: babyjane on March 18, 2016, 05:21:35 PM
I think I might do well to see more of Jo Brand. she used to scare me but there is more to her than meets the eye.

Another drama I like is Thirteen but it is not husband's cup of tea at all.

Apparently Sally Wainwright wants to do a third series of HV but is too busy just now.

I believe the final series of Last Tango in Halifax has been, or is being, filmed  :)
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Post by: Dyan on March 20, 2016, 04:53:18 PM
Last tango in Halifax love it. Starring Sarah Lancashire from HV.
Will eagerly await it's return Babyjane.
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Post by: Dyan on March 20, 2016, 06:39:44 PM
Aww that would be a shame.
Me too Stellajane.
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Post by: babyjane on March 21, 2016, 09:41:50 AM
One more episode of thirteen and one more of The Night Manager - does anyone else get fidgety to see the outcome of a series.

Will Richard Roper get away with it, what will become of Jonathan/Andrew and the waiflike Jed.

Will my thoeries about Ivy/Mark White and Dylan be correct or am I totally off beam.  Did anyone else pick up on Ivy's reference to 'being given fish while she needed it' in the first episode, and 'Phoebe is too young, sixteen is proper' in episode 4  :-X
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Post by: limpy on March 21, 2016, 10:23:49 AM
Enjoyed the Channel 4 F1 coverage - especially the absence of Eddie Jordan.
David Coulthard and Mark Webber worked very well together.
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Post by: CLKD on March 21, 2016, 03:27:50 PM
If I remember I plan to catch up on Prue and Tim's journey.  It does show their situation 'as it is' though rather than glossing over issues.
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Post by: CLKD on March 21, 2016, 07:47:37 PM
Did anyone see Gordon Buchanan with that huge anaconda last night  :-\  :sick02:
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Post by: CLKD on March 22, 2016, 07:52:33 PM
Watching a farming programme - lots of new born lambs and a Highlander calf  :-*.  One shepherd as stated 'the mutton is delicious' ……..  I don't think that the 2 words go together  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on March 22, 2016, 09:01:24 PM
Anyone watching The A Word?
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Post by: Dulciana on March 22, 2016, 09:36:51 PM
Did anyone see Gordon Buchanan with that huge anaconda last night  :-\  :sick02:

I did, CLKD.   When he held its head, my knuckles went white..................What got me was when they leant down into the undergrowth to stroke it.......................... :o
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Post by: CLKD on March 23, 2016, 05:52:29 PM
 :rofl:  ………. I was close enough sitting on our settee - there's 1 in the Cotswold Wildlife Park and it gives me the shivers, laying curled up - one has no idea what it is thinking  :o.  The difference is the flattened head shape ……… about 8 years ago I watched a similar programme where people were *wading* in the Amazon plains along with capybara which are the 'condo's main food - if the people felt a snake under their feet they pounced  :o ……… they were carrying them out of the water in order to stretch them out to measure them and take skin scales for Research - the longest was 25 feet at that time.  YUK!

Supervet this evening but I'm not into all that technology  ::).
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Post by: Cazikins on March 26, 2016, 05:06:37 PM
Will you be watching Guy Martin attempting "The Wall of Death" on Monday CLKD?
Me & Hubby will be. Hope he does it, although I hate his voice  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: CLKD on March 26, 2016, 05:51:39 PM
Hopefully I will remember - did you see him with DC last week?

Also, on BBC Radio 2 on Drive Time Monday night, Suzi Perry is playing music chosen by F1 drivers etc..
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Post by: Cazikins on March 26, 2016, 06:58:58 PM
did you see him with DC last week?

Yes I saw it, I thought the outcome was going to be obvious & I was right.
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Post by: Dyan on March 27, 2016, 02:15:22 PM
Yep,I'm watching 'The A Word' CLKD- wave.
What do you think of it?
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Post by: CLKD on March 27, 2016, 02:59:56 PM
 ;D  We think that the child is within normal limits: however, those around him  ::)
A bit slow actually.  I don't know that I agree with a child being lumbered with a 'disability' either.  Must try to remember to see the next Episode.
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Post by: Taz2 on March 28, 2016, 04:59:41 PM
I think that for a soft drama it's good but has to be taken with a pinch of salt. Easy watching. It's amazing how many parents with children who are on the Autistic Spectrum are really loathe to face it which can lead to even more isolation. I'll watch this week's espisode with interest.

Taz x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: coldethyl on March 28, 2016, 05:18:08 PM
I enjoyed it but would question how any child that exhibited such behaviour would get to 5 without intervention. My son is on spectrum and far better at communication but was picked up within weeks of starting school as needing input from the SEN team.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on March 28, 2016, 06:10:29 PM
Because some children are able to hide problems, also Schools are often reluctant to draw attention to a possible problem because they will have to put measures into place!

Watching Michael Ball and Chris Hollins ……. B4 turning over to Guy on his bike  ;)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: babyjane on March 28, 2016, 08:38:10 PM
Watched the last episode of Thirteen, boy was that young actress good in my opinion, the was she communicated her trauma and bewilderment just by facial expressions.

And the resolution of The Night Manager - phew, I was worn out.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Taz2 on March 28, 2016, 11:02:06 PM
Because some children are able to hide problems, also Schools are often reluctant to draw attention to a possible problem because they will have to put measures into place!


I find this a very upsetting comment CLKD. Can I ask when you were last working in a classroom situation?

Taz x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: babyjane on March 29, 2016, 07:31:09 AM
I have never worked in a classroom but I have seen this happen Taz2. 

A lady I knew when my children were at school, and I keep in touch with her to this day, had bad problems with her eldest son who for a number of years  clearly needed a statement of special needs but the school was reluctant to get involved.  Instead they just kept telephoning her to come and take him home because he was disrupting the class.  She fought and fought for her child and it made her ill.  It was nearly three years before he got the intervention he needed and missed out on any sort of schooling during that time.  It was appalling.

My daughter is a primary school teacher and has seen children falling through the net because they were struggling but not obviously so.

You don't have to work in a school to be aware of things.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on March 29, 2016, 12:17:29 PM
Did any watch the drama last night with Rowan Atkinson (Mr Bean)? Can't remember the name :-\

New series of 'Home Fires' starting on Sunday.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: babyjane on March 29, 2016, 12:19:27 PM
Maigret  :)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on March 29, 2016, 12:20:38 PM
 :thankyou: BJ
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on March 29, 2016, 12:28:45 PM
I agree BJ: I have a friend who is Head of a private school for 50 autistic spectrum boys from age 9-18.  I have another friend with a child who showed classic problems but the school refused to give a Statement because they didn't want it reported on their Ofsted and didn't want to fund help in the classroom.  Eventually, after several long, hard years, with support from the NAS a private statement was acquired but the Education Authority refused to accept it so the family had to jump through yet more hoops and fire-rings: education psychologists who cancelled appts. at the last moment on several occasions, psychologists with no knowledge of the autistic spectrum, all 'chosen' by the EA   â€¦â€¦â€¦ it took 5-6 years B4 the EA offered support by which time their son was due to leave School. 

Parents should not have to fight for their children. 

What was the question? 
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: babyjane on March 29, 2016, 02:14:42 PM
This needs a new thread to be discussed as this is the TV programme thread  :)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on March 29, 2016, 02:58:39 PM
Agreed  ::) ……..

Watching the television that made me - light afternoon entertainment.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Taz2 on March 29, 2016, 10:52:26 PM
I have never worked in a classroom but I have seen this happen Taz2. 

A lady I knew when my children were at school, and I keep in touch with her to this day, had bad problems with her eldest son who for a number of years  clearly needed a statement of special needs but the school was reluctant to get involved.  Instead they just kept telephoning her to come and take him home because he was disrupting the class.  She fought and fought for her child and it made her ill.  It was nearly three years before he got the intervention he needed and missed out on any sort of schooling during that time.  It was appalling.

My daughter is a primary school teacher and has seen children falling through the net because they were struggling but not obviously so.

You don't have to work in a school to be aware of things.

Maybe it depends on the area then? It is of benefit to the school to have a diagnosis and a statement given. It is usually the local authority who blocks such requests not the school itself in my experience. I just found the comment upsetting as it seemed unfair to blame the school because with a statement then measures can be put in place and this helps the teachers. It is also helpful in SAT tests because it doesn't impact on the school's overall results if a child who is struggling has a statement.

Back to the TV thread...

Taz x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on March 30, 2016, 03:42:23 PM
Off to begin another  :D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Cazikins on March 30, 2016, 10:36:10 PM
Anyone been watching the Bear Grills programs?.
One has celebrities in it, the other one is about a group of woman & a group of men stranded on an island.
I'm loving both of them.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on March 31, 2016, 06:42:03 PM
Can't stand the guy  >:(  ::) ………. why anyone wants to put themselves through all that  ???

Ronnie Corbett tribute at 8.00, BBC 2
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Cazikins on March 31, 2016, 09:06:10 PM
why anyone wants to put themselves through all that  ???


Exactly my thoughts about Strictly Come Dancing CLKD....  ;D ;D

At least with B.G. you get to see some fantastic places.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on March 31, 2016, 09:38:28 PM
I can see fab places when I watch "A Place in the Sun: Home or Away"  ;D - all from the comfort of my settee and no Passport required.

MotoGP this weekend  :bounce:
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on April 04, 2016, 05:20:02 PM
Dan Snow begins a new series this evening.  There's also a Panorama programme about huge 'fraud' which is going to affect many across the World apparently.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on April 05, 2016, 07:50:59 PM
Did anyone see the new ITV drama last night 'Marcella'?
Gripping stuff!
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on April 05, 2016, 07:51:22 PM
Nope  ::) ………
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on April 05, 2016, 07:55:50 PM
Ok ;D........
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on April 05, 2016, 08:56:21 PM
 ::)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Mandz on April 05, 2016, 10:47:15 PM
Dyan:hi 👋

I saw it, it was good, can't wait till next week xx
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Taz2 on April 06, 2016, 07:01:25 AM
I've recorded it - it looks a good cast and plot.

Taz x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: babyjane on April 06, 2016, 08:25:58 AM
Yes, we gave it a go.  Looks like one of those intelligent series you need to concentrate on or you miss something crucial, unlike The A Word which I am getting more and more frustrated with.  Perhaps that means the cast are doing a good job though  ::)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on April 06, 2016, 03:36:48 PM
I saw the 1st 'A Word' but was oh, so bored >yawn< and as there is plenty else on, haven't gone back to it.

The 'anti ageing' programme 2-morrow looks like being fun: it's that Xand again  :-*
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: littleminnie on April 06, 2016, 04:25:40 PM
I've recorded it too Dyan. Scott and Bailey starts again next week.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Taz2 on April 06, 2016, 04:51:19 PM
I'm going to give up on the A word too although it's great to watch the little lad acting his part. Found last night's episode very tedious to be honest.

Taz x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Mandz on April 06, 2016, 06:36:09 PM
Has anyone watched the Indian doctor.....it's on on a thurs afternoon bbc2.... I downloaded the previous series, it's a comedy drama set in Wales in the 60s .....it's quite good, easy to watch!
The musical good, and the styles will bring back lots of memorie, in the first episode for example, a snobby couple invented the doc n his wife for dinner.....they served them up a vesta curry, and weren't sure if they would sit at a dining table or on cushions on the floor... :o ::)

Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: coldethyl on April 06, 2016, 09:35:57 PM
Has anyone watched the Indian doctor.....it's on on a thurs afternoon bbc2.... I downloaded the previous series, it's a comedy drama set in Wales in the 60s .....it's quite good, easy to watch!
The musical good, and the styles will bring back lots of memorie, in the first episode for example, a snobby couple invented the doc n his wife for dinner.....they served them up a vesta curry, and weren't sure if they would sit at a dining table or on cushions on the floor... :o ::)

Watched the first series  on iplayer at weekend when I was poorly. Really enjoyed it. And the eye candy in the form of Tom Evans, the receptionist's love interest.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Mandz on April 06, 2016, 11:31:12 PM
Agreed coldethyl.....well I just watched the whole of first series today and the first episode of this series....it's really good! X
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on April 10, 2016, 06:33:43 PM
" Home Fires" tonight.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Cazikins on April 12, 2016, 09:00:26 PM
Deal or No Deal isn't on anymore  >:( >:( >:( yes I know I am sad, but I like it.

Does anyone know if it will be back on later in the year?
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on April 13, 2016, 08:09:37 PM
Have a look at the Channel?
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Cazikins on April 13, 2016, 10:57:43 PM
Have a look at the Channel?

I have CLKD & it's not listed.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on April 14, 2016, 02:01:07 PM
Who makes the programme - could you contact the Company who has sold it to Channel 4?
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Cazikins on April 14, 2016, 04:49:33 PM
I think Endimol make it ???.

I will have to google it.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Claireylou on April 14, 2016, 04:53:02 PM
Cazikins,

According to my mum (who is a superfan) they take a summer break every year???

Not sure if that's correct but mum is adamant  ;D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Cazikins on April 14, 2016, 04:55:32 PM
I think your Mum could be right.
It's just that I seem to remember reading something in the papers last year that Noels's contract might not be renewed  :(.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Claireylou on April 14, 2016, 04:58:06 PM
Oh gosh my mum would be devastated  :-\
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Claireylou on April 14, 2016, 05:08:56 PM
Just spoken to mum on the phone. Apparently they have put fifteen to one on instead. Same thing happened last year. When that series ended DOND came back.

Not sure if that makes things clearer xxx
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on April 14, 2016, 06:48:26 PM
 :thankyou:

I find they all get 'samey' and boring eventually  ::).  I was into 'tipping point' for about 6 months …...
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on April 17, 2016, 03:27:06 PM
Anyone watching 'Undercover'?
On tonight 9pm.
Seen 2 episodes and don't know what to make of it. Very taxing :-\
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Mandz on April 17, 2016, 03:45:19 PM
Yeah dyan am watching it too

Think it will start to unravel this week x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: coldethyl on April 17, 2016, 04:24:58 PM
I appear to be obsessed with The White Queen ( only 3 yrs after release) - or should I say obsessed with the very attractive actor playing Richard. Mr ethyl is benefitting ;-)

Otherwise I am still watching The A word though I could happily murder the mum in it.  Sad that Granchester has finished as I was enjoying that.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on April 27, 2016, 04:30:50 PM
I enjoy watching Charlie Luxton (?) on his travels around properties, last night he was at St Tropez, Nice, Monoco etc.; views were lovely, prices out of my range  ;D and I could see several changes I would make ………..  8).  How the other half live!

Dropped 'the A Word' after the 1st episode.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on April 28, 2016, 10:02:16 PM
Did anyone watch Alex Lewis earlier?

Tour of Yorkshire Bgins at 11.15 a.m. !
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Cazikins on April 28, 2016, 10:41:03 PM
I've been watching Natural Born Winners on BBC2 - Well James Toseland (Superbike World Champion) certainly does it for me, talk about eye candy  :jiggy: :jiggy:

http://www.zimbio.com/photos/James+Toseland/MotoGp+of+Qatar+Free+Practice/flptFH7BH0T

Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on April 29, 2016, 11:40:51 AM
 :-*  - he is married though  ;) to Katy Melua
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Halfpint on April 29, 2016, 12:52:11 PM
Did anyone watch Alex Lewis earlier?

Tour of Yorkshire Bgins at 11.15 a.m. !

Yes I watched it. What a strong couple they were. I googled them afterwards. His girlfriend was a pastry chef who trained under Marco Pierre White and worked at some prestigious restaurants. Having read a few articles on her, she sounds like a workaholic. She has a lot of businesses. Alex was a stay at home Dad before he was taken ill and he said in one interview that him and his son were inseparable as his girlfriend used to be working a lot and away from home.

I had seen some articles on him before the programme and was confused as he had his right arm and hand but I assumed it was a prosthetic but after reading up on him, they did manage to save his right arm and hand but in 2014, after a night out in London he slept on it oddly and broke it in three places. They then discovered that there was still some Strep A in his bone so didn't want to risk it spreading into his torso so amputated it at his elbow. From reading up on him, there was quite a lot that happened that they didn't mention in the documentary but I believe he wanted it to be positive and he agreed to make it so his son can look back at it when he is older.

I thought he looked a lot younger after his illness than he did beforehand.

Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on April 29, 2016, 01:03:57 PM
Very difficult.  He seems to think he's been given a 2nd chance at Life but that's a bit extreme!

Also, the sooner surgical intervention happens the more likely there will be enough skin to fold over to make a neat 'end'/stump, allowing good suture surface = good healing.

Watching le Tour now - lovely Yorkshire scenery from the helicopter.  Like being on holiday without needing to pack  ;D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on April 30, 2016, 02:10:25 PM
Settled down at 10.30 to watch Tour de Yorkshire - NOWT  >:(.  Eventually it emerged that the plane that transmits the film which is sent to it by the motorcycles and helicopter had run out of power  :-X.  It was to have covered the 1st womens' full stage with big money at the end, bet the sponsors will be tamping as are many supporters across the World!

We are now waiting for the mid-part of the mens' 2nd day to be streamed live.   But it's unlikely!
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Cazikins on May 01, 2016, 04:42:18 PM
:-*  - he is married though  ;) to Katy Melua

I know CLKD  >:( >:( Still I can dream tho.... :bed:
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on May 01, 2016, 04:43:48 PM
Join the queue  :rofl:
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Cazikins on May 01, 2016, 04:48:17 PM
He is good looking aint he?
If I was 30 years younger  ::)... or he was 30 years older  ::) ::) ::) no then he would be bald or have grey hair.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on May 01, 2016, 06:24:55 PM
…… 45 years younger and single  ;D.  He knows a bit about motorbikes too ;-).
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Post by: Cazikins on May 01, 2016, 10:58:13 PM
  He knows a bit about motorbikes too ;-).

Looks good in leathers too  ::)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on May 02, 2016, 02:18:33 PM
You can remember that far back?  ;D - it's the small pony-tail he wears when commentating on MotoGP these days, what's that about other than getting viewers to tweet about it  ;D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Cazikins on May 02, 2016, 02:34:53 PM
There's just something about the small pony tail that does it for me tho... :jiggy:
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on May 02, 2016, 02:36:31 PM
 :madeyes: ……….. down girl, down …….

Invictus Games programme at 7.00 on BBC1 (I think). 
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on May 06, 2016, 07:50:51 PM
Crikey.  The female violinist in the red dress is a Bit Good!  She has a feeling for her fiddle like I've not seen for many years!

That was a surprise result!  He was my 2nd choice  ::)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on May 12, 2016, 09:21:24 AM
Any one watching ' The Secret'?
I've recorded it on catchup.Any good?
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on May 13, 2016, 02:39:35 PM
Nope and don't know  ::)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on May 13, 2016, 04:00:35 PM
Watched the 2 episodes last night and it is very good. Based on a true story that happened in Northern Ireland from 1991-2011.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on May 16, 2016, 07:44:35 AM
Was very disappointed in the last episode of ' Undercover' last night.
Wished I hadn't watched it now.  >:( I hate that when it leaves you in limbo :-\.
Even DH didn't understand it and he's pretty good with programmes like that.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: babyjane on May 16, 2016, 01:12:23 PM
Yes we are watching The Secret.  Of course the outcome cannot be a surprise as it is a true story.  I am struggling a bit as I really don't like James Nesbitt but he is playing a very good part, really chilling.

I was ok with the resolution of Undercover.  Rudy was saved, the corrupt policemen were arrested, Maya let Michael go after she found out he had murdered the mayor and Maya and 'Nick' were starting afresh, we didn't need to know his real name  :)

Marcella anyone?  Now that really is getting very confusing.

Indian Summers? that's also ended.  Heck there'll be nothing left.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on May 16, 2016, 04:43:14 PM
 I don't like James Nesbitt either. Yes I'm watching Marcella babyjane. Hope it finished up ok :-\
Didn't watch Indian summers.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: babyjane on May 16, 2016, 04:45:13 PM
Last 2 Marcella tonight and tomorrow night Dyan.  We shall see.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: dazned on May 16, 2016, 04:46:36 PM
Marcella .....clear as mud.......but I am trudging through it nonetheless !  ;D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on May 16, 2016, 04:48:29 PM
 :thankyou: BJ for reminding me.DH is out tomorrow night and I probably would have forgotten about it.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on May 18, 2016, 08:14:07 AM
Watched the concluding part of Marcella last night. Very clever how it was done and the ending didn't leave me in limbo like undercover did :-\

Does anyone watch " GPs- behind closed doors"?
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Cazikins on May 18, 2016, 10:24:08 AM
I love GP's behind closed doors Dyan. It's on tonight.
Now I do have my fav docs, Shilts is ok & most of the lady docs, not keen on the older lady doc as she can be a bit bossy.
The male nurse makes me laugh PARH??? I think his name is, wouldn't want him taking my blood though, they all seem to jump when he does it.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on May 18, 2016, 11:13:57 AM
I'll be watching as DH is out.
I like the pregnant dr but they all seem quite good, or is it all for the camera :-X. I know what you mean about the older one.
I've learnt some things from watching. A patient was having his check up and did the inhaler quick like I did. The dr told him that was wrong and to breath in slowly to get the best effect. I was doing it like him. ::)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on May 25, 2016, 09:16:41 PM
No didn't watch that Stellajane.
Watched 'GP's behind closed doors'tonight and 'lose weight for love' BBC1 8pm.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Cazikins on May 25, 2016, 09:44:25 PM
Just finished watching GP's - wish I has that group of doctors at my surgery.
Mine are quite good but I always feel that I'm "on the clock".
Gonna watch Question of Sport in a mo.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on May 26, 2016, 08:41:11 PM
Yes Cazikins I think that too.
I watch Doctors and wish ours here were like them.
Like Question of sport :)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Evelyn63 on May 27, 2016, 08:46:14 PM
I love GP's.  Was reading a bit about the programme, and it would appear they are all genuinely lovely staff. It really sets the bar for other practices .  You learn something every week.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Cazikins on May 27, 2016, 11:16:10 PM
The receptionists at my surgery are all in their 30's - 50's not like the young uns on GP's.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: babyjane on May 28, 2016, 08:35:39 AM
the Supervet anyone?  :)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on May 28, 2016, 02:45:22 PM
Anyone watching the new comedy 'Rovers"? With Sue Johnston & Craig Cash from 'The Royal Family"
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Cazikins on May 28, 2016, 03:40:47 PM
I've seen a few episode of Supervet BJ, he's blooming marvellous, mind you I wouldn't want to pay his bills.  ;D

Oh yes Dyan, watched it the other night, should be a good un, we have similar tastes.

Did anyone watch Plebs (it's finished now). It appeals to my sense of humour - especially Grumio.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: babyjane on May 28, 2016, 06:38:05 PM
I've seen a few episode of Supervet BJ, he's blooming marvellous, mind you I wouldn't want to pay his bills.  ;D


Neither would I, I hope those owners are well insured.  I couldn't believe the episode when he made a sort of splint out of one of his old crocs.  He is so inventive.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Joyce on May 28, 2016, 09:57:40 PM
Last series of the Musketeers started tonight.  :'(
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on May 29, 2016, 02:56:30 PM
Anyone looking forward to the new 'Top Gear' starting tonight?
DH is but I'm not. Not keen on Chris Evans or Matt LeBlanc.
Mind you I didn't really like Jeremy Clarkson either.Hamster & the other guy( can't remember his name :-\) were ok. I use to watch it because it was so stupid & funny.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: babyjane on May 29, 2016, 03:17:27 PM
Wallander anyone?
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on May 29, 2016, 04:44:36 PM
Yes,watched last wks for the first time.
All through the programme I kept saying to my DH," is that Kenneth Branan(sp)? It looks like him.
At the end the credits confirmed it was.
Am I the only one or did anyone find him quite attractive? ::)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: babyjane on May 29, 2016, 05:49:29 PM

Am I the only one or did anyone find him quite attractive? ::)


Oh yes  ;)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: dazned on May 29, 2016, 06:54:31 PM
Anyone watched countryfile,its all about where I m going to be living  ;)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Claireylou on May 29, 2016, 07:03:06 PM
Just watched it Dazned. It's my neck of the woods too and, oh how I love it xxx  :-*
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: dazned on May 29, 2016, 07:42:57 PM
We might be neighbours !  :D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Claireylou on May 29, 2016, 07:49:37 PM
 ;D

I was born in betws-y-coed. I moved down to the welsh valleys in my teens but our family still have a house up there. We go whenever we can. I still call it home.

Hoping to move back when hubby retires. I'm sure you'll be very happy there dazned, it's a very special part of the world xxx
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: dazned on May 29, 2016, 08:00:13 PM
My father was born in the Rhondda  ;)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Claireylou on May 29, 2016, 08:35:34 PM
It's a small world dazned  :)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on June 01, 2016, 10:52:22 AM
Lots of F1/MotoGP etc. on TV and soon it will be the Tour de France!
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on June 01, 2016, 11:24:06 AM
Catching up CLKD?
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on June 01, 2016, 01:54:49 PM
No time, waiting for the next 'rounds'  ::)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Dyan on June 02, 2016, 10:28:32 AM
Any one see 'Versaille' (sp) :-\ last night?
Loads of sex and very brutal in places.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on June 02, 2016, 02:23:52 PM
Not getting good reviews in the Press so must be OK to watch  ::).  I am more interested in the white stallion he was riding!
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Post by: Dyan on June 12, 2016, 02:27:27 PM
Gave up on 'Versaille' too brutal. I like a 'nice' costume drama " Downton, Larkrise' bring those back.

New series 'Vera' tonight ITV 8pm :)
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Post by: babyjane on June 12, 2016, 03:42:41 PM
Not a new series Dyan, series 4 was 2014 but as I am new to Vera it is new to me  :)
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Post by: littleminnie on June 12, 2016, 04:42:33 PM
I was going to record Vera but I've seen it before.  :(
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Post by: babyjane on June 12, 2016, 04:47:20 PM
I have seen all the Midsomer Murders so many times I know them almost off by heart but I still see something new each time I watch one.

With murder mysteries I don't think you take it all in first time as, if you are like me, you are trying to 'solve' the case and the clues are in the detail which you can miss.
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Post by: CLKD on June 12, 2016, 04:47:58 PM
"Ice Age I and II" are like that 4 me, each time I see them I notice something not seen B4  ;D
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Post by: kpatton56 on June 12, 2016, 09:05:54 PM
Love them! And Madagascar 😀
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Post by: CLKD on June 12, 2016, 09:11:04 PM
Yep.  Finding Nemo  ::)
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Post by: Dyan on June 13, 2016, 06:44:19 AM
Babyjane- yes I realised that when it started ::)
Assumed it would be a new series- still good though second time round ;)
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Post by: Dyan on June 14, 2016, 05:05:53 PM
There's a new drama coming on soon ' Brief Encounters'. Looks really funny.
The lady is in it who was in Downton Abbey. Can't remember her name, cousin to the funny old lady.
Can't remember her name either :-\ ::)
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Post by: babyjane on June 14, 2016, 06:05:11 PM
Dame Penelope Wilton aka Isobel Crawley, Dame Maggie Smith aka Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham  :)
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Post by: CLKD on June 14, 2016, 06:12:13 PM
…. she was in 'the borrowers' too !

Watching the WRC from Sardinia
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Post by: CLKD on June 15, 2016, 05:39:49 PM
Anyone going to watch the gorilla that 'signs' at 8.30 p.m.?  I remember this project starting  ::), my worry is what will happen to Koko when her guardian dies  :-\
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Post by: Dyan on June 17, 2016, 03:20:41 PM
Anyone watching 'New Blood'?
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Post by: CLKD on June 18, 2016, 06:42:45 PM
 :sigh:  there is nowt on that I want to watch until the coverage of the Aviva Pro-womens cycling tour - at 11.00 p.m.
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Post by: Cazikins on June 22, 2016, 11:11:23 PM
Is anyone watching Sensitive Skin on Sky Arts?.
It stars Kim Catterell (from Sex & The City).
It is set in Toronto, it's the 2nd series. I love it, it has comedy, drama, & a lovely little JRT  :scottie: :scottie:.

Try & catch it if you get a chance, it's refreshing to watch.
Cazi x
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Post by: CLKD on June 23, 2016, 07:59:53 PM
Giraffes ……. since reading Raising Daisy Rothschild many years ago I have been hooked on this wonderful critter, whose neck has the same number of vertebrae as our own  ;).  Now they are endangered  :-\
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Post by: Cazikins on June 23, 2016, 10:54:05 PM
Recorded Taskmaster & watched it tonight, I think it's on Dave but it is brand new (not an oldie).
We enjoyed it.
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Post by: babyjane on June 24, 2016, 08:26:13 AM
we watched the giraffes too, CLKD, the sight of the six of them peering out from that truck, wonderful  :)
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Post by: CLKD on June 24, 2016, 08:42:39 AM
I like to get up close and personal at Twycross and Whipsnade …… those eyelashes do it for me every time  :-*
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Post by: CLKD on June 24, 2016, 04:15:16 PM
Glastonbury coverage anyone?  Tennis [Yawn] on in Eastbourne where it looks  :sunny: 4 a change. 

Oh dear, someone is screaming in the crowd at Eastbourne, apparently taken ill or someone close by ….. so play is suspended.   :o  I thought someone had been stabbed or ………. it has given the players a break, one girl is in tears .
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Post by: CLKD on June 24, 2016, 07:27:13 PM
As an aside - does anyone think that the Nationwide advert is correct?  Talk about teaching kids not to speak to strangers  >:(
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Post by: CLKD on July 12, 2016, 08:08:54 PM
"Trust me I'm a Doctor, Summer Special" - anyone watch?  Interesting points particularly on the fact that cutting back on what we eat is the surest way to lose weight.  Also, apparently sitting and thinking about exercise helps tone up muscles apparently  ::) and taking a bath: although we weren't told when or how soon after eating: is good for us.

So will be buying lots more bubble bath this week.  Getting together my books/magazines and enjoying what I really knew  ;)

Now watching a programme about carp fishing and then it's Superbikes - all on +1 Channels so it won't be an early night  ::)

I did want to watch the 2 programmes about immigrants, told in their own words as well as Love your Garden - too much on, so little time  :D
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Post by: dulciana on July 12, 2016, 08:44:13 PM
Also, apparently sitting and thinking about exercise helps tone up muscles apparently  ::)

 :o  That's a good one!
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Post by: Cazikins on July 12, 2016, 10:58:00 PM
Has anyone seen those adverts for Frey Bentos pies, they have me in stitches?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGY24Nf2yA8

Stay with it in only lasts a couple of minutes.



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Post by: babyjane on July 13, 2016, 08:11:01 AM
Also, apparently sitting and thinking about exercise helps tone up muscles apparently  ::)

 :o  That's a good one!

Actually it is. I find sitting on my husband's gym ball for 7 minutes tightens up my core muscles as I make the effort to hold myself upright and still  :)
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Post by: CLKD on July 13, 2016, 12:46:14 PM
Not room for 2 though Babyjane?  Anyone remember those balls that bounced, usually orange with 'ears' to hold onto?

Tour on again ………….  ;) - which is where the Fray Bentos ads appear …………
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Post by: babyjane on July 13, 2016, 01:18:42 PM
oh yes. I remember those.  I wanted one so badly but, as usual, I wasn't allowed because I would 'get fed up with it'.

I had a pogo stick though (another thread)  :)
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Post by: Taz2 on July 14, 2016, 06:45:10 AM
Space Hoppers - get one now babyjane!!.  :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Taz x
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Post by: Dyan on July 14, 2016, 10:14:23 AM
Loving the new drama "Brief Encounters". Very funny ;D
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Post by: CLKD on July 14, 2016, 12:09:24 PM
Watched the new series of finding lost relatives last night  :'( - all the way from/to Ecudour
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Post by: Taz2 on July 14, 2016, 12:23:34 PM
Loving the new drama "Brief Encounters". Very funny ;D

Me too Dyan!

Taz x
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Post by: walking the dog on July 14, 2016, 04:29:13 PM
I love  'gp's behind closed doors ' my cousin jokes I'm getting my own series !
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Post by: Dyan on July 14, 2016, 04:40:10 PM
I love that to WTD.
Some nice doctors on there ;)
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Post by: walking the dog on July 14, 2016, 04:49:37 PM
Yes they seem nice dont they  :)
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Post by: dazned on July 14, 2016, 05:23:17 PM
I actually was an Ann Summers demonstrator !!  ;D
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Post by: walking the dog on July 14, 2016, 06:28:19 PM
We should start an unusual jobs thread ! 😊 done a,few odd ones myself !
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Post by: CLKD on July 14, 2016, 06:29:10 PM
Go on then  :rofl:
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Post by: Dyan on July 19, 2016, 02:51:44 PM
One off live special of " Mrs Browns Boys" on Saturday.
New series of ' Mount Pleasant" starting in August.
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Post by: Cazikins on July 23, 2016, 10:58:09 PM
One off live special of " Mrs Browns Boys" on Saturday.


Very good it was too - especially when he/she took the earpiece out so they couldn't hear the producer. ;D ;D

You can't beat a good British sitcom.
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Post by: CLKD on July 24, 2016, 11:20:16 AM
Oh I missed it  :(
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Post by: babyjane on July 25, 2016, 01:21:49 PM
Did anyone else watch 'Fixing Dad' on BBC2 last night?  I have never seen a more beautiful, moving and inspiring testament to the power of human endurance and the love between sons and their father.  It was really emotional I thought.
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Post by: coldethyl on July 25, 2016, 03:53:41 PM
Did anyone else watch 'Fixing Dad' on BBC2 last night?  I have never seen a more beautiful, moving and inspiring testament to the power of human endurance and the love between sons and their father.  It was really emotional I thought.

Must catch it. I've heard about it on the diabetic forum I go on .
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Post by: babyjane on July 25, 2016, 05:02:45 PM
just watched it through again with my husband and enjoyed it all over again  :)
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Post by: Dyan on July 27, 2016, 10:54:24 AM
Yes I saw it. Good wasn't it :)
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Post by: babyjane on July 27, 2016, 11:38:53 AM
Beyond good Dyan  :)
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Post by: CLKD on July 27, 2016, 12:35:12 PM
Did anyone watch the 'dating in the nude' programme ……….  :-X
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Post by: Taz2 on July 27, 2016, 12:40:06 PM
No - was it good?

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on July 27, 2016, 12:41:04 PM
Yep  ;D
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Post by: dahliagirl on July 27, 2016, 02:32:20 PM
I watched it on 4 OD.  Sort of wish I hadn't.  Had more fun playing doctors and nurses as a child  ::)  Perhaps it is for repressed adults who did not have the benefit of this as a child?  ::)
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Post by: Scampi on July 27, 2016, 02:51:54 PM
Did anyone catch 'Rosewood' on Alibi last night?  New American crime drama - hubby and I really enjoyed it  :)
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Post by: CLKD on July 27, 2016, 03:49:45 PM
Which programme dahliagirl  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on July 30, 2016, 04:45:13 PM
Anyone see Hugh's War on Waste Part 2?  I will be avoiding coffee outlets i.e. Costa in future, the cups are NOT recyleable!!!!! [pity I can't spell  ;D]  ………..

Oh cycling on this weekend from the Capital!
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Post by: Dyan on August 01, 2016, 06:51:56 PM
Yep saw that CLKD.

Loving the documentary on the R.N.L.I. Didn't realise they did it voluntary. Opened my eyes I can tell you :o
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Post by: CLKD on August 01, 2016, 07:52:05 PM
Yep. RNLI has never been sponsored other than by public subscription.  Have a look-see at a Station when you go to the sea-side, lots of history about brave souls who put their lives at risk for others.  We often go to Cromer for a look round and the story of Grace Darling who lays at Bamburgh always made me think 'how brave'!

Dating in the Nude is on tonight ;-).
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Post by: Taz2 on August 02, 2016, 07:30:29 PM
Did anyone else watch 'Fixing Dad' on BBC2 last night?  I have never seen a more beautiful, moving and inspiring testament to the power of human endurance and the love between sons and their father.  It was really emotional I thought.

I watched this today - such a heart warming programme. There's an article here for those who haven't watched it http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/health/meet-the-brothers-who-reversed-their-fathers-diabetes/  What brilliant sons this man has.

Taz x
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Post by: Kathleen on August 02, 2016, 08:54:09 PM
Hello ladies.

We watched  'Fixing Dad' as well and really enjoyed it. If I remember correctly the father is getting ready to go into the MRI machine when he makes a joke about drinking ten pints of London Pride beer. It just made me wonder if he also drunk quite a lot and if so that would certainly have contributed to his health problems lol.

Take care ladies.

K.
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Post by: Taz2 on August 03, 2016, 10:50:01 AM
It does say that heavy drinking was the reason for his first marriage going wrong. He really didn't look as if he weighed twenty stone though. Some people can carry it without you realising quite how overweight they are!

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on August 05, 2016, 05:57:58 PM
Tchossvky violin concerton on at 7.30 this evening [pity I can't spell  :-[ ] - don't know who the soloist is yet.

Oh that was good - I think I'm in love  :-*
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Post by: Dyan on August 09, 2016, 08:28:25 AM
Watched the last episode of " Brief Encounters" last night. Brilliant! I hope they make another series.

For all you fans of "Cold Feet"" there is a new series coming in the Autumn.
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Post by: CLKD on August 09, 2016, 06:47:32 PM
That reminds me that I wanted to read an article about the actors but the papers are in the bin now  ::).  I got into that series quite late on so will watch with interest.
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Post by: Dyan on August 12, 2016, 01:10:12 PM
Enjoying "999 What's your emergency?"

Felt sorry for the lady in the wheelchair- Michaela
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Post by: Cazikins on August 12, 2016, 10:48:23 PM
Poldark is coming back next month  :jiggy: :jiggy: :jiggy: :jiggy:

Aiden Turner wearing his Tricorn hat  :jiggy: :jiggy: :jiggy:
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Post by: babyjane on August 13, 2016, 09:00:31 AM
my husband is already very excited about the return of Poldark  :)
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Post by: Taz2 on August 13, 2016, 09:48:54 AM
Mine told me yesterday that Poldark was coming back - all excited for me - until I reminded him that it was my mum that used to like it and not me. Mind you I do look a lot like my mum nowadays  ;D

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on August 13, 2016, 07:43:57 PM
Crikey, I vaguely remember it first time round  ;D
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Post by: Cazikins on August 13, 2016, 10:39:40 PM
Crikey, I vaguely remember it first time round  ;D

In 1975 Robin Ellis played Poldark & Angharid Rees played Demelza.
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Post by: CLKD on August 14, 2016, 03:58:11 PM
That's it - did you remember or did you look the details up  ;D
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Post by: Cazikins on August 16, 2016, 04:00:08 PM
That's it - did you remember or did you look the details up  ;D

A bit of both CLKD. I knew it was Robin Ellis but I couldn't remember Angharids name.
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Post by: CLKD on August 16, 2016, 07:58:33 PM
She had long hair  ??? ……..

Did anyone watch Kate Humble last night?
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Post by: dulciana on August 19, 2016, 04:38:46 PM
Can't wait for the Olympics to be over - then we can watch some more Prom concerts!  Only a couple of days to go............(I'm not sporty   ::))
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Post by: Cazikins on August 22, 2016, 10:46:16 PM
No more Deal or No Deal  >:(

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37130769

My afternoons will never be the same again.
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Post by: CLKD on August 23, 2016, 09:15:46 AM
May I giggle ………..  ;)

Can you imagine how much patience and enthusiasm it must take to record the same programmes over and over, thinking of Ben on that push the counter to get £10,000 programme  ::) - same old, same old.
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Post by: Dyan on August 23, 2016, 12:25:26 PM
Use to love " Deal or no Deal" but haven't watched it in ages.
Has it finished permanently?
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Post by: CLKD on August 23, 2016, 12:38:15 PM
Not quite ….
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Post by: dahliagirl on August 23, 2016, 02:19:21 PM
My mother in law loved that - could not see the point in it myself  :)

Aren't they going 'on tour' before they stop?
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Post by: CLKD on August 23, 2016, 06:12:36 PM
I enjoyed all these types of Shows initially, but they went on and on and ……… 'weakest link', 'deal or no deal' …… etc. etc. etc..
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Post by: Cazikins on August 23, 2016, 10:39:10 PM
Yes CLKD you may giggle - but I do like watching DOND  8) 8)

Channel 4 said the studio-based show will end this autumn but further episodes will be filmed on tour around the UK at the end of the year. Still time for me to win £250,000.
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Post by: CLKD on August 23, 2016, 10:39:52 PM
Go 4 it?!!!?
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Post by: Cazikins on August 23, 2016, 10:44:53 PM
I've already applied twice but heard nothing.
I did get a phone call from "Two Tribes" a couple of years ago after I applied. It was a new game show on BBC1 hosted by Richard Osman, they invited me up to London for an interview (along with loads of other people) but I was not in a good place at the time , nerves were not good etc.
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Post by: CLKD on August 24, 2016, 07:59:02 PM
Oh well done! 
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Post by: Dyan on August 26, 2016, 01:33:51 PM
Use to watch casualty when it first came on but lots of the characters went and it wasn't the same ( although Charlie is still in it) I see from the other wk when I caught the end.
The feature length on Saturday looks good. Might give that a look.

Anyone watching the new drama, "One of Us"?
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Post by: babyjane on August 26, 2016, 01:41:32 PM
yes Dyan, we are, and every time I see mention of it the Abba song of the same title gets stuck in my head  :whist:
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Post by: Dyan on August 26, 2016, 01:48:14 PM
Oh yes, never thought of that BJ "one of us is lonely............" :whist: I think that's how it goes,but I know the song you mean  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on August 26, 2016, 01:49:11 PM
Oh I've got an Ear Worm now  ;D
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Post by: Dyan on August 26, 2016, 01:58:09 PM
 ;D
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Post by: babyjane on August 26, 2016, 03:54:32 PM
I think I will have one for the next 3 weeks.  It's good though (the show not the song).
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Post by: ellie on August 29, 2016, 03:15:37 PM
Did anyone watch 'Victoria' ? I really enjoyed it.....
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Post by: Evelyn63 on August 29, 2016, 03:57:30 PM
Did anyone watch 'Victoria' ? I really enjoyed it.....


Yes I did, and enjoyed it, think episode two is on tonight .
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Post by: Dyan on August 29, 2016, 05:22:34 PM
Yes I watch Victoria. Enjoyed it very much. Looking forward to tonight's.

New series DCI Banks starting Wednesday ( like him ::))
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Post by: CLKD on September 03, 2016, 04:34:58 PM
Does anyone find the Ford advert patronising?  She stands there liking a car but wondering if she has 'earned' it ……. well, if she likes it go for it - one doesn't have to justify 'earning/deserving' something  :bang:
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Post by: Annie0710 on September 03, 2016, 07:15:45 PM
Last night I loved watching Goodnight Sweetheart and The Young Hyacinth (bucket)

I got all excited thinking they're bringing them back but my new to guide doesn't say it's on again next Friday

Annie X
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Post by: Megamind on September 03, 2016, 08:38:40 PM
Goodnight Sweetheart was a one off but apparently the BBC have been inundated with requests to bring it back after last nights show.
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Post by: Annie0710 on September 03, 2016, 09:29:24 PM
Goodnight Sweetheart was a one off but apparently the BBC have been inundated with requests to bring it back after last nights show.

I really hope they do, I found it so funny last night, I bought the complete box set once

Annie x
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Post by: Cazikins on September 04, 2016, 11:06:47 PM
I've enjoyed all the remakes of the sitcoms I've seen so far (Porridge, Goodnight Sweetheart, Young Hyacinth, Are you Being Served).
I was apprehensive about then when I saw them advertised but I think they have been done very well indeed.

We have Till Death Us Do Part still to watch.

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Post by: CLKD on September 09, 2016, 10:06:15 PM
Joanna Lumley in her 'fake' fur coat  :-\ (why bother) in Japan - I must be getting soft 'cos when she went to visit the family that remained behind near the damaged Nuclear Plant following the tsumai ……….. they were caring for the pets/livestock that had been left behind  :'(  :'(
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Post by: ellie on September 10, 2016, 07:27:13 AM
I watched it, thought it was great...Joanna looks amazing for her age ( yes she may have had a bit of help).  Japan is fascinating ,made me want to go.  One of best programmes I have seen for ages. :)
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Post by: Janice68 on September 10, 2016, 12:31:59 PM
I'm sorry I know it's not a programme but is anybody going to see the new Bridget
Jones movie which is out next Thursday?
It looks so funny hoping to go and watch next weekend it just looks so hilarious and I do like Colin Firth as Darcy too.
Janx
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Post by: CLKD on September 10, 2016, 02:08:52 PM
I never 'got' into Bridget  ::) - it's had good reviews so far

Sadly Japan's history doesn't have a good reputation in this house-hold  :'(.  What wasn't explained is that it's a series of Islands a bit like Holland and Venice.

Last Night of the Proms later?!?
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Post by: Taz2 on September 10, 2016, 04:15:06 PM
OH loved Japan when he was working there although it was a little regimented workwise.

Sorry that it hasn't got a good reputation in your household CLKD.

Taz x
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Post by: purplenanny on September 10, 2016, 08:37:35 PM
Jan68...I am going to see Bridget....I love it!  Colin Firth is yummy.
Renee is on Jonathon Ross...watching now.
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Post by: Janice68 on September 10, 2016, 09:00:27 PM
Jan68...I am going to see Bridget....I love it!  Colin Firth is yummy.
Renee is on Jonathon Ross...watching now.

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Yep watching Jonathan Ross too. Yep Colin is yummy hope she ends up with him in the upcoming film well I hope his the daddy to Bridget's baby. Looks well funny!
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Post by: CLKD on September 10, 2016, 09:34:14 PM
Won't have JR on my TV  >:(
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Post by: purplenanny on September 11, 2016, 07:26:08 AM
I agree CLKD. Can't bear the man.  But wanted to see Renee and thankfully she was on first
Never seen her interviewed before. Something very odd about her
What did you think Jan68?
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Post by: Janice68 on September 11, 2016, 08:43:13 AM
Purplenanny looks like she has had plastic surgery done on her face but Renees denying it. I know what you mean something a bit odd there.
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Post by: Megamind on September 11, 2016, 05:22:29 PM
I haven't forgiven Helen Fielding for killing off Mark Darcy in the third book!
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Post by: Annie0710 on September 11, 2016, 06:27:14 PM
I haven't forgiven Helen Fielding for killing off Mark Darcy in the third book!

Is there another book since that one ?

Anne x
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Post by: Megamind on September 11, 2016, 06:41:21 PM
No, that was the third book but it didn't go down well because she killed Mark off so the new film is based on the Newspaper columns Fielding wrote instead.

What possessed her to kill Mark off? I haven't decided whether to watch the new film. I watched 'Edge of Reason' again on TV the other night. Renee looked terrible in that, had a really bloated face. Daniel Cleaver was very good in Edge of Reason, shame he's not in the new film.
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Post by: Annie0710 on September 11, 2016, 07:18:47 PM
Thanks Megamind

I know, I read the book last year and was gutted !
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Post by: CLKD on September 16, 2016, 04:21:24 PM
Anyone see Dr Chris last night, advising people to stop using medications?  The lady taking lots of pain relief for years and years was encouraged to stop …….. but the girl who he took for an icy swim to help anxiety seems to be struggling - but she is trying to wean off anti-depressant medication  :-\ …….

No one needs to suggest that I should stop my regime ………. it'll be a bucket of icy water thrown …….
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Post by: ellie on September 16, 2016, 05:00:31 PM
Yes CKLD followed by one from me 😠 ......
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Post by: CLKD on September 16, 2016, 05:48:49 PM
 ;D ………. I know we don't always get the full story but I couldn't understand why, if the girl was suffering from anxiety, she had been given: and was trying to wean off: ADs  :-\

Para olympics has kept me busy too!
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Post by: CLKD on September 17, 2016, 06:11:46 PM
Auto Trader advert.: wonder whose Wolf Hound that is  ;D
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Post by: Dyan on September 18, 2016, 09:12:19 AM
Like Dr Chris  :o and saw the programme. He's also in "Trust me,I'm a doctor" with Michael Moseley.

Anyone watching "One hour to save your life"? Amazing what they do!
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Post by: CLKD on September 18, 2016, 11:25:37 AM
Morning Dyan ……...
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Post by: CLKD on September 20, 2016, 07:15:38 PM
Bet that the advert for the new Citroen car was fun to make  ::) but do tell me, why are they driving on the left side of the road when they are obviously on holiday abroad  :-\ ……… and the car has foreign plates though I haven't been quick enough to see where it's registered.
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Post by: Justjules on September 21, 2016, 10:55:38 AM
Just back to Bridget Jones for a sec sorry - brilliantly funny film, think it was the  best out of the three if anyone is considering going!!!

I'm currently enjoying Victoria, Our Girl, Cold Feet.  Didn't bother with the new Robbie Coltrane one last night as to be honest, I can't bear the storyline.....

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Post by: Janice68 on September 21, 2016, 11:07:27 AM
Saw Bridget Jones Baby it was absolutely brilliant and really funny,!! Emma Thomson was hilarious playing the midwife too!!
 The ending brought tears to my eyes too. Even my OH enjoyed it.
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Post by: CLKD on September 21, 2016, 02:43:54 PM
I'm getting fed up with Cold Feet already  :o - too many story lines at once!  Don't think that the Robbie Coltrane story should air quite frankly.  Topical doesn't make it 'right'.
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Post by: Justjules on September 21, 2016, 02:50:48 PM
So true CKLD.  It makes me feel very angry and we've had enough of it over the past few years on the news and so making a drama out of it seems over the top.
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Post by: CLKD on September 21, 2016, 03:01:05 PM
I often wonder how story lines get accepted - some shouldn't leave the minds of the writers leave alone be offered up ……….  :-\ - remember Towering Inferno which I refused to see ……... :(
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Post by: lily on September 25, 2016, 11:18:55 PM
Loving cold feet
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Post by: CLKD on September 27, 2016, 05:59:14 PM
Couldn't be bothered to watch last night, too much whinging ……
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Post by: Dyan on October 02, 2016, 04:26:37 PM
Started watching 'Casualty' again. Charlie is still in it.

Loving 'DCI Banks'. Sad last week :'(

'Mount Pleasant' anyone?
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Post by: littleminnie on October 02, 2016, 06:12:49 PM
The Missing starts soon.
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Post by: purplenanny on October 02, 2016, 07:08:52 PM
Love it! Can't wait! !
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Post by: CLKD on October 15, 2016, 10:03:54 PM
U-tube clip of shark getting into and out of a 'cage' ……...
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Post by: getting_old on October 17, 2016, 02:38:30 PM
Started watching 'Casualty' again. Charlie is still in it.

Loving 'DCI Banks'. Sad last week :'(

'Mount Pleasant' anyone?

I'm finding the current series a bit of a let down. It's like they've struggled to come up with good story lines so can't help thinking they shouldn't have bothered. Such a shame as it had been really good.
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Post by: CLKD on October 18, 2016, 07:04:26 PM
A programme about faces ……. one girl says she can tell if a person is 'gay'/not - not a skill I've ever tried.
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Post by: CLKD on October 29, 2016, 03:57:45 PM
As a meander: anyone see the photo in The Telegraph of the sea otter with her baby …… Mum laying on her back, bouncing on the waves, with pup dry and fast asleep on her belly.  AAAHHH
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Post by: ellie on October 30, 2016, 04:19:57 PM
Gone off watching Poldark......anyone else ? Or do we all love it?
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Post by: CLKD on October 30, 2016, 04:21:04 PM
>yawn< saw it the 1st time around  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on October 31, 2016, 09:09:39 PM
"The Slums" is on again.  Been an interesting look at history.  I would have turned tail when I saw the mud !  :D 2-night it is the 1890s.
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Post by: Cazikins on October 31, 2016, 09:24:05 PM
Gone off watching Poldark......anyone else ? Or do we all love it?

I just love Poldark.... or Podlark as I affectionately call him ::) ::)
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Post by: ellie on October 31, 2016, 10:31:43 PM
Just watched "Dark Angel" , very good. DH has just told me he doesn't want a cup of tea  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on November 01, 2016, 06:21:55 PM
Polar bears in Churchill tonight ………. with Kate Humble
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Post by: CLKD on November 01, 2016, 07:58:19 PM
Another whinge - 2-night there are 7 different programmes that I would like to watch  :bang: :bang: :bang: most of them at the same time  >:(
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Post by: Cazikins on November 08, 2016, 09:33:40 AM
I'm a celebrity is back on this Sunday.  :) :) :)

LOVE IT!
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Post by: Megamind on November 08, 2016, 09:40:23 AM
Yes with Carol Vorderman who says ''Now I am a menopausal Mama, I am having the time of my life, and I'm doing a lot more adventurous stuff. It's the sense of adventure that I love about this show.'

She jokingly added: 'I'll be 56 in December and there is life in the old bird yet!'

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Post by: ellie on November 08, 2016, 10:32:05 AM
Did anyone watch Dark Angle ? OMG ! And a true story too.......
    I love I am celeb, much to my DH disgust.......
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Post by: breeze on November 08, 2016, 12:01:08 PM
I've recorded it, so please you say it's good and looking forward to watching it.

Have had to do major surgery on my sky box saved programmes.  There was loads there I knew I would never get around to watching.   ::)
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Post by: littleminnie on November 08, 2016, 12:44:29 PM
Love I'm a celebrity
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Post by: Two hoots on November 09, 2016, 12:33:22 PM
Did anyone watch Planet Earth on Sunday, the scenes with the lizards and snakes was horrific, I think it'll give me nightmares for years  :-\
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Post by: CLKD on November 09, 2016, 01:01:50 PM
 ;D - there ought to have been a warning certainly!  It made my skin crawl but was at the same time, fascinating.  Those snakes were actively hunting: heads up like working dogs  ::) and so FAST! and the way the snake could hurl itself up boulders after the hatchlings  :o
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Post by: CLKD on November 14, 2016, 04:43:13 PM
Tribute to Our Tel this evening (I think) ………  :)
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Post by: Hurdity on November 14, 2016, 04:50:48 PM
Did anyone watch Planet Earth on Sunday, the scenes with the lizards and snakes was horrific, I think it'll give me nightmares for years  :-\

I was just going to post about this series - totally amazing photography and absolutely gripping! Oo-er  Twohoots - Nightmares  :o!! . The amount of effort and danger involved in doing the filming in some of the most remote and inhospitable places on this planet is just mind-boggling - they show the diareis for the last 10 mins, showing how the photographers get to the sites and film. One guy spent over 100 hours in an ice cold hut waiting to film golden eagles. It was worth the wait.

Also the shots of the Ibex clambering down that sheer rock face, and also the snow leopards.... oh and the bobcats, and the bears....

Anyone who has missed this - do watch on i-player on as big a screen as you have - ie not your laptop! (not that we have big screenhere!). :)

Hurdity x
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Post by: CLKD on November 14, 2016, 07:11:37 PM
Those snow leopard tails are to DIE FOR  ;D …… but I'm fed up with jeopardy in the scripting …… why do we need continual commentary  :-\
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Post by: CLKD on November 14, 2016, 07:26:45 PM
"Who Do You Think You Are?" returns soon  :)
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Post by: Charlotte ... on November 18, 2016, 03:29:13 PM
Who do you think you are is excellent hurrah!
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Post by: CLKD on November 18, 2016, 05:39:45 PM
Don't know when the first programme might be?  Also there's a series on hi-level Auction Houses beginning I think, Sat. night ……… from the inside out.
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Post by: babyjane on November 18, 2016, 05:56:08 PM
The Missing anyone?  :o
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Post by: CLKD on November 18, 2016, 05:58:28 PM
Nope  :-\
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Post by: babyjane on November 18, 2016, 05:59:43 PM
Apprentice?
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Post by: CLKD on November 18, 2016, 06:00:37 PM
Certainly not  ;D - Bake Off but not the last Series.  None of the other 'reality' shows ……
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Post by: littleminnie on November 18, 2016, 06:27:46 PM
Totally gripped with The Missing and love The Apprentice too. (They don't appear to be the brightest bunch this year).
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Post by: babyjane on November 18, 2016, 06:54:04 PM
Most of them seem clueless or downright doolallyflip!! Loved the way he threw Karthick out :P

Really can't wait to see where they are going with The Missing.  I prefer it to the first series, what about you littleminnie?
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Post by: littleminnie on November 19, 2016, 01:30:40 PM
I think it's more gripping than the first series BJ, I have to concentrate on this series. Can't watch it after a glass of wine.  :)
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Post by: babyjane on November 19, 2016, 01:56:11 PM
We can't watch it before bed.  We record it and watch it the next day during the day.  I shall never look at a power drill the same again!!!!!
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Post by: purplenanny on November 19, 2016, 02:18:56 PM
The Missing is gripping but there are still bits I can't work out  :-\ (http://:-\)
Will definitely need to watch it all though.
Hopefully the end will bring it all together for me  ;D (http://;D)
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Post by: littleminnie on November 19, 2016, 06:19:31 PM
Just watched this weeks. I didn't think she was involved.
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Post by: CLKD on November 22, 2016, 08:30:00 PM
Channel 4 LIVE - people regaining their hearing - very moving  :'(
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Post by: breeze on November 22, 2016, 11:17:14 PM
Just caught up with the Missing.  Really enjoying it.  Still can't work out if Alice is still alive or not  :-\
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Post by: babyjane on November 23, 2016, 09:47:20 AM
I stopped trying to work it out as I usually do and decided to just watch it as I was driving husband insane.  He kept telling me 'it's not Midsomer Murders!'

We have the 'who' (as in the identity of the kidnapper and power drills should be kept for DIY only!!!!!!!!  :o) but not yet the 'why' or the 'how' or the 'what else'
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Post by: Pennyfarthing on November 23, 2016, 12:40:40 PM
I loved the Brief Encounters series and am looking forward to two parter Last Tango in Halifax coming soon.
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Post by: CLKD on November 24, 2016, 06:19:09 PM
Newsnight later - MENOPAUSE discussion ………
oh see Ju Ju got there B4 me

Also Who do you Think begins at 8.00 p.m.!
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Post by: CLKD on November 24, 2016, 10:46:34 PM
That was a detailed family tree then  :o
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Post by: Annie0710 on November 24, 2016, 11:32:29 PM
I loved the Brief Encounters series and am looking forward to two parter Last Tango in Halifax coming soon.

I loved Brief Encounters too

Looking forward to Call the Midwife being back on too

X
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Post by: CLKD on November 25, 2016, 03:30:58 PM
Winter on the way then  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on November 29, 2016, 08:52:47 PM
'secret life of 5 years olds'  ;D
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Post by: dulciana on November 29, 2016, 10:25:48 PM
Anybody watch Gareth Malone's "The Choir" tonight?  I think Semi-Toned are fantastic....... :medal: from me, anyway!   :)
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Post by: Dyan on November 30, 2016, 08:08:15 AM
Did anyone watch the new drama "Rillington Place" last night? Creepy :-\
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Post by: CLKD on November 30, 2016, 08:42:37 AM
I don't do creepy - my dreams are busy enough  ::).  I think the 'right' choir went out last night though I'm not enjoying this series as much as the previous ones - those lads can certainly sing!
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Post by: Annie0710 on November 30, 2016, 08:47:48 AM
Did anyone watch the new drama "Rillington Place" last night? Creepy :-\

Yes we did, well I did , OH slept through some of it

What possessed her to stay with him ?

X
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Post by: Dyan on November 30, 2016, 09:37:24 AM
No idea. Perhaps something will come out later.
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Post by: babyjane on December 03, 2016, 03:06:48 PM
I watched the one that was done in 1971 with Richard Attenborough some years ago but Tim Roth's Christie is much more chilling.  I always like Nico Mirallegro's work too and am so glad he moved on from Hollyoaks in his own right.  Looking forward to seeing how he does Timothy Evans in the next episode.

I guess in those days women didn't have the independence they have today and there was social stigma to leaving a marriage.  It's why my mother stayed in an unhappy marriage.
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Post by: CLKD on December 06, 2016, 08:27:42 PM
Light hearted entertainment, watching 5-year olds interacting.  Last one of Gareth's choir later.  6 Wives begins tomorrow at 9.00 p.m. and Who Do You Think at 8.00 p.m. on Thursday ……. as well as afternoon TV to laze in front of  :whist:

There's 1 boy who cries when thwarted, stops, then looks round to see if anyone is watching  ::) and now another boy is copying ……….  ;D. 
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Post by: Megamind on December 06, 2016, 08:41:47 PM
Light hearted entertainment, watching 5-year olds interacting.  Last one of Gareth's choir later.  6 Wives begins tomorrow at 9.00 p.m. and Who Do You Think at 8.00 p.m. on Thursday ……. as well as afternoon TV to laze in front of  :whist:

There's 1 boy who cries when thwarted, stops, then looks round to see if anyone is watching  ::) and now another boy is copying ……….  ;D.

I thought Jett was a boy!
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Post by: babyjane on December 07, 2016, 09:31:36 AM
Love the 5 year olds and the differing social and emotional development portrayed.  We have a 5 year old grandchild  :)
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Post by: Cazikins on December 13, 2016, 12:06:40 AM
Been watching 2 doors down & trollied - I love my comedies.
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Post by: littleminnie on December 13, 2016, 08:51:24 AM
Not got the Christmas TV guide yet. I wonder if there will be anything good on this year. I hate repeats.
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Post by: Dyan on December 13, 2016, 03:44:02 PM
I love 'trollied' Cazikins. Double episode last night but sadly it's the end of that series.
It will be back!!!!! ;D

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Post by: Cazikins on December 14, 2016, 04:12:53 PM
There is a Christmas special on next week I think Dyan.
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Post by: babyjane on December 14, 2016, 05:03:14 PM
Last Tango in Halifax Christmas special  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on December 14, 2016, 06:00:39 PM
There R 2 good programmes on later this evening, the first with Davina [8.00 p.m. ITV] and the other with Simon Reeve [9.00 p.m. BBC2]
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Post by: Dyan on December 17, 2016, 12:15:23 PM
Cazikins- yes thank you I did see there was a Xmas special of 'Trollied'

'Inside the Christmas factory' with Greg Wallace is on BBC2 Tuesday 20th.

Looking forward to 'Last Tango in Halifax'
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Post by: CLKD on December 27, 2016, 06:36:30 PM
Did anyone watch the story of Lego in London last night? and now the next Harry Potter story ……..
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Post by: nearly50 on December 27, 2016, 07:01:00 PM
Been watching 2 doors down & trollied - I love my comedies.

Just saw this, 2 door down is really good, isn't it? Looking forward to Burnistoun too.

Watching Humans just now and have some The Young Pope to catch up on too
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Post by: dazned on December 27, 2016, 08:12:08 PM
Im watching the Crown on Netflix ,it really is brilliant ! Such an eye opener. Well worth watching if you can,they are filming the next series now a friend saw the filming at Woburn Abbey !
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Post by: nearly50 on December 27, 2016, 08:17:56 PM
Im watching the Crown on Netflix ,it really is brilliant ! Such an eye opener. Well worth watching if you can,they are filming the next series now a friend saw the filming at Woburn Abbey !

I don't have Netflix but must catch up on this soon. A pupil from the school I work in was filming a wee while ago and was told the second series will be on in October.
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Post by: dazned on December 27, 2016, 09:04:58 PM
It's so worth catching it. Maybe it's out on DVD.
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Post by: CLKD on December 27, 2016, 09:06:03 PM
Crikey! there are some weird people around ………. a man in Grand Canaria, keeping a KOMODO dragon  :o as well as a lady with 2 sons keeping a servile cat and another keeping wolf-dogs ………. as well as a man with a bird on his shoulder, a caiman in his conservatory and something else that I can't remember.  All seemed well cared for but what happens when the owners die  :-X

Nowt on now so off for a bath - have LOTS of bubble bath to try ;-)
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Post by: babyjane on December 29, 2016, 06:26:18 PM
Did anyone else see Witness For The Prosecution?
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Post by: star35 on December 29, 2016, 07:19:31 PM
Yes I watched it, wasn't expecting the end.
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Post by: CLKD on December 29, 2016, 07:36:07 PM
Someone writing 2-day in the Telegraph has suggested that the programme was completely opposite of the book!

Watched Gordon Buchanan wrestling with crocodiles earlier …….. anyone try to understand Jonathan Creek last night  :-\  ???
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Post by: nearly50 on December 29, 2016, 07:44:56 PM
I watched the first episode of 'Quarry' on Sky Atlantic and thought it was good - going to watch the second one in a bit. About half way through season 2 of 'The Man in the High Castle' on Amazon Prime too
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Post by: babyjane on December 29, 2016, 08:17:17 PM
I knew there was a twist but I certainly wasn't expecting what we got  :o.

I'm not bothered if it didn't follow the book as I have never read the book.  It was good anyway  :)
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Post by: dulciana on December 30, 2016, 11:40:26 AM
Carols From Kings on Christmas Eve.  Great music and very good organists.  It was a Holy Night indeed.
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Post by: Cazikins on December 31, 2016, 05:45:48 PM
We are watching World of Sport Wrestling on ITV - what a hoot, & the memories from Saturday afternoons  of my childhood.  ;D ;D
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Post by: nearly50 on December 31, 2016, 05:49:06 PM
We are watching World of Sport Wrestling on ITV - what a hoot, & the memories from Saturday afternoons  of my childhood.  ;D ;D

Is that what Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks were on? Must catch up with that if so
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Post by: Cazikins on December 31, 2016, 06:03:12 PM
Not exactly nearly50 - it is a new, one off show with young(ish) new wrestlers - but they are British.

Yes Giant Haystacks, Big Daddy, Jackie Palo were shown in flashbacks etc.
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Post by: CLKD on January 16, 2017, 03:55:46 PM
I'm sure that we had a thread already: "Who Do You Think U R" begins soon  :bounce:
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Post by: nearly50 on January 16, 2017, 04:15:37 PM
I'm loving Taboo with Tom Hardy - best thing I've seen in a while
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Post by: CLKD on January 17, 2017, 09:04:12 PM
Anyone see the Welsh man [Steve Elias] going round the UK encouraging people to dance?  His 2nd programme is on, now ..... similar to Gareth's getting singers together ..... makes me tired simply watching  ;D
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Post by: Annie0710 on January 17, 2017, 09:22:01 PM
I'm looking forward to this weeks 'Tina & Bobby'
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Post by: littleminnie on January 18, 2017, 05:53:52 PM
Me too.   Homeland is back on Sunday.  :spin:
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Post by: nearly50 on January 22, 2017, 09:59:28 PM
Disappointed in Apple Tree Yard. End was a bit surprising though and maybe it'll take a different turn next week
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Post by: Pennyfarthing on January 22, 2017, 10:11:46 PM
Disappointed in Apple Tree Yard. End was a bit surprising though and maybe it'll take a different turn next week

It was hot thought wasn't it?  ;D

Going to be very confusing for us as we are watching another serial (Unforgotten) and scientists hubby is also in that. Doesn't take much to confuse us either!
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Post by: Annie0710 on January 22, 2017, 10:23:48 PM
I'm glad Call the Midwife is back on
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Post by: babyjane on January 23, 2017, 10:13:34 AM
Unforgotten is gripping and full of people who have been in other things but yes, we both said 'It's Colin' at the same time  :)
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Post by: CLKD on January 25, 2017, 04:46:01 PM
Who D U think Y R later!
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Post by: Two hoots on January 25, 2017, 08:04:22 PM
I've been enjoying Winterwatch, lovely selection of animals, birds and puffa jackets  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on January 25, 2017, 09:41:35 PM
 ;D - I never got into puffa jackets  ::) - too bulky.
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Post by: CLKD on January 28, 2017, 05:44:52 PM
Does anyone think that the bloke prior to the Anglia weather report a bit creepy, not the one who reads the forecast but the 'trader' who opens the door, gives a grin: we get the forecast: then disappears with another grin   -    without doing anything  ;D

Need to catch up on a couple of programmes this evening - Who Do U think U R and Caroline Quentin and Piers (artitect) who are showing us round really EXPENSIVE way-out properties across the World.
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Post by: Two hoots on January 28, 2017, 06:42:24 PM
I have enjoyed the Caroline Quentin programme, fab house on Greek island last night, the owner lives in the uk, unfortunately it's not me  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on January 28, 2017, 07:53:51 PM
Did you notice that all of these posh properties have been '2nd' homes  :o
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Post by: Two hoots on January 29, 2017, 09:41:09 AM
Most were holiday homes and a bit sterile, not welcoming especially the house in southern Spain with the white plastic structure and the steps, the house in Norway had a lovely view of the sea but I didn't like the way you had to go outside to get to the bedrooms  :o

I hope they make another series, I've really enjoyed it.
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Post by: Annie0710 on January 29, 2017, 10:30:59 AM
Does anyone think that the bloke prior to the Anglia weather report a bit creepy, not the one who reads the forecast but the 'trader' who opens the door, gives a grin: we get the forecast: then disappears with another grin   -    without doing anything  ;D



My OH says exactly that !
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Post by: CLKD on January 29, 2017, 11:05:31 AM
"PHEW"! glad I'm not the only one who mutters 'here comes that creepy guy again'  ;D

I wasn't expect homes under ground to be so open to the elements - they have a different meaning of under ground that what I do.  The property in Holland was lovely.  My type although I couldn't live in a country that was totally flat  ::).  My fav. so far is the one in NZ where they moved 4 trees to build and it has doors that slide open to the woodland.
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Post by: Two hoots on January 29, 2017, 11:31:54 AM
New series starting tomorrow afternoon at 3.00, it's James Martin cooking and driving around France in Keith Floyd's old 2CV car, what more could you ask for on a January afternoon

 :banana:
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Post by: CLKD on January 29, 2017, 12:36:31 PM
Which Channel?

Am watching George in a tree house  ::)
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Post by: Two hoots on January 29, 2017, 03:03:49 PM
I'll be putting the kettle on and settling down to watch Itv 3.00 pm  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on January 29, 2017, 03:20:25 PM
The Jump starts next week.
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Post by: CLKD on January 30, 2017, 08:31:45 PM
I am watching a programme about the international flower trade, mostly grown in Kenya.  300M  :o lilies are sold through this market annually - pity we don't have smelly vision  ;D

Planes fly out from Kenya every night to Holland's auction markets, packed with already sorted and checked stems of flowers.  How we can buy flowers so cheaply in the UK I fail to understand now that I have watched this programme.

1 dealer has bought 52,000 stems ready to sell on-line.  He does this at auction every day !  Now they are onto tulips - I remember fields++ across Lincolnshire of colour, of course the flowers were picked as it was the bulbs that were required. 
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Post by: lily on January 31, 2017, 01:35:40 AM
I like The Affair on Sky Atlantic, also enjoyed Tina & Bobby, the Bobby Moore story - Michelle Keagan was very good in it.
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Post by: coldethyl on January 31, 2017, 03:17:10 PM
I enioyex endeavour - and the hairy bikers - going to catch up on the James Martin thing - we used to have a 2cv as students and when we were first married - the windows on the first one used to flap open if you went over 50 like dumbo
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Post by: CLKD on January 31, 2017, 05:27:28 PM
 ;D. that was you speeding past our Austin7 then coldethyl  ::) - with the starting handle?

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Post by: coldethyl on January 31, 2017, 07:03:20 PM
;D. that was you speeding past our Austin7 then coldethyl  ::) - with the starting handle?

I can't drive ... I tried to learn in the 2cv but the weird gearbox thing was beyond me - when I strayed work I bought us a Citroen ax but by then I had given up on ever passing test and after 30 lessons in it couldn't manage a three point turn. As it happened I developed migraine with aura and would lose sight without warning so just as well I never passed it.
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Post by: CLKD on January 31, 2017, 07:04:21 PM
Last 'getting Yorkshire to dance' on now; then a series about going back in time, 2-night it's fish sausages  :D  :-X
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Post by: Dyan on January 31, 2017, 09:48:18 PM
Enjoying 'The Undateables' and 'Call the Midwife"

Anyone watching the drama on BBC 1 'Apple yard something or other...... ::) :-\ can't remember what's it's called but it's good.
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Post by: purplenanny on January 31, 2017, 10:20:17 PM
I am Dyan!  :great: (http://:great:)
Appletree Yard - took a while to get into it, but very hooked now
PN x x
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Post by: Annie0710 on January 31, 2017, 11:31:36 PM
Enjoying 'The Undateables' and 'Call the Midwife"

Anyone watching the drama on BBC 1 'Apple yard something or other...... ::) :-\ can't remember what's it's called but it's good.

I love Undatables and Call the Midwife !
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Post by: CLKD on February 01, 2017, 11:10:44 AM
Given up on Call the Midwife but when able, I do drop into the Undatables. .  Who Do U think U R later !
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on February 01, 2017, 04:54:53 PM
I like Call the Midwife, Apple tree Yard with Silent Witness thrown in shame that's finished nowl
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Post by: Two hoots on February 02, 2017, 09:13:03 AM
The great pottery throw down is back tonight, BBC 2 8.00pm, I loved this series last year, I'm so happy it's back
 :banana:
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Post by: CLKD on February 02, 2017, 10:42:13 AM
Not much else on this evening  ::)
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Post by: Hurdity on February 03, 2017, 03:53:53 PM
I like Call the Midwife, Apple tree Yard with Silent Witness thrown in shame that's finished nowl

Ditto - I watch all of those - and any other decent dramas - there are always quite a lot around in winter. Some great docs on BBC2 and BBC4 too....

Hurdity x
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Post by: CLKD on February 03, 2017, 05:32:07 PM
There's a lot of 'rubbish' TV later  ::) as well as Frank Gardner and Benedict Allen on the hunt for something, birds I think  ::), however, that lovely programme of really posh properties acorss the World with Carolyin Quinton has finished  :sigh:

Because there was nothing much on last night we watched Pottery Throw Down, I was quite taken and it could be addictive to watch.  Loved Ryan's end result! 
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Post by: Two hoots on February 03, 2017, 07:56:51 PM
I really like the pottery programme, I as so happy when I found out it was starting back, now I'm waiting for the sewing bee, I love that too.

This weekends viewing consists of sports  ;D six nations rugby, Davis cup tennis and cycling from various countries  ::)
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Post by: babyjane on February 04, 2017, 03:39:02 PM
We loved the Spy in the Wild series and have just watched the Meet the Spies, (how they did it) programme.  Wonderful  :)
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Post by: babyjane on February 07, 2017, 09:43:22 AM
Apple Tree Yard finale anyone?  Satisfying?  Oh Yes.  justice for him and a life sentence (of guilt) for her.
Saying no more in case others have not yet seen the ending  :-X
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Post by: CLKD on February 07, 2017, 10:35:51 AM
I found 'spy in the wild' a little twee, as it was cameras filming 'spies'  :-\ ........ so not actually much shown through the spy cameras  ::).

Some looked really genuine though and one got carried by an elephant trunk for a few yards  :D
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Post by: CLKD on February 11, 2017, 08:54:28 PM
Anyone watch Jane Macdonald last night on the cruise ships? nearly 4,000 people plus crew is my idea of  :-X although I suppose I could stay in my cabin and have Room Service?  Looking forwards to the one next week  ;)
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Post by: babyjane on February 12, 2017, 12:09:15 PM
My husband would dearly like to go on a cruise but he will have to find another travelling companion.  I would hate it too CLKD.  No I didn't watch the programme.
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Post by: CLKD on February 12, 2017, 01:32:07 PM
He and I will leave you and mine walking, gardening, watching TV?  Where would he fancy going?
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Post by: babyjane on February 12, 2017, 02:23:44 PM
antarctica, seriously  :)
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Post by: CLKD on February 12, 2017, 02:25:13 PM
I'm on  ;D
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Post by: Two hoots on February 12, 2017, 05:06:02 PM
My worry about our first cruise was too many people, it's not a problem, I don't know where everyone disappears to but never busy.

I have a cruise booked in April Including a tour to kukenhof gardens  ;D cruise and gardens  :medal:

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Post by: dulciana on February 12, 2017, 07:18:45 PM
Anyone watching BBC's The Big Painting Challenge?  I'm absolutely no artist but I've just watched the first round and I'm hooked.   :)
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Post by: Cazikins on February 12, 2017, 07:33:37 PM
Don't think I could get into that dulciana  :-\.
We are going to be watching The Jump on +1 later - when all the chores are done.
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Post by: CLKD on February 12, 2017, 08:56:59 PM
Yep Dulciana, saw another series and was hooked.  I can't draw a straight line  ;D - wasn't impressed with the 'alternative' artist though, slopping paint onto a board on the floor is child's play  ::).

The Jump +1 now on! 
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Post by: dazned on February 13, 2017, 05:36:23 PM
New series of A place to call home started today,hurrah !
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Post by: CLKD on February 13, 2017, 05:56:58 PM
Bradley has gone from The Jump due to a leg fracture  ::)

Couldn't get into 'A Place to Call Home' .......
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Post by: CLKD on February 14, 2017, 03:05:27 PM
Did anyone watch Father Brown this afternoon, that lovely fireplace made with Blue John  :-*
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Post by: nearly50 on February 14, 2017, 06:42:17 PM
Anyone watching the remake of Roots?  Going to give the Kettering Incident too
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Post by: CLKD on February 14, 2017, 07:23:10 PM
Caught Roots the 1st time round, watched it intently as it was 'sold' as a true story, however  :-X
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Post by: Lanzalover on February 15, 2017, 04:18:10 PM
For anyone who loved 24 there's a new 24 Legacy on tonight no Kieffer Sutherland but might be worth watching Corey Hawkins is Eric Carter the new Jack Bauer.

Love Lanzalover x
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Post by: CLKD on February 20, 2017, 08:41:03 PM
David Baddiel and his Dad with dementia, 9.00 pm. Channel 4
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Post by: coldethyl on February 20, 2017, 08:49:23 PM
Did anyone watch SS -GB last night ? And if so, what was going on? I'd blame chemo brain but I actually think it was them not me.
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Post by: nearly50 on February 20, 2017, 08:59:33 PM
Did anyone watch SS -GB last night ? And if so, what was going on? I'd blame chemo brain but I actually think it was them not me.

I lasted 10 minutes and gave up, don't like Sam Riley anf couldn't listen to his strange accent. Enjoying The Kettering Incident, makes me want to go to Tasmania
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Post by: coldethyl on February 20, 2017, 09:08:43 PM
Did anyone watch SS -GB last night ? And if so, what was going on? I'd blame chemo brain but I actually think it was them not me.

I lasted 10 minutes and gave up, don't like Sam Riley anf couldn't listen to his strange accent. Enjoying The Kettering Incident, makes me want to go to Tasmania

I liked him in that Joy Division film but not sure about him last night. I'm only really watching fir Aneurin Barnard but even he wasn't as hot looking with shirt hair. Wikk dig my white queen dvd out.
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Post by: babyjane on February 21, 2017, 06:59:14 PM
Broadchurch back next week  :)
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Post by: Two hoots on February 21, 2017, 08:45:56 PM
Broadchurch back next week  :)

Yes I'm looking forward to Broadchurch, I hope it's as good as the previous series  :)
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Post by: babyjane on February 22, 2017, 09:34:58 AM
the advance reviews say it has the potential to be as good as, if not better than the first and streets ahead of the second so I am already excited.  Some good names in it too, Julie Hesmondhalgh as the central storyline character, Lenny Henry, Sarah Parish  :)
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Post by: Menomale on February 23, 2017, 09:21:42 PM
Enjoying The Man in the High Castle on Amazon Prime. Beautiful takes and a very good plot. Ready to read Philip K. Dick book!
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Post by: babyjane on February 27, 2017, 03:44:24 PM
Can't wait for the start of Broadchurch 3 tonight  :hapij:
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Post by: Cazikins on February 28, 2017, 05:45:28 PM
A new series of Catastrophe tonight, & a new series of Benidorm starts tomorrow.

Happy Days Cazikins  ;D ;D ;D doh that's another programme altogether (from my younger days)
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Post by: Dyan on March 07, 2017, 05:12:24 PM
Enjoying "The Replacement" on tonight at 9pm.
Love Sunday night too "Call the Midwife"
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Post by: babyjane on March 07, 2017, 07:14:13 PM
Enjoying "The Replacement" on tonight at 9pm.


Me too Dyan  :)
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Post by: nearly50 on March 07, 2017, 07:48:14 PM
I like Catastrophe too Cazikins. Still watching The Kettering Incident just to see what happens. Going to try Big Little Lies when it starts too

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Post by: CLKD on March 08, 2017, 05:57:42 PM
I'm kind of enjoying Mary Berry in her new programme, however, has anyone noticed how these professional cooks have new pots and pans every Show?  le Cruset doesn't clean *that* well!

Last 'who do you think U R' later ......
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Post by: Suzi Q on March 10, 2017, 07:58:58 AM
Compared to Australia tv youve got the equivalent to the Royal Shakespeare on tv lol
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Post by: dazned on March 12, 2017, 07:38:57 PM
Anyone watching/watched Countryfile ? I'm so lucky to live in this beautiful part of the UK !  :)
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Post by: Claireylou on March 12, 2017, 07:40:13 PM
Yes me Dazned!

Isn't it beautiful having it as your back garden  :)
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Post by: dazned on March 12, 2017, 07:42:47 PM
Just stunning !
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Post by: CLKD on March 12, 2017, 09:06:10 PM
Yep.  We have lovely countryside from top to bottom East to West - if only the weather would be lovely too  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on March 20, 2017, 06:58:18 PM
Hairy Bikers seem to have all new pots/pans too  :o ! 
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Post by: dazned on March 20, 2017, 07:01:17 PM
Broadchurch tonight !  :)
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Post by: babyjane on March 20, 2017, 07:02:11 PM
 :gym: :cheer:
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Post by: Dyan on March 27, 2017, 08:04:33 AM
Enjoyed the new 'Mrs Brown' Saturday night- hilarious!
'In the line of fire' last night
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Post by: Dyan on March 27, 2017, 08:05:13 AM
'In the line of duty' ;D
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Post by: CLKD on March 27, 2017, 10:21:06 AM
 ;D .........
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Post by: breeze on April 01, 2017, 06:44:07 PM
Car Share back on the 11th. Can't wait, very funny.
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Post by: CLKD on April 01, 2017, 07:23:00 PM
Formulae 'e'  ;)
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Post by: babyjane on April 04, 2017, 11:01:20 AM
Broadchurch  :o  :'(
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Post by: CLKD on April 05, 2017, 04:57:17 PM
Tipping Point has us glued every afternoon, that lovely Ben helps  ;) and we are quite good at getting the answers correct.
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Post by: Lanzalover on April 06, 2017, 01:41:15 PM
Really enjoyed Follow the money on BBC 4

Lanzalover
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Post by: Cazikins on April 06, 2017, 08:05:01 PM
Tipping Point has us glued every afternoon, that lovely Ben helps  ;) and we are quite good at getting the answers correct.

It wasn't on today - Racing was on instead. I usually watch it too.
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Post by: CLKD on April 06, 2017, 08:58:44 PM
I've been away since 7.50 a.m.  ::) of course it's Aintree  >:(
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Post by: Cazikins on April 07, 2017, 11:29:51 PM
I've got a bet on the national tomorrow.  ::)
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Post by: Lanzalover on April 08, 2017, 09:23:59 AM
Good luck Cazikins

Lanzalover
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Post by: Cazikins on April 08, 2017, 03:33:48 PM
Thanks Lanzalover.
number 17 DEFINITLY RED - to win
number 32 RAZ DE MAREE - each way

Not long to go now. They are off at 5.15
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Post by: Cazikins on April 08, 2017, 04:47:16 PM
Doh B*g*er.!
One fell & the other pulled up.
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Post by: CLKD on April 08, 2017, 07:41:43 PM
Don't believe in The National  >:(.  Until the horses are allowed to go round on their own, it's not necessary  :-X.  They are bred to jump so let them!

Golf on after watching MotoGP all afternoon  ::)

Did anyone watch the programme about Restless Legs in the week?
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Post by: Lanzalover on April 11, 2017, 06:34:05 PM
Secret life of the Zoo on Channel 4 tonight at 8pm.

Lanzalover x
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Post by: CLKD on April 11, 2017, 06:38:01 PM
I watched the programme from Chester Zoo last night and then the Giraffe Hotel in Kenya [raising Daisy Rothschild] where they feed giraffes breakfast through the windows  :-*

Not a lot on this evening  >:(
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Post by: Lanzalover on April 11, 2017, 06:59:11 PM
Hi CLKD

Secret life of the Zoo is filmed in Chester Zoo tonight's programme is about Murchison our baby Rothschild giraffe who was born January 2017.

He was the baby of the herd until last week when another little boy was born.

It also features the birth of our second baby elephant we had a girl in December and then a boy in January 2017 who's birth is shown tonight.

Lanzalover x
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Post by: CLKD on April 11, 2017, 07:17:24 PM
 :thankyou:  have swtiched over from the awards ceremony  ;)


oh sweet  :-* despite his name!

OH clicker training a jaguar  :o
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Post by: Lanzalover on April 11, 2017, 07:36:24 PM
He's named after  the Murchison Falls in East Africa.

Lanzalover x
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Post by: CLKD on April 11, 2017, 07:47:51 PM
So I read on the Chester Zoo site - but it's a mouthful, he might be tall but hey! he'll never learn to spell that!  As for taking time to brave the Big Bad World, in the savannah there would't be any walls for him to hide behind  ;D

Have you read 'raising daisy Rothschild'?  It's what got me into giraffes ;-)
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Post by: Lanzalover on April 11, 2017, 07:54:52 PM
No I haven't but I'll see if I can get a copy

Lanzalover x
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Post by: CLKD on April 11, 2017, 07:58:53 PM
It is written that the giraffes stick their heads into the bedroom windows, that is, 18 feet off the ground  :) - I have been hooked since.
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Post by: Lanzalover on April 11, 2017, 08:11:34 PM
So tired tonight don't think I would even notice.

Lanzalover x
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Post by: Lanzalover on April 11, 2017, 08:37:25 PM
Really enjoyed Car share tonight  it had myself and DH laughing out loud in some places.

Lanzalover x
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Post by: littleminnie on April 12, 2017, 07:29:31 AM
Broadchurch - who's done it then?
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Post by: ellie on April 12, 2017, 08:04:04 AM
Love Chester Zoo and the Giraffes especially ( anyone seen the commotion about April the giraffe) ?
      Totally agree with you CKLD about the National, carnt watch it......


.




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Post by: babyjane on April 12, 2017, 11:25:16 AM
I love Murchison  :-*

Haven't a clue who dunnit but probably someone we haven't even thought about, someone under the radar.  Not one of the obvious suspects being interviewed.

Miller's son Tom, Michael Lucas, Aaron Mayford or Leo whatsisname?  I'm going for Michael Lucas (weird Taxi driver's son and friend of Tom Miller)
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Post by: CLKD on April 12, 2017, 11:32:34 AM
We like Twycross and Cotswold Wildlife Park
Watching cycling from Hong Kong this afternoon
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Post by: Dyan on April 16, 2017, 04:34:25 PM
Enjoying the new 'Mrs Brown" ;D

Broadchurch? Finale tomorrow.I'm going for the garage man- Jim( I think). Thought he was shifty from the start :-\

Line of Fire tonight :)
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Post by: babyjane on April 16, 2017, 04:50:25 PM
I'm going for the weird Taxi driver's son Michael who is friends with Tom Miller, just because he is off the radar in the same way as Joe Miller was in season 1.
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Post by: nearly50 on April 16, 2017, 05:44:05 PM
Manic street preachers documentary was pretty good. 13 reasons why on Netflix good for a binge watch.
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Post by: littleminnie on April 17, 2017, 08:19:39 AM
Broadchurch- I am thinking  it will someone who isn't a suspect or not much one of one.   
I was thinking of the vicar, but how would the police have his DNA. 🤔
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Post by: babyjane on April 17, 2017, 09:13:22 AM
Before we go to bed tonight we will know  :)
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Post by: CLKD on April 18, 2017, 02:51:25 PM
.......... and ?
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Post by: babyjane on April 19, 2017, 01:25:46 PM
now we know  ;D  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on April 19, 2017, 05:40:38 PM
Was it as you expected or .............  ???
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Post by: Dyan on April 21, 2017, 01:48:38 PM
Nope........it was the taxi drivers son spurred on by the guy in the fishing, diy,hardwear shop ( can't remember now :-\
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Post by: CLKD on April 21, 2017, 10:01:29 PM
 ;D - made an impression then  :D

Sport for me this weekend then antiques roadshow on catch up oh and the Marathon in fits and starts on Sunday. [that's watching, not doing ... ]
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Post by: babyjane on April 30, 2017, 09:20:59 AM
What a satisfying end to the 3rd series of Hinterland  :)
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Post by: Cazikins on May 05, 2017, 02:20:47 PM
Has anyone been watching the BBC2 series "Second Chance Summer: Tuscany"?

Now that is one programme I would sign up for. The scenery is out of this world & the way of life is hard work but I think I would like to give it a go.

Cazi x
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Post by: CLKD on May 05, 2017, 04:04:31 PM
Nope.  Despite Italy being one of my fav countries ........
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Post by: Cazikins on May 11, 2017, 09:07:49 PM
If you get a chance download it on catchup CLKD - I know you will just love it.
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Post by: CLKD on May 11, 2017, 09:47:16 PM
 :thankyou:

New series about catching up with people looking for long lost relatives, who found said long lost relatives (last night). 
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Post by: Evelyn63 on May 13, 2017, 06:56:00 PM
Good film on tonight starring Helen Mirren , Woman in Gold BBC 2 at 8:30  based on a true story of a woman who fled Austria during the second world war, her family's art was stolen by the Nazi"s and she tries to get it back.
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Post by: babyjane on May 14, 2017, 09:34:33 AM
We are recording it Evelyn63  :)
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Post by: VanessaM on May 14, 2017, 05:14:39 PM
I'm looking forward to Road to Mandaly with Dara and Ed.  Love a good travel documentary.  Also looking forward to watching some TV that does not involve 22 men and a ball. 
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Post by: CLKD on May 14, 2017, 05:23:54 PM
That's on tonight, thanks for the reminder!  F1 on in the background even though I know who won  ;)
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Post by: babyjane on May 26, 2017, 02:59:07 PM
Jago - A Life Underwater, last night BBC4, 45 minutes long.  Life affirming, relaxing I felt my blood pressure dropping as I watched it.
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Post by: Cazikins on May 29, 2017, 01:57:57 PM
We can't find much to watch on telly lately as all the ones we like have ended or are coming to an end. I just hope there are some good ones up & coming for the summer.
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on July 16, 2017, 07:27:53 PM
Does anybody else like me, get excited on a Sunday thanks to Poldark, I love it & can't get enough!!
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Post by: CLKD on July 16, 2017, 08:11:27 PM
Nope.   ;D. however, give me men in Lycra cycling across France .....   :whist:
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Post by: Cazikins on July 16, 2017, 08:58:45 PM
Does anybody else like me, get excited on a Sunday thanks to Poldark, I love it & can't get enough!!

I've said it before on here Yorkshire Girl -

Give me a man wearing a Tricorn hat anyday & if Aiden Turner is wearing it  :jiggy: :jiggy: :jiggy: :jiggy:
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on July 17, 2017, 06:24:00 PM
Missed that Cazikins! There is definitely something about a tricorn hat! Sunday's won't be the same in a few weeks :(
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Post by: babyjane on July 17, 2017, 07:21:26 PM
What do we think about the first female Dr Who?  :-\ Diversity decreed the successor would either be female or ethnic race.
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Post by: CLKD on July 17, 2017, 10:01:53 PM
I haven't watched Dr Who for years++ ..........
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on July 18, 2017, 06:55:47 PM
I'm another who hasn't watched Dr Who for years!
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Post by: dahliagirl on July 18, 2017, 08:20:22 PM
I have been watching The Loch on Sundays.  It was not the best - more murders than Midsomer  ::) but for some reason curiously compelling.  Anyway, it ended, and the ending was a bit rubbish so that was a bit of a waste of 8 weeks, but the scenery was good.

I record The Handmaids Tale and watch it without the adverts.  They keep changing the time to make it later (I think that is The Tour aforementioned  ;D ).  I read it when my daughters did it for A level and the adaptation is really very good, but not an easy late Sunday watch, as it is a hard going at times.  Hence recording it.

Poldark - I liked it the first time round with Ralph Bates as George Warleggan, and whilst I enjoyed the first series, it just is not as exciting second time around.

I think Dr Who is hoping for a ratings boost  ;)
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Post by: Mbrown001 on July 18, 2017, 09:16:07 PM
Fearless was excellent. Many twists and turns and a very good ending.

I did like the Loch. Probably because I recognised a lot of the places it was filmed.

I think Shetland is returning in the autumn. They filmed an episode near me. I really wanted to go watch but hubby wasn't keen.

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Post by: dazned on July 18, 2017, 09:32:54 PM
I've recorded all the Handmaids Tale so I can watch it all in one go ! I read it too for A level,hope it does the book justice and doesn't wander too far off track ! ::)
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Post by: CLKD on July 19, 2017, 01:34:09 PM
"Who Do You Think You Are" has started again - Craig Revel Horwood last week, don't know about tomorrow.
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Post by: Cazikins on July 19, 2017, 02:41:28 PM
I think it's Claire Balding.
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Post by: CLKD on July 19, 2017, 03:34:47 PM
Tnx - that should be worth watching  :)
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Post by: nearly50 on July 19, 2017, 04:19:16 PM
I've recorded all the Handmaids Tale so I can watch it all in one go ! I read it too for A level,hope it does the book justice and doesn't wander too far off track ! ::)

One of my favourite books and I've really enjoyed the adaption so hopefully you won't be disappointed.

Couldn't believe how bad the loch turned out, really ludicrous ending!

Game of thrones back so I'm happy about that, watching Fargo too and still have the Leftovers to catch up on so loads available.
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Post by: babyjane on July 19, 2017, 04:30:39 PM
I have only just, today, watched The Real Full Monty, brilliant, life affirming, feel good TV.  I had to applaud the effort, the motivation and the sheer, er, balls of the men taking part.  Made me feel good all day, one of my favourite films  :)
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Post by: CLKD on July 19, 2017, 04:39:46 PM
It is a very good film. 

We have a film thread here somewhere, off for a look-see and a  :bounce:
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Post by: dulciana on July 19, 2017, 07:13:34 PM
On the BBC 6pm news tonight, did anyone see the story about that little American boy who's had the double hand transplant?  What a great little lad and what a fantastic, mature outlook on life at such a young age.  He seemed to have the measure of life.
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Post by: dulciana on July 19, 2017, 07:36:01 PM
Absolutely, Hasty.    :)
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Post by: babyjane on July 20, 2017, 04:33:30 PM
It is a very good film. 

We have a film thread here somewhere, off for a look-see and a  :bounce:

Sorry if I didn't make myself clear. This wasn't the original film CLKD, it was a documentary about male celebrities who recreated the original routine to raise awareness of men's cancers - testicular and prostate.

The original remains one of my favourite films but this was something else, very moving.
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Post by: CLKD on July 20, 2017, 04:40:30 PM
 :thankyou: BJ
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Post by: CLKD on July 20, 2017, 09:13:32 PM
Clare Balding - what a story  8)
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Post by: dahliagirl on July 21, 2017, 11:13:54 AM
I missed that but my husband watched - Clare Balding is really quite interesting (and good value for money compared to other sports presenters  :-X )

Will have to catch up
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Post by: CLKD on July 21, 2017, 12:28:46 PM
I think that you will enjoy it!
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Post by: babyjane on July 21, 2017, 01:42:19 PM
just watched it, wow, would you imagine finding out all that in your family  :)
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Post by: CLKD on July 21, 2017, 02:53:42 PM
..... her previous programme traced her back to William the Conquerer apparently  ::).  Now that she has found various 'routes' the World is her oyster, she can go to Holland to trace that part of the family story ...... it was obvious to me that the 'surname' was Dutch or Boer but to go back that far! ........ we'll all mongrels really  ;D
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on July 21, 2017, 07:01:09 PM
Thought Clare Balding's family history was fascinating, well worth watching
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Post by: CLKD on July 21, 2017, 10:06:17 PM
Hopefully she will continue searching.  However, did anyone notice that she doesn't carry a hand-bag  :-\ - maybe Alice was lurking  :D
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Post by: cubagirl on July 21, 2017, 10:08:32 PM
Loved her excitement at going to Manhattan.  :)
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Post by: CLKD on July 21, 2017, 10:09:28 PM
Yes.  She comes over as really down to earth, a person enjoying what Life throws her way.  Knowledgeable too.
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Post by: CLKD on July 23, 2017, 06:56:34 PM
Anyone watching the bears in Alaska?  aaaahhhh factor  :-*
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Post by: babyjane on July 23, 2017, 07:02:05 PM
Yep, we are  :)
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Post by: CLKD on July 23, 2017, 07:03:16 PM
Great - will Matt be on Countryfile later  ;D

Golf on now. 
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Post by: CLKD on October 22, 2018, 06:47:59 PM
Invictus Games on this evening - from Sydney. 
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Post by: jillydoll on October 22, 2018, 07:49:22 PM
Anyone been watching ‘The Cry'
It's been really good....

Also, ‘strangers', although I like John sim, I'm not over enthusiastic about this drama.
Take it or leave it, but as there's nothing else on of any interest to me, I'll take it...lol

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Post by: CLKD on October 23, 2018, 12:59:14 AM
I don't watch any drama: have enough in my Life already  :-\
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Post by: Taz2 on October 23, 2018, 06:58:09 AM


I don't watch any drama: have enough in my Life already  :-\

I hope everything's ok?

Taz x
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Post by: littleminnie on October 23, 2018, 07:53:45 AM
We have all ‘The Cry' recorded.   Strangers is getting complicated and I feel it's lost it's way.
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Post by: CLKD on October 23, 2018, 08:34:55 AM
Kind of Taz ............ estate agents  >:( and Mother ...... nowt new there then  ::)

I found the trailer for The Cry too harrowing.  I would have liked to have known the end B4 watching it  ::) as the acting seemed good.

I am tempted to the programme where David Tennant is it would appear the father of an 'autistic' daughter, Rosie ......
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Post by: suziq99 on October 23, 2018, 04:35:44 PM
Just watched the last episode of Grimm.
Gota find something else now.
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Post by: CLKD on October 23, 2018, 04:36:20 PM
Escape to the Country: Tipping Point: The 1 Show ..........
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Post by: Lanzalover on October 23, 2018, 04:49:31 PM
I enjoyed Killing Eve

Lanzalover x
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Post by: jillydoll on October 23, 2018, 05:09:37 PM
We watched Killing Eve, Lanza,
Really good.
New one on the way.....

Littleminie=it all makes sense now, if you watch the latest episode.

Looking forward to the new one ‘informer' I think it's called....

Anyone watch ‘ozarks'?
That's a real good one to watch if anyone's interested....
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Post by: Krystal on October 23, 2018, 06:48:23 PM
Is it my age? I find many of the after 9.00 pm TV programmes on mainstream TV very upsetting. There seems to be a need for extreme violence and excessively bad language, nothing out of the ordinary from the news we hear about daily. The last programme after the 9.00 pm watershed I found I could watch without dreaming about it was " No Offence."  For me this was a black comedy with the knowledge that the goodies would eventually outsmart the baddies.


I also like to watch Countryfile, Coast V Country, A New Life in the Sun, Sun Sea and Selling Houses when they are on and I have time to watch TV.

Our generation has been brought up with TV and we know what good TV programmes are as they were innovative at the time. When the golden oldie programmes are resurrected and revamped to fit in with current times they are never the same and flop miserably. I know many young people who tell me how much they enjoy watching some old TV programmes.


People have more access to more media today and it must be very difficult to produce TV programmes which appeal to a wide audience and not a niche market.  In the meantime I will go on watching the repeats!  Happy viewing everyone.
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Post by: jaypo on October 23, 2018, 07:50:09 PM
Yep total rubbish,celebrity this celebrity that & I don't know any of them!!!
I used to love french & Saunders
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Post by: jillydoll on October 23, 2018, 08:15:32 PM

I absolutely love watching QI. And I think it's even better now that
Sandi Toqsvik (don't know about the spelling) has took the seat.
Steven fry was brilliant, but I just like Sandi.

Mock the week is so funny too....
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Post by: CLKD on October 23, 2018, 08:17:38 PM
Only Connect began last night

60 years of Blue Peter this month

I find the arguing annoying on coast v country
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Post by: Cazikins on October 23, 2018, 08:57:08 PM

I absolutely love watching QI. And I think it's even better now that
Sandi Toqsvik (don't know about the spelling) has took the seat.
Steven fry was brilliant, but I just like Sandi.

Mock the week is so funny too....

Me too JD, both those programmes. Do you watch QIXL as well? you see some funny bits on the extended version.

We like Celebrity Juice, League of their own, Question of Sport, The Last Leg & Get Shorty - Chris O'Dowd is in it.Did anyone see him on The Last Leg the other week? he was a bit drunk  :drunk: but ever so funny.

Also watch 8 out of 10 cats & the Countdown version.


I am tempted to the programme where David Tennant is it would appear the father of an 'autistic' daughter, Rosie ......

It's on in a mo CLKD & it's numerous in a good way, well worth watching.

Cazi x
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Post by: jillydoll on October 27, 2018, 11:34:45 AM
Yes Taz,
I watch all them.
Celebrity Juice is sooo, bad. Did you see what he'd done with Philip Schofields photo? Lmao.
Hilarious. Love his dress sense too, that lemon bloke. Lol.   :rofl:

Informers getting good now too.

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Post by: Gangan on October 28, 2018, 01:58:31 PM
'The Little Drummer Girl' on tonight. An older John Le Carre. Looking forward to it. He usually has a cameo role so will keep an eye out.

Gangan
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Post by: jillydoll on November 04, 2018, 05:15:01 PM
Just finished watching all the ‘Informer' series.
Was really good....hopefully they'll make another....

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Post by: dahliagirl on November 12, 2018, 04:40:17 PM
Loving Little Drummer Girl.  The bright dresses and period telephones are very distracting though.  Thank goodness you can rewind the television now!   ;D
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Post by: CLKD on November 12, 2018, 05:28:07 PM
Is it Charlotte Church?
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Post by: dahliagirl on November 12, 2018, 11:21:05 PM
She is called Florence somethingorother, but looks a little like Charlotte Church in some light  ;)
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Post by: Taz2 on November 13, 2018, 12:20:24 AM
Florence Pugh.

Taz x
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Post by: jillydoll on November 16, 2018, 12:03:27 PM
Just a thought but, if anyone's interested there's a new drama coming
on channel 4 .
It's called ‘Tin Star'. Stars Tim Roth. (Who is just gorgeous, by the way) lol.  :-*
It's really good.
 
Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.....xx  ;)
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Post by: jaypo on November 16, 2018, 12:46:23 PM
I love mock the week,it's soooooo hilarious some weeks,it's great to laugh
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Post by: Gangan on November 16, 2018, 02:09:57 PM
For those watching the Drummer Girl. John le Carre has his cameo role in last sunday's episode.

Gangan
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Post by: jillydoll on November 18, 2018, 09:11:31 AM
Yeah Jaypo,
Mock the week is the best....
Has me laughing my cotton socks off! Lol.  ;D ;D ;D

Love celebrity juice too,...........it's sooo naughty........ :o
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Post by: Krystal on November 21, 2018, 08:07:03 PM
Anyone watching "Blood" Channel 5 9.00 pm all this week until Friday. Very intriguing up to now. Not harrowing or blood thirsty. About a family where the mother dies...……. 
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Post by: jaypo on November 21, 2018, 08:32:09 PM
Does anyone watch modern family?its hilarious
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Post by: CLKD on November 22, 2018, 12:10:05 PM
The Battle of Bannockburn - stunning scenery and that Castle  :D
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Post by: CLKD on November 27, 2018, 05:16:08 PM
9.00 p.m. this evening.  A programme based on a true story about a 'husband' who had multiple personnas ......... the actress plays her Grandmother.  She was on The 1 Show and it caught my imagination.

Well had I not known the back story I would have switched off sooner rather than later but now I want to get to the end of the story, another 2 weeks I believe  :-\
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Post by: EnglishRose on December 01, 2018, 10:03:52 PM
VIKINGS
NAKED AND AFRAID
HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE

❤️


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Post by: CLKD on December 10, 2018, 03:12:22 PM
Many years ago we had 'bright eyes' and those bunnies.  Now the BBC has re-run Watership Down to be played at 7.00 p.m. however: it is apparently not suitable for children ......... you really couldn't, could you  :bang:.  The first one was enough! 

Looking forwards to the final of Mrs Wilson
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Post by: CLKD on December 10, 2018, 07:53:38 PM
Is that me or a programme  ??? .......

Going to watch Will Millard later ........ in Wales.
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Post by: CLKD on December 10, 2018, 08:16:53 PM
 :thankyou:
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Post by: jillydoll on December 11, 2018, 09:57:47 PM
Anyone watching ‘the variety show'
I'd forgotten that Ken Dodd had died earlier in the year,
It's funny how we forget, but to be honest, I thought Notty Ash was a fictional place.
But no, it is a REAL place, in Liverpool!
Did anyone else think it was fictional?
Or is it just me?   Lol😃
Poor old Ken Dodd, I loved him when I was a kid...👶😘
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Post by: CLKD on December 12, 2018, 10:32:02 AM
I kind of new !!!!  ::)  it was real ........... thought the whole concept weird though  :-\ and I turned off as I can't stand the man fronting the programme. 

Didn't get far with Mrs Wilson over-all.
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Post by: CLKD on December 13, 2018, 09:02:47 PM
The Big Yin is on  :-*
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Post by: jaypo on December 13, 2018, 09:21:28 PM
Yay I'm watching it
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Post by: CLKD on December 14, 2018, 10:28:30 AM
A gentle programme with plenty of reminders of his previous travels.  Don't know that I would want a gaiter in my garden though, it's bad enough when the heron arrives  :D
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Post by: CLKD on December 17, 2018, 04:44:01 PM
I watched Griff Rhys Jones as well as a monologue about a Christmas Carol last night not sure about the latter - had I not known the story I would have swtiched off after 10 mins..  I can however, listen to Griff  :-* all day long.   Hopefully the Muppets will be on sometime?  ;)
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Post by: jillydoll on December 17, 2018, 10:07:54 PM
I love Griffs voice too. ❤️

While I've been under the weather, I've been watching ‘Bleak House'
I love Charles Dickens..........

One of my favourite films of all time is Wuthering Heights. So at some point I'll be watching that over Xmas. 👀😉😉
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Post by: CLKD on December 18, 2018, 12:35:56 PM
I could never get into Wuthering Heights  :-\
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Post by: littleminnie on December 18, 2018, 12:58:58 PM
The remake of Watership down is on over the weekend.
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Post by: CLKD on December 18, 2018, 01:21:45 PM
I laughed all the way through the original and apparently, the book is far better.  I will be giving this one a miss!

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Post by: littleminnie on December 18, 2018, 07:05:18 PM
That's a shame, it looks good.  Saw a snippet this morning. 
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Post by: CLKD on December 18, 2018, 07:13:54 PM
There seems to be no movement in the animation  :-\ the pre-views look flat.
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Post by: littleminnie on December 18, 2018, 07:15:49 PM
I'll record it and give it a whirl.
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Post by: CLKD on December 18, 2018, 07:17:31 PM
Let us know.  Because rabbits do a lot of damage and are not fluffy in fact they can be quite nasty to each other, I do wonder what the book was trying to tell us.
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Post by: littleminnie on December 18, 2018, 07:20:58 PM
Just been looking through the guide.  Doesn't appear to be much on over the holiday period.  Luther is on though, a four parter.
Will have to watch a Netflix.
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Post by: CLKD on December 18, 2018, 08:03:33 PM
Is Muppets on at all?
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Post by: littleminnie on December 19, 2018, 08:48:09 AM
On Sky I think
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Post by: JaneinPen on December 19, 2018, 09:12:22 AM
Luther back in the New Year. Yay!!
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Post by: CLKD on December 19, 2018, 11:14:24 AM
We don't get sky  ::)

Two family members from the Mrs Wilson programme were on The 1 Show last night, I think the son from the 4th 'marriage' and a nephew  :-\.  They have applied for information about what Mr Wilson really got up to but the Government is staying stchmm ..........  :o
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Post by: jaypo on December 19, 2018, 12:44:40 PM
You are all very sophisticated, I love the film Elf 😂 maybe I need to grow up
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Post by: Lanzalover on December 19, 2018, 03:50:29 PM
I watched Elf yesterday afternoon never seen it before (well not all the way through) and actually enjoyed it.

Lanzalover x
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Post by: CLKD on December 19, 2018, 03:51:22 PM
Oh I missed it!  It is good ..... I love Ice Age etc..
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Post by: jaypo on December 19, 2018, 04:08:12 PM
I watched Elf yesterday afternoon never seen it before (well not all the way through) and actually enjoyed it.

Lanzalover x
Yay I'm not alone 😂
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Post by: CLKD on December 19, 2018, 04:32:46 PM
Is it on catch-up , which programme?
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Post by: jillydoll on December 19, 2018, 07:55:18 PM
Did anyone watch that program about the Two Ronnies last night?
Ronnie Corbett's daughter was talking about them.
She's lovely.
It was really informative, if like me, you grew up watching them on the tele.
It brought back loads happy memories.
It's so sad they're not here anymore. They don't make em like that no more.
Irreplaceable. 😢

Really enjoyed it......😁😆😆
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Post by: jaypo on December 19, 2018, 08:09:59 PM
Fork andles 😄
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Post by: Cazikins on December 19, 2018, 08:51:09 PM
 ;D ;D ;D  Saw Tips jaypo?  ;D ;D

Loved the 2 Ronnies Sketch's
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Post by: jillydoll on December 19, 2018, 08:58:47 PM
Ohh yeah, just brilliant. Jaypo.

Bring on The Two Ronnies, and Morecombe & Wise this Xmas AGAIN.
I know, I know, they're ALWAYS on at Xmas time, but they're the only ones I NEVER
get fed up with. Oh, and Only Fools of course.
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Post by: jillydoll on December 22, 2018, 05:29:30 PM
Call The Midwife is on Xmas day ladies.  🤰🏽🤱
If anyone's interested, I love it.
and it's on for 90 mins I think.

Enjoy. Xx
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Post by: JaneinPen on December 22, 2018, 09:20:22 PM
Love The Two Ronnies too. Will definitely be watching Call the Midwife and the Snowman has to have a slot too
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Post by: Lanzalover on December 23, 2018, 05:43:25 AM
For CLKD sorry only just seen you post about Elf
I had recorded it but it was on ITV last Sunday if that's any help.

Lanzalover x
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Post by: CLKD on December 28, 2018, 02:58:39 PM
Is anyone finding much to watch this afternoon  :'(.  I will catch up with Zog which I missed on C.mas Day, otherwise  :-\
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Post by: jillydoll on December 28, 2018, 04:04:33 PM

No, CLKD,
It's absolutely rubbish.
So I've just put ‘Titanic' on.
Leo and Kate always do it for me.
And anyhow, I'm knackered, so I've slumped on settee with a cuppa, cuz I've just
got in from doing a shop. Sod the housework. 😂😁😆
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Post by: CLKD on December 28, 2018, 04:54:06 PM
What's housework  ;D

I watched The Stick Man and Zog ........... great, I could watch those over and over, same with that mammoth film.  Tried Harrison Ford chasing the grail etc. but it was filmed in the dark and they all mumble  >:(
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Post by: Gangan on December 28, 2018, 05:00:55 PM
Stick Man is lovely. We watch it over and over again with grandchildren as they like it and the gentle narration calms them down. Then they have the book as well so we are not all TV.
I gave them 'Stick Man with icecream' in the summer (small chocolate flake bars) !

Gangan x
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Post by: CLKD on December 28, 2018, 05:39:54 PM
Yes Please  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on December 29, 2018, 04:34:20 PM
Anyone watch Take That  :-* last night?
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Post by: jillydoll on December 29, 2018, 07:35:18 PM
No, not that keen.
I watched Johnathan Ross. That was ok.
This tele stuff gets worse every year.
At least there's some good stuff coming on in the new year.
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Post by: CLKD on December 29, 2018, 09:42:37 PM
I'm not a take that fan but the programme was interesting.  Can't STAND Jonathon Ross ......... and no, I won't sit and watch either  ;)

Nowt on so DH waded through the Channels, don't know what we are on but it's about rescuing pianos and placing them into public spaces. Anyone can play them.  Crikey, there's some talent out there!
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Post by: littleminnie on December 30, 2018, 09:06:55 AM
Lots of new programmes on in January

Death in Paradise
Vera
Cold Feet
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Post by: jillydoll on December 30, 2018, 10:46:43 AM
Love Cold Feet. ✔️

There's also something new with Martin Clunes coming on, but can't remember the name of it. Looks quite good.
Love Doc Martin. And the copper is priceless!....👨‍✈️
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Post by: CLKD on December 30, 2018, 06:21:01 PM
Country File
Strongest Man
Antiques Road Show
Les Mis
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Post by: Poppi on December 30, 2018, 06:52:40 PM
DH watching Football programme, I don't mind as he usually lets me watch what I want. Les Mis sounds fab. I love the musical and I thought the b+w film was ok, but a bit hard to follow.
Cold Feet looks good too but my goodness, the repeat s that have been on BBC haven't been worth the licence fee imho.
Thank goodness for lovely friends we have coming to stay and eat with us over New Year!
    Poppi x
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Post by: dahliagirl on December 30, 2018, 09:22:56 PM
They put a repeat of Outnumbered on BBC1 on Christmas day  :-\
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Post by: CLKD on December 30, 2018, 10:00:19 PM
If I didn't know the story of Les Mis I would have swtiched off  :'(
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Post by: dahliagirl on December 30, 2018, 10:01:32 PM
I prefer the version with the songs in it  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on December 30, 2018, 10:02:30 PM
I did expect them to burst into song to break the monotony  ::)
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Post by: Droopeydrawers on December 31, 2018, 02:34:28 PM
Im watching reruns of "still game" on bbc catch up and even second time around the tears of laughter run down my face. It's a group of Scottish oaps and the antics of them is just hilarious try it ladies laughter is so lifting isn't it.DD😘
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Post by: dahliagirl on December 31, 2018, 05:19:41 PM
Still Game is gold.  It gets dafter and dafter.  I have some Tunnocks snowballs left in the cupboard  ::)
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Post by: jillydoll on December 31, 2018, 08:57:29 PM

Still Game is brilliant! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Love it.....we all watch it, cant understand EVERY word, but one of us normally catches
what the other one misses.  😁🤣

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Post by: Droopeydrawers on December 31, 2018, 10:19:02 PM
Ill not be long then dahliagirl get the tea on lol.Happy New year have a snowball for me.DD😘
You too JD DD😘
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Post by: CLKD on December 31, 2018, 10:38:26 PM
Les Mis .......... we've watched a programme about Raymond Briggs, then Jane MacDonald cruising ..... DH is in the bath.
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Post by: dahliagirl on December 31, 2018, 11:56:04 PM
Jane is always cruising  ;D  Off for a new year bath myself.  Everyone else is watching Madness.
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Post by: CLKD on January 01, 2019, 03:10:14 PM
We dipped into Madness .......... who I can't stand but DH was watching.  A quick kiss then off to bed.
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Post by: jillydoll on January 01, 2019, 10:29:02 PM
Same to you Droopydrawers. 😘
Happy new year........😉
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Post by: jillydoll on January 01, 2019, 10:33:53 PM
We've been watching Luther from the beginning.
I missed some episodes, so because there hasn't been much on,
thought I'd start on that before the new series starts.

Anyone watched The Greatest Showman.?
I throughly enjoyed it, can highly recommend if you like musicals. 🎼🎤


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Post by: CLKD on January 01, 2019, 11:17:15 PM
That's ? 'Barnham'  ? - Michael Crawford was in it years ago so might give it a whirl on catch up. 
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Post by: Taz2 on January 02, 2019, 08:19:48 AM
We've been using the song This is Me from The Greatest Showman as our lead-in music/video  for Collective Worship each morning. I love it.

Taz X
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Post by: jillydoll on January 02, 2019, 07:37:20 PM
Oh my, the songs in that film made me tearful.
In a good way, made the hair stand up on my neck,  it was just brilliant.😁

Love the other song too, A million Dreams, especially by PINK.
Hugh Jackman is just gorgeous! 😍
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Post by: CLKD on January 02, 2019, 08:06:55 PM
Watching 'animals after dark' now. 
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Post by: CLKD on January 05, 2019, 09:13:19 PM
I don't watch reality TV usually but because Oti is on this new dance programme we watched.  I have been blown away by some of the acts particularly the last one  :bouncing:  whether I will stay the course of the whole series waits to be seen.  But there's not much else on  ::)


 :-\


I saw the 2nd episode of Les Mis earlier, it's a bit better than the 1st.  Had I not known the story I wouldn't have bothered.  Himself busied himself in a fishing DVD on the lap top  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on January 07, 2019, 10:58:10 AM
Haven't decided what to watch this week yet ....... must do housework B4 I treat myself to TV!
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Post by: jaypo on January 07, 2019, 04:36:41 PM
I just watched the billy Connolly programme where he's in Scotland,just felt so sad seeing him a shadow of himself,I've seen him live a few times & he's made me laugh until my sides ache,what a gift that is but he doesn't seem down about it all just accepting
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Post by: CLKD on January 07, 2019, 07:12:14 PM
We saw him at Cropredy years ago, the whole field stopped.  Apart from the language [un-necssary] he kept the audience still for nearly 2 hours. 
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Post by: jaypo on January 07, 2019, 07:17:41 PM
Oh yes,his language is choice to say the least,it did calm down some as he got older but he was twice as bad when he was younger.what a life he's had.
Also watched Jane McDonald's cruising programme,she's sooooooo funny.
Won't mention the c word again til Xmas time clkd.........promise 😆
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Post by: CLKD on January 07, 2019, 07:20:41 PM
 ;D. - it's OK it's over now.  We were talking whilst watching Jane on her cruising trips whether we would actually like it, what happens if we didn't, if the movement was too much - being dumped on a Wharf with no where to go  :-\.

the 1 show is back on  :ola:
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Post by: jaypo on January 07, 2019, 07:23:29 PM
River cruising wouldn't make you nauseous I don't think,our ship was getting thrown about in the bay of biscay and its a huge ship,nearly rolled right out of bed one night
Oh poo, I said the c word,sorry 🤣
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Post by: CLKD on January 07, 2019, 07:48:29 PM
The 'cruise' word then  ::).   Was the ship noisy?  I think I'll stay put.

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Post by: jaypo on January 07, 2019, 08:05:17 PM
Our suite right at the rear end of ship,so you can definitely hear the propellers but I like the noise & love hearing the water.
Nice to be home though 😊
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Post by: Aby123 on January 08, 2019, 04:10:06 AM
Oooo just noticed VERA is back on next week.  I love Northumberland, so watch it for the location as much as the plot :)
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Post by: jaypo on January 08, 2019, 08:33:32 AM
Haha I do that too aby,we live next to a place called lacock in Wiltshire,something always getting filmed there,Johnny depp was using our local pub!!
Watched Jane McDonald again,she's so funny
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Post by: jillydoll on January 08, 2019, 07:26:22 PM
Johnny Depp,??
Someone mention Johnny Depp, ??

Ohhh, I think he's just gorgeous.
Good actor too. 🧙‍♂️
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Post by: jaypo on January 08, 2019, 07:32:22 PM
Yes Jill me too,yum 😋 that fantastic beasts or whatever it was called,all the actors frequented the village pub
Also love sex and the city,not me personally you understand 😂
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Post by: jillydoll on January 08, 2019, 08:03:49 PM
I'd like sex in the city, but think them days are over.....😺
At the mo anyway......

Just off walking the dog.........🤭😷🤭😷🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
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Post by: Gangan on January 15, 2019, 07:23:17 AM
SAS Who Dares Wins back on channel 4 Sunday nights.
Caught up with it last night on All4. Will be interesting to see how this one pans out with women now involved.

Gangan
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Post by: jaypo on January 15, 2019, 07:58:57 AM
Catastrophe is back too,must be my favourite programme
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Post by: jillydoll on January 15, 2019, 06:51:59 PM
Just watched that drama, ‘ManHunt'

If anyone hasn't watched it, it's brilliant, had me in tears.😭😫
Martin Clunes was just fab, as was all the cast.....

Sadly, it's a true story.......😢😔😔
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Post by: CLKD on January 15, 2019, 06:54:16 PM
Watching Michael Portillo this evening, there s apparently a house dedicated to Anne of Green Gables, who knew  ::).  I read it as a child and enjoyed it.

Now I'm going to watch a programme about "Belle". until 9.00 p.m.  Trouble is on a Tuesday there's so much that I would watch, last night: zilch  >:(
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Post by: littleminnie on January 15, 2019, 07:34:05 PM
Just watched that drama, ‘ManHunt'

If anyone hasn't watched it, it's brilliant, had me in tears.😭😫
Martin Clunes was just fab, as was all the cast.....

Sadly, it's a true story.......😢😔😔

I watched that. Really good.
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Post by: jillydoll on January 15, 2019, 07:43:52 PM
I watched ‘Grantchester' ? I think it's called.

Robson Green, 😜

Quite enjoyed it....
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Post by: CLKD on January 15, 2019, 07:45:42 PM
Filmed in: yep : Granchester  ;D
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Post by: Lanzalover on January 15, 2019, 08:08:41 PM
Watched Manhunt on Sunday afternoon DH and I both enjoyed it just sorry it was a true story.
How forgiving were the French girls parents don't think I could have been so dignified in the circumstances.

Lanzalover x
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Post by: jillydoll on January 15, 2019, 08:43:57 PM
Yeah Lanza, how sad......
I was in tears. 😢
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Post by: Shadyglade on January 15, 2019, 08:45:41 PM
Anyone like Father Brown.

Daft but enjoyable.
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Post by: CLKD on January 15, 2019, 08:46:42 PM
Yep  ;D but as with Midsommer, one wouldn't live there! nor Grantchester ........
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Post by: jillydoll on January 15, 2019, 08:49:11 PM
I've seen a couple.
I like Mark Williams. Good actor...
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Post by: jillydoll on January 15, 2019, 08:50:12 PM
Can't stand Midsummer Murders.
Don't know why, there pretty much all the same.
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Post by: littleminnie on January 16, 2019, 08:47:33 AM
Can't stand Midsummer Murders.
Don't know why, there pretty much all the same.

And it's too slow zzzzzzz
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Post by: CLKD on January 16, 2019, 09:00:18 AM
Loving the frosty tree littleminnie!   Do you get the twist in the tale though and guess B4 the end  ;)
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Post by: jillydoll on January 16, 2019, 07:01:28 PM
Watched ‘cold Feet' last night.
Enjoyed it.
Can't wait now for the rest of the series. 😄
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Post by: jaypo on January 16, 2019, 07:06:48 PM
In my opinion there's not enough on  brexit on tv
😏🤨😳🤣😂
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Post by: CLKD on January 16, 2019, 07:34:26 PM
 ;D
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Post by: Lanzalover on January 16, 2019, 08:11:58 PM
We must have the same taste in tv jillydoll as I also enjoyed Cold Feet.

Ask so really enjoy Two Doors Down BBC 2 at 10pm.

Lanzalover x







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Post by: Tc on January 16, 2019, 08:45:03 PM
My mum and her friends in the retirement flats have jus finished a communal rewatch of the thorn birds.
Now they are gonna start on Tenko.
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Post by: jillydoll on January 16, 2019, 08:54:12 PM
Wow, Tenko!!
My mom loved that.
Well, come to think of it, the Thorn Birds too......😂
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Post by: jillydoll on January 16, 2019, 08:57:31 PM
I'll have a look at that , Lanza,
Anything to get away from BREXIT!!!

I'll let you know.....😀
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Post by: Tc on January 16, 2019, 09:00:08 PM
As I remember Tenko was mainly female cast and some great actresses in it
.
They (all the ladies in the retirement home) were all swooning over the guy in the thorn birds. Makes a change from them swooning over poldark😁
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Post by: jillydoll on January 16, 2019, 09:08:39 PM
Poldark, 😂🤣

Now, Tom Hardy, I can understand, but Poldark....... no....🤣😂🤣
Mind you, I wouldn't kick him OUT of bed....😉😉
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Post by: Tc on January 16, 2019, 09:11:12 PM
They love Tom Hardy too  the conversations they have crack me up!!
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Post by: Shadyglade on January 16, 2019, 09:12:10 PM
I like Vera, and detective dramas in general. Also historical dramas. Documentries especially history ones.

Hate Strictly and anything like it. Master chief is the pits as is bake off. Hate most sports except cycling. Most soaps but sometimes watch Doctors. Call the Midwife UCK.

Listen to Radio 4 and Classic FM. As much as I watch TV.
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Post by: CLKD on January 16, 2019, 10:00:54 PM
That would be Richard Chamberlain then  :whist: = The Thorn Birds and Penmarric are 2 books that I would take to my Desert Island  ;)

Tenko is based on a true tale.  My FinL was under the 'care' of the Japanese  :'( ....... at the fall of Singapore.

Tonight I watched Dan Snow with the Armarda ......... again.  But I don't mind a bit of Dan  8)
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Post by: Tc on January 16, 2019, 10:36:14 PM
That's him ClKD. Richard Chamberlain.

Did anyone watch bouquet of barbed wire. I think I was about 10  but babysitter used to let me watch it .

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Post by: jaypo on January 17, 2019, 09:16:40 AM
Was that with the lady with a funny name like googey withers'sure that's not how it's spelt 😏
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Post by: Shadyglade on January 17, 2019, 09:49:21 AM
Googie Withers.
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Post by: Tc on January 17, 2019, 10:39:31 AM
Googie withers was  within these walls.
It was a prison drama. Used to watch it with my nan 
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Post by: jaypo on January 17, 2019, 12:06:43 PM
Oh of course it was,blimey,we're going back a bit 😊
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Post by: Tc on January 17, 2019, 12:12:26 PM
Jay. I think it might well have been the first uk women's prison drama. I do remember an Australian I think it was cell block H  . Just remember the music "he used to bring me flowers" and it had it's own fan club.
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Post by: jaypo on January 17, 2019, 12:16:35 PM
I used to watch it avidly,could only have been young but then in those days,there was no swearing or sex,probably why I was allowed to watch it.
Watched the undateables last night,it's wonderful
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Post by: CLKD on January 17, 2019, 12:43:35 PM
There was a lady in it whose name I remembered in the early hours but it's gone now  :D

I haven't caught this series of the 'undatebalbes' but enjoyed the first couple. 
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Post by: Tc on January 17, 2019, 12:45:18 PM
I love undateablea too. I don't usually like those kind of programmes as sometimes feel they are taking the Mick. But I don't get that feeling from this one.
Did you see the Xmas one with the engagement  it was so heartwarming.
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Post by: jaypo on January 17, 2019, 01:14:51 PM
I agree tc,sometimes come across as patronising but not with this programme,I just watch it with a huge smile on my face and a lovely warm feeling,these people are remarkable & I love watching the follow ups to see if they're still together. I especially love the black couple who are so funny together & still are in love
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Post by: Tc on January 17, 2019, 01:26:29 PM
Oh yes. When he put the scotch bonnet chilli in the Turkey!!!
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Post by: jaypo on January 17, 2019, 02:17:20 PM
Omg I know!!! He's a star
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Post by: CLKD on January 19, 2019, 11:14:28 PM
I don't watch reality TV often.  But the Sat. Night programme to chose a dancer who will go to Strictly appears to be getting good.  I'm watching it because Otie is on the Panel and I don't think that she would put her name to something that she doesn't believe will work.

That little 7 year old earlier  8).  The idea is that the contestants dance behind a 2-way mirror which opens to the audience if they have voted for 75%.  It will be interesting to see how goes through to the final 9  :o.  It must be exhausting for the Panel ........
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Post by: jillydoll on January 20, 2019, 08:20:26 PM
That programme ‘Two Doors Down' on BBC 2
Is so funny. We love it....can't stop watching it....lol.

Anyone watch Ancient Aliens'? I love that stuff. I've always said, we're not alone!....
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Post by: CLKD on January 22, 2019, 07:31:05 PM
watching koalas on TV - can almost smell 'em  ;D - didn't now that they could move that fast or that they are vocal.  Not particularly good on the ground apparently .........
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Post by: Two hoots on January 24, 2019, 04:38:45 PM
I'm happy to see Sewing Bee is coming back, it wasn't on last year. I enjoyed a programme that's been dropped now where potters made a different item every week. I just love craft programmes, and for some unknown reason fishing programmes, Ben Fogle presented one where they went all over the world fishing, I loved it  :)

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Post by: CLKD on January 27, 2019, 06:07:25 PM
BBC has shot itself in the foot for me this evening  :bang: both Les Mis and a story from people affected by the Holocaust on at the same time  :kick:  I know the end of Les Mis though  ;)
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Post by: littleminnie on January 27, 2019, 06:59:05 PM
Can't you record one CLKD?
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Post by: Shadyglade on January 27, 2019, 07:11:56 PM
Or get one on catch up.
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Post by: CLKD on January 27, 2019, 09:08:15 PM
It'll be catch up.
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Post by: Lanzalover on January 28, 2019, 07:23:41 PM
Glad you enjoyed Two Doors Down jillydoll

Lanzalover x
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Post by: CLKD on January 28, 2019, 07:27:30 PM
I saw Les Mis ...... at last it's getting to the point but the last episode is next week!

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Post by: Shadyglade on January 28, 2019, 10:48:02 PM
Shetland is coming back soon. Hooray.  :cheer:
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Post by: jaypo on January 29, 2019, 08:41:14 AM
I love the Yorkshire vet 😊
Has anyone watched the young army recruits? Wow,16 year olds speaking about dying for their country,sad
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Post by: CLKD on January 29, 2019, 05:23:23 PM
At 16 didn't we think that we knew it all  ::) but being heroic was never in my eye-line, I had listened to FinL too closely  :'(
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Post by: jaypo on January 29, 2019, 06:45:09 PM
Oh yes 😊 never once did joining the army enter my head ???
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Post by: CLKD on January 29, 2019, 07:06:13 PM
Settling down to watch The 1 Show and then 3 hours of dogs  ;)
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Post by: Krystal on February 02, 2019, 08:05:35 PM
Sheridan Smith is outstanding in her latest drama Cleaning Up on Wednesday ITV 9.00 pm, another of her brilliant portrayals of yet another aspect of modern day life. 
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Post by: Shadyglade on February 03, 2019, 10:01:55 AM
Settling down to watch The 1 Show and then 3 hours of dogs  ;)

Only watch it occasionally, if there is an interesting guest. Generally too annoying. Blue Peter for adults.
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Post by: littleminnie on February 03, 2019, 01:24:29 PM
I'm not keen on the one show either.  The guests they have just seem to be there to promote their book or programme.  Do love Cleaning Up though. 
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Post by: Hurdity on February 03, 2019, 07:43:54 PM
I saw Les Mis ...... at last it's getting to the point but the last episode is next week!

I've only just started watching this and have seen 3 episodes so far (on iplayer) - the guy acting Jean Valjean is incredibly good and I found it so moving. He seems to really portray the emotions of his character so well but I don't know the story at all. There are some really excellent dramas on BBC - and some poor ones too!

Hurdity x
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Post by: Roseneath on February 03, 2019, 08:31:25 PM
Anyone watched the new series of  'Open All Hours' with David Jason?  Such a dearth of good comedy around these days vs 70s/80s
It was a gentle joy to swatch, talented actors with great comic timing and good script.
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Post by: jaypo on February 03, 2019, 08:59:47 PM
Catastrophe is hilarious,although this series is tinged with sadness as rob delanys son died before he made this one
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Post by: CLKD on February 04, 2019, 12:02:32 AM
Very disappointed in Les Mis over-all.  Had I not known the story and had I not wanted to see what difference it is to the musical, I would have dropped out half-way through the 1st programme.  Over-all it was well acted.  A bit too much at the Barricades [sp] for me earlier, could have left more time to get to the crux of the story. 

Super Bowl anyone?
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Post by: Shadyglade on February 04, 2019, 08:48:06 AM
Really looking forward to Missing. Coming soon.
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Post by: JaneinPen on February 04, 2019, 09:15:12 AM
Looking forward to BBC2 drama coming very soon MotherFatherSon with Richard Gere.  Anything with him in it gets my vote. Sarah Lancashire is in it too and I think she is good
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Post by: jaypo on February 04, 2019, 04:10:00 PM
New series of that Yorkshire family who run a remote farm,it's brilliant,their kids play outside in all weathers and don't sit in front of computer screens,they all help on the farm too,it's heartwarming
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Post by: Roseneath on February 04, 2019, 04:42:10 PM
I like the farming series too. This Farming Life was great.    Have you seen any of the fishing trawler ones? 'Alaska Fish wars' or 'Fish Town' on nowTV.   Those boys really put themselves through it. Well paid but tough dangerous job.
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Post by: CLKD on February 04, 2019, 04:44:03 PM
Is that the family with 7+ children?  We are watching a farming/showing programme every afternoon.  All that primping of the bulls to get them show ready  ;D .......

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Post by: Roseneath on February 04, 2019, 04:57:04 PM
I could do with a good primp myself these days  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on February 04, 2019, 04:59:02 PM
I'll get the yard hose then ? ..... I think it's cruel putting the hose on animals OK they stand in the rain but under a hose  :cuss:
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Post by: jaypo on February 04, 2019, 06:29:51 PM
Yes that's the one,it's fab clkd.
There was one from Fraserburgh roseneath,my neck of the woods, I had to laugh as they needed subtitles 😆
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Post by: CLKD on February 04, 2019, 06:56:53 PM
The 1 from Hope Valley - one of my fav. places  :ola:
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Post by: Roseneath on February 04, 2019, 08:57:18 PM
I was born in Derbyshire and now live on the west coast of Scotland; an invading Sassenach!
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Post by: CLKD on February 04, 2019, 08:59:06 PM
West Coast of Scotland is FabULus!  Plockton.  Isle of Skye. 
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Post by: jaypo on February 04, 2019, 09:55:08 PM
Yay roseneath,do you know Dunoon?also my husband from Skye 😊
What do you call the opposite of you? I'm Scottish but now live in England
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Post by: jillydoll on February 04, 2019, 11:27:37 PM
That family who run he farm are just great....I love it..
I'd have loved that kinda life, and seven kids too, brilliant....
Hard life, but just great.....

Just started watching the new Tin Star, Tim Roth gets my vote every time....😍


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Post by: Roseneath on February 05, 2019, 04:45:43 PM
Warm, Sane and Broke jaypo?

It is beautiful but sooooo wet vs the east coast.

Nice for a holiday ...but my husband goes all Jack Nicholson in 'The Shining' in the winter.
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Post by: jaypo on February 05, 2019, 06:45:55 PM
Warm, Sane and Broke jaypo?

It is beautiful but sooooo wet vs the east coast.

Nice for a holiday ...but my husband goes all Jack Nicholson in 'The Shining' in the winter.
😆
I'm originally from Aberdeen and let me tell you,the east coast is rubbish too!
Think that programme on tonight Jill
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Post by: jillydoll on February 05, 2019, 08:10:39 PM
Oh good.
Although, I've still got cold feet, not me, well, yes I have, but cold feet to watch..lol
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Post by: Cazikins on February 05, 2019, 11:37:22 PM
I enjoyed the Martin Clunes programme tonight about American Islands. I didn't see it all but caught the bit on kodiak bears........I love bears  :love: :love:
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Post by: Shadyglade on February 06, 2019, 11:14:24 AM
I watched it too but I wished he had stayed in one place a bit longer.  Too many mini bites and not enough substance.
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Post by: jillydoll on February 06, 2019, 05:18:42 PM
I love Martin Clunes....I'll have to catch up on that....

I've been watching old Grantchester episodes.....
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Post by: Shadyglade on February 09, 2019, 09:54:13 PM
Shetland starts next Tuesday.  :)
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Post by: littleminnie on February 10, 2019, 09:18:59 AM
Love Shetland.  Last episode of Cleaning Up this week. 
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Post by: jaypo on February 10, 2019, 10:15:43 AM
Shetland starts next Tuesday.  :)
Husband has read all the books,he loves it
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Post by: jillydoll on February 10, 2019, 04:50:01 PM
I'm still watching Tin Star....love it...
He makes me laugh, he's totally bonkers......and great..

New film coming on Netflix.
About the child paintings that were supposed to be cursed, and whoever had one hanging in their houses, it burnt em down.....and the only thing that stayed in perfect condition, was this said painting......it was in the 80s, and in the papers........loads people were throwing out these paintings, well, you would wouldn't you......😳

Might be worth a look......👀

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Post by: CLKD on February 10, 2019, 06:07:47 PM
I enjoyed Ice Age - again then Ski Sunday  :o - I have trouble walking downstairs  ;D

Antiques Roadshow later - never answer the door or 'phone when that is on  ;)
George Clarke and his amazing spaces
I want to catch Ade in Africa, might watch that on catch-up

Inbetween am watching a friend in Las Vega, doing well in a huge archery competition  ;)
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Post by: jaypo on February 10, 2019, 07:19:25 PM
I'm having to suffer wheeler dealers :-\
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Post by: jillydoll on February 10, 2019, 07:27:21 PM
I'm off out with doggie for our walk.....

See ya later alligator...xx
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Post by: jaypo on February 10, 2019, 07:40:12 PM
Byeeee👋 Xx
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Post by: CLKD on February 10, 2019, 08:14:55 PM
In a while crocodile

Wheeler dealers etc. is OK first time round  ::)
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Post by: jaypo on February 10, 2019, 08:25:12 PM
I'm def a tiny bit of a petrol head but I cannot staaaaand the presenters,I do love grand tour,even though clarkson is a knob,bbc were idiots to try and still make top gear without those 3
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Post by: jillydoll on February 11, 2019, 07:57:56 PM
Not that I watched that much , but I agree.
It was so funny sometimes...
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Post by: jaypo on February 11, 2019, 08:01:12 PM
Was clarkson in the robin reliant,every time he turned a corner,the car just fell over,so funny,grand tour apparently has made  amazon prime 80k a day!!!
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Post by: jillydoll on February 11, 2019, 08:59:24 PM
Yeah that was funny....had us in stitches...
Think it's the only one I remember....
Don't like him much, but that was funny....

Still got to catch up on ‘call the midwife'....
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Post by: CLKD on February 17, 2019, 05:14:16 PM
I have sat on my bum since 3.00 ish and watched HOME TV - seen 5 programmes from 2001 that I hadn't seen so am busy catching up otherwise I would be doing 'too much' outdoors.

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Post by: jillydoll on February 17, 2019, 07:40:28 PM
Just watched, while I've been doing NOTHING all day,

David Bowie= ‘Finding Fame' . It's documentary about his struggle to make it....
Really good, haven't heard some of his earlier songs for years....brings a tear to my eyes,
God I feel soooo old......oh go on then say it,, ‘you are old'!!!! 😂😂
 
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Post by: Lanzalover on February 17, 2019, 07:44:45 PM
Baptise starts tonight
Really enjoyed The Missing so its worth a watch.

Lanzaloverx


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Post by: jaypo on February 17, 2019, 07:50:09 PM
Had had his very first album,with the laughing gnome on it & love you til Tuesday 😊
Just watched old “airline” episodes,with Katrina,a young employee  who battled cancer and won
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Post by: Shadyglade on February 17, 2019, 07:50:22 PM
Ooh, you beat me to it. I was just about to post exactly the same thing Lanzalover.

Can you see inside my head.

Scary.  ;D
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Post by: jaypo on February 17, 2019, 07:51:25 PM
Were you watching it too shady'shes such a brave girl
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Post by: jillydoll on February 18, 2019, 04:22:18 PM
I wonder if all his albums are worth loadsa money, Jay....?
The old vinyls.
Not that I've any of them, but my brothers have all of em......don't think they'd sell em anyway, just wondering.......

Watched a new series called ‘pitching in' bbc......stars Larry Lamb....it was ok, maybe the next one will be better..
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Post by: jaypo on February 18, 2019, 04:29:23 PM
I'm gutted coz I had every single album on vinyl,even had one with him reciting peter and the wolf with the philharmonic orchestra  on green vinyl,got rid of the lot years ago,replaced with cds 😱
Did you see him on extras?cant stand Ricky gervais but that was a funny programme
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Post by: jillydoll on February 18, 2019, 04:36:48 PM
Yeah saw that....
But replacing them with cds at the time, we just don't realise when we do it....
I wanted to go to the Museum in London when they had an exhibition of all his stuff there,
But we never got round to doing it....my next door neighbor did though, at that time, my god , he knew everything about him, even down to the producers, writers, everything,
he could go on for hours about him, a real die hard fan....he used to bore me to tears...lol
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Post by: jaypo on February 18, 2019, 04:45:32 PM
Suppose everyone got rid of their record players,heyho,not much I can do about it now.did you see him live,can't remember,he was the last performer to play at The Glasgow Apollo, I skipped school to go see him there😁think it was his thin white duke stint.we'll get a row for changing subjects on this thread 😆 sorry everyone
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Post by: jillydoll on February 18, 2019, 04:50:48 PM
Saw him at the NEC Birmingham.
I went with brother and that bloke from next door!🙄🙄
I've kept the program, it's in my wardrobe.....

But everyone went digital didn't they, but now everyone's buying turn tables again.🙄
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Post by: CLKD on February 18, 2019, 05:03:56 PM
Record players are hip.  We have lots of vinyl ............
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Post by: jaypo on February 18, 2019, 06:13:32 PM
I remember my mums 78s 😄
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Post by: CLKD on February 18, 2019, 06:34:21 PM
I own my Mum's 78s  ;D
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Post by: jillydoll on February 18, 2019, 06:37:50 PM
Maybe some monies worth there CLKD....
Nice to keep though, do you ever play em?
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Post by: CLKD on February 18, 2019, 07:49:33 PM
Nope.  And they don't fetch much at all, I have a dealer near by who sells discs.  He's looked through ours  ::) - they might make good flower pots if held over a bunson burner ;-)
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Post by: jillydoll on February 18, 2019, 08:44:58 PM
Oh bugga......

I've just lent my bunson burner out, sorry.........🤣😂🤣😂😂
They do come in handy, for when you want to make a new flower pot.....🤣😂
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Post by: Pennyfarthing on February 18, 2019, 10:20:02 PM
i record the Aussie Drama A Place To Call Home every afternoon. I love it!
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Post by: CLKD on February 19, 2019, 01:55:30 PM
I love a lot of afternoon TV PF  :o  :D - resisting the urge to switch on right now  ;D

DH watches opal and gold hunters at night but there's too much perceived jeopardy for me  ::)
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Post by: Countrygirl on February 19, 2019, 03:14:27 PM
I've got a bit of Columbo on at the moment, it was Quincy M E before that. Perfect easy watching for me x
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Post by: jillydoll on February 19, 2019, 03:18:49 PM
Oh, I used to love both of those, CG....

Haven't seen them for years.......😀
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Post by: CLKD on February 19, 2019, 03:20:44 PM
Escape to the Country followed by 5 people viewing properties in St Albans and choosing 1 each day to go towards a competition.  I so LOVE nosing round properties  ;D
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Post by: jillydoll on February 19, 2019, 03:24:20 PM

And me.....🤥

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Post by: CLKD on February 19, 2019, 03:29:54 PM
I get a lot of my ideas from these types of programme  ;). 
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Post by: CLKD on February 20, 2019, 03:22:23 PM
100 Vaginas - last night.  A woman photographing women.  Women talking about their vaginas and how they have impacted on their lives.  Even FGM was discussed in detail.

Well mine was down there.  Part of me that I never questioned.  Annoying at times but tucked away, no real problems. Until VA  ::)
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Post by: Shadyglade on February 27, 2019, 05:12:19 PM
The Mash Report, 10pm BBC2, Tuesday.

I recorded it but you can get it on Catch up. Very funny 😁.
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Post by: jillydoll on February 27, 2019, 07:44:31 PM
Still Game....last ever series...😢
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Post by: jaypo on February 27, 2019, 07:52:47 PM
Haha,do you watch that? We're not all like that in Scotland 😆
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Post by: jillydoll on February 27, 2019, 08:03:44 PM
Yeah love it.....lol

Apparently they sold out in like 10 mins of the box office opening.
So they're really popular....

I can't understand everything they say, sometimes, but me OH love it....
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Post by: jaypo on February 27, 2019, 08:16:04 PM
I used to love it,got every episode on dvd but didn't like their new stuff,thought they were going ott,the reason they didn't make any for so long is they all fell out,think the one that place jack is a bit of an idiot at times
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Post by: jillydoll on February 27, 2019, 08:20:39 PM
Last nights one wasn't as good as the others. It was a bit disappointing, but didn't know they'd fell out....shame really.
We like the one with the false leg, can't remember his name, and the druggy who has the false teeth..obviously Jack n Victor, are funny, but we like them two, oh and the Indian guy in the shop with his wife....🤣😂🤣
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Post by: jaypo on February 27, 2019, 08:30:03 PM
Oh navid,he's hilarious.theres a really good episode when the 4 of them are stuck in a lift,have you seen that one'think it's a new year one,it's brilliant
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Post by: jillydoll on February 27, 2019, 09:34:02 PM
Yeah, I have.
Love Navids wife.....

What's his name with the false leg? Can't remember, it's doing me nut in...lol
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Post by: jaypo on February 27, 2019, 09:43:04 PM
Wiinston 😆 I loved when he had to pretend to be isa's Boyfriend 😂
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Post by: jillydoll on February 27, 2019, 09:59:52 PM
Have a watch of Two Doors Down. Lanza got me on that one....
That's Scottish too.
Really funny...
Think it'll be on I-player...

That's him.....Winston....sooo funny....
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Post by: jillydoll on February 28, 2019, 08:51:23 PM

New drama coming on girls, itv.

Called Cheat...✅
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Post by: Two hoots on March 09, 2019, 09:39:31 AM
I really enjoyed Race Across the World, it was on BBC 2 at 9.00 Sunday. It follows teams of two trying to get from London to Singapore without flying, the snag is they have been given the equivalent cash as the air fare would cost, they can work to get more money en route if they want, their phones have also been removed  :o, The first team to Singapore wins a cash prize.

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Post by: jaypo on March 09, 2019, 09:49:26 AM
I've just bought box set of Ab Fab,so funny
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Post by: CLKD on March 11, 2019, 07:41:35 PM
BBC TWO - 9.00 p.m. The Choir -  :'(. this will put lives into perspective  :'(
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on March 11, 2019, 08:08:55 PM
I like a bit of Mary Berry she's on at 8.30pm then I will give Cheat a go on ITV at 9pm
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Post by: Two hoots on March 13, 2019, 08:30:58 PM
Contestant on masterchef is a "love psychologist" what on earth is that ???? ;D
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Post by: CLKD on March 13, 2019, 08:31:59 PM
Sexual therapist  ;)
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Post by: Two hoots on March 13, 2019, 08:45:51 PM
Eeeeww I found him a bit creepy  :whist:
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Post by: jaypo on March 13, 2019, 08:48:12 PM
Supervet on,wow,what an amazing man
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Post by: jillydoll on March 13, 2019, 08:50:58 PM
I would anyway, Jay....😂
And he could fix me dog up too. 😂
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Post by: jaypo on March 13, 2019, 09:03:06 PM
Naughty naughty....... me too 😂
Away to watch undateables
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Post by: jillydoll on March 13, 2019, 09:05:44 PM
C ya later....😘
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Post by: jaypo on March 13, 2019, 09:20:32 PM
Bye me honey,speak soon xxx
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Post by: jillydoll on March 13, 2019, 10:01:10 PM
Anyone watching The Cheat?
Just going to watch on catch up now....

Cappuccino, here I come.....😃😃
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Post by: jaypo on March 13, 2019, 10:06:59 PM
OH just asked if I'd ever been on the undateables.........charming🤨
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Post by: Taz2 on March 13, 2019, 11:13:12 PM
Anyone watching The Cheat?
Just going to watch on catch up now....

Cappuccino, here I come.....😃😃

I watched the first one but found it really slow and I didn't like any of the characters so I'm not bothered who does what to who  ;D

Taz x
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Post by: jillydoll on March 14, 2019, 03:19:50 PM
Ohhh, Jay, smacked arse for him, I'm afraid.....

The Cheat, is getting really good now Taz....
Not keen on the way they talk in it, but, it passes an hour away, when you've only OH to look at, you don't really care how they talk.....😂😂😂
Smacked arse for me too, if he found out! 😂😂
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Post by: jaypo on March 14, 2019, 03:53:17 PM
I'm afraid that comment merited a twisted nipple for him Jill 😂
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Post by: jillydoll on March 14, 2019, 04:06:38 PM
😂😂😂 lovely.....
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on March 14, 2019, 04:10:09 PM
I'm watching Cheat, but one behind as Tuesday's is Shetland love the setting & Douglas Henshall.
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Post by: Taz2 on March 14, 2019, 04:11:11 PM
Ohhh, Jay, smacked arse for him, I'm afraid.....

The Cheat, is getting really good now Taz....
Not keen on the way they talk in it, but, it passes an hour away, when you've only OH to look at, you don't really care how they talk.....😂😂😂
Smacked arse for me too, if he found out! 😂😂

 ;D. I'm off work today and persevered with the other episodes but still found it annoying and worrying that two such stupid-seeming people are supposed to be Cambridge University Lecturers!  ;D

I did enjoy the Cambridge scenery though. Good to see The Copper Kettle is still going.

Taz x
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Post by: jillydoll on March 14, 2019, 04:16:24 PM
I know Taz, but just humour me......😃😂😂

Nice kettle though, nice house too, think that one is her parents house....😃
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Post by: CLKD on March 18, 2019, 08:23:13 PM
Cuttlefish on TV  :sick02:  :-X. I HATE cephalopods

There's not much on this evening until Gareth Malone at 9.00 ......... 
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Post by: jaypo on March 18, 2019, 10:04:34 PM
24hours in police custody is excellent
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on March 19, 2019, 03:56:45 PM
Last Shetland tonight.... :(
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Post by: jillydoll on March 19, 2019, 04:06:53 PM
OH loves that Jay...

I'm normally upstairs watching something else....
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Post by: CLKD on March 19, 2019, 04:20:14 PM
 :o ......... ah, you said 'something' not 'someone'  8)
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Post by: jaypo on March 19, 2019, 04:27:19 PM
Was so good last night,if you can call it good but you know what I mean.another disgusting paedophile behind bars.
Does anyone watch romesh ranganathan?his travel shows are brilliant,he was in Haiti,was astounded at how run down some parts are and yet how affluent the other side is,was both moving and yet so funny in places,you should give it a watch
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Post by: jillydoll on March 19, 2019, 05:29:13 PM
No, don't watch that...

Was watching a program about Ireland...North and South...what a beautiful place...
OHs mom comes from Southern Ireland, .........but the whole of Ireland 🇮🇪 is just stunning.
Been to Southern. But only the east coast side....and Dublin....of course....
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Post by: CLKD on March 19, 2019, 06:59:36 PM
That means going off the Island ....... and over the sea  :o.  :sick02:
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Post by: jillydoll on March 19, 2019, 07:05:42 PM
Yeah it does CLKD,
But when we went, we got the fast track ferry, so wasn't too bad, too full, no where to sit,
but we did manage to get a seat in the end,.......coming back wasn't so good, seemed to take forever....
Now the ferry over to Spain, was a different experience, 🤢🤢 💩💩😷😷😷. 😂😂
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on March 19, 2019, 07:43:24 PM
We've been to Ireland a couple of times loved it. We took fast ferry from Holyhead to Dublin first time out but back on slow ferry Rosslare to Fishguard. Stayed one week in County Wicklow near the Wicklow mountains & second in County Wexford. On our second holiday a week in County Cork staying in Courtmacsherry if I'm not mistaken. I would love to go back one day.
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Post by: jaypo on March 19, 2019, 07:46:17 PM
We went too lol small place called kilalla,near Kerry I think it was,thenwent to cork,I remember taking my daughter on a small boat to see a dolphin called fungi
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Post by: jillydoll on March 19, 2019, 08:44:17 PM
That's where we went Yorkie.
Well, Arklow really, MIL born and brought up there, she wanted me to see.
We also got the fast track to Dublin, then  drove down to Arklow...
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Post by: CLKD on March 20, 2019, 09:58:47 AM
You are all so brave  :medal:
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Post by: Two hoots on March 20, 2019, 01:46:07 PM
Line of duty is back on Sunday 31st March. Absolutely brilliant, I highly recommend if you haven't seen it try and download the previous series.
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Post by: jillydoll on March 21, 2019, 06:26:40 PM
Ahh yes Two hoots, love it....I'll be watching that for sure...👍🏻👍🏻

Anyone watching The Bay?
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Post by: Shadyglade on March 21, 2019, 06:28:14 PM
Ahh yes Two hoots, love it....I'll be watching that for sure...👍🏻👍🏻

Anyone watching The Bay?

What's the Bay?
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Post by: jillydoll on March 21, 2019, 06:31:11 PM
New drama on ITV....
Started last night...
Quite good...
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Post by: Shadyglade on March 21, 2019, 06:32:46 PM
New drama on ITV....
Started last night...
Quite good...

I'll take a look.  :)
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on March 21, 2019, 08:31:23 PM
I watched The Bay last night it was alright.
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Post by: jillydoll on March 21, 2019, 08:36:25 PM
Nothing to write home about really, but something to watch...

Another new one soon, widow? I think it's called...
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on March 21, 2019, 08:37:13 PM
Yes I've heard about that jillydoll
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Post by: jillydoll on March 21, 2019, 08:38:35 PM
I've seen the clip on tv, looks pretty good.
Will give it a try anyway...
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Post by: Shadyglade on March 21, 2019, 09:02:04 PM
Have just watched the penultimate episode of Baptiste. Excellent, if you don't mind all the blood.
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on March 24, 2019, 06:08:37 PM
Victoria is back on tonight :)
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Post by: Lanzalover on March 24, 2019, 07:46:13 PM
Love Baptiste

Lanzalover x
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Post by: jaypo on March 24, 2019, 08:27:49 PM
As much as I dislike Jeremy clarkson,grand tour was really good,they started in Georgia and drove across to Azerbaijan,never knew how beautiful it was
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Post by: JaneinPen on March 24, 2019, 09:03:43 PM
I enjoyed The Bay so will continue to watch also Victoria is back tonight
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Post by: Shadyglade on March 24, 2019, 09:40:25 PM
Love Baptiste

Lanzalover x

Don't tell me happens as am recording it.  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on March 25, 2019, 07:50:30 PM
There is nowt on that I want to view this evening  :'( ...... I wouldn't say that I'm bored.  But I'm bored  :-\
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Post by: jaypo on March 25, 2019, 08:14:40 PM
Me too,flippin police interceptors is what my OH is watching 🤨
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Post by: CLKD on March 25, 2019, 08:19:17 PM
I've found a programme about animal rescue in Scotland ..........

Born to be Wild

Quite interesting in a quiet kind of way.  Squirrels hand reared and released.  Hedgehogs: over 30 ticks removed  :o.  A sparrow hatched from an egg hand reared - 'jack sparrow' - ::) ...... into an aviary for semi-release and now going to go into the fresh air. 

Hopefully there isn't a cat around  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on March 26, 2019, 07:56:18 PM
 :bang: :bang: :bang:
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Post by: jaypo on March 26, 2019, 08:02:19 PM
I watched 24 hours in police custody last night,wish I hadn't,it was so harrowing and upsetting,18 year old stabbed to death,caught on cctv,wish I could've unseen it,least they caught the killers.
Away to watch Yorkshire vet,bit cheerier I hope
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Post by: CLKD on March 26, 2019, 08:05:19 PM
 :'(. I can't watch Vet programmes  :'( ...... too close to home.

Watching Japan living .......
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Post by: jillydoll on March 28, 2019, 07:54:28 PM
Oh Jay, my OH said come and watch this, so I did, it was 24 hours in police custody.
OMG, scary or what....I said I wished he hadn't shown me, he did apologise, but it really played on my mind.. trouble is, it's happening everywhere everyday....scary....😱😢


On the other hand.....can't wait for Line of Duty  Sunday night.....love it!....
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Post by: jaypo on March 28, 2019, 08:07:42 PM
Omg it was so disturbing wasn't it?at the start of the programme I just thought he was hitting him,not until later did I realise he was stabbing him,I could hardly sleep that night,it is a really good programme but I could've done without seeing someone be murdered😞
I absolutely love the misadventures of romesh ranganathan,he goes to places other travel shows won't,it is so so funny,definitely worth a watch
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Post by: jillydoll on March 28, 2019, 08:16:44 PM
At least they got the b****** anyway.... my heart went out to the mother....so sad. 😭😩

My lot watch a lot of gold/treasure hunting programs, I'd quite like a metal detector myself..😉

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Post by: CLKD on March 30, 2019, 08:50:49 PM
DH watched opal hunters etc., too much jeopardy for me so I go for my bath.
Rubbish tonight  >:( - nowt that I want to watch .....
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Post by: Two hoots on March 30, 2019, 11:29:12 PM
Line of duty. 3 series on I player. Series 4 starts tomorrow night. Brilliant.

I've been watching the last series to remember how it ended, I binge watch it  ;D it's going to be so difficult to have to wait a week for each episode  ::)

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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on March 31, 2019, 04:25:58 PM
I tried to watch the first series of Line of Duty, didn't get on with it though. Will watch Victoria.
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Post by: jaypo on March 31, 2019, 09:00:31 PM
Romesh ranganathan on bbc2 just now,definitely worth watching
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Post by: CLKD on March 31, 2019, 09:02:46 PM
It's been MotoGP and F1 all afternoon and evening
Will have to watch Antiques Roadshow on catch up  ::)
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Post by: jillydoll on March 31, 2019, 09:24:25 PM
I'm watching the film we only half watched last night....🙄
With a coffee, and fruit scone with butter...Mmmmm...😋
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Post by: CLKD on April 02, 2019, 07:23:00 PM
Greg Wallace making spaghetti in Italy - it's Magnificant!!!! miles and miles of the stuff  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on April 03, 2019, 04:53:23 PM
I'm looking forward to the programme next Monday at 9.00 p.m. about the history of a property but can't remember which town ......

A bit like 'who do you think you are' but property based. 
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Post by: jaypo on April 03, 2019, 07:53:47 PM
Oooohhh jiiiiilllllll,Noel Fitzpatrick on tv
Everyone, Jill fancies Noel😆
He is brilliant
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Post by: jillydoll on April 03, 2019, 07:58:34 PM
Noel? Ohhhh yyyeeeesssssss.....😍

We're watching world war 2 gold hunt.....
I'm off for my shower, then watching The Bay....

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Post by: jaypo on April 03, 2019, 08:04:56 PM
We're away to watch hot fuzz
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Post by: jillydoll on April 03, 2019, 08:07:16 PM
Ahaha great Jay, love it....has me in stitches....

Enjoy 😘
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Post by: Shadyglade on April 03, 2019, 08:12:09 PM
I'm looking forward to the programme next Monday at 9.00 p.m. about the history of a property but can't remember which town ......

A bit like 'who do you think you are' but property based.

Newcastle.
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Post by: Shadyglade on April 03, 2019, 08:13:49 PM
Greg Wallace making spaghetti in Italy - it's Magnificant!!!! miles and miles of the stuff  ;D

Can't stand Greg Wallace. He changes wives more often than his underpants.
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Post by: CLKD on April 04, 2019, 06:34:42 AM
You'd know then  ;D .......... I prefer him on that programme to the others. 

Newcastle - Tnx.   Anyone watch that emergency build last night ? with Nick Knowles.
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Post by: jaypo on April 04, 2019, 08:20:12 AM
Was it him or the other one that said they DONT wear underpants 🤢🤮 too much information
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Post by: CLKD on April 08, 2019, 05:58:23 PM
I LOVE that Charlene White on ITV - she has such bright jackets  :ola: ........ CRIKEY bright  ;D.  One needs a health warning and sunglasses  :D
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Post by: Shadyglade on April 09, 2019, 01:50:17 PM
Game of Thrones back on Monday.

 :ola:
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Post by: CLKD on April 09, 2019, 01:57:23 PM
Escape to the Country on - now  :D
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Post by: jaypo on April 09, 2019, 02:07:43 PM
24 hours in police custody was brilliant last night
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Post by: Pennyfarthing on April 09, 2019, 02:08:47 PM
We started watching The Widow last night but gave up half way through. Not wasting 8 sessions watching that rubbish.
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Post by: Pennyfarthing on April 09, 2019, 02:10:57 PM
I enjoy Celebrity Painting Challenge on Thursday nights.
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Post by: CLKD on April 09, 2019, 02:34:11 PM
What *had* you done jaypo 24 hours in police custody was brilliant last night  :-\  ;D

That programme about the house history in Newcastle was a bit busy for me - couldn't keep up  ::)
We are enjoying the painting programme too
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Post by: jaypo on April 09, 2019, 02:39:33 PM
Hahaha,oops ;D
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Post by: CLKD on April 09, 2019, 02:52:08 PM
Go on, do tell  :rofl:

Watching a programme about 3 artists putting their ideas to a house owner ........
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Post by: Lanzalover on April 09, 2019, 05:17:23 PM
We downloaded Traitors which was a channel 4 series really enjoyed it.

Lanzalover x
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Post by: jillydoll on April 09, 2019, 07:00:25 PM
She's been on the 🍹🍾 again.....ended up in jail......😳🤣🤣🤣

Can't wait for Games of Thrones...
Not sure yet about ‘The Widow'
The Durrells was good though, I love the Durrells....


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Post by: CLKD on April 09, 2019, 07:03:13 PM
Farming Live on now.
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on April 09, 2019, 07:06:08 PM
I'm with you Jillydoll not sure about The Widow will watch tonight. I also love The Durrells.
Springtime on the Farm is a nice easy watching excpet for when they lose animals :'(
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Post by: jaypo on April 09, 2019, 07:08:37 PM
You're with Jill that I've been on the 🥃🍹🍸 YG? 😆
OH watching trucking hell..........yyyaaawwwnnnnn
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on April 09, 2019, 07:10:19 PM
 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: jillydoll on April 09, 2019, 07:15:30 PM
See, they all know Jay....🤣🤣🤣

OH will watch 24 hours in custody later....
I'll watch something else...?????

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Post by: jaypo on April 09, 2019, 07:17:10 PM
No no,watch it Jill it's really good,some arrogant dr,who thinks he's way above the law and cleverer
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on April 09, 2019, 07:22:03 PM
Looks like I should have a watch as well
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Post by: jaypo on April 09, 2019, 07:23:02 PM
Yes,you should,I thought it was going to be boring this week but it was really good
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Post by: jillydoll on April 09, 2019, 07:24:39 PM
Oh right...ok, I'll watch, thought it was like last weeks one...

Yeah Yorkie, watch it, it is good....
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on April 09, 2019, 07:25:56 PM
That's me sorted then
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Post by: jillydoll on April 09, 2019, 07:30:15 PM
I wouldn't have recommended last weeks episode Yorkie, it played on my mind a bit.
But this weeks episode isn't gruesome, so it'll be ok.....I hope anyway.😄
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Post by: CLKD on April 09, 2019, 07:38:17 PM
Whereas it's a bit gruesome on Farming Live  :o
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Post by: jaypo on April 09, 2019, 07:41:18 PM
No,don't want gruesome,I couldn't sleep after last weeks episode
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Post by: Pennyfarthing on April 10, 2019, 07:46:12 AM
OMG I can't stop laughing. Just watched Good Morning Britain and Richard Madeley is covering for Piers Morgan.

The make up girl needs to go to Specsavers!  His face is mahogony brown and his ears are pure white!  He looks ridiculous. He is even darker than an Asian woman who was on there. 😂😂😂
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Post by: JaneinPen on April 10, 2019, 08:16:49 AM
Presently enjoying The Bay, The Widow, Victoria, Line of Duty, A New Life in the Sun, The Repair Shop, Grand Designs - The Street so have a few programmes recorded to enjoy at leisure
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Post by: Countrygirl on April 10, 2019, 08:40:08 AM
PF he did look like he had been tangoed, though he has a tan from France underneath surely that's gotta look better than orange 🍊 😂 x

I like programs like how it's made, impossible engineering, food factory but not at night or I get the munchies and all that type of thing along with behind the scenes at Paddington station/oxford street as Im nosey by nature I guess lol x
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Post by: jaypo on April 10, 2019, 08:48:21 AM
Can't stand Richard madely,he's such a d#&k never liked him,he probably thinks he's soooooo gorgeous 👨🏽‍🦱😆
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on April 10, 2019, 04:01:20 PM
Just watched 24hrs in custody, did that doctor really think he could get away with that fraud and an arrogant man to boot!
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Post by: jaypo on April 10, 2019, 04:47:52 PM
Omg I know,did you hear him at the end? They're not addressing me correctly,thought he was so clever didn't he?
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Post by: jillydoll on April 10, 2019, 05:33:03 PM
Ohhh I loved it! Now, he was a d*** !
I loved the copper who had his photo took along side the fireplace!
Brilliant....😁😁
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Post by: jaypo on April 10, 2019, 05:46:08 PM
And his response was, I have two,what a plum
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Post by: jillydoll on April 10, 2019, 05:59:02 PM
😁😆😁😆yeah, I'm a MR not a Dr.....
The copper couldn't have cared less! 😂😂😂

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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on April 10, 2019, 06:01:40 PM
Loved the photo that was a good laugh, also he had three sets of the drinks things in a box - really!! So pleased he was found guilty.
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Post by: jaypo on April 10, 2019, 07:17:39 PM
Oh jiiiiiiiillllllll,Noel is on the telly 😊
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Post by: jillydoll on April 10, 2019, 07:41:12 PM
Is he? Oh goody 😂

OHs watching a kidney transplant, it's live!
No it isn't! 😂🤣😂
It was live last night, he's watching now....😆😆
Him and his bloody operations, he loves it.....😠😱
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Post by: CLKD on April 11, 2019, 07:33:30 PM
Art programme on now - standing over-looking London, I couldn't stand there with eyes open at all  :o
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Post by: jillydoll on April 11, 2019, 08:11:55 PM
I Loved the new episode of The Durrells....
She's just gotta get with Spiros....they love each other!
Bet they do by the end...💞💖 ahhhhh...
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Post by: jillydoll on April 12, 2019, 07:04:09 PM
If anyone's interested, .......I watched a film last night on bbc i-player...
called ....Keeping Rosey..  it was really good...

Take a look....👀
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Post by: Countrygirl on April 12, 2019, 07:05:47 PM
Thank you JD will have a look at that one as home all weekend x
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Post by: jillydoll on April 12, 2019, 07:12:29 PM
Yeah Country Girl, it's Maxine Peake. Really good.....enjoy..👍🏻
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Post by: CLKD on April 12, 2019, 07:48:24 PM
We watch the repair shop most afternoons ........
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Post by: CLKD on April 15, 2019, 07:03:16 PM
Rubbish tonight  :-\

having to watch Mary Berry at Heathrow ........  :-\
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Post by: CLKD on April 16, 2019, 07:34:35 PM
I'm watching a programme about seeing new potential house plans in 3D ...... but I can't get the hang of it yet  :-\. see it B4 you make alterations.
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Post by: jaypo on April 16, 2019, 07:38:53 PM
Yorkshire vet,love it
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Post by: CLKD on April 17, 2019, 01:11:04 PM
Bit messy for me  :D ........ not watching anything this afternoon, plenty of wild birds outside in the  :sunny:  :-*
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on April 17, 2019, 04:23:59 PM
Jaypo I also love the Yorkshire vet
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Post by: jaypo on April 17, 2019, 04:55:34 PM
Haha funny that YG 😆
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Post by: jillydoll on April 17, 2019, 05:46:56 PM
Just started watching a programme on Netflix called,
Black Summer, looks pretty good up to now...
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Post by: jillydoll on April 17, 2019, 09:25:21 PM
OHs watching Surgeons .At the Edge of Life.....😢

That's my hospital!

Too gruesome for me! 😢 absolutely marvellous, but not my bag!
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Post by: Krystal on April 20, 2019, 05:08:28 PM
Anyone watching The Bay, not sure about the acting but the subject matter very relevant for life today and young people. On-line bullying, drug dealing (county line) and families struggling to make ends meet.  Not sure how this will end, last one next week.
Love watching New Life in the Sun, It shows the reality of living abroad and running a business. A lot of people on his programme enter the hospitality trade without previous experience, endure more downs than ups and it is their hard work that eventually pays off and they survive still smiling. Good luck to them, some are a real inspiration. 




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Post by: jillydoll on April 20, 2019, 05:55:03 PM
Yes Krystal I'm watching The Bay, it's ok. I've seen better.
Toatally agree about the people starting a new life, should have done it myself years ago! Lol
Good luck to em...😉
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Post by: jillydoll on April 21, 2019, 07:49:38 PM
The Durrells tonight.....I love it!
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Post by: littleminnie on April 22, 2019, 07:58:18 AM
Anyone watching Line of Duty?   Who was that body in the freezer?
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Post by: jaypo on April 22, 2019, 08:44:39 AM
Just bought the box set of Cheers,used to be so funny
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Post by: Two hoots on April 22, 2019, 09:39:13 AM
Anyone watching Line of Duty?   Who was that body in the freezer?

The body was the woman Jackie Laverty, kidnapped in an earlier series.  She was having an affair with Tony Gates, the bent policeman, series 1 or 2 ?

Still hoping H isn't Hastings 🙂
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Post by: jillydoll on April 22, 2019, 02:41:14 PM
No, it won't be, surly not Hastings?  Nooooo......😩
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Post by: pants46 on April 22, 2019, 03:04:12 PM
No spoilers, please. Haven't watched any of the new series yet ... am going to binge watch next weekend.  ;) xx
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Post by: jillydoll on April 22, 2019, 06:39:38 PM
I really love watching Grantchester.....👀👀
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on April 22, 2019, 07:31:35 PM
JD I love The Durrells as well
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Post by: Two hoots on May 05, 2019, 06:35:50 PM
Last Line of Duty tonight   :'(
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Post by: JaneinPen on May 05, 2019, 06:39:52 PM
Last Line of Duty tonight   :'(
really looking forward to it. They posted that if we can pick our jaws up off the floor at the end then we shouldn't switch straight off so not sure if there is a little something at the end or yet another teaser
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Post by: pants46 on May 05, 2019, 07:23:55 PM
I hadn't seen any of the previous series. But my friend raved about it. So I caught up on iplayer ... actually got me through some really tough nights over the last month. Now I'm all caught up and up to date on this series, looking forward to 9pm. It's an extended episode, I just hope I can stay awake past 10pm !!!
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Post by: jillydoll on May 05, 2019, 07:45:58 PM
Yes I love it....not watching tonight's though, I missed last weeks so it's that one I'm watching tonight.....if I'm ok, I'll watch tonight's aswell.
Just got the chocolate in ready! 🤤
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Post by: pants46 on May 05, 2019, 10:57:09 PM
OMG ... it was soooo good. Jillydoll, I hope you are watching it now, or get to watch it first thing in the morning ... then you don't run the risk of spoilers.
Am going to watch the whole series again tomorrow ... instead of doing my life admin !!!
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Post by: JaneinPen on May 06, 2019, 08:18:23 AM
Really pleased with myself because I had tagged the right person. Wondered from the get go but by last week I really thought I had got it nailed. Very good final episode
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Post by: Two hoots on May 06, 2019, 09:25:49 AM
I also watched the other series on catchup, but it was impossible to just watch one episode  ;D this was the first time I'd had to wait a week between episodes  :o

Did everyone spot who the new police recruit is, it's the young lad from the earlier series who rode the BMX bike delivering phones  :o

There was no mention of when the next series will be out, it's been two years this time, I hope it's on again next year  :)
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Post by: JaneinPen on May 06, 2019, 10:43:51 AM
I didn't make the connection Two hoots but guessed it was relevant. Thank you
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Post by: CLKD on May 06, 2019, 11:37:07 AM
It didn't appeal to me at ALL! 
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on May 06, 2019, 01:01:12 PM
Nor to me CKLD, I did try and watch the first series, episode one and just didn't get it o enjoy it!
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Post by: jillydoll on May 06, 2019, 01:56:28 PM
Still haven't watched it yet, will do tonight....
Then straight on to GOT.....😉
Can't wait for both!
I'm sooo excited! 😃
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Post by: CLKD on May 06, 2019, 02:16:12 PM
 ;D calm down Girl, calm down  :whist:

 >:( sat down to watch Escape to the Country and it's almost finished !
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Post by: jaypo on May 06, 2019, 02:59:28 PM
We watched Ab Fab last night,geez, I nearly wet myself laughing,when they skip to 25 years later and Joanna lumley as an old woman,hysterical
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Post by: jillydoll on May 06, 2019, 09:28:06 PM
I'm about to watch Line of duty now....
Followed by GOT...
I've got a bowl strawberries with yogurt on top, all ready to eat,
Can't wait, OH better hurry up outa the shower! 🤨
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Post by: jillydoll on May 06, 2019, 09:37:32 PM
OMG, I've eaten all my strawberries BEFORE OH has even come down out of the shower!
Looking now for something else to munch on when we put our programs on! 😂😂🙄
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Post by: jillydoll on May 07, 2019, 09:54:34 AM
Well, I've watched Line of duty, and I did get the person from the start right,
the double crossing 🤬🤬🤬!
It was really good, enjoyed it!

Still got to watch GOT.......maybe tonight...🙂
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Post by: littleminnie on May 07, 2019, 12:24:58 PM
I guessed too.  Not sure who this 4th one is though.
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Post by: jillydoll on May 07, 2019, 03:24:50 PM
No nor me......maybe it's the bloke who was with the big top boss, who gave the press their statement at the end? Don't know his name though....

Next series will be good....
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Post by: jillydoll on May 09, 2019, 07:18:58 PM
Can't wait to see the new drama on channel four...( I think)
The Virtues....Steven Graham's in it, I like him....

Also, can't wait to see the new Elton John film...
If it's anything like the Queen , then it'll be good....🙂
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Post by: CLKD on May 09, 2019, 08:13:08 PM
Watched the Dementia Choir last week and this evening  :'(.  It's about giving people dignity.  Music heals.  Music unites.  It triggers regions that are still viable. 
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Post by: jillydoll on May 09, 2019, 08:34:24 PM
Yes, totally agree CLKD.
Music is just fantastic for that...
Put some music on, and watch what it does to people, it's a miracle.
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Post by: CLKD on May 10, 2019, 07:44:12 AM
Starting a new thread ;-)
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Post by: Shadyglade on May 10, 2019, 07:46:36 AM
Starting a new thread ;-)

Steady on there CLKD.  :)
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Post by: CLKD on May 10, 2019, 07:49:00 AM
A bit early, this  ;D - it's OK, I found an old 'music' thread  :D
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Post by: Shadyglade on May 18, 2019, 11:04:51 AM
Eurovision anyone.  ???
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Post by: CLKD on May 18, 2019, 02:22:10 PM
 ;D

Soon be Christmas  :whist:

Nope to both ;-). 
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Post by: jaypo on May 18, 2019, 03:15:30 PM
WHAAAAAAAT DID YOU SAY? I won't mention my “C” word if you don't mention yours 😆😂
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Post by: CLKD on May 18, 2019, 05:15:51 PM
 :na:

Don't even know where Graham and The Bruce are going to be this evening  ::). 
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Post by: JaneinPen on May 18, 2019, 05:51:52 PM
Eurovision anyone.  ???
I'll be watching. I know it is cheesy.  Might be some shenanigans this year because of where it is being held
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Post by: Shadyglade on May 18, 2019, 06:37:26 PM
I used to watch it but it's become so long and is often about being outrageous rather than the  songs. If they did edited highlights I might watch that.
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Post by: Shadyglade on May 18, 2019, 06:42:09 PM
Inspector Montalbano is on again soon. I love that, so tongue in cheek with the scenery too.
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Post by: CLKD on May 18, 2019, 07:51:36 PM
I would watch if I had a girly evening but am watching Alice Roberts in Dover .......

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Post by: Lanzalover on May 19, 2019, 06:30:03 AM
I also love Inspaector Montalbano and looking forward to the new series of Killing Eve.

Lanzalover x
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Post by: jillydoll on May 19, 2019, 04:53:56 PM
Oh yes, I love killing Eve....

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Post by: CLKD on May 19, 2019, 06:14:37 PM
 ;D
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Post by: jaypo on May 19, 2019, 06:20:10 PM
Charming Jill,that's not very nice 😆
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Post by: jillydoll on May 19, 2019, 06:26:56 PM
Someone's got to! 😂🤣😂🤣😂
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on May 19, 2019, 06:35:53 PM
...... watch Eurovision?
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Post by: jaypo on May 19, 2019, 06:36:38 PM
Nope,don't like it, I hear uk did well 😆😂🤣😂😆
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Post by: littleminnie on May 19, 2019, 07:07:17 PM
Don't know why we bother to take part. 
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Post by: jaypo on May 19, 2019, 07:13:01 PM
I know,it's been political for years now
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Post by: jillydoll on May 19, 2019, 08:42:10 PM
We're we last or near last?
Havnt watched it since , was it Buck's Fizz?   ......making your mind up...🎵🎶
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Post by: jaypo on May 19, 2019, 08:47:53 PM
Laaaaaaast  ;D
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Post by: Two hoots on May 20, 2019, 06:50:22 PM
Ive really enjoyed The Victorian House if Arts and Crafts, it's been in BBC 2 at 7 pm. I find arts and crafts designs beautiful so it's been perfect for my taste, the lady metalworker made a fabulous dish and clock, I wish I was as talented  :)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on June 02, 2019, 04:46:06 PM
Watching a programme about the Congo which I haven't seen B4. 
Antiques RdShow later........
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Post by: Foxylady on June 02, 2019, 06:38:07 PM
I'm a bit of a forensic geek, as in I love these type of documentary's, who dunnit's aswell as any medical documentary's....how boring am I?? ;D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on June 03, 2019, 01:32:12 PM
OK forensic Fox - will my nail grow out and bring the splinter up with it?
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Post by: Foxylady on June 03, 2019, 07:00:05 PM
Hi CLKD, sounds painful. I'm assuming when you've been soaking it you were hoping it would maybe draw it & your unable to retrieve it with tweezers or a needle? You could try a dressing with magnesium sulphate (can buy a wee pot from chemist) as a poltice to draw it. Otherwise given time it should come away just keep it clean.
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Post by: CLKD on June 03, 2019, 09:21:27 PM
Using magnesium sulphate by dribbling it into the nail hoping it will seep through to the embedded splinter.  Too far down to reach  :-X ... no swelling, no redness, sore but no infection. 
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Post by: Cazikins on June 03, 2019, 09:23:18 PM
Pop into your local chemist & get them to have a look at it, see if they can help you with something.

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Post by: CLKD on June 03, 2019, 09:26:44 PM
 :thankyou:  I have shown it 2 our pharmacist friend ...... doing all the 'right' things  8)

watching Ozzie gold hunters who are removing a large snake from their digging area ....
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Sparrow on June 04, 2019, 11:49:19 AM
If you like Rob Lowe he is staring in a cop drama. Wednesday, 9pm, ITV.

It's set in Lincolnshire. Yes, that's right Lincolnshire.  :)
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Post by: littleminnie on June 04, 2019, 02:41:20 PM
63 Up?
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Post by: CLKD on June 04, 2019, 03:14:10 PM
I read the review yesterday ...... no one asked me to take part  ;D ........ wonder if menopause will be mentioned ?  ;)
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Post by: Sparrow on June 05, 2019, 12:43:39 PM
Saw the trailer but wasn't impressed. I am forever recording programmes and never watching them so have to be more selective.
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Post by: jaypo on June 05, 2019, 02:29:41 PM
63 Up?
I watched this but it made me a bit sad,shows how quickly life goes by😢
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Post by: littleminnie on June 05, 2019, 03:39:39 PM
I haven't actually watched 63 up, lol
I was replying to Shadyglade who said there was a cop drama on at 9pm Wednesday on ITV.  But our TV guide says it was 63 up at that time.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: jaypo on June 05, 2019, 03:54:16 PM
Oops 😆😂
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Sparrow on June 05, 2019, 04:29:45 PM
I haven't actually watched 63 up, lol
I was replying to Shadyglade who said there was a cop drama on at 9pm Wednesday on ITV.  But our TV guide says it was 63 up at that time.

Sorry LM, I think it starts next week.

Yep, just checked. 12th June, 9pm, ITV.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: littleminnie on June 05, 2019, 04:54:22 PM
Ah yes.  Wild Bill. 🙂
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: littleminnie on June 05, 2019, 04:55:08 PM
Killing Eve is back too.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Yorkshire Girl on June 05, 2019, 06:28:35 PM
Oohhhh yes Killing Eve looking forward to that. Just hope it's as good as last series!
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Post by: Lanzalover on June 14, 2019, 05:02:39 PM
Finished watching the second series of Killing Eve last night nowhere near as good as series 1

Lanzalover x
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Post by: jaypo on June 14, 2019, 05:18:59 PM
Fleabag is funny
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Post by: JaneinPen on June 14, 2019, 05:27:57 PM
Finished watching the second series of Killing Eve last night nowhere near as good as series 1

Lanzalover x
no w did you manage to see the whole of series 2 Lanzalover?
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Post by: jillydoll on June 14, 2019, 05:40:32 PM
Just started watching 2 nd series of Big Little Lies....
And can't wait to watch Killing Eve...
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Lanzalover on June 14, 2019, 06:39:32 PM
Re Killing Eve you can download the whole series from BBC iplayer

Lanzalover x
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Post by: jillydoll on June 14, 2019, 06:54:42 PM
Yes Lanza, thanx....🙂
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Post by: pants46 on June 16, 2019, 12:12:11 AM
Just watched both series of Fleabag (over 3 evenings). Oh golly gosh - it was wonderful. I laughed. I cried. I snortled my camomile tea. I had to eat chocolate.  ;D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: littleminnie on June 16, 2019, 07:48:34 AM
Only watched one episode up to now of Killing Eve S2. 
Just started Designated Survivor S3
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: JaneinPen on June 16, 2019, 10:27:55 AM
Re Killing Eve you can download the whole series from BBC iplayer

Lanzalover x
Thanks.  They did say at the end of episode 2 that it was on the iPlayer box sets but had already downloaded them thanks to your post 👍
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Post by: Dierdre on June 16, 2019, 10:30:37 AM
Anyone watching Love Island? I usually hate these reality shows but got addicted to this last year.
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Post by: CLKD on June 16, 2019, 01:58:57 PM
Nope.  I grew up in a dysfunctional family so I wouldn't find that entertaining.  I could write a script though  ;D

MotoGP followed by Pro-cycling ;-)
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Post by: jillydoll on June 16, 2019, 03:45:52 PM
No, not love island, not my thing...makes me feel old...👵🏼

Second series of Big Little Lies started good.  Meryl Streep's in this one..🙂
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: jaypo on June 16, 2019, 05:36:08 PM
Just watched both series of Fleabag (over 3 evenings). Oh golly gosh - it was wonderful. I laughed. I cried. I snortled my camomile tea. I had to eat chocolate.  ;D
I love fleabag too,so funny but sad at the same time,Olivia Coleman is brilliant
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Post by: Dierdre on June 16, 2019, 06:28:26 PM
I know what you mean jillydoll, it certainly has given me an incentive to go on a diet and loose weight ready for my holiday in August  ;)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: jillydoll on June 16, 2019, 09:24:47 PM
Oh well done Deirdre, good luck, you'll look a million dollars on the 🏖 beach. 😉 :madeyes:
Where you off to nice?
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Post by: Dierdre on June 17, 2019, 06:15:52 AM
Usual place, Lanzarote for 3 weeks. Will be a bit special this time as my niece will be having her baby while we're there unless she's had her early, either way well get to meet her first hand instead of photos and waiting for months until the next visit.
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Post by: jaypo on June 17, 2019, 07:22:27 AM
Just been watching breakfast news and there was a bit about the overuse of words but I didn't hear a mention about the word SO,aaaaaarrrgghhhhh it drives me crazy & I even have to switch tv off if there's a guest or whatever who starts EVERYTHING with So,interviewer....can I ask your name,guest........soooooo my name is  aaaaaaaaarrrghhhhhhh why is that a trend sweeping the country?
Sorry rant over,it's early & I've not finished my coffee
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Post by: Lanzalover on June 17, 2019, 09:40:46 AM
You rant away jaypo.

Dierdre I'm sooooooooooo jealous three weeks in Lanzarote and a new baby you lucky thing have a great time. We're not back until October  :(


Lanzalover x
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Post by: jillydoll on June 17, 2019, 10:33:59 AM
I'm with Lanza on that, 3 weeks in Lanzarote! Omg, I'd give my high teeth for that! 😂🤣
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on June 17, 2019, 04:01:54 PM
I agree 3 weeks somewhere warm would be lovely.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on June 17, 2019, 04:42:48 PM
Think back to last year, we were all sweltering  ::) - DH and I spent most of the days avoiding the heat by watching TV  8)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: jillydoll on June 17, 2019, 08:21:59 PM
True, knocked me bandy. Had heat stroke!
Still, we still need something better than what we've got now, don't we? ☹️
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Post by: jaypo on June 17, 2019, 08:24:15 PM
Noooooooooo jillywilly,hot flushes & summer don't go together 🥵🥵🥵
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Post by: jillydoll on June 17, 2019, 08:33:08 PM
But I don't get hot flushes.
I just collapse on the floor wherever I am.....🤣😂🤣😂
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Lanzalover on June 20, 2019, 05:49:16 AM
Anyone been watching Summer Rockets I'm quite enjoying it.

Lanzalover x
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Post by: jaypo on June 20, 2019, 07:21:38 AM
But I don't get hot flushes.
I just collapse on the floor wherever I am.....🤣😂🤣😂
And people step over you?😆
Never heard of summer rockets Lanza,where's it on?
Watched mock the week the other night omg it's so funny,Ed Gamble is hilarious
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Post by: Lanzalover on June 20, 2019, 04:21:51 PM
Summer of Rockets is on BBC 1 on a Wednesday

Lanzalover x
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Post by: CLKD on June 20, 2019, 06:35:35 PM
Tennis  >:( instead of Greg Wallace making loo rolls  :D - it's Murray fever .........
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Lanzalover on June 26, 2019, 05:55:20 AM
Just started watching Chernobyl last night interesting but it certainly doesn't aid sleep I've I had very vivid dreams all night !!

Lanzalover x
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Post by: jaypo on June 26, 2019, 11:17:40 AM
I watched Ross Kemp in Papua New Guinea last night,I never realised what an awful place it was,was really harrowing to watch,women get raped daily,why doesn't anyone step in and help?😢
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Post by: Krystal on June 26, 2019, 07:09:25 PM
I like Ross Kemp when he takes part in honest documentaries which depict the difficulties in which some people have to live it makes me appreciate what a good country England is to live in despite all our daily moans and groans.

Have just watched the two episodes of Wild Bill and cannot make my mind up (Wed ITV 9.00) there is humour of a sort, the storylines wobbly and acting not sure. The storyline of an American cop coming to the UK to work is plausible. I will have to watch the rest to see what happens. 

There is the repeat of Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun. I find this compelling even though I have seen it before. Those who take part in the show are such genuine people who really seem to care for one another and by their own admission live on very little money. Those who work have more than one job to make ends meet and those who live on their pensions are very resourceful making the most of everything and euro they have. Good luck to them.

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Post by: jillydoll on June 26, 2019, 07:25:44 PM
Yes absolutely Krystal. It takes guts to leave everything and go live over there.
I wish em all the best too.
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Post by: CLKD on June 26, 2019, 10:10:13 PM
One doesn't need as much dosh in Spain though  ;).  My friend lived in Spain in the Winter (October-Feb.), Malta in the Spring (Feb.-April), kept a flat here when she wanted to see her family but rarely visited when it was raining here  ::). 

I watched the programme about transgender and sport ........ I will probably watch it again on catch up as it was very technical.
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Post by: Sparrow on July 03, 2019, 09:05:48 PM
Just watched the last episode of The Restaurant that makes Mistakes.  So moving and uplifting.  So pleased the experiment had such good results.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Krystal on July 06, 2019, 03:51:18 PM
It is good that society is prepared to open up to make and watch programmes about those who are not so able, such as the TV programme The Restaurant which makes Mistakes. Those taking part had courage to be filmed. I read a caption once that said 'a mistake is evidence that someone tried to do something' how positive that saying is.

The last episode of Gentleman Jack is tomorrow, I have found it to be compelling to watch each week, Suranne Jones is a good actress to have taken the role on so well.  I have enjoyed watching this as women were historically subservient in society with very little power in their own destiny compared to what we have today. It makes me think aspects of her behaviour must have been outrageous and totally unacceptable but as always money can conquer all.

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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on July 06, 2019, 03:54:29 PM
I'm watching Gentleman Jack, apparently they are making a second series
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Post by: littleminnie on July 07, 2019, 07:57:29 AM
Just finished watched Chernobyl

Programmes on the go
Designated Survivor
Killing Eve
Catch 22
Supervet
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Post by: CLKD on July 07, 2019, 08:00:58 AM
We watched a programme about chariot racing in Roman times.  2 horses to control, then 4 and then 6.  Large horses being controlled by a rider in a very small basket  :o

We caught up with Will Millard fishing and George, ?an entomologist ? who was diagnosed with skin cancer.  He followed his treatment, histology slides, drug therapy closely with the Team and I think we all shed a tear when the new treatment worked. 

MotoGP and le Tour today ..... what's not to like.
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Post by: jillydoll on July 13, 2019, 05:59:09 PM
Harry Hills Alien Capsule, is brilliant....
Right up my street....

Been watching old ‘Bottom' episodes.......great....
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on July 13, 2019, 06:03:49 PM
Can't stand either  ::)

Nowt much on ...........
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Post by: jaypo on July 13, 2019, 06:14:48 PM
Would I lie to you is funny
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on July 13, 2019, 06:15:04 PM
Nope  ;D
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Post by: jaypo on July 13, 2019, 06:16:08 PM
Are you a grump today clkd 😆😂🤣
Ok,what about frasier?
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Post by: CLKD on July 13, 2019, 06:16:42 PM
Yep - and The Big Bang programme with Sheldon  :D
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Post by: jillydoll on July 13, 2019, 06:32:31 PM
How about Catch Phrase?
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Post by: CLKD on July 13, 2019, 06:40:28 PM
Never heard of it ........ Tipping Point keeps my brain active  8)
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Post by: jillydoll on July 13, 2019, 06:41:09 PM
The chase?
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Post by: CLKD on July 13, 2019, 06:42:04 PM
Never. 
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Post by: jaypo on July 13, 2019, 06:59:16 PM
Pointless?
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Post by: jillydoll on July 13, 2019, 07:32:05 PM
What is Jay? The program or this conversation? 🤣😂🤣😂
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on July 13, 2019, 07:34:26 PM
That programme.  Can't see the point  ::)

Watching Tony Robinson walking beside the Thames
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Post by: jillydoll on July 13, 2019, 07:36:33 PM
Nor me.....🙄

I'm still watching Grantchester....over n over....I love it....🤷‍♀️
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on July 13, 2019, 07:37:19 PM
Not seen anything like that since, oh, Penmarric and Thorn Birds  ;D [those are the 2 books that I would take to my desert island]
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Post by: jillydoll on July 13, 2019, 07:41:06 PM
Aww Thorn Birds, my mom loved that.....I've never seen it..
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Post by: Foxylady on July 14, 2019, 08:05:57 AM
Anyone watching Dark Money? Id recorded it (first 2 episodes last Mon/Tues) watched first one yesterday.
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on July 14, 2019, 02:58:14 PM
Looking forward to final series of Poldark tonight :)
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Post by: jaypo on July 14, 2019, 08:22:39 PM
Louix Theroux away to be on,returning to the most hated family in America, I know I'm gonna be screaming at the tv,they are total religious nutcases
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Post by: CLKD on July 14, 2019, 08:24:11 PM
 ;D

I was shouting at the TV during the Cricket World Cup Final  :D.  Now it's about chocolate.
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Post by: littleminnie on July 15, 2019, 08:10:21 AM
Loving Dark Money Foxylady.
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Post by: Sparrow on July 15, 2019, 08:16:20 AM
Watching Agatha Raisin on Sky at the moment. Just so funny.  ;D
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Post by: jillydoll on July 15, 2019, 02:05:54 PM
Just started watching Narcos......it's quite good....and true......
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Post by: CLKD on July 28, 2019, 08:28:03 PM
Watching girls making shoes: make from chocolate  :-* :-*

Lovely idea for a wedding or anniversary ....... we've been together 50 years in February  :whist:
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Post by: littleminnie on July 29, 2019, 07:36:45 AM
Football season starts a week on Friday.
Then the Autumn tv programme will start.
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Post by: CLKD on July 29, 2019, 11:59:35 AM
It'll be C.cards in the shops soon  :D

Did anyone watch them making chocolate shoes: to send to Dubai  :-\  ::)
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Post by: jaypo on July 29, 2019, 03:27:00 PM
What did you say clkd?!?!?!😆
The misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan started a new series last night,absolutely brilliant programme
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Post by: CLKD on July 29, 2019, 10:12:37 PM
your heard

 ;D  :-X
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Post by: jillydoll on July 30, 2019, 07:37:01 PM
NOOOOO, NOT the C word!    🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀

Did anyone see Carol Vordaman on Lip Sync the other night?  Well, she did a brilliant dance to All about the bass,  by Meghan Trainor.....she was fantastic....a bit cringe, but really good.
She looks amazing, wish I had a booty like that! 😏
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Post by: Two hoots on July 31, 2019, 07:40:16 AM
I loved Mortimer and Whitehouse gone fishing, series 2 starts Friday

This is how happy I am

 :parti:

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Post by: jillydoll on July 31, 2019, 07:45:16 AM
😂😆😂. Two Hoots......
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Post by: jaycee on July 31, 2019, 08:47:30 AM
jillydoll, Carol Vorderman has paid for that body and face remember!!
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Post by: jaypo on July 31, 2019, 12:45:40 PM
Yeah be more impressed if she looked like that WITHOUT surgery 😏
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Post by: jaycee on July 31, 2019, 02:49:42 PM
Television is so bad especially at weekend that i have even resorted to watching the shopping channels >:( or spend my time on the internet
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Post by: jillydoll on July 31, 2019, 03:55:40 PM
Yeah I suppose so....just wish I had a booty to swing round !  ;D


Totally agree with that one Jaycee, at least there’s a couple of dramas coming on soon...I,love a good drama me.... 
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Post by: CLKD on July 31, 2019, 04:57:14 PM
Can't stand Whitehouse and that other chap  >:(

Who do you think you are and have to catch up on the adoption programme which was on at the same time on Monday  ::)
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Post by: littleminnie on July 31, 2019, 05:45:34 PM
I loved Mortimer and Whitehouse gone fishing, series 2 starts Friday

This is how happy I am

 :parti:

Love that programme and I don't even like fishing
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Post by: CLKD on July 31, 2019, 07:29:33 PM
We go fishing and can't stand them or the programme  ::)

Watching cricket from Canada ........
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Post by: Foxylady on July 31, 2019, 07:31:33 PM
Jeremy Wade fishing programme is really interesting from fishing, scenery/travelling and environmental stand points! I used to go fishing when I was a girl, remeber getting a lovely red fishing rod from santa one year, i was delighted! ;D
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Post by: CLKD on July 31, 2019, 07:39:00 PM
Jeremy's programmes are all jeopardy though  :-\ but OH! those big gobs he finds  :-X

We watch Ali and friends - in Slovenia last week, catching large carp - then they kiss them  :sick02:
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Post by: jillydoll on August 01, 2019, 03:25:41 PM
No, I don't do fish either..... :-\
Only if it's got breadcrumbs on it.... ;D
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Post by: littleminnie on August 01, 2019, 04:08:33 PM
We go fishing and can't stand them or the programme  ::)

Watching cricket from Canada ........

They make me laugh.
They have so many ailments but just carry on.
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Post by: CLKD on August 01, 2019, 08:41:02 PM
A programme about the seashore ..... rock pools  :D
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Post by: Foxylady on August 02, 2019, 05:36:38 PM
Anyone watched the I am.. programmes, colleague said they were good?
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on August 02, 2019, 05:46:34 PM
Nope.
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Post by: jaycee on August 02, 2019, 06:45:58 PM
I mainly watch the soaps, gogglebox, but preferred it with ordinary people not Celebs, didn't like gogglekids though, gone off X factor, but like BGT  ;D

I used o like the old comedys, Bread, the Liver Birds etc Rising Damp,
Hyacinth Bouquet, Fools and Horses etc,
Not keen on reality shows, wouldn't watch Katie Price ,oh and Gemma Collins new show ,] drama Queen] or Big Brother :D
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Post by: jaypo on August 02, 2019, 06:57:22 PM
Which saps are you referring to Jaycee  ;D ;D
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Post by: jaycee on August 03, 2019, 08:57:23 AM
Jaypo, lol i have corrected now ;D ;D ::)
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Post by: jaypo on August 03, 2019, 09:15:25 AM
But now you wach soaps  ;D ;D brilliant,not just me that's a numpty,you could just wach saps  ;D sorry
You made me smile
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Post by: jaycee on August 03, 2019, 10:55:49 AM
 ;D Oh dear i should read over before i post, was typing in a hurry, i think i was waiting for a phone call and trying to get my comment in before i was interrupted
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Post by: jaypo on August 03, 2019, 11:26:34 AM
 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: CLKD on August 03, 2019, 11:44:35 AM
MotoGP this weekend  :-*
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Post by: Foxylady on August 03, 2019, 02:13:55 PM
I'm a sap fan too, Emmerdale!!
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Post by: CLKD on August 03, 2019, 02:14:48 PM
Aren't they what skiers wear ...........  :D

MotoGP finished for 2day  :-\
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Post by: jaypo on August 03, 2019, 02:25:28 PM
 ;D ;D
Love a good sap me
Poor Jaycee,you do realise we're never going to let you forget it 😆😂
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Post by: jillydoll on August 03, 2019, 05:48:28 PM
I only watch emmerdale sap....😂🤣
Gone right off the others...
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Post by: jaypo on August 03, 2019, 06:03:27 PM
😆😂🤣 Jaycee loves all saps Jill
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Post by: CLKD on August 03, 2019, 07:45:09 PM
watching a programme about New Zealand, do keep up!
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Post by: jaycee on August 04, 2019, 09:07:01 AM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D :beat:  :D
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Post by: CLKD on August 04, 2019, 10:19:40 AM
 :rofl:

Who Do You Think You Are
Long Lost Families
Antiques Roadshow
MotoGP and le Tour etc.
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Post by: Dyan on August 11, 2019, 01:42:16 PM
Looking forward to the new Jane Austin drama starting soon.
I think it's called “Sanditon” ???
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Post by: Foxylady on August 11, 2019, 01:56:49 PM
Think it's called Born Priviliged started last week with Gordon Ramsay & son Jack, I thought he came across as a lovely down to earth decent young man despite the families wealth & his upbringing. Its Michelle Mone & her daughter this week.
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Post by: jaypo on August 11, 2019, 02:12:45 PM
Oh yes,saw the ads for that,missed the first one 🙄
Sharon Horgan has written a new comedy which is starting soon,about 3 women,she wrote and starred in Catastrophe,which was faaaaaaab
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Post by: Foxylady on August 11, 2019, 02:13:48 PM
Is that Deep Water jaypo with Anna Friel set in the lakes? Saw it in TV paper yesterday, looks good.
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Post by: jaypo on August 11, 2019, 02:27:23 PM
Think it's called This way is up
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Post by: Foxylady on August 11, 2019, 02:29:21 PM
Sorry just noticed you had posted a comedy, Deep Water not a comedy, still looks good though. I'll look out for that one though jaypo.
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Post by: jaypo on August 14, 2019, 06:49:36 PM
Did anyone watch the 6 o'clocK news on bbc'they were doing a bit on train fares and comparing prices from station to station and they had edinbugh to Glasgow!?!? Bad spelling mistake for the beeb
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Post by: jillydoll on August 14, 2019, 06:55:24 PM
No. 😆 we all spell it like that! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

New drama tonight, Deep Water....I'm watching it...

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Post by: CLKD on August 14, 2019, 07:25:36 PM
There's nowt on  >:( so am watching 'dirt quake' - with Steve Parrish  :-*
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Post by: Taz2 on August 15, 2019, 08:32:28 AM
Just finished watching this series of Keeping Faith. I fast forwarded through the boring bits  ;D

Taz x
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Post by: jillydoll on August 15, 2019, 09:17:16 AM
Watched that Deep Water last night, it's ok, but I'm waiting to see if it gets any better. 🤷‍♀️
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on August 15, 2019, 03:13:20 PM
Didn't bother with new series of Keeping Faith. Last night I watched Sacred Wonders after leaving tv on last week when it came on, it was fascinating so watched again last night.
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Post by: Krystal on August 21, 2019, 03:30:07 PM
Channel 4 Bake Off next Tuesday 27 August at 8.00 pm Channel 4. The show has already been criticised by the media as all the contestants are under 60 years of age. 
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Post by: Foxylady on August 21, 2019, 07:35:59 PM
I love Bake Off Krystal, will be watching!!
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Post by: Sparrow on September 05, 2019, 03:47:48 PM
Take a look at the Mash Report, BBC 2 tonight.

Very funny. ;D
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Post by: Foxylady on September 05, 2019, 07:47:49 PM
Anyone watching A Confession, It was on Monday but I watched it tonight, it's great!
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Post by: jaypo on September 05, 2019, 08:07:08 PM
Just away to watch billy Connollys tour of the US
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Post by: jillydoll on September 05, 2019, 09:41:35 PM
Yes Foxy....I watched it....can't wait for the next one....
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Post by: Foxylady on September 06, 2019, 06:18:50 PM
It's good isn't it!!
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Post by: jaycee on September 06, 2019, 06:24:47 PM
Film on tonight about my home town Scarborough written by the writer of Benidorm
Cant wait to watch it,hope it's good  :)
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Post by: jaycee on September 07, 2019, 09:40:50 AM
Turned out it's not an actual film, but a series on for 5 weeks, not much happening at the start, but ealy days yet and some good music, and beautiful scenery, looking forward to the next episode, :)
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Post by: jillydoll on September 07, 2019, 10:18:14 AM
I like Martin Freeman Foxy....was watching him in Start up....that's a good series if you get time to watch it....he plays an FBI agent, whose not your typical FBI agent....🤔
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Post by: Foxylady on September 08, 2019, 06:55:34 PM
Ooh sounds interesting!!
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Post by: jillydoll on September 08, 2019, 07:08:33 PM
Yes, it's really good...there's two seasons of it...both just as good as each other...
It's sooo addictive...
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Post by: pants46 on September 15, 2019, 08:13:49 PM
Just watched 'A Dog's Purpose'  and blubbed. Lovely film.
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Post by: jillydoll on September 15, 2019, 08:42:24 PM
It's too weepy for me. Once I start I can't stop. It was the same with Marley and Me...
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Post by: jaypo on September 15, 2019, 08:46:03 PM
Awwwww I cried at that one too Jill 😩😭😩😭
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Post by: jillydoll on September 15, 2019, 08:54:15 PM
I don't normally cry, hard as nails me...😂 but that got to me...😭😭.     
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Post by: jillydoll on September 19, 2019, 07:31:45 PM
New series of Doc Martin starts Wednesday...( I think) I love that...
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on September 20, 2019, 06:08:24 PM
Yes Jillydoll I saw a Dr Martin preview, which I'm looking forward to  - I honestly thought it wasn't coming back!
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Post by: jillydoll on September 27, 2019, 05:18:08 PM
Jay.....that series we were telling you about Two Doors Down, is on bbc two....
The Scottish sitcom, neighbours? Remember?
It's really funny...x
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Post by: CLKD on September 30, 2019, 07:08:54 PM
Bl**dy hell, I'm watching greyhound racing  :-\ ........


then I searched for properties where we used to live ........... bath time I think  :-\
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Post by: CLKD on October 10, 2019, 02:34:14 PM
Watching gymnastics from Stuttgart this afternoon  8) - I can't even touch my toes  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on October 10, 2019, 04:37:04 PM
Why?   I did ballet from age 8 until 18.  Never could touch my toes  :D but enjoyed it.  I exercise - I get out of bed, wander to the bathroom, get into clothing, walk downstairs  :whist:
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Post by: jaypo on October 11, 2019, 08:13:19 AM
Why not instead

 ;D ;D
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Post by: CLKD on October 11, 2019, 08:17:54 AM
 :D instead of what I already do - I don't have time  ;D
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Post by: jillydoll on October 11, 2019, 10:29:12 AM
Nor me, getting my skinny jeans on, is my work out....😂
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Post by: Foxylady on October 13, 2019, 07:37:36 PM
I've got Dublin Murders and Giri/hagi set to record, both starting next week & look good, who knows when I'll get chance to watch them!! x
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Post by: CLKD on October 14, 2019, 08:14:40 PM
All those CARS  :o and the parts arriving daily 'just in time' basis.  Do all those cars get sold? I am sure that transporters go up and down the Motorways here, stop for a few days in a service area, then troddle back to the beginning  :-\

And we are told that we need to 'go greener'  :rofl:

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Post by: jillydoll on October 17, 2019, 12:19:46 PM
I'm loving the new series of Doc Martin...love Martin Clunes....
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Post by: jaypo on October 17, 2019, 02:35:26 PM
New series of dog rescue was on last night,omg, I need to stop watching these programmes,I'd be no use as an RSPCA inspector,I'd batter everyone who was cruel to animals 😢
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Post by: CLKD on October 22, 2019, 05:34:45 PM
I was totally unaware that behind the scenes there are personnel tracking down via DNA where possible relatives of service men/women whose bones appear regularly in French fields.  The programme last night with Davina and Nick was really interesting. 
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Post by: CLKD on October 22, 2019, 06:34:16 PM
Now a programme about lifts in skyscrapers  :o
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Post by: Two hoots on October 31, 2019, 04:24:08 PM
Just put the tv on and King Kong from 1933 is on, this film terrified me as a child  :-\  am I brave enough to watch it on my own on Halloween

 :bat: :whist:
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on October 31, 2019, 05:03:12 PM
Never did like King Kong. Secret Life of the Zoo is back on tonight, that's more like it  ;D
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Post by: Countrygirl on October 31, 2019, 05:29:02 PM
I like a bit of murder she wrote and columbo as it's easy watching x
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on October 31, 2019, 05:38:05 PM
Used to love watching both of those CG, I really should watch some of the re-runs!
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Post by: Countrygirl on October 31, 2019, 05:41:36 PM
YG they are doing reruns every Saturday and Sunday on 5USA from 9am, I've recorded some 😂 okay quite a few lol x
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Post by: CLKD on October 31, 2019, 05:55:23 PM
U need to get out more  ;D

I watched Children in Need music making last night ......... quite interesting.
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Post by: Countrygirl on October 31, 2019, 07:11:32 PM
I would if I could CLKD, till then it's Jessica fletcher to help pass the time  ;D x
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on October 31, 2019, 07:20:57 PM
 ;D CG think I may do the same I miss Jessica Fletcher :)
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Post by: jillydoll on October 31, 2019, 07:56:47 PM
Aww columbo....love it....used to watch it with my dad. He loved it too...💕
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Post by: jaypo on October 31, 2019, 08:04:52 PM
I love escape to the chateau what a brilliant couple they are
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Post by: CLKD on November 01, 2019, 08:00:47 PM
I hope to remember to watch Ant and Decs programme, I think on Sunday.  Lovely to see them working together again and hopefully now stable and less dependant on pain medication. 

Also F1 and MotoGP on TV this weekend  :-*
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Post by: CLKD on November 02, 2019, 10:06:17 AM
Is it that you don't have time Teresa ............ we don't watch reality TV or contrived Wildlife programmes .
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Post by: jaypo on November 02, 2019, 10:13:09 AM
Don't watch sport either but have to suffer F1 coz OH loves it maybe tennis at a push,used to love it and be glued to telly but all the characters have gone,just a load of grunters these days
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Post by: CLKD on November 02, 2019, 10:21:06 AM
Yep.   I can't stand the noise on most sports but there's an 'off' button that is useful ;-)
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Post by: CLKD on November 02, 2019, 04:35:22 PM
That's sporty enough  ;D

Watching A Place in the Sun: why do these people not really understand that the properties they are shown have NO storage! that the 'double' rooms don't hold a double bed  >:(  ::) .  The balconies are : a shelf with a barrier around to stop people falling off  :o

 ;D
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Post by: Countrygirl on November 02, 2019, 04:52:49 PM
 I've just watched another Columbo  ::) ah well its crabby weather outside, so why not   ;D x
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Post by: littleminnie on November 06, 2019, 08:24:27 AM
Watched ‘His Dark Materials' as it got really good reviews.  Really liked it.
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Post by: CLKD on November 06, 2019, 09:31:50 AM
Couldn't get into it, filmed in the dark with really bad diction from the children - speaking too fast and with little or no feeling  :-\
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Post by: littleminnie on November 06, 2019, 01:38:49 PM
Oh, I was fine with it  ::)
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Post by: Sparrow on November 06, 2019, 04:18:10 PM
Perhaps the colour/contrast on your TV needs adjustment CLKD.
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on November 06, 2019, 04:22:14 PM
I didn't get on with His Dark Materials either CKLD!
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Post by: CLKD on November 06, 2019, 05:17:30 PM
Nope Shadyglade.  It's bad filming, like the Companies can't afford a light bulb  ;D.  Lord of the Rings and parts of Harry Potter are the same, I soon lose interest when diction is bad.  It wasn't allowed in my acting days  ;)

Tnx YG!
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Post by: littleminnie on November 06, 2019, 05:45:28 PM
Did you like Game of Thrones CLKD?
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Post by: CLKD on November 06, 2019, 06:29:58 PM
We are never home long enough to get into such programmes. 

Looking forwards to Ant and Dec DNA journey.
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Post by: Sparrow on November 06, 2019, 06:39:42 PM
Loved GOT.  I haven't seen the last series yet as once I have seen it, it's over, so saving it up.  However I have heard there is to be a spin off.  :cancan:
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Post by: Jellyb on November 06, 2019, 07:17:04 PM
Anyone watching Pose, on BBC2?  The 2nd series started a couple of weeks ago.
Also waiting for This Is Us to return, but it seems to have vanished in th UK.
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Post by: Foxylady on November 06, 2019, 07:43:35 PM
Just watched last nights final of Dublin Murders, bit disappointed although I did enjoy it. x
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Post by: littleminnie on November 07, 2019, 05:33:24 PM
We are never home long enough to get into such programmes. 

Looking forwards to Ant and Dec DNA journey.

You could record things then you won't miss out  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on November 07, 2019, 05:47:18 PM
Can't.  Don't have that technology any longer  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on November 07, 2019, 08:21:34 PM
Watching Chester Zoo.  New giraffe expected.  LARGE frogs ..........  :o

I do want to visit soon.  It was 2005 I think when we went.
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Post by: Cazikins on November 09, 2019, 04:46:39 PM
I'm a celebrity starts a week on Sunday... :ola: :bouncing: :banana: :ola: :bouncing: :banana:

I wonder who will be going in this year.
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Post by: jaypo on November 09, 2019, 05:09:27 PM
Are you excited cazikins, I would never have known  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on November 09, 2019, 06:18:52 PM
Not as excited as you B4 a Cruise  ;D
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Post by: jaypo on November 09, 2019, 06:56:15 PM
Oh noooooooo,nobody on the planet will be as excited as me on the 23rd December  8)
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Post by: CLKD on November 09, 2019, 08:13:56 PM
Is there room in your suitcase? Who looks after the dogs ..........

M Portillo in Oz now  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on November 10, 2019, 09:00:45 PM
It's Awful  :-\.  Filmed in the dark.  Bad diction.  Even DH is muttering and he read the book years ago  >:(

Ant and Dec next  :-*
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Post by: jaypo on November 10, 2019, 10:28:08 PM
My daughter stays at home with her friend and watches them clkd,cheaper than kennels :D
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Post by: CLKD on November 11, 2019, 10:11:51 AM
PHEW!  I wouldn't be cheaper  ;D

I cried last night.  I don't watch reality TV i.e. jungle stuff but Ant and Dec have been on my radar for ever.  They have both been through it in the last 2 years.  Hopefully now on the way back ......... 2nd part this evening  :-*
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Post by: Sparrow on November 11, 2019, 12:59:06 PM
PHEW!  I wouldn't be cheaper  ;D

I cried last night.  I don't watch reality TV i.e. jungle stuff but Ant and Dec have been on my radar for ever.  They have both been through it in the last 2 years.  Hopefully now on the way back ......... 2nd part this evening  :-*

I don't think I've watched anything they have been in since Byker Grove, which my sons used to watch.
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Post by: CLKD on November 11, 2019, 01:07:57 PM
That went by us, we'd married and moved by then. 
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Post by: CLKD on November 11, 2019, 05:19:21 PM
I was watching a place in the sun earlier - an expensive property in Spain but the toilets in the en-suite were opposite each other  :o.  All that space and it would have been knees touching  :-\ whilst perched ......... that's the first room that would have been altered !  I like a loo far away from the read of the house, not quite down the yard but in it's own room. 
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Post by: CLKD on November 11, 2019, 10:38:30 PM
Ant and Dec are related  ;D who'd have guessed  8)
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Post by: jaypo on November 12, 2019, 07:52:07 AM
Watched dog rescuers,how some people live 😳😢 they rescued a tiny little jack Russell 🐶 puppy,omg cuteness overload then watched escape to the chateau
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Post by: Sparrow on November 12, 2019, 08:07:33 AM
Watched the first episode of Dark Materials last night.  Quite liked it and would give it about six or seven out of ten.

Didn't find it 'dark' particularly, except for the night time scenes.
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Post by: littleminnie on November 12, 2019, 08:35:41 AM
We watched the 2nd one last night.  Really liked it.
War of the Worlds on Sunday.
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Post by: Sparrow on November 12, 2019, 08:36:52 AM
We watched the 2nd one last night.  Really liked it.
War of the Worlds on Sunday.

Yes, now that looks exciting.
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Post by: CLKD on November 12, 2019, 08:54:16 AM
War of the Worlds again  :o - I have it on CD with Richard Burton ....... apparently when 1st broadcast on the radio people panicked as they thought that it was a News Flash  :-\
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Post by: Sparrow on November 12, 2019, 08:59:29 AM
War of the Worlds again  :o - I have it on CD with Richard Burton ....... apparently when 1st broadcast on the radio people panicked as they thought that it was a News Flash  :-\

That was in America.  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on November 12, 2019, 09:01:18 AM
My Mum remembers it here too.   I can't recall how the topic came up  :-\ but we listened to a lot of radio then and it was probably "I remember when ............. "  I love it.  But would never go into a live showing  :o
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Post by: Sparrow on November 12, 2019, 09:09:11 AM
It was an Orson Welles recording in 1930s America.  Probably has been done here too but it was that original one that caused the panic.
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Post by: CLKD on November 12, 2019, 01:23:57 PM
Orson Welles, that's it.  It was broadcast here too. 
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Post by: jillydoll on November 15, 2019, 02:49:44 PM
I'm loving Doc Martin....Tom Conti was quest too...Caroline Catz,
Martin Clunes and Caroline Quentin are sooo good, as are all the cast..hope this is not the end.😢
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Post by: Foxylady on November 15, 2019, 04:44:01 PM
Gold digger has started off well & still enjoying gigi/haiji. x
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Post by: littleminnie on November 15, 2019, 06:36:08 PM
Just started Dublin Murders
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on November 15, 2019, 08:04:08 PM
So do I Jillydoll, this series of Doc Martin was 2 years after the last!
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Post by: Foxylady on November 15, 2019, 08:29:12 PM
you'll enjoy it littleminnie, kept us captivated at work (ie talking about it). x
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Post by: littleminnie on November 16, 2019, 10:01:37 AM
It's one you have to concentrate on (no good after a glass of wine).  Like it though.
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Post by: Two hoots on November 21, 2019, 03:50:54 PM
When I was young  :) one of the highlights of my tv viewing was Miss World, I loved that event, apparently it still takes place  :o I had no idea, with all the controversy over women's rights I am amazed  :o
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Post by: littleminnie on November 21, 2019, 05:18:43 PM
I used to watch that too.  Also loved. It's a knockout.
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Post by: CLKD on November 21, 2019, 05:19:58 PM
Miss World now there's a memory  ;D.  All those long legs and high heels  :o
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Post by: Two hoots on November 21, 2019, 05:50:45 PM
Oh yes, it's a knockout especially the international shows  :)
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Post by: jaypo on November 21, 2019, 06:12:37 PM
I know they guy on it's a knockout was shamed but I remember laughing at him laughing 😂
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Post by: CLKD on November 21, 2019, 06:13:32 PM
Yep.  Many of our programmes have a dark side  :-\ .............

Not a lot on tonight either  :-\
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Post by: Sparrow on November 21, 2019, 09:56:13 PM
Anyone watching War of the Worlds??  I found it surprisingly good.
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Post by: CLKD on November 21, 2019, 10:22:20 PM
Blast! I forget  :-\. Is it one from behind the sofa, like Dr Who?
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Post by: Sparrow on November 21, 2019, 10:23:39 PM
Oh yes, but much worse.  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on November 21, 2019, 10:28:04 PM
 :na:  :rofl: from the shed at the bottom of the garden then with curtains shut? 
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Post by: Hurdity on November 25, 2019, 08:27:50 PM
Anyone been watching the Canal Boat Diaries on BBC4? Absolutely fascinating - and what a lovely and talented guy!

Hurdity x
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Post by: CLKD on November 26, 2019, 08:53:58 PM
Last Yorkshire Farm tonight  :-\ - they seem such a well balanced, jolly family - full of praise and relaxation but getting on with daily chores. 

Elton John and Graham Norton on Thursday evening ......... I'm not an Elton fan particularly but I remember Dad coming in elated from his garage: he had a radio in there whilst doing hobbies : extolling this chap who played classical music ....... I wonder what Dad would have thought with the later shenanigans  ::).

I saw the 1st Hurdity - one has to be self sufficient, a bit like the guys on the Farm [above] and like one's own company too.
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Post by: jaypo on November 26, 2019, 09:12:54 PM
Just finished watching it clkd,what a brilliant life  those kids have,never bored and don't need iPads or an Xbox,love it
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Post by: CLKD on November 26, 2019, 10:05:50 PM
Swimming in the tarns and rivers, shivered a lot this evening and I have the fire burning  ;D

Anyone watching Dan Snow in Egypt.  Crikey.  I hadn't realised that the Tombs were that: HUGE.  Miles of them with beautifully decorated walls plus the grave artifcats.  Now I believe in Life after Death but don't want stuff - I want peace and quiet  ;D but what Dan was looking at earlier are stunning!! 
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Post by: Two hoots on November 26, 2019, 10:36:55 PM
I went to the Tutenkhamun exhibition in London earlier this month.  The detail in the items is amazing, it's so difficult to think just how old they are.  After the exhibition closes the items are going back to a permanent museum in Cairo, go and see them now otherwise it's a long journey to see them in Egypt.
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Post by: CLKD on November 27, 2019, 10:18:21 AM
Hopefully the Museum will be well protected in case of another Arab Spring.  It's the age on items that amazes me and the scale of those tombs on TV last night  :o
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Post by: jaypo on November 27, 2019, 04:33:16 PM
Jane McDonald's cruise programme back on on Friday,I just love her
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Post by: jillydoll on November 27, 2019, 04:35:32 PM
Wonder why Jay? 🤣😂🤣
You can sit and watch her now and look just like her....😂🤣😂
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Post by: jaypo on November 27, 2019, 04:36:36 PM
Noooo,she's hilarious,she'd not look out of place on a night out with us  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on November 27, 2019, 05:31:44 PM
Dan Snow on later - as well as another programme at the same time  >:( that I want to watch!
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Post by: Sparrow on November 28, 2019, 07:02:54 PM
Anyone watching Vienna Bloody.  Quite entertaining but I had read the book of the first episode and they changed it a lot.
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Post by: bear on November 28, 2019, 07:19:18 PM
Hi Shadyglade,

I like it an I'd like to read the book!

BeaR.
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Post by: CLKD on November 28, 2019, 07:30:52 PM
I tried the 1st week but couldn't see it going anyway.

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Post by: littleminnie on November 29, 2019, 09:49:31 AM
Anyone watching Cold Call?
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Post by: Sparrow on November 29, 2019, 12:06:03 PM
Nope. I don't like the main actress much.
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Post by: littleminnie on November 29, 2019, 12:59:07 PM
Ahh.  That's the end of that then lol.
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Post by: jaypo on November 30, 2019, 09:36:20 AM
Have I got news for you was funny last night
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Post by: Two hoots on November 30, 2019, 11:59:24 AM
Why are radio DJs appearing on so many tv programmes ? Ok I know in the past Chris Evans and Noel Edmonds were big stars but now every "Celebrity" programme has them  :-\ Adele from I'm a Celebrity is she a celebrity ? Dev on Strictly ? Celebrity masterchef had three  :o Or do they all have the same agent who is good at getting them on tv ?

Don't get me started on Reality STARS  :hotflash:

Think I got out of bed on the wrong side this morning  ;D


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Post by: Sparrow on November 30, 2019, 12:08:14 PM
It's all part of the 'celebrity culture'.  Not something I buy into at all.

I get very irritated when minor celebrities think they can tell the rest of us, what to do and think.  Especially when it comes to charities.  They want us to give money when they are loaded.

They are just people and no better or worse than the rest of us.
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Post by: Two hoots on November 30, 2019, 01:00:43 PM
Totally agree, especially when it comes to the environment. I support Lewis Hamilton in F1 but please don't try and tell me you think about the planet when you spend 10 months flying around the world to race a car  >:(
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Post by: Sparrow on November 30, 2019, 01:12:01 PM
Exactly 👍
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Post by: Hurdity on November 30, 2019, 04:01:04 PM
Have I got news for you was funny last night

It's nearly always funny even though it has been going for years!

Hurdity x
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Post by: jaypo on November 30, 2019, 04:23:37 PM
There was a blind comedian on it last night hurdity,he was hilarious ;D
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Post by: jillydoll on November 30, 2019, 07:15:05 PM
I love that program, also, Mock The Week is so funny too...
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Post by: jaypo on December 01, 2019, 10:46:24 AM
Oh I love mock the week,the guy with the big teeth,forget his name,is hilarious
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Post by: jillydoll on December 01, 2019, 12:51:26 PM
Do you ever watch Not Going Out....with Lee Mack...( I think) it's soo funny.
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Post by: jaypo on December 01, 2019, 01:46:12 PM
Is that him on would I lie to you'thats hilarious too
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Post by: jillydoll on December 01, 2019, 02:37:37 PM
Yes it is....he's so quick witted, I love that program too...
I like the posh one too, don't know his name...
Also, I like watching, Live At The Apollo.
Ever watch that?
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Post by: jaypo on December 01, 2019, 02:52:58 PM
Yes,well depending who's on,the gay guy is funny,somebody Allen'shaved head and quite posh but soooo hilarious
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Post by: CLKD on December 01, 2019, 03:59:25 PM
Lewis recently sold his private plane.  Now had he scrapped it I would be more in tune  ::) but he sold it to someone else? that's not green in my book!

I loved the first Going Out but it got a bit sameye  :-\
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Post by: CLKD on December 09, 2019, 08:56:40 PM
Did anyone watch 'Elizabeth is Missing' with Glenda Jackson last night?  Several years ago I tried reading the book but it lost me quite quickly. 
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Post by: jaypo on December 09, 2019, 09:23:03 PM
Didn't watch it but I saw the clips and got a shock at how old Glenda Jackson looks,last time I saw her was when she was in the Labour party!!
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Post by: CLKD on December 09, 2019, 10:48:32 PM
 ;D. she's well into her 80s I think  :D

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Post by: CLKD on December 12, 2019, 08:54:59 PM
I might have a go at the film if I can find it on catch-up.
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Post by: CLKD on December 16, 2019, 08:28:26 PM
Watching a programme about Iceland.  Oh those fox cubs  :-* and the lovely sounds of the eiders ........

Not really much on this evening  :-\
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Post by: Foxylady on December 17, 2019, 06:44:26 PM
I have responsible child recorded from lastnight, seemingly worth watching! Also sticks & stones & The Cure recording! x
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Post by: littleminnie on December 18, 2019, 08:57:34 AM
Anything decent on over Christmas?
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Post by: CLKD on December 18, 2019, 04:32:09 PM
Depends on your point of view  ;).  I will try to see Strictly even on catch-up.  Otherwise, can take it or leave it.  Still have Elton John to catch up from weeks ago  ::)
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Post by: jillydoll on December 21, 2019, 05:55:02 PM
I'm just reading his book CLKD...( Elton John)

Anyone watching,   Sticks and Stones?  Not sure I like it yet. 💁‍♀️
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Post by: Foxylady on December 21, 2019, 07:53:48 PM
I watched sticks & stones and The Cure. Sticks & stones I wasn't sure initially whether I liked it but did towards the end it was amazing how manipulative and under hand his colleagues were, but not really a surprise for anyone who has been in employment & suffered under managment/teams like that, they do exist. The Cure was very powerful, heartbreaking but empowering & heartwarming, I have so much admiration for Julie Baillie and others who fought the fight, as it said at the end another stafford is inevitable, those of us who work in the NHS see how it happens. x
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Post by: jillydoll on December 26, 2019, 08:27:45 PM
Really enjoyed Gavin and Stacey.
Looking forward to the new series.
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Post by: CLKD on December 27, 2019, 09:30:51 PM
Dolly Parton was good on C.mas Eve and now it's Fleetwood Mac  :-*
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Post by: Foxylady on December 28, 2019, 09:34:48 AM
I've got Gavin & Stacey amongst other things recorded. Did my usual watching Disney films that were on, Strictly & Bake off Xmas specials!
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Post by: Sparrow on January 02, 2020, 10:40:06 PM
Anyone been watching Dracula 🧛‍♂️.

Absolutely stonking.  ::)
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Post by: littleminnie on January 03, 2020, 11:32:55 AM
Saw the trailers but didn't fancy it.  All that gore  :sick02:   Can't even watch an operation on TV.
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Post by: Sparrow on January 03, 2020, 11:36:50 AM
Oh, but you have missed a treat.  Yes, a lot of gore, but so well acted and lots of humour as well.
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Post by: jillydoll on January 03, 2020, 05:00:26 PM
Yes, I've got to watch that.! Looking forward to it. Love a bit of Dracula. My OH only likes the  ‘old' Dracula films. So I'll be watching on my own. 🧛🏼‍♂️
I've been watching Bancroft. Which is quite good too.
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Post by: Sparrow on January 03, 2020, 06:11:43 PM
Yes, I've got to watch that.! Looking forward to it. Love a bit of Dracula. My OH only likes the  ‘old' Dracula films. So I'll be watching on my own. 🧛🏼‍♂️
I've been watching Bancroft. Which is quite good too.

You will love it. Big surprise at the end of the second episode..
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Post by: littleminnie on January 03, 2020, 06:33:39 PM
Recorded Bancroft.  Also The Cure.   There are a lot of new programmes this month. 
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Post by: jillydoll on January 03, 2020, 10:33:09 PM
Havnt seen anything about The Cure. Will have to look up that one.
I'm looking forward to the new one......something Farm? White summat or other....???? Can't remember.
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Post by: pants46 on January 03, 2020, 10:52:01 PM
White House Farm.
And Silent Witness is back.
x
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Post by: littleminnie on January 04, 2020, 09:13:14 AM
Vera, Cold Feet and Death in Paradise are back too.
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Post by: CLKD on January 05, 2020, 06:30:37 PM
The Greatest Dancer began last night  :-*
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Post by: Foxylady on January 05, 2020, 07:58:31 PM
The Cure is excellent, I watched it few weeks ago well worth recording! Also David Tennant in a new 4 part thriller channel 4 on Friday think its called Deadwater fell. x
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Post by: jillydoll on January 05, 2020, 09:07:35 PM
I thought Bancroft was good...

Will try Dracula when OH is at work...
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Post by: CLKD on January 14, 2020, 08:37:30 PM
Dog training on Channel 5  ;D - how on Earth do owners get into such a state where dogs take control  :o. why do they wait until the pup is adult B4 seeking advice!  Doberman tonight in total control because the owner doesn't want to upset his feelings !  It's a DOG  :bang: :bang: :bang:.  get a grip!

No wonder so many end up in 'rescue'  :'( and she has recently divorced, how can she run a home, children and an expensive-2-buy Doberman!!
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Post by: Cazikins on January 15, 2020, 03:03:25 PM
Dog training on Channel 5  ;D - how on Earth do owners get into such a state where dogs take control  :o. why do they wait until the pup is adult B4 seeking advice! 

Oops sounds like me at the moment CLKD with my puppy  :)
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Post by: Two hoots on January 15, 2020, 03:05:45 PM
Pottery throw down started last week on E4, love it  :) the judge cries when he likes their finished items  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on January 15, 2020, 03:08:36 PM
I saw Kath on catch up.  I HATED pottery in school and don't like pastry making 'cos bits get under my nails  :o

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Post by: jillydoll on January 15, 2020, 05:29:12 PM
Trouble is with pottery, I'm likely to throw it all over the place. Especially if my vase collapses.
🤷‍♀️ 😆😂
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Post by: jaypo on January 15, 2020, 06:41:26 PM
Yep,my temper and impatience would get the better of me 🤬🤬
That reminds me of the film Patch Adams Teresa,the old lady wanted to swim in noodles,that's a film a highly recommend,his patients weren't just a number and he used laughter as medicine
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Post by: Foxylady on January 15, 2020, 06:44:38 PM
Deadwater fell channel 4 is great. Watched Catch a Killer diary from the grave lastnight, fascinating & scarey at same time if you like that kind of thing! x
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Post by: jaypo on January 15, 2020, 07:13:14 PM
I love 24 hours in police custody also this farming life on bbc Scotland  :)
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Post by: Foxylady on January 15, 2020, 07:15:08 PM
Yes 24hrs in Police Custody also one of my fav's. OH getting a bit concerned the amount of crime/murder/thriller programmes I watch. I would love to have done forensic medicine I've I'd got better grades at school. x
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Post by: jaypo on January 15, 2020, 07:16:57 PM
It's fascinating how they solve murders etc,checking things that you'd never imagine,although I hope not too many criminals watch it  :o
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Post by: jillydoll on January 15, 2020, 07:21:26 PM
I'd just have to look at them to tell if they're guilty or not!
If they look a bit shifty, in the clink they go! 👩🏼‍✈️
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Post by: jaypo on January 15, 2020, 07:22:18 PM
If that was the case Jill I'd be in prison by now  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on January 18, 2020, 08:05:13 PM
Greatest Dancer - so much talent, if this is an iota of what we have across UK some are getting left behind.  All the trouble in the World and people are showing what can be done  :bouncing:  ........... the last group gave me goose-bumps down the base of my spine  :o the 1st to do that in this Series.  Hopefully any that don't make it will be picked up by other agencies and given opportunities!
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Post by: CLKD on January 20, 2020, 07:51:08 PM
4 anyone who loves chocolate the recent programmes on Ch5 on a Sunday at 9.00 p.m. has been interesting.  I fancy an Aero or a Crunchy  ;D
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Post by: jillydoll on January 21, 2020, 08:02:06 PM
I'm watching Deadwater Fell at the mo.
Have to say, it's really good.
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Post by: Foxylady on January 21, 2020, 08:19:42 PM
Loving it jillydoll. Also watching taken down but it's on bbc Scotland although it's based in Ireland. x
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Post by: CLKD on January 30, 2020, 06:38:12 PM
We are watching Michael Portillo in Thailand and he's with elephants.  She stood on a mine  :'( but now has a prosthesis - not sure how I feel about that but she seems happy enough.  Not bothered when it was fitted, stood blowing sand everywhere ....... presumably if she was in pain or upset she would turn on the handlers. 
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Post by: littleminnie on January 31, 2020, 08:39:56 AM
So who do you think did It? ???

I originally thought it was David Tennant but now I'm not too sure. 🤷‍♀️
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on January 31, 2020, 08:10:20 PM
I'm watching Deadwater Fell as well, last one tonight did he or didn't he?!
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Post by: Foxylady on February 02, 2020, 06:38:17 PM
Ooh I loved it was great!
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Post by: littleminnie on February 02, 2020, 06:40:47 PM
 Watching Whitehouse farm now.
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Post by: Two hoots on February 02, 2020, 07:35:15 PM
Watching Whitehouse farm now.

I'm watching this, I vaguely remember it on the news so I know the outcome  :-X

I'm Welsh so it's got a slight comedy edge with the policemans accent,  he's covered north, south and east Wales all in one sentence  ;D
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Post by: jaypo on February 02, 2020, 08:11:37 PM
Welsh,like Scottish is difficult to find the right accent,sometimes I cringe at actors trying to capture it,I can say the ?Rhonda valley? in a welsh accent ;D
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Post by: Two hoots on February 02, 2020, 08:48:28 PM
I remember hearing Timothy Spall speaking in his own accent for the first time, I was so convinced he was from the midland after seeing Auf Wiedersehen Pet  ;D :o
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Post by: jaypo on February 02, 2020, 08:49:47 PM
Oh yes,he's terribly posh isn't he ;D
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Post by: CLKD on February 04, 2020, 08:54:02 PM
Why doesn't Grahame tell owners to make the dogs stay on the floor  :-\ .......

Also those dogs running to the fence get their reward because those walking by go away - which is the whole aim  ::)

I never let mine off the floor until I knew that they would get 'off'.  I wouldn't have a dog barking whilst walking either!
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Post by: pants46 on February 12, 2020, 11:38:48 PM
Homeland. Final series. C4 Sunday.
I am soooo excited  :spin:
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Post by: CLKD on February 13, 2020, 09:21:52 AM
Pottery Throwdown - getting good now  ::)
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Post by: Two hoots on February 13, 2020, 10:19:55 AM
Homeland. Final series. C4 Sunday.
I am soooo excited  :spin:

I'm a homeland fan, the first series was brilliant, it's not as good now but still can't wait for it to start.
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on February 13, 2020, 05:16:47 PM
I'm also a Homeland fan, but agree it's not as good as the first few series, but will still watch.
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Post by: jaypo on February 13, 2020, 06:15:28 PM
Susan calman does a fab programme touring round Scotland,she's so funny
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Post by: CLKD on February 13, 2020, 07:07:51 PM
I like that too. 
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Post by: littleminnie on February 16, 2020, 08:28:16 PM
Love Homeland.
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Post by: jillydoll on February 16, 2020, 09:00:03 PM
White House Farm was good. Sad it's a true story!

Osarks starts next month. Can't wait for that...... :gym:
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Post by: CLKD on February 18, 2020, 09:16:12 PM
 ;D.   I dropped into East Enders very briefly earlier ........ the SAME people are STILL THERE  :rofl:  OK they look a lot older, I am sure that I have aged far better.  I remember the 1st programme ........ I remember the critique the next morning by Londoners  :D in my office.  Who said it wasn't in any way 'real' and 'wouldn't last' .........

Now I'm trying to get into the Award but it's all in jokes and people I've never heard of.  Thank goodness for an off button  ::). and a deep bath with very good book  ;)
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Post by: Two hoots on March 08, 2020, 11:35:43 AM
Race across the world is back tonight, I really enjoyed the first series  :) I hope this one is as good.
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Post by: Donnadoobie on March 08, 2020, 06:24:11 PM
I love Outlander!  Don't have Amazon Prime to watch the new series 5 so will have to wait until it comes out on DVD but that will be in about 10 weeks!
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Post by: jillydoll on March 09, 2020, 05:11:14 PM
Watched channel 4s, ....I Am ......series.
There's only three episodes.
Really good. 😊
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Post by: jaypo on March 09, 2020, 07:20:46 PM
Two doors down is back on the tv Jill,hysterical  ;D
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Post by: jillydoll on March 18, 2020, 05:34:15 PM
Lots of TV programs are being postponed, casualty, Eastenders, and others.
I don't watch these anyway, but a shame for the people who do. 🤷‍♀️


Sorry Jay, didn't see your post. 💖
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Post by: Two hoots on March 18, 2020, 05:59:04 PM
Pottery throw down has finished  :( sewing bee is back soon  :)
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Post by: CLKD on March 18, 2020, 06:45:26 PM
I enjoyed Throw Down even thought I hate pottery and making pastry

I like to be entertained so the 'soaps' are out for me.  Too much like my childhood  >:(

Saw a repeat from Chester Zoo earlier but the baby Ellie died  :'(

Any house selling programme

The 1 Show
Alan Titchmarshe's gardening programme last night
DH likes opal hunters etc. that's when I go to my bath  ;D
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Post by: jaypo on March 18, 2020, 06:50:56 PM
I was watching a series called fake tears of a murderer,it was so so interesting,it showed how people's body language let them down when lying.Fab
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Post by: CLKD on March 18, 2020, 06:59:53 PM
That's 1 advantage of the internet  ;D

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Post by: jillydoll on March 18, 2020, 07:04:46 PM
My OH watches the Opel one, and gold hunters, and the one about Hitler? Can't remember it's name. Think it's called Hunting Hitler. 🤷‍♀️
Oak Island too is another favourite.
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on March 18, 2020, 07:49:35 PM
I love Casualty, but not particularly bothered about it being postponed
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Post by: CLKD on March 18, 2020, 07:51:04 PM
The Repair Shop begins this evening  :-*
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Post by: Barnacle on March 18, 2020, 10:33:37 PM
My DD loves Casualty too.  My guilty pleasure is Rupauls Drag Race. It's not one i'd recommend to everyone, but it does make me laugh.
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Post by: jaypo on March 19, 2020, 08:34:02 AM
The undateables back on again,just love that programme
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Post by: CLKD on March 19, 2020, 07:15:00 PM
Plenty to watch then in these difficulty times.  The 1 Show now.  Haven't looked to see what is on later!
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Post by: Foxylady on March 21, 2020, 08:04:58 PM
I am loving Liar just now, new series starting tomorrow The Nest, looks good! x
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Post by: CLKD on April 06, 2020, 04:50:05 PM
There is so little on, a lot of repeats and as I can't remember the outcome it really doesn't matter  ;D

No sport has mixed up my regular viewing but I haven't resorted to cleaning windows yet  ;D
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Post by: jaypo on April 06, 2020, 04:55:44 PM
That programme is back with all the kiddies that have disabilities,started when they were babies,now they?re all 20,,so sad that Shelby died though  :'(
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Post by: CLKD on April 06, 2020, 06:05:52 PM
Keep up that was last week  ::) ....... 'born to be different'
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Post by: jaypo on April 06, 2020, 06:18:55 PM
That's the one,it's still on though isn't it?Amazing human beings  :)
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Post by: CLKD on April 06, 2020, 06:30:39 PM
On catch up ?

The 1 Show over for this evening
Nowt on now!
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Post by: jillydoll on April 20, 2020, 06:08:13 PM
I really recommend Ozarks.
Just finished watching the third series, and what a series it's been too. 😉
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Post by: jaypo on April 20, 2020, 06:14:57 PM
Been watching two doors down Jill on bbc I player,not sure if I'm the one that swears all the time or the one that drinks  ;D
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Post by: Two hoots on April 20, 2020, 07:24:18 PM
Love Race across the world but it's finishing Sunday  :( but sewing bee is back Wednesday  :)
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Post by: jillydoll on April 20, 2020, 09:33:36 PM
Defo, the one that swears all the time Jay. 🤬. 🤣😂
I love her I do. it's a good program that is.
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Post by: Foxylady on April 21, 2020, 05:22:15 PM
I've got it recorded Teresa, colleague said it was really good! x
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Post by: littleminnie on April 24, 2020, 08:15:33 AM
Got Disney+ to see if it's any good
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Post by: CLKD on April 24, 2020, 01:17:07 PM
I lasted about 65 mins with Big Night In it was awful  :'(  :-X and the government is going to match pound for pound !  ???
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Post by: Sparrow on April 24, 2020, 01:30:22 PM
These things always are.  Red Nose, children in Need etc.,  I don't bother with any of them.
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Post by: Lanzalover on April 24, 2020, 02:02:20 PM
I don't either Shadyglade I have no desire to be lectured by so called celebs thanks.

Lanzalover x
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Post by: Two hoots on April 24, 2020, 02:45:46 PM
Same here never watch them.
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Post by: jaypo on April 24, 2020, 02:51:05 PM
Me neither,used to when I was younger,what they class as humorous these days,isn't what I do. Geeze I'm grumpy today  ;D
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on April 24, 2020, 05:56:00 PM
I popped it on while I was busy on here! Only lasted 20mins and gave up, I never watch any of them!
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Post by: CLKD on April 24, 2020, 07:08:13 PM
Not alone here then  ::)
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Post by: jillydoll on April 25, 2020, 05:23:54 PM
Not Going Out is so funny.
You'd love that Jaypo.
it's Lee Mack.
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Post by: jaypo on April 25, 2020, 05:28:39 PM
Lee Mack is funny on would i lie to you
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Post by: Barnacle on April 25, 2020, 08:47:19 PM
MY DD (14) has a cheeky little crush on Mr Mack and Bradley Walsh, much to her Dad's displeasure. It always makes me laugh when he questions her as to why she likes "old men", his words, not mine.  :)
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Post by: CLKD on April 26, 2020, 08:20:36 AM
 ;D - be careful what he wishes for ?
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Post by: Barnacle on April 26, 2020, 10:15:03 AM
I know!. They are very similar personality wise, and what starts off as a light hearted discussion, can easily turn into WWIII.
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Post by: Sparrow on April 26, 2020, 11:04:06 AM
Re-make of Van der Valk starts tonight.

ITV, 8pm.
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Post by: jaypo on April 26, 2020, 11:10:40 AM
Awww I used to love the music to that,wonder if they?ll keep it
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Post by: Sparrow on April 26, 2020, 11:12:32 AM
Yes, same music but a new arrangement.  Not so ompy apparently.
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Post by: jaypo on April 26, 2020, 11:13:14 AM
I?ll be humming it all day now  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on April 26, 2020, 11:18:55 AM
Now I've got an Ear Worm - better than tinnitus though  ;D
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Post by: Two hoots on May 31, 2020, 02:09:31 PM
Im totally hooked on the rocket going to the space station, watched the launch last night now watching docking  :)

Ive always loved anything to do with Space  :)
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Post by: CLKD on May 31, 2020, 04:53:09 PM
We get updates to watch the Space Station ....... but I wouldn't take my feet off the ground  :o
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Post by: jillydoll on May 31, 2020, 06:32:33 PM
Yeah, we?re watching the space station too. Fascinating. 😲
 
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Post by: Salad on May 31, 2020, 07:58:57 PM
Im totally hooked on the rocket going to the space station, watched the launch last night now watching docking  :)

Ive always loved anything to do with Space  :)

Same!  :D I was out watching the Starlink sightings a couple of weeks ago. 

Did one of the Astronauts hurt his head during the docking? The pictures I've seen, one of them, I think it's Doug, is rubbing his head
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Post by: Two hoots on May 31, 2020, 09:41:57 PM
Perfect take off and journey into space then knocked his head getting through the hatch, its the sort if thing I'd do  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on June 01, 2020, 07:58:06 AM
OUCH ! yep that would be me too  ::)
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Post by: Salad on June 01, 2020, 08:49:38 AM
Perfect take off and journey into space then knocked his head getting through the hatch, its the sort if thing I'd do  ;D
OUCH ! yep that would be me too  ::)

And me!  ;D

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Post by: CLKD on June 01, 2020, 11:02:28 AM
Does a bruise colour up the same in space as on Earth ? and does a bump hurt as much ?
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Post by: Two hoots on June 01, 2020, 12:03:43 PM
I think it hurt because he kept touching it then put a cloth on it as if it was cut  ::)

I couldn't go into space or on a submarine, I dont think I'm claustrophobic but I couldn't cope with all that time with no fresh air  :o
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Post by: CLKD on June 01, 2020, 03:29:24 PM
Like telling someone 'that's hot' but they have to touch to find out  ::)

Does blood flow faster in space?
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Post by: CLKD on June 04, 2020, 01:55:31 PM
I watched back2back long lost families foundlings stories last night, you really couldn't make it up!  What a way DNA has travelled in reuniting families.   :o. a big shock for some I expect.
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Post by: CLKD on June 04, 2020, 05:48:01 PM
OH! how did that work out?  They could write a book ;-)
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Post by: CLKD on June 05, 2020, 07:02:09 PM
I saw half of a programme about John Williams, I had forgotten how lovely it is to watch him playing - back from 1977 ...... much better than putting a record on ;-).
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Post by: CLKD on June 05, 2020, 08:05:12 PM
Did they write the book ;-)

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Post by: CLKD on June 06, 2020, 09:23:35 AM
I'll Proof Read it ;-)
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Post by: Sparrow on June 07, 2020, 08:25:50 AM
Sitting In Limbo
BBC 1
8.30pm, tomorrow the 8th June.

Please, please try and watch this.  It's such an important portrait of the Windrush scandal which is particularly relevant at the moment.
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Post by: CLKD on June 09, 2020, 07:05:50 PM
I prefer many of the BBC programmes under lock down.  Less crap trying to fill in gaps !
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Post by: littleminnie on June 10, 2020, 11:26:14 AM
Not much on ordinary TV, good job we have Netflix
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Post by: CLKD on June 10, 2020, 12:22:28 PM
Don't have time for 'Netflix'  ::)
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Post by: jaypo on June 10, 2020, 01:18:49 PM
Teresa you can get a free trial for Netflix,we got it then just cancelled it was really easy xx
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Post by: CLKD on June 10, 2020, 03:41:05 PM
Oh we're 1 better Teresa - we have internet etc. but I don't know how to work it, as for a smart phone  ;D
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Post by: jaypo on June 10, 2020, 05:06:00 PM
Haha and I thought I was a technophobe  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on June 10, 2020, 05:26:13 PM
Nope.  We have electricity and running water ......... as well as wifi .  May venture from The Cave eventually ;-).
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Post by: littleminnie on June 10, 2020, 05:36:12 PM
Don't have time for 'Netflix'  ::)

But you like watching TV
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Post by: CLKD on June 10, 2020, 05:39:32 PM
Yep.  We also watch iPlayer and MotoGP on some form of broadband ........... on the computer. Don't know how that works though  ;D

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Post by: littleminnie on June 10, 2020, 05:41:38 PM
Why don't you watch IPlayer in your TV?
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Post by: CLKD on June 10, 2020, 05:42:13 PM
It's an old TV  ;D or perhaps we do and I don't understand ....... as long as we don't get a blip in MotoGP I'm a happy Fan.
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Post by: littleminnie on June 10, 2020, 05:44:43 PM
Treat yourself to a smart TV, they are amazing
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Post by: jillydoll on June 27, 2020, 05:59:12 PM
I must say, Tomaz Shaffernaker ( s) who does the weather on the BBC channel, is looking rather over grown, ;D   His hair that is!   ;D ;D
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Post by: CLKD on June 27, 2020, 06:23:28 PM
I think he's gorgeous  ;D

Nought on tonight  >:(.  Unless 1 is into Glastonbury 'live' re-runs.  Am watching an Escape to somewhere abroad from 2009  :o
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Post by: jillydoll on June 27, 2020, 06:28:57 PM
Phurrrrrr, so do I CLKD. 😜 but he'd have to wear a hat if he took me out. 😂🤣
( I can dream can't I ? ) 🤔🤫. 😆
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Post by: jillydoll on June 27, 2020, 07:13:19 PM
Never seen that Theresa. I like spooky films too, but won't watch them when I'm in my own.
There's enough spooky things happing in this house as it is. 🙀
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Post by: CLKD on June 27, 2020, 07:35:14 PM
My dreams are busy enough !

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Post by: Two hoots on June 27, 2020, 10:12:02 PM
I must say, Tomaz Shaffernaker ( s) who does the weather on the BBC channel, is looking rather over grown, ;D   His hair that is!   ;D ;D

He apologises on Twitter for his hair  ; have you seen his art, hes brilliant  :)
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Post by: Foxylady on June 28, 2020, 08:40:39 AM
Yeh his art work is amazing! Very talanted guy.
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Post by: jaypo on June 28, 2020, 08:59:27 AM
The golden girls are back on tv every lunchtime weekdays,they remind me of certain folks on here  ;D ;D
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Post by: CLKD on June 28, 2020, 09:08:03 AM
I LOVED the Golden Girls .............  8) so dry, so witty.
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Post by: jaypo on June 28, 2020, 11:10:56 AM
Way ahead of their time and I'm sure that's where Sex and the city got their ideas from. Anyway it's on for an hour through the week at 12.15 I think,sit and watch it while having lunch,it's still so so funny
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Post by: CLKD on June 28, 2020, 03:17:02 PM
By Arwa Haider - 1st April 2020

In these uncertain times, we need to take solace in the arts more than ever ? and so in a new series of essays, writers reflect on particular pieces of culture that bring them joy ? beginning with Arwa Haider on the classic sitcom that's still loved 35 years after it first aired.

Miami, 1985 ? the starting point for arguably one of the greatest TV shows of all time. The Golden Girls ran for seven seasons, spanning 180 episodes from that original NBC transmission 35 years ago, seizing numerous awards including Golden Globes and Emmys, and broadcasting all over the world (besides inspiring international versions, including Spain, Russia and The Philippines).

The original premise, and its star quartet, still feels exceptional: here was a prime-time sitcom that revelled in its focus on four female senior-citizen housemates.

The Golden Girls was fiercely funny, unashamedly soppy, brazenly glamorous (with an abundance of ?80s shoulder pads and hairspray), and bravely outspoken ? and there has never been a better time to treasure its legacy.
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Post by: CLKD on June 28, 2020, 03:19:09 PM
It would appear that Betty White remains alive :

Betty Marion White Ludden (n?e White; born January 17, 1922)[2] is an American actress and comedian, with the longest television career of any entertainer, spanning more than 80 years.

Regarded as a pioneer of television, she was one of the first women to exert control both in front of and behind the camera and is recognized as the first woman to produce a sitcom (Life with Elizabeth), which contributed to her receiving the honorary title Mayor of Hollywood in 1955.
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Post by: jaypo on June 28, 2020, 04:07:20 PM
Yep,she's the only one left and she was the oldest out of the four of them, I just love her
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Post by: CLKD on July 06, 2020, 04:02:26 PM
I do hate it when programmes are re-hashed.  Today's 'Repair Shop' is repeats  :( repackaged  >:(
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Post by: CLKD on July 14, 2020, 08:13:07 PM
Monica and Giles were in Macau this evening at the MGM Hotel  :o.  No way Jose would I even consider renting a room THAT HIGH  :o  :-X.  Too lavish for me. And such dull colours in the suites ............. however the Rhiad area hidden within the Hotel confines would suit better  ;D

Where the Art Is - BBC in the afternoon is very moving.  There are some talented people across the UK - some of the art work I could live with!

"Down on the Farm" was good but I swapped for the above  ::)
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Post by: jaypo on July 14, 2020, 08:50:38 PM
The Yorkshire farm back on
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Post by: littleminnie on July 15, 2020, 07:37:22 AM
Tv is never great at this time of the year, but this year it’s a lot worse. Next year probably won’t be great either. 
Netflix is worth every penny. 
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Post by: CLKD on July 15, 2020, 08:06:53 AM
I have no problem finding something to watch ..........

Homes Under the. Hammer
Bargain Hunt
Father Brown
Escape to the Country
Home is Where the Art is
Repair Shop

Turn over Channels to A Place in the Sun [Home or away]

Evenings are more difficult
The 1 Show has reverted to trying to put too much in - I feel a letter coming on  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on July 15, 2020, 10:30:11 AM
Gardening programmes are OK but after a few years, they get a bit samey.

MotoGP  :-* will begin today .......... through the computer somehow  ???
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Post by: jaypo on July 15, 2020, 11:17:44 AM
My OH likes Grand Designs
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Post by: CLKD on July 15, 2020, 11:48:57 AM
I watched the first series but found it was too much jeopardy  ;D but do LOVE George Clarke even though he's been married lots.  The OTT ideas that some have to improve property is great.

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Post by: littleminnie on July 15, 2020, 12:26:16 PM
I have no problem finding something to watch ..........

Homes Under the. Hammer
Bargain Hunt
Father Brown
Escape to the Country
Home is Where the Art is
Repair Shop


Don’t like those type of programmes much.   Don’t watch daytime TV, it’s the evenings really.  Not many decent programmes on, they are all repeats. 
Turn over Channels to A Place in the Sun [Home or away]

Evenings are more difficult
The 1 Show has reverted to trying to put too much in - I feel a letter coming on  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on July 24, 2020, 03:29:26 PM
I'm really captivated with "home is where the art is" - BBC1 weekday afternoons.   There is some real talent in this country, often I pick the opposite to what the participants does but they often go back and buy the 2nd piece anyway  :-*
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Post by: Two hoots on July 24, 2020, 05:54:24 PM
Is that Merlin that was on BBC years ago, it was good.
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Post by: Two hoots on July 24, 2020, 07:14:48 PM
I can do magic, I can make chocolate disappear in the blink of an eye  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on July 24, 2020, 07:35:29 PM
 :lol: :rofl:
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Post by: jillydoll on July 31, 2020, 05:20:59 PM
I'm watching on BBC I player, Alan Bennett's Talking Heads.
They're monologue's with different celebrities.
Really good. Always a twist at the end. 😉
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Post by: CLKD on July 31, 2020, 07:24:40 PM
I saw the first ones in the 1980s and these don't come anywhere near to the skill of those. 

Miriam Margoles is going round Oz later ........... we enjoyed the 1st programme last week. 
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Post by: jillydoll on August 01, 2020, 09:52:22 AM
Ohh, we love Miriam we do.
She's such a character.
Says it as it is, and stands no messing. 🙂
Good program that is.

Was watching her in a film with Arnold Schwarzenegger.....End Of Days....
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Post by: CLKD on August 01, 2020, 10:44:24 AM
May I confess that I have never seen film with Arnie in  :-\ ...........  ;D
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Post by: jillydoll on August 01, 2020, 03:31:17 PM
Wow Theresa. That must've been great.
Nerve racking, but what a brilliant thing to do.
Bet you were so proud afterwards. 😊

I watched Bed amongst the Lentils the other night.
I particularly liked, Martin Freeman, A chip In The Sugar. x
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Post by: CLKD on August 01, 2020, 06:27:03 PM
Giles and Monica have another 'grand hotels' programme, this week's was in Bavaria so lots of snow covered mountains  :-*.  If I were a traveller without anxiety, I would be THERE  8).  Husky driving [few huskies  :-\], skinny dipping in the spa .........
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Post by: Taz2 on August 02, 2020, 12:28:38 AM
I'm really captivated with "home is where the art is" - BBC1 weekday afternoons.   There is some real talent in this country, often I pick the opposite to what the participants does but they often go back and buy the 2nd piece anyway  :-*

My friend's piece was picked for the Scottish castle. The one with the lion? I have one of her paintings. She's a fabulous person. Very relaxed.

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on August 02, 2020, 07:24:15 AM
Was that the two lads?  I missed most of the programme ....... hopefully can get it on catch up?  With all the uprisings and Wars across the World it helps to know that there are talented people around.

One programme this week - usually I can pick correctly even when the buyers pick both - they choose something I wouldn't have in my house and disregarded the artist who painted animals, her lion was lovely.
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Post by: Taz2 on August 04, 2020, 02:54:25 PM
Yes it was the two cousins. She's a teacher as well as an artist. We all had to keep it a secret for months and months! It was good hearing about how the programme is filmed though. I didn't realise that artists don't actually apply to be part of it but are headhunted.

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on August 04, 2020, 03:17:51 PM
Cousins  :-\ ...... that's cleared that then.  One artist last week had been on previously - and didn't get picked again.
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Post by: Taz2 on August 04, 2020, 08:53:55 PM
Yes cousins. The castle had been in the family for hundreds of years.

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on August 05, 2020, 06:16:00 AM
..... and probably cold all the while.  Those stone walls  ::)

There must be a good Team of Researchers to find such talented people. I wonder how many get commissions on the back of the programme? 
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Post by: C.C. on August 06, 2020, 02:39:36 PM
I miss Sherlock  :toff:  :'(  I can't believe it's been 10 years since it aired!  Thank goodness I have the box set and Netflix! lmao ;D
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Post by: Two hoots on August 06, 2020, 04:59:11 PM
Im watching Line of Duty again, BBC are showing it on Monday and Tuesday at 9, if you havent seen it its brilliant  :)
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Post by: Foxylady on August 09, 2020, 08:04:48 AM
Anyone watched Michael Mosley's new series? It's really good/interesting even if you don't intent to do the lose a stone in 21 days, it still inspires you do think more about your health.
Watched The Deceived Channel5 last week, it was really good. x
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Post by: jillydoll on August 09, 2020, 08:25:25 AM
Oh that's the one I want to watch Foxy, couldn't  remember the name of it. I'll look that up later.
We've just watched, The Secret She Keeps. That was quite good too.
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Post by: littleminnie on August 09, 2020, 06:46:11 PM
We’ve just watch that JD.  It’s a true story but it happened in the UK.
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Post by: Foxylady on August 10, 2020, 04:11:22 PM
What channel is that on JD? x
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Post by: CLKD on September 04, 2020, 08:13:57 PM
I'm not into Asian music generally but the Proms 2night has been an eye-opener  :-*  8). who knew that 1 can play a wok ?  ;)
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Post by: jaypo on September 07, 2020, 06:45:21 PM
Yorkshire vet is on again,love that programme
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Post by: CLKD on September 07, 2020, 07:06:50 PM
too sad for me  :-\

le Tour highlights were good  ;D

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Post by: jaypo on September 08, 2020, 07:45:17 AM
It's very rarely sad clkd,they stick to the lighter side of things,the main vet trained as a student under James Herriot so they kind of keep it light hearted like the books
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Post by: CLKD on September 08, 2020, 11:14:28 AM
Anyone watch Sue Perkins on the Mexican Border, really light hearted but also sad.
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Post by: Jane50 on September 08, 2020, 03:26:23 PM
Yes, I love Sue Perkins. Enjoyed the Mekong one she did too.
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Post by: CLKD on September 08, 2020, 03:27:15 PM
She's so dry.
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Post by: CLKD on September 12, 2020, 06:26:20 PM
The Yorkshire family with 9 children have taken a new Shetland into the kitchen to get to know him better  ;D.  He is GORGEOUS - a lovely dark 'blue roan' with paler back. 
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Post by: jaypo on September 13, 2020, 09:05:50 AM
Is that our Yorkshire farm? I love that programme,what a fabulous life those kids have,you NEVER see them sitting on computers or playing games on phones (although I'm sure they do) but all outside in every weather,the little 4 year old delivered a lamb in the last series
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Post by: CLKD on September 13, 2020, 02:09:12 PM
Apparently an organisation slammed the first programmes because the kids were riding quad bikes without helmets etc..  Fair point.  But Bring 'em Up Tuff seems to work, they look out for each other and are more knowledgeable than many of their age groups.  Apparently the Dad has 2 children by another relationship.  I wonder whether off camera there is much shouting  ;D
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Post by: jaypo on September 13, 2020, 02:35:35 PM
And some others complained because they were climbing on bales,for goodness sake,I remember riding on a pile of bales that were being towed by a tractor,ok,pretty unsafe  ;D but country kids are so much healthier and you can see they all have a great imagination,hope it comes back for another series
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Post by: CLKD on September 13, 2020, 02:37:12 PM
I shiver when I think how my friend and me used to run up the store of loose grain in the barn to see how far we could go  :o - when I think what might have happened leaves me cold.

le Tour is on now  ;)
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Post by: Foxylady on September 13, 2020, 05:21:24 PM
Anyone going to watch Des? Starts tomorrow night, I've set it to record, David Tennant playing him.
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Post by: CLKD on September 13, 2020, 05:28:25 PM
Nope.
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Post by: jaypo on September 13, 2020, 05:45:05 PM
Des who?
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Post by: jillydoll on September 13, 2020, 05:58:58 PM
Yeah foxy, Des who? ........ ;D ;D.   Desmond the duck?  ;D
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Post by: Jane50 on September 13, 2020, 06:18:16 PM
Who's Desmond the Duck??   ;D

Maybe he's playing Des O'Connor??  ;D
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Post by: Foxylady on September 13, 2020, 07:06:50 PM
who on earth is desmond the duck? I know daffy duck, donald duck & Ed! It's the Dennis Nilsen (serial killer) true crime drama 3 episodes this wk!
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Post by: jaypo on September 13, 2020, 07:15:21 PM
It's ok foxy,Jill clearly hasn't taken her medication yet  ;D
LOVE YOU JILL  ;D
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Post by: Foxylady on September 13, 2020, 07:17:22 PM
 :rofl: maybe she's been having strange dreams?! quack quack. x
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Post by: CLKD on September 13, 2020, 07:55:25 PM
I think it's about a man in prison  :-\ - can't see how it will make good viewing myself, certainly the adverts. don't draw me to the programme.
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Post by: Jane50 on September 16, 2020, 06:48:19 PM
About to give Des a go... Hope it doesn't creep me out too much... Anyone else watched it yet?
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Post by: Foxylady on September 16, 2020, 07:16:37 PM
I'm with you FrannyB! x
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Post by: Jane50 on September 16, 2020, 08:55:51 PM
Watched the first two, so will watch the final one tomorrow. Brilliantly acted by David Tennant. Such a strange character, so matter of fact about everything.
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Post by: jaypo on September 17, 2020, 08:17:02 AM
Haha Teresa,Jill's still bonkers though  ;D
I enjoyed Des too,don't really like Tennant but he was excellent in this
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Post by: jillydoll on September 17, 2020, 08:45:55 AM
Desmond The Duck, is, my very lovely wooden duck in my bedroom, he wears red wellies and a red hat.  ;D ;D OH bought him for me when we were on holiday.  ;D ( medication taken, back to normal  :peace:)   :jiggy:


Anyway, yes, can't wait to watch it. Said I'd wait till OHs off work as he wants to see it too.
I agree, anything with David Tennant is worth watching.
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Post by: CLKD on September 17, 2020, 08:49:33 AM
Whereas I find him and Michael Caine, David Tennant and Michael Caine.   ::)
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Post by: CLKD on September 19, 2020, 07:47:39 PM
Jane Macdonald on Corfu ......... if we flew  :o  ;)
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Post by: littleminnie on September 20, 2020, 08:03:05 AM
Watching Des, 1 episode to go. 
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Post by: Foxylady on September 20, 2020, 09:19:00 AM
I enjoyed it. Also watched the documentary narrated by David Tennant which was on after it was really good added some clarity to things and interviews with family members etc. Horrific.
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Post by: jaypo on September 20, 2020, 05:40:53 PM
Susan calman back on with her tour of Scotland,love her,she's so funny
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Post by: CLKD on September 20, 2020, 07:08:30 PM
We watched Susan on Friday evening - it seems ages ago  :-\
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Post by: jillydoll on September 21, 2020, 06:42:18 PM
I'm watching DES. Second one tonight for us.

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Post by: CLKD on September 21, 2020, 06:45:08 PM
A Place in the Sun - lovely villas.  I can see that if I didn't have anxiety we would never be at home  :o
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Post by: Jane50 on September 21, 2020, 08:44:05 PM
Have recorded The 7. 39 to watch tomorrow. Olivia Coleman and Sheridan Smith. Watched becoming mum with Sheridan. She also has awful anxiety to contend with poor girl.
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Post by: CLKD on September 22, 2020, 04:37:34 PM
We did a catch up on the photography of vaginas [which I had seen B4] and penises - I was OK with that until the photographer brought an octopus  :sick02: and looped it round a man's ankles ........... YUK double YUK.  If I had any idea that whilst standing naked I would be asked to host an octopus  :o  :-X

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Post by: Two hoots on September 22, 2020, 06:32:35 PM
Bake off is back tonight  :)
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Post by: Jane50 on September 22, 2020, 07:48:51 PM
Yay! Loooove bake off

 :ola:
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Post by: CLKD on September 23, 2020, 08:29:28 AM
How do we get from penises, vaginas to bake off unless it was via the octopus  :o
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Post by: Sparrow on September 23, 2020, 09:28:28 AM
I don't watch Bake Off, but the Matt Lucus advert is very funny.
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Post by: CLKD on September 23, 2020, 10:41:25 AM
World Superbikes catch up last night from a damp Barcelona, British Superbikes catch up this evening.

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Post by: Dorothy on September 23, 2020, 10:46:39 AM
Anyone else watching the new All Creatures Great and Small? 

I do prefer the new James Herriot to the original - and also Helen.  But they've changed the story a lot (I can't see a Lord dating a farmer's daughter in early 1930s Yorkshire for one thing nor all the angst about wanting a better future than farming for Helen's younger sister) but I find if I just think of it as a film about rural life in Yorkshire, I enjoy it - I just can't think of it as James Herriot.
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Post by: CLKD on September 23, 2020, 11:09:37 AM
Nope.  It annoys me when 'they' decide to restring an already successful series.  'they' should keep the story, I remember laughing wildly when I read the 1st books ............  8). 
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Post by: jaypo on September 23, 2020, 02:28:29 PM
I've read all the Herriot books,they're fab
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Post by: littleminnie on September 23, 2020, 04:39:30 PM
Enjoying All Creatures Great and Small.   Never watched the original one so it’s all new to me.
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on September 24, 2020, 07:46:38 PM
We are also watching the new series of All Creatures Great & Small, I remember watching the old series as a child. Don't think I've read the books but I have them now to read.
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Post by: CLKD on September 24, 2020, 07:49:32 PM
Make sure that your pelvic floor is secure [a bit like the 'Wilt' books!]
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on September 29, 2020, 06:21:57 PM
I'm wondering why The Great British Bake Off is now on for 1hr 30mins instead of 1hr 15mins?!!
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Post by: CLKD on September 29, 2020, 06:37:21 PM
I haven't watched it for years  ::) - is it to give Matt more time for hi-jinks?
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Post by: Two hoots on September 29, 2020, 09:10:16 PM
I'm wondering why The Great British Bake Off is now on for 1hr 30mins instead of 1hr 15mins?!!

Adverts, more and more every year but it was an hour long when it was on BBC.
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Post by: Salad on September 29, 2020, 09:40:51 PM
Loved watching ‘The Write Offs’
Emotional watching their journeys.
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Post by: Foxylady on September 30, 2020, 04:55:38 PM
Loving bake off. Anyone watched 'Honour'? 2 part drama based on a true life honour killing keeley hawes. I have it recorded. x
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Post by: CLKD on September 30, 2020, 05:19:33 PM
Missed the 'write offs'  :-\ saw all the adverts for it but ........
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Post by: jaypo on September 30, 2020, 07:07:26 PM
Been watching the bbc2 programme on Harold shipman,blimey,how he got away with so many murders is astonishing,they reckon over 400!!
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Post by: CLKD on September 30, 2020, 08:31:17 PM
I said at the time: where were the Pharmacists that sold him all the medications  :-\.  Grooming was part of it too.  A GP working on his own .... where were the Nurses in the Practice when he examined patients? 
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Post by: jaypo on October 01, 2020, 08:09:06 AM
A nurse who worked with him when he was a junior dr said she wished she'd come forward at that time but I guess drs were to be revered back then,the guilt she feels now,poor thing
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Post by: jaypo on October 01, 2020, 02:41:40 PM
Same as police Teresa,you watch them on the tv these days and omg,the way they're spoken to is horrific,I was always in awe of police when I was young.
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on October 01, 2020, 06:24:42 PM
I'm wondering why The Great British Bake Off is now on for 1hr 30mins instead of 1hr 15mins?!!

Adverts, more and more every year but it was an hour long when it was on BBC.

You are right more adverts and longer
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Post by: C.C. on October 01, 2020, 06:26:17 PM
I'm wondering why The Great British Bake Off is now on for 1hr 30mins instead of 1hr 15mins?!!

Love that show!  I watch the reruns whenever they come on. I haven't seen the latest season yet. Miss Mary Berry!
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on October 01, 2020, 06:27:55 PM
So do I C.C, I've found Prue can be a bit abrupt & even rude at times, you never had that from Mary
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Post by: CLKD on October 03, 2020, 09:01:25 PM
Michael Palin reviewing his travels - I think it's 8.00 p.m. tomorrow
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Post by: littleminnie on October 04, 2020, 08:09:54 AM
Watched Honour last night.  Really good.
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Post by: Foxylady on October 04, 2020, 03:54:02 PM
Same littleminnie, it was really amazing how they managed to get them in the end, don't want to say more incase folk still to watch it.
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Post by: CLKD on October 05, 2020, 04:14:40 PM
Did anyone enjoy Michael Palin's  :-* review of his travels last night?
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Post by: jaypo on October 05, 2020, 06:36:27 PM
Aw no,forgot,was watching Susan calman
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Post by: CLKD on October 05, 2020, 09:04:47 PM
But that was Friday which day are you on  ;D

Interesting programme about male fertility ........... men really need to talk more about their health.  However, it is thought that because we have heated car seats, hot offices, houses with no air going through, that men's fertility is less than it was even 20 years ago.  When I think about waking up to frost on the inside of the glass which wasn't doubled glazed  :-\
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Post by: jaypo on October 06, 2020, 08:00:19 AM
No, I missed it on Friday   ;D was watching the repeat,I know I'm bonkers clkd but I still know what day it is..........happy Easter everyone  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on October 06, 2020, 08:54:22 AM
 :bunis:
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Post by: Foxylady on October 07, 2020, 12:59:25 PM
I thought it was just me that was dolally!! ;D
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Post by: CLKD on October 07, 2020, 01:26:06 PM
Nope.   You R in good company  ;D

OK - did anyone watch Michael Palin or the programme about 25 siblings and counting?
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Post by: jaypo on October 07, 2020, 03:39:34 PM
Whaaaaatttt foxy? On THIS forum,you've gotta be kidding  ;D
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Post by: Foxylady on October 07, 2020, 04:48:22 PM
 :ola:
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Post by: CLKD on October 13, 2020, 09:59:14 AM
Who Do You Think U R was good last night !
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Post by: Two hoots on October 13, 2020, 12:53:32 PM
Portrait artist of the year back tomorrow, I really enjoy the series but rarely agree with who they choose to go through, it may be a celebrity artist edition tomorrow.
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Post by: CLKD on October 13, 2020, 12:54:38 PM
Winter has arrived  :-\  ::)
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Post by: jaypo on October 13, 2020, 02:25:08 PM
Faking it: Tears of a crime is unmissable,it's on late on a Friday or Saturday I think but I record it,it's unbelievable what your body gives away when you're lying
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Post by: CLKD on October 13, 2020, 02:49:06 PM
Hence 'truth drugs' ;-). 
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Post by: Foxylady on October 17, 2020, 09:00:21 PM
New drama starting tomorrow night with Hugh Laurie looks good, roadkill I think it's called, got it recorded.
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Post by: Sparrow on October 17, 2020, 09:05:00 PM
New drama starting tomorrow night with Hugh Laurie looks good, roadkill I think it's called, got it recorded.

Hugh Laurie is great but the drama is about politics.  I can't really stomach politics at the moment.
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Post by: Jane50 on October 25, 2020, 09:38:26 AM
Anyone watching Bloodline on Netflix? Really enjoying it .
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Post by: Two hoots on October 25, 2020, 10:03:28 AM
Two Hoots love portrait artist..highlight of my week at the moment! ;D

Yes I really love it, such talented people, Ive even agreed with the judges choice of winners so far  :)

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Post by: jillydoll on October 25, 2020, 12:31:14 PM
I've seen Bloodline Jane. It's really good.

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Post by: Jane50 on October 25, 2020, 03:23:23 PM
On series two and it's all kicking off! See many twists and turns. Similar to Ozark, really fast paced .
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Post by: Sparrow on October 26, 2020, 10:42:28 AM
Did anyone catch the new BBC 1 magazine programme, today at 9.15, called Morning Live.

Only saw a bit but one interesting item was about washing face masks.  Apparently NON Bio detergent kills more bacteria than Bio.
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Post by: Sparrow on November 02, 2020, 10:01:44 PM
Just started watching the Sister.

Good so far.
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Post by: Jane50 on November 02, 2020, 10:36:28 PM
I might give that a go when I've finished Wanted - another Aussie drama. V. Good.
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Post by: littleminnie on November 03, 2020, 08:32:00 AM
Did anyone catch the new BBC 1 magazine programme, today at 9.15, called Morning Live.

Only saw a bit but one interesting item was about washing face masks.  Apparently NON Bio detergent kills more bacteria than Bio.

I always add the dettol laundry cleanser for good measure
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Post by: jillydoll on November 03, 2020, 02:39:11 PM
So do I, Littleminie.
Especially OHs works clothes.
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Post by: jaypo on November 03, 2020, 03:18:40 PM
I take mine to the river and scrub them on rocks  ;D
New series about (I don't know it's name) a school and it's kids and teachers,think it starts tonight,it's brilliant,a look at what goes on on a day to day basis,funny and sad
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Post by: jillydoll on November 06, 2020, 07:11:04 PM
Program on BBC I.Player..... called US. Really good.
Tom Holland.
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Post by: Sparrow on November 06, 2020, 08:19:43 PM
I watched that brilliant.

Have tissues ready for the last episode.
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Post by: jillydoll on November 06, 2020, 08:42:11 PM
Ohh, no!  😢  Can't wait to watch it now.
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Post by: littleminnie on November 14, 2020, 06:43:50 PM
Looking forward to I’m a Celebrity
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Post by: jillydoll on November 14, 2020, 06:47:38 PM
I.player again.......It's called ...'Life.'
It's much better than The Sister, which I didn't think much off at all.
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Post by: Jane50 on November 14, 2020, 09:04:02 PM
I watched Life. It was fab.

Just watched My Octopus Teacher on Netflix. So lovely.
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Post by: CLKD on November 14, 2020, 09:53:23 PM
Watched Dan Cruickshank's programme on War Grave Memorials .......... years ago DH and I were on a school trip [1969]  staying in Bruges and we went on a half day trip - must get the photos out as we can't agree which sites we were taken too.
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Post by: littleminnie on November 15, 2020, 08:48:44 AM
I enjoyed Life too.  Got a lot of box sets to watch over the winter on Sky Atlantic. 
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Post by: jillydoll on November 15, 2020, 10:09:10 AM
Isn't Peter Davidson horrible in it? 😖
I'd have put him in his place years ago!    ;D
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Post by: CLKD on November 18, 2020, 07:35:47 PM
Dr Zand on The Plague - last night, this evening and tomorrow ......... it seems that body lice were the cause of the spread, not rats and fleas!
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Post by: Jane50 on November 18, 2020, 07:39:51 PM
Maybe we gave it to the rats?  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on November 19, 2020, 09:41:13 AM
Nope - recent reading of the notes written at the time showed that not all houses were infected in any particular street.  Rats would have carried it into every building .......... whereas body lice were prevalent.  He went to Eyam last night. 
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Post by: Sparrow on November 19, 2020, 05:47:02 PM
BBC2 tonight at 9pm.

Programme about the first lockdown and how SAGE got its information from Wikipedia.

Who would have guessed.  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on November 19, 2020, 06:32:58 PM
Tnx.  Heads should roll?
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Post by: jillydoll on November 20, 2020, 10:29:22 AM
Wickipedia? 🤣😂...there's no hope for any of us! 😩

I'm watching Years & Years on BBC  I.player.
It's a good program.
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Post by: littleminnie on November 20, 2020, 12:23:20 PM
I’m a Celebrity is strange this year.  Don’t really dislike anyone.
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Post by: Cazikins on November 20, 2020, 04:13:44 PM
I’m a Celebrity is strange this year.  Don’t really dislike anyone.

I don't really like anyone much, well not yet anyway. They're all to nice at the moment.  :). What I can't work out is why they are doing their trials so late in the day. I mean Ant & Dec go into the camp "LIVE" at about 10pm to tell them who is doing it. It then looks like they do the trial straight after that as it's always filmed in the dark.
It's not the same but it's still early days yet.
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Post by: CLKD on November 20, 2020, 04:39:53 PM
I like Ant and Dec  :-*  :-*  but never watch the programme so when reading their book recently, I could skip those pages  :D
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Post by: jillydoll on November 20, 2020, 08:02:18 PM
Hello Cazikins, how ya doing honey? 👋🏼👋🏼

I like Ant and Dec. No one else does though in this house. 🤷‍♀️
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Post by: Jane50 on November 20, 2020, 08:36:40 PM
Love Ant and Dec but can't bear the bushtucker trials or the bugs , which is most of the programme really  ;D
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Post by: littleminnie on November 21, 2020, 09:34:32 AM
Any early predictions of the winner?
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Post by: jillydoll on November 22, 2020, 06:26:26 PM
The radio 1 DJ. Don't know his name.


Got the last episode of Life to watch tonight. Can't wait.
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Post by: littleminnie on November 22, 2020, 06:55:39 PM
Yes I think he’ll win too. 
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Post by: jillydoll on December 04, 2020, 06:42:07 PM
Years and years was good on BBC I.player.
Makes you wonder. 🤔
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Post by: CLKD on December 04, 2020, 07:52:54 PM
Is that wondering out loud or is it a secret  :-\  ;D

There's a programme 9.00 p.m. about building a water hole in Africa - Chris Packham - wonder if he flew to Africa  :-\  then they put a camera to see what visits.
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Post by: silverstar on December 07, 2020, 10:20:19 AM
Mystery Road, an Aussie drama about an aboriginal policeman is very good. Atmospheric music and great photography.
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Post by: Sparrow on December 07, 2020, 10:22:41 AM
Loved this Silverstar. :)

Have seen all the series that have aired in the UK, plus a film. 

Totally different.
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Post by: CLKD on December 07, 2020, 10:57:09 AM
The programme I mentioned about a water hole being built in Africa is quite interesting. It took 45 mins. after being filled B4 the 1st critter arrived  :-* - can't remember what it was though  :-\
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Post by: jaypo on December 07, 2020, 02:27:47 PM
Yay The misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan back on soon,my favourite programme
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Post by: CLKD on December 07, 2020, 03:08:03 PM
Is he worth watching jaypo?
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Post by: CLKD on December 07, 2020, 03:24:05 PM
Yep  :D - Mum wouldn't buy us the Beatric Potter books - we grew up taking from the land as a necessity so Beatrix Potter didn't seem 'real' somehow  ::).  Was it good?

Watership Down didn't do it either. 

Coronation Street 60 years old ! so no doubt there will be reruns.
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Post by: jaypo on December 07, 2020, 04:40:55 PM
Really is clkd,he goes to weird and wonderful places and usually has a guide from that place,it's just hilarious but also shows you how people live from that part of the world
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Post by: CLKD on December 07, 2020, 05:01:07 PM
I like those kinds of programmes  :-*.  I try to read him in a Sat paper, can't remember which one but he doesn't come over a humorous. 
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Post by: Sparrow on December 07, 2020, 05:44:59 PM
Anyone watching the Valhalla Murders, on BBC 4.

Icelandic detective drama.
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Post by: littleminnie on December 07, 2020, 06:23:14 PM
Does it have subtitles or is it dubbed?
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Post by: Sparrow on December 07, 2020, 07:03:46 PM
Littleminnie it is subtitled .  Personally I prefer that as the dubed ones are a bit weird.

I did start to watch the Twins but couldn't really get into that one.
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Post by: CLKD on December 10, 2020, 09:02:16 PM
It's not often I watch cookery programmes but have sat through Nadia's trip to New Orleans.  Such an eye opener, I never realised that the people from Canada fled the British to settle in the bauex - living from the waters slightly out of New Orleans creating Cajun food.  Which I thought came from the French influences.

Hopefully there will be a book.  :-)
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Post by: CLKD on December 26, 2020, 11:16:55 AM
Oh I've had a good weekend thus far:  Phantom of the Opera on C.mas Eve, Strictly last night and Les Mis later  :-*  :-* followed by Miss Saigon which we've never seen.
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Post by: jaypo on December 26, 2020, 12:01:28 PM
Would I lie to you,that lee Mack is so funny,just what you need at a time like this
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Post by: CLKD on December 26, 2020, 12:10:38 PM
Cookery programmes really annoy me  ;D - all the presenters seem to have brand new sparkly clean pans !
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Post by: littleminnie on December 26, 2020, 12:19:14 PM
Watching The Undoing.  One episode to go.  Best thing I’ve seen for ages. 
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Post by: CLKD on December 27, 2020, 11:08:17 AM
Oh it were good last night on SkyArts free to view and I've been singing Les Mis all night even in my sleep  ;D

Miss Saigon was interesting but I wouldn't watch it again. 

Apparently Lord Lloyd Webber  :-* put his musicals out for the public to watch after the West End went dark  :'(
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Post by: jaypo on December 29, 2020, 02:48:36 PM
Just watched two doors down,Xmas special,funny funny
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Post by: CLKD on December 29, 2020, 02:58:21 PM
I saw the advert last night but watched Billy Connolly - we tried Black Narcissis but it was too slow. 
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Post by: Salad on December 29, 2020, 03:00:23 PM
Watching The Undoing.  One episode to go.  Best thing I’ve seen for ages. 

Really enjoyed the series. Did leave some questions though.

I’ve really struggled finding anything to watch on ‘normal’ channels over the Christmas break-  thank goodness I’m still working my way through Grey’s Anatomy 
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Post by: jillydoll on December 29, 2020, 07:05:09 PM
Yes, I enjoyed the Undoing. Was a bit different .
I love Donald Sutherland. 
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Post by: CLKD on December 29, 2020, 07:48:44 PM
Don't look now  :o - or am I thinking of the wrong actor  :-\
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Post by: jaypo on December 29, 2020, 08:01:25 PM
Yes, I think that was him in that clkd
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Post by: CLKD on December 29, 2020, 09:45:51 PM
Crikey he's 85 years old  ;D

That film haunts me ........

Jamie and Jimmy on with Joe Wicks and Sam Smith
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Post by: CLKD on December 31, 2020, 01:52:52 PM
I'm not sure: "Perfect Pooch" a competition for dog groomers ; on TV  :-\ ?  My cocker hated having her feet touched  ;D. 
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on January 02, 2021, 02:02:03 PM


Last night at 9.00 Torvill and Dean - travelling somewhere to do some ice skating in the fresh air - I think the point is that due to climate change 'all this' is disappearing  :-X   : I really enjoyed the programme until ...........  :bang: :poke2:

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Post by: C.C. on January 02, 2021, 02:11:19 PM
Did anyone watch the new Dr.Who episode?  It aired here last night.  Sorry if it has been asked already.
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Post by: CLKD on January 02, 2021, 02:16:31 PM
It hasn't been asked and no, we no longer watch Dr Who ......... not since the Darlecks .........
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Post by: CLKD on January 02, 2021, 04:18:56 PM
Most Expensive Homes - a new programme and I've seen 2 already that have been in The Field or similar magazines, lovely to have a good nose through  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on January 03, 2021, 04:43:33 PM
We were flipping through the Channels at lunch time and found a programme about The Hollies  :-*

Country File and Antiques Road Show later.  Watching penguins now  :-*
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Post by: jaypo on January 03, 2021, 06:27:45 PM
24 hours in police custody back on tomorrow,riveting stuff,just to see how they uncover things and charge people
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Post by: CLKD on January 07, 2021, 01:23:47 PM
Watched the programme last night about boosting the immune system - determined to exercise more and have lots more massage  ;)
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Post by: jaypo on January 07, 2021, 03:24:26 PM
This farming life back on but the people in it aren't as good as last years lot
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Post by: CLKD on January 07, 2021, 04:24:08 PM
I'm watching sheep trialling now, is it the same programme? 
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Post by: jillydoll on January 07, 2021, 07:25:13 PM
I watched Torvill and Dean too. Loved the scenery. Was informative too.

Started watching a program on bbc I,player last night, called The Serpent.
Apparently it's a true story. 

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Post by: Taz2 on January 07, 2021, 10:30:30 PM
We've just watched the whole of The Serpent over the last three nights. Found it really captivating even though the subject is tragic. Very well done.

Taz x
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Post by: littleminnie on January 08, 2021, 12:53:40 PM
We have it recorded.  Love a binge watch.
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Post by: jillydoll on January 08, 2021, 01:19:39 PM
I've stopped watching it now because OH wants to watch it too.  ::)
So hopefully this weekend we will.
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Post by: Foxylady on January 08, 2021, 06:55:01 PM
Loved Torvill & Dean, gorgeous scenery. Also watching The Serpent & started watching Traces lastight, it's very intriguing - so far! x
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Post by: CLKD on January 08, 2021, 07:02:41 PM
The scenery was lovely - but T&D flew; there and back, with a team and drove all round.  Then they used gas powered machines to clear the snow so that a rink could be made.  Then we got the lecture at the end! 
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Post by: daska86 on January 08, 2021, 08:49:42 PM
Don't know where the good tv programmes have gone but I wish they'd come back, cos it's all rubbish at the moment.Struggling to find anything interesting after 8pm.
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Post by: littleminnie on January 09, 2021, 09:04:04 AM
Death In Paradise is a good watch.  The stories are corny and I don’t know how a small Island can have so many deaths but it is very lighthearted and it’s  filmed on a lovely Island.  It makes things seem a bit more normal
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Post by: CLKD on January 09, 2021, 09:59:38 AM
Would you go on holiday there  ;D - bit like the villages where Father Brown and Miss Marple live  ;)
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Post by: littleminnie on January 09, 2021, 12:40:25 PM
I would!  The beaches in the Caribbean are fabulous
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Post by: CLKD on January 09, 2021, 12:52:43 PM
 ;D. you have someone to stand Bail - in case?
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Post by: littleminnie on January 09, 2021, 06:11:12 PM
I’m going to to book an amazing holiday when all this COVID stuff is over.  :sunny: :sunny:
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Post by: jaypo on January 09, 2021, 07:21:53 PM
Good for you LM,we're hopefully going away in may to Norway but I'm not holding my breath
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Post by: Foxylady on January 10, 2021, 09:43:42 AM
Sounds great a holiday, Norway would be lovely! x
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Post by: jaypo on January 10, 2021, 12:04:15 PM
It's beautiful foxy,on par with Scotland  :)
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Post by: Padine on January 10, 2021, 02:39:23 PM
 You can see the northern lights from the north coast of Scotland and the scenery is beautiful   :thankyou: for saying that Jaypo, it's my home and I get upset when folk criticise it (I get very homesick at times, but it is so far away from all our family and I'd miss them more  :'(.....) but it is very cold (that's what vests and longjohns are made for!)

A good TV programme just now is "Traces" - an adaptation of a Val McDermid psychological mystery novel, set in Dundee (which has some lovely scenery at times, but the industrial town look about it too). I don't like Sunday night's "Serpent" series at all but I want to see the baddie caught so I must watch it!

 
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Post by: CLKD on January 10, 2021, 02:46:06 PM
I love Scotland's West Coast - never been to the East - yet  ;D.  Never bad weather, but wrong clothing ?


Watched Hotel Transylvania just now  ;D
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Post by: jaypo on January 10, 2021, 03:59:14 PM
I'm Scottish padine  :)
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Post by: Salad on January 11, 2021, 12:00:42 AM
You can see the northern lights from the north coast of Scotland and the scenery is beautiful   

A good TV programme just now is "Traces" - an adaptation of a Val McDermid psychological mystery novel, set in Dundee (which has some lovely scenery at times, but the industrial town look about it too). I don't like Sunday night's "Serpent" series at all but I want to see the baddie caught so I must watch it!

 

I’d love to see the Northern Lights  :D

I have to confess to binge watching Traces and Bridgerton- I enjoyed both of them.
I’m now watching Tin Star  :)
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Post by: C.C. on January 11, 2021, 01:45:51 PM
Just watched the first episode of the new All Creatures Great and Small.  I loved the original series growing up and this one so far looks good. It's such a heart-warming show. :)
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Post by: jaypo on January 11, 2021, 02:24:10 PM
I loved the old series too,the books are really great also  :)
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Post by: CLKD on January 11, 2021, 02:45:42 PM
The books are funny.  I don't know why successful films have to be respun  >:(. 

Tom Sharpe is really funny too  ;)
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Post by: Padine on January 12, 2021, 08:29:40 PM
HI jaypo  :hapij:

 The weatherman said the Aurora Borealis (Northern lights) were on show last night and the lovely man at 1.30 said he would love to see them too!

 Is this a cue for a wee MM trip north? Covid is very scarce up there (but so is heat  :sunny:)
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Post by: Padine on January 12, 2021, 08:30:44 PM
Does the Weather count as a TV programme? I suppose it does cos it's on TV
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Post by: CLKD on January 12, 2021, 08:46:36 PM
I saw that too - I have a camper ;-)
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Post by: jaypo on January 12, 2021, 09:00:26 PM
Hey padine 👋 :)
I've seen the northern lights only once and it was over the sea in Aberdeen,was beautiful
Oh,just away to watch mighty cruise ships  :)
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Post by: CLKD on January 15, 2021, 09:38:20 PM
Robson Green began his new programme last night
Susan Calman in her camper 'Helen' around the UK
A programme about great train journeys now on Mt Etna
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Post by: jaypo on January 16, 2021, 09:52:55 AM
What's the Susan calman programme called clkd? Missed it
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on January 16, 2021, 07:49:42 PM
Now your'e asking LOL! I can't remember - on Channel 5 last night.  That might help?  A bit  :D
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Post by: littleminnie on January 17, 2021, 09:44:16 AM
New tv programme on tonight. Finding Alice, looks good.
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Post by: CLKD on January 17, 2021, 09:57:39 AM
Through the looking glass ?

Susan Calman 'a day in ........... '
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Post by: CLKD on January 17, 2021, 03:02:38 PM
Dracula 2 this afternoon
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Post by: littleminnie on January 17, 2021, 07:07:54 PM
 ;D  I’d have to be very very bored to watch that. 
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Post by: befuddled on January 17, 2021, 08:33:44 PM

When i can't find anything good to watch, i sometimes go to iplayer for the cartoons.  Never too old for a cartoon  - Mighty Mike's the favourite  at the moment.

I might grow up one day, there's still time, but not yet!
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Post by: jillydoll on January 17, 2021, 09:42:51 PM
Ha befuddled, my son watches the old Spider-Man cartoons from when he was a small boy.
Brings back happy memories I suppose. 😊
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Post by: befuddled on January 17, 2021, 10:24:59 PM
Wacky races does that for me.  I'd love to see them again.
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Post by: jillydoll on January 17, 2021, 10:52:27 PM
Ohhh, my,  ;D I'd forgotten all about wacky races. Now that was good.
Me and my brother would watch that all the time. Loved it.
I've just had that lovely feeling of happy times when we were kids, now I'm tearing up.  :'(
But in a happy way. 🥲😊☺️ xx
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Post by: befuddled on January 17, 2021, 11:01:41 PM
I think you can find them on Amazon Prime.  Tempting to watch them again, but don't want to spoil a good memory.
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Post by: jaypo on January 18, 2021, 12:18:35 PM
Schitts creek is good and really funny,won lots of awards not long ago
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Post by: CLKD on January 18, 2021, 12:50:12 PM
Pottery Throw Down any1?
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Post by: Padine on January 18, 2021, 04:42:51 PM
The Highland Vets  -  Hope I can get it on catch up. I never watched this but apparently there’s a vet who I taught at school and she played “Annie” in the musical we put on that year ! I still see her as the little curly haired redhead who had a big voice  (she was a lovely singer too)
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Post by: CLKD on January 18, 2021, 05:14:56 PM
What a lovely memory.

Frankinstein 1 and 2 were really good  :-*
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Post by: Taz2 on January 19, 2021, 12:34:46 AM
Schitts creek is good and really funny,won lots of awards not long ago

We watched that. Really funny. I've just watched Traces over the last couple of nights but the girl annoyed me.  ;D

Taz x
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Post by: jaypo on January 19, 2021, 08:58:59 AM
Takes a while to get into Taz,we're on season 3 now and it gets better
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Post by: Taz2 on January 19, 2021, 02:33:18 PM
Ah I was meaning Traces not Schitts Creek  ;D

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on January 21, 2021, 06:57:22 PM
Programme about the effect of lockdown on our care home residents this evening with Professor Robert Howard, ITV I think  :-\
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Post by: jillydoll on January 22, 2021, 07:23:51 PM
I’m watching Upstairs Downstairs.
I’m on series two now.
It’s so good.
Keeley  Hawes is super in it.
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Post by: CLKD on January 22, 2021, 07:24:45 PM
From the 1970s?
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Post by: jillydoll on January 22, 2021, 07:29:14 PM
Yes that’s the old series. They’ve made it again.
It’s really good.
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Post by: CLKD on January 22, 2021, 07:30:05 PM
Why when a series works, re-make it?  ::)

Like the series about James Herriott - it worked the first time  8)
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Post by: littleminnie on January 23, 2021, 09:08:52 AM
Started watching Traces.  2 episodes in. 
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Post by: CLKD on January 25, 2021, 01:04:55 PM
Watched Roger Waters last night for 2 hours.  Took me back to the days when we laid on the floor in front of the fire with 1 light from the hall - enjoying 'dark side of the moon' ........
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Post by: jaypo on January 25, 2021, 02:15:32 PM
Watched the thing on BBC2 about Trump in his last few months as president,how I never broke the tv by throwing something at it I'll never know  >:(
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Post by: CLKD on January 25, 2021, 02:21:57 PM
 ;D.  there is a off button you know  ;D

Father Brown then escape to the country ........
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Post by: jaypo on January 25, 2021, 02:22:35 PM
No no clkd, I enjoyed being angry  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on January 25, 2021, 02:24:29 PM
 ;D. a woman after my own heart  ;D DH is so used to me shouting at the TV he shuts off or says "They can't hear you!"
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Post by: befuddled on January 25, 2021, 08:13:34 PM
Watched Roger Waters last night for 2 hours.  Took me back to the days when we laid on the floor in front of the fire with 1 light from the hall - enjoying 'dark side of the moon' ........

I  watched that one too.  Took me back to when I saw him at Wembley Arena about 20 years ago.  Gig ended with "Comfortably Numb"
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Post by: CLKD on January 25, 2021, 08:26:41 PM
The Lunatic always moves me to tears, not only the words but the changes in style and keys ....... I always feel with them that I'm waiting for something more. 

Watching a programme about Brass Band Competitions then it will be long lost family .........
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Post by: befuddled on January 25, 2021, 10:53:29 PM
Best thing on at the moment?  I keep seeing that malteser advert, it's just so good.

......Are you playing hide-and-seek?  No, i'm just hiding....
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Post by: CLKD on January 26, 2021, 10:06:37 AM
 ;D.  There's a Malteser advert with two deaf women - that's humorous.
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Post by: littleminnie on January 26, 2021, 11:37:48 AM
So glad the football is still on. 
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Post by: CLKD on January 26, 2021, 11:56:44 AM
 >:(. that's one Sport that should have been cancelled, all that huggy-kissy action has been spreading C-19  :'(.  The Virus is going through Teams and back room staff like the plague  :'(

Not much on this evening.  But DH and I don't look at the same things and often he will 'miss' what I might be interested in  :kick:
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Post by: littleminnie on January 26, 2021, 01:31:27 PM
When they play though they have all been tested and are negative so I don’t see a problem.  The clubs are paying for their tests so that isn’t an issue.   
Football is the most popular sport in the UK and I think it’s keeping people sane.  I would miss it if stopped.
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Post by: CLKD on January 26, 2021, 02:07:09 PM
But they are carrying the virus, otherwise there wouldn't be so many cases across each Team. 

In order to begin playing again behind closed doors, they were advised by Boris that no hi-5ing or hugs should be allowed but sports people think that they are above the public.  Some athletes are suggesting that in order to go to the Olympics that they should be higher up the vaccine order ........
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Post by: littleminnie on January 26, 2021, 02:10:20 PM
The cases have dropped now.   I agree, they shouldn’t be hugging but they should still be playing.
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Post by: CLKD on January 26, 2021, 02:15:28 PM
Would you want to hug a smelly, muddy footballer  ;D.  I'd rather wash the strip  :D
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Post by: jaypo on January 26, 2021, 02:56:09 PM
Yes please  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on January 26, 2021, 03:04:09 PM
 ;D  :lol:
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Post by: littleminnie on January 26, 2021, 04:36:02 PM
A smelly muddy MILLIONAIRE footballer.   ;D
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Post by: CLKD on January 26, 2021, 04:57:30 PM
Nope.  Happy where I am ........ although there would be an indoor heated swimming pool   ;D
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Post by: jaypo on January 26, 2021, 06:59:16 PM
Don't know what people see in them LM  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on January 27, 2021, 09:37:20 AM
We watched a very gentle programme last night, A Year on Hellvelyn. 
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Post by: littleminnie on January 27, 2021, 12:37:19 PM
Don't know what people see in them LM  ;D

Me neither  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Foxylady on January 31, 2021, 12:40:45 PM
New series starting channel 5 Mon with Jill Halfpenny, cant remember the name but sounds good. Anybody watching The Bay (I ended up binge watching the new series!). x
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Post by: CLKD on January 31, 2021, 12:42:34 PM
Not The Bay but did C Jethro Tull last night  8)
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Post by: littleminnie on February 01, 2021, 01:34:08 PM
New series starting channel 5 Mon with Jill Halfpenny, cant remember the name but sounds good. Anybody watching The Bay (I ended up binge watching the new series!). x


It’s called The Drowning. 
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Post by: CLKD on February 01, 2021, 03:19:54 PM
Sounds awful quite frankly.  In these times of death and sadness, do we really need a programme about a drowning  >:(.  I want to be entertained!  I worry about people who a) write such dramas and b) those who agree to act in them  :'(
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Post by: Taz2 on February 01, 2021, 06:27:09 PM
I'm going to watch The Drowning. Sounds interesting. I watched The Bay ( had to watch the last series first to remind me). Just binge watched It's a Sin. Very well done I thought. It's easy to forget the dreadful prejudices that the first HIV victims and their families had to cope with.

Did anyone stick with Finding Alice? I found it stupid  ;D

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on February 01, 2021, 07:03:06 PM
I plan to see The Sin in one go.

There are several new programmes this week: we gave the 1 on asking someone to repair an item then go a % of what it sells for.  Not keen on the presenter's voice nor the concept.  A cycle was offered for repair/sale but the bloke actually repairs cycles as his business  :-\.  Joanna Lumley has another series ..........

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Post by: jillydoll on February 01, 2021, 07:57:35 PM
Watching Finding Alice at the mo. It’s good.
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Post by: Cazikins on February 02, 2021, 04:28:26 PM
Oh same here JD. We don't watch too many dramas as such but this is a good one.
Also watching The Great blimey those Russians are very, very naughty.
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Post by: CLKD on February 02, 2021, 04:57:01 PM
Joanna Lumley has a new programme beginning this evening  8)
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Post by: Taz2 on February 02, 2021, 07:39:07 PM
Watching Finding Alice at the mo. It’s good.

I was so looking forward to it as it's got a great cast but I found it really irritating. I gave up on episode three then fast-forwarded through the rest  ;D

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on February 03, 2021, 09:45:55 AM
A Year on Scafell Pike last night.
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Post by: CLKD on February 07, 2021, 04:29:05 PM
Have spent the afternoon blubbing at 'Yentil'  :-*.  Musicals on TV later this evening. 
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Post by: jillydoll on February 07, 2021, 08:16:06 PM
Haha, it was good, Finding Alice, but it won’t win any awards. 😆

I’ve just watched The Durrells again, I love that era, and wish it was me in Corfu.

My brother told me about The Russians cazikins. I’m too shy for all that.  :worm:  I’d have to turn my blushing face away from the tv,  :rofl:
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Post by: CLKD on February 07, 2021, 09:21:21 PM
Sandi Tocvic [sp] has a new programme beginning on Tuesday

Watched BBC The Musicals earlier ....... not as good as I hoped
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Post by: befuddled on February 09, 2021, 08:47:50 AM
I just looked that up to see what is but came across "Hygge" on radio 4.  I'd missed that one, was it any good?  Sindhu Vee is so funny, and Grayson Perry used to grate on me a bit but he's grown on me lately.    I love watching Sandi Toksvig(?).   I always liked QI with Stephen Fry as presenter, but I like it even more since she took over. 
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Post by: CLKD on February 09, 2021, 09:43:23 AM
Long Lost Families last night whilst DH watched Fishermen in Cornwall. Will catch up with lost masterpieces on more4 in the week.

Joanna Lumley and Sandi tonight.  It happens that most of what I like to watch is all on at the same time across the Channels  >:(
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Post by: jaypo on February 09, 2021, 12:11:17 PM
I watched the police programme last night about the police who track down paedophiles,omg,it was difficult viewing,just heartbreaking
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Post by: CLKD on February 09, 2021, 12:34:08 PM
Many people think that when the clear their computers information disappears, well it doesn't which is how criminals are found.
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Post by: jaypo on February 09, 2021, 01:19:08 PM
It was absolutely fascinating how they track people down
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Post by: CLKD on February 09, 2021, 01:31:13 PM
Tiring I would think .........
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Post by: jaypo on February 09, 2021, 07:09:30 PM
And mentally draining,one officer had to stop talking as he was crying at what he'd witnessed
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Post by: CLKD on February 09, 2021, 07:45:00 PM
Joanna Lumley later.   Sandi Tosvix sometime this week .........
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Post by: CLKD on February 13, 2021, 01:04:45 PM
Watching Team Downhill from Sweden, such an adrenaline rush!  It was supposed to be held in China ......... greener probably to be in Sweden?  Our man came 4th, the 1st Brit to get that far :-).  :-*  They are standing in a howling wind getting their medals !
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Post by: CLKD on February 14, 2021, 11:10:02 AM
Watching SuperG from Cortina, Italy - brilliant blue sky, men skiing down 65% slopes  :o from top to bottom.  1 skidded at the finish into the safety fence which looks like a lot of pumped up duvets - it took ages to extricate him, his face was covered in blood. He did walk off to the Medical Centre however.
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Post by: Cazikins on February 14, 2021, 07:40:35 PM
Watched the ski jumping this afternoon from Poland (I think). Couldn't do that now - although I did go skiing 3 or 4 times in Austria when I was in my 30's. Great fun.
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Post by: CLKD on February 14, 2021, 09:06:42 PM
Eddie the Eagle was on Country File earlier.  Filmed a few years ago.

I've never been skiing which is why I love watching ...... it's on again on Tuesday I think, Red Button. 

Throw Down on catch up.
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Post by: CLKD on April 08, 2021, 05:35:34 PM
A programme, similar to Pottery Throw Down , starts next week: making jewellery.

Springtime on the Farm has been good, if a little gory at times  :o  ::). Those pygmy goats are a real wooooo HHH factor  :-*

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Post by: jillydoll on April 08, 2021, 06:46:23 PM
Eddie the Eagle film was great. I loved it.
Had me  :'( at the end.
Thoroughly recommend.


Anyone watching Line Of Duty?
Love that program.
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Post by: daska86 on April 08, 2021, 08:37:46 PM
We're watching Line of Duty, still trying to work out who, if anyone, is H.
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Post by: jaypo on April 09, 2021, 07:55:21 AM
Oh I liked that film too.
We're watching something called This is us,absolutely brilliant and great acting by all,highly recommend it,can be a bit sad at times though
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Post by: jillydoll on April 09, 2021, 09:22:32 AM
Is that the couple in trouble with they’re relationship?
They go to Amsterdam with their son?

If it is, aww I loved it.
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Post by: CLKD on April 09, 2021, 11:13:58 AM
Matt Baker's programme filmed from his parents' farm has been interesting too  8)
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Post by: jaypo on April 09, 2021, 05:27:37 PM
Nope Jill  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on April 09, 2021, 05:33:35 PM
Very little on tonight ........  so scrolling through the stations to C what might be of interest.
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Post by: jillydoll on April 09, 2021, 06:41:23 PM
Oh, not the same program? 🙄🤣😂🤣

We’ve stuck Not Going Out on. 🤷🏼‍♀️
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Post by: CLKD on April 09, 2021, 07:01:13 PM
It's wall2wall ...........

I think that we are too interconnected !

So it's been Michael Portillo on a train journey from Sheffield to Wales
Now it's a river journey through the Mosel
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Post by: littleminnie on April 10, 2021, 07:31:39 AM
Line of Duty and Keeping Faith last night. 
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Post by: jaypo on April 10, 2021, 08:45:58 AM
Nope Jill  ;D ;D
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Post by: jillydoll on April 10, 2021, 09:44:21 AM
Alright, I heard you the first time. 🤣😂🤣

Are you sure though, sounds like the same program to me? 🤣😂🤣😂🤣
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Post by: jaypo on April 10, 2021, 01:57:19 PM
NOPE JILL  ;D🤣 ;D😂
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Post by: Cazikins on April 10, 2021, 03:25:03 PM
Have I mentioned that The Grand National is on at 5.15 today?  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: CLKD on April 10, 2021, 03:25:55 PM
you might have done  ;D

Watching Amanda and Clive with their group of children on the Farm in Yorkshire.
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Post by: Cazikins on April 10, 2021, 03:28:09 PM
No you're not - you're on here.  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on April 10, 2021, 03:29:47 PM
I'm multitasking ...........  :D
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Post by: Cazikins on April 10, 2021, 03:32:44 PM
Oh that's a dangerous thing for me to do..placed my bets for the G.N. typing on here, watching the T.V. looking out the window.  :o :o
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Post by: CLKD on April 10, 2021, 03:33:44 PM
 :lol: what you seeing out the window ?
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Post by: Cazikins on April 10, 2021, 03:36:41 PM
Not much atm.
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Post by: CLKD on April 10, 2021, 03:37:19 PM
Raining here  >:(
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Post by: CLKD on April 11, 2021, 08:07:01 PM
Ade - travelling the World explaining climate change ......... talked to a Prof working for Cambridge Uni who lives on Tasmania: who travels World wide lecturing on climate change.  >:(.   Go figure !

Now there's a programme about Australia animals.
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Post by: jillydoll on April 14, 2021, 05:14:38 PM
I’m sure it’s the same program jay. 😂
Ok, ok, I’ll give up now. 🤣😂
             :na:
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Post by: jaypo on April 14, 2021, 06:55:26 PM
NO IT IS NOT JILL!!  ;D
New Yorkshire vet on last night and then the Yorkshire farm(popular place) the one with the couple with 8 kids or is it 9,blimey  :o
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Post by: CLKD on April 14, 2021, 07:29:06 PM
9 I think though Amanda doesn't know how many or when their birthdays might be  ;D
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Post by: jaypo on April 15, 2021, 07:50:13 AM
Imagine having all those kids  :o but what great kids they are,fab childhood to look back on
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Post by: CLKD on April 15, 2021, 09:20:58 AM
Usual when I was growing up.  Families of 9+ was 'normal'. 
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Post by: littleminnie on April 22, 2021, 05:36:59 PM
Only 3 more sleeps until we find out who H is in Line of Duty. 🙂
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Post by: daska86 on April 24, 2021, 08:22:53 PM
Reduced to watching Shrek
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Post by: CLKD on April 24, 2021, 08:35:20 PM
 ;D. I see something different in those films every time.  Ice Age I LOVE!

We're watching Guy Martin learning to fly a Spitfire. 
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Post by: jaypo on April 25, 2021, 08:35:00 AM
Watched a superb film last night called The Way,had Martin Sheen in it,definitely worth a watch
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Post by: Foxylady on May 04, 2021, 08:16:30 AM
Started watching new series Great Garden Restorations (or renovations can't remember which!!) on Saturday @8pm it is an interesting programme on a number of levels and it is not the usual presenters which makes it fresh and different. x
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Post by: CLKD on May 04, 2021, 09:35:08 AM
I love that! 

Did any1 guess 'H'? ..... not that it's a programme that would attract us ....... but apparently drew a huge number of viewers last week!
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Post by: jaypo on May 04, 2021, 02:10:10 PM
This farming life on BBC Scotland is ok but the farmers on it this year are as dull as dishwater
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Post by: CLKD on May 04, 2021, 02:11:05 PM
 ;D
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Post by: jillydoll on May 04, 2021, 05:54:06 PM
I was quite disappointed with the last episode tbh.
I thought ‘H’ would’ve been someone in higher rank. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Never mind, a new series has been commissioned. 😉
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Post by: Yorkshire Girl on May 11, 2021, 06:36:56 PM
Did anyone watch Three Families? Final episode tonight but I watched it earlier. It had me tears what those women had to go through, giving birth when you knew your baby would be stillborn - heart-breaking.
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Post by: CLKD on May 11, 2021, 07:21:52 PM
Nope.  It happened to my SinL in the 1970s - she had to endure 2 days of labour ........ knowing that she wouldn't even see her daughter after delivery.

Trying to watch highlight of le Giro but they are showing the Time Trail from the 1st day  :-\
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Post by: CLKD on May 12, 2021, 02:45:46 PM
Is any1 else sick of adverts 4 'soaps' - they all seem so violent! I need to be entertained, not reminded of my childhood  :-\.  I know that some households have problems with communication etc., but on TV ?!?!
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Post by: jaypo on May 12, 2021, 03:37:06 PM
I gave up on soaps a long time ago now,they all tell the same story over and over again  ???
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Post by: CLKD on May 12, 2021, 04:13:29 PM
I agree: 1 can dip into Coronation Street twice a year and still be up2date  ;D and now it's Emmerdale kicking off. 
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Post by: jaypo on May 12, 2021, 05:18:38 PM
Haha so funny,that's exactly what I said to OH
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Post by: jaypo on May 14, 2021, 12:48:53 PM
Did we all watch Davina the other night?
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Post by: CLKD on May 14, 2021, 01:56:01 PM
Yep  8).  There's a thread here somewhere and a comment from Dr Currie.
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Post by: jaypo on May 14, 2021, 06:19:15 PM
Oh thanks clkd,I'll hunt it down  :)
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Post by: CLKD on May 14, 2021, 07:15:11 PM
Sex, Myths, Menopause ;-)

Watched le Giro hilights, not the best coverage sadly. 

Now watching Gregg Wallace in Europe ....... Greece today.  Monty later  8)

MotoGP all weekend ;-)
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Post by: Foxylady on May 15, 2021, 10:29:23 AM
Yes watched it, I was presently surprised as thought it might be the 'all about me show' but it wasn't & enjoyed it as did friends who watched it. x
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Post by: jaypo on May 15, 2021, 12:17:51 PM
I don't normally like davina as she usually acts so stupidly but she was really good presenting this
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Post by: jaypo on June 18, 2021, 06:34:38 AM
Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick back on,that should please Jill  ;D
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Post by: littleminnie on June 18, 2021, 07:47:23 AM
I love Noel
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Post by: jillydoll on June 18, 2021, 08:38:52 AM
Me too LM. 😍
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Post by: CLKD on June 18, 2021, 08:52:11 AM
MotoGP from Sachunring, Germany 🇩🇪 all weekend  :-*
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Post by: jaypo on June 18, 2021, 09:21:33 AM
Well he IS free ladies  ;D
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Post by: littleminnie on June 18, 2021, 12:15:04 PM
Free and wealthy  :)
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Post by: jaypo on June 18, 2021, 03:25:09 PM
Yes but he'd not take you on holiday LM,he's not had one for over 8 years apparently
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Post by: littleminnie on June 18, 2021, 05:16:52 PM
🤔 that might be an issue
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Post by: CLKD on June 18, 2021, 06:01:14 PM
Not really, none of us can go anywhere  :D
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Post by: littleminnie on June 19, 2021, 08:24:06 AM
We can go in a luxury 5* hotel in this country and he is very wealthy  ;)
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Post by: jaypo on June 19, 2021, 08:36:00 AM
Would it really matter if you COULDN'T go on holiday with him LM?  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on June 19, 2021, 09:44:34 AM
Could you assist in order 2 B close  :D
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Post by: littleminnie on June 19, 2021, 05:02:18 PM
Would it really matter if you COULDN'T go on holiday with him LM?  ;D

Well you’re the one that brought it up!!   ;D
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Post by: CLKD on June 19, 2021, 05:41:13 PM
NOWT on tonight  >:( which may mean that we have to talk to each other  :o
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Post by: Two hoots on June 20, 2021, 01:55:06 PM
I love Noel


You need to go to Specsavers you too Jillydoll  :whist: he might be a nice person but he has a face for radio  ;)

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Post by: Harmony on June 20, 2021, 02:25:32 PM
Has anyone watched Time with Sean Bean? I watched it all on iPlayer. It's one of.the best things I've ever watched, totally compelling and brilliantly acted, especially by Sean Bean. I'm going to watch it again!

I'm very interested in psychology and sociology, and already knew that most of the inmates are people from very troubled backgrounds, and most have quite severe/severe psychological problems (hate the term mental illness!) I read a few articles about prison after watching it, and they confirmed my thoughts that prison very rarely works as a deterrent, just exacerbates the problems of those incarcerated, and doesn't benefit society. Obviously I'm not saying that murderers, paedophiles and rapists etc shouldn't be locked up, but for many, many criminals it's a revolving door.

It costs approx 30k a year to keep someone inside. 🙄 That money would be much better spent helping prevent crime, such as by preventing the poverty and disadvantage that leads many criminals to take drugs which they turn to crime to fund, though it's obviously much more complex than that. About 8/10 men in prison didn't have a father at home, or good male role model in their lives. I find that a shocking, telling statistic. Overall it really brings it home to you that the inequalities in society need to be urgently tackled. People from "good" backgrounds very rarely turn to crime.
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Post by: CLKD on June 20, 2021, 02:33:54 PM
However: during WWs I/II men were away at The Front - leaving women to wash, clean, care for the kids etc.; I think because they lived closer to relatives that kids had a get away opportunity of running to Granny or Aunty rather than in2 Gang Culture?  So we can't entirely blame a lack of role models.
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Post by: CLKD on July 07, 2021, 08:19:23 PM
Bruno and Craig on a car journey around the UK begins on Wednesday. Don't know when it was filmed as Bruno has been stuck Stateside for about a year.  Could be a relief from all that's been happening .........
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Post by: Aprilflower on July 07, 2021, 08:55:37 PM
Has anyone watched Time with Sean Bean? I watched it all on iPlayer. It's one of.the best things I've ever watched, totally compelling and brilliantly acted, especially by Sean Bean. I'm going to watch it again!

I'm very interested in psychology and sociology, and already knew that most of the inmates are people from very troubled backgrounds, and most have quite severe/severe psychological problems (hate the term mental illness!) I read a few articles about prison after watching it, and they confirmed my thoughts that prison very rarely works as a deterrent, just exacerbates the problems of those incarcerated, and doesn't benefit society. Obviously I'm not saying that murderers, paedophiles and rapists etc shouldn't be locked up, but for many, many criminals it's a revolving door.

It costs approx 30k a year to keep someone inside. 🙄 That money would be much better spent helping prevent crime, such as by preventing the poverty and disadvantage that leads many criminals to take drugs which they turn to crime to fund, though it's obviously much more complex than that. About 8/10 men in prison didn't have a father at home, or good male role model in their lives. I find that a shocking, telling statistic. Overall it really brings it home to you that the inequalities in society need to be urgently tackled. People from "good" backgrounds very rarely turn to crime.

You might like an excellent book by Chris Daws QC.  It's called Justice on Trial, and has just come out in paperback.

Covers the issues you have just mentioned.  Chris Daws is a bit of a compaigner on these issues.
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Post by: CLKD on July 08, 2021, 08:53:43 AM
Children didn't have a male role model during the World Wars ............  :-\. 

Talking of male models, back to Craig and Bruno next Wesnesday  ;)
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Post by: C.C. on July 08, 2021, 12:18:17 PM
I'm re-watching Broadchurch on Netflix, 1st season....loving it again!  This is my intro to Jody Whitaker and Olivia Coleman, I thought both were really good in this series.   :)
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Post by: jillydoll on July 08, 2021, 05:28:26 PM
I’ve just finished watching Home Fires. I love programs like that, gives an insight into women’s roles during the 2nd world war.
They finished rather weird, said they wasn’t filming anymore, even tho it was popular. ..shame. ☹️
Think there was three seasons of it. 🤷🏼‍♀️
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Post by: Taz2 on July 09, 2021, 06:31:31 AM
I enjoyed Home Fires too. I read recently that the writer has decided to continue the story in book form as despite the outcry from fans ITV have not recommissioned it.

Taz x
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Post by: jaypo on October 25, 2021, 12:06:25 PM
Escape to the chateau back on, I just love Angel & Dick Strawbridge,big age difference but the perfect couple
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Post by: CLKD on November 27, 2021, 02:56:32 PM
Did any1 watch the programme last last night hosted by Kirsty Wark with Shirley Ballas and other ladies?  Quite informative. 
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Post by: Cazikins on November 27, 2021, 05:10:23 PM
I'm a celebrity  :banana: :banana: :banana:. Love it!
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Post by: littleminnie on November 27, 2021, 06:04:56 PM
Me too!  Some  people on it are really annoying though  ::)
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Post by: Cazikins on November 27, 2021, 07:02:42 PM
No show on tonight LM due to the storms. They are going to show highlights from previous series instead.
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Post by: littleminnie on November 28, 2021, 09:51:37 AM
I know.  Not on tonight either  :(
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Post by: CLKD on November 28, 2021, 10:47:00 AM
Yet that Castle has stood against all thrown at it over the Centuries  ;D - mayB the bugs have frozen in the cold weather  ;)
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Post by: jaypo on December 09, 2021, 03:49:31 PM
This farming life back on BBC Scotland,just love it
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Post by: Two hoots on December 10, 2021, 09:31:56 PM
I have seen an advert for Amazon tv with a hyena laughing with a man, I think its really creepy, If it comes on again I’m switching channels until its finished  :o
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Post by: CLKD on December 11, 2021, 10:05:13 AM
It'll be the man that's creepy ?   :D
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Post by: jaypo on December 20, 2021, 11:04:42 AM
I love that programme Faking it,tears of a crime.It's fascinating how your body can let you down when you are lying,fake tears of murderers etc
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Post by: CLKD on December 20, 2021, 01:10:15 PM
Years ago I went to a pharmacist as I had left my essential drugs at home - we were 5 hours away.  Apparently whilst he was asking me certain questions, he was watching my reactions ........ DH was watching him.  Body language says a lot.  Motsi Mubusi was sitting with her back almost to Alex Jones at the 1 Show on Friday with legs crossed, away from Alex. 

Apparently the pupils are a good indicator of when someone is lying. 

I am looking forwards to all the cartoons - Shaun the Sheep etc. - during the week.
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Post by: jaypo on December 20, 2021, 02:45:09 PM
 My daughter NEVER misses Elf with Will Farrell at Xmas,good for a giggle
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Post by: CLKD on December 23, 2021, 07:55:03 PM
We watched 'matilda' for the 1st time this afternoon - crikey, why do parents allow their kids to read that! 
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Post by: CLKD on December 23, 2021, 07:57:46 PM
The Christmas story has been told with the help of a Welsh chapel's unlikely helpers - the congregation's dogs.

Gellionnen Chapel enlisted about 10 dogs to help perform the nativity to "cheer people up" watching at home.

A Facebook video with baby Jesus played by a pug Jack Russell cross and the three wise men as whippets, has already racked up more than 3,000 views.
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Post by: CLKD on December 23, 2021, 09:00:37 PM
 :'(. Gareth Malone  :'( gets people together to sing  8).  It was BrillianT!
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Post by: CLKD on December 26, 2021, 10:41:27 AM
So far seen

The Snowman
The Snowdog

Strictly C.mas Special

The snow baby (Terry Pratchett)
The Keanue-Masons at C.mas  :-*
The story of Pavarotti which didn't finish until 11.30 p.m. so will get the next prog on catch up

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Post by: littleminnie on January 01, 2022, 02:51:31 PM
So many decent programmes on all the steaming services at the moment I’ve had to make a list
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Post by: CLKD on January 01, 2022, 03:08:59 PM
I've found very little 'decent' telle other than Ice Age/II/III etc..  Or it's all on at 8.00 p.m.  >:(
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Post by: Taz2 on January 01, 2022, 03:33:04 PM
So many decent programmes on all the steaming services at the moment I’ve had to make a list

Me too!
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Post by: littleminnie on January 01, 2022, 06:09:49 PM
I've found very little 'decent' telle other than Ice Age/II/III etc..  Or it's all on at 8.00 p.m.  >:(

There isn’t much on normal TV at the moment.  It’s all on Netflix, Prime etc
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Post by: CLKD on January 01, 2022, 07:50:34 PM
We don't subscribe to those. 
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Post by: littleminnie on January 02, 2022, 09:08:27 AM
Definitely worth the money
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Post by: CLKD on January 02, 2022, 07:26:52 PM
Great Pottery Throwdown - new series this evening  8)
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Post by: Two hoots on January 02, 2022, 07:31:30 PM
I love the pottery throwdown I also enjoy the masked singer, two new series to keep me happy in January  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on January 02, 2022, 08:02:08 PM
Ski Sunday on.  Now  :o
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Post by: littleminnie on January 03, 2022, 01:33:30 PM
Watching The Morning Show with Jennifer Anniston.  Several people recommended it to me so we gave it a go. After episode 2 I’m hooked. 
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Post by: C.C. on January 03, 2022, 03:27:24 PM
Last night we watched the New Year's episode of Dr. Who we recorded.  What the ?? I don't know what's going on with this season, it just doesn't make sense.  I like Jody Whitaker's Dr.  but this season has been disappointing imo.
Cheered up by watching the last episode of All Creatures from last season. Looking forward to Season 2 starting this Sunday :)
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Post by: littleminnie on January 08, 2022, 08:57:35 AM
Death in Paradise is back on TV.   Love the setting. 
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Post by: CLKD on January 09, 2022, 05:10:23 PM
George Clarke's amazing spaces on now  :-*  8)
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Post by: CLKD on February 04, 2022, 03:32:13 PM
Am watching 'escape to the country' BUT THERE'S NO STORAGE  :bang: :bang: :bang:  5 planning to move into a cottage  ::).  Unless they are going to sell everything B4 moving  :-\ they will be living out of suitcases.   ;D
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Post by: C.C. on February 04, 2022, 03:38:12 PM
I just finished watching all 5 seasons of Billions...so good..*cough*Damian *cough* Lewis*cough* ;)

Looking for another series to get lost in...Peaky Blinders maybe?
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Post by: QueenofReds3 on February 04, 2022, 04:05:25 PM
Ooo cannot wait for Peaky Blinders C.C. Cillian Murphy * Cough* 😉
Have you watched all the series up to the new one? Will miss Polly though😞
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Post by: jillydoll on February 04, 2022, 06:42:14 PM
Only watched a few episodes of Peaky. Even tho it’s my neck of the woods.  ;D
Polly will be missed, such a shame.  :'(

The Responder is quite good. But I like Martin Freeman.  :-*
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Post by: C.C. on February 04, 2022, 07:02:41 PM
Ooo cannot wait for Peaky Blinders C.C. Cillian Murphy * Cough* 😉
Have you watched all the series up to the new one? Will miss Polly though😞
I haven't seen any of it yet so no spoilers! ;D ;)
*cough*Cillian*cough*Murphy*cough*....something's going around...lol
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Post by: CLKD on February 04, 2022, 07:54:15 PM
>yawn>. none of those programmes appealed to us  ::)

The Repair Shop however  :-*
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Post by: littleminnie on February 05, 2022, 09:09:38 AM
I can watch odd episode of the repair shop but I find it very slow and drawn out.  Zzzzzzzzz
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Post by: jaypo on February 05, 2022, 09:25:37 AM
I like the programme with Bradley Walsh and his son on a road trip in an RV,it can give me a chuckle
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Post by: CLKD on February 05, 2022, 08:27:35 PM
Posh Hotels anyone?  £30,000 per night for a suite at the Plaza, New York .....
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Post by: getting_old on February 05, 2022, 11:12:54 PM
I like the programme with Bradley Walsh and his son on a road trip in an RV,it can give me a chuckle

I like that one too. Not a massive Bradley Walsh fan but like the locations and he does seem to be game for anything.
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Post by: getting_old on February 05, 2022, 11:13:41 PM
Posh Hotels anyone?  £30,000 per night for a suite at the Plaza, New York .....

insane, especially when so many are struggling with day to day living
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Post by: CLKD on February 06, 2022, 09:19:03 AM
These are the posh and famous people.  Apparently.   ;D. I wonder what 1 gets at £30,000 per night, don't know if that is each  :o or for the suite.  We paid slightly under £40,000 for this property in the 1980s  ;D

Me, I wouldn't pander to these types of folk.  Especially when half the World starves or are homeless ;-).

I like watching Bradley for a glimpse into the RV  :lol:
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Post by: jaypo on February 06, 2022, 09:53:20 AM
I couldn't pander to these people either,I'd not last 5 minutes in a job 😂🤣 did you see at one point,they actually measure the distance between forks and knives to make sure every one is exact,omg WHAAAAAAATTTTT !?!
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Post by: Pennyfarthing on February 06, 2022, 12:33:31 PM
My cousin owns one of the biggest holiday companies.  About 10 years ago they had a booking from a top surgeon and his surgeon wife who paid £350,000+ to cruise around the world for a year.  That was in the most posh suite with a 24 hour butler on call and helicoptered on and off the ship.    Apparently he had had a big health scare and decided to pamper himself and recover in style. 
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on February 06, 2022, 02:41:51 PM
That's a slightly different scneario - these others are people that take such spending for granted, 'to be seen' .........  ;D. DH didn't think that The Plaza, 5th Ave., would allow me through the doors, not even the servants entrances, in my muddy jeans  :D

Olympics anyone?
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on February 07, 2022, 08:17:18 PM
I don't 'get' Bradley and Barney ......... why would anyone do something that they are scared of?  :-\. Going into a wind turbine ..........

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Post by: jaypo on February 07, 2022, 08:41:23 PM
Haha,that's just what I said to my OH,seems like his son enjoys making his dad do things he hates  :o
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Post by: getting_old on February 07, 2022, 10:23:15 PM
He's probably not as scared as he's acting for the cameras, but I think it's great that he's trying new stuff.

Anyone watching Dancing on Ice?
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Post by: CLKD on February 08, 2022, 09:53:32 AM
Nope, don't have time for DonIce.  When I learned to skate on the Fen my ankles always knocked together  >:( and I can't touch my toes - I was watching the Olympic skating yesterday.  Going round quite nicely, then suddenly, leg in the air doing a spin at the same time  :o  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on February 08, 2022, 05:47:33 PM
Looks like 'neighbours' is being axed ...........
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Post by: jaypo on March 14, 2022, 08:27:39 AM
Yay,Romesh Ranganathans travel show back on,he was in Sierra Leone  :o some parts were actually stunning.
Anyone watching the documentary on the Jeremy Kyle show? What an absolute t**t of a man  >:(
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Post by: CLKD on March 14, 2022, 09:25:51 AM
Don't watch either. 
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Post by: Suzysheep on March 17, 2022, 05:32:27 PM
Just watched the Jeremy Kyle documentary… what a horrible man!
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Post by: jaypo on March 17, 2022, 08:04:43 PM
Wasn't he just Suzysheep? I never liked him,he acted like he was sooooo tough,hiding behind his big burly security men
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Post by: VictoryV on March 24, 2022, 07:05:49 PM
Ladies, I’d there a really good crime drama on anywhere please? I really feel like binge watching something tonight. Thanks.
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Post by: littleminnie on March 25, 2022, 10:19:54 AM
If you have Amazon Prime Bosch is good. Quite a few seasons too.  :)
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Post by: VictoryV on March 25, 2022, 10:26:04 AM
Thanks LM, I’ll take a look. I started The Pact and it looks good!
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Post by: CLKD on March 27, 2022, 06:27:43 PM
Skating last night and this afternoon.   8)
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Post by: Minusminnie on March 27, 2022, 11:33:17 PM
Thanks LM, I’ll take a look. I started The Pact and it looks good!

I watched the Pact as i know where some of it was filmed.
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Post by: Minusminnie on April 20, 2022, 06:50:36 AM
Life After Life on BBC 2 last night.  I ended up watching all episodes into the early hours.  Off to find her books which must have passed by me.  Reminded me of The Midnight Library
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Post by: CLKD on July 25, 2022, 08:01:18 PM
We have found an art programme, fronted by Tiny Tempah ......... he fits artists with people who have undergone life changing events, it's been moving at times and quite an eye opener as to how much talent there is out there  8).  It's on earlier this evening, starting at 8.00, BBC I think.  We will be 'catching up'. 
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Post by: jillydoll on July 26, 2022, 11:10:04 AM
Black Bird is a good series. On Apple TV.
Based on true events.
Taron Eggerton. ( the guy who played Elton John ) is the lead character.
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Post by: littleminnie on July 26, 2022, 03:56:56 PM
Watched 2 episodes of black bird.   Hooked
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Post by: jillydoll on July 26, 2022, 06:30:51 PM
Yes, it’s really good LM, …..Larry gives me the creeps tho.  :neutral:

Last program poor Ray Liotta made.  :'(
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Post by: littleminnie on July 27, 2022, 05:10:00 PM
Yes me too.  Quite a few good things on Apple at the moment
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Post by: CLKD on July 27, 2022, 05:20:08 PM
Any1 watch Cirque du Soleil last night  :o - it was the girl putting her bum on the top of her head that was the most amazing  8)

(is a Canadian entertainment company and the largest contemporary circus producer in the world).
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Post by: C.C. on July 27, 2022, 07:20:20 PM
I guess that means that us Canadians are the best at putting our bums on top of our heads?

 ;D ;D

Cirque has been around for so long and I have yet to see it live. ???
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on July 27, 2022, 07:30:24 PM
It would be too noisy for me  ::)

It appears that many ex-gymnasts join up ........

Watching T20 cricket on TV from Bristol.
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Post by: jaypo on August 01, 2022, 03:40:24 PM
Been watching Killing Eve lately,wow that Jodie Comer is one fantastic actress
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: C.C. on August 01, 2022, 06:49:05 PM
Last month I watched the series,  "The Staircase" with Colin Firth. It was disturbing but addictive. Very well done.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on August 17, 2022, 01:55:55 PM
Caught a programme about the Pennies last night, a lovely piece about Blue John jewellery  8)
Title: Blankety Blank anyone?
Post by: CLKD on October 07, 2022, 02:01:22 PM
It could be fun for those who haven't see the programme format, old hat to us  ::).  Probably something to watch with grandparents?
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Post by: Katherine on October 07, 2022, 04:14:24 PM
I loved Unforgotten, great quality acting by Nicola Walker. She was great in Marriage too. I used to love Last of the summer wine many moons ago, and 80s classics like Knightrider. Does anyone remember Midnight Caller?
Title: Blankety Blank
Post by: CLKD on October 07, 2022, 04:27:29 PM
Nope non of those appeared in front of me  ::)
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Post by: jillydoll on October 07, 2022, 05:49:37 PM
Ohhh CC, that’s a true story.
I watched the real one, was a good, if not scary documentary.
He’s a real piece of work he is. 🙀
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Post by: flossie fiddler on October 07, 2022, 06:01:15 PM
Last month I watched the series,  "The Staircase" with Colin Firth. It was disturbing but addictive. Very well done.

Thanks for the recommendation. I listened to the podcast of the true story. Interested to see how it’s been dramatised. Where can I find it?
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Post by: flossie fiddler on October 07, 2022, 06:04:02 PM
Been watching Sherwood, it’s OK, entertaining. I thought Capture was really good, have just watched the second series. Very compelling.
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Post by: CLKD on October 07, 2022, 06:26:31 PM
I don't agree with the programme about those two girls that were killed in Soham .......... I think it's sick to to even consider writing the Script  :'(
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Post by: Cazikins on October 30, 2022, 12:45:33 PM
The White Lotus (series 2) starts this week.
It's set in Sicily. I loved the 1st series & hope this one is as good.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on November 29, 2022, 07:00:27 PM
Trying to avoid anything related to football, last night I ended up watching programmes about families with lots - 5+ - children  :o

Tonight it will be a repeat of 'dogs behaving badly' .......
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Post by: jaypo on November 29, 2022, 07:37:42 PM
No interest in footy either,I like QI when Sandi Toksvig presents it
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Post by: CLKD on November 29, 2022, 07:59:48 PM
That's a bit. hi-brow 4 me  ;D

Dogs Behaving was good ...... the spaniel wasn't getting enough exercise so drawing attention to wanting to play by nicking food etc.. 
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Post by: Songbird on November 29, 2022, 08:31:09 PM
I just have to say this......
"I dislike football sooooo much  >:( "
The telly is rubbish tonight  :(.....
Hubby is glued to the England Wales game and I'm wishing Masterchef was on - soooooo bored 😴
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Post by: jaypo on November 29, 2022, 08:33:54 PM
Nooo it's funny clkd  :D

Songbird,get that boob tube and mini skirt on that you bought for the cruise and stand in front of the telly  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on November 29, 2022, 08:34:24 PM
I hope that England wins  ;)

Watching the Vet pgoramme now, wish that Julian had covered up as he has blood everywhere  ::).    What's all this about dropping a penis from a horse to clean it  :-\ any horse owner here who could enlighten me?

I will enjoy Matt Baker's programme when I can get time to watch and Clive and Rueben begin a new programme soon. 
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Post by: Songbird on November 29, 2022, 08:44:22 PM
Nooo it's funny clkd  :D

Songbird,get that boob tube and mini skirt on that you bought for the cruise and stand in front of the telly  ;D

Ooh, that wouldnae work tonight, Jaypo. Need to shave my legs - I'm like an extra from Gorillas in the Mist  :rofl:
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Post by: jaypo on November 30, 2022, 09:06:24 AM
I'm your gal for horse penis clkd  :o  ;D
A horses doodah can get dirty and encrusted,so it can be painful when they withdraw it up into the body,so a wash with warm water and Bobs your proverbial,when I worked as a groom on a stud farm,we always had to wash the stallions bits after he'd performed,to keep it clean,I was very popular when I was younger  ;D anything else you need to know about a horses nether regions don't be afraid to ask  ;D ;D

Songbird, I have such a lovely image in my head of you 🐒 👙🤣
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Post by: CLKD on November 30, 2022, 09:41:43 AM
Tnx jaypo - just what I wanted at breakfast time  ;D.  Not a good design then ........ I suppose it needs to retract when they are racing through ****ly terrain though.

Songbird - I'll join you on set  :o
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Post by: jaypo on November 30, 2022, 12:04:00 PM
As long as you weren't having a sausage butty clkd  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on November 30, 2022, 12:20:00 PM
 :rofl:  DH has cringed whilst I tell him the problem with the horses  ;D
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Post by: Songbird on November 30, 2022, 12:53:08 PM
Well, every day’s a school day 🐴…..Crikey, Jaypo, you’d be great as a dinner guest  ;D. Wait for everyone to tuck into their toad in the hole and launch into the horses doodah fact  :rofl:
Encrusted is a  :sick02: word isn’t it?  ;D.  There are a few words I’m not keen on……….
“Crusty” & “scrotum” are 2 of my least favourite  :o  ;D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: jaypo on November 30, 2022, 01:08:28 PM
A crusty scrotum? WHAAAAAT?? 🤣😂🤣😂🤣
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Post by: Songbird on November 30, 2022, 02:20:48 PM
 :rofl:
Nothing worse than a crusty scrotum!  ;D
Naughty Songbird and Jaypo  ;D
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Post by: jaypo on November 30, 2022, 02:58:08 PM
🤣 think this thread is about tv isn't it?🤣
But been brought down to our gutter level songbird  ;D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on November 30, 2022, 03:28:32 PM
 :lol:  if U don't ask you don't get .........

A Place in the Sun this afternoon 'cos it's wall2wall football on BBC  >:(

Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on December 18, 2022, 07:02:14 PM
Watching Country File - surely all chefs have to keep they hair tied back?  Why doesn't any1 point out to the youngsters at Rockingham this evening that it's not 'done' to have long hair in the kitchen?   :(
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: jaypo on December 18, 2022, 07:43:55 PM
If I found a hair in my food,I wouldn't be able to finish it,makes me feel sick even thinking about it  :(

Modern family is on again,absolutely hilarious programme
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: littleminnie on December 19, 2022, 08:40:33 AM
Happy Valley is back for final series. 🙂
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Post by: jillydoll on December 19, 2022, 02:29:57 PM
Ohhh yes LM. Looking forward to that.
Wish Sarah Lancaster would make more dramas, she’s great.


🙄 Sarah LANCASHIRE , I SHOULDVE said. …….silly old meeeeee!  ;D
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Post by: jillydoll on December 19, 2022, 05:57:45 PM
Anyone watching Tulsa King?
I’m throughly hooked. What a great series.
Sly Stallone is brilliant in it.
Watch it, I’m sure you’ll like it. 😃👍
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Post by: Songbird on December 19, 2022, 06:18:53 PM
Ooh. I’ll have to check that out 👍…..
I really like “Strike”. I think Tom Burke is a superb actor..
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Post by: CLKD on December 19, 2022, 07:24:49 PM
Repair Shop C.mas special  8)
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Post by: jillydoll on December 19, 2022, 07:46:12 PM
I liked Strike too.
They made a good couple.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: littleminnie on December 20, 2022, 08:38:23 AM
We’re watching Strike at the moment, love it.  A new series of Jack Ryan starts soon, looking forward to that. 
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Songbird on December 20, 2022, 10:13:38 AM
Oh, I love Jack Ryan  ;D. Goodo 👏
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on December 31, 2022, 03:58:36 PM
We've watched a lot of 'ice age'  8) as well as catch up programmes missed during the year.

World's Strongest Man

A Place in the Sun on continual rolling 📺

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Post by: Flossieteacake on December 31, 2022, 04:00:23 PM
I was pleased Madam Blanc mysteries is coming back. They put on a Christmas special. It is a cosy mystery story on channel 5. :)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: littleminnie on December 31, 2022, 05:35:22 PM
We like that too.  Very easy watching.  Like Death in Paradise too. 
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Post by: Flossieteacake on December 31, 2022, 06:47:12 PM
We like that too.  Very easy watching.  Like Death in Paradise too.

I am looking forward to series 2 starting. :)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: jillydoll on January 01, 2023, 06:34:07 PM
Good night tonight on tele,

Call the Midwife, love it. Then,
Happy Valley.  Then,
Tulsa King. 😃
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on January 02, 2023, 07:14:40 PM
Country File this evening has been interesting: any1 tried hedge laying?
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Post by: jillydoll on January 02, 2023, 08:11:08 PM
I’ve ended up laying in a hedge. Is that the same thing?  :drunk:    ;D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on January 02, 2023, 08:13:25 PM
 :rofl:   em, not quite  :P
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Post by: jillydoll on January 02, 2023, 08:45:56 PM
Ooooooo, ok then!  :oops:             ;D
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Post by: Minusminnie on January 08, 2023, 10:12:59 AM
Amanda and Alan's Italian Job

Would love to have done something similar years ago.
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Post by: CLKD on January 08, 2023, 12:22:15 PM
I can't watch him  :-X
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Post by: jillydoll on January 16, 2023, 07:08:50 PM
I cant watch her!  ;D


Happy Valley is good isn’t it? Love it, wish I was more like Cathrine Cawood. 💪🏼 Tough or what!
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Post by: jaypo on January 16, 2023, 07:27:13 PM
Me neither Jill,can't stand her,she's so fake.....in every way!
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Minusminnie on January 17, 2023, 01:51:11 PM
Amanda was trying to bring Alan out of a bit of a bad place by doing the programme with him.
I just like anything that shows something of anywhere in Italy.

One year in Pietrabruna a hilltop town in Liguria where we stayed we met a Brit who with some foresight at age 21 had bought one run down house and had shipped all the materials from the UK to convert it. He went on to put 3 houses together to make a lovely place.
Surprislngly he was going across the border into France for all his healthcare.  I thought that the italian system was known as being alright at the time.
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Post by: jillydoll on January 20, 2023, 05:00:36 PM
Anyone watching the Rig?
Not sure if I like it yet.
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Post by: CLKD on January 20, 2023, 05:18:38 PM
All these programmes are SOOOO miserable.   :'(  :-\. I want to be entertained not shocked!
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Post by: littleminnie on January 21, 2023, 06:09:49 PM
I really liked The Rig.  I don’t like slow boring programmes 🥱🥱🥱
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Post by: Flossieteacake on January 28, 2023, 10:21:34 AM
Is anybody watching Junior Bake off? The children are so sweet and supportive of each other. They are adorable.  :)
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Post by: jillydoll on January 28, 2023, 10:58:50 AM
No Flossie, don’t do kids.  ;D
That niceness, is just for the cameras, they’re all little demons really.  :diablo:                :rofl:
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Post by: Flossieteacake on January 28, 2023, 11:15:26 AM
No Flossie, don’t do kids.  ;D
That niceness, is just for the cameras, they’re all little demons really.  :diablo:                :rofl:

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on January 28, 2023, 11:40:56 AM
 :rofl:  and I can't eat a whole one, however hard I try  ;)
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Post by: Songbird on January 28, 2023, 12:23:54 PM
:rofl:  and I can't eat a whole one, however hard I try  ;)
Oh I don’t know - a generous sprinkle of paprika works well  :rofl:

I’ll tell you who’s getting on my nerves now - Susan Calman - I love watching anything “cruise-related” but her constant laughing grates on me  :cuss:  -  just another symptom of meno - intolerance  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: jaypo on January 28, 2023, 12:57:15 PM
Kids?? Who mentioned kids?? Aaaaaarrrggghhhhh 🏃🏼‍♀️ 😤

I used to like her to start with songbird but now ,nope,she seems a bit fake some how,used to love Jane McDonald doing the cruise programme,soooo funny
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on January 28, 2023, 02:33:14 PM
I agree about Susan, I watched and enjoyed her 1st programmes.  Jane's gone a bit 'over' too .......... a lot of programmes seem to spend more time on filing the celebs than the areas that they are visiting  :-\  >:(
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Post by: littleminnie on February 02, 2023, 06:13:26 PM
Happy Valley is sooooo good.
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Post by: CLKD on February 02, 2023, 06:19:05 PM
Did any1 watched the surgical operations last night, 1 Surgeon was wrestle a kidney - the size of an adult hamster  ;D.  I think that the surgery was successful, a husband giving one to his very poorly wife. 

Robson's programme about Northumberland is gentle. As are all the programmes from 10.30 a.m.  ;D

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Post by: jillydoll on February 02, 2023, 07:10:53 PM
Would that be Robson Green? 😍. 😃
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Post by: Songbird on February 02, 2023, 07:36:10 PM
Yep. Robson Green's programme's really good. I love the North East accent..
I watched the "Surgeon" programme, CLKD - fascinating. These individuals are seriously talented. Mind you, I spent most of my time peeking out between my fingers!
The operation connecting the small bowel to the large bowel on the poor guy that had severe krohns -  :sick02:
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on February 02, 2023, 09:36:02 PM
Chrons is chronic - he looked like a gust would blow him over  :o.  Hopefully the melding will continue to work for him.

The Surgeons seem so keen on their choose subject, full of positivity until they aren't  ???  ::).  And offering a kidney to the wife ......... there aren't many live-live donors in this country.

This is why donating blood is so important.

This evening I am watching Grayson Perry finding out what it is like to 'be English'.
Title: Brad and Barney
Post by: CLKD on February 07, 2023, 09:32:39 PM
Did U see the section where the woman rescues street dogs: 2,000 of them  ;D.  Can U imagine all the poo bags required  ::)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on February 14, 2023, 07:52:40 PM
The Piano programme begins this week: Claudia, Mika and Lang Lang watch people playing those left behind pianos in stations etc..  Should be a good show.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: jaypo on February 14, 2023, 08:35:06 PM
We've been watching Happy Valley with Sarah Lancashire,it's pretty good
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Post by: jillydoll on February 14, 2023, 08:39:57 PM
Your Honour is fab.
Brian Cranston is brilliant.
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Post by: Songbird on February 14, 2023, 10:41:52 PM
We watched the first of five episodes of "Better" - it was rather good..
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Flossieteacake on February 15, 2023, 07:53:11 AM
We've been watching Happy Valley with Sarah Lancashire,it's pretty good

I love Happy Valley. The latest series had me gripped. :)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Taz2 on February 15, 2023, 11:27:03 AM
We watched the first of five episodes of "Better" - it was rather good..

We've watched the first two episodes and agree! I couldn't watch the next one as OH wanted to watch a couple of episodes of Ted Lasso before going to bed and I've promised not to watch Better without him  ;D

Taz x
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: jaypo on February 15, 2023, 12:43:29 PM
We've been watching Happy Valley with Sarah Lancashire,it's pretty good

I love Happy Valley. The latest series had me gripped. :)
Some folks apparently not happy with the ending,not watched the last episode yet though
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Flossieteacake on February 15, 2023, 01:46:43 PM
We've been watching Happy Valley with Sarah Lancashire,it's pretty good

I love Happy Valley. The latest series had me gripped. :)
Some folks apparently not happy with the ending,not watched the last episode yet though

Let us know what you think when you do. :)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: getting_old on February 15, 2023, 06:44:21 PM
I've tried watching the first episode of this series of Happy Valley twice now, and just can't get into it. I found the first 2 series watchable, but nothing special, so I suppose I'm not destined to be a fan  ;D

Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Flossieteacake on February 15, 2023, 07:16:45 PM
I've tried watching the first episode of this series of Happy Valley twice now, and just can't get into it. I found the first 2 series watchable, but nothing special, so I suppose I'm not destined to be a fan  ;D

It is quite dark so I can understand that. :)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: jaypo on February 15, 2023, 08:16:06 PM
After Watching Killing Eve,Happy valley is quite tame  ;D
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Post by: jillydoll on February 15, 2023, 08:17:26 PM
Yeah, but good tho.
Sarah Lancashire is a bloody good actress.
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Post by: Flossieteacake on February 15, 2023, 08:30:52 PM
Yeah, but good tho.
Sarah Lancashire is a bloody good actress.

She is. She was great in Kiri too. It was a drama on ch4.
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Post by: jillydoll on February 15, 2023, 08:35:51 PM
Yeah saw that.
Ive been watching an old series called Clocking Off.
she’s good in that too, it had a good cast, think it was 1985 when it first came out.
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Post by: Flossieteacake on February 15, 2023, 08:48:28 PM
Yeah saw that.
Ive been watching an old series called Clocking Off.
she’s good in that too, it had a good cast, think it was 1985 when it first came out.

I missed that when it was on but it does look quite good. I will try to find it. Thank you. :)

I just checked and it was first on in 2000.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: getting_old on February 15, 2023, 11:32:38 PM
After Watching Killing Eve,Happy valley is quite tame  ;D

Oooh, I love Killing Eve  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: jaypo on February 16, 2023, 08:16:28 AM
Isn't Jodie Comer a brilliant actress getting_old? Terrifying!!
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Post by: jillydoll on February 16, 2023, 12:46:19 PM
Ohhhh 2000 Flossie? …. ;D How time flys!  ;D 🤭
It’s quite good, they don’t make series like that anymore.


Jodie Cromer is good to Jay.
She was good in that care home program she did with Steven Graham, just when Covid hit.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on February 16, 2023, 01:15:22 PM
No one watches the programmes that I enjoy  ;D
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Post by: Flossieteacake on February 16, 2023, 01:19:36 PM
No one watches the programmes that I enjoy  ;D

Did you ever watch The Indian Doctor? I recently watched it all and loved it. I would say that may be something you would like. :)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on February 16, 2023, 02:19:33 PM
 ;D.  never heard of it  ::)
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Post by: Flossieteacake on February 16, 2023, 02:42:52 PM
;D.  never heard of it  ::)

It is a drama set in the 60's in a Welsh village. You may enjoy it. :)
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Post by: CLKD on February 16, 2023, 02:58:12 PM
Tnx.
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Post by: getting_old on February 16, 2023, 06:23:39 PM
Isn't Jodie Comer a brilliant actress getting_old? Terrifying!!

Absolutely. I think she's brilliant, and yes, she was great in the care home drama too. I read how she blagged her way into the Villenelle part, claiming she could do all of the accents and languages  ;D
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Post by: jaypo on February 16, 2023, 06:57:48 PM
I was SUPER impressed at her Scottish accent,normally folks just exaggerate the "R" in a word or sound Glaswegian but she was tip top at the highland accent,especially as she's Liverpudlian  ;D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: getting_old on February 16, 2023, 10:42:34 PM
No one watches the programmes that I enjoy  ;D

Do you like Vera? The scenery is stunning  :)
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Post by: jaypo on February 17, 2023, 08:23:50 AM
That Agatha Raisin used to be filmed just down the road from me in a place called Lacock and the fantastic beasts film was there too,all the actors were apparently drinking in the local  :D
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Post by: CLKD on February 17, 2023, 09:18:54 AM
Nope.  Don't watch much that you Girls seem to enjoy  :D

Homes Under the Hammer
Bargain Hunt
BBC News at 1

Escape to the Country
Repair Shop
Antique programmes

News at 6 on ITV
The 1 Show

Get the picture - George Clarke, Dogs Behaving Badly  ;D
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Post by: jaypo on February 17, 2023, 09:21:50 AM
Nah clkd,we all like blood and guts on here   ;D ;D
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Post by: Songbird on February 17, 2023, 09:30:00 AM
Nah clkd,we all like blood and guts on here   ;D ;D
Yeah - blood, guts and :diablo:   ;D…..
I’ll tell you what - Surgeons at the edge of life - now, there’s blood and guts  :o :o - amazing surgeons. Mind you there is a soft side to Songbird... ;D
 “The Woodland Workshop” - expert craftspeople creating something really special for somebody who has done something amazing for their community etc.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on February 17, 2023, 09:35:34 AM
Woodland Workshop - with the guy from Repair Shop?

Surgeons - won't be watching next week, too gory.  Putting the straighing rods into the lad's spine to correct scoliosis was interesting.  He had been scheduled for surgery in 2019, Covid however caused the curvature to worsen  :-\

There's a similar programme being made in Leeds to be aired soon.  1 can always switch to black and white  >:(
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Post by: Songbird on February 17, 2023, 09:40:22 AM
No CLKD. It’s Rich, the judge on The Great Pottery Throwdown. You should have seen what he made on the Woodland programme for a deserving chap. He was a plumber that did lots in the Community and Rich made him a chess set made out of clay but all the pieces were “plumbing related” - amazing  ::)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on February 17, 2023, 09:43:05 AM
Another 1 for 'catch up'.  If single I could well go for Rich ;-)

Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Songbird on February 17, 2023, 09:44:23 AM
 :rofl:
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Post by: jaypo on February 17, 2023, 11:18:57 AM
Especially if he was in Lycra,don't think Mr clkd would have a look in  ;D
We watch a place in the sun,cannot believe how cheap properties are abroad
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on February 17, 2023, 11:33:49 AM
However: now that Brexit is done 1 can stay a limited amount of time, 90 days in all I think.  Spite I call it when the Brits are known for spending well in Europe. 

Rich doesn't need to be in Lycra  ;D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: jaypo on February 17, 2023, 11:52:10 AM
You dirty minx you  ;D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on February 17, 2023, 12:14:37 PM
However: Pro Cycling has started  ;)
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Post by: jaypo on February 17, 2023, 01:41:18 PM
Ohhh gawwwwwd  ;D
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Post by: Songbird on February 17, 2023, 01:52:43 PM
Oh geez, I have enough of cycling with Jeremy Vine yipping on continually about demon motorists whilst all cyclists are saints  >:(. -  just saying  :bang:
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Post by: jaypo on February 17, 2023, 02:07:26 PM
Oh don't get me started on cyclists songbird 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Songbird on February 17, 2023, 02:47:11 PM
 :rofl:
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Post by: CLKD on February 17, 2023, 03:49:06 PM
I don't listen to him, too aggressive with those listeners that ring in .  Cuts them off in their Prime, pretty much like he gets cut up  >:(

Antiques Road Trip now  8)
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Post by: littleminnie on February 17, 2023, 06:31:27 PM
Jeremy Clarksons farm S2 has started on Prime
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Post by: jaypo on February 17, 2023, 06:49:39 PM
Oh I'm watching that littleminnie,it's really good,so funny
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on February 17, 2023, 07:07:10 PM
YUK - another 1 I won't give time to  >:(
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Post by: jaypo on February 17, 2023, 07:28:44 PM
Don't particularly like him much but his little side kick is hilarious
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Post by: getting_old on February 17, 2023, 08:21:48 PM
I absolutely detest Clarkson.

And as for cyclists, I think the problem is that there's a minority of morons in lycra (all the gear, no idea!) that think they own the road and make people hate all cyclists. We used to live on a narrow lane where a group would insist on riding 3 abreast so they could chat, and they caused total havoc. A friend who was a really considerate cyclist went out with them one week and was totally horrified by their behaviour. His opinion of them was so bad it made mine look like I would be inviting them for afternoon tea  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on February 17, 2023, 08:25:52 PM
 ;D. same across the UK and now that they have Law on their side  >:(.

Gardeners' World now.
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Post by: Songbird on February 17, 2023, 10:26:42 PM
I love Clarkson's Farm. Caleb is his sidekick - absolutely hilarious, telling Jezza exactly what he thinks of him  ;D
No doubt about it, JC is a controversial character - he loves to cause a stooshy  ;D ;D
Re Jeremy Vine, I would never phone in CLKD. He cuts them off regularly and can be so rude/sarcastic  >:(
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Post by: littleminnie on February 18, 2023, 08:52:19 AM
The first series was hilarious, can’t wait to start S2
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Post by: jaypo on February 18, 2023, 10:44:16 AM
I'm on episode 5 already  ;D
JC is definitely a wind up artist but I have to say,he is really trying to help his neighbouring farmers but as usual you've always got that one person in a village who objects to everything  >:(
Caleb is hilarious,thick as two short planks but highly intelligent when it comes to all things farming,brilliant programme which HAS got a 3rd series 🥳
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on February 18, 2023, 11:30:27 AM
JC isn't a farmer  >:(
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Post by: jaypo on February 18, 2023, 11:49:13 AM
He doesn't claim to be,he openly admits it but caleb and the other hands all are.
What about the that older man he can't understand songbird & Littleminnie,I'm in stitches with him   ;D
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Post by: Songbird on February 18, 2023, 12:26:26 PM
We're going to start watching tonight Jaypo. Can't wait. JC interacting with the old guy is classic Clarkson - just love it.
Caleb keeps him right. Smart lad. He'll be making a pretty penny out of it too  ::)
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Post by: littleminnie on February 18, 2023, 05:53:03 PM
I have no idea what he is saying Jaypo  ;D
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Post by: jaypo on February 18, 2023, 06:37:56 PM
Me neither   ;D
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Post by: Songbird on February 20, 2023, 09:27:27 AM
Just finished watching “Better”, a really good, gripping police drama (right up until the very end  >:( )……
Another disappointing ending. There’s nothing worse than being totally engaged in a really good storyline to be left deflated with the ending  :(………
I’ll just have to console myself with a flat white and chocolate twist  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on February 20, 2023, 10:00:22 AM
I hate that when reading - all that tension and enjoyment then it fizzles out  >:(
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Post by: CLKD on February 20, 2023, 05:01:02 PM
The programme about our 'guts' has been an eye opener as well as Guy Martin's tramp around the UK discovering what it takes to deliver power across the UK on a regular basis without a gap in the supply. 
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Post by: jillydoll on February 20, 2023, 07:03:54 PM
We’ve just finished watching that too Songbird.
What a stupid ending. We both said, ohhh yeah, like that would’ve happened!  :neutral:
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Post by: getting_old on February 20, 2023, 07:20:04 PM
Finally got through Happy Valley, watching it in the background whilst doing other stuff, and fast forwarding the last 15 minutes. Around that point I remembered I'd not been that massive a fan of the first 2 series  :D  Meno brain!!!

Tried Better but it looked dark and too much like HV so has been consigned to the bin, and watching A Place in the Sun to cheer me up. Jasmine getting hacked off because the people with the tiny budget for the area want 17 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and a balcony to accommodate the Royal Family and won't make an offer on the studio flat she showed them  :D :D
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Post by: CLKD on February 20, 2023, 08:06:03 PM
 ;D.  I love 'escape to the sun' etc..  Like going on holiday without the hassle  ::)

Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Taz2 on February 22, 2023, 07:18:15 PM
Just finished watching “Better”, a really good, gripping police drama (right up until the very end  >:( )……
Another disappointing ending. There’s nothing worse than being totally engaged in a really good storyline to be left deflated with the ending  :(………
I’ll just have to console myself with a flat white and chocolate twist  ;D

Frustrating but just ripe for a new season I reckon

Taz x  :)
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Post by: Flossieteacake on February 22, 2023, 07:19:45 PM
I wonder if anybody watched the films on Channel 5. They are all awful with names like 'Killer stepmother'.  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on February 22, 2023, 07:21:51 PM
The 1 Show - it's 17 years since Jamie began his crusade regarding school dinners  :o
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Post by: Songbird on February 25, 2023, 09:13:44 AM
Did anyone watch “Beyond Paradise” last night? I liked it. I have to say, Humphrey was my favourite Inspector in Death in Paradise.
The scene where the granny was at the dinner table was so funny - farting and then saying “thank you” while continuing to eat. I could not stop laughing 😆. Hubby was getting fed up with me!
I don’t know what it is but “toilet humour” makes me howl with laughter - I think I need help!
“An Audience With Billy Connolly” is my all time favourite comic performance (and it’s not because he’s Scottish! ;D)
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Post by: jaypo on February 25, 2023, 09:17:25 AM
There will never EVER be another Billy Connolly, I was lucky enough to see him twice and omg thought I was going to burst a blood vessel laughing,have you seen the one where he can't say roll of linoleum 🤣😂🤣
Only two episodes left of Happy Valley,I'm getting there  ;D
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Post by: Songbird on February 25, 2023, 09:29:38 AM
I did see that, Jaypo.  ;D ;D. He was a one-off.
Did you ever see the bit in one of his shows, talking about the baggage handler, John Smeaton, (and various taxi drivers) at Glasgow Airport taking down the terrorist when he drove a car into the terminal building? As he said, “don’t mess with Glasgow boys”…
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Songbird on February 25, 2023, 09:54:43 AM
I think I'll have to watch Happy Valley. Have heard so many good things about it.
Is it better, would you say, than Line Of Duty? 🤔
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Post by: jaypo on February 25, 2023, 10:25:34 AM
Oh yes, I remember him doing that too  ;D
I'm not into police stylee programmes tbh but I'd heard Happy Valley was excellent took a couple of episodes to get into it and have really enjoyed it....surprisingly,Sarah Lancashire is so good,she's come a long way since Raquel in coronation street
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Post by: Minusminnie on February 25, 2023, 12:13:43 PM

I don’t know what it is but “toilet humour” makes me howl with laughter - I think I need help!
“An Audience With Billy Connolly” is my all time favourite comic performance (and it’s not because he’s Scottish! ;D)

Must admit I often think of Billy Connolly and his advice on turning 60…..to take a wee when you get a chance and never trust a fart !  ;D

Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Songbird on February 25, 2023, 12:33:29 PM
He's not wrong Minnie  :rofl:
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Post by: littleminnie on February 25, 2023, 01:27:58 PM
I would say Happy Valley and Line of Duty are on a par Songbird  :)
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Post by: Songbird on February 25, 2023, 01:58:19 PM
Great. I’ll give it a go as I loved Line of Duty  :)
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Post by: jillydoll on February 25, 2023, 03:00:21 PM
We’re hooked on Your Honour at the moment.
Really good.
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Post by: jaypo on February 25, 2023, 03:21:28 PM

Or another bits of his advice....never trust a man,who,when left alone in a room with a tea cozy,doesn't try it on  ;D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: jaypo on February 27, 2023, 03:05:06 PM
Finished Happy Valley last night, I didn't mind the ending,didn't know what to expect but was ok  :)
Think I'll start that Line of duty next
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Post by: Flossieteacake on February 27, 2023, 04:24:09 PM
Finished Happy Valley last night, I didn't mind the ending,didn't know what to expect but was ok  :)
Think I'll start that Line of duty next

I liked the ending. I was surprised people did not like it.
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Post by: jaypo on February 27, 2023, 04:47:43 PM
Yep,it was ok Flossie,nothing wrong with it,thousands complained about the last episode of killing Eve too but I liked that as well 🤷‍♀️
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Post by: Flossieteacake on February 27, 2023, 05:22:10 PM
Yep,it was ok Flossie,nothing wrong with it,thousands complained about the last episode of killing Eve too but I liked that as well 🤷‍♀️

Maybe we have better taste then they do. ;)
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Post by: jaypo on February 27, 2023, 06:05:24 PM
Oh of course!! Why didn't I think of that  ;D
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Post by: Flossieteacake on February 27, 2023, 06:40:37 PM
Oh of course!! Why didn't I think of that  ;D

 ;D
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Post by: CLKD on February 27, 2023, 06:55:55 PM
Any of you watching The Piano and Know your S**T?  Both really interesting. 
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Post by: Songbird on February 27, 2023, 07:23:30 PM
Love The Piano CLKD. The blind autistic girl was absolutely fantastic. Lang Lang was well impressed.
I can’t miss it this week - coming from Glasgow  ;)
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Post by: CLKD on February 27, 2023, 07:38:18 PM
I think that Lucy wasn't the correct choice - they could quietly support her progress without putting her under pressure.   :-\

Music heals.  Music unites. 
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Post by: CLKD on February 28, 2023, 07:27:30 PM
Blasted football everywhere  >:(
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Post by: jaypo on February 28, 2023, 08:10:25 PM
I'm on to Line of duty now,enjoyed the first three episodes
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Post by: Songbird on February 28, 2023, 08:22:02 PM
Line Of Duty's great Jaypo. Enjoying Endeavour too 👍
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on March 03, 2023, 02:50:24 PM
Did any1 try to watch Stephen Fry's programme last night  :-\ - I stuck with it for 40 mins but the music overwhelmed the dialogue so I gave up.  It should have been interesting but my ears couldn't separate the music from the story  >:(
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Songbird on March 03, 2023, 04:11:21 PM
I missed that one but, if the music is not at the right level, that would bug me too so I’ll give it a miss.
I watched Nick Knowles at the Grand Canyon - it was quite good - next episode on tonight..
Mind you, it brought back the awful memories of flying over the Grand Canyon in a helicopter. I missed all the amazing sights due to being convinced the bloody rotor blades were going to fail  :o
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on March 03, 2023, 04:16:02 PM
I wouldn't get into anything off the ground.  Ever  ;D.   I will catch up with Nick later, there are 2 programmes about Autistic people led by C Packham and show casing Ken Bruce's son that we need to watch too.  Thank goodness for catch up !
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Post by: littleminnie on March 03, 2023, 06:33:14 PM
I missed that one but, if the music is not at the right level, that would bug me too so I’ll give it a miss.
I watched Nick Knowles at the Grand Canyon - it was quite good - next episode on tonight..
Mind you, it brought back the awful memories of flying over the Grand Canyon in a helicopter. I missed all the amazing sights due to being convinced the bloody rotor blades were going to fail  :o

We had lunch in the Canyon with wine so I was fine on the way back in the helicopter  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on March 03, 2023, 06:49:38 PM
 :drunk:
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Post by: jaypo on March 03, 2023, 07:51:45 PM
Would I lie to you,is fab,so hilarious
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Post by: jillydoll on March 03, 2023, 07:58:11 PM
Line of duty was great.
Would I lie to you? ….hilarious.
Mock the Week, brilliant. So sad they’ve pulled the plug on it.
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Post by: littleminnie on March 03, 2023, 08:03:42 PM
Watching the diplomat on sky. Love it. It’s set in Barcelona
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: Songbird on March 03, 2023, 08:30:41 PM
I missed that one but, if the music is not at the right level, that would bug me too so I’ll give it a miss.
I watched Nick Knowles at the Grand Canyon - it was quite good - next episode on tonight..
Mind you, it brought back the awful memories of flying over the Grand Canyon in a helicopter. I missed all the amazing sights due to being convinced the bloody rotor blades were going to fail  :o

We had lunch in the Canyon with wine so I was fine on the way back in the helicopter  ;D

Ah, that’s where I went wrong, Littleminnie - no wine!  ;D ;D
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Post by: CLKD on March 08, 2023, 12:54:31 PM
DNA Journey - new series.  Hugh Bonneville and John Bishop last night, who'd have thought  :o  8)

Oti and Motsi should be an interesting mix of history.    :-*
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Post by: jaypo on March 08, 2023, 04:24:07 PM
I love "The dog house" Wood Green animal shelter,it's so nice to see,when the dog and adoptive parents click but then sometimes they don't 🤷‍♀️
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on March 08, 2023, 05:16:21 PM
I've seen that occasionally, as well as Graham sorting out 'naughty' dogs.  Usually lack of attention and consistent training by the owners  ;D

Paris-Nice on catch up at 7.00 p.m.  ;)
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: C.C. on March 09, 2023, 05:43:49 PM
Just finished watching "Inside Man" on Netflix, with David Tennant and Stanley Tucci. Probably one of the top shows I have ever seen on Netflix. There are only 4 episodes but I had to binge-watch them all cuz I couldn't stop at just one episode! ;D
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on March 09, 2023, 06:51:27 PM
Is that the Stanley who does a programme about foods across Europe?  Italian?

The Piano looks like having a good finish next week
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: C.C. on March 09, 2023, 07:00:21 PM
Is that the Stanley who does a programme about foods across Europe?  Italian?

The Piano looks like having a good finish next week

Yep, he goes to all the different regions in Italy and highlights each region's cuisine, another great show.
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Post by: Songbird on March 09, 2023, 07:24:38 PM
I thought the Russian girl on the Piano was exceptional. Geez, what talent 👌
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on March 09, 2023, 08:49:26 PM
They were all quite good ......... I think that the Russian girl was probably 'too polished' for the idea of this programme?

Isle of Wight on now.  Any1 watch the Operations from Leeds Hospital, I've got it on catch up.
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on March 18, 2023, 08:51:10 AM
The Piano final was interesting and we sat up late to watch The Concert.  I can never hear what Mika sings about, however he puts Heart and Soul into it!

Pottery Throw Down finished.  Thank goodness for pro-cycling and MotoGP  8)  :-*
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Post by: jaypo on March 21, 2023, 06:53:56 PM
24 hours in police custody is back on
Title: Re: Where have all the good TV programmes gone?
Post by: CLKD on March 21, 2023, 07:14:43 PM
Anton and Giovanni on later, from Sicily  :-*
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Post by: jaypo on March 23, 2023, 09:00:09 AM
Has anyone watched Last  tango in Halifax ? Just wondered if it was any good,coming to the end of Line of duty soon
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Post by: littleminnie on March 23, 2023, 09:04:17 AM
Yes watched that Jaypo.  It’s really good.
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Post by: jaypo on March 23, 2023, 09:08:01 AM
Aww thanks LM I liked Sarah Lancashire in happy valley,so wondered if she was good in this too  :)
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Post by: Flossieteacake on March 23, 2023, 10:28:40 AM
Last tango is good. I watched the first few series.
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Post by: jaypo on March 23, 2023, 11:21:08 AM
Thanks Flossie x
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Post by: CLKD on March 23, 2023, 06:40:39 PM
It was written about a couple that my Mum knew ;-).  But the story 'went on a bit' beyond what actually happened  ::).  I did enjoy it.

Any1 watch Anton and Giovanni this week, also the Hospital programme based in Leeds and we are into the genealogy story with a pair of celebs. 
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Post by: Flossieteacake on March 23, 2023, 07:57:23 PM
It was written about a couple that my Mum knew ;-).  But the story 'went on a bit' beyond what actually happened  ::).  I did enjoy it.

Any1 watch Anton and Giovanni this week, also the Hospital programme based in Leeds and we are into the genealogy story with a pair of celebs.

I had no idea it was based on a true story! How lovely.
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Post by: CLKD on March 24, 2023, 08:18:34 AM
MotoGP begins today  :ola: :bouncing:  :-*
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Post by: jaypo on March 24, 2023, 09:12:33 AM
Faking it is really good,it was on Gary Glitter this week,omg I was nearly punching the TV  >:(
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Post by: CLKD on March 24, 2023, 10:25:35 AM
It won't be long B4 pro-cycling kicks off regularly  :whist:
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Post by: CLKD on March 24, 2023, 09:02:31 PM
Red button: Ice skating from Japan - and me, I can't even touch my toes  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on March 29, 2023, 05:11:02 PM
Oti and Motsi were on DNA Journey last night - so interesting, I would love to see them tell their Dad what has been found  8)
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Post by: CLKD on April 10, 2023, 05:46:04 PM
Is any1 able to explain Charlie, the fox, mole and horse ......... twice now I've watched it and I simply don't 'get it'  :-\.  Why isn't someone out looking for the child .......... as well as putting that horse into a stable when there's a storm.  Is there a 'point' to it?  The book has been in the Best Seller lists for months!
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Post by: jaypo on April 10, 2023, 06:51:24 PM
Sorry clkd,n'er heard of it
Started watching Last Tango I Halifax,so far so good  :)
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Post by: Songbird on April 10, 2023, 09:46:44 PM
Watched the 2nd part of Agatha Christie's "Why Didn't They Ask Evans?" It's quite good. One more episode to go. I recognised the lead male in it but couldn't think where I'd seen him before. It was The Revenant that he was in.
Now that was a good film 👌
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Post by: Taz2 on April 10, 2023, 10:58:46 PM
Is any1 able to explain Charlie, the fox, mole and horse ......... twice now I've watched it and I simply don't 'get it'  :-\.  Why isn't someone out looking for the child .......... as well as putting that horse into a stable when there's a storm.  Is there a 'point' to it?  The book has been in the Best Seller lists for months!

It's a book about relationships and friendships and kindness. I used it a lot in my work with children. You don't get the whole story from the film though and in the front of the book is an explanation of what it means. It is fantasy and not meant to be taken literally. For instance the boy is lonely and he meets the mole. They spend time in the wild and the wild is a bit like life - frightening sometimes but also beautiful. The fox is wary as he has been hurt by life before. The horse, of course, is the biggest thing any of them have met but he is the gentlest. The setting is in early spring where the weather can change suddenly from snow to sun to storms - again a bit like life where everything can change in an instant. I think that one thing which is missed out in the film is the horse saying "The truth is of course that everyone is winging it"  It is a fab book for children (and adults too) who may be struggling with aspects of trust and self belief and also helps us to learn that to ask for help is actually a very brave thing to do. I've just watched it again in iPlayer  ;D

Taz x  :)
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Post by: jaypo on April 11, 2023, 07:04:24 AM
Watched the 2nd part of Agatha Christie's "Why Didn't They Ask Evans?" It's quite good. One more episode to go. I recognised the lead male in it but couldn't think where I'd seen him before. It was The Revenant that he was in.
Now that was a good film 👌
Is that the film with the bear songbird? If so,yep,brilliant
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Post by: Songbird on April 11, 2023, 07:51:48 AM
It was Jaypo. A bit 😬 in parts but what a performance by Leonardo Di Caprio  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on April 11, 2023, 08:16:45 AM
Taz -  :thankyou:  true about many of us 'winging it'  ::)
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Post by: Taz2 on April 11, 2023, 08:43:54 AM
Taz -  :thankyou:  true about many of us 'winging it'  ::)

Yep!  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on April 11, 2023, 06:47:40 PM
So why didn't they " Ask Evans "  ;D

Any1 watching Naked Education?  aimed at teens, we are learning quite a lot  ;), running it through as a complete series - 2 left.

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Post by: Flossieteacake on April 13, 2023, 02:24:43 PM
So why didn't they " Ask Evans "  ;D

Any1 watching Naked Education?  aimed at teens, we are learning quite a lot  ;), running it through as a complete series - 2 left.

I saw the episode with the three woman in various stages of menopause.
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Post by: CLKD on April 13, 2023, 08:37:32 PM
We haven't seen that yet.

Watching 'Missing' on Ch 5 - a weekly programme about those that go missing in the UK.   :-\
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Post by: flossie fiddler on April 17, 2023, 08:34:34 AM
Has anyone seen Daisy Jones and the Six on Prime Video? A 10 part mockumentary about a rock band, based on a book of the same name. Shades of Fleetwood Mac. Elvia Presley’s granddaughter plays the lead.

I really enjoyed it, binge watched over 3 nights 😁
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Post by: jaypo on April 17, 2023, 11:51:56 AM
Oh I've seen the adds on prime for it,might have a look see
I'm really enjoying Last tango in Halifax now,great acting by all
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Post by: CLKD on April 17, 2023, 02:06:18 PM
What does any1 think about those 'reality' programmes made about recent incidences: i.e. the latest is about that man who went on the rampage and ended up in Rothbury having shot several people including a policeman  :'(. There must be something wrong with their brains  :-\ as well as those actors that take on those roles  :bang:.  To me it's as bad as going to places to watch it all unfolding  :'( :-\
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Post by: jaypo on April 17, 2023, 05:23:13 PM
I remember watching that as it happened clkd,didn't the police have him surrounded somewhere,it was live on telly,Raoul Moat?
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Post by: jillydoll on April 17, 2023, 06:28:29 PM
Yes. I remember that.

The Night Agent is quite good on Netflix.
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Post by: CLKD on April 17, 2023, 06:38:36 PM
We were in the area 4 days. B4 it all kicked off.   :'(. How does any1 feel about these programmes?  :-\
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Post by: littleminnie on April 17, 2023, 07:11:30 PM
Loved The Night Agent. They are making a S2
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Post by: holidaylover on April 17, 2023, 08:16:04 PM
We watched that last night too, but wasn't impressed.  The guy playing Raoul doesn' t look a bit like him at all, in fact the guy he shot looked more like him.  Will watch tonight to see how things unfold.  I remember travelling to Newcastle Airport whilst he was on the run, and locking the car door for fear he was going to jump out and shoot us!
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Post by: Songbird on April 17, 2023, 09:03:53 PM
I quite liked the Magpie Murders. And I guessed who the murderer was  ::)
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Post by: CLKD on April 18, 2023, 08:34:02 AM
We know how it unfolded  :-\.  Glorifying these horrific events = kids carrying knives ?

We have a lot on catch up 2 watch    .........  ;D
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Post by: jillydoll on April 18, 2023, 08:49:14 AM
Aww are they Littleminnie. That's great.
He's quite buff isn't he.? 😜
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Post by: CLKD on April 18, 2023, 11:25:00 AM
We have magpies in our garden and yep, they are murderers  >:(
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Post by: littleminnie on April 18, 2023, 12:11:49 PM
Aww are they Littleminnie. That's great.
He's quite buff isn't he.? 😜

Yes.  You wouldn’t turn him away would you 🙂
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Post by: CLKD on April 18, 2023, 01:52:39 PM
??? photos please ???  ;D
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Post by: jillydoll on April 18, 2023, 06:42:51 PM
Oh gawd, nooooooo.  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on April 18, 2023, 06:56:53 PM
'love your garden' about to begin  8)
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Post by: littleminnie on April 24, 2023, 07:31:18 AM
Anyone watching Obsession, if you like Richard Armitage, you see a lot of him 😉
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Post by: jillydoll on April 24, 2023, 11:13:13 AM
Anyone watched Chloe?
It's an old series. We've just come across it.
She's definitely one to watch! 😱
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Post by: CLKD on April 25, 2023, 02:41:35 PM
Colin from Accounts - 1 lovely statement from a girl who spots a uni-cycle in the room: "How long have you been single"  ;D
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Post by: Songbird on April 25, 2023, 03:18:46 PM
I'm a Celebrity South Africa - love it  :banana:
Mind you, Paul Burrell  :o - what a carry on when he had to stick his hand in a hole to retrieve a key. It was only a wee snake that bit him 🤣
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Post by: jaypo on May 03, 2023, 02:55:02 PM
Any suggestions as to what to watch after Last tango in Halifax? BBC?
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Post by: Flossieteacake on May 03, 2023, 03:09:33 PM
Any suggestions as to what to watch after Last tango in Halifax? BBC?

Wild at heart? I recently rewatched all the series and thought it was brilliant. It is about a family from the UK who move to South Africa and set up an animal sanctuary.
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Post by: jaypo on May 03, 2023, 03:39:34 PM
Is that with Amanda Holden Flossie?
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Post by: Flossieteacake on May 03, 2023, 03:43:50 PM
Is that with Amanda Holden Flossie?

Yes but do not worry as she is not in every series. ;)
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Post by: jaypo on May 03, 2023, 03:47:58 PM
 ;D I don't know what you mean  ;D
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Post by: Flossieteacake on May 03, 2023, 04:25:35 PM
;D I don't know what you mean  ;D
;D
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Post by: Minusminnie on May 18, 2023, 11:00:55 AM
Finished Ten Pound Poms on iplayer last night.

Interesting once you get past some of the storyline & looks like it will be continued.

(I had a great aunt who went to British Columbia on a migration scheme after the war. Family story was that she was unhappy & came back home with 2 children only to be sent back again by her father.  She always used to send me & my sister a surprise parcel at Christmas with something Canadian in it.)
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Post by: Flossieteacake on May 18, 2023, 11:03:48 AM
Finished Ten Pound Poms on iplayer last night.

Interesting once you get past some of the storyline & looks like it will be continued.

(I had a great aunt who went to British Columbia on a migration scheme after the war. Family story was that she was unhappy & came back home with 2 children only to be sent back again by her father.  She always used to send me & my sister a surprise parcel at Christmas with something Canadian in it.)

Aw, that is a lovely memory of your great aunt. :)
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Post by: Minusminnie on May 18, 2023, 11:13:25 AM
(Especially from someone I never met   Flossie. Met members of her next generation who came back over who said up to the day she died she talked of here. Bit sad really but different times).
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Post by: Flossieteacake on May 18, 2023, 11:15:59 AM
(Especially from someone I never met   Flossie. Met members of her next generation who came back over who said up to the day she died she talked of here. Bit sad really but different times).

It is very sad. How lovely you met members of her next generation who could tell you more about her.
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Post by: CLKD on May 20, 2023, 06:32:39 PM
This Morning - Phil has 'gone' what's between him and Holly ?  :-\
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Post by: jaypo on May 20, 2023, 06:57:03 PM
It's the media that have blown it out of all proportion,their like a dog with a flippin bone  >:(
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Post by: CLKD on May 20, 2023, 07:44:25 PM
Apparently Solicitors are involving Holly in 'something' said/done, not said/done .....
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Post by: littleminnie on May 21, 2023, 06:41:46 AM
Never watch ‘This Morning’ so I’m not really fussed who goes or stays.  Watched Holly when she jointly presented I’m a Celebrity get me out of here, she was quite good in that.
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Post by: jillydoll on May 21, 2023, 01:48:08 PM
I never watch day time tv.
Only unless I'm ill with something, curled up on the settee, then I'm not bothered, too busy feeling sorry for myself.  :'( ;D
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Post by: jillydoll on May 21, 2023, 01:55:33 PM
Does anyone watch Skin Walker Ranch?
Omg, I love it.

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Post by: littleminnie on May 21, 2023, 04:51:21 PM
Ooh I’ll look at that.  Hooked on Silo at the moment
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Post by: jaypo on May 21, 2023, 05:34:59 PM
We're watching Shetland
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Post by: Songbird on May 21, 2023, 09:43:25 PM
We're watching Without Sin with Vicky McClure. It's ever so good 👍
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Post by: jillydoll on May 22, 2023, 07:52:21 AM
If you like UFOs and unexplained things, you'll love it.
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Post by: Tinx on May 24, 2023, 12:49:22 PM
We're watching Without Sin with Vicky McClure. It's ever so good 👍
We're watching that too and yes, it is good  agree.

Also, watching Knightfall on Netflix. It's good but reminds me of the comedy version of Monty Python and the Holy Grail which means I don't take it seriously.  ;D
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Post by: CapriCapri on June 01, 2023, 06:08:50 PM
Bluestone 42 on BBC iplayer is brilliant:)  And I loved Last Tango in Halifax. 

But every now and then I have to revisit the wonderful Victoria Wood in her many guises.  She is very much missed
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Post by: Foxylady on July 01, 2023, 08:43:40 PM
I've been binge watching 'before we die', love it, last one still too watch!
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Post by: jaypo on July 02, 2023, 08:04:53 AM
Last tango in Halifax was fab,great acting from all  :)
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Post by: littleminnie on July 02, 2023, 05:28:34 PM
Watching Hijack on Apple TV.  Really like it.   Idris Elba  ::)
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Post by: jaypo on July 02, 2023, 06:33:54 PM
Ooow, I likes me a bit of Idris  ;D
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Post by: littleminnie on July 03, 2023, 07:55:40 AM
Don’t we all 😉
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Post by: CLKD on July 03, 2023, 07:58:50 AM
Who  :-\  ;D

I watched Rose Ayling-Ellis talking about being deaf, her programme was interesting.  She was in a Shakespeare play last Dec. which was well received.
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Post by: CLKD on July 05, 2023, 02:47:28 PM
Did any of you watch the medical programme which shows, somehow, a 3-D internal view of the insides of the body  ???  :o.  Really fascinating.  One lady had a gall bladder problem which required removal but she was reluctant as she couldn't understand how she would survive without one.

It looked like a long poo  :o even at surgery.  It was stuffed FULL of stones  :o  :-X.  Which she kept in a bottle  ::).  After all these years I still don't understand how my insides might look or how my body works  ::)

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Post by: jaypo on July 05, 2023, 05:26:35 PM
We've just finished watching Gulit,set in Leith,Edinburgh,was good,now on to Waterloo Road
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Post by: Foxylady on July 09, 2023, 08:33:50 AM
Love Guilt jaypo, nice to see all the well kent Scottish faces in it!
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Post by: jaypo on July 09, 2023, 09:58:22 AM
I really enjoyed it foxy,have you watched Shetland? Same faces crop up lol
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Post by: Foxylady on July 22, 2023, 08:19:59 AM
Not seen Shetland, have so many programmes & not enough time to watch them with working full time & running after inlaws! :o
I watched Rose's documentary CLKD, powerful & emotional. I did basic sign language as a child with an old lady who was in sheltered housing my mum worked in, often think I should learn it properly - especially when I see programmes like that it's inspiring.
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Post by: CLKD on July 22, 2023, 08:36:36 AM
Morning.  I did half consider contacting BSL for an information pack.
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Post by: Foxylady on July 23, 2023, 08:47:14 AM
Started watching The sixth commandment yesterday - Timothy Spall an underrated actor (so OH says!). Hopefully finish it today.
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Post by: 3_claire_3 on July 27, 2023, 09:42:58 AM
Ooh I’ll look at that.  Hooked on Silo at the moment

LOVED Silo.  Took an episode or two to really get into it but really enjoyed it. 
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Post by: 3_claire_3 on July 27, 2023, 09:53:26 AM
Recently watched Deadloch on Amazon.  Police comedy/drama (teeny bit gruesome is a couple of places), set in Tasmania.

A few known faces in it (if you've watched Wentworth), and a couple of rather annoying characters but don't let them put you off.

A ridiculous fun watch if you want something different from the standard run of the mill police shows.
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Post by: Poupee on July 27, 2023, 10:38:05 AM
If you have a smart TV theres a lot of good programs on the TV apps that haven't been shown on TV.
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Post by: jaypo on July 27, 2023, 12:17:22 PM
We're on to Waterloo Road now,really enjoying it   :)
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Post by: littleminnie on July 27, 2023, 04:33:25 PM
Ooh I’ll look at that.  Hooked on Silo at the moment

LOVED Silo.  Took an episode or two to really get into it but really enjoyed it.

There is going to be a season 2  :)
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Post by: Flossieteacake on July 27, 2023, 04:37:42 PM
I am enjoying a comedy on ITV called Superstore. I have already seen it when it was first on but I am rewatching it. It is about people who work for a store and the funny things they get up to. It would not be everyone's sense of humour but it is mine. :)
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Post by: 3_claire_3 on July 28, 2023, 07:38:35 AM
Ooh I’ll look at that.  Hooked on Silo at the moment

LOVED Silo.  Took an episode or two to really get into it but really enjoyed it.

There is going to be a season 2  :)

Yes! It's stalled at the mo because of the strikes, but it'll be worth waiting for.
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Post by: 3_claire_3 on July 28, 2023, 07:42:03 AM
I am enjoying a comedy on ITV called Superstore. I have already seen it when it was first on but I am rewatching it. It is about people who work for a store and the funny things they get up to. It would not be everyone's sense of humour but it is mine. :)

I liked this show too, and thought I'd seen all of it but caught an ep the other day I hadn't seen. Maybe they made more episodes than I thought  ::)
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Post by: Flossieteacake on July 28, 2023, 07:56:31 AM
I am enjoying a comedy on ITV called Superstore. I have already seen it when it was first on but I am rewatching it. It is about people who work for a store and the funny things they get up to. It would not be everyone's sense of humour but it is mine. :)

I liked this show too, and thought I'd seen all of it but caught an ep the other day I hadn't seen. Maybe they made more episodes than I thought  ::)

There are six seasons. :)
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Post by: jaypo on August 02, 2023, 07:16:57 AM
Did anyone see the reunion of the "some mother do 'ave 'em" cast? Sad to see them aged but I loved that programme,sooooo funny
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Post by: Songbird on August 02, 2023, 07:56:45 AM
Aww I loved Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em Jaypo. Michael Crawford took on a lot of the stunts. Very funny.
Tell you what else I loved - One Foot In The Grave - cracking cast…..
“I don’t belieeeeeve it!”  - brilliant 🤩
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Post by: jaypo on August 02, 2023, 12:34:43 PM
Aww I loved Frank Spencer,I believe he got quite badly hurt in the stunt in the wardrobe 🙀
Loved one foot in the grave too
Father Ted was hilarious,they did an episode with victor meldrew,so so funny
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Post by: Taz2 on August 02, 2023, 06:06:11 PM
Wolf anyone? I've just binge watched all six episodes. Never done that before but I just had to watch the next one. Blame covid!  ;D

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on August 02, 2023, 07:12:50 PM
Professional cricket - Ashes followed by the 100 - women and men's games. 

MotoGP on this weekend  8)
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Post by: SarahT on August 03, 2023, 06:10:27 PM
Just starting Wolf.
 Didn't realise it was based on a Mo Hayder book. God her stuff is so scary, I haven't read any for ages as I last one I read made me so skittish that I haven't dared read one since!
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Post by: Taz2 on August 03, 2023, 06:28:29 PM
It's scary and maybe if you're squeamish a pillow to hand would be a good idea. I loved it. OH didn't watch it as he couldn't concentrate due to covid making him feel yuk but I'm going to watch it all again with him as I liked it so much. I agree her work is very good. The casting is excellent

Taz x
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Post by: SarahT on August 03, 2023, 06:55:00 PM
Thanks for the warning Taz, I will only watch it in daylight to lessen the fear! 😂 x
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Post by: CLKD on August 03, 2023, 06:59:33 PM
Like with Dr Who - from behind the sofa?
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Post by: SarahT on August 03, 2023, 07:04:29 PM
I still have an irrational fear of daleks!   ;D
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Post by: CLKD on August 03, 2023, 07:05:14 PM
It was the slime that worried me  :-\  :D - with eyes wide closed ?
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Post by: SarahT on August 03, 2023, 07:45:30 PM
Was that the sea devils?
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Post by: CLKD on August 03, 2023, 07:52:46 PM
I can't remember, too busy hiding behind the sofa  :D
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Post by: jaypo on August 04, 2023, 08:21:19 AM
Haha the running joke with daleks was......just go upstairs  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on August 04, 2023, 08:37:40 AM
 ;D


British MotoGP on TV all weekend  ;)
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Post by: jaypo on August 04, 2023, 09:58:57 AM
Brothers & sisters this weekend,absolutely fabulous series with Sally Field,who is just brilliant in it
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Post by: 3_claire_3 on August 08, 2023, 08:03:53 PM
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart.

Have watched the first three episodes on Amazon and am INTO IT!!  It's quite harrowing in places, but I can't wait to see where it goes.  Seven episodes in total I believe.

But for now, Bake Off The Professionals while eating snacks.  Tonight we have peanut M&M's heated in the microwave for (depending on your micro) - 30 to 50 seconds so they're just warm.  YUMMERS!!!
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Post by: littleminnie on August 09, 2023, 07:11:31 AM
Watching Maryland with Suranne Jones.  One episode to go. Really enjoying it.   Football is back this weekend  :)
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Post by: jaypo on August 09, 2023, 07:32:45 AM
Schitts creek  ;D ;D ;D the fabulous Catherine O'Hara
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Post by: Taz2 on August 09, 2023, 12:34:27 PM
I'd forgotten that series. We loved it!

Taz x  ;D
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Post by: jaypo on August 09, 2023, 03:26:04 PM
Oh it's so funny Taz
Eeeeyoooooooo David!!  ;D
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Post by: Taz2 on August 09, 2023, 04:13:51 PM
And..'this wine is AAAAWWFUL. Give me another glass' ;D

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Post by: jaypo on August 09, 2023, 05:57:24 PM
 ;D ;D
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Post by: CLKD on August 28, 2023, 07:55:02 PM
Watching the Edinburgh Tattoo hi lights, pity that I can't understand the words  >:(.  The timing etc is spot on, it must have taken months to practice and refine the different routines  8)
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Post by: CLKD on October 10, 2023, 05:58:26 PM
Any idea what colour The Clangers were  ;D  :-\
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Post by: jaypo on October 10, 2023, 06:11:59 PM
Pink  ;D
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Post by: SarahT on October 10, 2023, 06:22:50 PM
Yeah strange CKLD didn't understand the Edinburgh Tattoo.... Because weirdly I could actually understand everything the Clangers said!! Honest.

 My brains a bit weird I think. I have always been able to  imagine a word being written in handwriting in my head and at the same time I can see it written backwards, like a mirror image next to it...
Thought I 'd share that with you...😬
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Post by: Songbird on October 10, 2023, 06:56:59 PM
Wow that is a skill I’d like to have Sarah  ;D
I’ll tell you what I’m able to do - you’ll all be dead jealous  ;D………..

When I start walking down a flight of stairs I can tell at the top which leg I’m going to finish on (at the bottom) 😲. It’s a skill that I’m particularly proud of  :o

I’m loving Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer fishing - they’re great together..
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Post by: jaypo on October 10, 2023, 07:04:16 PM
You're both very strange  ;D
I can curl my tongue 👅  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on October 10, 2023, 07:12:42 PM
They weren't pink on our TV  ;D and I could. understand every word  :whist:

DH can curl his tongue ........ ?? and ??  :D

Watching Fake or Fortune .........
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Post by: SarahT on October 10, 2023, 07:42:56 PM
Ooh Songbird. That's actually pretty amazing..and so useful too. Imagine the money you could win on betting on the outcome.

Jaypo can you touch your nose with your tongue too? I find the word strange a tad insulting. I much prefer eccentric.☺ Or weird I suppose fits.

CLKD I feel Clanger speak may be our second language?!

Watching reruns of Friday Night Dinner. Nice bit of squirrel.

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Post by: jaypo on October 11, 2023, 07:55:54 AM
I associate way more with Bill & Ben  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on October 11, 2023, 09:02:41 AM
In peri-menopause I associate with weeeeedddddd ..........  :whist:
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Post by: Songbird on October 11, 2023, 09:15:58 AM
Aww, Bill and Ben  :clapping: Remember they used to say "Flobbadob"  ;D
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Post by: SarahT on October 11, 2023, 10:39:28 AM
Of brain fog kicks in worse, sometimes that's all.I can manage to say..... ::)

Still holding a soft spot for Bagpuss.
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Post by: Autumnwalks on October 11, 2023, 11:07:55 AM
Umph don't mention little weed! It's what my brother used to call me often because he knew I was easily upset and that it would make me cry.  :(Which it did and then he'd laugh. And not in a "matey" way either. I was in tears every day.
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Post by: CLKD on October 11, 2023, 11:41:10 AM
Is this the end of "This Morning" ?
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Post by: jaypo on October 11, 2023, 11:47:14 AM
Rhubarb & custard,I LOVED the music  ;D
Never watched this morning
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Post by: SarahT on October 11, 2023, 12:22:39 PM
Yay. Now have Rhubarb and Custard theme in my head.

And tbh, that's ok by me ;D

Watching This Morning suggests I should be alert enough to focus on more than my breakfast. Haha.  don't do mornings very well.
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Post by: jaypo on October 11, 2023, 01:07:11 PM
https://youtu.be/SR_mFRE6qKc?si=ErIFBZoTc8xd9GSE

There you go Sarah  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on October 11, 2023, 01:57:18 PM
Did any1 watch Paddy McGuiness putting people through High Wire experiences  :o ...... a bit like Dr Who, to be seen from behind the sofa  ;D
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Post by: SarahT on October 11, 2023, 02:12:42 PM
Jaypo.
 :thankyou:   You are my heroine of the day! Forgotten how wobbly it was too. Thanks for making me a happy girl!
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Post by: jaypo on October 11, 2023, 06:51:12 PM
 :D It was such a quirky cartoon,kids nowadays would NOT be impressed by it  ;D
Oh no,clkd can't stand him
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Post by: Songbird on October 27, 2023, 09:21:02 PM
OMG! The Good Ship Murder. The acting on El Dorado was better than this lot! I'm only watching 'cause we're going on the ship in June. Geez, I hope all of these murders have stopped by then! And let's hope Shayne Ward is out on his ear too  :o
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Post by: littleminnie on October 28, 2023, 07:41:17 AM
The Good Ship Murder, the acting is so poor!  I don’t think it will be renewed for a 2nd series. 
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Post by: jaypo on November 01, 2023, 04:35:55 PM
Did anyone watch the thing on Rolf Harris last night? Still can't get my head round that he was a perv,childhood memories shattered  :(
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Post by: CLKD on November 01, 2023, 05:38:05 PM
I would have had I been alone.  I can't equate what he was taken to Court for with all the clever songs, art work etc. on TV.  Also his involvement with Animal Programmes ....... I don't think it was even acting, but how he was.   :-\
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Post by: CLKD on November 06, 2023, 08:29:02 PM
Nowt on TV this evening  :-\.  I've done the crossword in the paper.  Laundry sorted.  Dishwasher filled.

 :-\
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Post by: Autumnwalks on November 06, 2023, 08:49:56 PM
I watch the soaps, Married at first sight and Made in Chelsea. ;D
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Post by: CLKD on November 06, 2023, 08:51:32 PM
Who ever would be 'married at first sight '  :o .......... 'they' couldn't pay me enough  :D

I had strictly it takes 2 then the 1 Show ........ then a programme about rehoming dogs. B4 switching off.   Now my ears are buzzing with the quiet.
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Post by: jaypo on November 07, 2023, 08:21:29 AM
I love "faking it" where they explain the body language of murderers,it's fascinating
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Post by: CLKD on November 07, 2023, 09:59:48 AM
I also watched Stacey Dooley with the programme about DNA . 
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Post by: jillydoll on November 07, 2023, 10:20:15 AM
Payback was quite good.
Bugger all else on these days.
We've been watching a lot of old films.
Laurel & Hardy. ..Hitchcock films, ..Carry on films.....Denzil Washington films too, he's made some good ones.
One of my favourites is High Society. My mom's fault, she introduced me too it.  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on November 07, 2023, 10:42:27 AM
Morning.  Now I've got an ear worm  :rofl:  every Sat afternoon I would settle down to watch which ever musical was on BBC.  My dream was to be on the stage ........ and I could sing every song to most of the popular musicals.

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Post by: CLKD on November 07, 2023, 12:12:11 PM
Off to begin another thread  ;)
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Post by: littleminnie on November 07, 2023, 01:04:18 PM
Bodies on Netflix is supposed to be really good.  It’s on our list.
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Post by: CLKD on November 07, 2023, 01:08:36 PM
I wouldn't live on Shetland .........  ;D it's a bit like Miss Marple  :o
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Post by: jaypo on November 07, 2023, 01:42:31 PM
My horse came from Shetland,and for the first 6 months of owning him,he was CRAZZZZYYYYYYY,only to discover he'd never seen a tree before  ;D
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Post by: SarahT on November 07, 2023, 02:36:54 PM
Ffs Jaypo. That's made my day! X ;D
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Post by: CLKD on November 07, 2023, 02:59:21 PM
It's supposed to be a fairy at the top of the C.mas tree,  not a pony  :D
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Post by: jillydoll on November 07, 2023, 03:59:49 PM
Aww me and you CLKD in a musical.   ;D
I can see you dressed as Annie in Annie Get Your Gun.   :cancan:
 Sadly,  I'd probably clear out the theatre,  I can't hold a note for toffee.  ;D :neutral:
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Post by: CLKD on November 07, 2023, 07:30:18 PM
I would love that ......... except low boots, they rubs the backs of my heels they does .........

Antiques Road Trip now.
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Post by: CLKD on November 14, 2023, 06:43:18 PM
Wife On Strike - began last night but it was too blokes that went away for a week leaving their partners to cope  ;D

And swimming with sharks in a large tank at Plymouth Aquarium ......... feeding long eels etc. face2face  :o
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Post by: jillydoll on November 16, 2023, 06:48:18 PM
Anyone saw Three Little Birds? 🤷‍♀️
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Post by: CLKD on November 16, 2023, 08:21:21 PM
Nope. Watching the Yeoman at The Tower B4 DIY SOS
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Post by: Taz2 on November 20, 2023, 08:52:39 AM
Anyone saw Three Little Birds? 🤷‍♀️

Is it good?
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Post by: jillydoll on November 20, 2023, 03:43:50 PM
Ohhh I love it.
I love all things from that era anyway.
Makes my blood boil at times tho. If you watch it, you'll see why.
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Post by: CLKD on November 27, 2023, 07:21:08 PM
Any1 watching 'Shakespeare' ?
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Post by: CLKD on December 25, 2023, 02:14:55 PM
Snow man and snow dog last evening and Kennah-Masons 'Sound of Music'.

Tried the Adams family earlier but couldn't hear the dialogue so now Ice Age is on.  Again  8).  Cuppa to hand.

Strictly later and several others ticked or on catch up.

Pottery Throwdown followed by The Piano at C.mas  8)
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Post by: CLKD on December 29, 2023, 03:18:51 PM
Any1 watching/watched 'ghosts' ? it's gently, dry humour and we are binging it this week  ;D
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Post by: Taz2 on December 29, 2023, 04:53:13 PM
Yeah Ive always watched ghosts. Shame it's finishing though.

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on December 29, 2023, 05:59:09 PM
DH got into it whilst I was watching something on the big telly ...........  ;D
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Post by: Songbird on December 29, 2023, 10:18:42 PM
Watched Only Fools Christmas best bits tonight. That series was superbly written and acted. The batman and robin sketch was hilarious 😂
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Post by: CLKD on December 30, 2023, 08:42:05 AM
Songbird: it doesn't really date either  ;D
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Post by: Songbird on December 30, 2023, 01:50:43 PM
Agreed CLKD. Good old fashioned clean fun 👍
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Post by: CLKD on January 10, 2024, 01:52:07 PM
Did any1 watch Greg Wallace tracing the story of denim jeans?  So fascinating and so much technology, plus miles++ of material to get us dressed.  Then there's a process which distresses brand new jeans  >:( ......... That's not green!

I will try to source the factory in Cardigan, Wales to find out how to get them made to measure ;-). 
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Post by: Songbird on January 10, 2024, 02:14:05 PM
Didn’t see that one, CLKD. I like Gregg Wallace actually. Tell you what’s ever so good is “Fool Me Once” on Netflix. Great storyline that keeps you interested. 👍
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Post by: CLKD on January 10, 2024, 04:06:35 PM
MayB give it a whirl on catchup?  Interesting how the cotton goes into a factory in Italy, is processed then supplied to the Factory in Cardigan.

We don't have Netflix.
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Post by: jaypo on January 10, 2024, 04:44:48 PM
I find 24 hours in police custody fascinating but blimey was it hard to watch this last time
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Post by: Songbird on January 10, 2024, 04:58:59 PM
I normally watch that Jaypo but missed the last one. I also like 24hrs in A and E.
Has anyone been watching True Love? 😲
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Post by: Taz2 on January 11, 2024, 08:02:41 AM
I've been watching True Love Songbird. Really enjoying it.  Such good casting.

Taz x
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Post by: Songbird on January 11, 2024, 09:10:56 AM
Yep Taz. Re casting of True Love, there isn't a weak link - all brilliant. Shocking subject matter but fascinating at the same time 👍
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Post by: Taz2 on January 19, 2024, 06:31:47 PM
I really enjoyed it.

Taz x
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Post by: jaypo on January 19, 2024, 06:43:40 PM
We're re watching "This is us" highly recommend it,acting is just brilliant
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Post by: littleminnie on January 20, 2024, 09:17:26 AM
One more episode of Fool me once to go
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Post by: Songbird on January 20, 2024, 09:26:55 AM
Oh Littleminnie, hasn’t it been great? Loved it.
Fool Me Once, True Love and, my absolute favourite lately - All The Light We Cannot See, based on 2nd world war occupied France and a blind girl - fantastic 👍
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Post by: Minusminnie on January 21, 2024, 06:31:10 PM
Binge watched True Love this weekend.  Thanks for mentioning as I for one wouldn't have wanted to have missed it.  Worked for me on many levels.
Filmed in the West Country, Clifton in Bristol and Clevedon pier. Lovely pier that is worth a visit with views across to South Wales and tea rooms.
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Post by: littleminnie on January 24, 2024, 05:40:46 PM
True Love watched. After the Flood is next
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Post by: Songbird on January 24, 2024, 07:42:43 PM
Did you like True Love Littleminnie?
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Post by: jaypo on January 25, 2024, 11:16:01 AM
My OHs  business was on Phil & Kirstie's love it or list it last night  :D
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Post by: CLKD on January 25, 2024, 12:09:00 PM
R U able to explain that a bit clearer jaypo?   I love that programme as well as the banter between those 2  ;D.   I don't think apartment living is ideal with dogs, if they need to go out in a 'hurry'!  The views however ...........
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Post by: jaypo on January 25, 2024, 03:39:11 PM
Hahaha sorry clkd,just noticed the word "business " was missed out  ;D The conservatory? That was us  :D
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Post by: CLKD on January 25, 2024, 03:52:22 PM
OOOHHH get U - we'll have 2 queue up for autographs now  ;D.  Me I would have pulled the conservatory down and extended a more solid building.  The result was nice though.

I've seen today's catch up programme now neither I had seen. Last night I was chewing over buying somewhere with a view but going through all the positives we have here  :-\  :'(

There's a programme on Sat evening about musicals.  No idea what time.
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Post by: jaypo on January 25, 2024, 07:43:06 PM
I liked the flat in inverkip but like you said,with two dogs?? What a shame,especially when they're used to a garden.
Haha,no no,my OH is  good at his job,hence they refurbished it  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on January 25, 2024, 07:47:07 PM
Where did they decide to buy? 
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Post by: jaypo on January 25, 2024, 08:28:44 PM
Did it tell you? Not sure that it did 🤷‍♀️
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Post by: CLKD on January 25, 2024, 09:03:27 PM
It was list it I think ............. wonder whether they actually did so  :D
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Post by: jaypo on January 26, 2024, 08:56:51 AM
I'll give you their phone number if you like,you can ask them  ;D  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on January 26, 2024, 09:53:40 AM
MayB they will take part in 'what happened next'  ;D
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Post by: CLKD on February 06, 2024, 10:33:18 AM
Born from the Same Stranger - is enthralling.  ITV on a Monday, 9.00 p.m.   How many siblings might crawl out of the woodwork  :o
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Post by: SarahT on February 06, 2024, 07:13:21 PM
Our Flag Means Death,

Series two, much awaited in our house. It's quirky but compelling, amazing cast. Bit if a Marmite one though. You'll either love it or hate it!
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Post by: CLKD on February 06, 2024, 08:14:03 PM
Dogs Behaving [very] Badly .......... give 'em a  :kick:

Of course, dogs bark and the 'threat' goes away so they have achieved their aim.  The thing is to get dogs/people to walk by a lot of times, to stand still until the dogs stop.  Who has time  ::)
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Post by: Taz2 on February 07, 2024, 09:27:31 AM
Born from the Same Stranger - is enthralling.  ITV on a Monday, 9.00 p.m.   How many siblings might crawl out of the woodwork  :o

I tried to watch this but found it really quite dull I'm afraid. Maybe it's the format and that I expected it to be like Long Lost Family. I was looking forward to it too.

Taz x
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Post by: CLKD on February 07, 2024, 09:38:21 AM
Oh I'm really into it.  It's produced by the same Company but formats can become samey. 
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Post by: CLKD on February 27, 2024, 07:25:40 PM
"They hide in the fir trees in the day"

The 1 Show - camera man talking about wild boar ........... now call me picky but I've never seen a pig in a tree  ??? :o
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Post by: Songbird on March 03, 2024, 10:19:39 PM
Watched the final episode of Trigger Point tonight. Nailbighting 😱. Vicky McClure was excellent in it.
Oh, the Great Pottery Throw down- I love Keith, the judge. He gets so emotional  :yes:
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Post by: CLKD on March 04, 2024, 09:43:22 AM
Find the Pottery programme contrived these days, more about her than the potters.  None of the loos looked very stable  :o and I thought that the girl should have won .... her's was delicate and never mind no painting in the pan. 
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Post by: Songbird on March 04, 2024, 10:21:56 AM
I like Siobhan actually. Love her accent!
Have to agree re Donna's loo - thought hers was beautifully decorated. Mind you, would I risk a wee in it? 🤔 Probably not  ;D
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Post by: Autumnwalks on March 04, 2024, 10:50:38 AM
Love Siobhan and any Irish accent! She was brilliant in Derry Girls.
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Post by: jillydoll on March 04, 2024, 05:30:41 PM
Trigger Point was good Songbird. .
Remember Vicky McClure from This Is England? 
She's a fantastic actor and come a long way from those days.
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Post by: Songbird on March 04, 2024, 05:41:44 PM
That's right Jill. I forgot she was in that.
She is also heavily involved with dementia charities. 👍
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Post by: CLKD on March 12, 2024, 05:06:35 PM
Did any1 watch the documentary regarding the 4 mothers who had to take on the Police and other authorities after they were wrongly accused of being part of a 'satanic paedophile ring'.  Shows how easily it is for those that should be protecting the public can dismiss the activities of obsessives around the World - the Police checked the School, found no signs of satanic action and closed the case  :o
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Post by: jaypo on March 12, 2024, 08:04:13 PM
I watched one similar where a girl accused a lot of men of sexually abusing her and using her as a prostitute,all totally fabricated but she wrecked all their lives in the process
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Post by: jillydoll on March 12, 2024, 08:35:42 PM
Love Rat looks quite promising.