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Title: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, September 5, 2011, 15:51:39
Seeing as there is a thread for films and music I thought I would start one for TV programs. Watched Appropriate Adult last night, about cromwell street. I'd forgotten how long ago that was! 2nd part next Sunday night.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: woolster on Monday, September 5, 2011, 16:58:13
Seeing as there is a thread for films and music I thought I would start one for TV programs. Watched Appropriate Adult last night, about cromwell street. I'd forgotten how long ago that was! 2nd part next Sunday night.
:hmmm:was it any good as i recorded it


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, September 5, 2011, 17:13:46
Yes


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Monday, September 5, 2011, 17:24:07
I quite liked it... thought Dominic 'McNulty' West did a cracking rendition of Fred


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Monday, September 5, 2011, 18:56:55
Eugh he proper freaked me out, was good but fell asleep before the end, hopefully it will be repeated at some point this week?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DiV on Monday, September 5, 2011, 19:01:09
Just finished going through my Only Fools and Horses DVD collection.

30 years ago today the first episode aired I believe.

Still better than anything on the TV today


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Monday, September 5, 2011, 19:01:34
Plus why is this "red or black" crap on every night??
No friends for 26 days either :(


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, September 5, 2011, 19:04:03
Just started on S5 of The Wire.

Also going to start on Breaking Bad.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, September 5, 2011, 19:07:35
3 episodes of Criminal Minds Season 5 left. Downloading season 6.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Monday, September 5, 2011, 19:08:37
Have recently discovered 'The Big Bang theory' and am working my way through the back catalogue.

Bazinga!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Monday, September 5, 2011, 19:10:16
Have recently discovered 'The Big Bang theory' and am working my way through the back catalogue.

Bazinga!

The laughing track drives me insane.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: thedarkprince on Monday, September 5, 2011, 19:27:08
If you're into shows where a dog smokes weed, drinks beer, watches Matt Damon films and breaks into cars and houses then Wilfred is for you.

My favourite show of recent years.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Monday, September 5, 2011, 20:13:23
If you're into shows where a dog smokes weed, drinks beer, watches Matt Damon films and breaks into cars and houses then Wilfred is for you.

My favourite show of recent years.
If you're into shows where a dog smokes weed, drinks beer, watches Matt Damon films and breaks into cars and houses then Wilfred is for you.

My favourite show of recent years.

Is it worth starting with the original Australian show, or is it best to go straight into the American version?

It's the same bloke as the dog in both isn't it?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Summerof69 on Monday, September 5, 2011, 20:24:10
Currently re-watching Spin City, which I just got series 1-4 from the US. On series 3.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Monday, September 5, 2011, 20:26:55
I like Coach Trip.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Monday, September 5, 2011, 20:27:42
I thought The Hour was excellent,hope theres another series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Monday, September 5, 2011, 20:29:01
Coach trip is immense
I've had no Jezza or This morning for 6 weeks so loving it this morning!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Monday, September 5, 2011, 20:45:19
Just watched the first Appropriate Adult. Thought it was superb, the voice acting and likenesses were chillingly spot on.

I spent the first 10 minutes wondering where i'd seen the girl playing the Appropriate Adult (Janet Leach?) before, and then it dawned on me, she looks exactly like Marcus Wareing (TV chef).


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Monday, September 5, 2011, 20:47:05
Coach trip is immense
I've had no Jezza or This morning for 6 weeks so loving it this morning!

Its one of those worthy Jezzas tomorrow..boooo! they always suck


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Miles Mayhem on Monday, September 5, 2011, 20:52:07
Just watched the first Appropriate Adult. Thought it was superb, the voice acting and likenesses were chillingly spot on.

I spent the first 10 minutes wondering where i'd seen the girl playing the Appropriate Adult (Janet Leach?) before, and then it dawned on me, she looks exactly like Marcus Wareing (TV chef).

i also watched Appropriate Adult this evening (thank you TEF for reminding me) and thought it was amazing. Reminded me of being a kid and my parents telling me about it as my dad worked in social services in gloucester at the time. I did think the side story of Janets husband was a bit strange but over all a chilling programme to watch


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Monday, September 5, 2011, 20:56:18
i seem to spend most of my time watching the history channel at the moment, they have some good programs on like pawn stars, american restoration, american pickers & swamp people


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Monday, September 5, 2011, 21:00:55
Its one of those worthy Jezzas tomorrow..boooo! they always suck

Really?? Oh I bloody hate those!! Makes him into even more of a patronising wanker!
More obese toothless oafs please Jezza! Give the weird hour workers what they want!!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: woolster on Monday, September 5, 2011, 21:07:16
a mate told me to watch a comedy called phone shop, anyone seen it


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Monday, September 5, 2011, 21:09:02
not seen it, but the adverts looked shite so didn't bother, let me know what it's like if you watch it.

Someone told me about Trollied also, watched a few, it's OK, not brilliant though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, September 5, 2011, 21:14:49
Phone Shop was utter shite. Avoid.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Monday, September 5, 2011, 21:24:25
The second series of Treme started last week, cracking episode.

I've started watching Snuff Box at work this week. Fucking weird. Matt Berry is awesome though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Notts red on Monday, September 5, 2011, 22:13:42
Next Sunday night, " Drugs in football " programme advertised earlier but didn't catch what channel sure it starts at 9pm though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: PocketScience on Monday, September 5, 2011, 22:26:23
Phone Shop was utter shite. Avoid.

I agree. Watched the first episode and it was a pile of wank, didn't bother watching any more to see if it improved


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Monday, September 5, 2011, 23:00:20
Phone Shop is possibly the worst comedy show ever made,

Just about on the same level as "Lee Nelsons well good show"
Which is utter utter shite.

I seriously think I could make a better show.


In terms of good shows I have only just discovered 2 and a half men which is brilliant..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 08:09:26
I heart 2 & a half men! I got into it in Australia as there is literally nothing else on there!
It's kinda cheesy but funny - not sure how it's gonna work without Charlie Sheen though?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: larwood on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 08:33:59
BBC Four are showing The Killing again.

Great for me as i've started my maternity leave and so have masses of time to fill.Of course i know who the killer is so some of the tension is lost,but its still great tv.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 09:07:10
Coach trip is immense
I've had no Jezza or This morning for 6 weeks so loving it this morning!

We forgot to apply for Coach Trip!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 09:26:42
Oh yeah!!! Brendan would love us!

God I slagged off today's Jezza but it's a 9/11 one and actually very moving - they just showed the 9/11 tribute centre - I challenge anyone to go in there & not be moved   


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: donkey on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 15:55:53
I heart 2 & a half men! I got into it in Australia as there is literally nothing else on there!
It's kinda cheesy but funny - not sure how it's gonna work without Charlie Sheen though?

One and a half men?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 16:05:03
We forgot to apply for Coach Trip!

Just started to watch this now, is it a northern based show  :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 16:06:55
Oh dear  :suicide:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 17:48:37
BBC Four are showing The Killing again.

Great for me as i've started my maternity leave and so have masses of time to fill.Of course i know who the killer is so some of the tension is lost,but its still great tv.

Loving the US version on C4 at the moment, wish i had of known the original was being shown.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: thedarkprince on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 18:04:19
Is it worth starting with the original Australian show, or is it best to go straight into the American version?

It's the same bloke as the dog in both isn't it?

Yep, same bloke. I've only seen a couple of the Australian episodes but think the US one has the edge (surprisingly). Apparently it's all off the back of a short film so will dig that out at some point with the rest of the Oz shows.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 19:59:04
the great british bake off is the bestest thing ever.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 20:53:02
Have recently discovered 'The Big Bang theory' and am working my way through the back catalogue.

Bazinga!

Just finished this. New episodes of BBT and How I Met Your Mother soon.

I got to early season 4 of Battlestar Galactica and just gost tremendously fed up. Too much waffle about God and Religion, not enough 'preparing to jump' and cylons appearing out of nowhere and fracking everybody up.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 21:17:20
How I Met Your Mother is good.

Big Bang Theory started off good but got boring very quickly, nothing ever seems to happen, it's the same old shite every episode, it's about time they pulled the plug on it.

Never seen Two And A Half Men, is it any good?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 22:47:27
How I met your mother is in my opinion better than Friends, which seems to be the benchmark that all sitcoms are based..

2 and a half men, as I said about I have on recently discovered but I think its brilliant,

If you have Comedy central they seem to show it all the time..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 22:57:02
2 and a half men is alright to watch the odd time, but it's the same joke every single episode.

Plus it has that really annoying "meeeeeennnn" sound clip.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 23:15:54
Two and a Half Men is total gash. Awful.

Season 2 of Boardwalk Empire is on soon \o/


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 23:32:09
the great british bake off is the bestest thing ever.

agreed!



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 13:37:22
The Walking Dead was great the second series starts around Halloween in the US worth a download/watch. House is awesome, wonder how they are going to start this new series though. Bones will back on as well. I love the autumn all the good programs start again


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 13:40:17
Think House is going to be set nearly a year after the last series with House coming out of prison and Cuddy gone (the actress left).

Think will almost definitely be the last series, Hugh Laurie isn't contracted on for any more afterwards, and let's be honest; it's been gettnig a bit silly (but still awesome)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 13:45:38
It's a shame that cuddy won't be in House anymore I watched it mainly due to how House, Cuddy and Wilson interacted. Hopefully they end it this series. Otherwise it may become another lost


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 14:06:45
BBC Four are showing The Killing again.

Great for me as i've started my maternity leave and so have masses of time to fill.Of course i know who the killer is so some of the tension is lost,but its still great tv.

I watched that and it's definitely one of the best television series I've seen in a while.

I tried to watch the American one, but it didn't have the whole moody, dark, "Nordic Noir" feel that made The Killing so good. I actually thought after watching parts here and there that the characters were way less believable and it seemed to lack subtlety. It came across as less of an intelligent homage and more of a lazy copy.

Edit: Cuddy's gone from House?! I actually couldn't be bothered with this series, but with Thirteen leaving (I love her soooo much) Cuddy would be the only remaining sexual object. Boooo. 


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mrverve on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 14:43:51
The Soprano's. Excellent tv.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Kinky Tom on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 14:44:44
torchwood


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 14:53:41
The Wire. Pure brilliance.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mrverve on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 15:16:21
The Wire. Pure brilliance.

Heard it's one of those that once you watch one you want to watch all of them. Have to see it.

 


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 16:24:16

Edit: Cuddy's gone from House?! I actually couldn't be bothered with this series, but with Thirteen leaving (I love her soooo much) Cuddy would be the only remaining sexual object. Boooo. 

Yeah but this is House, there must be some more flange coming in from somewhere - Masters, 13, Cameron, even Stacey - there is a track record.

Personally I thought the last series was the worst whereas the previsous one when he was in the nut house was amazing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 16:26:36


Edit: Cuddy's gone from House?! I actually couldn't be bothered with this series, but with Thirteen leaving (I love her soooo much) Cuddy would be the only remaining sexual object. Boooo. 

Thirteen is still in it, but not for the full series. In and out like last series I think.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 18:47:23
Thirteen is still in it, but not for the full series. In and out like last series I think.

Boo, I assumed she'd completely left, as I thought she disappeared during the series where he was mental(er). In that case they should state at the start of each episode if it has thirteen in it, then I can drool my way through it if she is. ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
[url width=400 height=591]http://i55.tinypic.com/fuo09f.jpg[/url]


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 19:29:48
Heard it's one of those that once you watch one you want to watch all of them. Have to see it.

 

A lot of people seem to love it, but I watched the first couple and found it kinda boring so didn't bother with the rest.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 19:30:29
Recently started watching Scrubs, I like it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 19:32:21
A lot of people seem to love it, but I watched the first couple and found it kinda boring so didn't bother with the rest.

Yeah, i found it similar. But if you grind through the first 4 or 5 episodes you really get into it (and get used to the accents/way of talking of the drugs gangs), as well as understanding the characters and their relationships. It's worth the effort...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 19:37:06
I think i've still series one knocking around somewhere, might give it another go.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 19:45:33
I've just bought series 1 of The Wire as always meant to watch it. I think Scrubs is one of the best shows ever made. And I really do think that. I originally hated it and my ex-flatmate used to insist on watching it every night. I inevitably watched some and began to realise it's superb. He also got me into Family Guy and anal.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 19:56:44
The Wire is actually better than anal, Barry.

The Wire is the best thing ever.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 20:11:49
Yeah, i found it similar. But if you grind through the first 4 or 5 episodes you really get into it (and get used to the accents/way of talking of the drugs gangs), as well as understanding the characters and their relationships. It's worth the effort...

This is a fair assessment. By half way through series 1 I was engrossed


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 20:24:37
Two & a Half men is coming back at the end of the month with Ashton Kutcher being the new main man.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 21:02:58
torchwood

Struggled with this series so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 21:34:10
Struggled with this series so far.

Me too. Children of Earth was pretty much perfect for the last 3 episodes.

But this time its sold its sole to the devil (well American money). Its a good idea, but its utter tripe, over Americanised and stupidly slowly paced. In short either CoE was a fluke, or they really cocked it up. But I have to watch now as its so close to the end.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 21:45:54
Me too. Children of Earth was pretty much perfect for the last 3 episodes.

But this time its sold its sole to the devil (well American money). Its a good idea, but its utter tripe, over Americanised and stupidly slowly paced. In short either CoE was a fluke, or they really cocked it up. But I have to watch now as its so close to the end.

Perfectly put. I too am gonna see it out because I've come this far (aware how gay that sounds) but this series has been very underwhelming and disappointing to say the least. Also, far too much gay sex for my liking!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 21:49:27
I'm watching Man V Food. I'm hungry now.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Coca Fola on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 23:27:25
I'm watching the man who lost his face. I'm not very hungry truth be told.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 23:36:39
I'm watching time team, I'm hoping they'll find poxfords missing stand.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Thursday, September 8, 2011, 00:10:49
Boo, I assumed she'd completely left, as I thought she disappeared during the series where he was mental(er). In that case they should state at the start of each episode if it has thirteen in it, then I can drool my way through it if she is. ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

[url width=400 height=591]http://i55.tinypic.com/fuo09f.jpg[/url]

Fucking hell, I'm pretty sure you could have found a better picture.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: london_red on Thursday, September 8, 2011, 08:31:41
The Wire is actually better than anal, Barry.

The Wire is the best thing ever.

Big fan of the Wire and most of the HBO dramas are pretty good - the latest one, Game of Thrones definitely worth a watch.

At the other end of the spectrum, Dealiest Warrior on Bravo was amazing for completely different reasons.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: tans on Thursday, September 8, 2011, 09:54:25
I'm watching Man V Food. I'm hungry now.

Best program ever.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: stfcinbmth on Thursday, September 8, 2011, 19:48:43
Grand Designs back next Wednesday on C4. Love it, if only I had a few bob


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Thursday, September 8, 2011, 20:02:31
Grand Designs back next Wednesday on C4. Love it, if only I had a few bob

I saw that earlier. I love that program. Talking of a few bob though, one of the things I really love about the show is that it sometimes illustrates how much bang you can really get for your buck. There's been some stunning houses built for amounts far below what their looks seem to portray.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Thursday, September 8, 2011, 20:06:48
I love that show. I spend far too much time watching More4.

Me and the missus plan on doing our own grand design one day. Mortgage will be paid off before we're both 40, so a self build purely from cash is the ultimate dream.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: stfcinbmth on Thursday, September 8, 2011, 20:16:07
Most of the initial cost comes from the purchase of the plot it's self. It's a great idea in theory tho, design and build your own house. Kevin McCloud is one of the most enthusiastic and interesting presenters ever. Must admit I'm a sucker for property shows, don't know why, guess I just like certain types of architecture, love anything Deco. Location, Location, Location, Place in the Sun, love anything like that.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Thursday, September 8, 2011, 20:53:52
if anyone has sky, i implore you to turn over to channel 826 right now.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, September 8, 2011, 20:59:12
if anyone has sky, i implore you to turn over to channel 826 right now.

A one man Buddhist on a crusade. A crusade to cycle. If only it was in HD.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Friday, September 9, 2011, 06:46:53
That's a quality dream Sam.

Kevin McCloud is one of the most enthusiastic and interesting presenters ever.

I love the summaries he gives at the end. The bloke is superb. I love the way he's completely natural and is both candid and very knowledgeable. I'm not sure I could watch it without him presenting it. But then I've also watched a couple of the Grand Designs Australia and it's no less enjoyable.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: stfcinbmth on Friday, September 9, 2011, 07:42:36
That's a quality dream Sam.



Quite agree. Any thoughts on the design Sam? Let's hear your ideas


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Friday, September 9, 2011, 07:49:28
We've not thought about it in too much detail, the dream's 15 years away yet!

I want something with amazing views. Being perched on the side of a hill would be good. Then have floor to ceiling windows all round. Have you seen the one where the couple buy a derelict castle and build it back up again? They had an amazing roof terrace with big glass windows into the bedroom. That would be ideal.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Friday, September 9, 2011, 11:51:02
We've not thought about it in too much detail, the dream's 15 years away yet!

I want something with amazing views. Being perched on the side of a hill would be good. Then have floor to ceiling windows all round. Have you seen the one where the couple buy a derelict castle and build it back up again? They had an amazing roof terrace with big glass windows into the bedroom. That would be ideal.

What about that Belfast monster? That was quite incredible. Slightly on the fucking huge size and in some respects a bit vulgar, but it remains one of my favourite Grand Designs mainly for the bargain price (when looking at the price relative to the home!) of about £300k by recollection.

http://www.thomasoharearchitects.com/TOHAwebsite080410/Private%20Res%20blog/5D33557E-4209-42F2-94AC-B8D26AEF5A0E.html

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/grand-designs/4od#2921789


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Friday, September 9, 2011, 11:54:57
The Walking Dead is back on soon :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Friday, September 9, 2011, 12:05:09
No, although that one is kind of what I'm planning on Barry.

I found the one I meant: http://www.channel4.com/4homes/on-tv/grand-designs/episode-guides/yorkshire-the-14th-century-castle-08-06-02/display/subpage/2

I love the way the attic room opens onto the roof terrace. Not so keen on the rest of the house though.

If I had millions, my ultimate house would be Tony Stark's cliff top mansion in Iron Man.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Kinky Tom on Friday, September 9, 2011, 12:18:42
a mate of mine was the architect on this one:

http://www.channel4.com/4homes/on-tv/grand-designs/episode-guides/london-the-glass-and-timber-house-08-05-30


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Friday, September 9, 2011, 13:19:39
McCloud doesn't half waffle shit. "The way the younger additions seem to naturally slot on to the older exterior has given a lease of life to the dilapidated shell. The ancient crumbling brickwork has a look of fresh excitement, without hiding the true age of the features".

That might be true Kevin, but are describing a house or an OAP who has got three wrinkly digits knuckle deep in a 15 year old?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Friday, September 9, 2011, 13:22:30
I fucking hate the cunt.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Kinky Tom on Saturday, September 10, 2011, 09:18:24
just started watching the original series of The Prisoner - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061287/

brilliantly funny


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Saturday, September 10, 2011, 09:55:59
Fucking hell, I'm pretty sure you could have found a better picture.

:-[

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Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: phelpsieboy on Saturday, September 10, 2011, 10:46:47
Now thats better  ;D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Saturday, September 10, 2011, 13:06:34
just started watching the original series of The Prisoner - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061287/

brilliantly funny

I went to Portmeirion where its filmed the other week whilst visiting the late 1950's (north wales).  Interesting place.  One mans strange vision of something to do with his life.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Doore on Saturday, September 10, 2011, 14:15:36
I went to Portmeirion where its filmed the other week whilst visiting the late 1950's (north wales).  Interesting place.  One mans strange vision of something to do with his life.

I've been there too.  Very strange place, but rather beautiful in its own unique way.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Sunday, September 11, 2011, 23:05:29
Saw part 2 of appropriate adult tonight, some good performances.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Monday, September 12, 2011, 05:47:28
Dispatches are doing a drugs in football feature on their program tonight. Hopefully a bit better than the Alex Ferguson/shady people investing in football thing a few months back.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, September 12, 2011, 08:24:02
Finished S5 of The Wire last night.

I don't know what I'm going to do with myself now I've got no more to watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Monday, September 12, 2011, 08:37:31
You can find The Corner, which the blokey did before making The Wire. Lots of regular cast members doing main character or one scene roles.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Monday, September 12, 2011, 13:09:38
or move onto Treme...

I watched the first series of 15 Storeys High last night, Sean Lock is fucking brilliant. I've also started on series 1 of Big Train, which despite having a cast containing Simon Pegg, Mark Heap and Kevin Eldon, I just don't find it that funny...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, September 12, 2011, 13:28:27
or move onto Treme...

I've started to watch that and can't quite get into it at the moment. Only about 3 episodes in at the moment though, so probably worth perservering with a little bit more.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Coca Fola on Monday, September 12, 2011, 14:04:15
An Idiot Abroad is back soon. Can't wait!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Langers on Monday, September 12, 2011, 14:56:27
An Idiot Abroad is back soon. Can't wait!

Saw the advert for that the other day, if it's as good as the first one, it will be great.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, September 12, 2011, 15:41:02
or move onto Treme...

I watched the first series of 15 Storeys High last night, Sean Lock is fucking brilliant. I've also started on series 1 of Big Train, which despite having a cast containing Simon Pegg, Mark Heap and Kevin Eldon, I just don't find it that funny...

Big Train is the best sketch show ever. Stick with it, it gets better and better.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Monday, September 12, 2011, 16:33:33
I watched the first series of 15 Storeys High last night, Sean Lock is fucking brilliant.

Sean Lock is the man, he's second only to Jim Jefferies/Jeffries in my opinion. I've been meaning to buy 15 Storeys High for quite a while, I really should do it! The show is apparently co-written by Mark Lamarr (under a pseudonym).

Hilarious Sean Lock clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5b2br7vvBU



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Monday, September 12, 2011, 16:40:16
Anyone else watching the new series of Curb Your Enthusiasm? Used to be one of the best things on tv but it's going downhill rapidly. He's just getting up to crazier and crazier shit which is even more unbelievable and far too predictable.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Saturday, September 17, 2011, 10:31:02
Season 7 of Its always sunny in philladelphia has started airing in the US


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Saturday, September 17, 2011, 10:45:22
Season 7 of Its always sunny in philladelphia has started airing in the US

Good man.

Rob McElhenney put on all that weight just because he thought it would be funny and then had to lose it throughout the season.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Saturday, September 17, 2011, 10:48:28
Haha, yeah I saw that. He is fucking huge.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Saturday, September 17, 2011, 10:55:17
An Idiot Abroad is back soon. Can't wait!
Starts this friday on sky one.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 07:23:28
Watched the last three episodes of Wilfred, it's fucked up but very funny.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 07:45:19
Horrible Histories is without doubt the best programme on the television.

Anyone who disagrees is wrong.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 08:25:15
Not seen that Herthab, what channel/time is it on?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 08:38:46
Kid's TV isn't it?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 09:23:04
Not seen that Herthab, what channel/time is it on?

Cbbc.  Fucking constantly.  Mind you their historical masterchef chef did make me chuckle.  Especially the Gregg Wallace impression.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 09:32:45
Horrible Histories is without doubt the best programme on the television.

Anyone who disagrees is wrong.

Totally agree. A lady who works for me , her nephew is in them, along with the O2 advert and Peep Show. So I have to watch them - good viewing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 10:18:05
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-E6geGtlfc&feature=related



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 10:29:29
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUBPqCa-tiE&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51aHb_U8Zr0



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: PocketScience on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 10:33:59
'Fresh Meat' starts tonight:

"Comedy drama series from the creators of Peep Show about the hilarious, and often painful, truths of being a student" http://www.channel4.com/programmes/fresh-meat/video/series-1/episode-1/s1-ep1-gents-club

It has potential judging from the clip so will give it a go


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Kinky Tom on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 10:42:23
yeah, fresh meat looks worth a go

also the fades starts on bbc3 tonight so will give that a go too


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: oxford_fan on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 19:03:44
I've got Fresh Meat set to record.

Re-watched The Shadow Line at the weekend, still brilliant.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 19:16:11
Misfits: Vegas Baby is on the E4 website for those of you who enjoyed the series!

FX is also re-running the first series of The Walking Dead in the build up to series 2. Which according to test screenings is vomit inducingly gory.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jb on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 19:32:34
Misfits: Vegas Baby is on the E4 website for those of you who enjoyed the series!

FX is also re-running the first series of The Walking Dead in the build up to series 2. Which according to test screenings is vomit inducingly gory.

Niiice, when's it due to start? Is it October time?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 19:36:58
Niiice, when's it due to start? Is it October time?

October 16th :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: TheMajorSTFC on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 21:24:54
It has to be Only fools and horses for me!...i have seen most episodes more times than ive had hot dinners but they never get old!

On every night at the moment on GOLD as its the 30 year anniversary since it began!

Classic...RIP John Sullivan

Maj


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: phelpsieboy on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 21:54:56
I quite enjoyed Fresh Meat, has a lot of potential and Jack Whitehall and Joe Thomas played their parts brilliantly


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 22:15:15
The Wrong Door, Garth Marenghi's Darkplace and Snuff Box are all good but slightly unknown comedies.

'Strutter' is the one I'd really reccommend though. Holds the world record for most swear words in a TV program. Hard to find though as it was on shitty MTV.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 22:42:05
The Wrong Door, Garth Marenghi's Darkplace and Snuff Box are all good but slightly unknown comedies.

'Strutter' is the one I'd really reccommend though. Holds the world record for most swear words in a TV program. Hard to find though as it was on shitty MTV.



I ruddy love that show


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Thursday, September 22, 2011, 00:21:33
Just watched "Fresh meat" after reading about it on here,
Fucking brilliant.

Thanks to whoever mentioned it!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, September 22, 2011, 08:27:53
Thought Fresh Meat was trying a bit too hard to be like the Inbetweeners. Not a bad thing if you pull it off, but they didn't yet. Maybe it will improve as the characters become more familiar.

Also slightly disappointed with The Fades. Didn't grab me as much as this type of show normally does. Can't quite put my finger on why. Still, again early days, I think it could be good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: phelpsieboy on Thursday, September 22, 2011, 08:28:13
Just watched "Fresh meat" after reading about it on here,
Fucking brilliant.

Thanks to whoever mentioned it!
Jack Whitehalls character cracked me up every bloody time :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Thursday, September 22, 2011, 08:51:57
I thought fresh meat was a bit rubbish


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: PocketScience on Thursday, September 22, 2011, 09:10:16
I thought Fresh Meat was pretty good, it is definitely watchable but there wasn't a lot of real laugh out loud moments for me. I will watch it again though


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: oxford_fan on Thursday, September 22, 2011, 11:48:14
The Wrong Door, Garth Marenghi's Darkplace and Snuff Box are all good but slightly unknown comedies.


Also add Nathan Barley and 15 Storeys High.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: phelpsieboy on Thursday, September 22, 2011, 13:29:27
Blue Mountain State is one of my favourites, just started season 3. Never fails to make me laugh.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Saturday, September 24, 2011, 09:11:48
Planet Dinosaur - simply stunning.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: woolster on Saturday, October 15, 2011, 20:58:06
recorded the hunt for tony blair last night, is it any good :hmmm:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Saturday, October 15, 2011, 21:08:52
Dunno, watch it and find out


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: woolster on Saturday, October 15, 2011, 21:18:16
Dunno, watch it and find out
oooooooooooooooooohhhh, only asking


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Sunday, October 16, 2011, 08:45:06
Walking Dead series 2 starts in the U.S tonight. Friday for us on FX.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Sunday, October 16, 2011, 10:29:40
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox2YYtD2emk

This starts again thursday,dont know if it will be tosh or good........have to watch it and find out.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Sunday, October 16, 2011, 12:25:33
fresh meat is ok, worth a watch. Looking forward to the walking dead. Currently watching season 7 of Criminal Minds, Season 2 of boardwalk empire and season 8 of Greys anatomy


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Sunday, October 16, 2011, 12:40:57
recorded the hunt for tony blair last night, is it any good :hmmm:
yarp. I enjoyed it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, October 16, 2011, 12:42:23
I'm enjoying The Fades, Strikeback: Project Dawn and my guilty pleasure Warehouse 13.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Sunday, October 16, 2011, 12:44:16
The new series of it's always sunny in philadelphia is possibly the greatest ever


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Sunday, October 16, 2011, 14:02:13
I'm enjoying The Fades, Strikeback: Project Dawn and my guilty pleasure Warehouse 13.

The first Strikeback series was a bit rubbish (I don't know how they managed to move away from the book so much, when there was no need for it), so I gave the second a miss. Seems I was too quick to judge.

I watched the first season of Warehouse 13 and quietly enjoyed it. I did like the cop bird though, so that makes it easier! It was like the first season of Leverage, in that I wasn't sure why I watched it, but strangely found myself drawn to it - it was utter rubbish though. :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, October 16, 2011, 14:52:21
The first Strikeback series was a bit rubbish (I don't know how they managed to move away from the book so much, when there was no need for it), so I gave the second a miss. Seems I was too quick to judge.

I find it unrealistic nonsense, but its good fun. A bit like Spooks used to be. But I also liked the first series - they kind of sexed this one up in comparison but I'm guessing you may not like it still.

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I watched the first season of Warehouse 13 and quietly enjoyed it. I did like the cop bird though, so that makes it easier! It was like the first season of Leverage, in that I wasn't sure why I watched it, but strangely found myself drawn to it - it was utter rubbish though. :)

Its still is utter rubbish, but I can't help myself. Its really a family show but I'm the only one who watches it in our family. And the cop bird, mmmmmmmmmm (in a good way)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Sunday, October 16, 2011, 17:03:20
I find it unrealistic nonsense, but its good fun. A bit like Spooks used to be. But I also liked the first series - they kind of sexed this one up in comparison but I'm guessing you may not like it still.

Its still is utter rubbish, but I can't help myself. Its really a family show but I'm the only one who watches it in our family. And the cop bird, mmmmmmmmmm (in a good way)

We're on the same page then! She's got something about her!

Re: Strikeback. To be honest, I think having read the book the first series was based on might have ruined it. As we all know, most books tend to be better than the film (series in this case). Unfortunately they made a series based in one of his worst books and then changed one of the better parts of the story for no obvious reason. Watchman would've made a good series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 06:24:27
Guilty pleasures again, I watch Destination Truth quite often. And not when it's on, but on Sky+... That's brainless tripe fo sho.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DA15red on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 17:12:34
Don't know how I missed it first time around but watching the Sopranos on Sky Atlantic and loving it. Up to the end of series 3 and may buy boxsets for 4 onwards as waiting for each new episode on a Wednesday takes ages. Didn't watch it originally as I figured it would be like A team with noone getting whacked etc. but its pretty full on to be fair. Probably a few other US shows I have dodged that are worth a go.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Thursday, October 20, 2011, 06:26:28
Don't know how I missed it first time around but watching the Sopranos on Sky Atlantic and loving it. Up to the end of series 3 and may buy boxsets for 4 onwards as waiting for each new episode on a Wednesday takes ages. Didn't watch it originally as I figured it would be like A team with noone getting whacked etc. but its pretty full on to be fair. Probably a few other US shows I have dodged that are worth a go.

The Sopranos is fantastic tv, watched them all originally and watching them all again on Sky. The only disappointment for me was the final ever episode, which seemed a massive anti-climax.

The only other series I make sure I record at the moment is Boardwalk Empire, also on Sky Atlantic, another great US export.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: A Gent Orange on Thursday, October 20, 2011, 09:56:31
The Sopranos is stunning but I do think it sags in the middle. Two of the season mirror each other too closely in terms of the main threat - Ritchie and Ralphie is it? And Tony's horse. They felt like what they were, extra seasons bolted onto the three-part narrative to satisfy the networks and Chase's wallet. I liked the ending though. It had to be ambivalent, or Scarface.

On balance it has dated and looks very soapy next to The Wire.

I'm also going to mention Homicide: Life on the Street which also looks pretty safe now but gave us David Simon and lots of the things The Wire would build on - naturalistic dialogue, wobbly cam, and genuinely morally ambivalent cops and robbers.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Thursday, October 27, 2011, 20:49:42
currently watching world's strictest parents on bbc 3 at the minute and its really funny watching all these stroppy teens getting their asses kicked.

on another note just finished the three series of the inbetweeners and must say it's one of the funniest programmes ever.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Thursday, October 27, 2011, 21:09:33
Waslking Dead has had a 3rd series commissioned!!!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Langers on Monday, October 31, 2011, 15:09:06
New series of misfits started last night, got it recored, looking forward to wathcing it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Monday, October 31, 2011, 19:00:19
Top Boy starts tonight at 10 on channel 4, it looks quite good,


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, October 31, 2011, 19:20:39
Top Boy starts tonight at 10 on channel 4, it looks quite good,

Cheers, Sky+'d the series.

Bank holiday here tomorrow so will watch it then as probably pubbing it tonight!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Monday, October 31, 2011, 19:23:55
All Saints Day?

Europe sure loved that girlband  8)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, October 31, 2011, 19:51:17
All Saints Day?

Europe sure loved that girlband  8)

Apparently it is! :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: PocketScience on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 22:57:44
Top Boy starts tonight at 10 on channel 4, it looks quite good,

Was good I thought! Will watch again anyway.

The new Louis Theroux thing on Sunday night was quite good too


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 23:00:13
Horrible Histories is without doubt the best programme on the television.

Anyone who disagrees is wrong.

The league of gentleman pepople are doing a few sketches for it next series. Good times.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 23:11:37
Was there a psychoville halloween special last night and was it a new one or a repeat?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 23:40:29
Was there a psychoville halloween special last night and was it a new one or a repeat?

think it was last year's repeat, but not sure.

night y'all.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 23:43:20
Top Boy starts tonight at 10 on channel 4, it looks quite good,

Thanks for the heads up. Enjoying this.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Matchworn Shirts on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 16:26:05
Any news on when the last series of the IT Crowd will be out (or indeed if they have started on it yet)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Baggins on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 13:56:39
I've begun to quite enjoy The Big Bang theory.

Best comedy of the past twenty years goes to Gavin & Stacey though.  It really is wonderful.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 14:49:29
Best comedy of the past twenty years goes to Gavin & Stacey though.  It really is wonderful.

Please be kidding.
It wasn't bad, but the best comedy of the past 20 years? Get a grip.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Baggins on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 15:00:43
Please be kidding.
It wasn't bad, but the best comedy of the past 20 years? Get a grip.

Not kidding.  I love it.  It bridges the gap between making me laugh out loud and making me genuinely fond of the characters. 

I have a grip - its clearly a different grip to yours.  Each to their own and all that.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 15:04:24
Indeed, everyone has different tastes.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed Gavin & Stacey, but I don't think it would be in my top 10 or even 20 comedies from the past 20 years.
But that's just me.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 15:38:24
Indeed, everyone has different tastes.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed Gavin & Stacey, but I don't think it would be in my top 10 or even 20 comedies from the past 20 years.
But that's just me.

You love My Family don't you?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 15:41:11
You love My Family don't you?

That's my number one, it's excellent.
That and 2 Packets of Crisps & a Pint of Lager and Gimme Gimme Gimme.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Baggins on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 15:42:14
Indeed, everyone has different tastes.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed Gavin & Stacey, but I don't think it would be in my top 10 or even 20 comedies from the past 20 years.
But that's just me.

Indeed they do.  I can't even really tell you why I love Gavin & Stacey so much - I just do.  For the record, my other favourites of the last 20 years are probably Men Behaving Badly, Peep Show, The Inbetweeners, Frasier and Scrubs (I watch a lot of TV).

They all, however, pale into insignificance when compared with Blackadder.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 15:47:21
Mine would include Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Office, Extras, Phoenix Nights....

Blackadder was indeed brilliant, as was Fawlty Towers and Rising Damp.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Miles Mayhem on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 15:50:13
your missing a key ingredient.......Partridge


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 15:51:32
your missing a key ingredient.......Partridge

Aha! So I am.

As much as I loved I'm Alan Partridge, I preferred Knowing Me, Knowing You. That was just ace.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Miles Mayhem on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 15:59:06
other comedy gold; Archer and the IT Crowd


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 16:14:58
Spaced.

Close thread.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: PocketScience on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 16:42:14
l would go as far as saying Peep Show is the best comedy ever! Brilliant programme.

I didn't think Gavin & Stacey was that funny really, it was watchable and I enjoyed it but there wasn't a lot of real 'laugh out loud' moments for me


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 16:44:00
The Day Today.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 16:44:21
Spaced was awesome, as was Jam and Big Train. I can't fucking stand Father Ted or Blackadder, but I am aware that puts me very much in the minority.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 16:44:38
Oh and Gavin and Stacey is wank.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 16:52:33
I loved I'm Alan Partridge. I just find it such a brilliantly amusing character.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: matt_jada on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 17:12:50
My top 10 british comedy:

Only Fools & horses
Gavin & Stacy
Fawlty Towers
The inbetweeners
The office
Extras
peep show
the royle family
one foot in the grave
thin blue line

Others i enjoyed over the year's:

Father ted
vic of dibley
bird's of a feather  :-[
2point4children
brittas empire
goodnight sweetheart
men behaving badly
blackadder
red dwarf

I noticed "Life's too short" starts next thursday which looks interesting

Also loving An idiot abroad @ the moment, Karl is a legend, although he seems a tad scripted these day's compared to his earlier on xfm.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 17:43:47
The thick of it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 19:17:34
We just got a mention on the Stoke match on ESPN. Commentator stated that x number of years ago Stoke were playing Swindon in the 3rd tier of English football.

He then kind of backtracked and said that there was nothing intrisically wrong with Swindon, or indeed the County Ground.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Baggins on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 19:23:48
We just got a mention on the Stoke match on ESPN. Commentator stated that x number of years ago Stoke were playing Swindon in the 3rd tier of English football.

He then kind of backtracked and said that there was nothing intrisically wrong with Swindon, or indeed the County Ground.

Don't take it the wrong way - its nice to know that some people in TV remember us being in the third tier...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 19:35:43
Anybody caught any of Dynamo, Magician Impossible ??

I'm not really into magic but have caught a bit of this recently and thought he was pretty impressive. Kind of a David Blaine from Bradford and not such a leon.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 19:42:47
Anybody caught any of Dynamo, Magician Impossible ??

I'm not really into magic but have caught a bit of this recently and thought he was pretty impressive. Kind of a David Blaine from Bradford and not such a leon.

He was mentioned favourably a fair few times when his series was on a few months ago. I keep missing it though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Langers on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 19:43:03
Anybody caught any of Dynamo, Magician Impossible ??

I'm not really into magic but have caught a bit of this recently and thought he was pretty impressive. Kind of a David Blaine from Bradford and not such a leon.

Yeh, he is very good. Would love to know how he does some the stuff.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Summerof69 on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 19:56:54
I've begun to quite enjoy The Big Bang theory.

Best comedy of the past twenty years goes to Gavin & Stacey though.  It really is wonderful.

Big Bag Theory is much better. New series starts tonight on E4 at 8.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 20:28:20
Yeh, he is very good. Would love to know how he does some the stuff.

Its the mobile phone in a bottle that gets me. Some people on line reckon its all camera trickery, can't see it myself.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Langers on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 20:35:09
Its the mobile phone in a bottle that gets me. Some people on line reckon its all camera trickery, can't see it myself.

And the one where he goes through the glass, got to be some sort of camera trick, but then the people there are always shocked as well, unless that is all set up too, which seems very unlickly.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 20:41:23
And the one where he goes through the glass, got to be some sort of camera trick, but then the people there are always shocked as well, unless that is all set up too, which seems very unlickly.

My thinking exactly. Have you seen the one where he catches cigar smoke in his hand and makes it go through a coaster into a glass? Even with some sort of trickery its quite amazing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Langers on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 21:00:17
Agree, really quite impressive stuff!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 21:12:52
You know that magic is exactly that - trickery. Right?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 21:16:24
You know that magic is exactly that - trickery. Right?

Fuck - you mean its not real ???????

Read the previous post when i refer to camera trickery  ;D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 21:37:58
You know that magic is exactly that - trickery. Right?

Illusions. A trick is something a whore does for money


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 21:50:41
Frozen Planet has been ace so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: nevillew on Friday, November 4, 2011, 08:16:36
Frozen Planet has been ice so far.

Corrected for you Ginginho.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Friday, November 4, 2011, 08:52:16
Thank you, Nev.

Although "Frozen Planet has been cool so far" may have been more apt.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Friday, November 4, 2011, 12:16:26
Anyone watch Life in a Day last night?
I quite enjoyed it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Friday, November 4, 2011, 12:31:54
I finally got around to watching some of that Dynamo matey. Fucking hell - absolutely mind boggling.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Notts red on Friday, November 4, 2011, 12:33:48
Life in a day was very random but some interesting stuff, I enjoyed it too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Friday, November 4, 2011, 14:05:36
I finally got around to watching some of that Dynamo matey. Fucking hell - absolutely mind boggling.

Its quite good I isn't it ?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, November 4, 2011, 16:01:22
Yeh, he is very good. Would love to know how he does some the stuff.

I honestly think its better not knowing.

Take for example seeing Derren Brown spin 10 heads of a coin in a row. That was impressive. Then when he said it took him 9 hours to achieve, not so impressive.

Or when Blaine (I think) got a member of the public to pick a playing card, and he threw it so that it "passed through glass" and it stuck to the inside of a shop window. Impressive. Until you know it was as simple as having an accomplice working on the inside of the shop who stuck it up during a distraction.

It would be the same knowing how Dynamo does what he does. Could you or I pull it off, probably not as its highly skilled :) The guy is genius.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Friday, November 4, 2011, 21:07:15
I've been watching the first season of CSI Miami.

Is the bad over acting, the non stop cliche lines and unrealistic stories deliberate?

Is that what makes it so popular? Are the other CSI shows the same?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: stfcinbmth on Friday, November 4, 2011, 21:57:17
I've been watching the first season of CSI Miami.

Is the bad over acting, the non stop cliche lines and unrealistic stories deliberate?

Is that what makes it so popular? Are the other CSI shows the same?

Love CSI, but don't tend to analyse it too much, just take it for what it is, light hearted entertainment that passes the time if your chilling out. It's not meant to be real


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Friday, November 4, 2011, 22:08:13
I've been watching the first season of CSI Miami.

Is the bad over acting, the non stop cliche lines and unrealistic stories deliberate?

Is that what makes it so popular? Are the other CSI shows the same?

I agree with stfcinbmth. It's so cunty. I watch it all the time though. I love Horatio's cheesey one liners and the fact they explain everything to each other in ways that would never happen between knowledgable professionals.

I used to love Calleigh Duquesne, until she started to look plastic. Now Natalia Boa Vista is where it's at.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: stfcinbmth on Saturday, November 5, 2011, 19:35:41
Now Natalia Boa Vista is where it's at.

Oh yes please


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: stfcinbmth on Saturday, November 5, 2011, 19:40:43
Two UK shows I do make an effort to watch are Downton Abbey and Doc Martin. Doc Martin is ace, besides Caroline Catz is in it  :wink:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jimmy Glass is an Alien on Thursday, November 10, 2011, 13:02:40
Not that I watch it or it's of any interest to anyone but Willie Carson is on I'm a Celebrity...

http://uk.tv.yahoo.com/photos/meet-the-i-m-a-celebrity-2011-contestants-1320855554-slideshow/#crsl=%252Fphotos%252Fmeet-the-i-m-a-celebrity-2011-contestants-1320855554-slideshow%252Fi-m-a-celeb-photo-1320853934.html


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Dozno9 on Thursday, November 10, 2011, 16:35:22
Ross Kemp is back in Afganistan on Monday Sky 1, 9pm. Loved the first two series and makes me feel lucky to do the job I do, even when I think it's a bit shit.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Thursday, November 10, 2011, 18:14:01
Fresh Meat was quite funny last night. Probably the best one yet actually. Jack Whitehall cracks me up in that programme.

Ricky Gervais' new show starts tonight. Not sure what that will be like but i'm going to give it a go.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Thursday, November 10, 2011, 18:15:41
Fresh Meat was quite funny last night. Probably the best one yet actually. Jack Whitehall cracks me up in that programme.

I am loathe to say I actually find him pretty funny in that show too.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Thursday, November 10, 2011, 18:25:42
Fresh Meat has definitely got a lot better after a slow start, I've really enjoyed the last few episodes and i thought the first couple were really cack.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bosey on Thursday, November 10, 2011, 18:28:35
Fresh Meat has definitely got a lot better after a slow start, I've really enjoyed the last few episodes and i thought the first couple were really cack.

Really? I thought the first 2 were wank and stopped there. Might give it another chance, will i need to catch up to understand the plots?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Thursday, November 10, 2011, 18:33:34
You'd probably be better off doing that. The main negative with the show is that an hour seems quite long to build up to the amusing conclusion.

One show I've not caught as often as I'd have liked is Him & Her over on BBC 3.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bosey on Thursday, November 10, 2011, 18:37:57
I would recommend Archer. An animated series with a retarded MI5 spy. I watched a few online and was in stitches, then a year later it appeared on Channel 5, or 5 USA, one of the "5" channels on sky... If you like Family Guy, American Dad etc then this is for you.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1486217/


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Thursday, November 10, 2011, 22:07:17
Ricky Gervais' new show starts tonight. Not sure what that will be like but i'm going to give it a go.

That was complete and utter shit.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: thedarkprince on Thursday, November 10, 2011, 22:14:02
To be honest, I don't like most of Merchant & Gervais' stuff as I find it too cringe-worthy. Some episodes of Extras (series 1) and the Office were good but far too many were completely crap to warrant the arse-licking from the media that these two get. 


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Thursday, November 10, 2011, 22:14:22
Was a bit weird watching someone do what felt like a Ricky Gervais impression.

The Liam Neeson scene was bloody brilliant though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Thursday, November 10, 2011, 22:21:43
The Liam Neeson scene was bloody brilliant though.

Pretty much sums Gervais up - living off of famous celebrities who are falling over themselves to be associated with him.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Paolo69 on Thursday, November 10, 2011, 22:26:54
Thought it was half decent myself. Amusing in places without being brilliant but may be a grower. The Liam Neeson scene was definitely the highlight though admittedly.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, November 10, 2011, 23:55:49
Been catching up with the jury tonight,  enjoying it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bennett on Friday, November 11, 2011, 07:16:42
how can two dwarves, one "blacked up" singing ebony and ivory not make you smile?!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Friday, November 11, 2011, 21:34:14
Anyone else watching "The Ice Road Truckers Deadliest Roads" ??  Freefall freeway - jeeez

Plus Lisa Kelly, she'd get it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Saturday, November 12, 2011, 17:57:47
Lifes to Short was just a dwarf doing a Brent impression wasnt it?

the Liam Neeson bit was genius though


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Saturday, November 12, 2011, 18:00:43
Found Lifes too short very average. Maybe it'll improve, it will need to.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Saturday, November 12, 2011, 18:23:30
Lifes to Short was just a dwarf doing a Brent impression wasnt it?

the Liam Neeson bit was genius though

Yep I completely agree, in fact I said it in this thread. Was very weird watching him pull the Brent faces and everything as well.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, November 12, 2011, 18:25:09
Yep I completely agree, in fact I said it in this thread. Was very weird watching him pull the Brent faces and everything as well.

Agreed.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Miles Mayhem on Saturday, November 12, 2011, 18:37:29
I would recommend Archer. An animated series with a retarded MI5 spy. I watched a few online and was in stitches, then a year later it appeared on Channel 5, or 5 USA, one of the "5" channels on sky... If you like Family Guy, American Dad etc then this is for you.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1486217/

i love Archer and his tactical turtleneck


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: axs on Saturday, November 12, 2011, 19:56:47
He seemed to be doing a Brent impression for the first five minutes, after that it was better but doesnt initially look like it has the makings of a classic.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, November 12, 2011, 20:32:28
He seemed to be doing a Brent impression for the first five minutes, after that it was better but doesnt initially look like it has the makings of a classic.
Or to put it another way - It was shite!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Saturday, November 12, 2011, 20:52:53
Ricky Gervais is shite and has a face made for a fist


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Saturday, November 12, 2011, 20:55:58
I like fish town(about Brixham) Top boy was quality too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Saturday, November 12, 2011, 21:20:17
He seemed to be doing a Brent impression for the first five minutes, after that it was better but doesnt initially look like it has the makings of a classic.

Yeah, that's my feelings. The Office and Extras were both great, but this is nothing new, it's a cross between the two, but with a dwarf as Brent. Saying that, the Liam Neeson sketch was great. There's enough there to make me watch the others.

An Idiot Abroad was quite enjoyable though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Saturday, November 12, 2011, 22:21:14
Is anyone else watching Southland on More4?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Sunday, November 13, 2011, 10:11:03
Oooh I totally forgot about Southland. The first series was brilliant even with that cunt from the OC in it.

The Walking Dead is still going pretty strong. The last episode was probably the dullest of the lot but it seemed to set a few future story lines up. 3rd series is already confirmed and the next episode looks like it could be an absolute cracker.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Sunday, November 13, 2011, 10:11:55
Misfits on again tonight. It's good entertainment.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, November 13, 2011, 16:40:58
The Walking Dead is still going pretty strong. The last episode was probably the dullest of the lot

I've found pretty much the entire second season a complete snoozefest. I'm not sure how they've made a zombie storyline boring, but they have. I know there were problems with the writers behind the scenes, I hope this is just "transition" issues.

Its a shame, because I really really enjoyed the first season.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Sunday, November 13, 2011, 16:51:33
Misfits on again tonight. It's good entertainment.
Oooh yeah the new one tonight. Didn't think much of last weeks to be honest.

I've found pretty much the entire second season a complete snoozefest. I'm not sure how they've made a zombie storyline boring, but they have. I know there were problems with the writers behind the scenes, I hope this is just "transition" issues.

Its a shame, because I really really enjoyed the first season.

I've enjoyed most of it. Hopefully the issues can be ironed out but the next episode looks like it could be a corker.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: donkey on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 19:34:31
I've found pretty much the entire second season a complete snoozefest. I'm not sure how they've made a zombie storyline boring, but they have. I know there were problems with the writers behind the scenes, I hope this is just "transition" issues.

Its a shame, because I really really enjoyed the first season.

Pretty much sums up my thoughts too...could do with something happening...Otis being shot in the leg was a good bit though, I really didn't see that coming.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 21:32:55
Has anyone watched American Horror Story, it's a mix of donnie darko & the amitiville film.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 21:42:27
Has anyone watched American Horror Story, it's a mix of donnie darko & the amitiville film.

Sounds interesting. When is it on?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 21:43:21
Mondays @ 10pm on FX


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 21:59:08
Ta, will set the planner to series link.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 22:26:41
Been getting in to Parks & Recreation recently. Similar to The Office (US) but better as that useless twat isn't making any money out of it. Worth watching just for the Ron Swanson character.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: larwood on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 10:57:41
The second series of The Killing starts Saturday.

So exciting,i can't wait!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Miles Mayhem on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 11:14:15
Phoneshop, low brow humour but as i work with characters like Jerwayne and Ashley i do seem to love it


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 11:21:42
The second series of The Killing starts Saturday.

So exciting,i can't wait!

Thanks for that, I wouldn't have known were it not for this post. :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: red socks on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 12:07:10
Yep I completely agree, in fact I said it in this thread. Was very weird watching him pull the Brent faces and everything as well.


Lifes too short - quite

Fresh Meat is quickly becoming my favourite comedy show for a long time - a classic in the making


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 12:13:23
Fresh Meat is quickly becoming my favourite comedy show for a long time - a classic in the making

Certainly got stronger as the series went on. Not at Inbetweeners standards for me though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 13:58:13
I watch it in the hope that it will get better. It doesn't. Like the blonde bird in it though


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mexico red on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 17:17:24
celebrity juice is getting skiller by the week, the ant and dec one was genius.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 22:27:13
celebrity juice is getting skiller by the week, the ant and dec one was genius.

I only started watching it a few weeks ago, thanks to constantly being told it was ace when I was convinced it was gonna be shit.

My first was the all girl one, which I fucking loved. Another was him with that dildo and thong of Fern's. It's a fucking riot. Him and Jedward with Baguettes had me in tears.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 23:14:50
Been watching Frozen Planet, this has got to be one of the best pieces of camera work ever.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Thursday, November 17, 2011, 11:11:43
Him & Her on BBC3 is pretty amusing.  The creepy neighbour is brilliant and i'd love to give the Bird in it a right seeing to.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: london_red on Thursday, November 17, 2011, 16:02:05
Been watching Frozen Planet, this has got to be one of the best pieces of camera work ever.

Loving Frozen Planet. Polar Bears in HD + Attenborough = good TV.

Also been working my way through Big Bang Theory over the last few weeks. Very funny, although Kaley Cuoco is reason enough to watch it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Thursday, November 17, 2011, 16:51:21
Also been working my way through Big Bang Theory over the last few weeks. Very funny, although Kaley Cuoco is reason enough to watch it.
Very, very, very true. On both accounts.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Thursday, November 17, 2011, 17:22:28
Him & Her on BBC3 is pretty amusing.  The creepy neighbour is brilliant and i'd love to give the Bird in it a right seeing to.

I agree with everything you've said.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Monday, December 5, 2011, 21:52:09
did anyone see Black Mirror on channel 4 last night. it was weird. About a princess being kidnapped with a twist.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Monday, December 5, 2011, 21:53:15
Just watched it on 4od.  Enjoyed it!  Very Charlie Brooker.  The dead straight acting worked well with the absurd situation I thought.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: wiggy on Monday, December 5, 2011, 23:01:33
Watching "The Fight of Their Lives" - brilliant


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: oxford_fan on Monday, December 5, 2011, 23:03:08
Episode 4 of Life's Too Short was the best yet. Cracked up when he was in the bathroom, and trying to get his award.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jimmy Glass is an Alien on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 08:16:11
Episode 4 of Life's Too Short was the best yet. Cracked up when he was in the bathroom, and trying to get his award.

Thats the only episode I've watched so far. Maybe I wasn't in the mood but I didn't find it that funny yet.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 10:33:47
Lifes too short is so cringeworthy it's amazing.

When he's climbing the bookcase, you know exactly whats going to happen but when it does you still can't help laughing..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 11:37:39
Life's too short is really funny, and according to Ricky Gervais it gets funny the further the series goes on. He also say's that the 2nd from last is the funniest.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Cookie on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 14:24:48
It's been mentioned by Larwood and Barry but loving the second series of The Killing on BBC4, wonderful and gripping TV from the Danes.

Still haven't watched ep6 yet but loving it, anybody else a fan?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 14:27:54
'Life's to short' is ace. The last 2 episodes have been quality.
I've watched the first 3 shows of 'the cafe' and so far has been disapointing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 17:37:08
As well as Life's too short i am really enjoying Rev as well, that is 1 funny hour on bbc2.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 17:58:18
I thought Life's Too Short wasn't as good last week as it's been in the previous espisodes. Hopefully that was the worst one of the series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 18:03:33
Discussing which episode of Life's Too Short is best is a bit like comparing dog shit, sure one may not smell as badly as the others but its still dog shit.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 18:20:47
Discussing which episode of Life's Too Short is best is a bit like comparing dog shit, sure one may not smell as badly as the others but its still dog shit.
Dog shit used to be better. When I was a boy there was lots of white dog shit everywhere. Don't see it anymore - Its the lack of lime you know!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 18:44:02
It's been mentioned by Larwood and Barry but loving the second series of The Killing on BBC4, wonderful and gripping TV from the Danes.

Still haven't watched ep6 yet but loving it, anybody else a fan?

I tried watching it but kept thinking of this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-mOy8VUEBk


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 23:17:44
Not sure who recommended it on here but Archer is indeed amazing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 23:48:21
I've found Life's too short a bit shit to be honest. It's ewok dude playing david brent in a mediocre office-extras cross over. It's had its moments, but in general has felt a bit weak.

I really enjoyed the first Charlie Brooker thing on C4 on sunday, although I thought some of the media discussion points were a bit forced. I came away wondering if I'd have sex with a pig to save someone's life, and that's the sort of thinking that only great telly can make.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 23:59:43
Watching "The Fight of Their Lives" - brilliant

I managed to catch this on +1 after your post reminded me it was on. Was fascinating and really quite sad. Hard to believe that fight ended the way it did.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 14:50:32
Last episode of Frozen Planet tonight.....Attenbrough for the first time ever talks about his views on the effect of Climate change.

For this reason the USA have banned the last episode :hmmm:....very touchy on the subject aint they.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 15:03:51
I think i might be the only person alive who gets bored to tears by Attenborough and his programs. A 90 minute special once a year would be enough for me.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 15:26:40
Agree actually,dont watch a great deal of TV but the camera work on this series has been stunning.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 23:41:14
I think i might be the only person alive who gets bored to tears by Attenborough and his programs. A 90 minute special once a year would be enough for me.

Generally I agree, but have loved frozen planet.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, December 8, 2011, 08:42:27
I tried watching it but kept thinking of this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-mOy8VUEBk

Haha, that's brilliant.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: matt_jada on Friday, December 9, 2011, 12:25:13
Did anyone watch that "Kevin's Grand Designs" last night?

How embarrassing, why is it every time you see a Swindoner on the telly, they are fucking mongs (oops can't use that word anymore)

I love his opinion on our town - While in the railway village he said how nice it was and "it's a shame, Swindon could of been a nice place"  ;D

 



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, December 9, 2011, 12:55:49
Did anyone watch that "Kevin's Grand Designs" last night?

How embarrassing, why is it every time you see a Swindoner on the telly, they are fucking mongs (oops can't use that word anymore)

I love his opinion on our town - While in the railway village he said how nice it was and "it's a shame, Swindon could of been a nice place"  ;D



Maybe he was thinking of the one in Staffordshire?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Friday, December 16, 2011, 13:09:35
What a disapointment 'this is england' was. It could be such a great programme but it just isn't...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DRS on Friday, December 16, 2011, 13:11:57
It just stereotyped northerners in the 80s in the hope that a few could relate to it. Thouight it was very lazy actually


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Langers on Friday, December 16, 2011, 13:51:29
I haven't watched the third one yet but the first two weren't as good as I was expecting them to be.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: marvinTPA on Saturday, December 17, 2011, 00:02:41
nearly at the end of the sopranos boxset , dont tell me what happens please, bout 3  (episodes)  left have


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Saturday, December 17, 2011, 09:43:15
Thought This Is England 88 was quite good, the third episode in particular was exceptional.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 19:49:49
I thought the first two episodes were pretty poor but the third episode was exceptional...worth persevering with


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 19:59:20
Boardwalk Empire season two is impressing. Better than season one (in my opinion).


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 20:05:22
Man vs food. Pure gluttony and is typical yank ott, but i liked it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: tans on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 20:12:12
Man vs food. Pure gluttony and is typical yank ott, but i liked it.

Quality program that is.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 20:18:07
The wife wants to go to America just because of that program. Not to see the sights, just to eat a lot of food.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 20:25:58
Only stumbled across it as i had the rare luxury of the remote control this evening. Sky+ing the series now. Those massive hot dogs looked the mutts nuts


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: stfcinbmth on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 20:28:55
Only stumbled across it as i had the rare luxury of the remote control this evening. Sky+ing the series now. Those massive hot dogs looked the mutts nuts

Is pretty amazing I must admit


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Langers on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 20:33:29
I thought the first two episodes were pretty poor but the third episode was exceptional...worth persevering with

Yep, the third one definatley made up for the first two which I didn't think were great.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 20:34:23
I've heard about this, what channel's it on?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: tans on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 20:39:31
Dave or good food channel ost

Some of the hot challenges are mental


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: otanswell on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 20:47:35
i want to try that pizza with 16 full habaneros on it he had the other week
looks epic


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 20:56:12
Enjoyed Lost Christmas on BBC1 earlier. Eddie Izzard seems to get better and better as an actor.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 20:59:57
Dave or good food channel ost

Some of the hot challenges are mental
Cheers, must check that out and get it on Sky+ :nod:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 21:02:19
Tuesday 7pm is the next next time it's on


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 21:15:42
Cheers mate, got it!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Friday, December 30, 2011, 02:18:23
http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=6073447872198040913

Re-watched Ghostwatch for the first time since 92'. Really is quite amusing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, December 30, 2011, 13:03:38
I thought the first two episodes were pretty poor but the third episode was exceptional...worth persevering with
I gave up after the 1st ep, if you say it gets better i may give it a go


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Friday, December 30, 2011, 14:51:07
Charlie Brookers 2011 screenwipe is on bbc4 tonight at 10.30.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, December 30, 2011, 17:05:52
The Royal Institute Christmas lectures  were good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Friday, December 30, 2011, 19:09:31
Sean Lock's 5 minutes on Christmas night was the only decent thing I've seen


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Friday, December 30, 2011, 19:10:12
Goodbye Mr Tom,watched it again today after recording it over Xmas....great film.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Saturday, December 31, 2011, 17:03:13
Top Gear India special and Screenwipe 2011 on the iplayer. Top Gear was as shite as ever but Screenwipe was ace.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 15:42:53
Thought Sherlock was ace.

again.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 16:17:03
Thought Sherlock was ace.

again.

Consistantly good writing, 10/10 look forward to the 3rd series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Langers on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 16:32:56
Consistantly good writing, 10/10 look forward to the 3rd series.

Is there definatley a 3rd series then? I think it's ace.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 16:37:42
Yep.  But not for ages as freeman is off being a hobbit.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Langers on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 16:40:07
Ah well, at least there will be another one.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 17:16:35
I watched Suits on Dave last night which i thought was quite good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 17:17:07
Top Gear India special and Screenwipe 2011 on the iplayer. Top Gear was as shite as ever but Screenwipe was ace.

Got a link for Screenwipe? I can't find it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 17:41:27
Found it on youtube. Fucking brilliant so far.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4coGerRh4ZI


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 20:01:42
Thought Sherlock was ace.

again.

First one especially. (I've only watched the first so far!) And Laura Pulver... Oh my Darwin, yes.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Friday, January 20, 2012, 20:49:19
Just watched this properly weird thing called tall hot blonde about this weird fake online relationship that led to a murder - was a bit like that catfish thing
Only in America!!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: tans on Friday, January 20, 2012, 21:01:12
Hustle


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DA15red on Friday, January 20, 2012, 21:06:51
Got to the end of the Sopranos box set I got for Chrimbo this week. Everyone told me the ending would annoy me and was a cop out. I was expecting Tony to save the world from terrorism or something stupid. I thought the way it was left in the final episode was good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: joteddyred on Friday, January 20, 2012, 21:46:19
Just watched this properly weird thing called tall hot blonde about this weird fake online relationship that led to a murder - was a bit like that catfish thing
Only in America!!
I saw that.  It was very wierd.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Friday, January 20, 2012, 21:57:39
Just watched the feature length CSI Vegas where someone was buried alive and covered in ants, now I can't stop itching.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Friday, January 20, 2012, 22:10:06
Birdsong on Sunday Evening,the book by Sebastian Faulks was superb,so i am looking forward to this,two part series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Friday, January 20, 2012, 22:26:34
I'm on the 5th serious of spooks.

I think the whole thing has been brilliant so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ardiles on Friday, January 20, 2012, 22:34:48
Hustle

OK.  But the make up department need to be shot.  Apart from the Man From Uncle and Mickey Bricks, they're all orange.  Am I the only person who's spotted this?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: WR5 on Friday, January 20, 2012, 23:01:06
OK.  But the make up department need to be shot.  Apart from the Man From Uncle and Mickey Bricks, they're all orange.  Am I the only person who's spotted this?

I thought it was a bit on the orange side, good programme though shame it's the last series.

Watching Jaws at the moment, somehow I have never watched it before.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Saturday, January 21, 2012, 18:39:33
I'm on the 5th serious of spooks.

I think the whole thing has been brilliant so far.

I've seen the first 6 but not watched it in aaaagggggeeeeeessssss. Will get back on that tomorrow, I feel a Spooks marathon coming up. Brilliant show.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Saturday, January 21, 2012, 18:42:03
I've seen the first 6 but not watched it in aaaagggggeeeeeessssss. Will get back on that tomorrow, I feel a Spooks marathon coming up. Brilliant show.

Good show, tails off a bit in the latter series but still very watchable.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Saturday, January 21, 2012, 18:44:08
Harry Pearce is one of my favourite characters from any TV show or film ever.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Saturday, January 21, 2012, 18:46:15
Harry Pearce is one of my favourite characters from any TV show or film ever.

Oh yeah, forgot about him. I can't believe he gets skinned alive by the Taliban in series 8.



;)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Saturday, January 21, 2012, 18:54:51
Hustle used to be good, terrible now.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Saturday, January 21, 2012, 18:55:48
Yeah, the one last night was fucking terrible.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Saturday, January 21, 2012, 19:35:19
I stopped watching Hustle last series. It's become very cheesy and over the top. Love the bird, but not even she could force me to watch it now.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Saturday, January 21, 2012, 22:22:10
Harry Pearce is indeed a great character .

He always looks as though he just discovered the cat shat in his slippers. Close to losing it, yet somehow still in control.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 01:16:59
Series 4 finale of Six Feet Under was immense. I'm dreading the final series; I've watched the first four series of the Wire a few times now but can never bring myself to watch the fifth and final series as it's just too damn painful


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 08:02:47
Hustle used to be good, terrible now.

Agreed, just rehashing old episodes now. Just how many art fake ones have they done?!

Have recently finished Dexter Season Six, very good with a cracking ending. Can't wait for Season Seven.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 10:27:49
Watched the first episode of Suits on Dave last night. Really enjoyed it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: ron dodgers on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 19:37:51
fuckinbollocksandshit meant to record that


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ardiles on Monday, January 23, 2012, 21:26:38
David Jason's in something really very, very shit on TV right now.  (Don't know what it's called.)

You have a legendary career behind you, including one of the best loved comic roles in generation...and you do need to do this?  Why?!  What the fuck were you thinking?  And you should shoot your agent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Notts red on Monday, January 23, 2012, 21:32:08
Watched Bird Song last night. Thought it would be a bit girlie but it was very good. 2nd and last episode next Sunday.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, January 23, 2012, 21:50:38
Watched Bird Song last night. Thought it would be a bit girlie but it was very good. 2nd and last episode next Sunday.

The book is excellent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Notts red on Monday, January 23, 2012, 21:55:59
Wish I read the book first Bob, learnt a few things during last nights episode, clay kickers is a term I haven't heard before. Was the book a best seller?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, January 23, 2012, 22:03:39
The book is excellent.

I've heard that. Couldn't get into it on the box last night at all though. I'll try the book if its available on Kindle.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, January 23, 2012, 22:13:05
Wish I read the book first Bob, learnt a few things during last nights episode, clay kickers is a term I haven't heard before. Was the book a best seller?

Not a big expert on books generally but according to wiki it's regarded at faulkes best work and is highly regarded amongst critics. Well worth a go.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Monday, January 23, 2012, 22:28:44
One of my favourite ever reads.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: thedarkprince on Monday, January 23, 2012, 22:36:15
Agreed, it's why I'm not bothering with the tv show. 


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Notts red on Monday, January 23, 2012, 22:36:46
Did you watch it last night Lee? I will go and get the book now but wish I'd done it the other way round.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Monday, January 23, 2012, 22:44:37
Would say the book is more about the tunnelers during WW1...the TV seemed to be a bit more focused on the love story.
Was good though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: thedarkprince on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 09:08:56
Anyone watch Coppers? It's a great little documentary series that focuses on different roles each week - CID, beat bobbies, etc. Shows the banality of what they do: capturing criminals, locking them up, seeing them released and then they re-offend all over again.

The start always makes me chuckle.

"Whoop! Whoop! It's the sound of the police!"


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 10:04:50
Yep great watch, shows the police in a very positive light

Certainly shows how much of their time they have to waste over and over again on the same minor % of work-shy druggie/alcoholic scum of this country.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jimmy_onions on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 10:18:33
One of my favourite ever reads.


This, the last 30 or so pages are completly unputdownable...but I doubt the tv adaptation will even make that scene


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 12:03:38
theres a new program comming to the UK soon called alcatraz, saw the trailer when in NYC and it looks pretty good, got the first 2 episodes to watch.

Also the first episode of spartacus:vengeance has been leaked.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Sunday, February 19, 2012, 15:17:02
Started watching Kitchen Nightmares, I quite enjoyed it and watched the lot.

When there were none left to watch, I tried the US version. It was fucking awful and I didn't even get through the first one.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Sunday, February 19, 2012, 15:41:58
There are a few good programs starting at the moment, there is one starting on channel 4 tonight.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Sunday, February 19, 2012, 15:44:08
Bit o' Top Gear tonight. New Walking Dead online tomorrow and new Suits on Dave this Tuesday.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Sunday, February 19, 2012, 16:02:27
This series of Top Gear really has been quite bad though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Sunday, February 19, 2012, 16:04:02
Mmm, I didn't like last weeks at all.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, February 19, 2012, 16:12:46
Inside men has been quite good.


Title: Re: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: ghanimah on Sunday, February 19, 2012, 17:42:55
This series of Top Gear really has been quite bad though.

Top Gear has been showing signs of serious fatigue for some time, last week was particularly poor.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Sunday, February 19, 2012, 17:48:43
Inside men has been quite good.

Is that on gay rabbit?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, February 19, 2012, 18:07:16
Is that on gay rabbit?

Not sure what tv channels you watch but no, its on BBC.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Sunday, February 19, 2012, 18:08:10
Discovered suits online the other day, been meaning to watch it since seeing an advert for it.
It's brilliant!

Top Gear normally has at least one poor episode a series, which is disappointing when the series is only 6 eps long..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Sunday, February 19, 2012, 18:08:35
Not sure what tv channels you watch but no, its on BBC.

Spoil sport


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Thursday, March 8, 2012, 13:29:22
Looking forward to that thing 'White Heat' on BBC 2 tonight.  Been dubbed our friends in the south.  If its anywhere near as good as our friends in the north it'll be a treat.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Thursday, March 8, 2012, 13:43:28
Any one else watched Archer?  Brilliant stuff


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, March 8, 2012, 13:46:34
Have been enjoying Whitechapel.............and Don't tell the Bride  :girlgiggle:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Thursday, March 8, 2012, 13:49:01
i've been watching the almighty johnsons good bit of sci fi from the kiwi's


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Baggins on Thursday, March 8, 2012, 14:05:22
I've also been loving Whitchapel.  This is the first series I have watched - apparently the other two are worth getting hold of.  Is this true, TEF?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: oxford_fan on Thursday, March 8, 2012, 14:40:26
The Tube is the best program on telly at the moment, though the last episode wasn't as good as the other two. The british transport police lady who mimicked the accents of foreign tourists was priceless, especially with the chinese lady.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01cyt4l/The_Tube_Episode_2/

9:30 on there


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: FormerlyPlymRed on Thursday, March 8, 2012, 15:08:02
Cant wait for the second season of Game of Thrones! First season was epic


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: TheSwineDon on Thursday, March 8, 2012, 15:13:37
I thought last weeks top gear was really entertaining. The content wasn't brilliant I have to admit, but for entertainment value I rated it quite highly.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Thursday, March 8, 2012, 16:07:20
Any one else watched Archer?  Brilliant stuff

Brilliant isn't it?

Starting watching Sons of Anarchy. Excellent so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, March 8, 2012, 16:45:31
Really enjoying Homeland.

Also have Whitechapel recorded but only seen the first 2 part one, which I enjoyed.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DRS on Thursday, March 8, 2012, 17:02:34
Just downloaded all of Homeland.Loving it


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Notts red on Thursday, March 8, 2012, 21:08:16
Just been watching " the big match " revisited. Loved this programme and listening to the opening music and Brian Moore brings back great memories. All the kids  from the block used to watch it on a Sunday afternoon then all go straight out onto the park and have a mass game, sometimes around 20-a-side ! The good old days :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Thursday, March 8, 2012, 21:12:03
Palace away i remember vividly when we drew at a good Palace side,think Moss and Syrett scored.

Da da da...da da da da daaaaa,da da da da da da da da da da da daaaaaaaaa :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Thursday, March 8, 2012, 21:42:29
been watching a new show called grimm online recently not too bad i guess, its about the storys of he grimm brothers


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: joteddyred on Thursday, March 8, 2012, 21:46:49
I've also been loving Whitchapel.  This is the first series I have watched - apparently the other two are worth getting hold of.  Is this true, TEF?

Yes I've watched all the series and they've all been good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Sunday, March 11, 2012, 16:50:42
Watching Jonathan Creek for the first time and enjoying it muchly


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DiV on Sunday, March 11, 2012, 17:24:06
Watching Jonathan Creek for the first time and enjoying it muchly

you fucking what? first time!!

Well, I suppose you've been out the country for a bit!!!

Love the show - are you going through them all. Is it the first episode (the wrestlers tomb) you're watching?

Shame they dont seem to be making anymore.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Sunday, March 11, 2012, 17:28:18
Going through the first series now, currently on episode 4


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DiV on Sunday, March 11, 2012, 17:34:00
Episode 2 of the first series is probably my favourite of the lot. Actually now I've said that Episode 3 of series 2 is probably better imo.

Have you figured any of them out whilst watching - or has the ending always come as a surprise so far?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Sunday, March 11, 2012, 17:40:09
I sort of figured out the one where the old boy was killed in the bunker


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Sunday, March 11, 2012, 23:06:55
Thought this weeks Top Gear was the best in the series by a long way.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 12:57:47
I'm rather embarrassed to admit this, but I've just discovered and now rather enjoy watching Geordie Shore and Jersey Shore. Real Sun-reading, mong-minded shit, but it's become my guilty pleasure. :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: WR5 on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 13:05:36
Anyone watched Pramface?

Episode 3 tonight. I have quite enjoyed it, not the best thing ever but certainly watchable.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 21:59:42
I have just watched Alcatraz on watch, it was quite good took a while to get going then boom it's all action.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 22:33:42
I have just watched Alcatraz on watch, it was quite good took a while to get going then boom it's all action.

The trailers made me think it's going to be another "Lost", but I have the first episode in my planner, to test it out. The moment it looks like it's posing too many stupid questions, it's getting the yellow button treatment.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DRS on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 22:41:35
Where the questions asked on geordie shore are stephen fry like :-)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 23:19:32
I have just watched Alcatraz on watch, it was quite good took a while to get going then boom it's all action.

Sort of a cross between Lost and Fringe. First episode wasn't bad.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 23:50:38
Where the questions asked on geordie shore are stephen fry like :-)

8) Fuck off, them lasses is well hot.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DiV on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 23:52:14
New series of the apprentice this month.

Sorted a probably a couple of thousands magazines with Lord Sugars face on!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Coca Fola on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 00:41:04
Sorted a probably a couple of thousands magazines with Lord Sugars face on!
Why have you a gone all Paolo on us?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Monday, March 26, 2012, 20:22:23
Started watching the ridiculous but oddly compelling Spartacus: Blood and Sand. Saddened to read the lead actor died of cancer in September with diagnosis to death in 18 months.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: thedarkprince on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 21:14:55
Has anyone watched Homeland on C4?  Trying to work out of its worth watching or not.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 21:22:42
Yep. It's kept my interest so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bennett on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 21:23:20
i've downloaded the series as i've gotten that hooked on homeland


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DRS on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 21:27:39
Same here bennet.Finished watching it last week and believe me it gets fucking better.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bennett on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 21:29:42
i'm currently watching episode 7, apparently 8 is a mega super unexpected twist! EEEEP


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DRS on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 21:32:17
Oh yes.That's enough


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bullethead on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 21:32:49
Currently watching Homeland and Alcatraz, both most excellent!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Thursday, March 29, 2012, 17:36:39
The Walking Dead - epic finale.

Watching Alcatraz and Suits at the moment.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Thursday, March 29, 2012, 17:52:16
Watched the first episode of bored to death last night, seems decent


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: thedarkprince on Thursday, March 29, 2012, 18:52:12
The Walking Dead - epic finale.

Really? I was a little disappointed to be honest, could've been so much better of the farm scenes had lasted longer.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: thedarkprince on Thursday, March 29, 2012, 18:52:44
Sounds like I need to get involved with Homeland. Thanks all.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Thursday, March 29, 2012, 19:07:20
Really? I was a little disappointed to be honest, could've been so much better of the farm scenes had lasted longer.

Mmm, I get where you're coming from - I'm easily please :D and extended final episode would've been nice though.

SPOILERS

I liked how Rick has finally turned though. The introduction of Michonne at the end was exciting too. She's a lot like how Shane ended up being, she's a goodie, just unhinged too.

Merle will also be back in series 3 along with The Governor.

The finale got 9 million viewers in the U.S, hopefully that's enough for the network to increase the budget after it was cut for this series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: tans on Thursday, March 29, 2012, 19:14:31
I watched alcatraz on sky last night

Not bad


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, March 29, 2012, 20:12:29
Hmmm, first Total Wipeout gets canned, now this

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a373805/yes-prime-minister-returning-for-new-series-on-uktv-gold.html

Quote
Classic BBC sitcom Yes, Prime Minister is being remade by UKTV's comedy channel Gold.

A new six-episode run of the series is being produced by BBC Productions and will feature modern day twists as it follows the day-to-day activities of hapless Rt Hon Jim Hacker

The Prime Minister's new challenges will include leading a coalition government, European economic turmoil and a Scottish independence referendum.

Hacker's advisors Sir Humphrey Appleby and principal private secretary Bernard Woolley will also return.

In the 1980s original, the late Paul Eddington played Hacker, while Nigel Hawthorne starred as Appelby and Derek Fowlds as Woolley.

"We're not just bringing it back because it was a brilliant show in its time, we think it's the right moment. There's so much going on in politics and we couldn't think of a better time to lampoon and ridicule that," said UKTV's chief exec Darren Childs.

BBC comedy head Mark Freeland said that the success of Yes, Prime Minister theatre tours had proved that the "iconic comedy has lost none of its satirical bite".

Written by Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn, the original Yes Minister aired between 1980 and 1984. The sequel, Yes, Prime Minister, ran from 1986 to 1988.

Yes, Prime Minister was named the UK's sixth favourite sitcom of all time in 2004 and was famously rumoured to be the favourite TV show of ex-Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.


Suppose with the original writer on board it might be good, but the original was a classic and should be left that way.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Friday, March 30, 2012, 09:21:23
In hindsight I enjoyed The Walking Dead, it was a bit slow, but I did enjoy it overall. I, like thedarkprince, wouldn't describe the last episode as epic though Benzel!

Started watching Touch, that looks good and I'm meaning to catch up on Alcatraz as I have 2 episodes in my planner.

Also, after not using BitTorrent for years - I used to hate waiting for a week with part completed films/files - I tried it over the weekend. I downloaded seasons 1-4 of Breaking Bad, 1-9 of Family Guy, 1-9 of Scrubs, 1-6 of Dexter and some films. All of those series' were programmes I enjoyed yet either missed a few episodes and stopped (Dexter and Breaking Bad), or have just watched episodes all over the place (Scrubs and Family Guy). Win.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Friday, March 30, 2012, 09:30:50
Watched the first couple of episodes of Alcatraz last night. Hooked.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Friday, March 30, 2012, 12:24:56

Also, after not using BitTorrent for years - I used to hate waiting for a week with part completed films/files - I tried it over the weekend. I downloaded seasons 1-4 of Breaking Bad, 1-9 of Family Guy, 1-9 of Scrubs, 1-6 of Dexter and some films. All of those series' were programmes I enjoyed yet either missed a few episodes and stopped (Dexter and Breaking Bad), or have just watched episodes all over the place (Scrubs and Family Guy). Win.
I could never get the hang of using bitTorrent. But like you Barry i also started watching Dexter & missed a few episodes here and there then couldn't get back into it.

Also i am loving Alcatraz & Love life on itv.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Friday, March 30, 2012, 12:54:26
Hmmm, first Total Wipeout gets canned, now this

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a373805/yes-prime-minister-returning-for-new-series-on-uktv-gold.html

Suppose with the original writer on board it might be good, but the original was a classic and should be left that way.

The thick of it is pretty much covers all needed whitehall satire these days.  Yes Minister with swearing.  Marvellous.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Friday, March 30, 2012, 14:57:31
Watching episode 2 of Alcatraz, good recommendation.  Touch is excellent too, episode 3 is downloading now and can't wait.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Friday, March 30, 2012, 15:39:12
I've seen the first 3 episodes of Alcatraz and while I am intrigued, it's not something I race home to watch on my planner.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Saturday, March 31, 2012, 11:07:17
I've seen the first 3 episodes of Alcatraz and while I am intrigued, it's not something I race home to watch on my planner.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, I'm more concerned about being sucked into another Lost style drama that has no ending, no meaning and no point. I'll judge at the end of the first series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Saturday, March 31, 2012, 11:09:04
I worry there won't be a second series of Alcatraz. I'm enjoying it, but it gives me the same feeling as the 4400/Flash Forward/Heroes. I hope I'm wrong.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Thursday, April 5, 2012, 19:51:09
I've just started watching Once Upon A Time - a bit like Lost but with fairy tales (characters include Snow White, Jiminy Cricket, Rumplestiltskin, Red Riding Hood, Prince Charming etc). Sounds shit but the way they've done it is clever and it works.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Friday, April 6, 2012, 20:41:41
just finshed watching american horror story pretty good series.

also wathching grimm, isnt too bad either.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Saturday, April 7, 2012, 00:35:42
Recently discovered Dexter.

Watched about 8 episodes in about 3 days.

Loving it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Saturday, April 7, 2012, 08:45:37
I worry there won't be a second series of Alcatraz. I'm enjoying it, but it gives me the same feeling as the 4400/Flash Forward/Heroes. I hope I'm wrong.

I thought this too but it's getting better now, I almost gave up as it was a but samey, but more of the story is coming out now.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Saturday, April 7, 2012, 09:19:43
Don't get me wrong Chubbs, I really enjoy it and I'm only 4 episodes in. But ratings in US were down towards the end and they have a habit of being dipshits and cancelling things when that happens.

Mind you, the BBC are on the same path now. They just cancelled The Fades. Still at least with the money saved we can get a 235th series of Two Pints...hooray.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Saturday, April 7, 2012, 09:21:38
The Fades was cancelled?  Thats not good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Saturday, April 7, 2012, 10:33:05
I finished watching Alcatraz the other day and enjoyed it on the whole. True, it got a bit repetitive with the whole prisoner turns up, starts killing people before eventually being caught/killed but the last few episodes really reveal a lot about the story and it finishes on a right royal cliffhanger. I honestly am intrigued to know the rest of the story, so hopefully they choose to renew it!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Saturday, April 7, 2012, 18:20:30
considering they spat the last 4 episodes of alcatraz in the states over the course of 9 days tells me they wont be making a 2nd season


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: nochee on Sunday, April 8, 2012, 20:18:24
I've heard that. Couldn't get into it on the box last night at all though. I'll try the book if its available on Kindle.

I just checked and Birdsong is available for £3.99 on the Kindle.

I will give it a go at that price, bargain



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: nochee on Sunday, April 8, 2012, 20:21:09
Started watching the ridiculous but oddly compelling Spartacus: Blood and Sand. Saddened to read the lead actor died of cancer in September with diagnosis to death in 18 months.

Im watching season 3: Vengeance. It's a great show


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 21:48:33
That programme tonight with camcorder footage of the concordia sinking was well worth watching. Fuck would i go on a cruise


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Sunday, April 15, 2012, 19:25:19
I watched the season finale of Six Feet Under last night, absolutely incredible. Definitely my second favourite TV series of all time and worth watching and persevering with if you've not seen it - the development of the characters, the dark humour and the way it deals with mortality is brilliant.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Sunday, April 15, 2012, 20:32:38
I'm sticking with Homelands - I kind of understand it but I kind of don't


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Sunday, April 15, 2012, 21:12:48
I'm sticking with Homelands - I kind of understand it but I kind of don't

Watched the whole series last week, very good.  Season 2 is being made at the moment.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DRS on Sunday, April 15, 2012, 21:15:04
Probably the best show i have seen in years Berniman.Twists are brilliant.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, April 16, 2012, 08:17:55
It was very good, especially the last couple of episodes.  Not sure where it can go for season 2, and part of me thinks they should leave it there, but looking forward to it all the same.

Halfway through Entourage at the moment.  Missed it first time around so am watching it from beginning to end.  Started slow but is growing on me big time now.  The characters are ace.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Monday, April 16, 2012, 08:57:55


Halfway through Entourage at the moment.  Missed it first time around so am watching it from beginning to end.  Started slow but is growing on me big time now.  The characters are ace.

Goes shit from Series 5 onwards.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, April 16, 2012, 09:13:24
Im watching season 3: Vengeance. It's a great show
spartacus is superb, love it. some of the kills are insane


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, April 16, 2012, 09:14:16
also started season 1 of homeland, whcih i am quite enjoying.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Monday, April 16, 2012, 09:31:25
Last night's epsisode of Homeland was quality, things started to really click for me in terms of the storyline twists being explained.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DRS on Monday, April 16, 2012, 09:45:36
Said it a few times but the twists get even better. Once you see the last 2 you will see just how easy a 2nd episode will be to make


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, April 16, 2012, 10:51:24
I only have one episode of Spooks left to watch. Been putting it off because I don't want it to end :(


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, April 16, 2012, 11:16:32
I only have one episode of Spooks left to watch. Been putting it off because I don't want it to end :(

But that's the one where Harry has a breakdown and goes rogue,  dresses as a transvestite assassin and kills everyone then himself.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: oxford_fan on Monday, April 16, 2012, 17:08:27
I'm still plodding through Series 2 of The Wire but really enjoying it.

Also re-discovered the joys of Phone Shop over the weekend.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Monday, April 16, 2012, 17:11:36
also started season 1 of homeland, whcih i am quite enjoying.

Anywhere on line I can catch up with homeland? As starting on episode 9 & 10 was good but think it'd be a lot better if I'd seen episodes 1-8.

4oD only shows from epi 6 onwards due to 30 day licensing issues.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pumbaa on Monday, April 16, 2012, 20:05:24
Sounds like I might need to add Homeland to the growing list of series I need to watch from the beginning. Like Spooks and Sherlock.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: tans on Monday, April 16, 2012, 20:14:17
I quite like that scott and bailey

Only because i want to give suranne jones one mind


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DRS on Monday, April 16, 2012, 20:20:20
Downloaded homeland on isohunt Jan


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, April 16, 2012, 20:22:16
Downloaded homeland on isohunt Jan

Me too! :-)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, April 16, 2012, 20:26:16
I quite like that scott and bailey

Only because i want to give suranne jones one mind

Good programme is that.
That woman is so sexy too


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Monday, April 16, 2012, 20:47:36
Downloaded homeland on isohunt Jan

Do you need any special software to do that? 

Apologies in advance for a dumbass technophobe question.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, April 16, 2012, 20:51:45
Do you need any special software to do that? 

Apologies in advance for a dumbass technophobe question.

Any torrent program.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DRS on Monday, April 16, 2012, 20:53:57
I just use utorrent


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Monday, April 16, 2012, 21:00:25
Do you need any special software to do that? 

Apologies in advance for a dumbass technophobe question.

http://www.utorrent.com/

Dead easy to use, small as well.

Then go to somewhere like piratebay.org to find what you want to download.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 07:51:31
Anyone else been watching The Undateables?
Have watched the last couple of episodes and I think it's great.
Not in a "Ha ha, lets laugh at the freaks" kind of way, it's actually quite heart warming.
I really feel for Justin, comes across as a nice bloke and was pleased that woman agreed to meet him and has also said she wants to see him again.

Have also been watching Touch. The idea is good, but so far it's been a let down to be honest, the stories have been average and it isn't gripping at all.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 08:06:02
really getting into homeland. glad i started watching it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 08:06:52
Have started downloading the first series of Homeland, keep hearing good things about it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: dporter on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 08:24:16
Anyone else been watching The Undateables?


I watched the first two episodes and was really pleased for the chap from Leicestershire who went on a date with the veterinary nurse. The guy with tourettes was also great and seemed to land himself a nice girl. I didn't see the final episode this Tuesday - did they give an update as to how they all got along in the end?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 10:06:33
Have also been watching Touch. The idea is good, but so far it's been a let down to be honest, the stories have been average and it isn't gripping at all.


Tend to agree. After the first episode I thought it looked like it was going to be superb and felt it would be a must watch, but now it seems each episode is pretty much the same just with a different number and chain reaction of events. It's a shame really, because it seemed to promise so much.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 11:38:42
I watched the first two episodes and was really pleased for the chap from Leicestershire who went on a date with the veterinary nurse. The guy with tourettes was also great and seemed to land himself a nice girl. I didn't see the final episode this Tuesday - did they give an update as to how they all got along in the end?
I don't think that it is the last episode as they were showing trailers for other episodes. Unfortunately the pikey fan found someone.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 11:57:58
Tend to agree. After the first episode I thought it looked like it was going to be superb and felt it would be a must watch, but now it seems each episode is pretty much the same just with a different number and chain reaction of events. It's a shame really, because it seemed to promise so much.
yeah,. getting bored of Touch.
Happy that Bones is back on out screens after a huge break.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: FormerlyPlymRed on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 12:02:46
I was forced to watch the only way is essex last night by my friend.

Fucking hell.  :crash:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 12:14:21
Louis Theroux is back tonight on BBC, might be worth a watch, usually is.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 12:15:53

Happy that Bones is back on out screens after a huge break.
And what a good episode to come back with as well.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 12:48:21
Louis Theroux is back tonight on BBC, might be worth a watch, usually is.

Might be a little more 'serious' than previous series. Apparently its focussing on the elderly with dementia and autistic children.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 15:10:00
Happy that Bones is back on out screens after a huge break.

:nod: I rather like Temperance. :drool:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 15:42:29
Happy that Bones is back on out screens after a huge break.

Surprised Nev hasn't picked up on this. Maybe he's plastered?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 15:43:40
Just started watching Breaking Bad... halfway through the second 'season'. The idea itself is really different, and is superbly written and acted.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: nevillew on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 15:52:48
Surprised Nev hasn't picked up on this. Maybe he's plastered?

In Paris ?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 15:56:46
Just started watching Breaking Bad... halfway through the second 'season'. The idea itself is really different, and is superbly written and acted.

It gets better. The season 4 finale was brilliant.

Season 5 starts in the US this summer I think.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 16:05:46
:nod: I rather like Temperance. :drool:
You have good taste Barry, she is fit.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 16:08:26
It gets better. The season 4 finale was brilliant.

Season 5 starts in the US this summer I think.

This.  Season 4 is by far the best and ends brilliantly.  Season 5 is to be the last unfortunately with Walt rumoured to be biting the dust.  Whether that is from his illness or other means we will have to wait and see.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Sunday, April 22, 2012, 18:58:11
Just started watching spooks season 10.

Erin Watts.... My word


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, April 22, 2012, 19:06:51
Just started watching Spartacus, Gods of the Arena.

Nudity aside, by all accounts it should rubbish. But I'm hooked and I'm not sure why. Will download Blood and Sand next. I think its a bit of a man soap opera, fighting and screwing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pumbaa on Sunday, April 22, 2012, 19:49:36
Just started watching Spartacus, Gods of the Arena.

Nudity aside, by all accounts it should rubbish. But I'm hooked and I'm not sure why. Will download Blood and Sand next. I think its a bit of a man soap opera, fighting and screwing.

I've referred to it in the past as Spartacus: Tits and Arse. Mindless dross, but nonetheless enthralling.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: FormerlyPlymRed on Sunday, April 22, 2012, 20:38:49
Just started watching spooks season 10.

Erin Watts.... My word
Decent season that, watehed it first term at uni! Erin is rather nice as well which makes watching it even easier :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Sunday, April 22, 2012, 20:41:21
:nod: I rather like Temperance. :drool:
oh yes :-)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Sunday, April 22, 2012, 20:42:21
Just started watching spooks season 10.

Erin Watts.... My word

Her voice did my head in. Good series though, great ending.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Sunday, April 22, 2012, 21:29:28
Just started watching spooks season 10.

Erin Watts.... My word

Fuck yes. She got naked in the first of the new Sherlock series on BBC. OK, you didn't see anything, but it was worth watching for that alone.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Monday, April 23, 2012, 02:36:27
I've referred to it in the past as Spartacus: Tits and Arse. Mindless dross, but nonetheless enthralling.

The first two seasons were great.  Took me a while to get into the third one with the new Spartacus but really grew on me towards the end.

For all those into cartoon Bobs Burgers and Archer are really excellent.  Also the new season of Thundercats (must bring back some memories for others on here) has been really good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Monday, April 23, 2012, 10:40:07
Been re-watching Lost again recently. Great series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pericarp on Monday, April 23, 2012, 10:45:47
Been re-watching Lost again recently. Great series.

Watched the first season at the end of the holidays a long time back, and never started it again. I was hooked at the end of season 1 it was brilliant. I have heard mixed reviews regarding the other series, i.e. it being still good, or get's too confusing.

I still think Prison Break is the best ever.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, April 23, 2012, 11:06:33
Watched the first season at the end of the holidays a long time back, and never started it again. I was hooked at the end of season 1 it was brilliant. I have heard mixed reviews regarding the other series, i.e. it being still good, or get's too confusing.

I still think Prison Break is the best ever.

loved prison break, one of my faves, althought season 4 was poor, they 2hour special to tie it all together made up for it


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, April 23, 2012, 11:08:02
The first two seasons were great.  Took me a while to get into the third one with the new Spartacus but really grew on me towards the end.

For all those into cartoon Bobs Burgers and Archer are really excellent.  Also the new season of Thundercats (must bring back some memories for others on here) has been really good.
agree with this, took a couple of episodes to get into, mainly because of the new spartacus, but my word some of the fight scenes were insane


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Monday, April 23, 2012, 12:56:35
Watched the first season at the end of the holidays a long time back, and never started it again. I was hooked at the end of season 1 it was brilliant. I have heard mixed reviews regarding the other series, i.e. it being still good, or get's too confusing.

I watched all of the series of Lost I really thought it lost its way after the 3rd series, then I feel that they rushed the ending.

I am into Alcatraz at the minute, like has been said before the basic story of prisoner comes back kills some people, but i am really wanting to finding out what's going on.

Just started to watch that fairytale programe thing on channel 5. I thought it was ok. I am struggling to get into Grimm, its not gripped me as much say alcatraz or homeland.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bathtime on Monday, April 23, 2012, 13:04:23
Recorded and watched the new series on BBC 4 - The Bridge - the blonde detective could be the sister of the CIA agent in Hoemland. Looking good though....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Monday, April 23, 2012, 13:13:46
Really enjoyed Homeland, everything I have seen Damien Lewis in has been good (Band of Brothers, Homeland and dreamcatcher), really good to see the Brits doing well in Hollywood Tv shows.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DiV on Monday, April 23, 2012, 13:22:55
Watched the first season at the end of the holidays a long time back, and never started it again. I was hooked at the end of season 1 it was brilliant. I have heard mixed reviews regarding the other series, i.e. it being still good, or get's too confusing.

I still think Prison Break is the best ever.

I watched all of Lost when it aired and have since watched in from the start again. The amount of things you wont notice first time round (because you havent seen all of it obviously) is staggering. They knew where they were going from the start.

The first 2/3 seasons were good, it dragged in the middle and got better at the end in my opinion. I think they dragged it out for a season or 2 they didnt need - but did so to cash in, also I believe it got effected by the writers strike.

The end, is satisfying but not completely satisfying if that makes sense without giving the whole thing away.


Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, April 23, 2012, 14:49:09
Personally thought the end was a massive anti climax, but it was always going to be hard to answer everything I suppose.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DiV on Monday, April 23, 2012, 15:50:46
I wouldnt say a massive anti climax.

It was a good ending but not good enough to answer everything I wanted answered.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, April 23, 2012, 15:57:03
I watched lost from the beginning and by the end was just waiting to see what happend which was a massive let down.
They dragged it out and to say the finale was a disapointment would be an understatement


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: juddie on Monday, April 23, 2012, 16:25:02
Homeland is good.

also enjoying the Danish version of the killing. I see the us version starts on bbc four or summat this week.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Monday, April 23, 2012, 16:33:29
Enjoying Game of Thrones again with the new series. Not a patch on the books of course but then nothing ever is.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Monday, April 23, 2012, 19:03:59
The pilot episode of Veep shows promise long term.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Spud on Monday, April 23, 2012, 19:11:13
U.S. Tv Shows that I've enjoyed the most:- The Wire, Sons of Anarchy & Entourage.

The original version (Danish) of The Killing was also brilliant.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Monday, April 23, 2012, 21:44:34
Her voice did my head in. Good series though, great ending.

It was a good ending.

I want to be a spy when I grow up. Harry Pearce is well 'ard.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mrverve on Monday, April 23, 2012, 21:57:25
Anyone watch I Just Want My Pants Back on MTV?... loving it


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Monday, April 23, 2012, 22:03:00
Game of thrones is still excellent. Jerome Flynn saying "theres' no cure for being a cunt" makes it all the more surreal.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: oxford_fan on Monday, April 23, 2012, 22:09:27
Anyone watch I Just Want My Pants Back on MTV?... loving it

Is that a made up tv show?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mrverve on Monday, April 23, 2012, 22:13:20
Is that a made up tv show?

It's not no.  :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Monday, April 23, 2012, 23:25:23
Enjoying Game of Thrones again with the new series. Not a patch on the books of course but then nothing ever is.

Thought the first season was much closer to the book than the second one.  Still a great TV show with Tyrion  being the best character in both in my opinion.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 08:41:16
It was a good ending.

I want to be a spy when I grow up. Harry Pearce is well 'ard.

One of my favourite ever characters.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: larwood on Saturday, April 28, 2012, 13:51:57
Woken up by the baby at 4.15am this morning,and caught this on bbc news at 4.30 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17853928

Just occasionally she times it all so right for her old mum  :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 18:56:36
Watching Game of Thrones

Gonna be knocking one out soon at this rate.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 22:01:45
With regards to Game of Thrones, didn't realise until just now that Bronn is played by Jerome Flynn of Robson & Jerome / Unchained Melody fame.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Miles Mayhem on Thursday, May 3, 2012, 08:00:04
Thought the first season was much closer to the book than the second one.  Still a great TV show with Tyrion  being the best character in both in my opinion.

i could not agree more. Just finished episode 4 of season 2 and it just keeps on getting better. Think im going to have to read the books as well


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: woolster on Friday, May 4, 2012, 21:25:54
watching piers morgan with jason donovan, very good & a bit emotional


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Saturday, May 5, 2012, 12:24:30
I've gotten into the big bang theory thanks to my mother in law, i love it, very funny


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: oxford_fan on Saturday, May 5, 2012, 12:32:46
watching piers morgan

I watched the Gazza one, but Piers Morgan is too much of a cunt for any more.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Saturday, May 5, 2012, 12:50:58
I watched the Gazza one, but Piers Morgan is too much of a cunt for any more.

:nod: Whenever he's on TV I find myself hoping someone runs on set kills him.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, May 5, 2012, 12:54:39
Piers Morgan is a hateful person, I have no time for him and can't watch anything with him on.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Sunday, May 6, 2012, 06:22:30
I've gotten into the big bang theory thanks to my mother in law, i love it, very funny
Latest series seems devoid of ideas.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Sunday, May 6, 2012, 12:41:48
Am i the only one who thinks  2 Broke Girls is actually a bit funny?

No one else i have talked to agrees :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Sunday, May 6, 2012, 12:44:45
ma missis likes 2 broke girls, im not very fond of it though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 07:30:15
Now finished Homeland, really enjoyed it, a gripping story and some fantastic acting.
The only slight issue I have with it is perhaps it was too long, some of the episodes in the middle were a bit dull and they could've easily reduced the story to around 8 episodes.
Other than that it was well worth watching, especially the last two episodes.

Oh, and I love Claire Danes a little bit.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Joycie on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 08:56:31
Am i the only one who thinks  2 Broke Girls is actually a bit funny?

No one else i have talked to agrees :D
The advert is seriously rage inducing. The dark haired bint is meant to be witty, but is seriously the dumbest looking/sounding little shite around.

Get involved in Game of Thrones (if you aren't already), the scenes between Arya and Tywin are great.

Arrested Development & It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia are worth a watch.
As is The Wire. Obvo.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: THE FLASH on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 13:42:44
Now finished Homeland, really enjoyed it, a gripping story and some fantastic acting.
The only slight issue I have with it is perhaps it was too long, some of the episodes in the middle were a bit dull and they could've easily reduced the story to around 8 episodes.
Other than that it was well worth watching, especially the last two episodes.

Oh, and I love Claire Danes a little bit.

I found it a bit of a chore and it went around in circles for a bit.

I reckon i will give the new series a miss.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 13:52:34
Alcatraz was pretty nasty last night. Seems to be getting good now.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, May 10, 2012, 09:35:11
Foxes live was very good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Gnasher on Thursday, May 10, 2012, 10:21:37
More Sex Please, We're British - Channel 4 at midnight tonight

My cousin Hellen is interviewed about 15 mins in (blonde with big jugs)  :eek:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Thursday, May 10, 2012, 11:42:42
Foxes live was very good.
Was the strippers any good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, May 10, 2012, 11:43:34
Alcatraz was pretty nasty last night. Seems to be getting good now.

Its now officially cancelled :(

http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/alcatraz-cancelled-season-two-22917/

Fucking trigger happy US TV execs. Is there any point in watching a first series of anything like this these days?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Thursday, May 10, 2012, 11:57:10
Its now officially cancelled :(

http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/alcatraz-cancelled-season-two-22917/

Fucking trigger happy US TV execs. Is there any point in watching a first series of anything like this these days?

Oh for fuck sake!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Thursday, May 10, 2012, 11:58:49
Its now officially cancelled :(

http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/alcatraz-cancelled-season-two-22917/

Fucking trigger happy US TV execs. Is there any point in watching a first series of anything like this these days?

The cunts, they did that with Flash Forawrd, Terranova and Jericho (although they made a second series of Jericho albeit rushed) Is there anypoint watching the rest of this series then? I didn't see tuesdays ep


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, May 10, 2012, 12:03:09
Is there anypoint watching the rest of this series then? I didn't see tuesdays ep

No idea, watching UK pace...

I'm out of watching this type of show "live." Flashforward, The Event, Alcatraz, ( oh and  Knight Rider (it was good, honest) )- all cancelled after 1 series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Thursday, May 10, 2012, 13:12:42
After 3 episodes of Alcatraz, I decided to jack it in. I am feeling smug. :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, May 10, 2012, 13:15:29
After 3 episodes of Alcatraz, I decided to jack it in. I am feeling smug. :)
id suggest starting to watch it again, it really does pick up


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, May 10, 2012, 13:16:22
More Sex Please, We're British - Channel 4 at midnight tonight

My cousin Hellen is interviewed about 15 mins in (blonde with big jugs)  :eek:
pics?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Joycie on Thursday, May 10, 2012, 13:38:38
Flash Forward was awful. You could pinpoint exactly where they knew they weren't getting another season, and from then on shit just seemed to happen for no reason.

I was told to avoid Alcatraz as well so I'm not surprised it's being axed.

Stick to HBO and occasionally AMC stuff. In the case of AMC, they tend to make short first seasons in the hope that it'll fund longer seasons thereafter.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, May 10, 2012, 13:59:11
I have been watching Alcatraz and it's been pretty shit to be honest.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Thursday, May 10, 2012, 14:40:02
I still wanna know how they've all warped forward 40 odd years and what they were taking all of that guys blood for.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Thursday, May 10, 2012, 15:07:44
I still wanna know how they've all warped forward 40 odd years and what they were taking all of that guys blood for.

It's J. J. Abrams - he doesn't even know the answers. I suspect in series 8 one of the characters would've woken in a cell in Alcatraz back in 1961 and realise it was all a dream. :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Gnasher on Thursday, May 10, 2012, 19:40:08
pics?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, May 10, 2012, 20:54:23

Good god :-)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, May 10, 2012, 21:12:20
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Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Thursday, May 10, 2012, 21:14:46
Nice...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Gnasher on Thursday, May 10, 2012, 22:01:28
It's not easy having a cuz who's fit. Wrong thoughts, very wrong thoughts.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Gnasher on Thursday, May 10, 2012, 22:02:45
[url width=272 height=200]http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/nkd420/motorboat.jpg[/url]

That's probably her as well Batch (she's a writer/model for a sex toy company)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, May 11, 2012, 06:28:26
That's probably her as well Batch (she's a writer/model for a sex toy company)

stop it..stop it..

[url width=120 height=95]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e387/pookies518/Quagmire.jpg[/url]



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Joycie on Friday, May 11, 2012, 07:58:19
It's not easy having a cuz who's fit. Wrong thoughts, very wrong thoughts.

[url width=19 height=31]http://www.b3ta.cr3ation.co.uk/data/gif/4408.uhohpoundit.gif[/url]


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Saturday, May 12, 2012, 10:56:32
Watched the first episode of homeland and didn't think it was all that.

Suppose I should give it more of a go


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Saturday, May 12, 2012, 10:59:57


Smash.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Saturday, May 12, 2012, 11:00:33
Watched the first episode of homeland and didn't think it was all that.

Suppose I should give it more of a go

I found the first couple a bit slow but got better and better.  Definately worth a bit more effort


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Friday, May 18, 2012, 09:03:27
Just watched the season 3 finale of community.

I cannot emphasise enough how truly brilliant and groundbreaking it is. The funniest, cleverest show on TV today. Not sure if it gets shown on UK TV, but it's easy enough to find on the internet. Do yourself a favour and watch it.

Yours sincerely,
A. Fanboy


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Friday, May 18, 2012, 09:16:51
Told you they'd nail the finale ;)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Friday, May 18, 2012, 09:25:18
It's just so brilliant!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Uncletrunx on Saturday, May 19, 2012, 17:20:24
Keith Lemon is currently reminding me of a cross between Graham Norton (camp light entertainment shittery), Hulk Hogan in the 70s (hair and facial topiary) and Thrush (irritation).


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Saturday, May 19, 2012, 17:22:49
Keith Lemon is fucking ace. He should light the torch for the olympics over David Beckham any day


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Saturday, May 19, 2012, 17:30:23
I can't believe they've given Keith Lemon a tea time show.

That show would work so much better on at Celeb Juice's timeslot when he can be properly crude.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Uncletrunx on Saturday, May 19, 2012, 17:33:22
That's exactly it! He needs the ability to be absolutely filthy for this to grow some entertainment value.

I do agree that he'd be better at Olympic torch lighting than Captain Jack Beckham


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sippo on Saturday, May 19, 2012, 17:51:43
His movie is out soon should be quality.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 04:29:06
Finally caught up on Dexter.

Just watched the season 6 finale.

Fuck it's good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 06:04:01
Always found Keith Lemon to be an irritating fuckwit who tries to hard with properly shit jokes.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: animalwilliams on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 06:19:37
Russell Howard's Good News, latest series is a disappointment.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: thedarkprince on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 07:57:45
New series of In The Thick Of It has just finished filming so hopefully should be on later this year.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 10:31:41
Just watched the season 3 finale of community.

I cannot emphasise enough how truly brilliant and groundbreaking it is. The funniest, cleverest show on TV today.


watched all three seasons of this over the last week or so.  Very good


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 11:13:24
I am halfway through Season 3 at the moment.

They have just announced a 4th season, though it will only be 15 episodes which usually means it will be the last.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Thursday, May 31, 2012, 09:22:02
Yeah, they've announced a 4th season but sacked most of the writers. I'm not expecting much


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Joycie on Thursday, May 31, 2012, 15:14:47
Just started Modern Family. It's pretty brilliant.

And the last episode of Game of Thrones was outstanding.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Thursday, May 31, 2012, 17:30:54
And the last episode of Game of Thrones was outstanding.

I've thought the second series is terrible and has gone down hill from the first. Too many different story lines at the same time, makes it difficult to keep track and easy to lose interest. Reckon they could have presented it a lot better.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Thursday, May 31, 2012, 17:39:44
I think game of thrones is ace and you get the feeling there's still plenty more to come yet, whereas many other series run out of ideas quickly.

The totty factor is another plus.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: FormerlyPlymRed on Thursday, May 31, 2012, 18:17:04
And the last episode of Game of Thrones was outstanding.
Agreed, hooked by it atm. The books are fantastic as well


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 02:33:25
Started watching Mad Men tonight.

Something tells me I'm going to get addicted...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 13:34:32
Just finished watching AMC's Hell on Wheels i have to say it is a brilliant series and cant wait for the next


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 15:38:43
Just finished watching AMC's Hell on Wheels i have to say it is a brilliant series and cant wait for the next

Watched that in America last year, it's a good show, didn't think I would like it but then really enjoyed it.  Well worth a watch, get's really good towards the end.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 16:00:02
Started watching Mad Men tonight.

Something tells me I'm going to get addicted...

I've so wanted to watch this from the start, but have never got around to it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 17:48:19
I've so wanted to watch this from the start, but have never got around to it.

Just downloaded it, gonna give it a go.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 18:38:12
Just started watching Grimm. I'm enjoying it. Done by the guy who did buffs and angel but a lot darker and not marketed for pre-pubecant teens.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 22:55:53
Just watched the season 3 finale of community.

Been watching this from the beginning over the long weekend, halfway through season 3 now.

Think Chevvy Chase is the star of the show, he might be getting on a bit but he's still got it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 00:14:43
Whaaaat?! Chase's character is one of the weakest I'd say. The show relies much more on danny pudi than it does chevy chase


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 07:10:54
Agree, Abed is quality and really owns the show in season 3.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 08:27:40
As the seasons go by you get more than an impression that the network has been meddling with the dynamic of Community but it didn't take a huge hit due to the quality of its writing. Episodes were more or less evenly distributed to start with but the shift has definitely moved towards Pudi, Glover, McHale, Jeong and Rash leaving the female cast to giggle and be ditzy (perhaps that's harsh but they certainly had more going for them earlier in the shows history).

Chase has been reduced to bits and pieces but I'm sure dear old Chevy has only himself to blame as (history proves) he's a bit of a knobhead.

I expect to see more of Chase now that Dan Harmon has left the show.

Community's unique quirks have been, in U.S. television terms, era defining but it's going the way of Arrested Development as a result of it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 10:39:49
one of the only regular programs I watch is silk.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 10:58:18
Silk is very good too.  It is like an English version of The Good Wife, which is also very good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 12:23:45
As the seasons go by you get more than an impression that the network has been meddling with the dynamic of Community but it didn't take a huge hit due to the quality of its writing. Chase has been reduced to bits and pieces but I'm sure dear old Chevy has only himself to blame as (history proves) he's a bit of a knob head.

Chase gets a lot of one liners and delivers them perfectly, whilst not the star of the show he doesn't seem to have lost it.

Watching it back to back it gets crazier to the point of becoming a farce, not saying that's a bad thing but you definitely notice the change. One thing I like about US comedy is the long seasons which give the characters a chance to develop, especially the supporting ones. The dean is a great character who would have been nothing more than an occasional bit part character in the UK.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 12:59:44
Chase gets a lot of one liners and delivers them perfectly, whilst not the star of the show he doesn't seem to have lost it.

Watching it back to back it gets crazier to the point of becoming a farce, not saying that's a bad thing but you definitely notice the change. One thing I like about US comedy is the long seasons which give the characters a chance to develop, especially the supporting ones. The dean is a great character who would have been nothing more than an occasional bit part character in the UK.

Watching it back-to-back in seasons 1 and 2 is brilliant but its quality does dip in season 3 (it had high, high standards as we know).

The one liner is enough for the audience and the show (and for me) but I doubt it's enough for Chase. I'm a big fan of Chevy Chase, the reason I first downloaded Community back in '09 was because it was his return to mainstream comedy, but never underestimate the guys ego.

The 20+ episode thing only works for the best of the best. Many have perished due to the commissioning of too many episodes from the start. Some US comedies/versions (The Office, Parks & Rec, It's Always Sunny..., Workaholics) have started with 6-10 seasons and got bigger, I prefer this model because even if it's cancelled you've still got a nice cult classic with a start and finish (Andy Barker PI,

Incidentally, the comedy 'Workaholics' has gone to 20 odd episodes for its third season so I'll be interested to see how it copes.

It's a good immature guilty pleasure.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML_yKt_SzvI&feature=relmfu


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 13:18:16
Been watching Hit and Miss on Atlantic - trans-sexual hitman(woman).

Every episode manages to show a nude shot of the lead character with a great pair of tits and meat and 2 veg as well!

Not bad, actually


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 13:21:22
Wait...

The lead character has tits AND meat and two veg.

What the fuck are you watching?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 13:35:51
Wait...

The lead character has tits AND meat and two veg.

What the fuck are you watching?

Hence the trans-sexual bit. Obviously a good bit of editing cos tits and meat are both in the one shot.

Unless they've been recruiting in Thailand!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 13:46:07
 ??? ??? ??? ???


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Amir on Monday, June 11, 2012, 15:59:48
Just watched the season 3 finale of community.

I cannot emphasise enough how truly brilliant and groundbreaking it is. The funniest, cleverest show on TV today. Not sure if it gets shown on UK TV, but it's easy enough to find on the internet. Do yourself a favour and watch it.

Yours sincerely,
A. Fanboy


I went out and bought the first few episodes of this thanks to you(it's easier to do that here).  Initially I thought the characters would grind me, but it took less than an episode to get me hooked.  Consequently, I now love Community, and I love you.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Monday, June 11, 2012, 19:18:01
Awww


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, June 11, 2012, 19:22:28
finished the 1st season of Grimm yesterday and it was superb. Its by the makers of buffy and angel but its a lot darker. i recommend it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, June 11, 2012, 21:33:51
Couldn't stand Buffy and Angel so I'll give it a miss thanks chubster!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, June 14, 2012, 12:49:34
Britain in a day was superb


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, June 14, 2012, 14:08:42
Couldn't stand Buffy and Angel so I'll give it a miss thanks chubster!
i would give it a go, honestly.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, June 14, 2012, 15:34:04
i would give it a go, honestly.

I might download and give it a go just to keep you happy, but if it's crap I'm sending the boys around!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Thursday, June 14, 2012, 15:45:38
finished the 1st season of Grimm yesterday and it was superb. Its by the makers of buffy and angel but its a lot darker. i recommend it.

I've only seen the first three episodes of Grimm and I wasn't impressed does it get better then? i've got the rest series linked


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Sunday, June 24, 2012, 09:33:31
Now started series two of Community, i'm enjoying it thus far.
Similar comedy style to Scrubs, but not quite as good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, June 24, 2012, 09:39:19
I think it's significantly better than Scrubs ever was. For me, Scrubs grew quite tiresome from quite an early stage (given how long it lasted).


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DiV on Sunday, June 24, 2012, 09:48:00
I've just watched all 9 series of Scrubs and I think its brilliant - all the way through, start to finish!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Miles Mayhem on Sunday, June 24, 2012, 09:48:58
has anyone got into "its always sunny in philadelphia?"

its really good twisted humour from the US (think arrested development) and in the later series stars danny devito!



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, June 24, 2012, 10:11:48
I'm a happy owner of the Six-Pack. The last season had a bit of a dip but it's still quite strong.


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Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Sunday, July 1, 2012, 12:16:35
Been watching Big Bang Theory

Typical American Sitcom..... bland humour but easy to watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Sunday, July 1, 2012, 12:34:02
I think i've said it somewhere on here before, but the popularity of the BBT makes me weep


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Sunday, July 1, 2012, 13:07:43
I think i've said it somewhere on here before, but the popularity of the BBT makes me weep

It's weird I always hated it, but some how I recently started to love it. The same happened with Friends. :(


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Sunday, July 1, 2012, 13:12:06
The same happened with Friends. :(

I'm going to just pretend I didn't read that


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, July 1, 2012, 13:30:04
I'm going to just pretend I didn't read that

Anistons nipples alone were good enough reason to watch it


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Sunday, July 1, 2012, 13:42:20
Friends is quality.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Sunday, July 1, 2012, 14:05:37
It's weird I always hated it, but some how I recently started to love it. The same happened with Friends. :(

It tends to become 'background telly' in my house for when I'm waiting for something else to start.

Conversely I tend to attempt the same thing with How I Met Your Mother but I end up properly watching it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Sunday, July 1, 2012, 14:29:34
BBT is like many a comedy. It was good at the beginning when the characters were developing. It reached a high point in around the 3rd season. The 4th was on the downward trend (but with a few good episodes) but by the 100th episode they had run out of ideas and the subsequent stuff was poor. I fear for season 6 - but will watch it when it comes out in September!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: otanswell on Sunday, July 1, 2012, 16:17:26
2 weeks till season 5 of Breaking Bad

Walter White and Jesse Pinkman are fucking gangster
SLINGING DOPE YO
BITCH!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Kinky Tom on Sunday, July 1, 2012, 18:10:21
2 weeks till season 5 of Breaking Bad

Walter White and Jesse Pinkman are fucking gangster
SLINGING DOPE YO
BITCH!

awesome, finished season 4 a week or so ago, good timing that... :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Sunday, July 1, 2012, 20:42:55
Continuum is pretty good, and well worth a watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Sunday, July 1, 2012, 20:57:24
awesome, finished season 4 a week or so ago, good timing that... :)

It will have to go some to beat 4, but being the last one I expect Walt to go out all guns blazing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: otanswell on Sunday, July 1, 2012, 21:08:20
Split series 5 into two mini seasons i believe.
Also on about making a film too, dont see the point in that though to be honest.

One last thing, Skyler is the kind of person I would shoot my bolt in her face then run off down the street soapy tit wank


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Monday, July 2, 2012, 20:16:26
My mate's TV show People Just Do Nothing has been given a pilot by the BBC. It's a mocumentary type thing, give it a go

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00v5jj0/People_Just_Do_Nothing_Episode_1/

[url width=720 height=408]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j3dfoM_74D0/TTIlGjoTFKI/AAAAAAAAABo/zGfgA36zOBc/s1600/people+just+do+nothing.jpg[/url]


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, July 2, 2012, 21:18:45
My mate's TV show People Just Do Nothing has been given a pilot by the BBC. It's a mocumentary type thing, give it a go

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00v5jj0/People_Just_Do_Nothing_Episode_1/

[url width=720 height=408]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j3dfoM_74D0/TTIlGjoTFKI/AAAAAAAAABo/zGfgA36zOBc/s1600/people+just+do+nothing.jpg[/url]
you owe me 20 minutes of my life back please.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 10:31:53
I just finished Veep.Its outstanding.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: london_red on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 10:34:37
I just finished Veep.Its outstanding.

Yeah I liked it, basically an American Thick Of It. Thought it might be a letdown with no single Malcolm Tucker-esque character but was pleasantly surprised.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Gnasher on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 10:36:47
I've become rather addicted to Four in a Bed! B&B owners stay at each others establishments and have to pay what they think the room's worth. It sounds boring but the bitching makes it well worth watching. Weekdays on Channel 4 at 5pm.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 12:43:49
I've become rather addicted to Four in a Bed! B&B owners stay at each others establishments and have to pay what they think the room's worth. It sounds boring but the bitching makes it well worth watching. Weekdays on Channel 4 at 5pm.

Do you watch coach trip too?

I've just remembered some TV programs from my yoof -

Kick Start
Inch High Private Eye
Terrahawks
Space 1999
Buck Rogers

They don't make telly like that anymore  ;)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: tans on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 13:11:38
Terrahawks! Got the box set! Its quality


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sippo on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 16:31:27
Any one watching dine with me this week on channel 4? Shit the bed she has huge boobs!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Gnasher on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 17:38:11
Do you watch coach trip too?

I've just remembered some TV programs from my yoof -

Kick Start
Inch High Private Eye
Terrahawks
Space 1999
Buck Rogers

They don't make telly like that anymore  ;)


No, I've never watched it. The Hotel is pretty good though (similar sort of thing I believe).

Remember those from my childhood too!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Friday, July 6, 2012, 18:30:22
Just seen this posted on Facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftvline.com%2F2012%2F07%2F02%2Fdexter-season-7-video-trailer%2F&h=pAQEQIyn6


Can't wait!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, July 6, 2012, 19:18:54
about to start prison break from the beginning with the missus, one of my top 3 tv programs


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, July 6, 2012, 20:18:36
T in the Park now on BBC3.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Friday, July 6, 2012, 20:25:54
Metal Hammer Golden Gods is on Scuzz at 10.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Monday, July 9, 2012, 06:44:46
Started watching Supernatural again from the beginning I started it when it first started but stopped when they had a mid season break, I've forgotten how good it is. I love that car they drive anyone know what it is?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, July 9, 2012, 08:24:49
[url width=500 height=333]http://19.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_krecmt2vZp1qz7b3yo1_500.jpg[/url]

1967 Chevvy Impala



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Joycie on Monday, July 9, 2012, 08:37:15
Started watching The Wire again from S1 for the benefit of Flatmate.

It really is superb telly.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Monday, July 9, 2012, 09:06:55
[url width=500 height=333]http://19.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_krecmt2vZp1qz7b3yo1_500.jpg[/url]

1967 Chevvy Impala



I do like that car, and the noise the engine makes when its ticking over


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Monday, July 9, 2012, 15:42:31
Started watching The Wire again from S1 for the benefit of Flatmate.

It really is superb telly.

I've just finished series 2, not as good as the first. Though I'm told 3 is better.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pumbaa on Monday, July 9, 2012, 19:59:53
Chevy Impala = gutless sofa on wheels.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Joycie on Monday, July 9, 2012, 22:01:57
I've just finished series 2, not as good as the first. Though I'm told 3 is better.
I wasn't a massive fan of S2 (although it's still better than most other shows), but I'm told it's better on second viewing. The characters that are introduced from S3 onwards are brilliant.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 06:00:54
I wasn't a massive fan of S2 (although it's still better than most other shows), but I'm told it's better on second viewing. The characters that are introduced from S3 onwards are brilliant.
Season 2 took a hit because of the Writers strikes that was going on at the time.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 10:04:57
I think S2 gets unfairly panned. It might not stand up as well against the rest of the series but compare it to the majority of TV shows and it pisses all over them.

Some great characters too, Ziggy, Frank and Nick are amongst my favourites.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 11:11:10
the other half is loving prison break, finaly get to watch something i want, not that i havent enjoyed the likes of NCIS, Criminal Minds etc but its about time i chose something :-)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 11:20:50
I think S2 gets unfairly panned. It might not stand up as well against the rest of the series but compare it to the majority of TV shows and it pisses all over them.

Some great characters too, Ziggy, Frank and Nick are amongst my favourites.

I think I recalled really liking series 2, I'm sure it was 3, maybe 4 - I'm not entirely sure - where I became very bored.

I'm not sure why, but I've been about half way through series 5 for about 6 months, I just stopped watching it without reason. I should finish it soon really.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Joycie on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 11:24:47
The Wire ruined my fourth year at uni.  :doh:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 12:50:31
Really looking forward to Revolution, which will air in the US in September. It's directed by the bloke who did the Iron Man films and produced by JJ Abrams.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwfCRAtkYEI


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 16:52:51
Really looking forward to Revolution, which will air in the US in September. It's directed by the bloke who did the Iron Man films and produced by JJ Abrams.

He is Jon Favreau, have some respect.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZChD_Gni8U


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 17:47:46
I think I recalled really liking series 2, I'm sure it was 3, maybe 4 - I'm not entirely sure - where I became very bored.

I'm not sure why, but I've been about half way through series 5 for about 6 months, I just stopped watching it without reason. I should finish it soon really.

I'm in the minority that thinks The Wire wasn't as good as everyone claims. It's ok and better than a lot of stuff on TV but when I'd finished it I felt the same as I did with most HBO dramas. There is little character development and you're basically watching their daily life over a few years and you can sum up the entire show in a sentence - some cops going after some drug dealers. There is no real story and no beginning or end.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 17:51:13
'the fuck did I do?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 19:40:13
Dynamo...new series on Watch......brilliant as ever.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jimmy Glass is an Alien on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 22:16:20
Currently watching the newsroom on sky Atlantic. It's actually quite good, paced quite well and keeps you held quite well.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 23:11:48
Currently watching the newsroom on sky Atlantic. It's actually quite good, paced quite well and keeps you held quite well.

Its had quite average reviews but its Aaron Sorkin so it must be good? must remember to download it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 11:56:48
I just watched The Newsroom on Sky Anytime+ and thought it was excellent. I'll be putting the rest in my planner.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 12:01:44
I'm on the second series of Breaking Bad. I have to admit that I'm finding it a little tiresome and predictable.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 12:08:24
I'm on the second series of Breaking Bad. I have to admit that I'm finding it a little tiresome and predictable.

Worth perservering with.  Season 4 is brilliant


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 12:29:32
I'm on the second series of Breaking Bad. I have to admit that I'm finding it a little tiresome and predictable.

Have you wanted to slap his wife yet? Don't think i've ever come across a more irritating tv character before.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 12:37:38
Have you wanted to slap his wife yet? Don't think i've ever come across a more irritating tv character before.

Definitely one for the "birds you would, but really shouldn't" thread.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Joycie on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 12:57:27
I'm in the minority that thinks The Wire wasn't as good as everyone claims. It's ok and better than a lot of stuff on TV but when I'd finished it I felt the same as I did with most HBO dramas. There is little character development and you're basically watching their daily life over a few years and you can sum up the entire show in a sentence - some cops going after some drug dealers. There is no real story and no beginning or end.

Are you kidding me on? I don't think you've quite picked up on the show if you haven't seen any character development. Prez, Bodie, Stringer, and Michael some glaring examples of it.

The point of the program isn't the daily life of a baltimore detective, it's the corruption & depth of city life in Baltimore.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 13:15:43
Just watched the webisodes of The Walking Dead, 5 shorts that show how the woman that Rick kills in the first episode comes to being a mangled torso crawling across a field.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 13:36:11
Worth perservering with.  Season 4 is brilliant

I will do. I had the same feeling about season 2 of Six Feet Under and nearly gave up watching it but it improved immensely, the hype surrounding Breaking Bad can't be wrong...

Are you kidding me on? I don't think you've quite picked up on the show if you haven't seen any character development. Prez, Bodie, Stringer, and Michael some glaring examples of it.

The point of the program isn't the daily life of a baltimore detective, it's the corruption & depth of city life in Baltimore.

Exactly this.

I was going to post something similar but didn't have the appetite for a debate with jonny.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 14:25:41
Are you kidding me on? I don't think you've quite picked up on the show if you haven't seen any character development. Prez, Bodie, Stringer, and Michael some glaring examples of it.

The point of the program isn't the daily life of a baltimore detective, it's the corruption & depth of city life in Baltimore.

They started off criminals or cops and ended the same. Sure stuff happens but come the end of it everything is pretty much back where it started. Not saying it makes it a bad show but it's not something I can get too excited about. Think it becomes a lot more noticeable when you watch the entire thing back to back in a short space of time, which I did.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Joycie on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 14:40:23
They started off criminals or cops and ended the same. Sure stuff happens but come the end of it everything is pretty much back where it started. Not saying it makes it a bad show but it's not something I can get too excited about. Think it becomes a lot more noticeable when you watch the entire thing back to back in a short space of time, which I did.
Pretty big point of the show, that as much as mayors, police heads etc say there's going to be change, nothing ever changes. Highlights the struggle the lower level cops (McNulty, Daniels etc) have when trying to make a difference.

Having every character go from drug dealer to born again great guy isn't realistic, so isn't in the show.

Look at Omar's character for example. Absolute nutcase on the street, seemingly not afraid of death, then shows his other side, flaming homosexual who cares about his partner(s) and shows a crazy level of emotion.

If you like simplistic stuff, very easy to spot 'character development' and obvious themes/messages, I'd stick to E4 etc. They have plenty of garbage that cater for folk who like that sort of tv.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 15:14:13
Think it becomes a lot more noticeable when you watch the entire thing back to back in a short space of time, which I did.

I watched all 60 episodes in the space of a couple of months and you would have to be pretty dumb to not notice the character development.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 15:32:45
Please stop all this The Wire talk, will be forced to re-watch it otherwise.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 15:53:57
Pretty big point of the show, that as much as mayors, police heads etc say there's going to be change, nothing ever changes. Highlights the struggle the lower level cops (McNulty, Daniels etc) have when trying to make a difference.

Totally agree - it was deliberate and the point of the show, almost a documentary type angle to it. Again, not saying it makes it bad but it's not for me.

If you like simplistic stuff, very easy to spot 'character development' and obvious themes/messages, I'd stick to E4 etc. They have plenty of garbage that cater for folk who like that sort of tv.

TV elitism has always been one of my pet hates. Just because someone doesn't like or get a show like The Wire it doesn't mean they are thick and only capable of watching TV that you view as garbage.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 16:37:20
Please stop all this The Wire talk, will be forced to re-watch it otherwise.

Never seen it, is it any good? do the character's develop well?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 18:39:35
Never seen it, is it any good? do the character's develop well?

I've heard The Wire's character development is particularly noticeable as it progresses.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bathtime on Thursday, July 12, 2012, 10:27:24
Just catching up with `In the Line of Duty` watched first 2 last night....great stuff...!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Thursday, July 12, 2012, 11:42:11
Please stop all this The Wire talk, will be forced to re-watch it otherwise.

I'm going to watch the Wire tonight.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, July 12, 2012, 12:31:27
Just catching up with `In the Line of Duty` watched first 2 last night....great stuff...!

Its very good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Thursday, July 12, 2012, 19:04:48
Really looking forward to Revolution, which will air in the US in September. It's directed by the bloke who did the Iron Man films and produced by JJ Abrams.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwfCRAtkYEI

It does look good, will have to give it a watch when it starts.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Thursday, July 12, 2012, 20:07:08
Looks good. Nice to see Giancarlo Esposito from Breaking Bad getting another good role.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: london_red on Friday, July 13, 2012, 11:55:03
Looks good. Nice to see Giancarlo Esposito from Breaking Bad getting another good role.

Agreed, thought he was excellent in BB. Not a patch on his early work though

http://www.buzzfeed.com/reelsnarky/check-out-breaking-bads-gus-fring-on-1982-sesame-5xqt


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Friday, July 13, 2012, 14:40:16
only just 'met' his character in Breaking Bad but he was great in Do The Right Thing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc6_XgtOQgI&t=0m17s


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Friday, July 13, 2012, 16:52:30
only just 'met' his character in Breaking Bad but he was great in Do The Right Thing

I've always felt that many parts of DTRT feels more theatre than film. That scene being a good example.

You should have warned innocent bystanders that the clip involves Martin Lawrence acting with a lisp.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, July 16, 2012, 23:54:36
Just watched the first episode of House of Lies.  From what I can see so far....   well worth downloading.....  or wait for Sky Atlantic in September.

Gonna watch episode 2 now, i'll keep you informed.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 09:40:06
Just catching up with `In the Line of Duty` watched first 2 last night....great stuff...!

Made me remember 'Tour of duty' from a few years back, I used to enjoy that.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 10:31:52
Made me remember 'Tour of duty' from a few years back, I used to enjoy that.

First couple of series were excellent after pub viewing. They repeated them on one of the sky channels a few years ago, finally got to see how it all ended.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 12:52:02
" I see a red door and I want it painted black...."


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 12:53:11
"No colours anymore I want them to turn black"


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 16:37:27
Just started a series called Continuum  not so bad if people like the time travel.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 16:39:13
Just started a series called Continuum  not so bad if people like the time travel.

It's really good, I'm enjoying it. Good bit of sci fi.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 07:30:37
New Alcatraz tonight.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pumbaa on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 08:23:50
Just started a series called Continuum  not so bad if people like the time travel.

Details please. What channel, time etc. TY.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 09:03:48
New Alcatraz tonight.

 ??? Thought they cancelled Alcatraz?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 09:06:17
??? Thought they cancelled Alcatraz?

They did


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 09:06:21
New Alcatraz tonight.

Don't think it's new?

Remember seeing an article about it being cancelled after the first season. Shame really, because it showed some promise at the very end.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: slinky on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 11:15:10
Don't think it's new?

Remember seeing an article about it being cancelled after the first season. Shame really, because it showed some promise at the very end.

It did show promise and they left it with a load of cliff hangers.  Guess we will never know what happens???


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 11:22:03
It did show promise and they left it with a load of cliff hangers.  Guess we will never know what happens???

I'm surprised that a different newtwork didn't buy the rights for the series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 16:38:43
I'm surprised that a different newtwork didn't buy the rights for the series.

Only that's not what happened, not at all.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 17:55:20
I'm really enjoying The Newsroom ,its almost as good as The West Wing was.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 18:40:55
I'm really enjoying The Newsroom ,its almost as good as The West Wing was.

Have to say I nearly deleted it when I realised episode length was greater than my attention span at that time of night. Glad I didn't, its not yet perfect but its pretty damn good.

Never watch The West Wing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 21:36:14
Have to say I nearly deleted it when I realised episode length was greater than my attention span at that time of night. Glad I didn't, its not yet perfect but its pretty damn good.

Never watch The West Wing.


really :o

That's Box Set Heaven!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mrverve on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 21:57:33
I've just bought Breaking Bad seasons 1 & 2, a few of my mates were going on and on about it, let's see what this hypes all about!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 22:55:04
I've just bought Breaking Bad seasons 1 & 2, a few of my mates were going on and on about it, let's see what this hypes all about!

1 is good, 2 and 3 are OK, 4 is brilliant.  I get the feeling from watching 1 episode of the final season that it's gonna be epic.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 23:01:21
I've just started watching Breaking Bad too. I'm on series 2 and I think it may try my patience a little bit, but I really enjoyed the first series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Thursday, July 19, 2012, 09:22:41
Details please. What channel, time etc. TY.

It's on a Sunday night in the states, I've not seen it trailered on TV here yet though, there are about 6 or 7 episodes so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pumbaa on Thursday, July 19, 2012, 09:45:03
It's on a Sunday night in the states, I've not seen it trailered on TV here yet though, there are about 6 or 7 episodes so far.

Me neither, and hence why I asked, thinking if I'd missed just the first episode, I could catch up pdq. I'll keep a look out for it. TY.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Thursday, July 19, 2012, 11:50:04
??? Thought they cancelled Alcatraz?

Yeah it just seems to be a repeat of the first series, although I am absolutely certain the advert said new series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, July 19, 2012, 12:17:18
Yeah it just seems to be a repeat of the first series, although I am absolutely certain the advert said new series.

It would be if you hadn't seen it originally.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, July 19, 2012, 14:26:25
It's all gritty American shows these days, whatever happened to shows like 321 and bullseye?  :no:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: blah blah on Thursday, July 19, 2012, 14:34:15
It's all gritty American shows these days, whatever happened to shows like 321 and bullseye?  :no:

Welcome to Challenge TV !


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Monday, July 23, 2012, 05:02:49
Details please. What channel, time etc. TY.
Don't think its out over here yet i have been downloading them on torrent. Think there shown on showcase over in the states.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Monday, July 23, 2012, 09:58:34
Just finished watching the first series of Grimm. It's your usual procedural crime drama, except with great characters and fairy tale creatures masquerading as normal people. Second season starts in August too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Monday, July 23, 2012, 10:18:38
Just finished watching the first series of Grimm. It's your usual procedural crime drama, except with great characters and fairy tale creatures masquerading as normal people. Second season starts in August too.

I just couldn't get into it, watched about 5 episodes of it, then gave up.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Monday, July 23, 2012, 17:46:13
I watched some of New Amsterdam the other day. It's about 4 years old and was swiftly cancelled but when I read the plot summary I had to give it a go. I was hoping for 'so bad it's good' but it was just bad.

It's about a colonial solider who saves the life of a native and to show her gratitude she makes him immortal. He is now a 400 year old recovering alcoholic and NYPD detective...!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Amsterdam_(TV_series)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Monday, July 23, 2012, 21:13:31
I watched some of New Amsterdam the other day. It's about 4 years old and was swiftly cancelled but when I read the plot summary I had to give it a go. I was hoping for 'so bad it's good' but it was just bad.

It's about a colonial solider who saves the life of a native and to show her gratitude she makes him immortal. He is now a 400 year old recovering alcoholic and NYPD detective...!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Amsterdam_(TV_series)

I saw this about the same time I watched the American version of Life on Mars. Nearly killed me.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, July 23, 2012, 21:18:05
Not liking the look of the American Inbetweeners.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Freddies Ferret on Friday, July 27, 2012, 15:48:22
Going to give breaking bad season 1 a go tonight


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Langers on Wednesday, August 1, 2012, 18:22:06
Just watched the first series of Game of Thrones as I just finished the book and thought it was quite good, will watch the second series once I have read the second book.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Monday, August 13, 2012, 15:14:17
http://www.thepoke.co.uk/2012/08/08/meet-americas-favourite-tv-family/

If it was any other country i'd assume this was a piss-take.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Monday, August 13, 2012, 19:13:05
New series of Who Do You Think You Are starts this week.

Love it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Monday, August 13, 2012, 21:41:14
I've sort of been enjoying the new series of Vexed.

Can't quite make my mind up though as to whether it's really good or really shit.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Monday, August 13, 2012, 22:35:38
Ha, I'm the same... but i think I've decided it's good but stupid. And the woman in it is superb. As is the blokes Merc.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 15:20:13
Just watched the first episode of a program called person of interest, its by JJ Abrams and one of the Nolan Brothers the one that did the Dark Knight. Wasn't to bad and it starts on channel 5 soon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbfGzFMxmHo


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 15:27:31
Just watched the first episode of a program called person of interest, its by JJ Abrams and one of the Nolan Brothers the one that did the Dark Knight. Wasn't to bad and it starts on channel 5 soon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbfGzFMxmHo

I've got this in my planner as it looks good. I don't have very high hopes though as I have an extremely low tolerance and opinion of JJ Abrams style. If it does what most of his stuff does (poses more questions than it answers), I'll quit around the 3rd episode and save myself the arse ache.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 15:31:32
I've got this in my planner as it looks good. I don't have very high hopes though as I have an extremely low tolerance and opinion of JJ Abrams style. If it does what most of his stuff does (poses more questions than it answers), I'll quit around the 3rd episode and save myself the arse ache.

Its got that bloke in it from lost 'len' or 'ben' and in this he also has a list. I'll watch the next couple of episodes. It'll probably get cancelled before it gets going properly anyway.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 17:16:05
PDC Legend programme on ESPN Classic (425) @ 7pm.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Wednesday, August 15, 2012, 17:58:13
Re-watching Generation Kill. Excellent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Coca Fola on Wednesday, August 15, 2012, 23:55:08
Anyone watch Accused? Only wanted to watch it because it had Sean Bean and that scouse bloke in it, very strange program..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, August 16, 2012, 08:43:34
Been watching Luther, its been on the planner for over a year  :)

Enjoying it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Thursday, August 16, 2012, 13:16:29
New series of Who Do You Think You Are starts this week.

Love it.

Samantha Womack was a very likeable person I thought.

Got some interesting folks coming up in this series, John Barnes aside.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Saturday, August 18, 2012, 12:35:52
Been watching Luther, its been on the planner for over a year  :)

Enjoying it.

Luthur is fucking immense. Hope they make more.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: @MacPhlea on Saturday, August 18, 2012, 12:37:45
Going to give breaking bad season 1 a go tonight

You won't regret it! I'm on season 5 and it's been immense through every series..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Saturday, August 18, 2012, 12:56:36
Been watching Luther, its been on the planner for over a year  :)

Enjoying it.
The second series is even better than the first.

I've been watching the Shadow Line, anyone else seen it? Very good so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Saturday, August 18, 2012, 13:14:34
The second series is even better than the first.

I've been watching the Shadow Line, anyone else seen it? Very good so far.

Yeah, its ace. Watched it after Oxford fan recommended it. Is he travelling?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pauld on Saturday, August 18, 2012, 13:16:03
The second series is even better than the first.

I've been watching the Shadow Line, anyone else seen it? Very good so far.
I saw that. Superb, if a little baffling in places.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Saturday, August 18, 2012, 18:55:06
Re-Watched Generation Kill for the first time since it came out. As good as I remember it. Written by the same chap who did The Wire so any fans of that should like this.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: THE FLASH on Sunday, August 19, 2012, 23:02:42
Just watched black out on the planner.......v good..

Also had bedlam but deleted the shit after a few minutes.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Monday, August 20, 2012, 19:47:27
Just started watching New Girl, mainly for Zooey Deschanel. First few episodes are terrible but it gets a lot better.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: @MacPhlea on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 09:07:12
Watched the first episode of Strike Back last night - very much In the mould of spooks - fight scenes were a bit weak but I'll give episode 2 a go... Anyone else seen this?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: london_red on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 09:12:39
Yeah I'm about half way through the second season - Strike Back:Project Dawn. Better than the first season I think - becomes a bit more 24 than spooks. Very decent entertainment if not the most intellectual show.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 09:29:18
Watched the first episode of Strike Back last night - very much In the mould of spooks - fight scenes were a bit weak but I'll give episode 2 a go... Anyone else seen this?

Yeah I quite enjoyed Strike Back: Project Dawn.

I am just on the last episode of The Wire. How could I have missed this the first time?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 12:07:13
Yeah I quite enjoyed Strike Back: Project Dawn.

I am just on the last episode of The Wire. How could I have missed this the first time?
Your life will never be the same when you finish watching The Wire.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 12:13:43
It was a weird feeling watching that last episode knowing there weren't going to be any more.

I miss McNulty :(


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 12:16:51
Just started watching New Girl, mainly for Zooey Deschanel. First few episodes are terrible but it gets a lot better.
Does she get her tits out then?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 12:20:38
It was a weird feeling watching that last episode knowing there weren't going to be any more.

I miss McNulty :(

Sorry, I should have said the last episode of the first series!! I believe there are 4 in total? I have the first 2 series on DVD. I assume it goes downhill after series 1 as most of these tend to do?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 12:24:50
Sorry, I should have said the last episode of the first series!! I believe there are 4 in total? I have the first 2 series on DVD. I assume it goes downhill after series 1 as most of these tend to do?

People disagree, but I found it did, yes, although not by much. Series 5 is still better than almost all other series 1's of other programs.

As I said before, the writer of this made Generation Kill after The Wire so give that a watch if you find it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: @MacPhlea on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 12:28:46
People disagree, but I found it did, yes, although not by much. Series 5 is still better than almost all other series 1's of other programs.

As I said before, the writer of this made Generation Kill after The Wire so give that a watch if you find it.
I think season 3 or 4 got hit by the writers strike so wained a little - overall I loved watching every night when t was on BBC2 a few  years ago


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 12:45:44
I think all of the series are brilliant, particularly 1 and 4. I'm with Samdy on this, it's a weird feeling knowing that there will be no more Wire as you approach the end of series 5 and although it's good to watch again it's never the same.

I need to check out Generation Kill, has anyone else been watching Treme? Another program from David Simon and not so different from the Wire in terms of the politics etc. I've got The Corner to watch but haven't got round to it yet.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 12:47:53
I started watching Treme a while back but found it slower than The Wire to get into.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 12:55:41
Once i'm done with Breaking Bad (halfway through season two), I might give The Wire another go. I've attempted it a couple of times but gave up after a couple of episodes, but everyone seems to say it's brilliant, so will persevere with it.

Having said that, people were raving about Community, I gave up on that halfway through season two.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 13:00:18
Treme isn't that slow, I think it's just that there are so many sub-plots going on simultaneously that it feels as though things take a while to develop or reach a resolution.

It also stars everyone's favourite recovering heroine addict Harley from The Wire/Steve Earle.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 13:02:39
Once i'm done with Breaking Bad (halfway through season two), I might give The Wire another go. I've attempted it a couple of times but gave up after a couple of episodes, but everyone seems to say it's brilliant, so will persevere with it.

Having said that, people were raving about Community, I gave up on that halfway through season two.

I'm with you. I've ground to a halt midway through Season 2 of Breaking Bad. I do plan on continuing, but it's hard to find the enthusiasm for slow programmes.

I also found The Wire slow as fuck and I plodded through Series 3 & 4, which was like watching paint dry, but although I was enjoying season 5, I stopped watching for no apparent reason. I will start again when my my planner's empty and I'm at a real loss for something to do. :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 13:03:56
I've got The Corner to watch but haven't got round to it yet.

Seen a few episodes of that. Good to see The Wire regulars in slightly different roles.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 13:06:19
I'm with you. I've ground to a halt midway through Season 2 of Breaking Bad. I do plan on continuing, but it's hard to find the enthusiasm for slow programmes.

I also found The Wire slow as fuck and I plodded through Series 3 & 4, which was like watching paint dry, but although I was enjoying season 5, I stopped watching for no apparent reason. I will start again when my my planner's empty and I'm at a real loss for something to do. :)

I think you may have misread what I said, I haven't given up with Breaking Bad, just currently halfway through season two :)
I only started watching it on Saturday, wiffy was on a hen weekend so spent most of the weekend watching it, very enjoyable so far, and I certainly wouldn't call it slow.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 13:07:55
I'm with you. I've ground to a halt midway through Season 2 of Breaking Bad. I do plan on continuing, but it's hard to find the enthusiasm for slow programmes.
I felt exactly the same about season two but was bullied into watching the rest. It gets much better towards the end and season 3 is fantastic. Got to wait until October for the DVD over here though.

The only other show that gives the Wire a run for its money is Six Feet Under. Much slower and requires more patience but it is truly wonderful:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 13:09:52
The only other show that gives the Wire a run for its money is Six Feet Under. Much slower and requires more patience but it is truly wonderful:

The Sopranos?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 13:10:19
No sorry, it's not that slow, I think I just got bored with it - I don't know why - I loved Season 1. I think I struggle to watch anything that's longer than a few episodes these days!

The Wire is slow though, but although I'm not finished, I think Season 5 will leave me remembering it fondly.

I felt exactly the same about season two but was bullied into watching the rest. It gets much better towards the end and season 3 is fantastic. Got to wait until October for the DVD over here though.

Part of me knows that Breaking Bad is going to be good. I just love the concept behind it. It's too well liked for it to be no good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 13:12:36
The Sopranos?

I'll see your Sopranos and raise you Last of the Summer Wine.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 13:12:48
The Sopranos?
shamefully I have never watched it.

I do have a Norwegian series called Lillyhammer to watch which stars Steve van Zandt(?). It's about a former mobster who testifies at a trial in exchange for witness protection and a new life in Lillehammer. It's supposed to be very amusing:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 07:07:22
Sopranos is No.1 for me.  Followed by Breaking bad and then the wire.  All other mentioned are very good also (Treme, The Corner etc.)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 08:37:41
Chalk up another one for The Sopranos.

The West Wing does give it a run for its money though


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 09:29:35
Was 24 any cop? Never seen that either.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 09:45:46
Was 24 any cop? Never seen that either.

24 was ok, but it get got very very predictable and repetive, bad guy comes along, but there is a bigger bad guy pulling the strings, jack bauer says 'dammit' alot, and there never seems to be any secruity checks done in ctu as there is always a mole. working for the bad guy.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 09:46:33
I found 24 far too long, I know that was the gimmick (24 x 1 hour episodes set through the course of a day), but it dragged on and on.
I watched the whole of series 2, which was pretty good, but gave up half way through series 3.




Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 10:37:28
Sopranos is the best TV show ever in my numble opinion. I have never watched the Wire though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 12:36:25
Shamefully I still haven't watched The Sopranos.

I've got through the first 3 series of Breaking Bad and despite a limited premise it's still going strong.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 12:38:38
Sopranos is the best TV show ever in my numble opinion. I have never watched the Wire though.
you would definitely enjoy The Wire. I think the box set is fairly cheap online


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 12:51:31
Shamefully I still haven't watched The Sopranos.

I hadn't until this year. It cropped up on BT Vision so gave it a watch and got hooked. Currently mid-way through the last series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 12:58:15
guilty pleasure at the moment is New Girl.
also watching Grimm and how i met your mother.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 13:33:48
Shamefully I still haven't watched The Sopranos.

I've got through the first 3 series of Breaking Bad and despite a limited premise it's still going strong.

I started watching it last year, got half through season two and stopped. It wasn't bad, but i've just never got round to watching it again. The episodes are too long


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Friday, August 24, 2012, 13:28:03
Just finished watching the "Summer season finale" of Suits.

Fucking amazing show in my opinion. Can't wait for January and new episodes!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Friday, August 24, 2012, 14:24:38
Just finished watching the "Summer season finale" of Suits.

Fucking amazing show in my opinion. Can't wait for January and new episodes!

I've just finished ep9 of season 2 of that! need to get last nights episode... it's great.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Friday, August 24, 2012, 14:25:12
It's as good as expected.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Friday, August 24, 2012, 18:40:01
you would definitely enjoy The Wire. I think the box set is fairly cheap online

Even cheaper on the Pirate Bay ;)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Friday, August 24, 2012, 23:36:40
The Idris Elba programme on Clubbing earlier was pretty good. Watching the "Live House Party" that followed it now, enjoying Grandmaster Flash - surprised by some of the stuff he is playing (currently the Pet Shop Boys).


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: thedarkprince on Friday, August 24, 2012, 23:38:12
The Idris Elba programme on Clubbing earlier was pretty good. Watching the "Live House Party" that followed it now, enjoying Grandmaster Flash - surprised by some of the stuff he is playing.

Yep, enjoying the 80s and 90s stuff he's done so far.  Hope this is available on watch again as there's no way I'll make all 6 hours of this.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: thedarkprince on Friday, August 24, 2012, 23:38:52
A few less shout outs wouldn't do any harm mind.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Friday, August 24, 2012, 23:46:55
A few less shout outs wouldn't do any harm mind.

True dat. Pity he hasn't got an MC rather than doing it himself, kind of fucking it up a bit.

Enjoying the mix of music though, if I ever get round to DJ'ing again that's the kind of set I'd be playing.



Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Sunday, August 26, 2012, 19:59:37
A Touch Of Cloth, just about to start on sky 1. Written by Charlie Brooker, so I'm expecting big things .......


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Sunday, August 26, 2012, 21:44:56
I thought A Touch of Cloth was very good. The "I came as soon as I heard' line was superb.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Dozno9 on Sunday, August 26, 2012, 21:57:20
I thought it was great, I missed that line but there was so many layers to it. Finishes tomorrow


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Langers on Monday, August 27, 2012, 09:44:55
I also thought it was very good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Monday, August 27, 2012, 10:28:58
Didn't think it was anywhere near as good as 'Police Squad' or 'The Naked Gun'.



Title: Re: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Monday, August 27, 2012, 11:09:38
Didn't think it was anywhere near as good as 'Police Squad' or 'The Naked Gun'.
Agreed, although comparing it to those is a bit unfair. They were afterall, along with airplane, the first of their kind.
A Touch Of Cloth was a bit patchy, but did have some genuinely funny moments. I watch the rest of it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Monday, August 27, 2012, 11:40:38
Agreed, although comparing it to those is a bit unfair. They were afterall, along with airplane, the first of their kind.
A Touch Of Cloth was a bit patchy, but did have some genuinely funny moments. I watch the rest of it.
Is it unfair? That's what it is supposed to be though isn't it?

I smirked at bits of it and will watch the conclusion.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Monday, August 27, 2012, 14:29:33
Compared with other modern day efforts it was superb. I happened to watch Bad Education on BBC3 last night, total shite.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Monday, August 27, 2012, 14:53:32
Compared with other modern day efforts it was superb. I happened to watch Bad Education on BBC3 last night, total shite.

Serious? Bad Education is great!


Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Monday, August 27, 2012, 17:03:10
What I meant was they were ground breaking and what comes after seldom matches up.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: THE FLASH on Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 19:15:41
It had Suranne Jones in it......enough.....lovely puppers


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Monday, September 3, 2012, 18:47:56
The conclusion to Season 5 of Breaking Bad was splendid.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: thedarkprince on Monday, September 3, 2012, 19:45:57
New series of The Thick Of It starting Saturday, 9.45pm, BBC2.

Malcolm Tucker has to be one of the best tv characters ever.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Monday, September 3, 2012, 19:47:58
Highlight of my tv year.  Unless its gone shit.  Cant wait.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Monday, September 3, 2012, 19:50:24
Cannot wait for the return of Tucker and co. Bloody brilliant series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Monday, September 3, 2012, 19:56:50
Iannucci/Blackwell/Armstrong and co. satirising the coalition and the new opposition? Honestly, what could go wrong?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Kinky Tom on Monday, September 3, 2012, 20:41:36
The conclusion to Season 5 of Breaking Bad was splendid.

that was the end of the series?

damn it, end of the first half, second to be shown in 2013. 


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Monday, September 3, 2012, 20:56:05
that was the end of the series?

damn it, end of the first half, second to be shown in 2013. 

Either way, we have to wait until next summer.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pumbaa on Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 20:00:54
Just started watching Once Upon a Time. Been on my planner for a while. Jennifer Morrison, hubba fucking hubba......


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 20:17:28
Just started watching Once Upon a Time.

Best TV show ever. Fact.

The way they mix in slightly twisted versions of all the different fairy tales is ace. Worried about where they are going to go with season 2 though, reckon it could all turn to shit.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Sunday, September 9, 2012, 01:06:08
I've missed the thick of it. Was it good?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Sunday, September 9, 2012, 03:26:48
Either way, we have to wait until next summer.

I feel happy i'm only about 4 episodes into the first series of Breaking Bad if it's that good and meaning i could be waiting almost an entire year for a series!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Friday, September 14, 2012, 18:25:41
Watching Downton Abbey for the first time.

"What is a weekend?"


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 12:31:30
Just watched the first Episode of Lilyhammer that was on BBC4 last week.

It was pretty good, Steven Van Zandt is still pretty much playing Silvio Dante but that isn't a bad thing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 13:06:59
I enjoyed the first episode of Revolution, NBC's new lost-style show.

The premise is pretty cool and I'm curious as to where they're going to go with it. Also, the scenes 15 years into the future in the post-apocalyptic are very, very good. Characters need a bit of work though. Definitely worth watching.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 14:32:05
I enjoyed the first episode of Revolution, NBC's new lost-style show.

The premise is pretty cool and I'm curious as to where they're going to go with it. Also, the scenes 15 years into the future in the post-apocalyptic are very, very good. Characters need a bit of work though. Definitely worth watching.

Agreed with the bit about the characters, I struggled to like any of them. Hopefully as the series carries on I'll start to like some of them.The first episode didn't really grip me either unlike Lost for example.  This program seems very Jericho-esque. I also think this may also go the same way as Terra Nova, Flash Forward and Alcatraz, I hope I'm wrong though. I'll give it another couple of episodes though, to see how things go.  


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 18:13:03
As I have made mention of across social media recently, this man

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/84/Ned_Flanders.png/222px-Ned_Flanders.png

is now married to this woman

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/76/Edna_Krabappel.png

I don't know how it has happened, but I DO NOT like it. The simpsons should have been put down years ago.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pumbaa on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 19:31:14
OK, help needed. For those of you who like watching tv show sonline, where is a good site(s) for streaming episodes? Used to use Cucirca, but the show I want (Smash) isn't on there. Need one episode, thanks to Sky having an eppy....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 19:31:56
I usually use this to find streams

http://www.tv-links.eu/


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 19:33:05
OK, help needed. For those of you who like watching tv show sonline, where is a good site(s) for streaming episodes? Used to use Cucirca, but the show I want (Smash) isn't on there. Need one episode, thanks to Sky having an eppy....

http://www.tubeplus.me/player/1967409/Smash/

Poom!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 19:33:31
http://www.1channel.ch/


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 19:37:06
http://www.1channel.ch/

That's what I use, never let me down.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pumbaa on Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 19:39:47
http://www.tubeplus.me/player/1967409/Smash/

Poom!

Pieman wins the prize, thank you.

For those interested, Homeland Season 1 repeats on More 4 (not in HD though) starting next Tuesday (25th) at 2305.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, September 20, 2012, 10:34:18
Been watching Good Cop, quite a few dramas coming up, which is a good thing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, September 20, 2012, 12:33:02
Been watching Good Cop, quite a few dramas coming up, which is a good thing.

Enjoyed Good Cop. Like my gritty dramas it has to be said!


Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Thursday, September 20, 2012, 12:45:03
Boardwalk Empire's new series starts on Sky Atlantic next Saturday.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pumbaa on Thursday, September 20, 2012, 19:49:21
Been watching Good Cop, quite a few dramas coming up, which is a good thing.

You're aware that the final episode has been postponed tonight as a mark of respect to the two PC's in Manchester, aren't you?

Boardwalk Empire's new series starts on Sky Atlantic next Saturday.

Thanks for the reminder!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, September 20, 2012, 19:55:16
You're aware that the final episode has been postponed tonight as a mark of respect to the two PC's in Manchester, aren't you?

Thanks for the reminder!

Cheers Pumbaa, I didn't know about that, just turned over to watch it and wondered where it had gone!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Coca Fola on Thursday, September 20, 2012, 19:57:57
Fuck sake. I want to watch it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pumbaa on Thursday, September 20, 2012, 19:58:21
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-19659128


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, September 20, 2012, 20:06:38
I'll try Moone Boy instead.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bathtime on Friday, September 21, 2012, 08:21:20
What happened to the last Good Cop last night?? Replaced by Out`fucking`numbered....? :hmmm:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Friday, September 21, 2012, 08:32:03
What happened to the last Good Cop last night?? Replaced by Out`fucking`numbered....? :hmmm:

got postponed due to the cop killings up north.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bathtime on Friday, September 21, 2012, 08:34:04
got postponed due to the cop killings up north.

Did they say when it would be re shown?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Friday, September 21, 2012, 08:57:31
No because it hasn't been shown yet.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bathtime on Friday, September 21, 2012, 09:13:57
No because it hasn't been shown yet.

Ha ha....when will it be shown for the first time? Any idea?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, September 21, 2012, 12:03:13
Godamnit, missed Warehouse 13 restarting in the UK. Now I know the outcome of any resolution to last seasons cliffhanger, but not the how.

Off to torrent the missed ones then..

Yes, I know, I know, but it is an enjoyably stupid program, honest.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Friday, September 21, 2012, 17:46:43
Agreed with the bit about the characters, I struggled to like any of them. Hopefully as the series carries on I'll start to like some of them.The first episode didn't really grip me either unlike Lost for example.  This program seems very Jericho-esque. I also think this may also go the same way as Terra Nova, Flash Forward and Alcatraz, I hope I'm wrong though. I'll give it another couple of episodes though, to see how things go.  
revolutions will almost definatly get a second season with writer erik kripke(supernatural) and john favreau(iron man 1&2) and the legend that is j j abrams there is no way in hell they will cancel after one season


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Friday, September 21, 2012, 18:06:49
revolutions will almost definatly get a second season with writer erik kripke(supernatural) and john favreau(iron man 1&2) and the legend that is j j abrams there is no way in hell they will cancel after one season

I do hope you're right. It does show promise especially with Kripke and Favreau. However the Network execs in the US can be rather trigger happy.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Summerof69 on Friday, September 21, 2012, 18:32:15
Godamnit, missed Warehouse 13 restarting in the UK. Now I know the outcome of any resolution to last seasons cliffhanger, but not the how.

Off to torrent the missed ones then..

Yes, I know, I know, but it is an enjoyably stupid program, honest.

It does help that Joanne Kelly and Allison Scagliotti are both hot, though !!!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Friday, September 21, 2012, 18:52:35
This looks pretty good

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViFb0paKdgg


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, September 21, 2012, 18:56:02
It does help that Joanne Kelly and Allison Scagliotti are both hot, though !!!


HG Wells ain't too shabby either.

Oh, that's not going to sound good to people who haven't seen it..I mean  Jaime Murray,no, not Andy's doubles playing brother.




Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Friday, September 21, 2012, 19:48:51
Godamnit, missed Warehouse 13 restarting in the UK. Now I know the outcome of any resolution to last seasons cliffhanger, but not the how. Yes, I know, I know, but it is an enjoyably stupid program, honest.

I liked Eureka. Gave Warehouse 13 a go as it is set in the same "universe", couldn't get in to it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Summerof69 on Friday, September 21, 2012, 20:01:19
HG Wells ain't too shabby either.

Oh, that's not going to sound good to people who haven't seen it..I mean  Jaime Murray,no, not Andy's doubles playing brother.


That's the Jaime Murray from Hustle, who got her kit off in Dexter and Spartacus !!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Friday, September 21, 2012, 20:53:03
That's the Jaime Murray from Hustle, who got her kit off in Dexter and Spartacus !!



Really?! I don't remember her in Dexter, remind me to rewatch the series...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Friday, September 21, 2012, 21:06:46
Lila.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, September 21, 2012, 21:39:23
Watching the dead pool on 5, Clint is ace, he doesn't give a shit.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: joteddyred on Friday, September 21, 2012, 22:38:44
Ha ha....when will it be shown for the first time? Any idea?

They haven't said, but I can't see it being anytime soon.  I expect they'll also have to show the first 3 episodes again if it's a while, so people can pick it back up.

Same thing happened with Silent Witness.  A 2 parter was postponed because it was about asians grooming young girls.  It was originally due to be shown at a time when a similar  high profile case was in the news.  It randomly appeared about 6 weeks ago, which was months later.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Saturday, September 22, 2012, 00:53:52
Lila.

Ok now I do remember her.

She's hot, whilst also looking slightly psychotic.


Maybe one for the "Would bu shouldn't" thread?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Saturday, September 22, 2012, 08:23:34
Her real life dad was in the bill then went on to eastenders.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pumbaa on Saturday, September 22, 2012, 13:06:34
What happened to the last Good Cop last night?? Replaced by Out`fucking`numbered....? :hmmm:

If you read my post(s) just two above yours, you will not have needed to ask....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pumbaa on Saturday, September 22, 2012, 13:07:24
Ok now I do remember her.

She's hot, whilst also looking slightly psychotic.


Maybe one for the "Would bu shouldn't" thread?

No, she definitely qualifies as a Should.....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Saturday, September 22, 2012, 19:09:00
Have recently discovered breaking bad, am on the 3rd episode of the first series.

It really is very, very good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Sunday, September 23, 2012, 19:44:59
Dexter restarts next week.


I cannot fucking wait.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Sunday, September 23, 2012, 20:01:27
Have recently discovered breaking bad, am on the 3rd episode of the first series.

It really is very, very good.

It is brilliant. I'm nearly at the end of Season 4, anyone know where I can get/watch the first half of Season 5?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Sunday, September 23, 2012, 21:25:42
Dexter restarts next week.

Think next week is the main one in the US for new (and returning) shows starting, reckon there is at least 20 of them.

Time to start warming up your torrent software.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Sunday, September 23, 2012, 22:35:01
Was homeland any good? Series 2  trailer looked promising.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Sunday, September 23, 2012, 22:56:07
Was homeland any good? Series 2  trailer looked promising.

It had it's moments and was ok overall. Disappointed by the season finale though, bit of an anti-climax which brought the whole season down with it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, September 27, 2012, 13:29:04
Mrs Biggs has been good so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Thursday, September 27, 2012, 13:35:08
I've been told to try Lilyhammer, but I can't find episode 1 or 2 online... anyone help?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Thursday, September 27, 2012, 13:46:38
Is it not on iplayer still then?

Yes I recommend it as well


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Thursday, September 27, 2012, 13:47:41
No, only episode 3 is still available


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Thursday, September 27, 2012, 13:49:36
Didn't realise iplayer got rid of programmes so quickly


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Thursday, September 27, 2012, 14:22:31
I've been told to try Lilyhammer, but I can't find episode 1 or 2 online... anyone help?

I tried finding a torrent for it and drew a blank, other than a few foreign language versions with English subtitles.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Thursday, September 27, 2012, 16:54:13
Recently finished all 7 series of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia and am part way through series 3 again.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Thursday, September 27, 2012, 17:05:31
Working my way through season 1 of The Walking Dead (yes I know I am behind the times). Its good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Friday, September 28, 2012, 21:28:45
I tried finding a torrent for it and drew a blank, other than a few foreign language versions with English subtitles.

here

http://torrentz.eu/search?f=lilyhammer+complete+

sorry the first 2 episodes are subbed but the rest are fine 720p aswell


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Friday, September 28, 2012, 21:49:23
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_Resort_(U.S._TV_series)

Sounds like it might be worth a watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Thursday, October 4, 2012, 20:50:53
Anyone else watch the new Red Dwarf?

I thought it was beyond shit and up there in the shitness stakes with the last series they did on Dave.

If they can't do justice to the original episodes they should leave it alone and move on.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_Resort_(U.S._TV_series)

Sounds like it might be worth a watch.

Watched the first episode last night. Wasn't bad but even for a US TV drama the plot was a bit unbelievable and I'm struggling to see how they can pad it out enough to last a season, let alone multiple seasons.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Thursday, October 4, 2012, 20:56:15
Shame that, sounded promising.

Been watching Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends again. This was well worth the $50 they paid him:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zud8yB6I9MI


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, October 4, 2012, 21:07:26
Anyone else watch the new Red Dwarf?

I thought it was beyond shit and up there in the shitness stakes with the last series they did on Dave.

Thought it was half decent myself, not a classic, but better than most of VII, VIII and Back To Earth.

"Your brain is smaller than the salad section in a Scottish supermarker"


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: joteddyred on Sunday, October 7, 2012, 10:18:08
For those that were watching it, the final part of Good Cop is on next Saturday night at 10.30pm.  I'm not sure why they've put it on at such a random slot.  Is there no Premiership next weekend, as MOTD is normally on then?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, October 7, 2012, 11:28:01
  Is there no Premiership next weekend, as MOTD is normally on then?

International weekend. Apparently England are playing San Marino on Friday.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: joteddyred on Sunday, October 7, 2012, 12:20:18
International weekend. Apparently England are playing San Marino on Friday.

Ah, I did wonder  :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: stfcinbmth on Sunday, October 7, 2012, 16:00:15
International weekend. Apparently England are playing San Marino on Friday.

Great news, the Beeb have to talk about something other than the PL


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, October 7, 2012, 16:10:48
Great news, the Beeb have to talk about something other than the PL

Premier League players with England tops on?

But possible not Ashley Cole, the rumour is the #USELESSTWATS are excluding him. I'm sure Roy will tell London Underground travellers tomorrow if that's the case.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: stfcinbmth on Sunday, October 7, 2012, 16:15:34
Premier League players with England tops on?

But possible not Ashley Cole, the rumour is the #USELESSTWATS are excluding him. I'm sure Roy will tell London Underground travellers tomorrow if that's the case.

Hate to say it Batch, I really haven't a clue what you're on about

However, with Austin being an out and out goalscorer, he couldn't really do any worse than what we have
Just thought I'd chuck that in there with the England theme an' all


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, October 7, 2012, 16:20:06
Hate to say it Batch, I really haven't a clue what you're on about

Neither do I most of the time.

I thought you meant the BBC would be talking about the England game instead of the Premier League, which is kind of the same but different.  But I now realise you didn't, you meant other football. And besides ITV have the highlights.

But it seems the Beeb would rather show something called "Good Cop" in MOTD timeslot rather than give the football league any more prominent coverage.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: stfcinbmth on Sunday, October 7, 2012, 16:28:27


But it seems the Beeb would rather show something called "Good Cop" in MOTD timeslot rather than give the football league any more prominent coverage.

I was thinking more along the lines of 5live radio around 5pm, it's awful coming back from a game, Championship downwards doesn't get a look in


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Tuesday, October 9, 2012, 07:13:35
Fresh Meat's back on tonight. First series was a mixed bag - some good and some dross. Hoping for more of the good this time around.

In other news, the 4th season premier of Community (the second best sitcom in the history of television) has been postponed indefinitely. NBC are fucktards.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Friday, October 12, 2012, 15:30:44
Watched first episode of Arrow last night which if people dont know is a comic book character from DC Universe. Also made by the same network that made Smallville. It wasnt bad really.

Started new series of Boardwalk Empire and also have been watching The Mob Doctor both very good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Friday, October 12, 2012, 18:21:39
Anyone watch the new series of Red Dwarf ?

I used to be a big fan up to the last series or two when it went big budget. Not sure what I think anymore.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Friday, October 12, 2012, 19:09:23
Started new series of Boardwalk Empire and also have been watching The Mob Doctor both very good.

I wouldn't waste any more time on the Mob Doctor, word is it's going to get cancelled very soon.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: donkey on Sunday, October 14, 2012, 18:27:56
Anyone watch the new series of Red Dwarf ?

I used to be a big fan up to the last series or two when it went big budget. Not sure what I think anymore.

I've been happy so far.  Back to what it was.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, October 14, 2012, 18:31:13
Anyone watch the new series of Red Dwarf ?

I used to be a big fan up to the last series or two when it went big budget. Not sure what I think anymore.

The feel of 4 guys dicking around in deep space is back. Its not produced a classic episode yet, but its far better than series VII and VIII (bar 1 or 2 episodes). Shame there is no Holly though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Monday, October 15, 2012, 16:04:13
Been re-watching Arrested Development. Not many shows that make me laugh out loud, let alone on the 3rd time I've watched it but this is one of them. Pity it got cancelled after just three series but hopefully it will be coming back soon.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Monday, October 15, 2012, 16:13:07
It is. Bunch of episodes coming out on netflix early next year, and a film soon afterwards.

To say I'm excited is an understatement. Greatest comedy ever.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, October 15, 2012, 16:24:11
Good cop ending was shite


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Monday, October 15, 2012, 16:29:49
I'd heard the rumours of Netflix picking it up but didn't realise they had and were already filming. Amazed they got the entire original cast back, especially Jason Bateman and Ron Howard, plus they've added a few other star appearances.

It's definitely up there with the best comedies ever. Typical of the Americans though, they come up with a great comedy but no one watches it (probably due to them not getting the humour and it being too clever for them) and it gets cancelled way too soon.

Watched a great episode last night (S.O.B.'s, from season 3) which was made just after they got the news the season had been shortened and most likely cancelled. They make a blatant but feeble attempt to get another channel to pick it up instead. I guess the title is a reference to it as well. A perfect example of their humour and brilliantly written scripts.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Monday, October 15, 2012, 17:54:01
I'd heard the rumours of Netflix picking it up but didn't realise they had and were already filming. Amazed they got the entire original cast back, especially Jason Bateman and Ron Howard, plus they've added a few other star appearances.

It's definitely up there with the best comedies ever. Typical of the Americans though, they come up with a great comedy but no one watches it (probably due to them not getting the humour and it being too clever for them) and it gets cancelled way too soon.

Watched a great episode last night (S.O.B.'s, from season 3) which was made just after they got the news the season had been shortened and most likely cancelled. They make a blatant but feeble attempt to get another channel to pick it up instead. I guess the title is a reference to it as well. A perfect example of their humour and brilliantly written scripts.

George: Well, I don't think the Home Builder's Organization is gonna be supporting us.
Michael: Yeah, the HBO is not gonna want us. What are we gonna do now?


Arrggghhhh, Dave love AD.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Monday, October 15, 2012, 19:03:14
Arrggghhhh, Dave love AD.

I was going to do some quotes. But it's hard to find any that work without watching, or at least they're not as funny.

Looks like Netflix are keeping it for themselves in the UK, still pissed BBC got Lilyhammer for the UK rather than Netflix. Been watching a fair bit on it recently, pretty good value and they're adding more stuff all the time.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, October 22, 2012, 11:42:53
Despite my comments early on in this thread, I decided to give Phoneshop another go over the weekend.

It's still bad. But it's so bad that it's funny, if you know what I mean.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, October 22, 2012, 16:33:46
Where you getting it from Samdy? Struggling to find a torrent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Monday, October 22, 2012, 16:35:00
The new Red Dwarf is quite good, better than any of the recent stuff but still not up to series 1-6 still.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, October 22, 2012, 16:52:27
Where you getting it from Samdy? Struggling to find a torrent.

Just watching it on 4OD. Adverts are a bit of a pain.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Monday, October 22, 2012, 17:10:32
Where you getting it from Samdy? Struggling to find a torrent.

http://www.1channel.ch/watch-2679577-PhoneShop


This site has never let me down.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 13:51:30
Not a massive fans of streams, I'd rather download the phone thing and watch at my leisure anywhere in the house... (downstairs TV via PS3 Media Server, bedroom laptop via direct connection to my NAS, of my tablet.)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 14:02:30
Not a massive fans of streams, I'd rather download the phone thing and watch at my leisure anywhere in the house... (downstairs TV via PS3 Media Server, bedroom laptop via direct connection to my NAS, of my tablet.)

*Ting. Man say him a ting, then him a ting.

Struggling to find a download of S1, plenty around for S2 though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 15:51:39
Ok mate. Thanks.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 00:08:08
The Munsters are back, with Eddie Izzard playing Grandpa;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDmHcG8vq6Q

Pilot airs on Friday in the US with the possibility of a series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 08:45:43
Found both seasons of Phoneshop on thepiratebay lasy night. Curiously they only came up on my tablet when I was searching in the TV Shows section. Still can't find the torrent on PC for some STUPID reason.

A OWL?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 09:07:23
A owl?!

Found both S1 and S2 last night. S2 is in 720p too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Sunday, October 28, 2012, 09:44:14
I've just finished watching Red Dwarf series 1-8 + Back to Earth as well as catching up with most of series 10 so far (up to Lemons).

I know it's not the greatest comedy series ever made but goddamn it's enjoyable, even series 8 had good moments. Series 10 is definitely a return to form though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Sunday, October 28, 2012, 10:00:39
I've just finished watching Red Dwarf series 1-8 + Back to Earth as well as catching up with most of series 10 so far (up to Lemons).

I know it's not the greatest comedy series ever made but goddamn it's enjoyable, even series 8 had good moments. Series 10 is definitely a return to form though.
I watched some of Red Dwarf V last week and quite enjoyed it. Am also enjoying Red Dwarf X.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Friday, November 2, 2012, 21:52:18
Anyone watching revolution? What do you think of it? It's rather slow and the girl character is doing my head in, I really want to be gripped by it, but it hasn't happend yet.

Arrow is very good though, enjoying it very much.

I have also just started watching the IT Crowd and enjoying that very much, very funny.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Friday, November 2, 2012, 22:11:03
Anyone watching revolution? What do you think of it? It's rather slow and the girl character is doing my head in, I really want to be gripped by it, but it hasn't happend yet.

Reminds me of Lost, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Think they've spent too long setting it up and trying to rescue the brother, more time on the conspiracy would be better.

Though it gets me the way so many of these disaster type shows are so US centric. I know its a US show but I reckon more of a world wide perspective would make it better and more believable. It's like the rest of the world doesn't exist.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Notts red on Friday, November 2, 2012, 22:12:57
The Hunted which was on last night has been quite good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, 23:24:38
Started watching Arrested Development sfter reading this thread.  Coming to the end of season 1 now.  When does it start getting funny?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, 07:53:10
Get the fuck out


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: larwood on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, 15:30:09
Series 3 of The Killing starts on BBC4 on the 17th.

Mega!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 12:41:16
Anyone watching I'm a celebrity?

It's the start of the eating trials tonight  :I'm a complete mofleakin Deak


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: wiggy on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 12:43:43
Anyone watching I'm a celebrity?

A bit - one of those programmes that will be on in the background while I am playing Football Manager.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 13:02:24
A bit - one of those programmes that will be on in the background while I am playing Football Manager.
same as but last night i couldn't believe how dumb that fit bird from corrie is.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 13:21:39
She's doing the eating challenge tonight, along with that mp.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 13:26:14
Just started watching The League on netflix. It's got potential.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Langers on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 13:37:21
same as but last night i couldn't believe how dumb that fit bird from corrie is.

Who gives a shit how dumb she is...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 13:43:52
Just started watching The League on netflix. It's got potential.

Did you find out about that catching promos during the Always sunny credits? I've been meaning to get around to watching it, but never have for one reason or another.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 13:47:07
Did you find out about that catching promos during the Always sunny credits? I've been meaning to get around to watching it, but never have for one reason or another.

It was actually Sunday's Walking Dead credits, I'd actually seen it on there because of other things I'd watched but never gave it a chance but decided to give it a go after seeing the snippet yesterday.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 13:55:34
I watched a documentary on Hitler last night, cheery stuff indeed!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: donkey on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 16:10:55
I watched a documentary on Hitler last night, cheery stuff indeed!

Part of the three part series?  I've got it recorded.  Anything new on the subject?  Speaking of new(ish) I watched a programme many moons ago about a lip reading expert working out what Hitler was saying.  That was quite interesting.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 16:28:37
Part of the three part series?  I've got it recorded.  Anything new on the subject?  Speaking of new(ish) I watched a programme many moons ago about a lip reading expert working out what Hitler was saying.  That was quite interesting.

Thats the one.

Apart from Downfall, I haven't watched a lot about Hitler so for me it was quite interesting. I am sure the subject has been done to death, but I found it interesting. What got me was his public speaking, I was almost mesmerised watching him.

Clearly a total madman but a fascinating character.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 17:12:26
Get the fuck out

Tis true I tell ya! Don't get me wrong, it's OK, but I haven't found it as orgasmic as this thread has lead me to believe, Community is far far better.  Hoping Season 2 & 3 are funnier.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 18:12:29
i'm unfashionable so have only just seen Sherlock.

bloody good, that.

anyone got theories on the finale of series 2?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 20:17:08
Yes, contains spoilers so highlight to read:

 he's not dead. Otherwise series 3 will be a bit shit.

In the original The Final Problem, where Holmes seemingly snuffed it over the Reichenbach Falls, he returned from the dead in The Adventure of the Empty House, I think he tried to convince Moriarty's accomplices he was dead  - but that failed so he buggered off on a bit of a walkabout.

So he's obviously faked his death, but we'll have to wait and see how...

I have to admit when I heard about a modern day Sherlock I thought it would be shit. But its quite the opposite isn't it. Only 1 episode I wasn't enthralled with - the Baskeville's one.

Has anyone seen the US rip off called Elementary?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 20:24:46
Started watching Arrested Development sfter reading this thread.  Coming to the end of season 1 now.  When does it start getting funny?

Is the doctor in series 1? Only in a few episodes but his scenes are excellent, "he's going to be alright" still makes me laugh.

Has anyone seen the US rip off called Elementary?

I've been watching it. Not that bad and it's growing on me. Plus I'm a fan of Jonny Lee Miller - Eli Stone was ace.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 20:28:09
I've been watching it. Not that bad and it's growing on me. Plus I'm a fan of Jonny Lee Miller - Eli Stone was ace.

Thanks, I'll try to hunt it down.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 20:32:06
Oh and Sonic, in the interest of not giving spoilers, highlight below

remind me, did Moriarty die, I can't remember. If he did my guess is it was his body that did the falling, but somehow Holmes switched as I'm sure we saw a close up of Holmes on the floor? Erm, he must have exit stage left again at some point though


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 21:33:14
Oh and Sonic, in the interest of not giving spoilers, highlight below
you see Moriarty blow his brains out before Sherlock jumps. There is a close up shot of Holmes' body on the floor and given the difference in stature between Sherlock and Moriarty I don't think he used his body as a fake.

There's two things that must be key but can't figure it out myself - Sherlock goes to Molly to ask for help but we don't know exactly what with but considering her medical knowledge and the fact she works in a mortuary, it's not difficult to guess. The other is that Watson gets knocked over by a cyclist when Sherlock jumps, this is filmed and shown in a very deliberate fashion so must be some sort of intentional distraction...

anyway, we know he's alive and series 3 is on the way. My thoughts are more of how he is going to get around the fact that everyone - the public, the police and Lestrade - all think he is a fraud

highlight for spoilers


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 21:40:17
What's with the spoilers tags? It was on TV 10 months ago. If someone ain't watched it by now that's their problem.

Even more stupid given that the original story upon which the episode was based and which it follows (Moriarty and Holmes have a final show down, both appear to die except it turns out Holmes faked his death) was first published just under 120 years ago.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 21:56:20
[url width=499 height=260]http://i.imgur.com/0jOSt.gif[/url]


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 22:01:24
I can't stop watching Phoneshop, it's bloody brilliant. I love the things they reference throughout both series: Omar's "There's Nothing Like This", Cava, Ross Kemp put downs, Jude Law.

It's fucking genius, I can't believe I dismissed it until a couple of months ago.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 22:08:49
I can't stop watching Phoneshop, it's bloody brilliant. I love the things they reference throughout both series: Omar's "There's Nothing Like This", Cava, Ross Kemp put downs, Jude Law.

It's fucking genius, I can't believe I dismissed it until a couple of months ago.


I thought it was shite,

If it's actually decent I may try it again.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 22:14:59

I thought it was shite,

If it's actually decent I may try it again.

Watch the pilot episode first (not part of series 1) apparently it is on 4OD but hard to find, easy to find on youtube. Then go from there.

Although the characters and liungo is really OTT, there are a lot of subtle jokes and references too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 22:15:28
I was under the same impression Suggs until I re-watched it, now I too think it's genius.

Say somethin'. WHAT.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 22:16:26
Ta, i'll give it a go now.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 23:02:39
What's with the spoilers tags?

I once didn't spoiler something and someone complained, now I'm paranoid :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: london_red on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 07:09:36
I was under the same impression Suggs until I re-watched it, now I too think it's genius.

Say somethin'. WHAT.

Same here. Although it still feels disconcertingly that this is what it would look like if otanswell had a reality show.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: dporter on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 08:01:21
Same here. Although it still feels disconcertingly that this is what it would look like if otanswell had a reality show.

If they make a new series we'll have to take otanswell into Sutton and see if we can get him a cameo appearance......fam!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 12:31:32
Cava is french for champagne.

THERE IS NO ELITE SELLING KKKRRREEWWWW


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 12:35:00
What's with the spoilers tags? It was on TV 10 months ago. If someone ain't watched it by now that's their problem.


*Clears throat on behalf of all TEFers living overseas*


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 13:43:20
Been watching a series called Alphas which is like Heroes mixed with Fringe. On its second season now which is in syfy am really enjoying it


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 17:20:26
Been watching a series called Alphas which is like Heroes mixed with Fringe. On its second season now which is in syfy am really enjoying it

Oh, I watched the first series and didn't know the second series has started. How many episodes in is it and when's it on?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Thursday, November 15, 2012, 00:45:45
Oh, I watched the first series and didn't know the second series has started. How many episodes in is it and when's it on?
ive downloaded about 8 episodes of season 2 so far not sure if its out over here though


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, November 15, 2012, 08:50:10
Anyone got any decent links for streaming sites?

In particular i'm looking for Dexter Series 7.

Ta muchly.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: london_red on Thursday, November 15, 2012, 09:02:26
Anyone got any decent links for streaming sites?

In particular i'm looking for Dexter Series 7.

Ta muchly.

http://streamallthis.com/watch/dexter/


Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Thursday, November 15, 2012, 09:16:41
watchseries.eu


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, November 15, 2012, 09:26:24
Cheers guys, will take a look later when i'm at home.

Had a quick search this morning, but don't want to click on any potentially "dodgy" links while at work.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Freddies Ferret on Thursday, November 15, 2012, 11:25:41
Just watched the last episode of breaking bad......WTF! Roll on part 2


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Thursday, November 15, 2012, 14:13:08
Download at home copy to usb then take it to work with you. Simples


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, November 15, 2012, 14:49:06
Download at home copy to usb then take it to work with you. Simples

I managed to find a decent stream for Breaking Bad and watched pretty series 4 and the first half of series 5 while at work.

Fuck me it's good, can't wait for the 2nd half of season 5 to start.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Thursday, November 15, 2012, 15:12:36
I managed to find a decent stream for Breaking Bad and watched pretty series 4 and the first half of series 5 while at work.

Fuck me it's good, can't wait for the 2nd half of season 5 to start.
Sometime next year, i hate mid season hiatus seems pointless.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Freddies Ferret on Thursday, November 15, 2012, 15:15:09
I managed to find a decent stream for Breaking Bad and watched pretty series 4 and the first half of series 5 while at work.

Fuck me it's good, can't wait for the 2nd half of season 5 to start.
it's the best tv in years for me. Not watched anything that comes near it


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: london_red on Thursday, November 15, 2012, 15:16:52
Sometime next year, i hate mid season hiatus seems pointless.

Know what you mean, it's a money thing though. This last season is effectively two seasons - but all the actors etc get a pay bump every season so by calling it 5a and 5b they can pay them the same for both.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Thursday, November 15, 2012, 15:45:15
Anyone got any decent links for streaming sites?

In particular i'm looking for Dexter Series 7.

Ta muchly.

http://www.1channel.ch/watch-4289-Dexter


I've watched all 6 and a half season on that link.

Season 7 so far is also amazing in my opinion.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, November 15, 2012, 16:46:41
Sometime next year, i hate mid season hiatus seems pointless.

Don't have a hernia


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, November 16, 2012, 11:27:03
Haha, the Corrie woman in I'm a celebrity. Lasts about four seconds in her first challenge, last night had to go in a series of rooms, meets an ostrich...the lights go out and she bolts out the room. Is it possible to be scared of everything?


Title: Re: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: tans on Friday, November 16, 2012, 11:28:32
Haha, the Corrie woman in I'm a celebrity. Lasts about four seconds in her first challenge, last night had to go in a series of rooms, meets an ostrich...the lights go out and she bolts out the room. Is it possible to be scared of everything?

Its all put on.

Shes an irittating cunt


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, November 16, 2012, 11:38:38
I watched Young Apprentice last night.

I don't get it at all, surely 16 and 17 year olds should be out enjoying life and not trying to become a boring idiot with the social skills of a cup of sick? I won't be watching anymore*

*Caveat - unless there is nothing else on.


Title: Re: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: joteddyred on Friday, November 16, 2012, 15:12:16
Its all put on.

Shes an irittating cunt

It's completely pathetic.  If you are that terrified of everything, you surely wouldn't have gone on the programme, although I suppose it's because of the money.  I don't know why people are wasting their money voting for her to do the challenges either when it's clear she's not going to do any of them.  Pointless and boring watching her scream and refuse to continue.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Friday, November 16, 2012, 15:19:34
I need recent American Box set type recommendations

I loved The News Room,Girls,Battlestar Gallactica,Fringe was alright for a bit then I got bored. I'm enjoying Scandal but I'm up to date with that

Really dont like The Wire and just cant get into Homeland.

So then, anything?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: fittons_coaching_badge on Friday, November 16, 2012, 15:21:33
I watched Young Apprentice last night.

I don't get it at all, surely 16 and 17 year olds should be out enjoying life and not trying to become a boring idiot with the social skills of a cup of sick? I won't be watching anymore*

*Caveat - unless there is nothing else on.

I find it amazing how the young ones seem to have egos so much bigger than their older counterparts it takes some believing!

Chief cunt being the blonde Irish one who needs a slap fast.

However, having recently played a part at work in selected a group of apprentices from 16-18 over the last two years, alot of the tosser in that age group are a bunch of cunts with on paper excellent potential as in GCSE grades but stick them in the real world and a lot are so clueless it hurts!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Friday, November 16, 2012, 15:32:19
I need recent American Box set type recommendations

I loved The News Room,Girls,Battlestar Gallactica,Fringe was alright for a bit then I got bored. I'm enjoying Scandal but I'm up to date with that

Really dont like The Wire and just cant get into Homeland.

So then, anything?

Dexter, Breaking Bad, for comedy; Scrubs.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, November 16, 2012, 15:43:48
I need recent American Box set type recommendations

I loved The News Room,Girls,Battlestar Gallactica,Fringe was alright for a bit then I got bored. I'm enjoying Scandal but I'm up to date with that

Really dont like The Wire and just cant get into Homeland.

So then, anything?
prison break


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Friday, November 16, 2012, 15:45:32
Not that recent, but Sopranos is fucking brilliant.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Friday, November 16, 2012, 15:46:31
Again not recent, but very watchable, 24?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Friday, November 16, 2012, 17:37:38
Seen and loved Sopranos,lost interest in 24 very quickly, don't really fancy Prison Break and what I've seen of Scrubs was shit. I suppose Breaking Bad is the thing that everyone goes on about so should give that a try, but I dunno it just doesn't grab me (although I base that on knowing nothing about it)

Thanks for the suggestions though :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Friday, November 16, 2012, 18:36:32
Lilyhammer!



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Freddies Ferret on Friday, November 16, 2012, 20:23:18
Seen and loved Sopranos,lost interest in 24 very quickly, don't really fancy Prison Break and what I've seen of Scrubs was shit. I suppose Breaking Bad is the thing that everyone goes on about so should give that a try, but I dunno it just doesn't grab me (although I base that on knowing nothing about it)

Thanks for the suggestions though :)
you will not be dissapointed


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Friday, November 16, 2012, 22:49:26
Lilyhammer!



That reminds me, The Killing, was superb. (The Danish version, "Forbrydelsen," Not the yank version.)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Saturday, November 17, 2012, 11:57:24
Peep show returns, 25th November.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Monday, November 19, 2012, 08:28:15
I watched the first 2 episodes of Channel 4's, Secret State, last night. So far it seems really good and I enjoyed it a lot more than I expected to.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Monday, November 19, 2012, 12:31:25
 The Secret of Crickley Hall was unexpectedly ace, a creepy proper ghost story which made me jump .


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, November 19, 2012, 12:39:02
The Secret of Crickley Hall was unexpectedly ace, a creepy proper ghost story which made me jump .

Cbeebies?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Monday, November 19, 2012, 12:41:40
I might be wooshing but no, BBC1 9pm last night


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: wiggy on Monday, November 19, 2012, 12:48:38
The Secret of Crickley Hall was unexpectedly ace, a creepy proper ghost story which made me jump .

Just mentioned this in the Horror Films thread, before seeing your post.

Sunday at 9pm is my wife's choice, and usually means Downton Abbey or something equally anodine, but this was ace.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, November 19, 2012, 13:32:12
I might be wooshing but no, BBC1 9pm last night

Oooh, wonder if Sky iPlayer will have it. I like a good creepy horror film.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Monday, November 19, 2012, 23:50:44
Oooh, wonder if Sky iPlayer will have it. I like a good creepy horror film.
It's in 3 parts Batch, continuing next Sunday. So only 1 hour to catch up on so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Sunday, November 25, 2012, 17:42:33
Just started watching a documentary on Doomsday Preppers on Nat Geo there are some very paranoid people out there.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, November 25, 2012, 18:08:03
It's in 3 parts Batch, continuing next Sunday. So only 1 hour to catch up on so far.

Thanks, caught up on iplayer. Shame its not more episodes, it fills the Sunday evening void left by Strikeback !


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, November 26, 2012, 10:44:11
Eric Bristow is ace, in celebrity.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, November 26, 2012, 14:24:40
New Peep Show last night was good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Monday, November 26, 2012, 14:34:21
Back on top form. Best thing on TV.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 17:07:30
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XBwthBaFBk&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62pIoQtO-DY

Anyone else remember this program?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Freddies Ferret on Thursday, November 29, 2012, 09:11:23
I'm sure there is mention of this on here already but I want to start watching the walking dead. Is it any good? Where's the best place to stream it?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, November 29, 2012, 17:48:12
I'm sure there is mention of this on here already but I want to start watching the walking dead. Is it any good?

Series 1 was pretty good, series 2 bored me, series 3 back on form.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Thursday, November 29, 2012, 17:52:18
I'm sure there is mention of this on here already but I want to start watching the walking dead. Is it any good? Where's the best place to stream it?

Here
http://www.tubeplus.me/browse/tv-shows/Last/ALL/

and here
http://www.1channel.ch/

As Batch says series 2 was a bit off the boil, the last two eps of series 2 built it up nicely for series 3. It's the last epsiode before the mid-series break, so you'll have plenty of time to catch up.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Thursday, November 29, 2012, 18:37:11
Watching Ross Kemp in Afghanistan for the first time.

Think what you like about Kemp but he's got some bollocks and it's great TV.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Freddies Ferret on Thursday, November 29, 2012, 20:00:36
Nice one, thaks


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Saturday, December 1, 2012, 05:28:17
Series 2 Slow Pace was down to character development. If anyone watches the Talking Dead which is a chat show in the states dedicated solely to Walking Dead, they have a different character from the show talking about the show...anyway one of the recent episodes it was mentioned how much each character has changed a huge amount since series 2. And it would not have been that obvious if the stories based around the farm would have been rushed.

IMHO the pace was only slowed down because of the Shane/Rick/Lori story if things happened like they did in the comics then this could have been avoided. But like i said i liked the character development, most of all Daryl and also Carol and Sophie.

With Merle and Daryl Getting a new first person shooting game i can see them playing a huge role over the next half of this series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 10:54:36
Homeland was good on Sunday.

Anyone watch 'The Fear' last night? Have it on Sky+


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 10:59:27
I watched The Fear, it was a pretty decent start - looking forward to the rest of it this week


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 11:11:05
Homeland was good on Sunday.

It's done a great job of still being extremely enjoyable to watch despite the storyline becoming increasing silly


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 22:01:11
Just started watching the first of the office two parter, on gold. Ace.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Thursday, December 13, 2012, 03:09:55
Going to try and get through this lot over the festive period:

Breaking Bad
The Wire
BBC Sherlock Holmes


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Thursday, January 3, 2013, 22:54:50
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01pmb1r/Charlie_Brookers_2012_Wipe/

Was as good as ever.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Thursday, January 3, 2013, 22:59:13
That cunt Ruddock is on CBB.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bennett on Thursday, January 3, 2013, 23:04:56
BBC Sherlock Holmes
top notch stuff that


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Thursday, January 3, 2013, 23:21:56
That cunt Ruddock is on CBB.

Saw him in a boozer in Dublin a couple of years back, called him a cunt under my breath as I walked past him.

Felt all the better for it


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Friday, January 4, 2013, 08:44:58
Just finished the latest season of Sons of Anarchy.  Close to becoming my favourite show on TV now, seems to get better every season.  The acting is not the best, but the continous twists and action makes it a must see.  The lead actor is a brit too, used to be in Byker Grove.

If you haven't watched it from the start, get on with downloading it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Friday, January 4, 2013, 11:04:42
Just breezed through most of series 1 of American Horror Story.

Freaky fucking shit. Good stuff.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Friday, January 4, 2013, 11:54:51
Just breezed through most of series 1 of American Horror Story.

Freaky fucking shit. Good stuff.

I've got season 2 to watch


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Langers on Friday, January 4, 2013, 17:56:43
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01pmb1r/Charlie_Brookers_2012_Wipe/

Was as good as ever.

Just watched that as well, it was indeed ace.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 17:34:08
I've got season 2 to watch
season 2 hasnt got that omfg feeling like season 1 had


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 18:59:38
Just discovered the channel Bio on Sky and am now slightly addicted to Storage Wars and Barter Kings.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 19:01:52
Just discovered the channel Bio on Sky and am now slightly addicted to Storage Wars and Barter Kings.

Storage wars is strange - and I think its set up. Plus the bloke is a twat. But strangely addictive


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 19:21:52
Just discovered the channel Bio on Sky and am now slightly addicted to Storage Wars and Barter Kings.

My sister told me to watch Hardcore Pawn. First time I'd been on that channel and although it's proper tabloid telly, I did quietly enjoy it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: dave_bambers_right_sock on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 23:41:27
Just about to finish watching series 2 of Homeland


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Thursday, January 10, 2013, 07:29:17
I can't watch american reality TV, it does my head in.

I thoroughly enjoyed Gordon Ramsey's UK series, for example, but on trying the yank one I must have lasted about 20 minutes into the first episode before turning it off. They have to have such dramatic music playing all the time (it's a restaurant ffs) and the people act like spoilt little bitches all the time.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Thursday, January 10, 2013, 10:11:32
Just about to finish watching series 2 of Homeland

Finished it last night. Great, if a little silly at times, stuff.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Thursday, January 10, 2013, 14:32:45
The new series of Bones starting last night & Bones with blonde hair looked good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, January 10, 2013, 14:48:04
The new series of Bones starting last night & Bones with blonde hair looked good.
ohh thanks for the heads up.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, January 10, 2013, 14:48:39
also quite enjoying ripper street


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, January 10, 2013, 14:52:34
also quite enjoying ripper street
This is a good series, very enjoyable.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Thursday, January 10, 2013, 15:06:07
The new series of Bones starting last night & Bones with blonde hair looked good.

It seemed to disappear mid-season or something last season? Was it season 7? As I only watch TV from my planner, I rarely see trailers, so did it restart or is this the restart? I was and am confused about exactly what happened.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, January 10, 2013, 16:05:38
I have Bones recorded and will watch it tonight.
It ended where she had been framed for murder by that Pelant bloke and she was going on the run.
Not sure if that was the end of the series or a mid season break, but she was pregnant during filming so perhaps she left to have the baby.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, January 10, 2013, 16:11:01
Just downloaded all 13 episodes of "Testees" I really love its silly stupid humour, well worth watching if you haven't seen it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Thursday, January 10, 2013, 16:16:19
I have Bones recorded and will watch it tonight.
It ended where she had been framed for murder by that Pelant bloke and she was going on the run.
Not sure if that was the end of the series or a mid season break, but she was pregnant during filming so perhaps she left to have the baby.

Ah yeah, that sounds familiar, Booth packed her off in a car. So this carries on from there. Nothing missed. Yay!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 21:36:09
I know it is wrong but the undateables is one of the funniest programmes on tele.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 12:20:40
The hotel is great.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Gnasher on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 12:25:45
The hotel is great.

Mark is like something out of Monty Python. Love it!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 12:27:39
The hotel is great.

It's must scripted though? They are so incompetent the business would surely never survive


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 12:29:45
It's must scripted though? They are so incompetent the business would surely never survive
Apparently it is not scripted and they were so bad the Grose-venor Hotel went bust this year and he had to sell up.

http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/Jobs-saved-TV-s-Hotel-sold-Torquay-s-Grand-boss/story-17062570-detail/story.html


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pumbaa on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 12:33:50
I know it is wrong but the undateables is one of the funniest programmes on tele.

Out of interest, funny in what way?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 12:48:28
 The tripadvisor reviews of the grosvenor are worth a read if you like the show.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 12:51:46
Anyone seen Utopia on Channel 4 yet? Any cop?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 12:59:47
Anyone seen Utopia on Channel 4 yet? Any cop?

I was also wondering. I have the first 2 in my planner, but can't bring myself to watch it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 13:00:15
Out of interest, funny in what way?
In the way that it is portrayed. Take last weeks episode when they had a man who went on a picnic & thought that cheese & marmite sandwiches would get him love or the Tourettes sufferers who shout the funniest things at the wrong times.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 13:02:11
Anyone seen Utopia on Channel 4 yet? Any cop?

Watched the first episode, have the second in my planner - I thought it was really good... dark, tense... it's got legs, i think (and it isn't the sort of thing I usually watch)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 13:02:26
Anyone seen Utopia on Channel 4 yet? Any cop?
I've seen the first 2 & it is really good, it takes a while to get into it & it has really gruesome violence in it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 13:09:09
Out of interest, funny in what way?

Like a clown. It amuses you


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pumbaa on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 13:11:03
In the way that it is portrayed. Take last weeks episode when they had a man who went on a picnic & thought that cheese & marmite sandwiches would get him love or the Tourettes sufferers who shout the funniest things at the wrong times.

Noting that I've yet to watch any of this series, but did the last, and that I have a son with Down's syndrome, I don't find it funny per se. I do however find it interesting and compulsive viewing, and it gives an insight as to what we might expect with our little one as he grows up.

Like most programmes, everything is in the editing, so it could portray somebody in a completely different context. I don't like the title either, but appreciate 'A case study into those who have disabilities and might find dating a bit more difficult' isn't so catchy....

Might watch all three tonight. Again out of interest, what did people make of Kate (the girl with Down's syndrome) in last night's episode?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 13:18:45
Kate highlighted my own massive (unacceptable) ignorance. I genuinely thought people with Down's required round-the-clock care, and (for want of a better phrase, sorry!!) couldn't contribute much to society in terms of productivity etc. How wrong I was, and it made me feel a bit rubbish. She came across as a perfectly capable, independent, hard-working "normal" (again, poor phrasing...) woman, who just wanted a proper adult relationship (although that was expressed a bit too much, possibly down to her learning difficulties).


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 13:19:42
It's just the 21st century freak show isn't it? Point and laugh at the afflicted, and how different they are to us.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DMR on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 13:27:36
Kate highlighted my own massive (unacceptable) ignorance. I genuinely thought people with Down's required round-the-clock care, and (for want of a better phrase, sorry!!) couldn't contribute much to society in terms of productivity etc. How wrong I was, and it made me feel a bit rubbish. She came across as a perfectly capable, independent, hard-working "normal" (again, poor phrasing...) woman, who just wanted a proper adult relationship (although that was expressed a bit too much, possibly down to her learning difficulties).

It was quite reassuring in a weird way. A bit like last week when I said Armstrong suffering from cancer didn't make make him exempt from being a cunt, I would say that having DS doesn't make you exempt from being a bit desperate/clingy.

At the end of the day we're all human and we're all fucking mental.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 13:34:52
I thought Kate was brilliant. Very independent and certainly knew what she wanted in life.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pumbaa on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 14:06:08
It's just the 21st century freak show isn't it? Point and laugh at the afflicted, and how different they are to us.

I sincerely hope you really don't subscribe to that view.

Far too many people do, and anybody on here that does is welcome to spend an hour or two in the company of my son, and hopefully it'll change your perspective completely.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Farmboy on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 14:26:42
Does anyone know if Community season 4 is going to be shown in the uk?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 14:27:07
Noting that I've yet to watch any of this series, but did the last, and that I have a son with Down's syndrome, I don't find it funny per se. I do however find it interesting and compulsive viewing, and it gives an insight as to what we might expect with our little one as he grows up.

Think it depends on how you look at it - are you laughing at someone with a disability or laughing at someone who is shit at dating? I take the latter view, I do a fair bit of voluntary work and don't view or treat people with disabilities any differently - why should it be any different when I'm watching a programme like that?

Please correct me if I'm wrong though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 14:35:19
I sincerely hope you really don't subscribe to that view.

Far too many people do, and anybody on here that does is welcome to spend an hour or two in the company of my son, and hopefully it'll change your perspective completely.

It's the reason I think many watch it. I don't watch it, but I don't think of the disabled as freaks, if that's what you mean.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 14:36:54
Think it depends on how you look at it - are you laughing at someone with a disability or laughing at someone who is shit at dating? I take the latter view, I do a fair bit of voluntary work and don't view or treat people with disabilities any differently - why should it be any different when I'm watching a programme like that?

Please correct me if I'm wrong though.

I agree. Pussy footing around only makes interactions awkward and unnatural.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Friday, January 25, 2013, 18:44:22
The autistic fella was a right smoothy walked into the party got 2 numbers ran out and cheered for joy. Sometimes the way its presented can be abit misleading though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Friday, January 25, 2013, 18:55:09
He had shite taste in women though


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Friday, January 25, 2013, 19:52:23
The new episode of Suits was pretty good.

Also watched The Following - the new Kevin Bacon show, which was ok. A lot of setting up for the series crammed into the first episode, it has some potential.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: wiggy on Friday, January 25, 2013, 21:08:45
Thoroughly enjoying the new series of Silent Witness.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Friday, January 25, 2013, 21:15:11
The new episode of Suits was pretty good.

Also watched The Following - the new Kevin Bacon show, which was ok. A lot of setting up for the series crammed into the first episode, it has some potential.

My wife reckons the apprentice guy in suits is the little kid from close encounters, is she shitting me?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Friday, January 25, 2013, 21:22:08
My wife reckons the apprentice guy in suits is the little kid from close encounters, is she shitting me?

I can't see anything on IMDB! Patrick J Adams is his name.

On closer inspection - it's definitely not. He was born 4 years after that film was released!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Friday, January 25, 2013, 21:29:23
Watched Mountain Men on the History channel last night...new series(over here) and enjoyed it.

Real life...men who like to live away from the modern world and live in various remote areas in the USA/Alaska.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Friday, January 25, 2013, 21:34:45
I can't see anything on IMDB! Patrick J Adams is his name.

On closer inspection - it's definitely not. He was born 4 years after that film was released!

Right that's it i'm getting shitfaced and amourous tonight in revenge


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Friday, January 25, 2013, 21:35:53
Watched Mountain Men on the History channel last night...new series(over here) and enjoyed it.

Real life...men who like to live away from the modern world and live in various remote areas in the USA/Alaska.

Was ok, but the guy who buggered off to his all mod cons cabin in alaska in his plane, sort of ruined it for me.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Friday, January 25, 2013, 21:59:37
Know what you mean Sutton..........though he had some balls flying that old plane.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Friday, January 25, 2013, 22:07:38
Right that's it i'm getting shitfaced and amourous tonight in revenge

Rightly so!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: joteddyred on Saturday, January 26, 2013, 09:38:54
The new episode of Suits was pretty good.

Also watched The Following - the new Kevin Bacon show, which was ok. A lot of setting up for the series crammed into the first episode, it has some potential.

I missed it on Tuesday, but caught the repeat last night. I enjoyed it, but like you say, too much happened in 50 minutes of television.  It has the potential to be gripping or just plain stupid.  We'll see.

Thoroughly enjoying the new series of Silent Witness.

They seem to have stepped it up again, the last series was a bit slow.  A lot more graphic and gruesome as well.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Saturday, January 26, 2013, 19:59:52
Anyone on hear watch Southland?? It's pretty hard to watch at times but I love it


Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Saturday, January 26, 2013, 22:10:30
At the moment I'm working my way through The X-Files, Malcolm in the Middle, How I Met Your Mother and Buffy.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: nochee on Saturday, January 26, 2013, 22:11:42
Love/hate. Irish gang, drugs, shootings, sex, corruption etc. it's dark and fantastic.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jackstfc on Saturday, January 26, 2013, 23:51:19
Watched ITVs Great Night Out first 3 eposides and enjoyed all of them so far. Agree The Hotel is great, real life the office !


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Sunday, January 27, 2013, 01:36:35
At the moment I'm working my way through The X-Files, Malcolm in the Middle, How I Met Your Mother and Buffy.

Fuck me have you found a wormhole back in time to the late 90's?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Sunday, January 27, 2013, 09:06:20
Fuck me have you found a wormhole back in time to the late 90's?
yeah, it's called Netflix.

Malcolm in the Middle is actually a far better show than I remembered.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Sunday, January 27, 2013, 09:12:15
yeah, it's called Netflix.

Malcolm in the Middle is actually a far better show than I remembered.

It sure is and his mum belongs in the "shouldn't but would" thread!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Sunday, January 27, 2013, 09:21:37
The Following was excellent... episode 1 was a pilot, so i guess it had to be a bit crammed to set the scene and get picked up for a full series - i expect it'll calm down a bit now.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DiV on Sunday, January 27, 2013, 11:22:08
yeah, it's called Netflix.

Malcolm in the Middle is actually a far better show than I remembered.

I downloaded and went through Malcolm in the Middle about a year back and like you was surprised with how much better it was than I remembered


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, January 27, 2013, 12:04:00
On episode 8 of series 4 of spooks on netflix. Hooked!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Summerof69 on Sunday, January 27, 2013, 17:03:11
Just noticed the new series of Top Gear starts tonight 8pm BBC2


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, January 27, 2013, 17:12:36
Just noticed the new series of Top Gear starts tonight 8pm BBC2

Thanks. Totally missed any mention of a new series on the beeb.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Summerof69 on Sunday, January 27, 2013, 17:13:48
Thanks. Totally missed any mention of a new series on the beeb.

I just saw it on the TV listings. It gets lost with all the repeats they show.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, January 27, 2013, 21:22:20
Tonights the hotel was the best yet.  :soapy tit wank:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Thursday, January 31, 2013, 02:48:22
The US remake of House of Cards will be available (exclusively) on Netflix on Friday. All 13 episodes released at the same time. Don't really remember the original that well but looks like this could be worth a watch.


Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Thursday, January 31, 2013, 22:01:28
Charlie Brooker's new series just about to start on BBC2.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, January 31, 2013, 22:05:15
Charlie Brooker's new series just about to start on BBC2.

Thanks!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Saturday, February 2, 2013, 10:44:14
Last episode of 30 Rock aired on thursday. I don't know how many people watch it in this country (I don't think it's that big in the US, hence the cancellation), but it is a very smart, very funny and very good comedy.

And the last episode was a brilliant last episode


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Saturday, February 2, 2013, 10:54:58
I wanted to get into it, as, like 2 and a half men, I was told it was good. Like 2 and a half men though, I never bothered.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Saturday, February 2, 2013, 11:59:41
Getting into Utopia now.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Saturday, February 2, 2013, 15:00:59
Utopia is great but is a bit of a mind fuck


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Saturday, February 2, 2013, 15:24:45
Yeah, been enjoying Utopia, very weird but strangely gripping and quite gruesome in places.

The Following is also very good thus far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: GoSWINDON on Saturday, February 2, 2013, 22:46:27
Yeah, been enjoying Utopia, very weird but strangely gripping and quite gruesome in places.

The Following is also very good thus far.

?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Sunday, February 3, 2013, 09:57:02
What?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, February 4, 2013, 23:21:48
Currently watching plane crash on Ch4.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Monday, February 4, 2013, 23:39:36
What?

A classic breakdown in communication here.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Notts red on Monday, February 4, 2013, 23:59:34
A classic breakdown in communication here.
  :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 00:24:23
Or someone is thick/pissed


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 01:09:40
Still plodding my way through The Wire. Series Four, episode one; promising.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Spud on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 06:43:09
Quote from: mystical_goat link=topic=45110.msg1157171#msg1157171sho date=1360026580
Still plodding my way through The Wire. Series Four, episode one; promising.

Still my favourite tv show ever. So much so, that I'm going to try and re-watch it in the near future.

Got through The Soprano's box set in just under 3 weeks, last week. Ending was a bit strange, and ended up being far too complicated that I had to google it.

Just started 'House of Cards' on Netflix.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 10:16:07
Then ending to Sopranos was brilliant, and quite obvious what happened when you watch it back.  Large parts of the last scene were filmed from Tony's perspective, so when it goes black that was also Tony's perspective....  Capiche?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 10:20:08
And the flashback to Bobby saying "You probably don't even hear it when it happens". Pretty obvious what happens really.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 13:29:26
And the flashback to Bobby saying "You probably don't even hear it when it happens". Pretty obvious what happens really.

Yup


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Spud on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 13:42:52
Then ending to Sopranos was brilliant, and quite obvious what happened when you watch it back.  Large parts of the last scene were filmed from Tony's perspective, so when it goes black that was also Tony's perspective....  Capiche?

Well, that was my guess. Just because of the entrance of AJ.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 17:09:27
Got through The Soprano's box set in just under 3 weeks, last week. Ending was a bit strange, and ended up being far too complicated that I had to google it.

Just started 'House of Cards' on Netflix.

Think people over analysed the ending to The Soprano's. Read an interview with the creator recently and he basically said if you're asking whether he was killed or not you've missed the point of the whole thing.

Thought House of Cards was ace. Felt like a British drama and true to the style of the original (if I remember it correctly). Kevin Spacey was excellent throughout. There was one thing that I thought let it down but won't spoil it for others.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 17:11:32
New (to UK TV) Spartacus and Walking Dead back on 11th and 10th Feb. Happy days.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 19:11:14
Ok brainy folk why can I not watch more 4 programmes on the 4od app yet you can if you can watch on a normal computer?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 19:13:46
Only limited content is available through the app. The full library is only available through the website (or some other services, like YouView).


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 19:46:42
Grrrrrr I only have an iPad now


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pumbaa on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 20:32:06
Grrrrrr I only have an iPad now

ONLY an iPad? I wish I had a fucking iPad..............;-)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 21:17:56
Hahahah well I used to have a company laptop which was crap as came free with our company blackberrys but did me OK. Then when I left I was a bit lost, especially as my phone doesn't send emails and trying to organise a wedding and organise cheerleading coaching without email is difficult, so my very lovely fiancé bought me an IPad for my birthday.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Langers on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 16:18:18
Did anyone see Black Mirror last night, any good?



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 17:29:47
Yeah, once again I thought it was well written and raised some interesting ideas. Decent bit of tv.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 19:08:10
I watched the first season of Black Mirror this week, thought it was pretty cool.  Hoping the 2nd is as good, haven't started yet.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 19:20:42
Enjoyed it, very very dark.  I like Brookers writing as you can see exactly where his ideas are coming from (last night - spoiler alert, computers and comapanies increasingly getting to know you and be able to market to your desires) to the extent that I end up going, yeah obviously, why cant I have ideas and write then I could have done that. 

More to the point I guess he just articulates a lot of what I think.  Being that he's a bitter misanthrope in his early 40's I suppose its not a surprise I identify with his viewpoint.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Langers on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 19:30:35
Cheers, I usually enjoy his programmes so will watch it later then.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 19:31:22
Just started watching 15 storeys high. Loving it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 19:33:02
(last night - spoiler alert, computers and comapanies increasingly getting to know you and be able to market to your desires)

And that if you come back as some kind of droid you'll be so much better at sex that your partner will wonder why she didn't just marry a doll in the first place.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 19:34:37
Just started watching 15 storeys high. Loving it.
it's absolutely brilliant, enjoy.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 19:38:00
Brooker's great. It's been interesting watch him change though- I still remember when he was a lonely, slightly chubby, bitter man with unfashionable gelled hair sitting in his basement wanking off over old people. Now he's married to Konnie Huq (at a Las Vegas drive thru no less), has fashionable hair, is thin(ner), is expecting a child, and doesn't masturbate for comic effect anymore!

Without a tv or iplayer I haven't seen his new weekly wipe, but someone described it as being like a panel/chat show, which just sounds like an abomination.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 19:43:57
Without a tv or iplayer I haven't seen his new weekly wipe, but someone described it as being like a panel/chat show, which just sounds like an abomination.

It's still decent but his levels of smugness are starting to grate a little.

The American and the talking head characters are fucking woefull.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 20:08:44
Weekly wipe isnt as solidly funny as his older stuff but there are still parts that make me laugh out loud.  Which as a bitter misanthrope isnt easy to do.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Saturday, February 16, 2013, 09:57:24
On the topic of Charlie Brooker, I saw episode 3 of weekly wipe and the first episode of the new series of Black Mirror last night. Weekly wipe is actually still very good, but the sets/surroundings do kind of set off in my mind that this isn't old Brooker anymore. Instead of an average suburban basement filled with normal clutter and detritus, he does his 'sitting in front of the tv' segments in an antique panelled room with a roaring log fire. Not very 'lonely misanthrope', more 'rich moaning twat'. Not that I think he is the latter, it just flags it up in my mind...

Black Mirror was fucking immense. I have not had a TV show bring up so many questions that remain unanswered in a long time. Me and my mate sat there for hours afterwards talking about the minutae. That episode is the best I've seen so far. Definitely worth a watch, particularly if you like near-future sci-fi like Children of Men or Looper etc.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 19:32:41
Parks & Recreation starts on BBC4 tonight. Similar to The Office (US) and worth watching for Ron Swanson alone.

Community has started up again in the US, might just be me but it seems to have gone downhill a bit - same old jokes and its getting boring.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 19:39:02
Yeah, I watched Series one of Community and thought it was alright, gave up early into Series two.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 23:21:25
Parks and Rec only really starts getting into its stride into season two, so don't judge it straight away if you're only getting into it now.

I'm not going to lie that community has its peaks and troughs, but writing it off at the beginning of season two is stupid. A lot of people got a bit uppity about the episodes in season four because of behind the scenes changes, but I honestly find that newer episodes on individual merit arent that much worse


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: dalumpimunki on Thursday, March 7, 2013, 07:29:48
I can't be arsed to go back through all the pages of this thread that I've missed in the last year, but in case it hasn't been mentioned, can I just say "Breaking Bad" is the absolute bollocks.

It might be the best TV drama I've ever seen. I know I said that about The Wire, and possibly Deadwood, but this might be even better.

If you haven't seen it then watch it. It's worth signing up to Netflix (free for the first month), just for that and the US remake of House of Cards.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Thursday, March 7, 2013, 09:10:38
Parks and Rec only really starts getting into its stride into season two, so don't judge it straight away if you're only getting into it now.

Absolutely.  First series can be pretty average in places but you will be richly rewarded in season 2 if you stick with it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Thursday, March 7, 2013, 10:30:31
Just got on to the American Netflix and I'm now going back through Trailer Park Boys.

The Walking Dead is starting to step it up again after a small lull in the series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Thursday, March 7, 2013, 10:35:00

The Walking Dead is starting to step it up again after a small lull in the series.

I've not bothered with the last episode and the episode before that I switched off half way through. That shit is boooooooooring.

I wonder how popular it would be if it didn't have the occasional zombie in it.?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Thursday, March 7, 2013, 12:44:51
The episode before the last one started crap but had a great ending & the last episode was quite good. Talking about Zombies i watched the film Cockneys vs Zombies last night it is well worth a watch just for Michelle Ryan but there are some great other roles including Richard Briers


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, March 7, 2013, 12:49:29
The episode before the last one started crap but had a great ending & the last episode was quite good.

Are you watching US pace? I've not been too impressed so far with the 2 or 3 that have been shown here.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Thursday, March 7, 2013, 13:00:04
Are you watching US pace? I've not been too impressed so far with the 2 or 3 that have been shown here.
No on FX but they haven't been great but they have been good, a lot of the yank shows have been going a bit stale recently. I have been impressed with the adverts for Revolution.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Thursday, March 14, 2013, 21:12:30
Been watching Portlandia on Netflix. One of those love it / hate it shows, worth a try though - some of it is very funny and they have some great guest stars.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, March 14, 2013, 21:16:46
Been watching Portlandia on Netflix. One of those love it / hate it shows, worth a try though - some of it is very funny and they have some great guest stars.

FRED ARMISEN IS A GENIUS.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Thursday, March 14, 2013, 21:21:54
Been enjoying Suits series 2 so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, March 14, 2013, 21:37:04
Anyone else watch The Mimic last night? Thought it was actually quite good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Thursday, March 14, 2013, 21:50:16
Anyone else watch The Mimic last night? Thought it was actually quite good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, March 14, 2013, 21:55:55
:D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: woolster on Thursday, March 14, 2013, 21:56:02
Anyone else watch The Mimic last night? Thought it was actually quite good.
I see what you done there :nod:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Monday, March 18, 2013, 13:58:08
I've not bothered with the last episode and the episode before that I switched off half way through. That shit is boooooooooring.

I wonder how popular it would be if it didn't have the occasional zombie in it.?
:eek: still the most watched show this year without fail, season 3 has been the best so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Monday, March 18, 2013, 19:06:41
I've not bothered with the last episode and the episode before that I switched off half way through. That shit is boooooooooring.

I wonder how popular it would be if it didn't have the occasional zombie in it.?

I agree.  I think the Walking Dead is getting a bit "Lost" (no pun intended); boring the hell out of me.  I've decided to persevere with it thoug, since my house mate still watches it.

I can't be arsed to go back through all the pages of this thread that I've missed in the last year, but in case it hasn't been mentioned, can I just say "Breaking Bad" is the absolute bollocks.

It might be the best TV drama I've ever seen. I know I said that about The Wire, and possibly Deadwood, but this might be even better.

If you haven't seen it then watch it. It's worth signing up to Netflix (free for the first month), just for that and the US remake of House of Cards.

Also agree with this entirely.  I can't think of a drama I've seen - ever - that can compete with Breaking Bad.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, March 18, 2013, 19:21:52
Try Sopranos


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Monday, March 18, 2013, 19:25:29
The Graham Parker documentary on BBC4 on sat was brilliant


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Monday, March 18, 2013, 19:47:08
Watched the Dr Feelgood documentary last night.

What a great live band they were.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Monday, March 18, 2013, 21:47:08
Yeah-that too


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Notts red on Monday, March 18, 2013, 21:56:07
Been watching Broadchurch which is on itv now, Been going down to West bay since a kid and it's a nice place for a Sunday out. Although its better than Harbour lights, The accents Their putting on aren't the best  :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, March 18, 2013, 21:57:17
How was the game nr?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Monday, March 18, 2013, 22:15:31
Been watching Broadchurch which is on itv now, Been going down to West bay since a kid and it's a nice place for a Sunday out. Although its better than Harbour lights, The accents Their putting on aren't the best  :)

Too bloody right. Only David Tennant has anything near a decent accent in the bits I've seen. And that's only because he's doing his natural one.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Notts red on Monday, March 18, 2013, 22:42:16
How was the game nr?
What a waste of a journey that was Bob. They bloody cancelled it didn't they, reckoned not enough fans turned up so going to play it tomorrow night instead  :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 04:20:06
I agree.  I think the Walking Dead is getting a bit "Lost" (no pun intended); boring the hell out of me.  I've decided to persevere with it thoug, since my house mate still watches it.

Also agree with this entirely.  I can't think of a drama I've seen - ever - that can compete with Breaking Bad.
I can think of plenty of dramas which can compete with Breaking Bad....Deadwood...Game Of Thrones...Sopranos...The Wire...Boardwalk Empire...Hell On Wheels...Dexter...OZ...Rome...Carnivale...Sons of Anarchy...The Walking Dead ;). Still a shame Breaking Bad hasnt been renewed.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: dalumpimunki on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 07:40:21
I can think of plenty of dramas which can compete with Breaking Bad....Deadwood...Game Of Thrones...Sopranos...The Wire...Boardwalk Empire...Hell On Wheels...Dexter...OZ...Rome...Carnivale...Sons of Anarchy...The Walking Dead ;). Still a shame Breaking Bad hasnt been renewed.

I'm sort of with you for the first part of that list, although BB is the thing I've got into most recently, and so it sort of trumps the others for me at the moment (mind you very excited by the GoT return next month). After that though I think you're stretching it; Oz deserves respect as the granddaddy of all the high profile, high budget, long running US drama's, Dexter is fun, but Carnivale was a mess that got cancelled after one season, Rome and Sons of Anarchy are pretty much cartoons with nothing like the level of detailed characterisation that the others offer, and The WD is creaking as discussed elsewhere. BE I've not watched yet so I'll reserve judgement.

BB has won all those Emmy's, and other TV awards for a reason.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 08:40:58
BB has won all those Emmy's, and other TV awards for a reason.



West Wing has 27 Emmy's (4th highest of all time) and is fucking epic. Yet it is never in the conversation for best US drama for some reason.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 11:21:48
West Wing is brilliant


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 12:19:05
In terms of what is greatest, I think The Sopranos has the best cast of characters, The Wire's the most satisfyingly complete, and Breaking Bad the most exciting. Mad Men should be in the conversation, and Deadwood would have been if it hadn't been cancelled.

PS: I don't think BB's not been renewed CW, it's just coming to the natural conclusion of its story arc. Also, I think Carnivale was cancelled after 2 seasons lumps, but agree it's nowhere near the list of great shows. Wouldn't bother with Boardwalk Empire if I were you. Still enjoyable but not up there with the above (though maybe worth watching for Richard the wounded sniper).

PPS: I think the characters in Rome are great, and not at all cartoonish (very difficult when you're dealing with historical figures), though it should have just been a single miniseries.

We really are spoiled for TV drama these days. Just a shame in Britain we can't compete.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 12:27:22
Six Feet Under never gets mentioned yet is fantastic.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: dalumpimunki on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 12:38:59
West Wing has 27 Emmy's (4th highest of all time) and is fucking epic. Yet it is never in the conversation for best US drama for some reason.

You know I've been rewatching this over the last couple of weeks and been reminded of why I loved it so much the first time around.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 12:56:35
Six Feet Under never gets mentioned yet is fantastic.

Was also one of the originals in the first wave of this new form of high-end US network dramas.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 12:58:05
Been enjoying Suits series 2 so far.
I really enjoy watching that.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 03:06:56
So good series never get cut short? Carnivale won emmys 9 of them and was nominated for more, rated top 50 on IMDB so it does have a following.

Now take for instance West wing i don't like it but it doesnt mean its not good to someone.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: alanmayes on Thursday, March 21, 2013, 18:08:13
ITV4 HD now showing 'The best of Brazil'.Football at it's best!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: alanmayes on Thursday, March 21, 2013, 20:46:51
What a goal by Balotelli in the Italy v Brazil friendly in Geneva.

Why always him  :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Thursday, March 21, 2013, 23:33:10
Just finishing catching up on, The Walking Dead, as I'd not seen the last 3 episodes. I was loving it a few episodes ago, but it's got really, really boring again.

It's hinting at more action, but it's too tedious a journey to sustain my undivided attention at the moment. Shame.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Friday, March 22, 2013, 10:26:06
Agree with Barry, running out of ideas I think.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Friday, March 22, 2013, 10:29:42
The Americans and Banshee are two ne TV shows whichare both very good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: dalumpimunki on Friday, March 22, 2013, 11:53:23
So good series never get cut short? Carnivale won emmys 9 of them and was nominated for more, rated top 50 on IMDB so it does have a following.

Now take for instance West wing i don't like it but it doesnt mean its not good to someone.

My memory of Carnivale was that I liked it but that it turned into a bit of a dogs dinner. Looking back it was probably the result of the writers trying to truncate the story line so that it concluded in season 2. Same thing happened with Jericho. Sort of the reverse of the problem that Heroes and Lost had, where both had at least one season where they looked like they were marking time because they didn't know how to finish them.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Friday, March 22, 2013, 12:00:09
My memory of Carnivale was that I liked it but that it turned into a bit of a dogs dinner. Looking back it was probably the result of the writers trying to truncate the story line so that it concluded in season 2. Same thing happened with Jericho. Sort of the reverse of the problem that Heroes and Lost had, where both had at least one season where they looked like they were marking time because they didn't know how to finish them.
Twin Peaks is the worst for that. The second half of season 2 is utterly pointless.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: thepeoplesgame on Friday, March 22, 2013, 12:10:52
Twin Peaks is the worst for that. The second half of season 2 is utterly pointless.

Heather Graham is reason enough for those episodes.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Friday, March 22, 2013, 12:25:51
Heather Graham is reason enough for those episodes.
Perhaps in the days before the internet...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Friday, March 22, 2013, 12:41:03
Lizard lick towing. Watch it


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Friday, March 22, 2013, 14:52:57
Downloaded Star Trek - The Animated Series last night to complete my collection. I now have every episode of Star Trek ever created. Currently watching STTNG for the second run through. I fucking love Star Trek.

Inb4: You're a massive geeeeeeek


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Friday, March 22, 2013, 19:56:57
I've just finished the two series of Game of Thrones and loved them, it sets up for Series 3 brilliantly appealing to every inch of my nerdability.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, March 22, 2013, 19:58:03
San Marino v England on now. It doesn't get much better.  :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, March 22, 2013, 20:04:37
Their ground's like oxfords, but the fence is green and has trees


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: dalumpimunki on Friday, March 22, 2013, 20:15:17
I've just finished the two series of Game of Thrones and loved them, it sets up for Series 3 brilliantly appealing to every inch of my nerdability.

If we're playing "look at me I'm a massive geek" then I should mention how much I like Battlestar Galactica, Caprica and the last couple of seasons of Fringe.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, March 22, 2013, 20:24:48
Twin Peaks is the worst for that. The second half of season 2 is utterly pointless.

Damn fine season and a half before it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Friday, March 22, 2013, 21:27:39
If we're playing "look at me I'm a massive geek" then I should mention how much I like Battlestar Galactica, Caprica and the last couple of seasons of Fringe.

Loved Fringe, watched it from beginning to end at broadcast speed.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: donkey on Friday, March 22, 2013, 22:14:43
Lizard lick towing. Watch it

That is a good call.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: donkey on Friday, March 22, 2013, 22:17:27
Loved Fringe, watched it from beginning to end at broadcast speed.

Me too.  No episode was complete unless Olivia ran somewhere...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Friday, March 22, 2013, 22:20:43
Did 3 series and got bored, did walter ever wear an SS uniform?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Friday, March 22, 2013, 23:05:01
Went stale in the middle but series 4 onwards it completely changed


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Saturday, March 23, 2013, 20:42:08
Boss on More4 earlier this week

As a sucker for a US political drama I enjoyed the first episode, Kelsey Grammer is pretty impressive.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Sunday, March 24, 2013, 14:02:51
Boss on More4 earlier this week

As a sucker for a US political drama I enjoyed the first episode, Kelsey Grammer is pretty impressive.

oooh me to, I'll hunt this out


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: dalumpimunki on Sunday, March 24, 2013, 15:31:50
oooh me to, I'll hunt this out

Have you seen the netflix remake of House of Cards yet?

Sign up for the 1 month free membership and you can watch the whole thing over a week for bugger all.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Sunday, March 24, 2013, 17:24:40
Last chance to catch The Challenger, the BBC's great feature length drama about Richard Feynman's efforts to uncover the scientific and political truth behind the challenger disaster, before it gets taken down from iPlayer on Monday.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Sunday, March 24, 2013, 21:29:52
Last chance to catch The Challenger, the BBC's great feature length drama about Richard Feynman's efforts to uncover the scientific and political truth behind the challenger disaster, before it gets taken down from iPlayer on Monday.

Gonna check this out tonight.  Is it decent?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Sunday, March 24, 2013, 21:33:26
Have you seen the netflix remake of House of Cards yet?

Sign up for the 1 month free membership and you can watch the whole thing over a week for bugger all.

I found Netflix a complete Cunt to cancel, ordered a new Cash Card with a different number in the end.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Sunday, March 24, 2013, 21:39:11
Downloaded Seasons 4 and 5 of the simpsons, with seasons 6-9 on the go currently. It's easy to forget how good it used to be


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, March 24, 2013, 21:43:16
Downloaded Seasons 4 and 5 of the simpsons, with seasons 6-9 on the go currently. It's easy to forget how good it used to be

The glory era includes some the most breathtakingly amazing writing television will ever enjoy.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bukkake Regiment on Sunday, March 24, 2013, 22:10:27
Eclipsed only by South Park in the animated comedy stakes. Not a fan of Family Guy, must be the only person on the planet who doesn't like it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, March 24, 2013, 22:23:09
I like Family Guy but it can be a bit hit and miss at times.

Last chance to catch The Challenger, the BBC's great feature length drama about Richard Feynman's efforts to uncover the scientific and political truth behind the challenger disaster, before it gets taken down from iPlayer on Monday.

I'll give it a go, its available through Sky on demand.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, March 25, 2013, 09:36:55
I watched The Challenger last night. Thought it was a good portrayal of Feynman, if a little over dramaticised.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Monday, March 25, 2013, 12:02:34
I watched The Challenger last night. Thought it was a good portrayal of Feynman, if a little over dramaticised.

The generic hero-walking-away-on-white-house-lawn ending did make me facepalm a bit. I also think Feynman as a personality in real life was more permanently enthused than he was played in this.

But it ticked so many boxes on my drama thumbs up lists I was willing to forgive it:

True story
Tragedy everyone knows but a story behind it not everyone does
Detective story
Political cover up (I love all programs about political cover ups)
Maverick lead character with brilliant scientific mind
Ethical and scientific flaws in pompous management exposed by brilliant scientific mind
Twist at end

British made programs like this come along on TV more rarely than Halley's Comet passes over the earth.

Still available until 10.30pm tonight for anyone interested.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, March 25, 2013, 12:16:58
I must admit that I wasn't so aware of the attempted cover up, so the programme did add that educational aspect for me.

Brilliantly, as it finished, I flicked over to BBC Four to find A Beautiful Mind starting, so had an evening of Nobel Laureates.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Monday, March 25, 2013, 18:31:01
Agree with Barry, running out of ideas I think.
Yeah they only have another what 17 books to carry on from.......


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Monday, March 25, 2013, 18:33:29
My memory of Carnivale was that I liked it but that it turned into a bit of a dogs dinner. Looking back it was probably the result of the writers trying to truncate the story line so that it concluded in season 2. Same thing happened with Jericho. Sort of the reverse of the problem that Heroes and Lost had, where both had at least one season where they looked like they were marking time because they didn't know how to finish them.
Wasnt the writers strike going on around that time? i remember Lost and Heroes going abit sci wiff around that time.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Monday, March 25, 2013, 18:54:00
Downloaded Seasons 4 and 5 of the simpsons, with seasons 6-9 on the go currently. It's easy to forget how good it used to be

I'm currently re-watching them too (in order, because I'm just that anal). On season 9. It used to be so good!

The Challenger was fucking great, if a bit over-dramatised. Superb example of the scientific method being THE most important tool humanity has ever developed. And screw politicians, seriously.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: thedarkprince on Monday, March 25, 2013, 19:19:26
Really enjoyed The Challenger, missed it first time round but caught it on iPlayer yesterday.

Was only 5 or 6 at the time of this but remember watching the news with my dad and its piqued my interest ever since.

Guess it highlights the pitfalls of massive government agencies who take risks to chase funding. Hopefully the private sector don't fall into the same traps.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Monday, March 25, 2013, 19:47:36
I must admit that I wasn't so aware of the attempted cover up.

Was there any attempted cover up? Came across to me that it was a handful of incompetent people working in broken management structures, more of a cover their arses than a full blown cover up. The whole incident is now used a lot as a case study in areas such as whistle blowing, communications and group decision making - as similar disasters often are. Just a pity it always needs something bad to happen before people start doing something about things they know are wrong and they shouldn't be doing. Unfortunately most people choose the easy life instead.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 23:38:18
Anybody else watch The Mimic (BBC3 I think)?  Had me chuckling with relative frequency.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 23:53:02
Anybody else watch The Mimic (BBC3 I think)?  Had me chuckling with relative frequency.

I've been meaning to watch it having felt sufficiently intrigued by the adverts but haven't got around to it yet. Don't think it's on BBC3 though. If it is then I immediately withdraw my tentative interest.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 23:55:42
I've been meaning to watch it having felt sufficiently intrigued by the adverts but haven't got around to it yet. Don't think it's on BBC3 though. If it is then I immediately withdraw my tentative interest.

You're quite right, it was channel 4

http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/vy9v2/the-mimic--03042013


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Thursday, March 28, 2013, 09:33:17
Caught the first 2 episodes of Parks and Recreation season 2 last night on bbc 4... think I'll have to acquire season 1 pretty sharpish and catch up, it was great.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Sunday, March 31, 2013, 02:02:25
If anyone watches The Voice on catchup, what is the song playing in the background when the girl with the funny eyes is introduced (starts at 45.34 in).


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, March 31, 2013, 07:38:15
Revolution - whilst I quite enjoyed it I think deep down I know that it was poor enough for cancellation without massive improvement.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sussex on Sunday, March 31, 2013, 07:54:47
I felt a bit uncomfortable when the blind girl was on and they couldn't see. Probably me just being too sensitive. I'll go slaughter some newborn lambs later to make up for it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sippo on Sunday, March 31, 2013, 08:57:05
The life's too short special was superb last night.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Sunday, March 31, 2013, 09:12:30
Caught the first 2 episodes of Parks and Recreation season 2 last night on bbc 4... think I'll have to acquire season 1 pretty sharpish and catch up, it was great.

It's very good. Halfway through season 5 in America at the moment, and it only really gets better


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, March 31, 2013, 09:13:59
They haven't even got to the best of Ron Swanson, Bert Macklin or Jean-Ralphio.

The lucky bastards have so much to look forward to.

Also, I thought Revolution was far too rambling. It won't last.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: dalumpimunki on Sunday, March 31, 2013, 09:26:44
If anyone watches The Voice on catchup, what is the song playing in the background when the girl with the funny eyes is introduced (starts at 45.34 in).

It's Adele; "Make you feel my love".


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Sunday, March 31, 2013, 09:39:38
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlLyZEfGQIU

Clubs. Girls. Dancing. Naked. Mom?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, March 31, 2013, 09:40:58
Cuz I'm technically homeleeeeeeeeeeeeeess.

I used Jean-Ralphio's advice when doing a best man speech.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNkSHC7JTlE


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: woolster on Sunday, March 31, 2013, 20:04:54
Has series 3 of mad dogs started on sky one yet, thought it was due to start in march


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, March 31, 2013, 20:13:20
Has series 3 of mad dogs started on sky one yet, thought it was due to start in march

April, but I heard it was put back to June. Can't find a link yet..

---
Ahhhh Beesley's tweet:

@maxbeesley7

OK so #MADDOGS3 is being shown in June,sorry for delay hope you all remember it! I promise you wont be dissapointed. !@sky1insider


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: woolster on Sunday, March 31, 2013, 20:15:19
April, but I heard it was put back to June. Can't find a link yet..
cheers batch


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, April 1, 2013, 21:33:58
The new Jonathan Creek special.

All so good until the last 10 minutes. That ending was absolute shite.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Monday, April 1, 2013, 21:41:13
Quite agree Sam.First 80 mins had me spellbound but that denouement was embarrassingly bad.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Monday, April 1, 2013, 21:42:45
The Village was decent-reminded me so much of my childhood!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: joteddyred on Monday, April 1, 2013, 21:54:18
The new Jonathan Creek special.

All so good until the last 10 minutes. That ending was absolute shite.

Utterly pathetic ending.  My 5 year old could have done better.

I'm quite enjoying Broadchurch on ITV and also the Following.  It's become ridiculously implausible, but I'm still hooked.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DiV on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 06:21:18
Got round to watching Jonathan Creek, same opinion as others.

What happened and how it happened was all pretty good. Why it happened though, ridiculous.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 08:41:55
The Village was decent-reminded me so much of my childhood!

I didn't know you were that old adje!  :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Langers on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 09:28:39
Anyone watch the first episode of the new Game of Thrones?

It seems to be straying further and further away from the books, which is a shame. Still bloody good though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 09:47:35
Been laid up in bed with a cold all weekend so went through the first series of Dexter. Loved it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 18:27:13
I didn't know you were that old adje!  :)

99 next january


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 18:37:42
Dr Who is not what it was. Not enjoyed it much recently. Really good comeback with Eccllestone and Tennant was good but the story lines started to get shit towards the end of him. Its forgotten who the audience is - don't treat us as adults, treat us as kids.
Decent start for Revolution last week and can't wait for Walking dead Series IV.


Title: Re: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 18:55:17
99 next january
If fairness you've aged well.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 19:03:25
If fairness you've aged well.

Thanks mate-its the hair!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 19:06:14
Dr Who and Johnathan Creek were both big let-downs for me this week.


Title: Re: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 19:06:27
Thanks mate-its the hair!
That's me fucked then.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 19:37:07
Ha sorry mate,no offence!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 19:43:37
For all of you Game of Thrones fans, here is a gallery of the leading ladies.

http://www.kontraband.com/pics/36052/Game-Of-Thrones-Leading-Ladies/?gpage=1#show (http://www.kontraband.com/pics/36052/Game-Of-Thrones-Leading-Ladies/?gpage=1#show)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 19:59:37
For all of you Game of Thrones fans, here is a gallery of the leading ladies.

http://www.kontraband.com/pics/36052/Game-Of-Thrones-Leading-Ladies/?gpage=1#show (http://www.kontraband.com/pics/36052/Game-Of-Thrones-Leading-Ladies/?gpage=1#show)

Did you see that Northern Ginger one (lives North of the wall) on the Jonathan Ross show?  Wossy was taking the piss out of the fact that in real life she has the poshest voice he has ever heard.

Here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql6y3RC-Ni4


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 20:07:00
Not watched any of Game Of Thrones, will get round to it at some point.
However, i've seen clips of it, and there's a blonde in it that is fucking outstanding and worth watching just for her alone.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 20:09:17
Crixussss noooooooooooooooo.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 20:16:30
Not watched any of Game Of Thrones, will get round to it at some point.
However, i've seen clips of it, and there's a blonde in it that is fucking outstanding and worth watching just for her alone.

Game of Thrones = soft porn for geeks.

That blonde is fit, gets her kit off as well.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 20:32:54
Dr Who is not what it was. Not enjoyed it much recently. Really good comeback with Eccllestone and Tennant was good but the story lines started to get shit towards the end of him. Its forgotten who the audience is - don't treat us as adults, treat us as kids.

Doctor Who has changed considerably since RTD left it in Moffat's hands. It has become darker and more serious with plots that are becoming increasingly frustrating to follow due to story arcs that arc over a two-part series...I'm getting a bit tired of it as well.

I've been watching Buffy on Netflix and I'd never really appreciated how brilliant Joss Whedon is before now.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 20:38:03
Did you see that Northern Ginger one (lives North of the wall) on the Jonathan Ross show?  Wossy was taking the piss out of the fact that in real life she has the poshest voice he has ever heard.

She is amazing. Two thumbs up. Would give a kidney for an evening with her.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 20:45:42
She is amazing. Two thumbs up. Would give a kidney for an evening with her.

 :thumb: :thumb:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Langers on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 20:49:41
She is amazing. Two thumbs up. Would give a kidney for an evening with her.

There are plenty of nude scenes with her character in the book. Lets prey they included them in the show...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 21:00:10
There are plenty of nude scenes with her character in the book. Lets prey they included them in the show...

Redheads who aren't 'too' pretty (Amy Pond, for example, is 'too' pretty) for some reason really get me.

Jon Snow, you are a lucky bastard.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 21:01:30
Redheads who aren't 'too' pretty (Amy Pond, for example, is 'too' pretty) for some reason really get me.

Jon Snow, you are a lucky bastard.
before someone else says it:

gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 21:05:29
before someone else says it:

gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Haha.  Amy Pond might be the pinnacle of fictional womanhood for me.  "Too pretty" in as much as I wouldn't stand a chance but that's all.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 21:13:36
Crixussss noooooooooooooooo.

He had a good innings.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 21:14:40
Haha.  Amy Pond might be the pinnacle of fictional womanhood for me.  "Too pretty" in as much as I wouldn't stand a chance but that's all.

See I was a fat, uncool, nerdy kid at school, so girls who looked like her generally used to be fucking bitches. Perhaps that's why I don't find them attractive.

Not that I'm bitter or anything. I've nearly crossed everyone off of my list now...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 21:15:48
He had a good innings.

I knew it was coming, obviously, hoped they'd re-written history in a way. Interestingly they could leave some ambiguity over Spartacus himself.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Kinky Tom on Thursday, April 4, 2013, 02:29:19
Did you see that Northern Ginger one (lives North of the wall) on the Jonathan Ross show?  Wossy was taking the piss out of the fact that in real life she has the poshest voice he has ever heard.

Here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql6y3RC-Ni4

i can't quite put in to words how outrageously attractive i find that girl - i want one and i want it now.  out of this world hot, but i have a full on lust for gingers.  i cannot understand why other men don't like them?  ginger over blonde for me any day of the week.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Thursday, April 4, 2013, 04:37:26
Any one managed to watch Legit?  Australian comic Jim Jeffries taking the piss out of the yanks


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, April 4, 2013, 07:12:05
Any one managed to watch Legit?  Australian comic Jim Jeffries taking the piss out of the yanks

It's a bit like 'Louie'. I've liked it so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Thursday, April 4, 2013, 10:25:53
I'm currently watching nothing but arrested development over and over again in preparation for all the new episodes in may. So excited.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Thursday, April 4, 2013, 13:48:29
I'm currently watching nothing but arrested development over and over again in preparation for all the new episodes in may. So excited.

Not long now. 15 episodes. 26th May.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Thursday, April 4, 2013, 20:45:08
I've just started watching Castle from the start. Caught one episode on a transatlantic flight ages ago because there was nothing else to watch and I kind of love Nathan Fillion.

It should be 'just another cop show with weird premise', but it really really isn't.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Summerof69 on Thursday, April 4, 2013, 20:52:14
I've just started watching Castle from the start. Caught one episode on a transatlantic flight ages ago because there was nothing else to watch and I kind of love Nathan Fillion.

It should be 'just another cop show with weird premise', but it really really isn't.

And it helps that Stana Katic (Beckett) is fit...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Thursday, April 4, 2013, 21:00:49
And it helps that Stana Katic (Beckett) is fit...

That too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Thursday, April 4, 2013, 21:07:58
My decision to start downloading it on the basis of Honky's first post has been vindicated by the following two posts :)

[url width=150 height=222]http://ilarge.listal.com/image/3844413/936full-stana-katic.jpg[/url]


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: wiggy on Thursday, April 4, 2013, 21:09:23
Dogging Tales just starting on Channel 4.

None of these people are particularly attractive.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Thursday, April 4, 2013, 21:14:14
Dogging Tales just starting on Channel 4.

None of these people are particularly attractive.

You're surprised?

Any programme like that on anything other than BBC 1/4 is just going to be a freakshow.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Thursday, April 4, 2013, 21:29:59
Furry triangle & dogging guidelines.

Educational stuff this


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Thursday, April 4, 2013, 22:00:10
Series 2 of Dexter done. Great viewing, just couldn't stop watching it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Friday, April 5, 2013, 05:39:08
Series 2 of Dexter done. Great viewing, just couldn't stop watching it.

Series 4 onwards is when it really gets properly good the writers put in some real effort. Series 1-3 seem weak in comparison.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Friday, April 5, 2013, 20:17:58
Di Canio getting a bit of a roasting on HIGNFY.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Sunday, April 7, 2013, 22:48:26
Watching embarrassing bodies


Ouch  ???


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Sunday, April 7, 2013, 22:53:12
Series 4 onwards is when it really gets properly good the writers put in some real effort. Series 1-3 seem weak in comparison.

4 is the best of all I think.

Might have to rewatch it. Trinity *shudder*


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Sunday, April 7, 2013, 23:04:41
Watching embarrassing bodies


Ouch  ???

Never understood the psychology of people on that show.

"I'm too embarassed to show this to my doctor."
"What about millions of people on national TV?"
"Okay!"


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Thursday, April 11, 2013, 20:44:01
Not Going Out is the funniest British sitcom ever. Fact.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Thursday, April 11, 2013, 20:46:54
Not Going Out is the funniest British sitcom ever. Fact.

Not sure if serious, but I think the one where they were trying to buy drugs was very funny.  Not the best sitcom but certainly not the worst (e.g. My Family, Mrs Browns Boys, Benidorm or Miranda).


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Thursday, April 11, 2013, 20:57:24
Totally serious. Fact.

That Drugs episode has my favourite lines;

Lee  : I can be civilised. I'll have an evening of blues and jazz. Dig out the old seven inches.
Lucy : By "blues and jazz" I'm guessing you mean blue movies and jazz magazines?
Lee  : Yeah. And "by dig out the old..."

Think the problem with a lot of sitcoms is that they age really badly. Only Fools & Horses seems shit when I watch it now.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, April 11, 2013, 23:24:42
certainly not the worst (e.g. My Family, Mrs Browns Boys, Benidorm or Miranda).

I liked the first 2 series of Benidorm ...The others are shite though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, April 12, 2013, 12:17:14
Secret eaters.

"Why have I put on all this weight? I only consume about 1800 calories a day"

The last one I saw it turned out to be 4200 calories per day :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Friday, April 12, 2013, 12:20:58
Totally serious. Fact.

That Drugs episode has my favourite lines;

Lee  : I can be civilised. I'll have an evening of blues and jazz. Dig out the old seven inches.
Lucy : By "blues and jazz" I'm guessing you mean blue movies and jazz magazines?
Lee  : Yeah. And "by dig out the old..."

Think the problem with a lot of sitcoms is that they age really badly. Only Fools & Horses seems shit when I watch it now.

Maybe from the same episode but the bit that got me was:

Quote
The kind of steroids that make you grow an extra penis.

Anabolic?

No, just a penis.

Fucking brilliant :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Friday, April 12, 2013, 12:21:11
Series 4 onwards is when it really gets properly good the writers put in some real effort. Series 1-3 seem weak in comparison.

Yeah series 4 was intense, I'm about half way through series 5 now.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DiV on Friday, April 12, 2013, 17:09:51
Think the problem with a lot of sitcoms is that they age really badly. Only Fools & Horses seems shit when I watch it now.

Where when I go back and watch any episode of Only Fools and Horses there will be at least 2 proper laugh out loud moments for me....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bedford Red on Friday, April 12, 2013, 17:21:01
Not Going Out is the funniest British sitcom ever. Fact.

I really like this, but i wasn't taken with the first episode of episode 6 last week, i thought it missed Tim Vine a lot, shame he's left. Hopefully episode 2 will seem better to me tonight.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Friday, April 12, 2013, 17:22:30
Was that the one with the rabbit? I know the plot is usually quite stupid, but that was a bit too far stupid.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bedford Red on Friday, April 12, 2013, 17:25:24
Was that the one with the rabbit? I know the plot is usually quite stupid, but that was a bit too far stupid.

Yeah it was, and yes i agree with you....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bukkake Regiment on Friday, April 12, 2013, 17:39:39
Totally serious. Fact.

That Drugs episode has my favourite lines;

Lee  : I can be civilised. I'll have an evening of blues and jazz. Dig out the old seven inches.
Lucy : By "blues and jazz" I'm guessing you mean blue movies and jazz magazines?
Lee  : Yeah. And "by dig out the old..."

Think the problem with a lot of sitcoms is that they age really badly. Only Fools & Horses seems shit when I watch it now.
People like you don't deserve freedom of speech when you say such silly things.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Friday, April 12, 2013, 17:51:35
I really like this, but i wasn't taken with the first episode of episode 6 last week, i thought it missed Tim Vine a lot, shame he's left. Hopefully episode 2 will seem better to me tonight.

Agree with that, it was poor last week


Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Friday, April 12, 2013, 17:54:02
Stewart Lee does a good piece on Only Fools, well worth a watch on YouTube.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Friday, April 12, 2013, 18:09:20
British sitcoms don't get any better than Spaced in my eyes.

I haven't seen Not Going Out but Lee Mack irritated the shit out of me whenever I saw him on panel shows and as a result I think I sort of lumped him in with Miranda Hart and her ilk


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Friday, April 12, 2013, 18:17:13
The gun fight is, and always will be (probably), my favourite scene from any TV show ever.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Friday, April 12, 2013, 19:07:29
British sitcoms don't get any better than Spaced in my eyes.


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Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: WEBBERhyde on Friday, April 12, 2013, 20:40:12
Not going out is painful to watch...complete shit.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Friday, April 12, 2013, 20:56:19
Not going out is painful to watch...complete shit.

I know where you've coming from but this still raises a smile for me, and that's better than half the shit on tv

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1LYtgD024Y

Plus Sally Bretton is occasionally worth watching it for.




Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Friday, April 12, 2013, 21:13:55
Only fools, the royle family, the office. Top three in order, nothing else comes close.

Not going out is just about watchable if nothing else is on.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Friday, April 12, 2013, 21:21:33
the royle family

Early Doors, which is essentially the Royle Family on a different set, is always towards the top of my list


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Friday, April 12, 2013, 21:23:49

Spaced, The League of Gentlemen, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld and Extras must all be up there too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Friday, April 12, 2013, 21:25:56
For recentish stuff  the inbetweeners was superb(movie excused)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Friday, April 12, 2013, 21:27:15
For recentish stuff  the inbetweeners was superb(movie excused)

The movie was a bit of a shame, but it was totally predictable that it would be shit.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Friday, April 12, 2013, 21:32:18
It was a bit of a letdown. The scene where they dance over to the group of birds had me in tears mind you


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: WEBBERhyde on Friday, April 12, 2013, 21:33:25
Nothing has challenged The Thick of It for me. Curb is up there.

I still sit down and watch Father Ted and laugh every time...can't get enough of it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Friday, April 12, 2013, 21:39:07
Garth Merenghi's Darkplace.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Friday, April 12, 2013, 21:43:45
Nothing has challenged The Thick of It for me. Curb is up there.

I still sit down and watch Father Ted and laugh every time...can't get enough of it.

Can't believe I forgot Father Ted - one of the best lines ever:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBwwcU2c3u4


Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Friday, April 12, 2013, 21:48:15
I could list loads of brilliant British sitcoms but Spaced is by far and away my favourite.

Pretty much anything that Graham Linehan or Chris Morris are involved with are great.


Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Friday, April 12, 2013, 21:53:58
I could list loads of brilliant British sitcoms but Spaced is by far and away my favourite.

Pretty much anything that Graham Linehan or Chris Morris are involved with are great.

I'd agree with that. 

I really enjoyed the IT Crowd.  On the surface it seems like a cheesey/throwaway comedy, but there is always a thread of satire and a couple of belly-laughs per episode.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Friday, April 12, 2013, 22:18:33
Peep Show, Inbetweeners, Mighty Boosh, I.T Crowd, Black books Garth Marenghi are probably the only decent British Comedys of the past decade, and even they are pushing the older end of that spectrum.

The current roster of sitcoms are pure shit. Shit puns as in that youtube clip on the last page, shit slapstick (e.g. Miranda) or whatever the fuck Mrs browns boys is meant to be

The only consistently funny TV shows are the panel shows, and thats only because they're a vaguely themed stand up vehicle.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Friday, April 12, 2013, 22:29:23
I liked Snuff Box, it was ridiculous.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqDbb7-dn9A


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Friday, April 12, 2013, 22:31:26
Peep Show, Inbetweeners, Mighty Boosh, I.T Crowd, Black books Garth Marenghi are probably the only decent British Comedys of the past decade, and even they are pushing the older end of that spectrum.

The current roster of sitcoms are pure shit. Shit puns as in that youtube clip on the last page, shit slapstick (e.g. Miranda) or whatever the fuck Mrs browns boys is meant to be

The only consistently funny TV shows are the panel shows, and thats only because they're a vaguely themed stand up vehicle.

It is difficult to think of anything recent that could contend with the ones you've mentioned.

I caught a few minutes of something truly awful the other night, Plebs, and something even worse last year called something like Beaver Falls?  Unbelievable that these things get commissioned.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Friday, April 12, 2013, 22:39:07
Does snuff box = Whiskey! I've seen bits of it if so, Matt Berry is a funny man


Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Friday, April 12, 2013, 22:39:30
Yep


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Friday, April 12, 2013, 22:43:56
I saw Matt Berry's band years ago - Very weird but ultimately a very good night.

Listening to 'One Track Lover' live was great.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: WEBBERhyde on Friday, April 12, 2013, 22:44:45
Can't believe I forgot Father Ted - one of the best lines ever:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBwwcU2c3u4

http://www.youtube.com/#/watch?v=AuKQkj4AN2w

Stuff like this is just what makes Ted so hilarious every time I watch it. Linehan is a genius...pretty sure it's him that provides the killer blow at the end of this clip. Fecking tragedy what happened to Dermot Morgan, just as he was on the cusp of making it big thanks to Ted.

Armando Ianucci is another hero...classic partridge...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxZ5AKDvyfU

Not sure if I should admit it, but i think New Girl is brilliant...and it's got Zoey Dechannelle in it...ooofff.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Friday, April 12, 2013, 23:01:25
BBC3 has basically sucked the life out of British comedy.

It is an abomination of a channel, with a commissioning brief built exclusively it seems on the basis of a very narrow Daily Mail-esque middle-age middle-management view of what they think constitutes youth culture today. A patronising and insulting underestimation of the tastes of their stated demographic that has resulted in almost nothing with any chance of standing up to the scrutiny of posterity being produced on that channel to date.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Friday, April 12, 2013, 23:16:47
BBC3 has basically sucked the life out of British comedy.

It is an abomination of a channel, with a commissioning brief built exclusively it seems on the basis of a very narrow Daily Mail-esque middle-age middle-management view of what they think constitutes youth culture today. A patronising and insulting underestimation of the tastes of their stated demographic that has resulted in almost nothing with any chance of standing up to the scrutiny of posterity being produced on that channel to date.



You're talking about Lee Nelson's Well Good Show, aren't you?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Saturday, April 13, 2013, 09:26:40
You're talking about Lee Nelson's Well Good Show, aren't you?

It's certainly high up on the list.

Though the rant was initiated by seeing a very annoying advert on the BBC for something called 'Sweat The Small Stuff' with another smug but unfunny twenty-something hipster presenter of the sort better described than I ever could by the clip below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhAr_UeroCk


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Saturday, April 13, 2013, 09:41:31
Lots of People watch these shows though and for whatever reason lots of people really enjoy them.

It happens all over. Some of the best stuff in the U.S. get terrible audience figures.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Saturday, April 13, 2013, 10:02:56
football1it wank:
You're talking about Lee Nelson's Well Good Show, aren't you?
I watched around 15mins of that the other week. Mistake as it was fucking terrible


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Saturday, April 13, 2013, 10:07:43
It's certainly high up on the list.

Though the rant was initiated by seeing a very annoying advert on the BBC for something called 'Sweat The Small Stuff' with another smug but unfunny twenty-something hipster presenter of the sort better described than I ever could by the clip below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhAr_UeroCk

Uh oh, quite like the look of that. Is that the bloke from the mighty boosh?





Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Saturday, April 13, 2013, 10:18:20
Uh oh, quite like the look of that. Is that the bloke from the mighty boosh?

Yes, the more likeable one from the Mighty Boosh, in the not exactly hilarious but spot-on satirically 'Nathan Barley' by Chris Morris and Charlie Brooker.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Saturday, April 13, 2013, 11:51:14
Agree with Spaced. Also Phoneshop is massively underrated.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Saturday, April 13, 2013, 13:03:29
Yes, the more likeable one from the Mighty Boosh, in the not exactly hilarious but spot-on satirically 'Nathan Barley' by Chris Morris and Charlie Brooker.

Nathan Barley was superb. I loved how they'd filled a series with accurate stereotypes of Brick Lane arseholes and made a good program without a single likeable character or endearing human quality in sight.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Saturday, April 13, 2013, 13:54:47
Phoneshop is massively underrated.

First time round I thought it was shite, after seeing someone on here say it was ace rewatched it.

It is indeed great!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Saturday, April 13, 2013, 14:09:42
A OWL?!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 21:13:54
Just watching a program on 4 about Syria, I have not seen or read the news in a long time.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 21:19:49
First time round I thought it was shite, after seeing someone on here say it was ace rewatched it.

It is indeed great!

Is that the show that's filmed in Sutton?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: donkey on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 21:34:04
Is that the show that's filmed in Sutton?

Started referring to yourself in the third person now?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 22:50:30
Brit cops, rapid response on sky 1 now in Swindon


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Spud on Thursday, April 18, 2013, 00:28:59
It's certainly high up on the list.

Though the rant was initiated by seeing a very annoying advert on the BBC for something called 'Sweat The Small Stuff' with another smug but unfunny twenty-something hipster presenter of the sort better described than I ever could by the clip below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhAr_UeroCk

You Bastard!

I'm going to have to go and dig out the Nathan Barley DVD I've got and rewatch the series. It's all about the 'Smoked Salmon Coffee' scene.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: london_red on Thursday, April 18, 2013, 06:25:08
Is that the show that's filmed in Sutton?

Yeah it is, the shop they used was opposite the Cock & Bull on the high street. It's now a tapas restaurant so not sure how that will work if they do another series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 08:29:05
Hoped for a few more twists in the broadchurch finale but overall it was bloody good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 08:48:28
Aye that series was good stuff

It's good to see that British TV is finally starting to learn from foreign TV in that you are allowed to have a crime drama lasting more than 2 hours max.  It's allows the characters and story lines to develop so much better


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 10:48:41
Broadchurch was the best whodunnit/thriller I have seen for a few years very impressed.

Popped into West Bay a couple of days ago as its just round the corner from us and saw Pauline Quirk filming the next series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 20:53:23
Watching Ross kemp in new Orleans on sky 2.  :eek:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 20:57:34
Really have enjoyed watching The Village......good series and Maxine Peak is brilliant.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 20:58:54
Annoyed I missed Broadchurch, heard great things.
By the time I was aware of it, episode one had been removed from catch up, which was annoying, so didn't bother. Will watch it when it comes out on DVD.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 21:02:34
Can't remember what it's called, but that new Ben Elton show is probably the worst thing I've seen ever. Wouldn't even have been funny in the 80's, which is when I presume the scripts were written. They should get sued for falsely advertising it as a comedy.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 21:03:33
Boss is good. Some tits on show as well!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 22:35:55
Really have enjoyed watching The Village......good series and Maxine Peak is brilliant.
started well. Last 2 weeks have been weird though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: RWB Robin on Thursday, May 2, 2013, 07:43:01
Can't remember what it's called, but that new Ben Elton show is probably the worst thing I've seen ever. Wouldn't even have been funny in the 80's, which is when I presume the scripts were written. They should get sued for falsely advertising it as a comedy.

Agreed....absolute crap, and, as an Elton fan, very disappointing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, May 2, 2013, 08:11:03
The Wright Way, watched about 10 minutes and gave up.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Thursday, May 2, 2013, 08:13:35
Boss is good. Some tits on show as well!

That blonde bird is pure filth, brilliant

All round excellent program


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, May 2, 2013, 08:24:11
Season 2 of Boss is already avaialble to download.  I have got both seasons downloaded ready to watch, haven't got around to it yet.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Thursday, May 2, 2013, 09:33:18
I found an episode of 8 out of 10 Cats on youtube where they did Countdown.

Rachel Riley drawing a cock and balls on the white board and then writing an answer to the maths question on the shaft must be one of TV's greatest moments.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, May 2, 2013, 13:45:15
Finished my second run through (in a row) of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Deep Space Nine next.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Thursday, May 2, 2013, 14:45:59
Half way through series 7 of Dexter and for some reason I'm still watching Revolution.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Thursday, May 2, 2013, 14:48:16
Finished my second run through (in a row) of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Deep Space Nine next.

I'm hoping they'll show the new HD version on TV. Fuck paying £40 a season for it again.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Thursday, May 2, 2013, 15:23:51
I'm currently going through Sons of Anarchy on Netflix... it's terrible, but I keep watching it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Thursday, May 2, 2013, 16:10:38
In where I am in Breaking Bad (S2E10) Walt has just squared up to the bald-headed police officer family friend at the pool party. And the lawyer character, Saul Goodman, just appeared and is fucking great.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Thursday, May 2, 2013, 16:14:19
Saul should get his own spin-off.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, May 2, 2013, 16:24:10
I'm hoping they'll show the new HD version on TV. Fuck paying £40 a season for it again.

You buy TV series?! Hahahhahahahahahhahahaaa


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, May 2, 2013, 16:31:46
In where I am in Breaking Bad (S2E10) Walt has just squared up to the bald-headed police officer family friend at the pool party. And the lawyer character, Saul Goodman, just appeared and is fucking great.

You're ploughing through Breaking Bad at the right time what with the final episodes coming up this summer.

It's just glorious.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Thursday, May 2, 2013, 16:35:46
You buy TV series?! Hahahhahahahahahhahahaaa

Once upon a time the internet didn't exist and when it did come in to existence it was slow, very slow. This was an age where the downloading of high quality video from the internet wasn't an option, leaving the poor people of the time no other option but to purchase what were known as VHS tapes or DVDs.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bukkake Regiment on Thursday, May 2, 2013, 16:54:11
You buy TV series?! Hahahhahahahahahhahahaaa
I buy cd's, dvd's etc. I prefer to own a physical object rather than a download.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bukkake Regiment on Thursday, May 2, 2013, 16:56:33
Anyone been watching Parks and Recreation? I'm enjoying it, similar to The Office US.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Thursday, May 2, 2013, 17:15:19
Anyone been watching Parks and Recreation? I'm enjoying it, similar to The Office US.

It's made by the same people, was originally going to be a spin off from The Office.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, May 2, 2013, 19:05:52
I buy cd's, dvd's etc. I prefer to own a physical object rather than a download.

You keep that for your essays  ;)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: joteddyred on Thursday, May 2, 2013, 21:47:42
The following finished last night.  Not really sure where the second series is going to go after everything that happened in the last 5 minutes?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, May 2, 2013, 21:59:34
Repo man  :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: dalumpimunki on Friday, May 3, 2013, 15:37:10
I'm currently going through Sons of Anarchy on Netflix... it's terrible, but I keep watching it.

I've tried to watch this twice now and can't get past the first episode. The same with Prison Break. I just can't get engaged with it.

Oddly though I've watched the new original series Hemlock Grove straight through in under a fortnight. Even though it's utter bollocks, it's sort of entertaining bollocks.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Friday, May 3, 2013, 16:48:35
Thoroughly enjoyed "The Following" although it was pretty much the same every week .Lost its way a bit with Joe Carroll losing his serial killer/cult leader "cool" in the last couple of episodes.I hope Emma will be the main protagonist in the second series as she had a real chilling air about her.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Thursday, May 9, 2013, 20:08:46
Oh dear God.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2013/may/09/everybody-loves-raymond-lee-mack (http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2013/may/09/everybody-loves-raymond-lee-mack)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bukkake Regiment on Thursday, May 9, 2013, 20:18:24
I love Everybody Loves Raymond, but it won't work in a British format.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Thursday, May 9, 2013, 22:35:14
Exporting Raymond is a must see


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Saturday, May 11, 2013, 10:00:16
I'm not going to lie that community has its peaks and troughs, but writing it off at the beginning of season two is stupid. A lot of people got a bit uppity about the episodes in season four because of behind the scenes changes, but I honestly find that newer episodes on individual merit arent that much worse

Just been renewed for a 5th season.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Saturday, May 11, 2013, 10:04:38
Yeah I've seen. Later seasons are always going to be compared to it's earlier ones, and they're always going to suffer as a result. On individual merit though I've found season 4 to be more than decent (opening episode and puppet episode aside).


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Saturday, May 11, 2013, 14:35:00
Yeah I've seen. Later seasons are always going to be compared to it's earlier ones, and they're always going to suffer as a result. On individual merit though I've found season 4 to be more than decent (opening episode and puppet episode aside).

The writers of Community are, in my opinion, currently trying too hard. I won't back down from that and I don't think it's an uppity observation. If you strip everything that's good about the show behind-the-scenes then there's going to be a dip in quality and for me, Community suffered a significant dip during (this season alone).

The U.S. Office suffered the same a couple of seasons ago. Seinfeld experienced a mild lull in quality when Larry David left and it goes on and on.

It happens and it's probably good that NBC have given Community the same chances as 30 Rock and Parks & Rec had/have received as Community has room to get back on top.

A lot of the best U.S. comedy on mainstream channels get minimal audiences and it baffles me.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, May 11, 2013, 14:38:40
Just finished watching Banshee.  Worth sticking with, it's decent if you like that kind of thing


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 12:43:40
Just seen this about the new Doctor Who bird.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2324099/Jenna-Louise-Coleman-reveals-doesnt-dating-far-shy.html

I would smash her back doors in all day long.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 22:19:41
Today I caught three or four minutes of 'The Wright Way (http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-reviews/wright-way-new-bbc-comedy-1856876)' by Ben Elton (I didn't realise it was by him until after I caught it).

What a shambles, probably the worst thing I have ever seen on TV.  It reminded me of 'When the Whistle Blows' (from Extras) but without the irony or humour.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 22:20:34
He used to be funny once didn't he? Much like Steve Martin.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 22:21:19
He's to be funny once didn't he? Much like Steve Martin.

Yeah, but Steve Martin would have to resort to being a back-street abortionist to sink this low...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: wiggy on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 07:38:45
I saw Ben Elton live a couple of times back in the 80's - the best stand up comedy perfprmances I have seen.

I hate it when a celeb you liked becomes shit.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 08:41:12
I saw Ben Elton live a couple of times back in the 80's - the best stand up comedy perfprmances I have seen.

I hate it when a celeb you liked becomes shit.
Its all down to the secret of comedy................................timing!

Elton was good in the 80s because his overall message was about poking fun at the establishment and commenting on how shit things were and what a bunch of bastards the Tories were. Strong acerbic wit backed up by some strong actors around him - Rik Mayall and Rowan Atkinson being two.

Dave Allen was another one who was brilliantly funny at the time. But the majority of his comedy came from poking fun at authority and the Catholic church, which was such a taboo thing to do at the time that it resulted in death threats from the IRA.

Fact is, that everyone and everything has a shelf life.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: wiggy on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 09:23:16
Its all down to the secret of comedy................................timing!

Elton was good in the 80s because his overall message was about poking fun at the establishment and commenting on how shit things were and what a bunch of bastards the Tories were. Strong acerbic wit backed up by some strong actors around him - Rik Mayall and Rowan Atkinson being two.

Dave Allen was another one who was brilliantly funny at the time. But the majority of his comedy came from poking fun at authority and the Catholic church, which was such a taboo thing to do at the time that it resulted in death threats from the IRA.

Fact is, that everyone and everything has a shelf life.

It wasn't all politics with him though, in the live show. Yes he had a fantastic sketch about Maggie Thatcher masturbating, but his best bit was probably a non-political one about motorway service station toilets.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 10:33:58
I watched a documentary called 'Skint' the other day. Proof, if proof be needed, that Scunthorpe is an absolute hovel.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 12:12:24
I watched a documentary called 'Skint' the other day. Proof, if proof be needed, that Scunthorpe is an absolute hovel.

Ah, I saw the trailer for that but didn't realise where it was set.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 12:26:44
I watched a documentary called 'Skint' the other day. Proof, if proof be needed, that Scunthorpe is an absolute hovel.
I watched that, it was quite funny. I thought the shoplifter turned prossie was funny, when she said " i only do blow jobs at £15 a time but that dirty whore over there will do anything you want for £10 "


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 12:35:30
It wasn't all politics with him though, in the live show.

IIRC it was only a little bit of politics there

;)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 12:40:42
I watched that, it was quite funny. I thought the shoplifter turned prossie was funny, when she said " i only do blow jobs at £15 a time but that dirty whore over there will do anything you want for £10 "

Ignoring the fact these people barely have a chance in life, it did raise a smile in places. The shoplifter was a bit of a 'character'.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 21:25:37
Danny Dyers Deadliest Men ....... geeeeeeeeeeeeezerr


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Thursday, May 16, 2013, 00:22:05
The Fall got off to a good start.Although I cant see the serial killers logic in killing really hot women whilst letting the his wife Chelle off of Hollyoaks live.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Thursday, May 16, 2013, 09:45:21
The Fall got off to a good start.Although I cant see the serial killers logic in killing really hot women whilst letting the his wife Chelle off of Hollyoaks live.
Thought I was on the music thread and you were on about this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT-ZD5Q8G2w


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Monday, May 27, 2013, 15:35:21
It's finally happened - Arrested Development is back for a nu start.

Wasn't sure with the first episode but it gets funnier - partly due to the way all the episodes overlap each other and you see things from the different characters point of view, which makes more sense of it all the further in you get.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, May 27, 2013, 17:24:20
A bit late, but really getting into big bang theory.

currently watching hannibal and elementary. both well worth a watch


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Monday, May 27, 2013, 17:30:09
It's finally happened - Arrested Development is back for a nu start.

Wasn't sure with the first episode but it gets funnier - partly due to the way all the episodes overlap each other and you see things from the different characters point of view, which makes more sense of it all the further in you get.


Watched all 15 while hungover yesterday. Was very concerned after the first couple, but by the end  some of it was best ever. It all ties together and twists so well. It's incredibly well written. It's ace


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Monday, May 27, 2013, 22:40:08
The Fall got off to a good start.Although I cant see the serial killers logic in killing really hot women whilst letting the his wife Chelle off of Hollyoaks live.

I'm loving this, another corking episode tonight.

Strangely I'm find myself hoping that matey boy gets away with it as his murders are very well executed


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 06:49:01
I'm loving this, another corking episode tonight.

Strangely I'm find myself hoping that matey boy gets away with it as his murders are very well executed


The Fall has me hooked as well!

I wasn't convinced that Gillian Anderson would make a good English cop but she is actually pretty good and the accent isn't that bad for a yank.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 07:01:23
The Fall has me hooked as well!

I wasn't convinced that Gillian Anderson would make a good English cop but she is actually pretty good and the accent isn't that bad for a yank.

Sonic Youth won't be happy with you.

Quote
With her English accent and background, Anderson was mocked and felt out of place in the American Midwest and soon adopted a Midwest accent. To this day, her accent depends on her location — for instance, in an interview with Jay Leno she spoke in an American accent, but shifted it for an interview with Michael Parkinson.

Her current accent is probably best-described as mid-Atlantic tending towards English.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 07:06:00
Sonic Youth won't be happy with you.

Her current accent is probably best-described as mid-Atlantic tending towards English.

Ah!! interesting.

Why would anyone want to live in the American Midwest anyway, stupid woman!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 07:09:40
Can't say Anderson's accent has been anything other than pretty good to my ears. There is the odd word that sounded slightly 'wrong', but we'll let her have one.

Very enjoyable this, and I read The Fall has been granted a second series too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: dalumpimunki on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 07:57:48
Ah!! interesting.

Why would anyone want to live in the American Midwest anyway, stupid woman!

I think she was about 12 so I doubt she had a lot of choice in the matter. I'm not sure Michigan can really be counted as a part of the Mid West anyway to be honest? The Great Lakes always look pretty far East to me when I look at a map.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 08:24:04
I think she was about 12 so I doubt she had a lot of choice in the matter. I'm not sure Michigan can really be counted as a part of the Mid West anyway to be honest? The Great Lakes always look pretty far East to me when I look at a map.

I thought it was Chicago she was from, which is Ill noy isn't it?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 08:29:53
I think the mid west starts at Iowa


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 12:27:30
I think the mid west starts at Iowa

Think it starts further East than that, Ohio.  But I would agree that Iowa is Midwest.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 18:19:37
Illinois, Iowa and Michigan are all part of the mid west


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 18:48:30
Finished Dexter, loved it. Seen the trailer for series 8 too, should be a pretty mad final series.

Revolution has gotten better. I actually cared about what was happening in episode 10!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: dalumpimunki on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 19:06:51
Think it starts further East than that, Ohio.  But I would agree that Iowa is Midwest.

You're right! Ohio is the first of the mid west states. Which means the mid west starts two states in from the east coast. New Jersey, Pennsylvania, then the mid-west!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 22:06:40
Today I caught three or four minutes of 'The Wright Way (http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-reviews/wright-way-new-bbc-comedy-1856876)' by Ben Elton (I didn't realise it was by him until after I caught it).

What a shambles, probably the worst thing I have ever seen on TV.  It reminded me of 'When the Whistle Blows' (from Extras) but without the irony or humour.
I don't think I have ever seen a worse sitcom in my life.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 22:12:36
I don't think I have ever seen a worse sitcom in my life.



This came close

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Top_%282009_TV_series%29



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: joteddyred on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 22:22:20
Just watched the last ever episode of Shameless.  It used to be one of my favourite programmes, but it went downhill a few series ago.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 22:26:30
Just watched the last ever episode of Shameless.  It used to be one of my favourite programmes, but it went downhill a few series ago.

Exactly my thoughts.  The first 3 or 4 series were excellent and then it started to lose its way quite badly.

Good final episode though and the last 5 mins or so were very well done I thought.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: donkey on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 22:55:35
I think the mid west starts at Iowa

I thought it was Birmingham.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 09:38:25
Alabama?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 13:00:59
Alabama?

you got the weight on your shoulders,
That's breaking your back.

[/Never Mind the Buzzcocks]


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Saturday, June 8, 2013, 14:27:18
I've just started on the sopranos. Gonna watch the lot starting from scratch. Friends have raved about it so now it's available via the sky boxsets I'm in.


Title: Re: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Saturday, June 8, 2013, 19:16:43
I've just started on the sopranos. Gonna watch the lot starting from scratch. Friends have raved about it so now it's available via the sky boxsets I'm in.
You're in for a treat.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Saturday, June 8, 2013, 19:27:01
Paulie Walnuts is god!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, June 8, 2013, 23:32:07
You're in for a treat.

This! You will love it Arriba.  I think it is in my top 3, maybe even scraping no.1


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, June 9, 2013, 09:53:22
I've watched the first 3 and already am hooked. The sky boxsets are great. Watched the first series of teachers recently as I loved that programme but came to it late.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, June 10, 2013, 10:01:41
Sopranos is one of the best TV shows ever.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, June 10, 2013, 10:08:41
Last episode of the Fall tonight. Has been good so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Monday, June 10, 2013, 11:16:19
Last episode of the Fall tonight. Has been good so far.

I watched the first three of those yesterday - very good. I like how the guy is so sly and calm about it all, I hope they fill us in on his motives for it all, other than being a right weirdo. Nice to see Mike Skinner get a big acting role, and Eric Cantona as the policeman, plus the lady from X-Files has been superb so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, June 10, 2013, 11:57:15
I watched the first three of those yesterday - very good. I like how the guy is so sly and calm about it all, I hope they fill us in on his motives for it all, other than being a right weirdo. Nice to see Mike Skinner get a big acting role, and Eric Cantona as the policeman, plus the lady from X-Files has been superb so far.

:) I didn't see the Mike Skinner resemblance before now! And Eric's accent is superb!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, June 10, 2013, 12:15:26
and Eric Cantona as the policeman,

?????

Jim Burns?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Monday, June 10, 2013, 17:33:13
Downloaded the first series of Dexter yesterday on a friend's recommendation. Any fans on here?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Kinky Tom on Monday, June 10, 2013, 17:41:46
Downloaded the first series of Dexter yesterday on a friend's recommendation. Any fans on here?

does a bear shit in the woods?

i don't think i've ever heard of anyone who has watched dexter say they didn't like it, really absorbing and compulsive viewing.

enjoy


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Monday, June 10, 2013, 17:57:15
Downloaded the first series of Dexter yesterday on a friend's recommendation. Any fans on here?
Enjoy the ride.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Monday, June 10, 2013, 18:27:59
Speaking of Dexter, you know how he brings in doughnuts to try and make himself seem normal and friendly? We've a girl started work here recently who does that with cakes. Would you be worried? My stomach seems ok with it, mind.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Monday, June 10, 2013, 18:35:04
Britains Secret Houses last night...first in a 5 part series showing 50 of the countrys finest/wackiest/weird houses.

The house near Taunton ...uncovering a 16th century mural under the old plaster.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-12306904

King Henry V111 in all his glory.......looking forward to the rest of this series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: dalumpimunki on Monday, June 10, 2013, 19:40:10
Did anyone see The Returned (Les Revenants) on 4 last night?

I sort of watched it mainly because it's in French, but it was interesting enough to anyway


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, June 10, 2013, 19:43:37
Did anyone see The Returned (Les Revenants) on 4 last night?

I sort of watched it mainly because it's in French, but it was interesting enough to anyway

Yup, there was a time subtitles=turn over. Glad I give things more of a chance these days. Thought it was quite good, though similar ideas have been one series wonders in the US. But this seemed promising.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: nochee on Monday, June 10, 2013, 20:18:47
Love/hate

http://youtu.be/AHBozZVCu-o

Awesome series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Monday, June 10, 2013, 20:25:40
Yup, there was a time subtitles=turn over. Glad I give things more of a chance these days. Thought it was quite good, though similar ideas have been one series wonders in the US. But this seemed promising.
I was like that until i watched REC the spanish zombie movie now i'm hooked on subtitled films/programs.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: dalumpimunki on Monday, June 10, 2013, 21:20:42
I was like that until i watched REC the spanish zombie movie now i'm hooked on subtitled films/programs.

And I'm sure if we dig back through this tread far enough someone will have mentioned City of Men.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Baggins on Monday, June 10, 2013, 21:23:39
Not watching subtitled films is a bit like not reading books with no pictures.  You only have to read some lines on a screen for a couple of hours, and to not do so severely limits your film choices.  Plus, Penelope Cruz makes films in Spanish - she is worth a couple of hours of reading.  After all, your hands are still free to do as one does when Penelope is on screen...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Monday, June 10, 2013, 21:32:14
My favourite subtitled film off the top of my head is The Lives of Others.  Recall really enjoying that.

Whole film available here (need to turn the English captions on at the bottom):

Edit: Hmm, wont embed.  Here's the link: http://tinyurl.com/qhdz9wd


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, June 10, 2013, 21:37:16
New season (8) of Dexter starts on July 7th on Fox.  It is the last one, the rumour is that Dexter doesn't live happily ever after.

Rumoured to be some spin off shows in the pipeline though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Monday, June 10, 2013, 21:38:05
New season (8) of Dexter starts on July 7th on Fox.  It is the last one, the rumour is that Dexter doesn't live happily ever after.

Rumoured to be some spin off shows in the pipeline though.

I've got some catching up to do then! 


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, June 10, 2013, 22:08:10
Frustrating end to The Fall.

Do you think they has 2 endings, just in case it got canned?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 06:38:05
Frustrating end to The Fall.

Do you think they has 2 endings, just in case it got canned?

Yes thats exactly what i thought, i reckon if series 2 hadnt of been confirmed then that bird in the coma would have snuffed it. Scully would have realised her main lead had gone and matey boy had probably got away with it.

The "to be continued" after the credits pleased me greatly


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 06:41:36
Yes thats exactly what i thought, i reckon if series 2 hadnt of been confirmed then that bird in the coma would have snuffed it. Scully would have realised her main lead had gone and matey boy had probably got away with it.

The "to be continued" after the credits pleased me greatly
Looks like I don't need to bother watching it now. In other news, bruce willis is dead in sixth sense :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 09:42:09
Downloaded the first series of Dexter yesterday on a friend's recommendation. Any fans on here?

Series 8 starts soon! Wooo.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 11:51:26
The Returned seemed interesting though subtitles always make me sleepy.

I'm also enjoying Hanniball


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 13:34:17
Watched both episodes of the Date last night, they are enjoyable & funny but the bloke ( Neil Maksell ) in last nights one always seems to be in anything new that channel 4 do, he was in mimic, utopia & this as well. He was freakily good in Utopia. I also watched The Call Centre as well it was ok, funny in parts & boring in others.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: carbonwhite on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 14:32:06
Just finished season 3 of game of thrones episode 9 was a shocker completly took me by suprise.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Monday, June 17, 2013, 19:33:24
Long Lost Families back tonight at 9 on ITV.

Dont watch a lot on the box,but love this.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 10:14:36
Embarrassing Bodies.  :headhurts:

Why are prostate cameras so big?  :eek:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 10:17:17
Embarrassing Bodies.  :headhurts:

Why are prostate cameras so big?  :eek:
you probably get a smaller one if you go private :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 18:07:41
I've recently stumbled across Come Dine With Me.

It's the narrator that makes it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, June 20, 2013, 10:33:16
The narration on Come Dine With Me is fantastic. Check out the Swindon episode starring my mate Mark. Should still be available on 4oD.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, June 20, 2013, 10:43:30
Yeah I saw that, I recognised him, as i've played footie with him once before at Dorcan a few months ago.

I heard he cheated to win :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Thursday, June 20, 2013, 10:50:43
It's not the guy who used to post on here now and then is it?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, June 20, 2013, 11:05:44
He's not a town fan so I doubt it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Thursday, June 20, 2013, 17:33:19
I've just finished series 4 of Breaking Bad. WOW, Gus.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Freddies Ferret on Thursday, June 20, 2013, 19:22:31
I've just finished series 4 of Breaking Bad. WOW, Gus.
Good isn't it


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Thursday, June 20, 2013, 22:18:15
Couldn't get into Dexter and have given up with it.  Started on the Sopranos instead, it's fantastic already :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Notts red on Thursday, June 20, 2013, 22:39:24
Couldn't get into Dexter and have given up with it.  Started on the Sopranos instead, it's fantastic already :)
Heard on the news earlier that James Gandolfini died yesterday whilst on holiday in Rome, he was only fifty one poor bloke.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Friday, June 21, 2013, 00:13:39
New (and possibly last) series of Futurama started tonight. I haven't seen it yet, but my mate who has says its a proper return to form.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ardiles on Friday, June 21, 2013, 20:41:12
If you have never seen The Deer Hunter (http://www.radiotimes.com/film/cnk5b/the-deer-hunter), drop what you are doing in an hour from now and tune in to ITV1.  And make some coffee.  It's a long one.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Friday, June 21, 2013, 20:44:26
If you have never seen The Deer Hunter (http://www.radiotimes.com/film/cnk5b/the-deer-hunter), drop what you are doing in an hour from now and tune in to ITV1.  And make some coffee.  It's a long one.

Not seen that in years, may download it for another time.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Friday, June 21, 2013, 20:45:49
Awesome film. I remember it being awesome, about four hours long, and the first scene in a snowy shack bar lasting about an hour alone.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Friday, June 21, 2013, 20:50:59
If you have never seen The Deer Hunter (http://www.radiotimes.com/film/cnk5b/the-deer-hunter), drop what you are doing in an hour from now and tune in to ITV1.  And make some coffee.  It's a long one.
Totally agree, quality film although the 1st hour seems to drag it helps you understand the characters better.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ardiles on Friday, June 21, 2013, 20:55:23
The theme deserves its own special mention.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAAiYMgFcbw

The only other film I can think of where the music makes as perfect a backdrop is The Godfather.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Friday, June 21, 2013, 21:06:45
The theme deserves its own special mention.

The only other film I can think of where the music makes as perfect a backdrop is The Godfather.

How about:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8_yzb4LLaE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2xD-HYTPPI

(the Telly Programs thread is getting very Filmsy today :D)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ardiles on Friday, June 21, 2013, 21:17:42
I can see a De Niro theme developing.   :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Friday, June 21, 2013, 22:30:19


The only other film I can think of where the music makes as perfect a backdrop is The Godfather.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpZjvbSC9_M


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Saturday, June 22, 2013, 07:46:20
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpZjvbSC9_M

I'd like that as my ringtone  :)

Oh, The good, the bad and the ugly theme is another classic.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 07:23:31
Watched the man with the ten stone testicles last night. Amazing surgery to remove the excess  :eek:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 09:28:32
Generation Kill on Blu-ray.

(http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTM2NjAxOTQzNl5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMjk4NzU3MQ@@._V1_SY317_CR10,0,214,317_.jpg)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 10:23:17
addicted to big bang theory at the moment.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 10:33:56
Generation Kill on Blu-ray.

(http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTM2NjAxOTQzNl5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMjk4NzU3MQ@@._V1_SY317_CR10,0,214,317_.jpg)

Really really enjoyed that.

Watching the killing season 2 at the moment, not bad at all.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Sunday, June 30, 2013, 09:14:39
Great program on BBC4 last night retracing the career of the Rap group Public Enemy.

Still together today it has been a rocky ride but like them or not it was a great program.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, June 30, 2013, 09:46:31
Public Enemy played Bristol last year and were incredible.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Sunday, June 30, 2013, 10:00:19
Should imagine Bristol was right up there street.....what venue?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, June 30, 2013, 10:44:51
Should imagine Bristol was right up there street.....what venue?

Motion (near Temple Meads) - Not a big venue. Here's a grainy photo...

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/599165_10151467871505898_95008811_n.jpg)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Sunday, June 30, 2013, 10:50:29
Should imagine the ideal venue for them.

Great picture.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 20:07:25
Luther has just started on BBC1


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: wiggy on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 20:11:25
Luther has just started on BBC1

Good start, hope it stays a bit more believable than the last series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 20:31:36
Really really enjoyed that.



I've watched it a bunch of times, love it. Some amazing lines, mostly from Ray.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 18:30:30
Good start, hope it stays a bit more believable than the last series.

Apparently it will be a movie next and the current series will provide a lead in.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 18:41:12
finished Arrested Development. life now seems empty.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Monday, July 8, 2013, 12:24:02
Just watched episode 2 of the new season of Dexter.

Gonna be gutted when it's over, it's fucking ace.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Monday, July 8, 2013, 18:24:07
New series of PhoneShop starts 25th July.

Say something! What?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Monday, July 8, 2013, 18:39:03
watching Freaks and Geeks at the moment, well worth a watch if you've never seen it


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Riddick on Monday, July 8, 2013, 18:41:43
finished Arrested Development. life now seems empty.

Found the last series tough. It got better as it went and there were a couple of great episodes. Gob's first i think from memory was very good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Monday, July 8, 2013, 18:45:41
Found the last series tough. It got better as it went and there were a couple of great episodes. Gob's first i think from memory was very good.

I agree with this. It was better than Season 3 though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Riddick on Monday, July 8, 2013, 19:38:55
Recommend The League to those of you who have not seen it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Monday, July 8, 2013, 19:45:29
Recommend The League to those of you who have not seen it.

The League really dipped during the last season. The battle for The Shiva should always be the focus and hopefully they'll get back on track.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Riddick on Monday, July 8, 2013, 19:47:43
Only half way into season 4 at the moment, certainly not as strong as at the beginning. Nothing is though at the moment, roll on Community Season 5.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Monday, July 8, 2013, 19:54:29
Only half way into season 4 at the moment, certainly not as strong as at the beginning. Nothing is though at the moment, roll on Community Season 5.

Community survived a rough ride though and got lucky as NBC had to keep something after losing/axing The Office, 30 Rock, Whitney and Go On from its schedules. Incidentally, I thought Go On had a second season in it but the people of the U.S.A. did not.

I thought Happy Endings was moving forward very nicely. Cancelled  ::)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Monday, July 8, 2013, 20:08:40
I've got to the end of Breaking Bad now. What a moment to leave it on and I can't wait for the next ones.

Need something to tide me over in the meantime though. Am considering the Sopranos, Homelands and Midsomer Murders (no joke). I've seen the Wire already. Any suggestions from a wiser TEF'er? I hardly watch TV so need something really good to justify it.


Title: Re: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Monday, July 8, 2013, 20:18:06
I've got to the end of Breaking Bad now. What a moment to leave it on and I can't wait for the next ones.

Need something to tide me over in the meantime though. Am considering the Sopranos, Homelands and Midsomer Murders (no joke). I've seen the Wire already. Any suggestions from a wiser TEF'er? I hardly watch TV so need something really good to justify it.
If you've never watched Sopranos I seriously urge you to. For me, it's the best programme ever made. Boardwalk Empire is also very good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Monday, July 8, 2013, 20:20:44
Homeland is decent enough stuff but watching the Sopranos will improve your quality of life.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Riddick on Monday, July 8, 2013, 20:45:28
The Americans on ITV at the moment is decent


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Monday, July 8, 2013, 20:47:18
It really is... think you can download a torrent for the whole series if you fancy getting through it quicker.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Riddick on Monday, July 8, 2013, 20:50:21
Not a lot on at the moment so pacing myself through it

Got The Shield all 7 Seasons to watch but just cant seem to get started on it


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 08:56:56
The League really dipped during the last season. The battle for The Shiva should always be the focus and hopefully they'll get back on track.

True but the final scene of series 4 is just gold.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 11:21:15
Okay, I'll give the Sopranos a whirl. I watched the first 8 or so of Boardwalk, didn't really get going for me.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 14:07:07
Series 2 of The Newsroom  starts next week I think


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 13:28:34
I've just started on the sopranos. Gonna watch the lot starting from scratch. Friends have raved about it so now it's available via the sky boxsets I'm in.
just finished it. 83 episodes over a month. It's brilliant. Didn't like the ending though


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Crispy on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 13:32:01
Not a lot on at the moment so pacing myself through it

Got The Shield all 7 Seasons to watch but just cant seem to get started on it

Just started watching that on LoveFilm on my Xbox, It's pretty good actually!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 14:26:19
just finished it. 83 episodes over a month. It's brilliant. Didn't like the ending though

There is a clue in an earlier episode in the last series as to what happened.  Take a look back and listen to what is said in the episode where Tony is out on the boat in the lake in Italy, just before he has the fight with his buddy.

One line explains the closing scenes.  Worth watching the last episode back too, especially the restaurant scene.  It keeps switching from 2 perspectives if you watch, one through Tony's eyes, and one through other characters.  Tis quite clever actually.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 14:42:55
There is a clue in an earlier episode in the last series as to what happened.  Take a look back and listen to what is said in the episode where Tony is out on the boat in the lake in Italy, just before he has the fight with his buddy.

One line explains the closing scenes.  Worth watching the last episode back too, especially the restaurant scene.  It keeps switching from 2 perspectives if you watch, one through Tony's eyes, and one through other characters.  Tis quite clever actually.
I worked out what I think we're meant to conclude. The guy going to the toilet  before meadows arrival the clue with darkness as the door opens.  I just would have preferred a crystal clear ending as that is what made it so good when series concluded.
It's not a major grumble but did disapoint a touch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 14:51:12
I watched the documentary about the Piper Alpha disaster last night which i vaguely remember seeing on the news (I was 9). Terrible disaster and for the survivors interviewed, the memory of that night clearly still has a massive effect on them. Pretty harrowing watching at times. 


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 22:21:46
I worked out what I think we're meant to conclude. The guy going to the toilet  before meadows arrival the clue with darkness as the door opens.  I just would have preferred a crystal clear ending as that is what made it so good when series concluded.
It's not a major grumble but did disapoint a touch.

It was described as the marmite ending at the time.  It caused quite a stir.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Sunday, July 14, 2013, 10:30:49
Just watched the first 3 episodes of, Orange is the New Black, on Netflix, seems good so far. It also makes a very good reason to cancel Sky, which I think is what I'm going to do.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Sunday, July 14, 2013, 10:39:52
Just watched Ray Donovan, good bit of thug does good


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, July 15, 2013, 21:07:13
Watching the blue lagoon, haven't seen it in years.


Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Monday, July 15, 2013, 21:15:20
Just finished watching all 3 series of Game Of Thrones. Really enjoyed it and looking forward to series 4 next year.
Film wise, just watched Love Honour & Obey again. Brilliant film and one that makes me laugh out loud.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, July 15, 2013, 21:20:45
One for DV.... When wrestling was golden - BBC 4 10.30


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 22:27:30
Watching the royle family Xmas special on gold+1. Jim Royle reminds me of an older DMR.  :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 22:34:35
Anyone else been watching Luther? Continues its high quality, although that Alice bird isn't anywhere to be seen this time round :(


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Thursday, July 18, 2013, 07:42:32
Anyone else been watching Luther? Continues its high quality, although that Alice bird isn't anywhere to be seen this time round :(

She is in the trailer for next weeks episode


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, July 18, 2013, 21:37:07
Watching a bit of aljazeera news, waiting for the weather  :toocool:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 14:50:16
Love/Hate begins on Channel 5 (annoying) tonight, heard good things about it from my Irish friends

http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2013/jul/24/love-hate-ireland-the-wire


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 15:08:54
So it's supposed to be an Irish version of The Wire and it's got Baltimore's finest Mayor Tommy Carcetti in it?

Probably worth a watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Gibbons on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 21:09:11
I watched the documentary about the Piper Alpha disaster last night which i vaguely remember seeing on the news (I was 9). Terrible disaster and for the survivors interviewed, the memory of that night clearly still has a massive effect on them. Pretty harrowing watching at times. 

Belated response, but they trailed a bit of that on the news - interviewed two survivors. 

One of them was saying how his feet were on fire so he ran to the edge of the platform to jump into the water and put them out.  There was another fella in the way and, in his panic, he shoved him into the sea.  For 25 years he lived with the guilt of having pushed this fella to his death. 

Wasn't until they were filming the documentary that he overhead another guy recounting the story from the other perspective and found out he hadn't killed him at all and all those years of guilt were misplaced! 

Brilliant story I thought (which I obviously haven't done any justice here)!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 21:55:05
Wasn't until they were filming the documentary that he overhead another guy recounting the story from the other perspective and found out he hadn't killed him at all and all those years of guilt were misplaced! 

That's pretty amazing but 25 years of misplaced guilt of that magnitude, that is unimaginable.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Kinky Tom on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 22:50:32
That's pretty amazing but 25 years of misplaced guilt of that magnitude, that is unimaginable.

yeah, that's not something you can easily dismiss i don't suppose.  you spend so long coming to terms with it and even to find you didn't kill the guy doesn't change all those years where you thought otherwise, must have had a huge impact on a life in the first place, let alone the change when you learn the truth after so long

i'd probably be even more of a wreck knowing the truth after all the years given everything


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, July 25, 2013, 07:42:00
Luthor. Best cop show ever?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: london_red on Thursday, July 25, 2013, 07:48:00
Luthor. Best cop show ever?

Not as good as Luther.

It is excellent though, loved the final episode this season. Idris Elba is a badass.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, July 25, 2013, 07:57:36
Alice was good too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, July 25, 2013, 08:05:19
Not as good as Luther.

It is excellent though, loved the final episode this season. Idris Elba is a badass.

He's playing Nelson Mandela in an upcoming film I believe.

I didn't know until a while ago that him and the other fella in the Wire were actually Brits. Amazing how many Brits have made it into American TV.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Thursday, July 25, 2013, 08:37:55
He's playing Nelson Mandela in an upcoming film I believe.

I didn't know until a while ago that him and the other fella in the Wire were actually Brits. Amazing how many Brits have made it into American TV.

Long as they hide their accents so the yanks don't think they're the Bad Guy, there are tons of Brits in the good bits of American TV. If it weren't for Brits, Hollywood would be even more of a hole than it is now.

I have no facts to back this up, just a gut feeling.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Thursday, July 25, 2013, 11:55:15
New PhoneShop on E4 tonight.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Thursday, July 25, 2013, 17:11:37
Quote
Knightmare, the 1980's kids' TV show inspired by fantasy role-playing video games, is returning in a special one-off episode filmed for YouTube on Monday, 5th August.

Series creator Tim Child will produce it, and actresses Isy Suttie (Dobby from Peep Show) and Jessie Cave (Lavender Brown in the Harry Potter films) will feature in it.

They'll be hosted by Knightmare's original presenter Hugo Myatt (Treguard) and joined by YouTube stars Dan "danisnotonfire" Howell, Phil "AmazingPhil" Lester, Emma "emmablackery" Blackery and Stuart "ashens" Ashen, reported The Guardian. Presumably those YouTubers will form the team exploring the Knightmare dungeon.

Digital Spy mentioned that the new episode will be filmed at the original studio in Norwich, too.

Knightmare, for those who don't remember or don't know, was a television game show in which one member of a team would don an oversized barbarian-style helmet (so they couldn't see) and step helplessly inside a virtual fantasy world. The rest of the team would be the eyes and bicker about how best to guide their friend through the many puzzles and perils that lie in wait.

Knightmare is being resurrected for the inaugural Geek Week festival on YouTube, which runs from 4th-10th August. It's a big deal and everyone's getting involved, with content to sprout from around 100 YouTube creators during the week.

 :clap:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Thursday, July 25, 2013, 18:27:43
New PhoneShop on E4 tonight.

Yes! Loved the others.

You know manamansawagamamaman.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Thursday, July 25, 2013, 18:31:58
Recording that shit. Great show.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Thursday, July 25, 2013, 18:45:19
Few clips of the new series on YouTube.

"Apple don't grapple the mapple rudeboy."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCe9uH2pySc


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Sunday, July 28, 2013, 21:46:57

Knightmare, the 1980's kids' TV show inspired by fantasy role-playing video games, is returning in a special one-off episode filmed for YouTube on Monday, 5th August.

Series creator Tim Child will produce it, and actresses Isy Suttie (Dobby from Peep Show) and Jessie Cave (Lavender Brown in the Harry Potter films) will feature in it.

They'll be hosted by Knightmare's original presenter Hugo Myatt (Treguard) and joined by YouTube stars Dan "danisnotonfire" Howell, Phil "AmazingPhil" Lester, Emma "emmablackery" Blackery and Stuart "ashens" Ashen, reported The Guardian. Presumably those YouTubers will form the team exploring the Knightmare dungeon.

Digital Spy mentioned that the new episode will be filmed at the original studio in Norwich, too.

Knightmare, for those who don't remember or don't know, was a television game show in which one member of a team would don an oversized barbarian-style helmet (so they couldn't see) and step helplessly inside a virtual fantasy world. The rest of the team would be the eyes and bicker about how best to guide their friend through the many puzzles and perils that lie in wait.

Knightmare is being resurrected for the inaugural Geek Week festival on YouTube, which runs from 4th-10th August. It's a big deal and everyone's getting involved, with content to sprout from around 100 YouTube creators during the week.

:clap:

Dobby from Peep Show and Stuart Ashens off Youtube in a revival of Knightmare? That actually sounds fucking awesome.

Back to the world of television, I very much enjoyed The Returned on C4, though the 'you'll have to wait til next series to find out' finale has left me somewhat vexed. 


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Monday, July 29, 2013, 00:44:40
Ploughed through all 3 series of Luther in the last week.

It's fucking good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Monday, July 29, 2013, 10:12:44
Who Do You Think You Are....Una Stubbs last week and a real good start.

Like this program tuns.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, July 29, 2013, 10:25:50
Who Do You Think You Are....Una Stubbs last week and a real good start.

Like this program tuns.
I like that programme but often pick and choose which ones I watch as if I don't like the person then I am disinterested in listening to their own ancestry.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 21:07:50
Surviving - inside prison on pick tv.  :eek:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, August 2, 2013, 23:25:24
Watching jim Jefferies on comedy central x. He's Australian, isn't he.  :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Saturday, August 3, 2013, 05:53:46
Watching jim Jefferies on comedy central x. He's Australian, isn't he.  :D

Did you watch Legit yet, fucking funny


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Monday, August 5, 2013, 15:57:41
Dobby from Peep Show and Stuart Ashens off Youtube in a revival of Knightmare? That actually sounds fucking awesome.

Here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74r-EbIqt9s


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 20:22:42
Here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74r-EbIqt9s

Just as stilted and faintly disturbing as I remember.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: dalumpimunki on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 21:30:26
Dobby from Peep Show and Stuart Ashens off Youtube in a revival of Knightmare? That actually sounds fucking awesome.

Back to the world of television, I very much enjoyed The Returned on C4, though the 'you'll have to wait til next series to find out' finale has left me somewhat vexed. 

I'm bemused by this ending. They've not even started filming the next series yet, and I'm not sure quite how they're going to manage it. Little "back from the dead and frozen in time" Victor is surely going to have aged a bit over 2 years. How the fuck are they going to explain that?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Sunday, August 11, 2013, 23:45:56
Anyone know where the new episode of Breaking Bad can be streamed from? I think it aired in America this evening.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Sunday, August 11, 2013, 23:59:19
Available on Netflix tomorrow so will be able to download by tomorrow evening.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Monday, August 12, 2013, 00:13:10
Surely in this day and age it's available right now! Someone somewhere is watching it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Empathy Sloth on Monday, August 12, 2013, 00:31:24
Surely in this day and age it's available right now! Someone somewhere is watching it.
(http://img1.rnkr-static.com/list_img/8992/528992/C190/the-very-best-of-the-and-quot-that-feel-and-quot-meme.jpg)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Monday, August 12, 2013, 03:05:33
Thanks Empathy Sloth!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Monday, August 12, 2013, 08:03:13
Surely in this day and age it's available right now! Someone somewhere is watching it.

http://www.cucirca.eu/2013/08/11/breaking-bad-season-5-episode-9-blood-money/


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Monday, August 12, 2013, 11:44:33
http://www.cucirca.eu/2013/08/11/breaking-bad-season-5-episode-9-blood-money/


Cheers, on torrent sites as well now.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Monday, August 12, 2013, 19:10:22
That was a pretty fucking good opening episode.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, August 12, 2013, 23:11:34
That was a pretty fucking good opening episode.

You mean episode 9?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, August 12, 2013, 23:13:03
Perhaps it's the first one he's seen?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Monday, August 12, 2013, 23:16:28
The opening episode of the 2nd half of the series?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 17:44:13
My favourite theory doing the rounds is that Breaking Bad is actually a prequel to Malcolm in the Middle.

That would be simultaneously the worst and best possible ending.

Perhaps it's the first one he's seen?

Don't you condescend to me young man.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 17:47:47
Well, all the meth would explain the dysfunctional family.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 17:51:56
I just started watching Archer last night.

Shit's hilarious


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 18:04:57
I just started watching Archer last night.

Shit's hilarious

Sunny, Archer and The League. My top 3 shows.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 19:24:18
My favourite theory doing the rounds is that Breaking Bad is actually a prequel to Malcolm in the Middle.

I'd love that, Hal gets put into witness protection and sets up a family.

I think Walt is being too devious to survive all of this though; telling Jessie that he didn't shoot Mike will come back to him I think.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 21:04:58
Rude tube: dumb and dangerous just started on C4.  :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sir Pissalot on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 21:23:38
Rude tube: dumb and dangerous just started on C4.  :D

Do you think the presenter looks in the mirror and goes "yeah"?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Friday, August 16, 2013, 21:49:07
I do like 8 out of 10 cats does countdown.

It makes me feel better about being shite at scrabble


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Sunday, August 18, 2013, 01:05:29
how soon after airing is MOTD available on the iPlayer? I was hoping to watch it shitfaced but it says "available soon after" still.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Sunday, August 18, 2013, 01:20:48
how soon after airing is MOTD available on the iPlayer? I was hoping to watch it shitfaced but it says "available soon after" still.

With the Football League Show, it's normally available the next morning....I'm assuming (JUST an assumption) that it'll be available shortly after the repeat in the morning.....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Sunday, August 18, 2013, 02:18:21
fuckers. i managed to download one game.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Sunday, August 18, 2013, 07:30:23
how soon after airing is MOTD available on the iPlayer? I was hoping to watch it shitfaced but it says "available soon after" still.

I think they said Midnight Monday on MOTD yesterday.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Sunday, August 18, 2013, 10:07:58
I think they said Midnight Monday on MOTD yesterday.

Yep, they did


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, August 19, 2013, 14:33:28
The second series of Top Boy starts tomorrow on Channel 4. The first series was class.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, August 19, 2013, 18:01:35
The second series of Top Boy starts tomorrow on Channel 4. The first series was class.

Thanks for the heads up. Loved the first series.

Hacked off C5 aren't showing series 2 of Love/Hate any time soon.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bassett boy on Monday, August 19, 2013, 18:25:41
when does  the next series of homeland start?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Monday, August 19, 2013, 22:39:35
Thanks for the heads up. Loved the first series.

Hacked off C5 aren't showing series 2 of Love/Hate any time soon.

Me too, I assumed it would be shown straight after, they're 3 series in!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 07:52:21
I've been told that series 2 and 3 are better than 1 as well. Stupid Channel 5!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 08:01:37
when does  the next series of homeland start?

End of September


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 19:30:55
Everything US starts in September.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 19:31:32
Just watched the first season on Luther, not normally a fan on UK dramas but this was incredible.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 22:56:56
Anyone been watching the drugs programmes on BBC Three with Stacey Dooley? She's a bit annoying but never seems to wear a bra....cracking arse too...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 13:09:43
Anyone been watching the drugs programmes on BBC Three with Stacey Dooley? She's a bit annoying but never seems to wear a bra....cracking arse too...

She is definetly one for the would but shouldn't thread


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 13:15:00
Disagree, there is nothing "shouldn't" about her


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: nochee on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 17:23:09
Love/Hate begins on Channel 5 (annoying) tonight, heard good things about it from my Irish friends

http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2013/jul/24/love-hate-ireland-the-wire

I've mentioned this on here a few times. Not one single comment


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 18:25:55
Despite the annoying soundtrack, I really enjoyed it, and was annoyed when they didn't go immediately in to series 2.


Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 18:38:32
Really enjoyed it too. Heard the next series are even better, five's delayed scheduling is annoying. May have to acquire from elsewhere.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 19:24:07
Just watched the first episode of breaking bad, must say I'm impressed. Heard good things about it. Off to watch episode 2.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 20:22:09
Just watched the first episode of breaking bad, must say I'm impressed. Heard good things about it. Off to watch episode 2.

Where have you been?  Enjoy, it gets better...  Season 4 is Epic, and 5 is getting there


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 20:26:06
Where have you been?  Enjoy, it gets better...  Season 4 is Epic, and 5 is getting there

It's just one of many programs (also started game of thrones recently) that i've wanted to watch, but haven't had the time.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 20:49:52
I only started watching it a couple of months back too. You think it's pretty good to begin with, but it gets even better towards the end of the first series.

I'm going to watch S5 E13 tonight.

Oh, thought I was up to date but have just found episodes 14/15/16 too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Thursday, September 12, 2013, 05:07:33
Oh, thought I was up to date but have just found episodes 14/15/16 too.

You can't have, they haven't been shown in the US yet. They're the last three episodes.

13 was pretty :eek: Can't wait for the last three.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, September 12, 2013, 07:17:08
Yep, 14 will be shown Sunday night in the US so avaialble early Monday am.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Thursday, September 12, 2013, 16:41:40
Ah good, spurious torrents after all.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Saturday, September 14, 2013, 08:56:14
Anyone watched ‘The American Football Show?’ It's a pretty good highlights package for someone who just wants an overview, apart from being presented by Vernon Kay and filmed by a camerman who thinks he's shooting a car-chase.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Saturday, September 14, 2013, 09:58:32
Has anyone mentioned 'Ray Donovan'? Sky Atlantic. Brilliant show. On a par with the Sopranos IMO.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Saturday, September 14, 2013, 10:22:06
Ray Donovan is excellent, can't stand his wife though


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Summerof69 on Sunday, September 15, 2013, 20:05:41
The Blacklist looks like it'll be worth watching.

James Spader was excellent in Boston Legal.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Monday, September 16, 2013, 18:40:25
Holy hell. What an episode of BB.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Riddick on Monday, September 16, 2013, 18:45:25
Holy hell. What an episode of BB.

Serious crazy shit happened in that one. Where does it go now with 2 left, can't wait to see. My one hope is something bad happens to Skylar!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, September 16, 2013, 19:11:32
Just watched that too. It's all getting rather crazy.

I'm a bit miffed that Jack's gang have been brought by the writers to help bring the story to a conclusion. IMO it could've been done a bit more organically between Walt & Jesse, but I suppose it adds to the drama.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Empathy Sloth on Monday, September 16, 2013, 19:22:19
I'm on Bosnian TV tomorrow at 5pm. BHT1. I'm probably on other channels too but I'm too big time to give a fuck. If you want some signed shit send me a PM.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Monday, September 16, 2013, 20:10:32
Can't believe they're blocking eztv.it as well now. All totally pointless, if you Google "eztv" half the entries on the first page are telling you how to bypass the block. Still think the answer is reasonably priced content, I can't be the only one that would prefer to pay for stuff if it's priced right.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Monday, September 16, 2013, 22:21:06
Netflix is a fiver a month isn't it? Though they don't have everything.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 09:10:20
Netflix is £6 a month. We use it a lot, films are pretty pants but they have Enough stuff on there to keep us entertained.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 09:12:34
Netflix is great for the price. I've managed to watch entire series in a few months where DVD boxsets would have added up to well over £100 in some cases.

There is plenty of decent films on there too. If you get it make sure to use mediahint so you can use US Netflix.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: @mwooly63 on Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 11:50:32
Netflix is a fiver a month isn't it? Though they don't have everything.

Saw on the news this morning that Netflix trawl piracy sites to see what series/movies are hot so they can add to their line up
 :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 12:49:12
I had Netflix, switched to love film instant, far more choice.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: dalumpimunki on Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 18:51:27
I had Netflix, switched to love film instant, far more choice.

I think if you like films Lovefilm is better. If you want the best selection of US TV drama, then Netflix. The only movies that Netflix seem to have tied up are the Marvel franchise ones that all seem to pop up there.

If I really want to see a film I'll see it at the cinema, or buy the DVD, so Netflix suits me better. TV box sets are sooo much more expensive than buying the oldd film now and again.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 00:27:11
I just watched the end of Dexter....   

Oh dear....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 03:26:36
I just watched the end of Dexter....   

Oh dear....

Yeah a bit of a strange ending, I thought the first five episodes of this season were dull and then got a bit better.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 06:03:55
I did used to have Lovefilm but the online selection wasn't very good - I assume that's changed then? I got fucked off with being sent DVDs I wasn't in the mood for watching at the time so ended up joining Blockbuster. Which was great until I watched everything I wanted to from there, then it closed.

The google play store looks ok if you just want to buy the odd thing without a subscription. Tubeplus is where it's at though.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 09:11:33
Saw 'By any means', seemed quite decent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 09:33:52
Watched the penultimate episode of Breaking Bad last night. Sets it up nicely for the finale next week, although I think I'm going to have to avoid the internet all day on Monday to avoid spoilers before I can catch it on Netflix on Monday night.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 12:10:48
Watched the penultimate episode of Breaking Bad last night. Sets it up nicely for the finale next week, although I think I'm going to have to avoid the internet all day on Monday to avoid spoilers before I can catch it on Netflix on Monday night.

Yeah same here.  I get the feeling the last episode is either going to be totally epic, or a complete and utter let down....  no middle ground...

Walt is obviously gonna go all Heisenberg after the last few minutes, one to get the  :popcorn: out for that is for sure...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 12:37:50
That episode was a bit of a let down after the previous one, hopefully it's just building things up for an epic finish though.

They say it's not going to be a Sopranos style ending where everyone is left to their own conclusions. There's obviously going to be a few more deaths, just remains to be seen who actually survives until the end.





Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 13:36:59
It will turn out that Hal has finally been driven mad by Lois and the kids and it’s all in his head.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: dalumpimunki on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 13:44:46
Yeah same here.  I get the feeling the last episode is either going to be totally epic, or a complete and utter let down....  no middle ground...


Hasn't the final episode been trailed in flash forward in the first episode, when Heisenberg arrives back in town and makes a really big weapons purchase in the car park of the diner?

I'm guessing a big confrontation, you don't buy an M60 machine gun and boot full of ammo for show do you?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 13:56:03
Yes, it showed Walt going back to the house to retrieve the ricin too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Thursday, September 26, 2013, 20:15:07
Super Giant Animals - seriously ?? I mean WTF ??

Lets all swim with massive crocs - whats the worse that could happen?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Friday, September 27, 2013, 08:47:53
New series of It's Always Sunny has been on par with the others so far. 9th series!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Friday, September 27, 2013, 19:00:00
Does the Breaking Bad finale air on Sunday in the USA?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Friday, September 27, 2013, 19:35:03
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is about halfway through the first episode on C4 now.

I've decided I love it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, September 28, 2013, 00:39:34
Does the Breaking Bad finale air on Sunday in the USA?

Yes, Available top download from around 3am UK time, maybe slightly earlier


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Saturday, September 28, 2013, 10:48:21
New series' of It's Always Sunny and The League have been top notch so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Monday, September 30, 2013, 10:45:06
Happy with the BB ending... good job.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, September 30, 2013, 10:47:57
I watched the first 2 episodes of Breaking Bad yesterday. It looks like it will be good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, September 30, 2013, 10:49:47
I watched the first 2 episodes of Breaking Bad yesterday. It looks like it will be good.

You are right, it is.  In for a treat..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Monday, September 30, 2013, 10:54:58
I watched the first 2 episodes of Breaking Bad yesterday. It looks like it will be good.

I'm getting close to the end of the first series and I am really enjoying it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Monday, September 30, 2013, 11:02:42
I'm getting close to the end of the first series and I am really enjoying it.

Just ordered the first season on DVD (needed something to watch before S4 of The Walking Dead)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Monday, September 30, 2013, 12:19:18
Just ordered the first season on DVD (needed something to watch before S4 of The Walking Dead)

Speaking of TWD, have they done a load of webisodes for this series?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, September 30, 2013, 12:32:58
So new True blood tonight, and new TWD on October 18th, good, good.

True Blood has been on the slide for a bit, but its still watchable. They are killing it off the series after this upcoming (in the UK) one, which is probably about right..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, September 30, 2013, 13:12:04
So new True blood tonight, and new TWD on October 18th, good, good.

True Blood has been on the slide for a bit, but its still watchable. They are killing it off the series after this upcoming (in the UK) one, which is probably about right..

Nope, not after this one, they are making a 7th season and then that will be it.  I have already watched the one that starts tonight, it sets it up for the final season in the last episode.


Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, September 30, 2013, 13:20:18
Edit: doh something went wrong between thinking and typing in my original post, a missing 'after'. I meant to type the UK has 2 seasons left including tonight's. But you corrected it already.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: wiggy on Monday, September 30, 2013, 13:20:52
Agents of Shield got off to a good start.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, September 30, 2013, 14:07:29
Edit: doh something went wrong between thinking and typing in my original post, a missing 'after'. I meant to type the UK has 2 seasons left including tonight's. But you corrected it already.

I just wanted to sound like a know it all, it doesn't happen very often on here, especially when you have posters that can see into the future like Chang and Dost! :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, September 30, 2013, 19:19:49
Managed to avoid spoilers all day and just watched the Breaking Bad finale.

Definitely lived up to expectations.


Title: Re: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Monday, September 30, 2013, 19:59:59
Managed to avoid spoilers all day and just watched the Breaking Bad finale.

Definitely lived up to expectations.
And also left the possibility of a movie open, which is something they're planning. Great show that sustained 5 series without turning shit, which most do.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Monday, September 30, 2013, 22:06:13
Probably the best overall final series, if not the best finale (The Wire's ending was pretty much perfect even if the final series wasn't great), of any TV show I've watched. It was basically eight straight hours without a drop in tension. Earns it's place alongside The Wire and The Soprano's as part of a holy trinity at the pinnacle of television drama. It's going to take some show to displace any of those.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 15:20:16
Speaking of TWD, have they done a load of webisodes for this series?

They have indeed. Go online this week.

Today infact! "The Oath"


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 19:32:35
I finished watching Breaking Bad earlier. I really enjoyed it, and would happily recommend it, but I'm not sure how it gets held in similar esteem to The Wire and The Sopranos. They're in a whole other ballpark of drama with far more depth and substance, in my opinion.

Breaking Bad, certainly in it's early days, had incredibly weak and annoying characters, an annoying and slow story that didn't really go anywhere and sometimes felt like it was not a drama, but maybe a black comedy. Sorry fanbois, but I needed to say it, in spite on knowing vast numbers of internetters will wish me dead. :hide: :french:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 20:36:57
It's all about opinions Barry.  I still think Sopranos is no.1, probably followed by the Wire and then BB.  I also thought Lost was good (except the ending) which puts me on a lot of peoples hit list.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 20:45:14

Breaking Bad, certainly in it's early days, had incredibly weak and annoying characters, an annoying and slow story that didn't really go anywhere and sometimes felt like it was not a drama, but maybe a black comedy. Sorry fanbois, but I needed to say it, in spite on knowing vast numbers of internetters will wish me dead. :hide: :french:

I did find the first series was a bit slow, but thought they were the setting the series up well.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 20:49:01
Each are good for their own reasons.

Shows like The Sopranos and The Wire have great depth to their stories but were sometimes a little slow.

Breaking Bad was more about the drama and the writing, there always seemed to be a permanent sense of suspense..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 20:49:17
Whereas I couldn't get in to The Wire. I tried, I really did.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 20:50:10
Try again.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 21:07:23
Breaking Bad is almost like a high melodrama. I think you either see that as a merit or a drawback. I don't think judging it on the basis of depth/ realism against programs like 'The Wire' is much of a worthwhile comparison. Both shows set out to achieve very different goals, and delivered on them pretty much flawlessly. 





Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: THE FLASH on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 07:42:11
Watched the first two episodes of what remains on BBC.....then sky box went squiffy.....

No longer on IPlayer....

Any suggestions?

Help and abuse welcome....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 07:45:13
What remains unwatched?  :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 08:08:22
Did anyone watch Big school? I'm not a huge fan of Mr Walliams, but that was as funny as hell.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 08:08:44
Watched the first two episodes of what remains on BBC.....then sky box went squiffy.....

No longer on IPlayer....

Any suggestions?

Help and abuse welcome....

There are Torrents available assuming you are open to Torrents?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 11:59:03
Did anyone watch Big school? I'm not a huge fan of Mr Walliams, but that was as funny as hell.

I liked it.
Enjoyed the fried chicken shop that has been on recently too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 14:54:37
Peaky Blinders has been decent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 16:02:51
Watched the first two episodes of what remains on BBC.....then sky box went squiffy.....

No longer on IPlayer....

Any suggestions?

Help and abuse welcome....

http://www.tubeplus.me/player/2126259/What_Remains/


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Gnasher on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 16:28:35
Four in a Bed's back on C4. Top stuff.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 16:56:55
The IT Crowd finale was shite.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: donkey on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 17:00:13
Just aced the Pointless final round on the Superbowl. Although I was annoyed that Joe Namath was a pointless answer.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Freddies Ferret on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 17:06:24
Just aced the Pointless final round on the Superbowl. Although I was annoyed that Joe Namath was a pointless answer.
Great show


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 17:35:42
Just aced the Pointless final round on the Superbowl. Although I was annoyed that Joe Namath was a pointless answer.

Same as kicked its ass today, all three of my answers were pointless  :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 17:48:43
They have indeed. Go online this week.

Today infact! "The Oath"

Have you got a link?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 18:37:04
Educating Yorkshire is great.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 19:24:40
The IT Crowd finale was shite.

It was a bit 'meh'. The moss subplot, as always, was the best one. The bit where he was changing back into regular trousers in the phonebox had me literally on the floor laughing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 23:27:54
State of Play (6 part series) is being shown on the Drama channel weekly from tomorrow at 9pm. It's bloody brilliant.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 01:09:06
And also left the possibility of a movie open, which is something they're planning. Great show that sustained 5 series without turning shit, which most do.

Looks like a spin-off coming - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Better_Call_Saul


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: fatbasher on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 06:17:59
For us older folk a Christmas special of Open All Hours where G G G G ranville is the shop owner after Arkwrights death, As it happens I was listening to Sir David Jason on 5 live yesterday and in answer to the question of it being well received would he like to do a series he said yes.....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 07:13:47
Walking Dead series 4 is off to a good start.

I also watched the first two episodes of The Blacklist, which looks set to be a very good series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 11:08:58
Walking Dead series 4 is off to a good start.


I gave up on it a long time ago.

It's only redeeming feature is the occasional zombie without which it would be very dull. Come to think of it, it's very dull even with the occasional zombie.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pauld on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 11:17:36
I gave up on it a long time ago.

It's only redeeming feature is the occasional zombie without which it would be very dull. Come to think of it, it's very dull even with the occasional zombie.
Glad it's not just me. Enjoyed the 1st series, struggled through the 2nd series, half way through series 3 and it's feeling like an obligation rather than a pleasure. I'm contemplating deleting the remaining episodes unwatched but I don't think my OCD will let me :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 13:07:44
The ....second........series.......was.......so.......slow


Thought series 3 was OK though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 13:12:23
Walking Dead series 4 is off to a good start.

I also watched the first two episodes of The Blacklist, which looks set to be a very good series.

Please tell me this was online and I haven't missed it .


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 00:51:12
Please tell me this was online and I haven't missed it .

WD Starts Friday 10pm Fox.  Blacklist has been on a couple of weeks already.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 11:46:16
Please tell me this was online and I haven't missed it .

Yeah it was, streamallthis.com :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 14:37:01
Phew. Series linked it for Friday night (I've got somewhere else to go Friday)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sir Pissalot on Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 15:30:40
Phew. Series linked it for Friday night (I've got somewhere else to go Friday)

Yes - the County Ground!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 15:33:50
Walking Dead series 4 is off to a good start.

I also watched the first two episodes of The Blacklist, which looks set to be a very good series.

Just caught this on demand, it's very good. Cheers for the recommendation, I'd never heard of it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Freddies Ferret on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 15:49:19
Orange is the new Black on Netflix is brilliant! Piper the main character is smoking hot! Anyone else watched it?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 16:00:36
Yeah, I watched the whole series in a few days, thought it was very good.

On an unrelated note, does anyone know when the next season of Sons of Anarchy will be on Netflix? I've seen the first 4 (ie. the only ones on there)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Spud on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 16:15:25
Finished the last ever season of Dexter the other day. Terrible season to what had been a good US drama.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 17:10:23
Been going through Scrubs on netflix. It's one of those shows that I've often caught random episodes of on e4 and, whilst it isn't really a show which depends on knowing the complete story of each character, it's nice to follow.

Been told to avoid the last season like the plague though


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 17:17:56
I never warmed to Scrubs. The makers of Seinfeld had the right idea.

1. No hugging.
2. No lessons.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 20:10:50
Been going through Scrubs on netflix. It's one of those shows that I've often caught random episodes of on e4 and, whilst it isn't really a show which depends on knowing the complete story of each character, it's nice to follow.

Been told to avoid the last season like the plague though

I fucking loved Scrubs. I did miss the last few seasons and intended to one day sit through it all in order as I also watched it a bit everywhere.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 20:16:08
Scrubs is brilliant, and yeah the last series is absolute dogshit


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 21:30:35
Finished the last ever season of Dexter the other day. Terrible season to what had been a good US drama.

It was on a steady decline.  Final episode was disapointing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 21:31:59
Yeah, I watched the whole series in a few days, thought it was very good.

On an unrelated note, does anyone know when the next season of Sons of Anarchy will be on Netflix? I've seen the first 4 (ie. the only ones on there)

It will probably appear once the season fianle has shown in the states, I am watching it weekly at the moment, about half way through.  So plan for about 6 weeks time.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 21:33:43
Orange is the new Black on Netflix is brilliant! Piper the main character is smoking hot! Anyone else watched it?

Yep, watched it a few months back...  Very good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Friday, October 25, 2013, 11:33:35
Last nights Educating Yorkshire was superb. If you aint already,watch it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Friday, October 25, 2013, 17:12:46
yeah great series


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Friday, October 25, 2013, 17:18:49
Apparently Kingsdown was the first school approached for that programme, and it would have been called 'Educating Wiltshire', but they turned it down because they didn't want the negative press.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pauld on Friday, October 25, 2013, 19:09:57
On an unrelated note, does anyone know when the next season of Sons of Anarchy will be on Netflix? I've seen the first 4 (ie. the only ones on there)
Oh, good lord, no. Low-rent Sopranos on motorbikes with a Boy Band Hells' Angel leader. And I'm pretty sure that's not just my opinion but the actual line from the pitch meeting :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Saturday, October 26, 2013, 11:59:19
BT Sports free this weekend on freeview. Crystal Palace v Arsenal live now on channel 57.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Saturday, October 26, 2013, 12:02:27
Thanks BruceChatwin, 413 for Sky HD users :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Sunday, October 27, 2013, 00:40:58
Poor Huell.

Best final season of anything I've ever watched. 


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Sunday, October 27, 2013, 07:58:15
(http://img.pandawhale.com/post-28682-Huell-waiting-meme-HELLO-Imgur-YPb0.png)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Sunday, October 27, 2013, 14:47:52
Poor Huell.

Best final season of anything I've ever watched. 

 :sherlock:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, October 28, 2013, 13:05:58
Just downloaded Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Can't wait to get started.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: @mwooly63 on Monday, October 28, 2013, 15:34:12
Just downloaded Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Can't wait to get started.

Rubbing one out or actually watching ??


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, October 28, 2013, 17:28:40
Why not both?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 19:50:26
What fuck has happened to Homeland.

The plot lines are getting more and more ridculous, the twist about Carrie and the mental hospital business being a elaborate trick was dreadfull.  Don't get me started on Dana kid!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 19:56:43
TV is great: Orphan Black (BBC), Newsroom (Sky, just finished), new Strikeback (sky), new Revolution (Sky), new True Blood (Fox), new Walking Dead (fox), new South Park (comedy central), new American Horror Story (fox) plus other stuff to try like new Dracula (Sky Living).

Screw you Summer TV schedule, Autumn is here and I'm living the (couch potato) dream.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 20:15:48
What fuck has happened to Homeland.

The plot lines are getting more and more ridculous, the twist about Carrie and the mental hospital business being a elaborate trick was dreadfull.  Don't get me started on Dana kid!

************************Spoilers************************


I'm hoping Dana has another (successful) go at her wrists in the bath; I couldn't care less about her storyline, yet over a third of the episode every week is dedicated on her. It just feels like filler to me.


************************Spoliers************************


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 20:19:39
I'm hoping Dana has another (successful) go at her wrists in the bath; I couldn't care less about her storyline, yet over a third of the episode every week is dedicated on her. It just feels like filler to me.

*Ahem. Some of us haven't seen it yet........


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 20:30:16
I thought it was Keith Lemon on grand designs (on now).


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 20:40:37
I recently started "Orange is the new black"

Liking it so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 20:43:08
*Ahem. Some of us haven't seen it yet........

Shit, sorry!  ???


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 20:45:44
Am I right in thinking Lydia from Breaking Bad is in Homeland too?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 21:04:04
Not in the American category that you all watch, but obsessive compulsive cleaners is on 4+1. Someone has goats in their kitchen. Someone has created a fly cemetery  ???


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 13:55:12
Swindon featured in that new Ross Noble programme last night on Dave. Didn't do the place any favours whatsoever but was an ok programme.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: woolster on Friday, November 1, 2013, 16:23:48
Watched the escape artist with David tennant, very good start to the series


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Friday, November 1, 2013, 19:45:03
Not in the American category that you all watch, but obsessive compulsive cleaners is on 4+1. Someone has goats in their kitchen. Someone has created a fly cemetery  ???

Saw that, thought it was a good watch. I thought I was untidy.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: joteddyred on Friday, November 1, 2013, 20:17:28
Watched the escape artist with David tennant, very good start to the series

I thought so too.  Wasn't expecting how the end of the episode panned out at all.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, November 1, 2013, 20:31:08
I watched the new Dracula. Couldn't have been worse.

If I understood the plot right, Van Helsing resurrected Dracula to make form an alliance in order to take down The Order, a group who were responsible for wiping out Van Helsing's family. So they hatch a plot to financially destabilise The Order by reducing the need for oil, from which The Order make their money, by unveiling a wireless lightbulb.

Yeah that's right, Dracula was going into the wireless lightbulb game. In Victorian England. WTF.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, November 10, 2013, 10:57:04
Recommend me something to download from sky. I see adverts for 'the wire' currently being available. Any good?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, November 10, 2013, 11:09:12
Currently watching some American FBI show from 2005 on Netflix.

Saul from homeland stars in it without beard and glasses, which doesn't quite look right!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Sunday, November 10, 2013, 11:32:21
Recommend me something to download from sky. I see adverts for 'the wire' currently being available. Any good?

If you can get through the first episode without having to use subtitles then you're in for a treat.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Sunday, November 10, 2013, 12:00:08
Currently watching some American FBI show from 2005 on Netflix.

Saul from homeland stars in it without beard and glasses, which doesn't quite look right!

Criminal Minds. Took me ages to notice, about half the first series, and then it suddenly hit me and I could stop pointing it out.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, November 11, 2013, 11:30:12
Criminal Minds. Took me ages to notice, about half the first series, and then it suddenly hit me and I could stop pointing it out.

I could tell straight away from his distinctive voice. Its not a bad programme to be fair!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Monday, November 11, 2013, 11:38:30
What fuck has happened to Homeland.

The plot lines are getting more and more ridculous, the twist about Carrie and the mental hospital business being a elaborate trick was dreadfull.  Don't get me started on Dana kid!

Yep its fast going down the pan, I reckon whatisname brody is tied up with something and they rewrote it to try and paper over the fact. 6 weeks of dana being tortured would get it back on track. Fast losing patience with The Walking Dead as well, you'd think by now they'd expect zombies in cars/houses/shops, but no, treat eveything like a sunday picnic in the park, no one would be this constantly dim. Think i'll ditch them both shortly, both starting to insult my limited Intelligence.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Monday, November 11, 2013, 11:55:00
Watch the Blacklist on Fox that will restore your faith in good TV.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, November 11, 2013, 13:19:32
Finished watching every episode of Star Trek including the laughable shit prequel and now rewatching the Sopranos as the mrs hasn't seen it.

4 episodes in, she is hooked.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Monday, November 11, 2013, 16:09:33
Blacklist is amazing.

Just finished series 9 of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia - best comedy around imo.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Monday, November 11, 2013, 16:21:28
Two recent finds on Netflix - Archer and The League. Both really funny.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Monday, November 11, 2013, 16:36:47
Two recent finds on Netflix - Archer and The League. Both really funny.

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Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Monday, November 11, 2013, 20:01:17
Yep its fast going down the pan, I reckon whatisname brody is tied up with something and they rewrote it to try and paper over the fact. 6 weeks of dana being tortured would get it back on track.

Last nights episode was pretty good, a definate step back in the right direction. Plus it potentially looks like that Dana has fucked off for a while, huge bonus.

Still intrigued with Brody, assume it can't be long until focus shifts to the search for him.  About time his missus got her funbags out again as well


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, November 11, 2013, 20:05:44
About time his missus got her funbags out again as well

Hell yes. Looks like she's got some added curves now too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 00:47:06
Archer is the nuts. Another season coming next year I believe.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 10:03:50
Archer is the nuts. Another season coming next year I believe.

Soon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7HkG6OSo3E (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7HkG6OSo3E)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 11:25:58
Soon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7HkG6OSo3E (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7HkG6OSo3E)

Danger Zoooone....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Monday, December 2, 2013, 18:11:17
Watched the first episode of Orange is the new Black last night.

Boobs


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, December 2, 2013, 20:13:05
Watched the first episode of Orange is the new Black last night.

Boobs

Don't let it fool you the ratio goes down hugely after the first episode!

Its good though!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Monday, December 2, 2013, 20:46:02
Rubbish


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Baggins on Monday, December 2, 2013, 22:44:48
Nearing the end of series 2 of Game of Thrones.  In a critical capacity, its pretty poor and plays on every film/TV stereotype going.  Its Lord of the Rings meets Eastenders via Caligulia.

I absolutely love it.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 09:39:59
I'm about half way through series 5 of Breaking Bad now. Holy cow.

Also, The Walking Dead mid-season finale was a doozy.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pauld on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 12:32:32
I don't bother with telly programmes these days, just watch dashcam footage of Sippo driving to and from work :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: walcot red on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 21:47:28
Just watched the mid series finale of TWD fuck me, that was excellent. I was close to giving up on it. Although it was a bit sad at the end. If you've seen the episode you'll know what I mean. Now I have to wait until February.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 21:48:56
slowly getting through Sons of Anarchy just finished season 2.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, December 6, 2013, 20:54:55
Watching top gear in Vietnam for the second time  :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, December 7, 2013, 20:40:14
Enjoying Borgen III at the mo.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Saturday, December 7, 2013, 20:58:23
I just watched the first episode of something called breaking bad.  Its quite good. 

My finger is on the pulse.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Saturday, December 7, 2013, 21:08:32
I am being forced to watch this thing called the x factor, what is this shit can someone please explain it to me.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Saturday, December 7, 2013, 21:31:08
I am being forced to watch this thing called the x factor, what is this shit can someone please explain it to me.

You having some beers round flash's?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Sunday, December 8, 2013, 22:15:10
Archer is the nuts. Another season coming next year I believe.

Just started watching it on Netflix. Was put off with it being animated, but it's worth the effort.

One of the funniest things on TV at the moment.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Monday, December 9, 2013, 01:49:04
Just started watching it on Netflix. Was put off with it being animated, but it's worth the effort.

One of the funniest things on TV at the moment.

Honestly, I watch more animated stuff now than I did as a kid. Saturday morning cartoons with my breakfast is still a tradition. Adult Swim have made some really great 'grown up' animated series- Harvey Birdman and the Venture Bros. are great piss-takes of various Hanna-Barbera properties and the general themes of that era of cartoons.

Of course there's the more mainstream stuff like South Park, Family Guy (which I personally don't find that funny on the whole...) American Dad (which I primarily watch for Roger the alien), Bob's Burgers (same voice actor as Sterling Archer, and they reference that in an episode of Archer) etc.

Watching top gear in Vietnam for the second time  :)

That's a good one, nearly as good as their first Africa one (OLIVERRRRR!). I want to go back and watch the Three 'Wise' men special, because I remember it being terrible and interesting at the same time but I can't precisely remember why... I know it's the cool thing to hate Top Gear but I still enjoy it. The challenges on the US version are great too, the presenters actually have some chemistry when they're off-script, but the studio bits are generally dire.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Monday, December 9, 2013, 04:18:44
Love the Top Gear specials but don't watch the regular series.

Archer is superb, glad to see others watching it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, December 9, 2013, 07:59:05
The top gear India trip was on last night, daft but fun. I liked the American one when they went from Miami to New Orleans, and we met 'fat' stig  :)


Title: Re:
Post by: herthab on Monday, December 9, 2013, 08:23:43
Top Gear is tired and old. Clarkson et al doing the same things, with the same 'witty' banter. Absolute gash.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, December 9, 2013, 08:58:28
Yeah its probably overran its course, but.certainly more light hearted and entertaining than a lot of the shite currently on the box.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Monday, December 9, 2013, 09:11:15
Arrow is decent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Monday, December 9, 2013, 09:52:58
Arrow is decent.
Dont see the point myself.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Monday, December 9, 2013, 09:54:25
Dont see the point myself.

 :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Monday, December 9, 2013, 10:11:22
Haven't watched any of the new series of Arrow yet, although I've downloaded the episodes. I'm quivering with anticipation.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, December 9, 2013, 10:25:40
What's Arrow about? Is it a documentary about the away fans pub in Yeovil, or is it a cockney tale about the wealdstone area?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Monday, December 9, 2013, 11:37:02
Haven't watched any of the new series of Arrow yet, although I've downloaded the episodes. I'm quivering with anticipation.

Not bad Steve. ;D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Monday, December 9, 2013, 11:51:07
What's Arrow about? Is it a documentary about the away fans pub in Yeovil, or is it a cockney tale about the wealdstone area?

It's a TV series about DC's Green Arrow. A bit like Smallville but with less teenage lovey dovey/Twilight shit.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 22:13:09
Roy Keane v Patrick Viera on itv4 now. It looks quite good, Keane has already said that Brian Clough was a better manager than fergie


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 23:26:23
Dog and Beth on the hunt.  ??? ??? ??? ???
Telly doesn't get much better.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: ghanimah on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 23:43:52
Roy Keane v Patrick Viera on itv4 now. It looks quite good, Keane has already said that Brian Clough was a better manager than fergie

I don't understand though Keane's selection of Stam in his Man Utd XI when he slated him in his autobiography.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 23:53:46
I don't understand though Keane's selection of Stam in his Man Utd XI when he slated him in his autobiography.
I couldn't believe there was no giggs or scholes in the side either.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Thursday, December 12, 2013, 18:24:07
Archer is superb, glad to see others watching it.

Just finished season 4, it gets better and better the more you watch.

Favourite quote/scene has to be...."Are you shitting me? Bionic legs and you lifted with your back?".

And "phrasing".


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Thursday, December 12, 2013, 21:50:27
Just finished season 4, it gets better and better the more you watch.

Favourite quote/scene has to be...."Are you shitting me? Bionic legs and you lifted with your back?".

And "phrasing".

I'm determined to give it a go, but I watched the first and wasn't bitten. What'll keep me going though is how much a mate told me I'd love Family Guy and Scrubs and both took me ages to give them a proper go, yet after a few episodes I loved them.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Friday, December 13, 2013, 00:42:46
I'm determined to give it a go, but I watched the first and wasn't bitten. What'll keep me going though is how much a mate told me I'd love Family Guy and Scrubs and both took me ages to give them a proper go, yet after a few episodes I loved them.

Yeah, the first episode of Archer is far and a way from the best.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Friday, December 13, 2013, 10:42:04
Into series 2 of Breaking Bad. Not sure what I was expecting but it's a bit of a let down so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Friday, December 13, 2013, 10:49:54
Into series 2 of Breaking Bad. Not sure what I was expecting but it's a bit of a let down so far.
Series 2 is slow. I nearly gave up on it myself halfway through that series.

It gets much much better. Persevere with it and I'm sure you won't regret it


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Friday, December 13, 2013, 10:51:35
I don't think i've ever started a series without finishing it. I will watch till the end but they way people have been bigging it up and I'm just like meh... is this it?

Plus his wife and her sister are fucking irritating and everyone says 'yo' far too much.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Friday, December 13, 2013, 10:54:16
The hype is deserved and warranted.

I was skeptical as well but I genuinely think it's the best TV series ever made now that I've seen it as a whole.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Friday, December 13, 2013, 10:57:50
I'm half way through season 2 - some slow episodes, some really good. Mind you I like The Walking Dead and that has been amazingly slow at some points.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Friday, December 13, 2013, 10:58:41
The hype is deserved and warranted.

I was skeptical as well but I genuinely think it's the best TV series ever made now that I've seen it as a whole.

It's not coming close to Sopranos for me. We'll see.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Friday, December 13, 2013, 11:11:21
It's not coming close to Sopranos for me. We'll see.

I've watched both. The Sopranos was brilliant and consistently good. Breaking Bad was a little slow in places, but it's gets better and better. Seasons 4 and 5 don't have a single bad episode.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Friday, December 13, 2013, 11:48:54
Breaking Bad reall starts to kick in at Season 4.

I had a made who was skeptical and forced him to watch it, he's just done the season 4 finale and cannot stop raving about it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Friday, December 13, 2013, 11:52:00
You had a Maid, Sugg?....

Student Life can't be bad.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Saturday, December 14, 2013, 22:06:08
Not sure if anyone's caught the new series of Him and Her, thought the last series was getting a bit tired, but 'Him & Her - The Wedding' series has been superb, the Speeches episode was one of the funniest half hours of tv I've seen for a while.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Saturday, December 14, 2013, 23:40:44
I love him & her. I thought that this season went a bit flat away from the flat but the speeches episode was brilliant


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Thursday, December 26, 2013, 22:50:41
Channel 4's 11 men against 11 any good?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, December 30, 2013, 22:31:02
If you haven't seen this then it's worth a look.

The man with the ten stone testicles, showing now on more 4.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Monday, December 30, 2013, 22:35:06
If you haven't seen this then it's worth a look.

The man with the ten stone testicles, showing now on more 4.
No 4D - Its not! :-(


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, December 30, 2013, 22:49:47
The operation is amazing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: slinky on Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 01:28:41
Slowly getting into Dexter.  Finding it a bit slow after Breaking Bad but going to stick with it.  A friend recommended Oz so might give that a try.  Also season 4 of Hawaii Five 0.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 09:32:09
Been watching The Sopranos on demand but it ends today - anyone got any good sites where I can continue watching it?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 10:41:45
Slowly getting into Dexter.  Finding it a bit slow after Breaking Bad but going to stick with it.  A friend recommended Oz so might give that a try.  Also season 4 of Hawaii Five 0.

I used to really like Dexter, but I think I threw in the towel at the end of series 6. Series' 4 & 5 were the best I think.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Saturday, January 4, 2014, 21:27:23
Not sure if it's been mentioned before but 'Chris Eubank: Sporting Life Stories' is well worth an hour of anyone's time. Brilliant bloke, brilliant boxer, brilliant programme.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Saturday, January 4, 2014, 22:08:55
Loved that series, the James Cracknell one was excellent as well even though he came across as a bit of a cunt (partly due to his brain damage)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Sunday, January 5, 2014, 00:36:37
Loved that series, the James Cracknell one was excellent as well even though he came across as a bit of a cunt (partly due to his brain damage)

I was going to mention the Cracknell one. I watched his "Trilogy" on Discovery some time back and I was in awe of the man and the machine that he is. I even then bought it on DVD to watch again. The episode with the accident and recovery was pretty poignant, and the marathon episode was just unbelievable.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/James-Cracknell-Trilogy-DVD/dp/B0058O9XTM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1388882180&sr=8-2&keywords=james+cracknell+trilogy


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Sunday, January 5, 2014, 10:09:18
The Chris Eubank one was really good, i only watched that one & the Drogba one both of which were really interesting but the Eubank one really put him in a different light in my eyes.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, January 5, 2014, 13:06:29
If you've not seen these previously. 'Balls of steel' is available to download off your sky box at the moment. Laugh out loud funny.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: woolster on Monday, January 6, 2014, 22:12:25
Watched Benefits street, eye opener, now watching secrets of the living dolls :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, January 6, 2014, 22:55:09
Watched Benefits street, eye opener, now watching secrets of the living dolls :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick:

Benefits street looks good, just watched the first 10 minutes, not too far from West Brom


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 14:40:02
I enjoyed the 7.39
Worth a look on iplayer if you didn't see it


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 15:35:11
I enjoyed the 7.39
Worth a look on iplayer if you didn't see it

Nice bit of Sheridan Smith on display too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 15:35:35
I enjoyed the 7.39
Worth a look on iplayer if you didn't see it
Yes. Sheridan Smith has matured into a very watchable actress!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 15:46:53
I enjoyed the 7.39
Worth a look on iplayer if you didn't see it

Agreed. It was a bit obvious but the story was told quite well with some decent acting and Sheridan Smith with not a lot on.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Thursday, January 16, 2014, 14:41:26
Caught House of Fools on iplayer last night. Usual strangeness from Vic and Bob, but very funny. If you like them episode 1 is there, episode 2 the end of this week I think.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Saturday, January 18, 2014, 17:51:56
Big Brother has been superb this series. I don't always watch it but am this time around. Bitching lying and egotistical D listers going all out at each other.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Saturday, January 18, 2014, 18:23:06
Caught House of Fools on iplayer last night. Usual strangeness from Vic and Bob, but very funny. If you like them episode 1 is there, episode 2 the end of this week I think.

Morning?
Why nobody has died have they?

Good to have them back.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Saturday, January 18, 2014, 22:13:42
House of Fools has got the feel of a 60's/70's sitcom and is a bit groany/cringy at times but Vic and Bob are still more than worth it. Those two take prop comedy to another level.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Summerof69 on Sunday, January 19, 2014, 16:55:23
New series of 24 to be shown in May. Filming due to start in the next few weeks in London.

Jack Is Back !!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Summerof69 on Sunday, January 19, 2014, 16:58:29
Big Brother has been superb this series. I don't always watch it but am this time around. Bitching lying and egotistical D listers going all out at each other.

I've caught some of it this season as well and it's been absolute bonkers. The ratings have been so good, the series has been extended, so it is now not finishing this Friday.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: joteddyred on Sunday, January 19, 2014, 17:25:41
I'm looking forward to the second series of The Following, which starts this week.  It will be interesting to see where it goes after all the twists in the final episode of series 1 and who actually died.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Sunday, January 19, 2014, 22:37:11
Don't look down on Channel 4 made me feel ill watching it. Unbelievable what those lads get up to.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Sunday, January 19, 2014, 23:41:02
Don't look down on Channel 4 made me feel ill watching it. Unbelievable what those lads get up to.

Just watched it. Fucking hell, that was very hard to watch, but it was great. The fear seemed to make my pecs ache/tingle for some reason.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, January 20, 2014, 07:27:04
The fear seemed to make my pecs ache/tingle for some reason.

Time of the month?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Monday, January 20, 2014, 09:56:24
Time of the month?

Either that or I've got a bun in the oven.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, January 20, 2014, 10:17:06
Don't look down was off the fucking head. I got sweaty palms and knots in my stomach just watching. It.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, January 20, 2014, 10:21:05
Was ithe the guys climbing that radio mast in the US? 


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Monday, January 20, 2014, 10:25:47
Either that or I've got a bun in the oven.

You be ready fer milkin'


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Pete on Monday, January 20, 2014, 13:00:54
Was ithe the guys climbing that radio mast in the US? 

No, it's about urban free climbing. Definitely worth a watch.

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/dont-look-down/episode-guide


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, January 20, 2014, 13:10:34
http://www.mustang-wanted.com/

That's one of the guys. Watch last nights programme is it well worth seeing


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Wednesday, February 5, 2014, 22:56:16
Just finished watching the second episode of Breaking Amish. It's kind if mental and really watchable. It's almost like bringing people here from 100 years ago.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Thursday, February 6, 2014, 11:27:48
I am quite looking forward to Bonnie & Clyde starting tonight on Lifetime channel.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, February 6, 2014, 22:17:55
Don't look down was off the fucking head. I got sweaty palms and knots in my stomach just watching. It.

Just watched it. Got the same thing. Mental cases.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, February 6, 2014, 22:36:41
Just watching footballs fight clubs pt2 on the Web, I watched the heysel disaster live as a 15 year old, and one thing I just saw that I remember from that time was the belgian coppers look of despair when he throws his arms up. Horrible to watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, February 7, 2014, 09:36:30
I watched a dispatched programme called 'Hunted' about these vigilante groups who hunt gays and torture them. Pretty sad state of affairs over in Russia really.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 21:55:41
I really enjoy Death in Paradise. It's so obviously a typical bumfluff procedural drama, but the music and the characters and the scenery are just great and make me want to move to the Carribbean and live there.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: wiggy on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 21:57:21
I really enjoy Death in Paradise. It's so obviously a typical bumfluff procedural drama, but the music and the characters and the scenery are just great and make me want to move to the Carribbean and live there.

And the leading lady is really, really cute!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: wiggy on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 21:58:02
Troy about to start on E4.

The trailers have raised expectations for this.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 21:59:13
And the leading lady is really, really cute!

They've had a decent parade of totty throughout the series, brilliant.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 22:18:28
Troy about to start on E4.

The trailers have raised expectations for this.

Is it about his return to the squad?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, February 14, 2014, 00:00:59
Don't look down was off the fucking head. I got sweaty palms and knots in my stomach just watching. It.


Youtube "Shanghai Tower (650 meters)" :puke:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, February 14, 2014, 00:41:34
They've had a decent parade of totty throughout the series, brilliant.

Going back a while HT when trying to guess the origins of your username, this is the clip that comes to mind  :)
Listen for it at 29 secs in.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNd-9k5Px0w&feature=player_detailpage&list=PL34E92BDE8C5B7C13


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Saturday, February 22, 2014, 02:02:43
Just started season two of House Of Cards.
Just finished episode one,

God it's good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Rod_Bourne on Saturday, February 22, 2014, 02:07:17
Shooting stars on Gold..... its like samdy misses.

Dated.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Saturday, February 22, 2014, 07:57:49
Wahey!

Cunt.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: woolster on Sunday, March 2, 2014, 14:50:42
don't no if anyones come across it but I have found a streaming site called Kiwisportz, its superb all skysports channels, and no messing around finding links :bye:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: joteddyred on Sunday, March 2, 2014, 15:34:27
Anyone watching Line of Duty on BBC2?  The first series was full of twists and turns and the second is more than matching it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: leefer on Sunday, March 2, 2014, 15:39:12
Don't subscribe to the Movie channel on Sky...its available for a month free at present and i am watching/recording some decent films,at a extra £8 a month it is tempting....but you tend to watch it and enjoy it more when it is free.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Sunday, March 2, 2014, 18:54:50
Just started season two of House Of Cards.
Just finished episode one,

God it's good.

Season one was excellent, was looking forward to season two. But couldn't get in to it, think it was the way they just jumped straight in and I couldn't really remember everything that had gone on. Or something like that.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, March 2, 2014, 19:03:02
Season one was excellent, was looking forward to season two. But couldn't get in to it, think it was the way they just jumped straight in and I couldn't really remember everything that had gone on. Or something like that.

We are 4 into series 2. Brilliant show.


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Post by: sonicyouth on Sunday, March 2, 2014, 19:04:48
Enjoying series 2 of Lilyhammer at the moment


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Monday, March 3, 2014, 10:43:36
Quite liking the look of True Detective. Feels really dark, a bit like some of the Nordic Noir which the BBC's pumped out.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Monday, March 3, 2014, 13:05:06
I am sat watching it now, i am loving it. Matthew McConnahy is brilliant in it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Thursday, March 20, 2014, 17:06:14
A new series of Game of boobs Thrones starts in a couple of weeks. Can't wait.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Thursday, March 20, 2014, 17:19:15
Been disappointed with Jonathan Creek and its change of direction. Not up to its usual high standards.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Thursday, March 20, 2014, 18:16:05
This weeks Walking dead was a bit good


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sir Pissalot on Thursday, March 20, 2014, 18:22:47
This weeks Walking dead was a bit good

It was.  I didn't see that plot line coming!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Langers on Thursday, March 20, 2014, 19:13:55
A new series of Game of boobs Thrones starts in a couple of weeks. Can't wait.

Absolutely. I'm re-watching the first 3 series in anticipation  :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Summerof69 on Thursday, April 3, 2014, 19:35:02
Just noticed that Sky are showing GoT the same time as the US, but you'll have to stay up to 2am Monday morning to watch it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, April 4, 2014, 08:09:22
I watched the latest Louis Theroux documentary last night. Incredibly moving, I love LT's programmes in general, and whilst this was more serious than other ones he has done, didn't make it any less watchable.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Friday, April 4, 2014, 09:58:13
I watched the latest Louis Theroux documentary last night. Incredibly moving, I love LT's programmes in general, and whilst this was more serious than other ones he has done, didn't make it any less watchable.

Both his LA Stories ones have been fantastic. The second one more so. The ending of that was just, wow.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, April 4, 2014, 10:05:10
Both his LA Stories ones have been fantastic. The second one more so. The ending of that was just, wow.

It was unbelievable and does go to show that doctors don't always get it right.

It was the polar opposite of the scenes where the guy with Leukemia got married and the entertainer was told there was nothing else that could be done. I thought it was done very well. 


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Friday, April 4, 2014, 13:03:52
Started the first, but as a dog lover I decided I didn't want the pain of seeing distressed dogs, and deleted it. The second was superb. Louis makes great TV.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Friday, April 4, 2014, 13:07:57
He's doing one on Scientology soon, that should be a good watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Friday, April 4, 2014, 13:10:27
Found the dog one pretty boring TBH.

The next one about kiddy fiddlers can't fail to be good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Friday, April 4, 2014, 13:11:51
I love anything that ridicules about Scientology, so that'd be great. Louis' tone is made for shit like that.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Friday, April 4, 2014, 13:21:23
I love anything that ridicules about Scientology, so that'd be great. Louis' tone is made for shit like that.

It's just that 'I can't believe Louis just asked them that, how awkward is this moment' feeling you get that makes me love Louis Theroux.

I still remember the BBC Scientology docs where Scientologists actively tried their hardest to drive the filmmaker insane and it ended up with him shouting at them. Horrific.

And they have fucking adverts on the tube now. Disgusting.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Friday, April 4, 2014, 13:28:42
It's just that 'I can't believe Louis just asked them that, how awkward is this moment' feeling you get that makes me love Louis Theroux.

And the fact that he comes across as really unassuming and a bit naive. They seem to always walk into his traps with open eyes.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: london_red on Friday, April 4, 2014, 13:32:43
Haven't seen these recent ones but he did an excellent show on Westboro Baptists a few years back that was very much like that


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 20:07:07
The latest series of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle is just perfection. Brilliant, cathartic, intelligent, misanthropic, rambling, angry, depressive perfection.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 20:28:00
I watched the first episode and found him a bit boring.

Seems popular enough though, maybe I'll take another look.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 21:14:01
I watched the first episode and found him a bit boring.

Seems popular enough though, maybe I'll take another look.

The England episode is great, but the 6th one is by far and a way one of the best things I've seen this year. So utterly different to any other standup comic you see on Telly.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, 22:48:58
Just watched the Tommy Cooper program that was on ITV last night, it was really good. It took me about 40 minutes to work out that it was Frank Gallagher ( David Threlfall ) from Shameless playing Tommy Cooper. I knew the name but couldn't place where i knew it from.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, 07:20:46
Anyone given that 'Toast Of London' a go?

I didn't catch it first time round, but a colleague recommended it to me...watched it on 4OD...fucking hilarious!

Then again, Matt Berry is fucking hilarious anyway..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: fuzzy on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, 07:31:49
Philip Glenister- 'For The Love Of Cars'.

Rescue and rebuild a Ford Escort Mexico.

Oh yes- the boy racer in me was drooling over that :nod:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, April 27, 2014, 19:44:00
Thought Fargo was brilliant last week. Looking forward to tonights installment


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Post by: Batch on Sunday, April 27, 2014, 19:45:10
Likewise arriba


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Sunday, April 27, 2014, 19:46:29
I can't decide whether to watch it or not given that I loved the film so much.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, April 27, 2014, 19:50:50
I can't decide whether to watch it or not given that I loved the film so much.

"Oh, You Betcha, Yah!"


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Sunday, April 27, 2014, 21:02:12
I thought Martin Freeman was excellent, I haven't seen the film but loved the first episode last week.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Sunday, April 27, 2014, 21:14:01
I can't decide whether to watch it or not given that I loved the film so much.

I feared it could only be a letdown in comparison to the film. It wasnt, it is excellent


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: woolster on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 15:15:07
watched the 1st episode of prey last night with john simm, really good


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 15:16:37
Yeah, I thought so. Trouble is I missed the first half hour  :(


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: A Gent Orange on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 15:30:53
I thought Martin Freeman was excellent, I haven't seen the film but loved the first episode last week.

Watch the film. The TV show was good, although Freeman's William H Macy tribute showed how great the original performance is. You'll get more of the back references too, even if they can be heavy handed.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 15:34:15
Anyone else watch Derek on Channel 4? Seems to be mixed opinions but I love it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 15:41:59
I quite liked S1, but episode 1 of S2 left me wishing I'd never bothered. I thought it was fucking rubbish!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 16:09:32
I quite liked S1, but episode 1 of S2 left me wishing I'd never bothered. I thought it was fucking rubbish!

Agree sort of, S2 seems to have taken an already thin idea too far.

Gervais now more than ever is constantly breaking character, and there's no bloody plot. Half the cast seem to serve no purpose. It's basically an hour of someone saying "be a nice person/don't be cruel to animals". Passed me by a bit I'm afraid. I wasn't in the middle of punching a kitten when I tuned in  ???


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Friday, May 2, 2014, 11:24:36
Looking at the box sets on sky. Thinking of starting either, game of thrones or prison break. Any good?
Also breaking bad seems to be talked about alot. Anyone Into it?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, May 2, 2014, 11:43:31
Looking at the box sets on sky. Thinking of starting either, game of thrones or prison break. Any good?
Also breaking bad seems to be talked about alot. Anyone Into it?

I'm on episode 5 of Series 4 of BB. For me its good, but not orgasmically amazing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Friday, May 2, 2014, 12:16:46
Looking at the box sets on sky. Thinking of starting either, game of thrones or prison break. Any good?
Also breaking bad seems to be talked about alot. Anyone Into it?

The first two seasons of Prison Break are good. After that, it's pretty forgettable. Breaking Bad was the opposite for me; dull first couple of the seasons (to the point where I nearly gave up on it) but superior fayre in those final three. GoT is my favourite TV show at the moment. All three are worth a watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Friday, May 2, 2014, 12:18:53
Game of Thrones is very good. Another very good series is The Vikings.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: @mwooly63 on Friday, May 2, 2014, 13:12:01
Game of Thrones is very good. Another very good series is The Vikings.

+1 for both


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Friday, May 2, 2014, 13:14:22
I'll give game of thrones a go today then. Thank you all.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Friday, May 2, 2014, 13:14:42
Game of Thrones is very good. Another very good series is The Vikings.

Boobs.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: fuzzy on Friday, May 2, 2014, 13:33:47
If you haven't seen it yet and the series is on the system, I thoroughly recommend The Shield.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Friday, May 2, 2014, 13:46:58
I have just started watching Mad Men, never seen it before so i thought i would give it from the box sets on sky


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Friday, May 2, 2014, 13:54:36
I'm on episode 5 of Series 4 of BB. For me its good, but not orgasmically amazing.

Just wait.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Friday, May 2, 2014, 14:01:09
For box sets you can't go wrong with The Wire.

Fantastic American cop series although the black Baltimore twang takes some getting used to


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, May 2, 2014, 14:06:28
Watching 'The Unit' on Netflix. Its pretty shit and cringey pro-American bollocks but quite watchable if you like that sort of thing.

No boobs in it though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Friday, May 2, 2014, 15:00:05
Watching 'The Unit' on Netflix. Its pretty shit and cringey pro-American bollocks but quite watchable if you like that sort of thing.

No boobs in it though.

Strike Back is a similar British (with a token yank in) type program. Slightly odd though as the entire cast got replaced after the first series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: fuzzy on Friday, May 2, 2014, 15:08:40
Strike Back is a similar British (with a token yank in) type program. Slightly odd though as the entire cast got replaced after the first series.

Didn't we have our own series (which the Septics copied) starring Ross Kemp?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, May 2, 2014, 15:52:48
Strike Back is a similar British (with a token yank in) type program. Slightly odd though as the entire cast got replaced after the first series.

I think I watched Strike Back: Project Dawn when I had sky over in Luxembourg. I quite liked that from memory (and there was boobs wasn't there?)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, May 2, 2014, 18:52:24
Srike back is unrealistic, stupid plot and has A-Team type action sequences - it is brilliant 'brain out' TV, love it. And yes there was boobage.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Saturday, May 3, 2014, 06:02:56
On the subject of Derek....

I was really looking forward to this series, given that last series was decent.
The first episode of S2 made me think that it was a slow starter...it was shit after all...

The second episode has left me feeling the same....I hope this gets better!!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Saturday, May 3, 2014, 07:06:13
I think I watched Strike Back: Project Dawn when I had sky over in Luxembourg. I quite liked that from memory (and there was boobs wasn't there?)
yes there was boobs & plenty of them, iirc there was at least 1 pair every episode.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: woolster on Saturday, May 3, 2014, 20:34:22
had to sit and watch amazing greys, what a load of shit, may as well just give the younger contestant the money and not bother screening it


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Saturday, May 3, 2014, 20:37:22
The first two seasons of Prison Break are good. After that, it's pretty forgettable. Breaking Bad was the opposite for me; dull first couple of the seasons (to the point where I nearly gave up on it) but superior fayre in those final three. GoT is my favourite TV show at the moment. All three are worth a watch.

Loved prison break, season 1 and 2 were excelent. Season 3 was good but season 4 was quite bad.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Saturday, May 3, 2014, 20:39:05
mine and the wifes weekly TV consists of
Elementary
NCIS
Criminal Minds
Bones
Fargo
Big Bang Theory
Greys Anatomy (her)
Vampire Diaries (her)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Saturday, May 3, 2014, 20:50:14
Prey was good. Am 3 into game of thrones and quite like it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 21:29:15
Derek has been ace tonight.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Thursday, May 8, 2014, 07:16:41
Derek has been ace tonight.
It was the best one of series 2, if not both series. There was so many funny little sub plots in it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, May 8, 2014, 09:00:04
I like Derek and think it's getting better. I think the other characters are better than Derek and make it what it is.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Thursday, May 8, 2014, 09:42:34
I can't bring myself to watch it. I get the impression that it's all about getting laughs about somebody who is, shall we say, 'intellectually challenged'. Am I right?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Thursday, May 8, 2014, 09:49:41
I can't bring myself to watch it. I get the impression that it's all about getting laughs about somebody who is, shall we say, 'intellectually challenged'. Am I right?

I don't like Ricky Gervais, but calling him intellectually challenged is a bit harsh.  :sherlock:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, May 8, 2014, 10:12:15
I can't bring myself to watch it. I get the impression that it's all about getting laughs about somebody who is, shall we say, 'intellectually challenged'. Am I right?
no.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Thursday, May 8, 2014, 10:14:40
Explain the premise to me then.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, May 8, 2014, 10:17:29
Derek is meant to endear himself to you. Not be laughed at for being simple.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Thursday, May 8, 2014, 10:43:53
The problem I have with Gervais is I can't see past the fact it's like watching David Brent attempting to act.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Thursday, May 8, 2014, 10:59:35
The problem I have with Gervais is I can't see past the fact it's like watching David Brent attempting to act.
The problem I have with Gervais is I can't see past the fact I want to punch his face


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: @mwooly63 on Thursday, May 8, 2014, 11:26:21
The problem I have with Gervais is I can't see past the fact I want to punch his face

+1


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Thursday, May 8, 2014, 11:56:07
The problem I have with Gervais is I can't see past the fact I want to punch his face

+2


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Summerof69 on Thursday, May 8, 2014, 12:34:46
24 and Jack Bauer was in superb form last night.

Good to see him back.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, May 11, 2014, 14:31:22
Just finished series 4 of breaking bad. For me far and away the best of the 4. Looking forward to series 5.

Our. Guilty pleasure at the moment is 'person of interest' which is total nonsense but for some reason quite addictive!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, 20:39:01
Has anybody been watching Cosmos?

I don't usually like yank documentaries as they tend to treat the viewers as though they are blithering fucking idiots (I can't think why that would be)

They've got it right with Cosmos though. They've made it enjoyable for the layman without being patronising.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, 22:14:18
What's it about? 


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, 22:17:45
Science. I assumed it would have been broadcast over there.

It's on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxWkgzkNI24


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Thursday, May 15, 2014, 06:37:32
What's it about? 
It's a documentary about the all you can eat Chinese buffet, that has recently changed it's  name, flashearts grammer isn't the best it's actually called cosmo's


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: donkey on Saturday, May 17, 2014, 16:40:11
Has anybody been watching Cosmos?

I don't usually like yank documentaries as they tend to treat the viewers as though they are blithering fucking idiots (I can't think why that would be)

They've got it right with Cosmos though. They've made it enjoyable for the layman without being patronising.

Tis very good. The presenter is also excellent..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, May 19, 2014, 11:53:32
Has anybody been watching Cosmos?

I don't usually like yank documentaries as they tend to treat the viewers as though they are blithering fucking idiots (I can't think why that would be)

They've got it right with Cosmos though. They've made it enjoyable for the layman without being patronising.

Yes, it's ace. You know it's a remake/homage to Carl Sagan's Cosmos right?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Monday, May 19, 2014, 11:56:04
Yes, it's ace. You know it's a remake/homage to Carl Sagan's Cosmos right?

I did, yes.

Although I've never actually seen the original. I suppose I really should sometime.

And Donkey, Neil deGrasse Tyson is indeed excellent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 21:03:00
Man v Weird about to start on four seven. Might be worth a gander


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 21:09:29
There's a guy pulling a car with his eye sockets  :eek:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 22:20:24
Vikings is starting to warm up nicely. Another couple of episodes and it'll really get going.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 22:42:58
Has anybody caught happy valley on BBC 1. It's just getting good.


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Post by: Ardiles on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 22:49:48
At the end of this evening's episode I started ranting that it was a rubbish way to end a series...until the wife pointed out that it wasn't the last one.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 03:46:22
2 more to go.

Also, Fargo is fucking brilliant - hit man stuff but with dollops of laughs


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 06:30:40
Tuesday are becoming a good night on tv, tonight it was happy valley, then it was penny dreadful which was really good, then onto Vikings the reason sky plus was invented.
Fargo is brilliant the more i watch it the more i love it the casting of Martin Freeman is great as is Billy Bob Thornton


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 13:49:10
Happy valley is excellent.
Mr drews school for boys is the perfect advert for sterilization. Little cunts.
Up to date with game of thrones and am well glad I started it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, 18:43:08
Game of Thrones is very good. Another very good series is The Vikings.
Started watching Vikings based on this and tis indeed excellent - thanks hertha.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: woolster on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, 19:24:59
new drama started last Thursday, from here to there with Philip Glenister, very good so far


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, 19:56:44
First episode of Mr Sloane holds some promise.

Although I have thoroughly enjoyed Happy Valley, I think it has gone on a bit too long.

Could have finished last week TBH


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, 20:06:03
Have really like the program about porridge on gold, can't believe that is was released the same year that i was born.


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Post by: Batch on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, 20:42:13
I swore I wouldn't, but I've been sucked in to game of thrones.

Glad I did really. It's a rather good substitute for Sparticus. Only up to S2E3. Avoiding spoilers is the hard bit


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Post by: Bewster on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, 22:17:57
I swore I wouldn't, but I've been sucked in to game of thrones.

Glad I did really. It's a rather good substitute for Sparticus. Only up to S2E3. Avoiding spoilers is the hard bit

I didn't think it would be my thing and I don't watch that much telly. However I've seem to have managed to watch from the start right up to date in a month. Of course convalescing helped but still an achievement for me.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, 22:53:43
The program that divides the tef, Derek was equally funny & sad tonight.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, 09:40:37
Happy Valley was brilliant. That's 2 good British Cop dramas this year so far.

I'm in Breaking Bad series 5 now, I have a feeling they should have just ended it in Series 4 after 5 episodes I have seen but I am sure this is completely wrong. The magnet thing was just absolute nonsense.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, 10:15:23
There's some good stuff on at the moment.

Fargo is just fantastic - unbelievably based on a true story.

Mr Sloane may turn out to be decent.

The one programme that should be straight up my street is The Following - but there's only so much mindless throat-slitting you can stomach and I've had enough of it.

Penny Dreadful is just that - dreadful.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, 10:36:18
There's some good stuff on at the moment.

Fargo is just fantastic - unbelievably based on a true story.

Mr Sloane may turn out to be decent.

The one programme that should be straight up my street is The Following - but there's only so much mindless throat-slitting you can stomach and I've had enough of it.

Penny Dreadful is just that - dreadful.

Fargo isn't based on a true story.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: A Gent Orange on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, 10:51:27
It isn't but many believe it is... http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2003/jun/06/artsfeatures1


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, 11:20:15
 According to Richard Deakins the director of photography the events were inspired by multiple incidents which took place in Minnesota and around.

Might just be for PR purposes I suppose


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sir Pissalot on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, 11:42:35
Here's another take on it:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/10792814/The-truth-behind-Fargos-true-story.html


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, June 5, 2014, 11:05:43
Did anyone see the panorama about Brazil and the child prostitution happening in the country?

Was very shocking and you can see why there were protests in the country around the building of all the stadia in the country when there is severe poverty happening in the Favelas just next door.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, June 5, 2014, 19:42:34
Mr Sloane is alright.
Been enjoying 'from here to there' which finishes tonight.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: donkey on Thursday, June 5, 2014, 21:31:09
World Cup Brush Up with Danny Baker on BBC4 at 11. I like Baker's stuff, and some of these world cup shoes have been painful, hopefully this will buck the trend.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, June 6, 2014, 08:28:01
World Cup Brush Up with Danny Baker on BBC4 at 11. I like Baker's stuff, and some of these world cup shoes have been painful, hopefully this will buck the trend.

Maybe you are buying the wrong size?

I watched one that was presented by someone called Lee Nelson, pretending to be a footballer. it was painful watching.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: donkey on Friday, June 6, 2014, 19:21:32
Maybe you are buying the wrong size?

 :)

Sometimes I think my fingers may be to big for my phone.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Friday, June 6, 2014, 19:27:12
World Cup Brush Up with Danny Baker on BBC4 at 11. I like Baker's stuff, and some of these world cup shoes have been painful, hopefully this will buck the trend.

I wanted to kill Murrs and Ferdinand.  Reminiscing with some twatty yoof tv presenters who were born in 1984 about Gordon Banks save from Pele.  Cunts.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Friday, June 6, 2014, 19:31:01
World Cup Brush Up with Danny Baker on BBC4 at 11. I like Baker's stuff, and some of these world cup shoes have been painful, hopefully this will buck the trend.

I thought Brush Up was brilliant but regardless it's the complete opposite of the usual youthful talking heads shite.

Brush Up reminded me the the great Own Goals & Gaffs series Baker did in the early/mid 90's.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, June 6, 2014, 19:34:28
Clips I'd never seen before,  Trevor Francis getting bashed on the bonce by an automatic coach door.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Friday, June 6, 2014, 19:38:04
Yep, plenty of stuff I hadn't seen too.

Blue Peter's description of Pickles' death was brutal considering what their audience was...!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: donkey on Friday, June 6, 2014, 21:25:58
I thought Brush Up was brilliant but regardless it's the complete opposite of the usual youthful talking heads shite.

Brush Up reminded me the the great Own Goals & Gaffs series Baker did in the early/mid 90's.

It's recorded to watch later, but that is a ringing endorsement.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Sunday, June 8, 2014, 06:19:40
I wanted to kill Murrs and Ferdinand.  Reminiscing with some twatty yoof tv presenters who were born in 1984 about Gordon Banks save from Pele.  Cunts.

The worst 'looking back moment' comes from the unlikely source of Neil Warnock aka Colin Wanker. Apparently his favourite World Cup match ever was Italy v W Germany in 1970. According to Colin he remembers watching the game thinking 'here we go again Germany are going to win on penalties, again, just like they always do'. Even though it was 12 years before Germany actually won a World Cup penalty shoot out.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, June 9, 2014, 21:02:08
World cup rewind on bbc red button at 10.30. Showing the whole match of Scotland v Holland in 1978 world cup.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 20:18:37
I've just started watching Vikings, I'm 4 episodes in.

I love the main character. He's slick, but you get the impression that he's about to go fucking nuts and kill every cunt around him at any moment. His misses is well fit as well.

And I love the boat owner guy with the eye make up. He's like a psychotic Jack Sparrow.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: @mwooly63 on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 20:35:56
I've just started watching Vikings, I'm 4 episodes in.

I love the main character. He's slick, but you get the impression that he's about to go fucking nuts and kill every cunt around him at any moment. His misses is well fit as well.

And I love the boat owner guy with the eye make up. He's like a psychotic Jack Sparrow.

Love that show
Long wait now till 3rd season tho  :cry:


Title: Re:
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 20:38:42
Finally up to date with GOT. Found last night's episode a bit disappointing but it's been otherwise brilliant.


Title: Re:
Post by: @mwooly63 on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 20:44:59
Finally up to date with GOT. Found last night's episode a bit disappointing but it's been otherwise brilliant.

Should be a big season ender next week


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 20:52:05
Yup, hopefully.

 I thought the problem with last night's was that it suffered a bit from keeping with the one area of action. Good Sam episode, but ultimately not the story I wanted resolving and didn't much progress the plot (on the face of it).

Erm, don't want to spoil it for anyone ..



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 21:04:46
Got four episodes of GoT to catch up on tomorrow.

I've managed to avoid most spoilers so am excited.

Though I started reading the books whilst on holiday, not sure how my brain is going to cope with reading book/ season two and then watching season 4 tomorrow!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 21:06:14
please be mindful of spoilers chaps, some of us are a couple of weeks behind


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, 06:05:21
GoT has been getting juicier and juicier. I couldn't remember exactly what happened in the books for the past couple of episodes and it made it so much more fun to catch up on them.

Saw the new series of Legend of Korra has been leaked in Spanish as well, spoilers everywhere, but I shall be awaiting it properly.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, 08:35:30
The season has been the best of GOT by far IMO.  Although I agree with what you say about last nights episode with regards to story Batch, it was a stand out episode with regards to action and production etc.  At times it reminded me of watching some of the big scenes in the LOTR movies, especially with the addition of a few new faces.

I thought the 360 degree continuous scene in the courtyard was brilliantly filmed. 


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Thursday, June 26, 2014, 02:45:08
No idea if anyone else has mentioned it but I've started watching 'The Returned' and it's been brilliant so far. A bit of a Twin Peaks vibe about it. Available on Netflix.

Warning to you thickos who cannot read: it's French with English subtitles.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: @mwooly63 on Thursday, June 26, 2014, 04:29:02

Warning to you thickos who cannot read: it's French with English subtitles.

Surely they wouldnt be able to read that ?



Title: Re:
Post by: Batch on Thursday, June 26, 2014, 06:07:58
Quite enjoyed The Returned. I felt it did tail off slightly towards the end of the series but still pretty darn good. Hopefully the second series isn't too far off.

 Channel 4 ran their adverts in French with English subtitles when they showed it. Those guys..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, June 26, 2014, 06:12:21
I'd rather have bad dubbing than subtitles


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Thursday, June 26, 2014, 06:56:45
I loved Fargo which ended this week on 4, also the excellent Utopia starts again in a few weeks time, on he American front i have just downloaded the first series of Ray Donovan to watch, is it worth watching or should i cut my losses & watch something else on sky box sets.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Talk Talk on Thursday, June 26, 2014, 07:15:01
A bit of a Twin Peaks vibe about it.

Is Twin Peaks actually any good? I bought the box set ages ago on a whim but haven't bothered watching it yet.


Title: Re: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Thursday, June 26, 2014, 07:25:43
Is Twin Peaks actually any good? I bought the box set ages ago on a whim but haven't bothered watching it yet.
It's one of those shows that you're supposed to think is dead clever and engrossing.  I thought it was utter shite. Pretentious and up itself.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, June 26, 2014, 08:26:57
I loved Fargo which ended this week on 4, also the excellent Utopia starts again in a few weeks time, on he American front i have just downloaded the first series of Ray Donovan to watch, is it worth watching or should i cut my losses & watch something else on sky box sets.

I have to catch up on Fargo, only made it to episode 4 before I got too far behind and episode 5 is not on 4OD anymore :( Excellent news about Utopia, really enjoyed the first series.

Couple of decent looking BBC dramas coming up, one was called Common, can't remember the other one.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Thursday, June 26, 2014, 09:40:00
I loved Fargo which ended this week on 4, also the excellent Utopia starts again in a few weeks time, on he American front i have just downloaded the first series of Ray Donovan to watch, is it worth watching or should i cut my losses & watch something else on sky box sets.

Ray Donovan - cant make up my mind about this one, watched the first series and was OK.

He's a sort of mildly loveable gangster, with a very creepy John Voigt as his dad. Lots of shagging and violence but I found the overall storyline kind of predictable.

Much the same as Banshee - which has much more of both shagging and violence.

Take it or leave it, really


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Thursday, June 26, 2014, 09:41:10
Just finished Season 4 of GOT, definitely the best so far. And it only gets more exciting from this point on folks...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, June 26, 2014, 09:43:28
I loved Fargo which ended this week on 4, also the excellent Utopia starts again in a few weeks time, on he American front i have just downloaded the first series of Ray Donovan to watch, is it worth watching or should i cut my losses & watch something else on sky box sets.

Definately worth a watch...  Not on a par with Fargo, but one of the better recent new series that have come out on Sky Atlantic.  The characters are really good, and I think it's only 10 episodes ish? so not like the usual 22/23 episode seasons that you get.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, June 26, 2014, 09:46:10
It's one of those shows that you're supposed to think is dead clever and engrossing.  I thought it was utter shite. Pretentious and up itself.
I agree with Herthab on this one, I just didn't "get it".


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Thursday, June 26, 2014, 10:18:44
Definately worth a watch...  Not on a par with Fargo, but one of the better recent new series that have come out on Sky Atlantic.  The characters are really good, and I think it's only 10 episodes ish? so not like the usual 22/23 episode seasons that you get.
Cool i have just watched the first episode & am downloading a few more episodes, i also like Unforgettable at the moment on sky living.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, June 26, 2014, 18:32:49
Is Twin Peaks actually any good? I bought the box set ages ago on a whim but haven't bothered watching it yet.

I still enjoy it. I think though it was better 'at the time', as back then it was original in style and format. Now it isn't.

It took a nose dive though as soon as the murder was solved.


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Post by: sonicyouth on Thursday, June 26, 2014, 18:42:26
Twin Peaks was brilliant. Ruined by the network demanding a resolution to who killed Laura Palmer.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Thursday, June 26, 2014, 19:12:59
Watch the first series, at least. The pleasure in watching Twin Peaks is entering the universe, the murder is just a Macguffin to keep things moving along. You can always look up who killed Laura Palmer online, and skip season two. 8 episodes is about the right amount. It might be a bit dated in some respects, but there's never been anything like it, before or since.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Friday, June 27, 2014, 23:38:48
Just got into Intelligence & it has been cancelled in the states after the first series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Saturday, July 5, 2014, 19:57:54
Just started watching Red vs Blue on Netflix.

Not for everyone but I'm loving it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, July 6, 2014, 22:05:41
Common. Watch it if you didn't catch it tonight. Compelling stuff.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, July 7, 2014, 09:34:43
Common. Watch it if you didn't catch it tonight. Compelling stuff.

Meant to watch that and forgot it was on. It looked good from the clips.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 08:33:36
I have just caught upto date on Banshee, great program plenty of naked ladies & shagging, what more do you need in a series. Now onto Graceland watched the first 2 episodes & enjoyed them but it looks like it could go one way and ve a great series or go the other and be awful.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 08:46:48
Common. Watch it if you didn't catch it tonight. Compelling stuff.

Watched it last night, very good too. That joint enterprise rule is quite interesting, but very out-dated it seems to me.

Another program I enjoyed was 'an honourable woman' which is on BBC on Thursday nights. 

That


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 09:17:58
Just started watching The Good Wife.

The pilot was good, hope the series is more of the same


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 09:32:49
Is it set in Surbiton?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 09:33:55
Nah. Yankee


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 09:36:41
Just started watching The Good Wife.

The pilot was good, hope the series is more of the same

Good wife is good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 12:12:48
Good wife is one of my favourite shows outside of the obvious...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 18:00:04
McGovern(Jimmy not Jon Paul) delivers yet again.Has he ever written anything crap?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 19:00:15
McGovern(Jimmy not Jon Paul) delivers yet again.Has he ever written anything crap?

That made me think for a minute so I checked his filmography. I've watched most of what he has ever written and your right it's all been very good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 19:08:33
I used to enjoy cracker


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, July 10, 2014, 07:14:48
GOT secial effects vid on here:

http://vimeo.com/100095868


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Thursday, July 10, 2014, 07:35:02
I'm just starting to watch GOT. Gonna be ages before I get uptodate!

Is on demand or catch up or whatever its called free on Sky?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, July 10, 2014, 18:07:58
Is on demand or catch up or whatever its called free on Sky?

Yes ... BUT...box sets (full series) are only available on certain packages, and some are only for a limited time only -  I think GOT season 1-3 expired a few weeks ago.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Friday, July 18, 2014, 08:25:55
I don't know if any of you lot watch (or would admit to watching) how I met your mother, but I was so disappointed in the final episode. It was always gonna be an odd one, but the final reveal was a little shitty, especially after finding out that they filmed the kids parts in season 2, so they knew how it was gonna end back then. (Although I'd prefer that to the Lost-style made up on the fly ending!)



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Friday, July 18, 2014, 16:25:01
I don't know if any of you lot watch (or would admit to watching) how I met your mother, but I was so disappointed in the final episode. It was always gonna be an odd one, but the final reveal was a little shitty, especially after finding out that they filmed the kids parts in season 2, so they knew how it was gonna end back then. (Although I'd prefer that to the Lost-style made up on the fly ending!)



I watched it when the finale was shown in America and thought very similar things,

Watched it again last night on E4 and was surprisingly happy with the ending this time around. I think it's an ending that needs time to sink in!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Friday, July 18, 2014, 20:12:05
I've just this week started watching Breaking Bad...currently halfway through Season 2...why have I never watched this before...it's just epic.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Friday, July 18, 2014, 20:16:27
Tried twice with Breaking bad, don't like it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Friday, July 18, 2014, 20:47:22
That's a shame, it's a slow burner (for a couple of episodes) then it's just awesome.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Saturday, July 19, 2014, 09:51:56
Im kinda watching Breaking bad, The missus isnt a fan so i watch an episode when i can. I like it.

We have just finished watching season 3 of Scandal, Thats well worth a watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, July 19, 2014, 11:42:55
I am re-watching Breaking Bad with the Mrs, she is now hooked after being bored for the first few episodes.  Anyone who doesn't give it at least the first season is missing out.  Season 4 & 5 are epic.  I am coming to the end of season 3 again now and am looking forward to watching the last 2 seasons again.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Sunday, July 20, 2014, 17:56:50
Only a couple of minutes now until Monty Python live is on gold.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sir Pissalot on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 20:43:12
Having quickly given up on the Commonwealth Games thing, have stumbled onto very interesting prog about the World's eco systems on BBC4.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sir Pissalot on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 21:20:02
Having quickly given up on the Commonwealth Games thing, have stumbled onto very interesting prog about the World's eco systems on BBC4.

Fantastic imagery but I'm feeling quite depressed now about the extent to which we are fucking up our planet.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 23:09:22
Are you talking to yourself,  SP?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: A Gent Orange on Thursday, July 24, 2014, 06:01:00
Fantastic imagery but I'm feeling quite depressed now about the extent to which we are fucking up our planet.

I watched part of that too. It was so beautiful that I was completely drawn in. Then the commentary started and I was trying to give myself a fatal paper cut with a rolled up Guardian.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sir Pissalot on Thursday, July 24, 2014, 06:33:23
Are you talking to yourself,  SP?

Yes, apparently so.  But then again, sometimes it's the only way to get a sensible answer.  :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 10:29:00
The complete series of Scrubs being available on Sky On Demand.
Been a joy watching it all through again, one of my all time favourite shows.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pumbaa on Monday, August 11, 2014, 19:58:45
So, tell me about series I should be watching

I know about, but have yet to watch Breaking Bad, House of Cards etc. Worth it?

I've watched most of the highly rated stuff on Sky/terrestrial - GoT, Boardwalk Empire, Homeland etc.

What gems am I missing?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Monday, August 11, 2014, 20:02:14
The Wire?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Monday, August 11, 2014, 20:04:24
The Wire?

Wire is brilliant - once your ears tune in to the accent/slang

If you can get hold of The Good Wife that's worth watching


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Monday, August 11, 2014, 20:38:23
Anyone watch the £15bn Railway?? Unbelievable engineering achievements.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: @mwooly63 on Monday, August 11, 2014, 20:41:12
Anyone watch the £15bn Railway?? Unbelievable engineering achievements.

Yep was a great 3 parter that
The precision involved in the TBM is amazing

Am hoping they do another mini series before the 2018 opening


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 08:13:56
So, tell me about series I should be watching

I know about, but have yet to watch Breaking Bad, House of Cards etc. Worth it?

I've watched most of the highly rated stuff on Sky/terrestrial - GoT, Boardwalk Empire, Homeland etc.

What gems am I missing?

Breaking Bad, House of Cards = Must watch
Also recommend The Wire, Sopranos with a mention to The West Wing...

About 27 seasons of TV there, should keep you busy..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 08:17:41
Breaking Bad.....best series I have seen in years.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 08:18:20
What's it about?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 08:24:31
What's it about?
Breaking Bad?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 08:36:00
Yep.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 08:38:26
Basically....A 50 year old chemistry teacher with no money and 2 jobs and a new child on the way is diagnosed with cancer which he cannot afford to pay for the treatment of.

His brother in law is a Drug Enforcement Agent and takes him on a "ride along" where they arrest a drug supplier, he decides to try his hand at making crystal meth and finds out his very good at it and can make lots of money, with lots of twists and turns, killings and moral dilemmas.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 08:48:47
Ah, thanks. Might have to take a look.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 08:53:22
Ah, thanks. Might have to take a look.
Me and the missus heard a lot of people recommend it and we weren't sure about the content as it didn't sound like our sort of programme, within the first half an hour of the pilot episode we were hooked and then watched all 62 episodes inside 3 weeks.

Never had a series grip us like that one did, yes there are some not so great ones but in the main its fantastic.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 08:54:37
Yep was a great 3 parter that
The precision involved in the TBM is amazing

Am hoping they do another mini series before the 2018 opening

I still can't quite get my head around how they can be so accurate with a TBM that weighs 900 tonnes, is 150m long and 8m in diameter - incredible.

I'd have loved to a been in the meeting when they agreed to build the new Canary Wharf Station :

Engineer 1."Let’s build a new station at Canary Wharf"
Engineer 2. "Ok, where abouts"
Engineer 1. "Underwater"


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 09:01:38
It's amazing the lack of coverage it's had considering it's one of the largest engineering projects since the Channel Tunnel was built.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 09:23:02
Ah, thanks. Might have to take a look.

This is my favourite scene in Breaking bad (Shit quality, best I could find..)

No major spoilers in this so don't worry...  Jessie (the young one) makes me laugh everytime I see this scene, great acting from all involved.  There are numerous scenes like this all the way through the series, and everyone will have their favourites, this one just cracks me up every time I watch it..

The awkward meal scene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MVOpBNCrz4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MVOpBNCrz4)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 09:28:01
This is my favourite scene in Breaking bad (Shit quality, best I could find..)

No major spoilers in this so don't worry...  Jessie (the young one) makes me laugh everytime I see this scene, great acting from all involved.  There are numerous scenes like this all the way through the series, and everyone will have their favourites, this one just cracks me up every time I watch it..

The awkward meal scene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MVOpBNCrz4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MVOpBNCrz4)
Takes all sorts I guess. I didn't see anything funny in this at all.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sir Pissalot on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 11:08:58
Takes all sorts I guess. I didn't see anything funny in this at all.

Me neither.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 07:51:41
Having now finished Breaking Bad (amazing)..I've borrowed Band of Brothers off a colleague, I've heard good things about it so I hope I'm not disappointed!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 08:04:05
Slowly getting through Breaking Bad, the wifes not a fan so i got to cram an episode in here and there.
We are currently working through House on netflix. I watched up to season 5 when it first came out but from watching it again i don't remember much so its like watching a new show.
There's a pretty good US Crime drama started recently on 5USA called Chicago PD, dont by the same people who made law and order.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 08:09:56
Speaking of Breaking Bad, I see they're doing a spin-off called 'Better Call Saul'. Although Saul was such a great character, I'm not sure how this will go down..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 08:37:30
Having now finished Breaking Bad (amazing)..I've borrowed Band of Brothers off a colleague, I've heard good things about it so I hope I'm not disappointed!

You won't be, it's brilliant.

It's probably about time I re-watched it again.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 10:26:34
You won't be, it's brilliant.

It's probably about time I re-watched it again.

Great, thanks! I'll start it later, I should think.


Title: Re: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 11:12:11
You won't be, it's brilliant.

It's probably about time I re-watched it again.
just finished re watching it myself. Interesting to read about the individual soldiers and how accurate the series is.


Title: Re: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 11:14:45
just finished re watching it myself. Interesting to read about the individual soldiers and how accurate the series is.

I genuinely haven't heard anything bad about it. Looking forward to watching.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: A Gent Orange on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 11:20:19
Just watched the first episode of Battlestar Galactica. Is it all like that? As in like some GCSE morality play with space cliches taked on?

Band of Brother though. Brilliant.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sir Pissalot on Thursday, August 21, 2014, 21:09:50
Just finished watching the final episode of The Honourable Woman.  Really good.  Recommended 'catch up' for anyone who hasn't seen it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, August 22, 2014, 08:52:23
Just finished watching the final episode of The Honourable Woman.  Really good.  Recommended 'catch up' for anyone who hasn't seen it.

Looking forward to the final episode of this, have enjoyed it immensely.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Friday, August 22, 2014, 11:44:19
Has anybody been watching Matrioshki on sky arts about the sex trafficing in eastern europe, it is really good, the downside is that it is set in Belgium and has English subtitles.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, August 22, 2014, 11:58:23
sky arts?  :gay:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Friday, August 22, 2014, 17:02:04
Two episodes in to Band of Brothers...first was very good, second was alright, sticking with it though...doesn't get rave reviews by being 'alright', after all.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Friday, August 22, 2014, 18:26:13
sky arts?  :gay:

Did i miss the part about lots of naked ladies & lapdancing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Friday, August 22, 2014, 21:25:33
Two episodes in to Band of Brothers...first was very good, second was alright, sticking with it though...doesn't get rave reviews by being 'alright', after all.

Episode 2's the one where they're all sat around in Upottery waiting to drop isn't it? Trust me, it's worth it. Everything gets better and better.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Saturday, August 23, 2014, 06:34:08
Episode 2's the one where they're all sat around in Upottery waiting to drop isn't it? Trust me, it's worth it. Everything gets better and better.

That's the one...one of the guys meets an 'opposition' soldier from the same State in the US...I'll say no more, in case anyone is yet to see it.

I'm sticking with it :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Saturday, August 23, 2014, 07:09:48
Has anybody been watching Matrioshki on sky arts about the sex trafficing in eastern europe, it is really good, the downside is that it is set in Belgium and has English subtitles.

Haven't seen that but another Series that was on Sky Arts (now available on catch up) that's brilliant is Romanzo Criminale. Again with subtitles but a great watch, set in 1970's Rome about a criminal gang and the copper trying to stop them. Only 4 episodes in but superb so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Monday, August 25, 2014, 12:45:32
http://nationalreport.net/vince-gilligan-announces-breaking-bad-season-6/

So hope this is true....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Monday, August 25, 2014, 18:21:57
http://nationalreport.net/vince-gilligan-announces-breaking-bad-season-6/

So hope this is true....

I hope it is too!...although, I hope they don't ruin it!

Watched 4 episodes of Band Of Brothers now, really getting into it!!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: FormerlyPlymRed on Monday, August 25, 2014, 18:53:20
Band of brothers is excellent! Damien lewis really good in it


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, August 25, 2014, 22:51:14
http://nationalreport.net/vince-gilligan-announces-breaking-bad-season-6/

So hope this is true....

I would say not...

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/breaking-bad-season-6-hoax-no-a-new-series-hasnt-been-confirmed-by-vince-gilligan-9690191.html


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, September 10, 2014, 16:20:23
Ok so I've watched 7 episodes of Band Of Brothers now...it's decent..

I've been given The Pacific to watch....anyone care to share their thoughts on this one?


Title: Re:
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, September 10, 2014, 19:20:57
I found the pacific less good, the characters were sort of interchangeable and less distinct.

Well made though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Posh Red on Thursday, September 11, 2014, 10:02:49
I had never watched the Sopranos for some reason, I'm now just about to start watching season 4, and still can't understand why I haven't watched it before   :doh:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, September 11, 2014, 10:05:59
Anyone else think Breaking Bad should have ended at the end of Series 4? I thought Series 5 was a bit daft.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Thursday, September 11, 2014, 10:22:00
I had never watched the Sopranos for some reason, I'm now just about to start watching season 4, and still can't understand why I haven't watched it before   :doh:

I did this in January this year.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, September 11, 2014, 11:04:21
Anyone else think Breaking Bad should have ended at the end of Series 4? I thought Series 5 was a bit daft.

Yes.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Saturday, September 20, 2014, 11:49:23
I recently watched the German language TV series Generation War which I found both interesting and entertaining in equal measure. It's in three 90 minute installments and on Netflix.

Here's a trailer with a terrible voice over.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sFQJLy0_cg


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 14:46:50
On the go at the minute...
Ray Donovan season 2 (only watched the first episode, recorded the rest), The Strain (read the books, interested to see how it translates) and The Leftovers (2 episodes in and it's weird, which I like!)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 15:03:29
I recently watched the German language TV series Generation War which I found both interesting and entertaining in equal measure. It's in three 90 minute installments and on Netflix.

Here's a trailer with a terrible voice over.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sFQJLy0_cg

Like the look of that, cheers.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 15:24:31
On the go at the minute...
Ray Donovan season 2 (only watched the first episode, recorded the rest), The Strain (read the books, interested to see how it translates) and The Leftovers (2 episodes in and it's weird, which I like!)

Watched the first Leftovers - liked it and recording series.

Watched the first The Strain  - wanky acting but not really into the vampirish genre so will leave this one.

I watched the first series of Ray Donovan which was OK but wont bother further.

Resurrection is pretty good but,  as yet, not sure where it is going.


Title: Re:
Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 15:39:55
Started watching Portlandia last night...very weird but very good


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 15:41:01
Glue on 4 looks pretty hood, too


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 17:10:55
Anyone seen The Blacklist yet?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Summerof69 on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 17:29:04
Anyone seen The Blacklist yet?

Yes. James Spader is great as 'Red' Reddington.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 19:37:29
Anyone seen The Blacklist yet?

I thought it started well and was good, but after about 5 episodes or so it seemed to follow a near identical formula and was kind of boring. As that's all I watched though my opinion isn't worth a lot.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 19:39:33
Im watching Holby city at the moment.

Its shit.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 19:46:15
Keep it on BBC1 though, the thing afterwards with David Morrissey looks decent


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 21:29:21
I thought it started well and was good, but after about 5 episodes or so it seemed to follow a near identical formula and was kind of boring. As that's all I watched though my opinion isn't worth a lot.
I thought the same that it got boring after a few episodes.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 22:29:57
I've been watching an antiques type show where celebrity guests team up with experts,  they then go to an auction. I don't know what it's called, but when I find out I will post it on here for you all.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Power to people on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, 11:47:42
Anyone seen The Blacklist yet?

Good, albeit a little reptetitive at times but worth watching, keeps you guessing, series 2 starts 2 Oct


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, 14:47:00
Good, albeit a little reptetitive at times but worth watching, keeps you guessing, series 2 starts 2 Oct

Agree with this, worth watching for Spader alone imo.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, 14:51:00
Watched the first Leftovers - liked it and recording series.

Watched the first The Strain  - wanky acting but not really into the vampirish genre so will leave this one.

I watched the first series of Ray Donovan which was OK but wont bother further.

Resurrection is pretty good but,  as yet, not sure where it is going.

Have watched 3 episodes of leftovers so far, it has a lot of potential because of the amount of unanswered questions, but to be honest I have no fucking clue what is going on or why?  Episode 3 didn't help with this in the least..  Gonna stick with it though

Have Strain recorded

Just finishing the 2nd series of Ray Donovan, thought it was better than the first

Not sure what Ressurection is..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, 15:57:55
Resurrection is about a town where people who have died years ago suddenly reappear with no knowledge of what has happened to them.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, 16:53:22
Isn't that The Returned?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, 16:54:46
Nope. Based on a book The Returned.

there is a French series The Returned but it is a zombie-ish theme


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Thursday, September 25, 2014, 12:06:28
Nope. Based on a book The Returned.

there is a French series The Returned but it is a zombie-ish theme

You clearly haven't seen the French series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, September 25, 2014, 12:17:55
When does Les Revenants return?


edit: 2015..seriously....damn.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Thursday, September 25, 2014, 12:33:49
Downton's return was rather good.

Yes, fuck off, I like Downton.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Thursday, September 25, 2014, 12:54:23
My other half watches that shite. I get drawn in without wanting to :-/


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sippo on Friday, September 26, 2014, 20:34:36
Gogglebox is back!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Friday, September 26, 2014, 21:04:44
Gogglebox is back!

I watched 10 minutes of this based on someone elses recommendation.
It's an absolute load of shite so turned it over.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Friday, September 26, 2014, 23:37:18
I watched 10 minutes of this based on someone elses recommendation.
It's an absolute load of shite so turned it over.

"Watch a load of people watching telly and hear their inane reactions!"

Fuck off.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: swindonmaniac on Saturday, September 27, 2014, 10:27:52
"Watch a load of people watching telly and hear their inane reactions!"

Fuck off.
At least its real life - not like the shit you've been watching, get back to fantasy island !!!!!!!!!!!.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Saturday, September 27, 2014, 10:31:41
At least its real life - not like the shit you've been watching, get back to fantasy island !!!!!!!!!!!.

If I want a load of moron's opinions on stuff on the telly I just ask my family.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: dalumpimunki on Saturday, September 27, 2014, 21:41:59
When does Les Revenants return?

edit: 2015..seriously....damn.

I really don't understand how this is going to work? All those dead kids are going to look a lot older. How are they going to explain that?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Sunday, September 28, 2014, 08:15:55
Anyone ever watched Homeland?

Any good?

I can't be fucked to trawl through previous posts to find out.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Sunday, September 28, 2014, 09:32:47
Anyone ever watched Homeland?

Any good?

I can't be fucked to trawl through previous posts to find out.

Good first season. Gets a little silly in seasons two and three but entertaining enough to commit to.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Sunday, September 28, 2014, 09:35:26
Good first season. Gets a little silly in seasons two and three but entertaining enough to commit to.

Great, thanks.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, September 29, 2014, 09:44:16
Marvellous, about the stoke city kit man employed by Lou macari at stoke city. On i player. Watch it!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Power to people on Tuesday, September 30, 2014, 13:05:36
Agree with this, worth watching for Spader alone imo.

Season 2 starts on Friday


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, September 30, 2014, 13:21:07
Marvellous, about the stoke city kit man employed by Lou macari at stoke city. On i player. Watch it!

Watched this on your recommendation, really enjoyed it, good spot.

That guy is rightfully a legend in Stoke..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, 09:58:25
Watched this on your recommendation, really enjoyed it, good spot.

That guy is rightfully a legend in Stoke..

Great wasn't it. I can't recommend it enough.
Ends on iPlayer tonight. Don't miss out on it!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, 13:11:28
Great wasn't it. I can't recommend it enough.
Ends on iPlayer tonight. Don't miss out on it!

Watching it now pre-night shift. Decent so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, 13:18:57
I see on the back of that, stoke fans are petitioning for a knighthood for him.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, 13:23:51
Did anyone watch 24 hours in Police Custody on channel 4 the other night. Was pretty good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, 13:26:11
Anyone been watching Jon Richardson Grows Up? I've watched the first two, that's pretty good too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, 13:26:20
Did anyone watch 24 hours in Police Custody on channel 4 the other night. Was pretty good.

Were you in it?  :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: @mwooly63 on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, 15:31:52
Did anyone watch 24 hours in Police Custody on channel 4 the other night. Was pretty good.

Yeah was interesting
Slightly different to 24 hrs in A&E format
Gotta be a pisser facing someone who says no comment to everything and then to see him get off  :crash:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, 15:35:58
To be honest I'm not sure we have a justice system any more, kill 15 grannies and all you'll get is a litter picking duty it seems nowadays


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, 16:42:00
Saw the first episode and have recorded the rest - hope it progresses as I enjoyed it.

Enjoying The Last Ship, too


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, 16:48:50
Were you in it?  :)

I can confirm that I wasn't!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, October 2, 2014, 06:24:16
Marvellous, about the stoke city kit man employed by Lou macari at stoke city. On i player. Watch it!

Watched that too, thoroughly enjoyed it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Thursday, October 2, 2014, 07:30:11
Peaky Blinders. Superb.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, October 2, 2014, 15:52:28
Anyone seen The Leftovers?


I'm not sure whether I love it or hate it

Yeah, I am halfway through episode 4.  To be honest I haven't got the slightest clue what is going on...  I hope they start answering some questions soon..  I know it's from the makers of lost, but they are taking the whole wtf thing to another level with this.  It's almost like the chucked the scenes in a washing machine and are showing them as they came out..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Thursday, October 2, 2014, 17:25:16
I caught Ripper Street the other day on one of the Freeview channels (Drama/Gold/whatever) and had forgotten how enjoyable it was. The dialogue has had a hell of a lot of thought put into it.

Quite why it got cancelled I'll never know.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, October 2, 2014, 17:46:21
I caught Ripper Street the other day on one of the Freeview channels (Drama/Gold/whatever) and had forgotten how enjoyable it was. The dialogue has had a hell of a lot of thought put into it.

Quite why it got cancelled I'll never know.
Its been recomissioned by Amazon Prime and filming for series 3 has just finished.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Thursday, October 2, 2014, 19:19:06
is anyone else having problems with yesterdays catch up on sky, i have tried to watch something from last night & all the channels have no listings for yesterday


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Friday, October 3, 2014, 12:31:47
Just watched The Paedophile Hunter on 4OD. One of the most intense pieces of TV I've seen. Harrowing stuff.
Enjoyed watching those sickos squirming.
Glue is decent and I also liked the 24 hours in custody programme


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Monday, October 6, 2014, 17:43:45
See Twin Peaks is getting a third series, due out 2016.


Title: Re: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, October 6, 2014, 18:50:20
See Twin Peaks is getting a third series, due out 2016.
Had that been confirmed ?!

Edit: just googled it. Wahooooooooooo. Lynch and Frost are writing it all too, and its a continuation of the story. Damn fine news.

Not been this excited since Star Wars Episode 1 was announced. Hope they don't fluff it as much as that though :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Monday, October 6, 2014, 19:42:42
Jar Jar fucking binks killed Laura Palmer.  She managed to kick him several times in the head during the struggle.  Explain his stupidity.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Monday, October 6, 2014, 20:23:22
It'll be fucking magnificent.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7d0Lm_31BE

shame Jack Nance is dead, won't be quite the same without Pete


Title: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, 10:14:21
Just watched The Paedophile Hunter on 4OD. One of the most intense pieces of TV I've seen. Harrowing stuff.

Just watching this now... Sickening! Proper cringeworthy.

Funny though as the main guy says to one of the guys that they're in the roughest part of Nuneaton... 1) all of Nuneaton is rough, pretty much. And 2) he says it as he walks past my uncles house!! Ha.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, 12:46:54
Homeland season 4 started well. Feels like a completely new show.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, 17:58:53
Just watched the the pedo hunter thing. Really quite sickening.

I hope he stops as many as possible, I don;t know what to think about him putting them online though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, 19:08:30
Just the the pedo hunter thing. Really quite sickening.

I hope he stops as many as possible, I don;t know what to think about him putting them online though.

I know what you mean, a part of me agrees, and a part of me disagrees in equal measures..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: wiggy on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, 21:19:49
Looking forward to Gotham next week.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Thursday, October 16, 2014, 16:41:22
http://www.denofgeek.com/tv/movies-being-made-into-tv-shows/32522/23-movies-currently-being-turned-into-tv-shows

Some of those made me laugh, although Westworld the TV series with JJ Abrams and Anthony Hopkins sounds like a winner.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: stfc1975 on Sunday, October 19, 2014, 20:52:37
Russia's Toughest Prison on BBC Four , right now is worth a watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Sunday, October 19, 2014, 21:45:35
Catching up with Gotham and Agents of Shield this week, I was struck with how good both are. I think Gotham is edging it slightly atm, mostly because Agents has some very weak actors in it, but I really would appreciate them not shoe-horning in a new Batman villain every 5 seconds.

"HEY! THIS GUY LIKES RIDDLES! AND IS CALLED ED! YOU KNOW, LIKE EDWARD NYGMA?!? I BET HE LIKES GREEN SUITS TOO!"

I still hope Kevin Conroy makes a guest appearance - he is the one true Batman.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, October 20, 2014, 09:00:09
Homeland is back and has started quite well.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, October 20, 2014, 09:07:25
Really? I thought it's been pretty terrible.

Should've ended it after the last series with Brody swinging from the crane.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, October 20, 2014, 09:13:38
Really? I thought it's been pretty terrible.

Should've ended it after the last series with Brody swinging from the crane.

I'm surprised they made another series to be honest but I personally think its been quite good, well the first episode was. The second one last night was a bit slower but there are worse things on TV for sure.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Monday, October 20, 2014, 09:14:08
Walking Dead started off better after a period of dullness


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Monday, October 20, 2014, 10:07:57
I'm surprised they made another series to be honest but I personally think its been quite good, well the first episode was. The second one last night was a bit slower but there are worse things on TV for sure.

Could have done a pre-program warning about the scene with Quinn and the big beast


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, October 20, 2014, 10:52:26
Just started Walking Dead over the weekend. Brilliant so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Monday, October 20, 2014, 10:55:48
It is a vast improvement. Probably helped by the fact they have gotten rid of Hershel who was the most boring character in the history of everything.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sir Pissalot on Monday, October 20, 2014, 11:36:31
It is a vast improvement. Probably helped by the fact they have gotten rid of Hershel who was the most boring character in the history of everything.

Agreed, but wasn't that a whole series ago?  It seems like it, anyway.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Monday, October 20, 2014, 11:44:11
Could have been, I stopped watching it as it was boring me to tears.


Title: Re:
Post by: Batch on Monday, October 20, 2014, 12:40:18
I'm ashamed,  but I can help liking storage wars. It'll probably get boring quickly but it's good filler Sunday TV until then!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Sunday, October 26, 2014, 21:22:24
Just started the 2nd season of Sleepy Hollow, well worth a watch.

Grimm Season 4 has just started

Chicago PD is a good one too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 09:16:24
The Missing with James Nesbitt was pretty impressive last night, not sure how they will manage to make it last 8 episodes mind you.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: TheMajorSTFC on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 10:05:44
Anyone watch Supernatural on here? The 10th season has just started and looks intriguing to say the least!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 10:23:58
The Missing with James Nesbitt was pretty impressive last night, not sure how they will manage to make it last 8 episodes mind you.

I agree Abrahammer. Its going to be very difficult to keep the intrigue over 8 episodes given the way the programme began last night.

The Fall is back in November as well. Funny how all the good films and tv series seem to come out in October/November/December.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 10:33:53
The Fall is back in November as well. Funny how all the good films and tv series seem to come out in October/November/December.

Autumn/Winter programming. People have to stay in because the weather's shit so the rival stations all put their A-games on to compete with each other.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 10:35:30
Autumn/Winter programming. People have to stay in because the weather's shit so the rival stations all put their A-games on to compete with each other.

Ah. That makes perfect sense Honky. Why didn't I think of that?

Also I guess that's what all the Simon Cowell shite like Pop Idol is on about this time of year as well?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Thursday, October 30, 2014, 09:27:16
Glad to have The Walking Dead and American Horror Story back. The start of TWD was fantastic, and it's progressed nicely so far. Jury still out on Horror Story.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sir Pissalot on Thursday, October 30, 2014, 09:31:03
Glad to have The Walking Dead and American Horror Story back. The start of TWD was fantastic, and it's progressed nicely so far. Jury still out on Horror Story.

[spoiler alert]   ....but the clown getting the smile wiped off his face this week was quite funny.   :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Sunday, November 9, 2014, 23:10:25
Can't believe how shit this season of Doctor Who has been. Capaldi could have been a great doctor, but not with crap scripts and stories which hark back to the days of Sylvester McCoy. The plots just get more and more ludicrous and often make no sense.

The season finale was total bollocks, the only good bit was the teaser at the end - I didn't even know he was in the Xmas special.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Sunday, November 9, 2014, 23:14:50
Can't believe how shit this season of Doctor Who has been. Capaldi could have been a great doctor, but not with crap scripts and stories which hark back to the days of Sylvester McCoy. The plots just get more and more ludicrous and often make no sense.

The season finale was total bollocks, the only good bit was the teaser at the end - I didn't even know he was in the Xmas special.

My sentiments exactly.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Sunday, November 9, 2014, 23:33:50
Has anyone seen the bizarrely named Peaky Blinders on the BBC? I caught episode 6/6 of series 2 the other day and found it strangely compulsive. Think I will have to go back and watch series 1 and the other episodes of series 2.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, November 10, 2014, 10:00:17
Has anyone seen the bizarrely named Peaky Blinders on the BBC? I caught episode 6/6 of series 2 the other day and found it strangely compulsive. Think I will have to go back and watch series 1 and the other episodes of series 2.

Peaky Blinders is brilliant, highly recommended.  I thought the second season was better than the first.  Anyone who hasn't watched it should, it's a bit like a UK version of Boardwalk Empire with Brummie accents chucked in, the soundtrack reminds me a little of Snatch.

Really good, probably my favourite British drama series..

Oh, and the Peaky Blinders name is based on the name of the gang/gangsters based in the Midlands back in the day.  They all wore peaked caps but they had a razor blade sewn into the back of the cap witch they used to take off and slash across peoples faces, hence the Peaky Blinders..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Monday, November 10, 2014, 20:14:55
The new version of Homeland is really boring me now. The old version might have been totally unbelievable but at least there was action and excitement in it.

Carrie's ability to hold on to her job just gets more and more unbelievable.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Monday, November 10, 2014, 21:40:04
The new version of Homeland is really boring me now. The old version might have been totally unbelievable but at least there was action and excitement in it.

Carrie's ability to hold on to her job just gets more and more unbelievable.

Wait until the latest couple of episodes (6 and 7) US-pace. Homeland back to its best.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Thursday, November 13, 2014, 23:31:17
Just flicking around, saw an article on the comet landing and watched. Then saw a senior labour guy demolished and I thought I'd check what it was, as I was doing that, A talking heads with Patti Smith and David Lynch came on, and it was newsnight! What happened there? last time I saw that It was Jermy Paxson, and very boring, what I watched tonight was pretty good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: wiggy on Monday, November 17, 2014, 21:15:18
Gotham has been absolutely brilliant.

Getting better and better every week.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Outletred on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, 09:00:03
Yes agree love Gotham


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Outletred on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, 11:23:29
Agree on homeland think it's run its course


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Friday, November 21, 2014, 12:03:48
I am really enjoying Lilyhammer on netflix at the moment


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Friday, November 21, 2014, 12:05:51
Do you ever get problems getting Netflix to play on yer TV?

Mine was fine for weeks, now it's a no-no


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Friday, November 21, 2014, 12:19:13
I had a bit of a problem on my Lg tv for a week but an update on the tv took care of it, but funnily enough i had to update netflix this morning.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, November 21, 2014, 12:27:33
Sometimes Netflix is a pain on our Samsung TV, but on the whole it seems to be ok. BBC Iplayer is the worst.

Our TV has a habit of losing network connection which is a real pain. The issue appears to be that our internet is out the front and we have this booster thing in the living room but it cuts out a lot, I reckon it tends to coincide with airplanes going overhead, but that is probably baloney.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, November 21, 2014, 12:46:28
Flying balony passing overhead is currently the subject of ongoing WFi connectivity issue studies. Hope the get get the answers you need.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: reeves4england on Friday, November 21, 2014, 13:46:13
Agree with those who've enjoyed The Missing. Caught up on episodes 1-4 last night and can't wait for the next one.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, November 21, 2014, 14:52:16
Flying balony passing overhead is currently the subject of ongoing WFi connectivity issue studies. Hope the get get the answers you need.

Ah, thanks Batch.

Our flat is right under the flight path so if it is connected I guess that's the price we have to pay for living in central (ish) London.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Friday, November 21, 2014, 16:26:58
Decent film on 4 tomorrow - Lawless


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Sunday, November 30, 2014, 17:18:07
Do you ever get problems getting Netflix to play on yer TV?

Mine was fine for weeks, now it's a no-no

The Netflix problem solved.

Have to turn off the Sky HD box before watching


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Sunday, November 30, 2014, 18:32:43
Juts started watching supernatural..

Gotham is ace


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, November 30, 2014, 19:47:31
Gotham is ace
Gotham has turned into a very good series IMO.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Monday, December 1, 2014, 09:35:29
Excellent documentary about the rise and fall of Blondie on BBC4 last night.

Not a fan musically but fascinating footage.

Usual story of loads of hits then finding out they only had $25,000 left in the bank between them.

Young Debbie Harry was fuckity fuck fuck gorgeous


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, December 1, 2014, 10:44:11
Did I hear somewhere that Luther is due back on the telly?  ???


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Monday, December 1, 2014, 11:23:22
Yes but I think a new series has only just been commissioned


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Post by: sonicyouth on Monday, December 1, 2014, 11:54:58
I think they're making a film


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, December 1, 2014, 12:29:01
2 hour special.

http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/luther_season_4_idris_elba_creator_neil_cross_planning_special-2014-08


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Monday, December 1, 2014, 12:50:57
Gotta get Idris Elba away from the bloody DJ booth first.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, December 7, 2014, 13:12:25
Been watching the Swedish/Danish crime drama 'the bridge' on netflix. I've been a bit wary of the subtitle malarkey but it's fantastic. The main characters are superb, especially saga noren who is absolutely hilarious.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Sunday, December 7, 2014, 16:36:07
Watch The Killing as well. The Danish version that is. I tried the American version, but I couldn't watch it after The Danish one.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Monday, December 8, 2014, 14:37:21
Wait until the latest couple of episodes (6 and 7) US-pace. Homeland back to its best.

You're right, the last 3 episodes it's been back to its best.

Plenty of action however silly and unrealistic it might be


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, 12:26:31
The missing finale was fucking superb.
Looking forward to broadchurch in January now


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, 13:15:24
Watch The Killing as well. The Danish version that is. I tried the American version, but I couldn't watch it after The Danish one.

There are quite a few Scandi dramas I want to try.

FWIW the Bridge was one of the most enjoyable TV programmes I have seen in a long time, better than Breaking Bad even!

The missing finale was fucking superb.
Looking forward to broadchurch in January now

I have deliberately not watched this so I can watch on Saturday night as TV is fucking dire at the weekends. Its been excellent so far, still no real idea who has committed the crime and if the child is even still alive!


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Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, 22:27:55
Working through Marco Polo on Netflix, it's got an air of Game of Thrones about it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, 23:14:10
Looking forward to the final part of The Fall tomorrow night.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, December 18, 2014, 00:04:39
Looking forward to the final part of The Fall tomorrow night.

I've found this series a bit disappointing compared to the excellent first. But I assume he will eb getting his comeuppance.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Thursday, December 18, 2014, 09:17:39
This isn't going to sound the best.

I found it more interesting when he was actually committing his abducting, raping, murdering, etc in the 1st series


Title: Re:
Post by: Batch on Thursday, December 18, 2014, 10:59:38
It made perfect sense in the context of the Tv show.

Gchq have you marked as a rapey serial killer though


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Thursday, December 18, 2014, 11:14:32
I've found this series a bit disappointing compared to the excellent first. But I assume he will eb getting his comeuppance.
Yes, the first series was better.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, December 18, 2014, 12:30:31
The missing finale was fucking superb.
Looking forward to broadchurch in January now

Confirmed at the end another series is on it's way too.  To do with a little girl that goes missing and how the family cope when they get her back by the looks of the short trailer.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Thursday, December 18, 2014, 20:44:38
The missing finale was fucking superb.

Opinion has been pretty split on the final episode but I liked. The subtle facial expression the kid gave Nesbitt at the end certainly left a little unanswered question for me.


Title: Re:
Post by: Abrahammer on Thursday, December 18, 2014, 20:46:04
It made perfect sense in the context of the Tv show.

Gchq have you marked as a rapey serial killer though

Gillian Anderson is absolutely memorising me in this I must admit, she is aging extremely well


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Thursday, December 18, 2014, 20:50:53
Still waiting for her to get her jugs out


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Thursday, December 18, 2014, 22:34:26
Excellent final episode I thought, in the particular the main interview scene.

The last couple of minutes was a pointless storyline twist and really wasn't needed though


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sir Pissalot on Thursday, December 18, 2014, 22:46:58
Excellent final episode I thought, in the particular the main interview scene.

The last couple of minutes was a pointless storyline twist and really wasn't needed though

I think that the final twist (better not say what it was in case it spoils things for anyone yet to watch it) was the only way they could finish it.  I could see its significance and why the Gillian Anderson character was so upset about it.  But it was a bit far fetched that the journo and the other guy could have got to the right spot in the forest so quickly. 


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, December 18, 2014, 23:27:38
What a shit end to wrap up a rapid slide downhill in quality. Truely piss poor.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Sunday, December 21, 2014, 16:30:42
Anyone been watching The Apprentice?

Who's gonna win then?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, December 21, 2014, 16:34:54
Anyone been watching The Apprentice?

Who's gonna win then?

Yes.

Bianca as I think she has the best business idea


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Sunday, December 21, 2014, 17:10:11
Yes.

Bianca as I think she has the best business idea

She seems to be a little more composed under the pressure too...

Apart from when Ricky was interviewing her and she crumbled everso slgihtly.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, December 21, 2014, 17:44:06
She seems to be a little more composed under the pressure too...

Apart from when Ricky was interviewing her and she crumbled everso slgihtly.

Mark seemed very confident until he made his shambolic pitch the week before. They haven't really gone too much into business idea so it's either brilliant or fairly ordinary.

The imbiciles are back this week, that retard Sarah probably the worst of a terrible bunch of people!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Sunday, December 21, 2014, 17:46:32
Mark seemed very confident until he made his shambolic pitch the week before. They haven't really gone too much into business idea so it's either brilliant or fairly ordinary.

The imbiciles are back this week, that retard Sarah probably the worst of a terrible bunch of people!

Absolutely agree. Re: Mark.. he didn't half look ill in the boardroom after the pitch to Tesco!!

No real fitties in this years one either, disappointed.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, December 21, 2014, 18:25:19
I think Bianca will win too. For the same reasons Bob's orange gave.
Thought the Irish bird was pretty tidy. Best of the totty but not top notch mind.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Sunday, December 21, 2014, 18:28:59
Mark has a safer idea, Bianca a better one.

I note that James and Sarah are back for one final attempt at making me harm my TV tonight.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Sunday, December 21, 2014, 18:34:29
Sad to hear Hewer is leaving, he is a good egg. That Clauda fella be an entertaining replacement.

The Irish lass seemed to be in the winning position until she decided to attempt to crack the most competitive industry going


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, December 21, 2014, 18:35:06
I think Bianca will win too. For the same reasons Bob's orange gave.
Thought the Irish bird was pretty tidy. Best of the totty but not top notch mind.

Agree arriba. She had the most amazing eyes. A solid 7 out of 10.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Sunday, December 21, 2014, 20:08:22
I love The Apprentice,it highlights pretty much everything that is wrong with this country in an amusing way


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Sunday, December 21, 2014, 20:26:16
Agree arriba. She had the most amazing eyes. A solid 7 out of 10.

Cracking set on her too.. But yeah no more than a 7/10.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Sunday, December 21, 2014, 20:27:04
Sad to hear Hewer is leaving, he is a good egg. That Clauda fella be an entertaining replacement.

The Irish lass seemed to be in the winning position until she decided to attempt to crack the most competitive industry going

I agree to an extent, but I'm not sure if he'd be as entertaining week in week out, I think he's perfect for the interviews.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Sunday, December 21, 2014, 20:32:16
And yes, Roisin's eyes were hypnotic. And she was very good, would have walked it in the old format but her business plan was very ambitious.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Sunday, December 21, 2014, 22:34:46
I look forward to the launch of Clim Bon Line.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DMR on Sunday, December 21, 2014, 22:45:29
I love The Apprentice,it highlights pretty much everything that is wrong with this country in an amusing way


Your own business is bigger than any of theirs then?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Monday, December 22, 2014, 07:24:15
I look forward to the launch of Clim Bon Line.

Did you hear the other suggestion that seemed to pass them all by? Climb-Media.

Brilliant.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Monday, December 22, 2014, 07:57:53
I look forward to the launch of Clim Bon Line.

I think that's pretty much the only thing she said in the whole final, wasn't it?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sir Pissalot on Monday, December 22, 2014, 08:23:02
So far as I could tell, the guy that won seemed to base his whole case on bigging himself up and rubbishing his opponents.  Every time he was asked for details of how he was going to turn his business plan into a highly profitable success, he avoided giving any details and just bull-shitted people with rubbish like "believe me, I'm the best at what I do and I guarantee 100% that I will be successful".  Sadly, he was never pressed to say "how".

At the end of the day, Sugar made his choice based on wanting to take a gamble rather than on anything of substance.  He can afford to take the risk and won't lose any sleep if it goes tits up.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Monday, December 22, 2014, 16:39:04
So far as I could tell, the guy that won seemed to base his whole case on bigging himself up and rubbishing his opponents.  Every time he was asked for details of how he was going to turn his business plan into a highly profitable success, he avoided giving any details and just bull-shitted people with rubbish like "believe me, I'm the best at what I do and I guarantee 100% that I will be successful".  Sadly, he was never pressed to say "how".

At the end of the day, Sugar made his choice based on wanting to take a gamble rather than on anything of substance.  He can afford to take the risk and won't lose any sleep if it goes tits up.

Absolutely. I do think that based on the final, Bianca would've needed more direction than Mark in their businesses... it seems that Mark really just needed the investment. Bianca had what seemed like a great business idea (and still does), but it had more flaws in it that I think most people realised.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, December 22, 2014, 16:40:01
Absolutely. I do think that based on the final, Bianca would've needed more direction than Mark in their businesses... it seems that Mark really just needed the investment. Bianca had what seemed like a great business idea (and still does), but it had more flaws in it that I think most people realised.

or ladders!

£25 for a pair of tights was nonsensical unless she was flogging them to Pippa Middleton or Elton John!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Monday, December 22, 2014, 16:46:48
or ladders!

£25 for a pair of tights was nonsensical unless she was flogging them to Pippa Middleton or Elton John!

I certainly wouldn't pay that much.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, December 22, 2014, 18:43:21
Bianca had what seemed like a great business idea (and still does), but it had more flaws in it that I think most people realised.

Has she learned nothing from Dragon's Den:
  1. She has nothing to protect her from the big boys nicking her idea. Though the big boys presumably already thought of the idea and dismissed it, its not exactly left field. SO..
  2. Presumably she needs to build THE brand for colour choice, which is difficult, expensive and with risk.
  3. A lot of her money will get tied up in stock
  4. Sugar would need to support her a lot.

Whereas Marks idea seemed non-unique and old hat. But either he will pull it off, or not, but should be practically maintenance free.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: dalumpimunki on Monday, December 22, 2014, 20:27:23
So far as I could tell, the guy that won seemed to base his whole case on bigging himself up and rubbishing his opponents.  Every time he was asked for details of how he was going to turn his business plan into a highly profitable success, he avoided giving any details and just bull-shitted people with rubbish like "believe me, I'm the best at what I do and I guarantee 100% that I will be successful".  Sadly, he was never pressed to say "how".

At the end of the day, Sugar made his choice based on wanting to take a gamble rather than on anything of substance.  He can afford to take the risk and won't lose any sleep if it goes tits up.

I think it was more a case of "Shit I'd have to actually do some work on the tights idea. Fuck that give it to the other fellah, I've no fucking idea what he does but at least I can just let him get on with it".


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 16:25:55
I've been running out of things I fancy watching lately, so randomly decided to watch Brooklyn Nine Nine, which is actually really good, contrary to what I expected.

I also downloaded and watched The Profit. It's some Entrepreneurial American show where a successful bloke, Marcus Lemonis, comes into a failing business and tries to turn it around with "his own money".

As with a lot of American reality shows, it does feel over-edited and a bit fake at times, but despite this it's very good and the bloke is highly likeable and isn't too sweary and loud as you'd imagine someone doing this on TV would/should be.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7V9Pere_SM


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 17:17:31
The first Walking the Nile program was good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 17:43:02
@TrustSTFC will be tweeting it for those who can't listen


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 17:48:49
The first Walking the Nile program was good.


Bloody brilliant that was, well apart from that matey snuffing it which was pretty shocking


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sippo on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 17:54:24
The first Walking the Nile program was good.


I'd disagree. No need for a camera crew. Better than Bear Grylls but no where near Ed Stafford.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: ron dodgers on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 18:04:31
Say Yes to the Dress - it's deeeeeeeeeeevine darlings


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 18:21:00
I don't know if anybody has seen hemlock grove on Netflix yet, but it looks interesting


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 18:47:13
@TrustSTFC will be tweeting it for those who can't listen

Walking the Nile? What's the Trust's interest in that?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: donkey on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 19:27:16
U BG
I've been running out of things I fancy watching lately, so randomly decided to watch Brooklyn Nine Nine, which is actually really good, contrary to what I expected.

Yeah its a top show. New series starts soon on E4 I think


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 19:57:45
well apart from that matey nuffing it which was pretty shocking
That came as a massive shock, was expecting an 'everything was alright' ending and that happened. Very sad.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 20:02:11
So did I, thought they were playing up his illness for dramatic effect, caught me totally offguard


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 21:50:08
It was just the "So yeah, Matt just died" which made it completely surreal. Certainly wasn't expecting that.

It must be hard trying to cram months of footage into a couple of hours of good TV.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Sunday, January 11, 2015, 00:18:12
Why do reality shows on the BBC tend to be happy and those on ITV nasty?

With the BBC you get the Bake Off, the Voice and Strictly - the judges are all nice and friendly to all the contestants and each other, the contestants all get on well and help each other and you get a nice happy feeling watching.

With ITV you get X Factor, with the judges consistently having a go at each other and calling the singers not on their team shit. With I'm A Celebrity, they're in the middle of the jungle, being starved and forced to do nasty challenges just to get a few bugs to eat. I can't watch either of them for more than a few minutes.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, January 11, 2015, 09:09:41
Jesus H , they really fucked up the return of stars in their eyes. I like Harry Hill, but this was absolute garbage with overlong "intros" of the contestants that were staggeringly cringeworthy.

It made Splash looked high brow.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, January 11, 2015, 09:12:41
With ITV you get X Factor, with the judges consistently having a go at each other and calling the singers not on their team shit.

Wouldn't mind that if it was honest comment, bit its so clearly to an agenda. With a free reign I be a bloody brilliant judge, if only I had a TV friendly face. I know, I could do a voivce-over response after the judges stop lying. Might have to move it until after the watershed.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Sunday, January 11, 2015, 09:22:12

With ITV you get X Factor, with the judges consistently having a go at each other and calling the singers not on their team shit. With I'm A Celebrity, they're in the middle of the jungle, being starved and forced to do nasty challenges just to get a few bugs to eat. I can't watch either of them for more than a few minutes.


You watched xfactor recently, one ,assize love in for the acts these days, almost as if they want the public to call in and vote, in some money making exercise - surely not. Gone are the days when acts get slaughtered by the judges, some really.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: joteddyred on Sunday, January 11, 2015, 13:28:25
Jesus H , they really fucked up the return of stars in their eyes. I like Harry Hill, but this was absolute garbage with overlong "intros" of the contestants that were staggeringly cringeworthy.

It made Splash looked high brow.

I missed the start and when I turned over I honestly thought he was doing a piss take version as a comedy sketch.  One of the women even called him Matthew.


Title: Re:
Post by: Batch on Sunday, January 11, 2015, 14:31:42
I think it kind of was a piss take version, rather than a revival of the old slightly more serious format.

Think they got it wrong in most people eyes.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, January 11, 2015, 14:33:34
Was always an abysmal programme anyway wasn't it?

This year's cbb is already hilarious. Some right loons in there.


Title: Re:
Post by: Batch on Sunday, January 11, 2015, 14:38:30
I quite liked it Arriba. I was young though.

Don't watch cbb but did read that someone who was in baywatch was chucked out for flopping out some ex-page 3 birds tit wasn't he?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, January 11, 2015, 14:42:41
 not a programme I ever really got. The makeovers were usually terrible, as was the singing.

Yeah some weird,alcoholic son of the Hoff or something. And that reg holdsworth bloke off corrie is a bigotted sexist-racist so is amusing as he's causing trouble


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Sunday, January 11, 2015, 21:25:21
I had to google who this Chloe was but if i was in his shoes i'd wanna see her baps too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Monday, January 12, 2015, 00:27:02
Trying to work out who she was I stumbled onto her twitter page and have realised that she and the Jeremy Jackson guy have the same agent.

This is therefore not a coincidence.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 21:00:35
The new series of Broadchurch is getting ridiculous - its like they have thought that the first series pulled people in, we can just go completely off the wall now.

Glossing over the unofficial witness protection (funded by what who how), the fact that the crime is apparently the fault of the perpetrators wife we have the legal process...

Witnesses sitting in court before giving evidence, the hard ball QC creating waves and upsetting the community yet staying in the local town hotel... its just weirdly so far away from any believable process.

We really enjoyed the first series and fully understand that drama can often veer a little from reality to achieve dramatic effect - but its like they just cannot be bothered with this.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, January 16, 2015, 21:58:09
Just watched the first few episodes of a netflix drama, The Killing. Early signs show lots of promise. Very dark and gripping.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Friday, January 16, 2015, 23:01:57
Just watched the first few episodes of a netflix drama, The Killing. Early signs show lots of promise. Very dark and gripping.

Danish one or American one? I watched the Danish one years back and then found the American one crap. Hard to say whether it actually was though as the story was kind of the same, so in effect I'd already seen it. Plus I thought most of the characters, and especially the lead cop, were superb in the Danish series, so again you make the comparisons.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Saturday, January 17, 2015, 09:08:00
The Danish killing was fantastic.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Saturday, January 17, 2015, 09:12:26
Actually I'm thinking of the bridge.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Saturday, January 17, 2015, 10:31:24
Danish one or American one? I watched the Danish one years back and then found the American one crap. Hard to say whether it actually was though as the story was kind of the same, so in effect I'd already seen it. Plus I thought most of the characters, and especially the lead cop, were superb in the Danish series, so again you make the comparisons.
Its the american one.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Saturday, January 17, 2015, 11:12:39
Don't bother with the American one.

Forbrydelsen (The Killing) and Bron (The Bridge) both trump anything the UK and US could come up with.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Saturday, January 17, 2015, 11:50:07
Don't bother with the American one.

Forbrydelsen (The Killing) and Bron (The Bridge) both trump anything the UK and US could come up with.
Kamelåså is a good series too. Syggelekokle will take off as well soon.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, January 22, 2015, 22:37:57
Surviving the holocaust, the Freddie Knoller story just on bbc2.

Unreal what he went through yet managed to tell his story so well. Worth catching up on iplayer.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bedford Red on Thursday, January 22, 2015, 22:50:32
Surviving the holocaust, the Freddie Knoller story just on bbc2.

Unreal what he went through yet managed to tell his story so well. Worth catching up on iplayer.

I've just watched it on BBC2, and it is definately worth watching if anyone didn't see it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Thursday, January 22, 2015, 22:51:27
On a similar subject that 'The Eichman show' on BBC 2 the other night was jaw dropping.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Thursday, January 22, 2015, 22:52:24
Surviving the holocaust, the Freddie Knoller story just on bbc2.

Unreal what he went through yet managed to tell his story so well. Worth catching up on iplayer.

Did you watch The Eichmann Show on the other day? Similar subject matter, also very good.

Now watching Wolf Hall. Very highbrow TV this week.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Thursday, January 22, 2015, 23:17:28
Are the Eichmann shows  different stories then? I saw advertised and want to wath that and wolf hall( I went to tonight, then remembered I'd read yesterdays paper on the tube on the way home)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Friday, January 23, 2015, 00:17:33
Just finished catching up on The Walking Dead, after giving up on it for the second time and being told to give it another go.

I've absolutely loved it and it seems the writers have got a second wind and made it good again. In fact I'd argue it's never been this good before.

I can't wait for the second half of series 5.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Saturday, January 24, 2015, 12:19:16
Anyone catch the first episode of Catastrophe on C4?

Funny as fuck and  mega crude - best comedy on the box for ages.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Saturday, January 24, 2015, 13:05:26
Saw it last night.  Agree, very funny.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Saturday, January 24, 2015, 13:20:37
Thanks fot the tip, Catastrophe is on 4 OD, I'll watch it when the bairns are in bed.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Saturday, January 24, 2015, 22:13:00
C4's programme 'Holocaust:Night Will Fall' is superb. Gripping viewing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Saturday, January 24, 2015, 23:42:23
Watched Catastrophe earlier and its another big thumbs up from me.

Sharon Horgan, lovely stuff


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Sunday, January 25, 2015, 14:07:40
Surviving the holocaust, the Freddie Knoller story just on bbc2.

Unreal what he went through yet managed to tell his story so well. Worth catching up on iplayer.you

Just watched it, amazing story, amazing man


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, January 25, 2015, 14:20:35
That Catastrophe was OK, definitely worth watching.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Sunday, January 25, 2015, 18:41:00
Surviving the holocaust, the Freddie Knoller story just on bbc2.

Unreal what he went through yet managed to tell his story so well. Worth catching up on iplayer.

Watched it earlier on iplayer and have to agree. I think Freddie was a bit of a lad in his youth and the way he recounted his story was brilliant tv.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, January 26, 2015, 20:07:31
Will give catastrophe a go.

The hotel is funny. Matey being such a bellend it makes it what it is


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Monday, January 26, 2015, 21:52:36
Broadchurch is confusing the fuck out of me.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 08:21:58
Broadchurch is confusing the fuck out of me.
I like the added plot twists and the other schoolgirl murder suspects becoming involved.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sippo on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 08:38:43
Is it wrong that I find the undateables fucking hilarious.

Your mum's a fucking squirrel.

Brilliant.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: grubby on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 08:48:08
Is it wrong that I find the undateables fucking hilarious.

Your mum's a fucking squirrel.

Brilliant.

Do you have any lifeguard qualifications?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 09:04:22
Broadchurch is confusing the fuck out of me.

Yeah I didn't enjoy last nights episode as much as I usually do - sure it will come good though!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sir Pissalot on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 09:11:47
Episode 2 of Catastrophe last night maintained the promising start.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 10:01:33
Is it wrong that I find the undateables fucking hilarious.

Your mum's a fucking squirrel.

Brilliant.

One day I might grow up and stop finding Tourette's funny


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 10:53:53
Doubtful.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ntj4c104Hc0


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: @mwooly63 on Thursday, January 29, 2015, 18:34:24
Just finished watching Fringe on Netflix, missed it first time round.
Very good


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Friday, January 30, 2015, 10:58:33
Fortitude, anyone? Pretty weird start to it but looks like it should be good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Friday, January 30, 2015, 11:07:14
Seemed a bit disjointed to me - but I'll show some  fortitude


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Friday, January 30, 2015, 21:55:47
Just started The Wire, a colleague leant it to me...

Decent viewing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Friday, January 30, 2015, 21:59:06
Just started The Wire, a colleague leant it to me...

Decent viewing.

I recently started The Wire as well. First half of season one is a bit slow but got a lot better towards the end. Season two has started really well too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Friday, January 30, 2015, 22:07:22
I recently started The Wire as well. First half of season one is a bit slow but got a lot better towards the end. Season two has started really well too.

I've only watched upto episode 5, I agree though, it was a bit of a slow start, but it's really getting quite gritty now.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Saturday, January 31, 2015, 07:58:17
Is it wrong that I find the undateables fucking hilarious.

Your mum's a fucking squirrel.

Brilliant.

That show makes me feel uncomfortable. It's whole reason for being is to laugh at disabled people.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Saturday, January 31, 2015, 09:15:23
That show makes me feel uncomfortable. It's whole reason for being is to laugh at disabled people.
If you think that the whole point is to laugh at disabled people don't watch the last leg on channel 4, the whole point of that is to laugh at the disabled.
P.S did anybody see the last leg last night with Prick Clegg on it, he is a prick but came out of it okish


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Saturday, January 31, 2015, 09:19:55
Difference being that's a program of comedians with disabilities, making jokes about disabilities. It's laughing with them at jokes they are making about themselves.

The undateables, on the other hand, is taking regular members of the public with disabilities (who admittedly willingly go onto the show), putting them in social situations which exacerbate these disabilities and going "LOOK. LOOK HOW THEY ARE DIFFERENT AND HANDLE THESE SITUATIONS. THEY CANT DO IT AS WELL AS YOU OR I. ISNT THIS FUN"


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Saturday, January 31, 2015, 09:21:43
So don't watch it then?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Saturday, January 31, 2015, 09:29:01
I don't. But I don't really see what that has to do with the price of fish


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Saturday, January 31, 2015, 09:31:30
Difference being that's a program of comedians with disabilities, making jokes about disabilities. It's laughing with them at jokes they are making about themselves.

The undateables, on the other hand, is taking regular members of the public with disabilities (who admittedly willingly go onto the show), putting them in social situations which exacerbate these disabilities and going "LOOK. LOOK HOW THEY ARE DIFFERENT AND HANDLE THESE SITUATIONS. THEY CANT DO IT AS WELL AS YOU OR I. ISNT THIS FUN"

I agree. It's car crash TV.

But what's worse - the people who make it, or the people (and/or their families) who think it's a good idea to be on the show?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Saturday, January 31, 2015, 09:31:35
You said it makes you feel uncomfortable. So I was suggesting that to ease your level of comfort that you don't watch it. Perhaps country file may be more to your liking.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Saturday, January 31, 2015, 09:46:16
Ahhhh you see I love undateables as I work with several children with autism and it gives me hope that they might find love in the future - there's someone out there for everyone


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Saturday, January 31, 2015, 10:04:24
That show makes me feel uncomfortable. It's whole reason for being is to laugh at disabled people.

I can't watch it as I feel the same, too uncomfortable.

If the premise of the show is as JFW stated then I can appreciate that but it tends to be viewed by the wrong audience who generally want a good laugh which therefore renders it pointless.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Saturday, January 31, 2015, 10:33:30
Ahhhh you see I love undateables as I work with several children with autism and it gives me hope that they might find love in the future - there's someone out there for everyone

I kind of agree. I find the program quite heart warming and nice. Sure there's funny moments, often unintentional, but I don't think the show focuses on that as much as those that don't watch it think.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Saturday, January 31, 2015, 11:14:48
I'm with Barry on the whole... I find myself feeling really happy when it goes right and I'm usually heartless


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, January 31, 2015, 12:27:56
Ahhhh you see I love undateables as I work with several children with autism and it gives me hope that they might find love in the future - there's someone out there for everyone

I'm with JFW and Barry on this one...  It was impossible not to get a warm fuzzy feeling about the big happy guy with the big curly afro...   Maybe those that feel uncomfortable about the whole thing should just watch his part, I don't think that you can feel uncomfortable whatching that guy deal with the situation he was in and celebrating with his dad at the end when he had achieved getting a new girlfriend.

Torrets is funny to watch, but more because of what they are shouting out rather than the reason they are doing it...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Amir on Saturday, January 31, 2015, 12:35:37
As I can't get bootlegs cheap out here, I've recently bought a few new series, namely...

Arrested development
The blacklist
Band of brothers
Justified
Mad men
And the first series of it's always sunny in Philadelphia.

Is there anything that's conspicuous by it's absence, for the next time I go shopping? I've already seen....

The wire
Breaking bad
Game of thrones
The shield
The sopranos
The killing
Homeland
True detective (if anyone hasn't seen this, check it out as it doesn't seem to be so widely known)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Saturday, January 31, 2015, 12:38:06
Generation Kill was very good (mini series)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Saturday, January 31, 2015, 12:42:51
I'm with JFW and Barry on this one...  It was impossible not to get a warm fuzzy feeling about the big happy guy with the big curly afro...   Maybe those that feel uncomfortable about the whole thing should just watch his part, I don't think that you can feel uncomfortable whatching that guy deal with the situation he was in and celebrating with his dad at the end when he had achieved getting a new girlfriend.

Agreed it's a great watch, if you approach it in the right mind ie not in a piss taking manner. I think it's a good way of seeing that no matter the issue they're just wanting the same thing as most people. That tall chap finally striking it lucky was brilliant. As was Michael kicking the 'can we just be friends' girl to the kerb, in a refreshingly honest way.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, January 31, 2015, 12:47:05
Agreed it's a great watch, if you approach it in the right mind ie not in a piss taking manner. I think it's a good way of seeing that no matter the issue they're just wanting the same thing as most people. That tall chap finally striking it lucky was brilliant. As was Michael kicking the 'can we just be friends' girl to the kerb, in a refreshingly honest way.

I agree, it can be heartwarming and I don't say that lightly.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, January 31, 2015, 12:49:32
As I can't get bootlegs cheap out here, I've recently bought a few new series, namely...

Arrested development
The blacklist
Band of brothers
Justified
Mad men
And the first series of it's always sunny in Philadelphia.

Is there anything that's conspicuous by it's absence, for the next time I go shopping? I've already seen....

The wire
Breaking bad
Game of thrones
The shield
The sopranos
The killing
Homeland
True detective (if anyone hasn't seen this, check it out as it doesn't seem to be so widely known)

Off the top of my head...

House of Cards
Orange is the new Black
Sons of Anarchy (just for fun)
Dexter


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Saturday, January 31, 2015, 12:53:32
You seen Romanzo Criminale yet Amir? The series?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Saturday, January 31, 2015, 12:57:49
Vikings is very good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Amir on Saturday, January 31, 2015, 13:25:18
Cheers, all. I like the look of House of Cards, and I've already seen Orange Is The New Black. There used to be adverts all the time for Dexter on AXN and they put me off for some reason, might give it a go.

Jan, I've seen the film, which I didn't really enjoy tbh, but the series looks to be more highly rated. Maybe the opposite of City of God, where the tv shows were shiiiiite! I'll have a look at streaming that one, won't be able to buy it I shouldn't think.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Sunday, February 1, 2015, 23:01:23
Hannibal is good?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, February 5, 2015, 21:00:16
There is a programme about to start o ITV featuring car crashes caught on dashcams. I mention it due to the topicality on here.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, February 5, 2015, 21:48:22
I'm getting a dash cam


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Thursday, February 5, 2015, 22:15:35
As I can't get bootlegs cheap out here, I've recently bought a few new series, namely...

Arrested development
The blacklist
Band of brothers
Justified
Mad men
And the first series of it's always sunny in Philadelphia.

Is there anything that's conspicuous by it's absence, for the next time I go shopping? I've already seen....

The wire
Breaking bad
Game of thrones
The shield
The sopranos
The killing
Homeland
True detective (if anyone hasn't seen this, check it out as it doesn't seem to be so widely known)
Prison Break


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Friday, February 6, 2015, 12:57:24
Gp's behind closed doors. There are some seriously fucked up people in this nation of ours. That's all I can say.

Car crash Britain was something I could relate with. The guy in the lorry calling drivers dickheads after they continually cut him up reminded me of what i have to deal with daily.
The programme was wrong about accidents going down though. They are up for the first time in 20 years with more injured and killed. Thank the Tories cutting traffic police for that.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 10:26:32
Better Call Saul, the Breaking Bad spin off, has landed on Netflix. The first episode was quite slow, as you'd expect, due to introducing new characters and the back story. The second was much better and it looks like being a must watch for me.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 10:29:02
Better Call Saul, the Breaking Bad spin off, has landed on Netflix. The first episode was quite slow, as you'd expect, due to introducing new characters and the back story. The second was much better and it looks like being a must watch for me.
Gonna watch the first 2 of these tonight...I remain hopeful.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 10:32:39
Better Call Saul, the Breaking Bad spin off, has landed on Netflix. The first episode was quite slow, as you'd expect, due to introducing new characters and the back story. The second was much better and it looks like being a must watch for me.

I fear this is going to be shite.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 10:55:22
I fear this is going to be shite.
If the second episode is anything to go by, it definitely won't be shite. Too soon to tell if it will reach the heights of BB, but taken as a completely separate show it promises to be very, very good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 11:09:20
If the second episode is anything to go by, it definitely won't be shite. Too soon to tell if it will reach the heights of BB, but taken as a completely separate show it promises to be very, very good.

That's good new then Herthab. I'll wait until you have seen more before I dip my toes!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 12:00:06
Just watched the second episode, I think it's going to be a great series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, February 12, 2015, 21:38:06
There is a programme about to start o ITV featuring car crashes caught on dashcams. I mention it due to the topicality on here.

The second episode featured about a minute feature on the Magic Roundabout including a lovely 10 second shot or so of the CG.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Friday, February 13, 2015, 04:14:02
Couldn't get into Breaking Bad so wont be bothering with Better Call Saul.

really enjoying Marvels Agent Carter


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Friday, February 13, 2015, 07:32:59
Couldn't get into Breaking Bad so wont be bothering with Better Call Saul.

really enjoying Marvels Agent Carter
I fell out of love with breaking bad but really enjoyed better call Saul, the first episode started slowly but got going well. Also on Netflix I have really got into white collar.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Friday, February 13, 2015, 08:08:48
Also on Netflix I have really got into white collar.

Haha, I watched all that on Netflix. It won't win any awards, but I found it highly watchable and it does have a great bromance. You ca tell those 2 are mates.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Friday, February 13, 2015, 10:33:08
I'm enjoying Agent Carter too. I was worried it'd either be too 'YEAH WOMEN ARE BETTER THAN MEN, WOMEN ARE AWESOME YEAH' or 'Women have no place in the workplace!' because of the time it's set in but it's actually pretty well balanced in that regard.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Friday, February 13, 2015, 14:49:46
Just finished The Wire. Wow, what a show.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Friday, February 13, 2015, 15:03:49
Haha, I watched all that on Netflix. It won't win any awards, but I found it highly watchable and it does have a great bromance. You ca tell those 2 are mates.
I am half way through series 3 at the moment, but it is really good. I think it could be the wire next, tried the shield but couldn't get into it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Friday, February 13, 2015, 15:26:20
Just finished The Wire. Wow, what a show.

Did you watch it with subtitles?

Motherfucker!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Friday, February 13, 2015, 15:32:53
Did you watch it with subtitles?

Motherfucker!

Ha, it took me a while to get used to all the slang/street talk in season one but got the hang of it eventually. Just got to try and not use some of it in real life now  :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 11:38:33
Episode 3 of Better Call Saul now on Netflix. Will be watching that tonight!

Also, 9pm Hello Ladies feature length special on Sky Atlantic with Stephen Merchant. Not for everyone, but I enjoyed the first series and was disappointed when it was axed..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 17:56:58
Hello Ladies just wasn't strong enough. I enjoyed it but not surprised that it didn't last.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 19:26:21
Shipping wars is pretty good for a daytime tv program. A couple of attractive women truckers on it which helps.


Title: Re:
Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 19:56:25
Having never seen it before I've just finished Peep Show, horrible and great in equal measure.

Just begun Community which looks promising


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 20:24:47
Anyone watch Grimm? I remember watching the pilot and thinking, this is quite good in a strange way, but it wont last. 4 seasons later its one of my fave TV shows at the moment.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 21:42:25
Having never seen it before I've just finished Peep Show, horrible and great in equal measure.

Just begun Community which looks promising

Community is very good, Especially the first 4 seasons


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 22:59:47
Anyone watch Grimm? I remember watching the pilot and thinking, this is quite good in a strange way, but it wont last. 4 seasons later its one of my fave TV shows at the moment.

YUS.

This season's Christmas special had me in fits of laughter. I like how they don't take themselves too seriously with that sort of episode.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 23:11:49
New series of the excellent Sports Life Stories was on ITV4 tonight, a good one on Peter Shilton to kick off with.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 19:06:38
Hello Ladies just wasn't strong enough. I enjoyed it but not surprised that it didn't last.

Totally agree.. did you watch the finale? I thought it was decent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Thursday, February 19, 2015, 03:53:12
Just started season 2 of Hannibal, Gives me seriously bad/weird dreams but yet I continue! Will probably be easier now I barely sleep!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Thursday, February 19, 2015, 06:09:07
Series 3 of Hannibal has been delayed until the summer...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, February 19, 2015, 09:38:50
New detective series called 'Bosch' just started on the Amazon Netflix thing. Looks like it might be alright if you like cop/detective style shows.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Thursday, February 19, 2015, 11:17:55
New detective series called 'Bosch' just started on the Amazon Netflix thing. Looks like it might be alright if you like cop/detective style shows.

I hear he prefers Makita.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, February 19, 2015, 11:42:15
Tool


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, March 1, 2015, 12:26:39
New series of House of Cards now on netflix.

Started well.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Sunday, March 1, 2015, 14:15:01
Series 3 of Hannibal has been delayed until the summer...
I thought it got canned...liked the 1st season but lost interest


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Sunday, March 1, 2015, 20:58:59
I've got 3 episodes left of season 2 of Hannibal and it's all gone very weird.
It's no game of thrones but I've enjoyed it.
I wanted a series that wasn't already like 8 series in.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Sunday, March 1, 2015, 21:27:07
New series of House of Cards now on netflix.

Started well.

Just getting started with S3. It's all very much sillier than the UK version, but Kevin Spacey chewing scenery is incredible fun.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Billy Paynter on Thursday, March 5, 2015, 16:58:54
Banshee series 3 especially is quality :insane:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Thursday, March 5, 2015, 17:00:34
New series of Vikings is shaping up well.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, March 5, 2015, 17:33:23
Struggling to get into fortitude but am sticking with it, for now.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Thursday, March 5, 2015, 17:52:57
New series starts tonight - Banished.

About convicts sent down under


Title: Re:
Post by: Benzel on Thursday, March 5, 2015, 19:07:40
Walking Dead is still quality.


Title: Re:
Post by: Flashheart on Thursday, March 5, 2015, 19:15:53
Walking Dead is still quality.

Really? Even some diehard fans of it have told me they're finding it boring?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Thursday, March 5, 2015, 21:33:47
New series of Vikings is shaping up well.

Just seen the last episode. I really enjoyed the first series and, as you say, this series should be good also. It has so many strong characters that it's difficult to choose a favourite.

Plus action, violence, gore, mysticism, fantasy, but perhaps more importantly..... lots and lots of totty.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Thursday, March 5, 2015, 21:43:48
Struggling to get into fortitude but am sticking with it, for now.

I gave up on it after 2 episodes.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Thursday, March 5, 2015, 22:05:20
New series starts tonight - Banished.

About convicts sent down under

Enjoyed that, looks like a good series, and only 7 episodes, very managable.


Title: Re: Re:
Post by: Benzel on Saturday, March 7, 2015, 11:41:04
Really? Even some diehard fans of it have told me they're finding it boring?
This one disagrees. It's had some lulls but  there's plenty of interesting shit on the way


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Saturday, March 7, 2015, 12:33:52
This one disagrees. It's had some lulls but  there's plenty of interesting shit on the way

I agree. I've dropped out of watching it a few times (which is quite telling about how fuck all would happen for ages) and have come back on the insistence of mates on both occasions.

I got series 4 and 5 and caught up. I loved it, better than ever in my opinion. The build up to Terminus and post Terminus was pacey and engrossing in my opinion and the writers found new enthusiasm and directions.

It was probably helped by being able to watch it all in a few days though. I hate watching episode by episode of lengthy American shows.


Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Benzel on Saturday, March 7, 2015, 20:42:54
I agree. I've dropped out of watching it a few times (which is quite telling about how fuck all would happen for ages) and have come back on the insistence of mates on both occasions.

I got series 4 and 5 and caught up. I loved it, better than ever in my opinion. The build up to Terminus and post Terminus was pacey and engrossing in my opinion and the writers found new enthusiasm and directions.

It was probably helped by being able to watch it all in a few days though. I hate watching episode by episode of lengthy American shows.
I know people that enjoyes 2+3 a lot more because they could plow through loads. Well excited for the end of this series


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Saturday, March 7, 2015, 21:09:46
Walking Dead is still quality.
This season has been boring mostly. I did like the ending of the most recent episode. Just when you think Rick's gone all soft....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Saturday, March 7, 2015, 21:12:57
sweet irony-the funniest programme on tv,weekly wipe,is cancelled due to comic relief.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Saturday, March 7, 2015, 21:15:47
I thought the series had come to an end?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Saturday, March 7, 2015, 21:20:53
one more i think


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, March 9, 2015, 13:11:02
Given up on fortitude. Shite


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, March 9, 2015, 13:49:02
Only just got round to watching it, but did anyone else watch The Casual Vacancy, seems to be one of a new genre of TV programmes that looks very nice and quite an interesting story at the start and going through but when you get the end it just has no point, no obvious ending and just seems lacking in structure!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, March 9, 2015, 13:50:00
Similarly I watched the first 3 episodes of series 2 of Broadchurch and it was frankly ludicrous and so far fetched it was becoming insulting!

Does it get any better or shall I not bother!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Monday, March 9, 2015, 14:15:31
Yeah I thought the same but stuck with it - the actual trial and reveal is ok


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, March 9, 2015, 14:20:28
The causal vacancy was exactly how you describe it horlock, imo.

Broadchurch was good but a bit of a let down on the first series. It continues more or less the same all the way through.
I found it too predictable


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Monday, March 9, 2015, 17:01:10
Finished watching Utopia and loved it, such a shame I then read it had been cancelled. Fook.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 14:04:17
Today's 'Better Call Saul' - about Mike's backstory - really took the series up a few notches in my estimation.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 14:06:05
Today's 'Better Call Saul' - about Mike's backstory - really took the series up a few notches in my estimation. Quality television.
It started really weakly but has gradually got a lot better.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 20:55:36
Might watch a new documentary on channel 5, just about to start "The benefits estate"


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Friday, March 13, 2015, 09:20:43
Having never seen it before I've just finished Peep Show, horrible and great in equal measure.

Just begun Community which looks promising

Season 6 of community starts on Sony TV (Sky 157) on Wednesday at 10pm..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Friday, March 13, 2015, 21:36:15
Not gonna lie, a little bit of wee is coming out every time it see adverts for the new series of Game of Thrones


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Friday, March 13, 2015, 22:37:43
Pelvic floor buggered by the sprog eh?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Sunday, March 15, 2015, 15:22:43
Watched the first episode of The Returned last night. Thought it was pretty good start.

Netflix seem to be getting a lot of good stuff at the moment, not enough time to watch it all.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Summerof69 on Monday, March 16, 2015, 09:08:12
Saw part of the Glenn Hoddle documentary last night on Sky, with around 5 mins on his stay at Swindon.

They borrowed excerpts from the 'That's Football' documentary and there was an interview with Micky Hazard, also.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, March 16, 2015, 11:27:08
Saw part of the Glenn Hoddle documentary last night on Sky, with around 5 mins on his stay at Swindon.

They borrowed excerpts from the 'That's Football' documentary and there was an interview with Micky Hazard, also.
thought it was a decent programme and Swindon got a very reasonable amount of time in it. Well worth seeing, those who missed it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Summerof69 on Monday, March 16, 2015, 13:17:41
I see Gotham is back on tonight.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, March 16, 2015, 13:28:08
Only just got round to watching it, but did anyone else watch The Casual Vacancy, seems to be one of a new genre of TV programmes that looks very nice and quite an interesting story at the start and going through but when you get the end it just has no point, no obvious ending and just seems lacking in structure!

Finally got round to watching the last episode last night, given Top Gears hiatus.

You are spot on with your description. It was well made, and seemed to be leading somewhere, then never really did. JK Rowling obviously ran out of ideas after Harry Potter.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bathtime on Monday, March 16, 2015, 16:44:59
Wild Things showing again on Wednesday @ 8.00pm - Sky 1 - hilarious - well I thought so.....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Monday, March 16, 2015, 21:31:18
I see Gotham is back on tonight.

I just can't get into this but my husband really likes it - I don't understand what era it's supposed to be set in?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, March 16, 2015, 21:49:27
I just can't get into this but my husband really likes it - I don't understand what era it's supposed to be set in?

Modern day 1930's ish


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, March 16, 2015, 21:53:39
I can tolerate most things on CBeebies but I draw the line at Zingzillas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3AmKW8UqEQ


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sippo on Monday, March 16, 2015, 22:12:11
How about the annoying bastard, Mr Tumble.

(http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article8742419.ece/alternates/w620/v34v25591441.jpg)

And don't even start me on Peppa Fucking Pig.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 08:15:19
Modern day 1930's ish

See what does that even mean??! How can it be modern and the 1930s?? I'm sure this wouldn't annoy most people!  :-[


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 08:51:36
It comes across as a futuristic version of the past.  :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 09:10:59
See what does that even mean??! How can it be modern and the 1930s?? I'm sure this wouldn't annoy most people!  :-[

They do it in Archer and it works - using stuff from the last 50 years at random.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 09:58:08
How about the annoying bastard, Mr Tumble.

Mr Tumble is brilliant you grumpy old git.

My kids have recently discovered something called Larva on Netflix. It's gross but also brilliant at the same time. I'm not sure whether a 2 year old and a 5 year old should be watching it, but hey ho.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=40o1-cWdZjk


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 10:15:04
Mr Tumble is brilliant you grumpy old git.


Agreed - also Gigglebizz is fantastic.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 10:31:54
Mr tumble is an annoying cunt, so annoying that if Jeremy Clarkson punched him purely for looking at his streak sandwich, the Daily Mail would have a 'knight Clarkson' campaign special edition.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 10:51:36
Mr Tumble is a legend!

Its time to sign!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 11:30:09
Mr Tumble is a legend!

Its time to sign!

... him up? Is he the new Rocking Robin?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 14:20:26
Just watched the latest walking dead. Its finally starting to pick up. Without too many spoilers i think that old lady is beginning to see whats happening and regrets bringing them to Alexandira.

Shits gonna go down...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 15:45:30
I still think they are being played by her. There is something not being said about the 'W' and the video interviews. then there is the gun and that girl that jumps the fence.

could be that it's just as I originally thought though, a role reversal of ricks group being 'bad' in order to survive.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 19:19:51
I think she's got a dark side for sure, I'm actually starting to get excited about it now. The vicar is going to get what's comming to him. There's going to be a big twist for sure. they are defo not the perfect community they are made out to be.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 19:27:52
"Shits gonna go down..."

I think you covered it very succinctly.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, April 13, 2015, 19:57:53
Now on channel 4, skint, from Merthyr Tydfil


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, April 13, 2015, 20:28:02
"Shits gonna go down..."

I think you covered it very succinctly.

I know its a bit late, but i knew she was a nasty bitch. Great finish to the season.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 06:37:11
Anyone watched Daredevil yet?

Also, what did people make of Better Call Saul?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 08:24:31
Anyone watched Daredevil yet?

Also, what did people make of Better Call Saul?

Watch the first 5 episodes of Daredevil. Much darker, violent and 'adult' than any of the other superhero series and very good. Better Call Saul is great, very character driven.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 08:28:00
Watch the first 5 episodes of Daredevil. Much darker, violent and 'adult' than any of the other superhero series and very good. Better Call Saul is great, very character driven.

I loved Better call Saul, some people thought it was going to be the same as Breaking Bad, but I'm glad it wasn't. I did, however, love the little hidden crossovers. I think the second series is going to be a cracker.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 15:26:58
I enjoyed Ballot Monkeys last night.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 15:29:08
Half way through House of Cards season 1. Enjoying it so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 15:31:05
Eventually getting round to Breaking Bad - being shown on Spike.

Can see why it's had so many accolades


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 17:10:21
Half way through House of Cards season 1. Enjoying it so far.

Same as.

Problem is I always compare political drama's to The West Wing and nothing can touch that in this genre


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Spud on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 17:15:23
Half way through House of Cards season 1. Enjoying it so far.

Get yourself ready for the start of Season 2......that's all I'll say.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 17:22:44
Same as.

Problem is I always compare political drama's to The West Wing and nothing can touch that in this genre

Never seen it... may have to once this is finished.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 17:22:57
Get yourself ready for the start of Season 2......that's all I'll say.

I like the sound of that..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 17:23:39
Eventually getting round to Breaking Bad - being shown on Spike.

Can see why it's had so many accolades

It's the best TV show I've ever watched. It just keeps on giving. Fantastic viewing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 17:28:44
Eventually getting round to Breaking Bad - being shown on Spike.

Can see why it's had so many accolades

Me too, only seen first 3 or 4 episodes and it's already brilliant.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 17:43:57
Get yourself ready for the start of Season 2......that's all I'll say.

I like the sound of that..

Oh, Spud you absolute tease. You're in for a treat Darlo.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Pete on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 19:28:04
It's the best TV show I've ever watched. It just keeps on giving. Fantastic viewing.

Damn. Another TV series I have to watch. I have to stop reading this thread.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 19:39:09
I thought it was really boring, struggled through series 1. Wont bother with any more.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Thursday, April 23, 2015, 06:31:23
Oh, Spud you absolute tease. You're in for a treat Darlo.

 :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Thursday, April 23, 2015, 09:50:30
Please report back after season 2, episode 1.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, April 23, 2015, 10:28:06
I have to concur, Breaking Bad is up there with the best series I have ever seen, me and the wife sat down and watched all 64 episodes in about 8 days last year. Going to catch up again on Spike soon as we are recording them.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Thursday, April 23, 2015, 11:02:09
Please report back after season 2, episode 1.

Hmmmmm sounds ominous.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Thursday, April 23, 2015, 11:02:59
I have to concur, Breaking Bad is up there with the best series I have ever seen, me and the wife sat down and watched all 64 episodes in about 8 days last year. Going to catch up again on Spike soon as we are recording them.

Even though I have Netflix on my BT box, I had to invest in the DVD's, I've seen it so many times now and it never gets boring.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, April 27, 2015, 13:06:20
'Hunters of the south seas' is well worth a look in my opinion. Find it on iPlayer


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, April 27, 2015, 13:22:16
I thought it was really boring, struggled through series 1. Wont bother with any more.

If you are talking about Breaking Bad I would agree, myself and the missus watched series 1 & 2 on Netflix and were just a bit meh about the whole thing, the premise was really good but got to the stage rapidly in series 2 of really just not being that bothered about the whole thing!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, April 27, 2015, 17:50:52
If you are talking about Breaking Bad I would agree, myself and the missus watched series 1 & 2 on Netflix and were just a bit meh about the whole thing, the premise was really good but got to the stage rapidly in series 2 of really just not being that bothered about the whole thing!

Stopped just before it starts to get really good.  Good work..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, April 27, 2015, 18:23:15
I only watch food programmes and documentaries now, I must be getting old!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, April 27, 2015, 18:30:51
Netflix has original Thomas the tank engine. My 15month old son loves it and so do it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 09:59:18
If you get a chance to watch 'The Jinx: The life and deaths of Robert Durst' then do so, fantastically bizarre real life story about the aforementioned fellow, heir to a billion dollar company. I won't spoil it, do yourself a favour and don't google him either til after you've watched it. Fucking nuts.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 14:35:52
If you get a chance to watch 'The Jinx: The life and deaths of Robert Durst' then do so, fantastically bizarre real life story about the aforementioned fellow, heir to a billion dollar company. I won't spoil it, do yourself a favour and don't google him either til after you've watched it. Fucking nuts.

I watched this recently too. It's terrific and almost like a TV version of the podcast Serial. The guy's eyes are terrifying and I have no words for that final episode.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Spud on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 14:41:38
Oh, Spud you absolute tease. You're in for a treat Darlo.

Ha! Got to say, I was gutted when 'that' happened.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 14:44:05
Am I the only one who thinks the latest series of Game of Thrones is a bit shite?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 15:19:43
thought the first two were scene setters,  but the third episode was brilliant.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 15:37:57
You mean last nights?

That was the episode that made me question the series.

Anyway, what's happened to that crippled boy and why no sighters of the Dragon Queen's knockers


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuperBosnian on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 15:52:38
I would really recommend 1992 on Sky Arts, it's an Italian series with English subtitles. Very impressive stuff and you get to see Miriam Leone with her kit off numerous times.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 17:35:52
Am I the only one who thinks the latest series of Game of Thrones is a bit shite?

Probably not, but you are wrong


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 18:32:26
You mean last nights?

That was the episode that made me question the series.

Anyway, what's happened to that crippled boy and why no sighters of the Dragon Queen's knockers

Bran (the cripple) won't be in this season as his TV storyline has caught up with his book storyline and there is no new material for them to work from. As for Dany's assets, rumours suggest Emilia Clarke is unwilling to do topless scenes now that she has 'made it'.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 19:43:20
Boo!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 20:27:21
I think she's the one who's been coming to the V festival and hanging around backstage for the past 4 years. 

Ive never seen Game Of Thrones so haven't noticed.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 21:27:09
Just finished the latest season of Episodes, well worth a watch for anyone who hasn't seen it before.

Matt Le Blanc is excellent, playing an exaggerated version of himself. Bit surprised by how far he was prepared to go with it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 22:51:48
GoT's TV storylines will be past the books by the end of this series apparently. Bran's storyline is right up to the current book, everyone else's is lagging behind massively. However, the books are not in real time, the chapters are all over the place, sometimes concurrent, sometimes a large period of time apart, with no real guide as to what's when. The last two books released so far were pretty much split in half, one for the north, one for the south, with some teases and spoilers in the first of the two. A really odd way of doing things, but G RR Martin seems like a bit of an arse anyway...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Thursday, April 30, 2015, 19:54:07
I think she's the one who's been coming to the V festival and hanging around backstage for the past 4 years. 

Ive never seen Game Of Thrones so haven't noticed.

If anyone from Game of Throned is there again I would like full permission to pretend to be your daughter (ok maybe wife) and stalk them please?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 20:01:11
In between night shifts, I successfully watched all 6 episodes of season 2 of I'm Alan Partridge today.

Some say it's a waste of a day, maybe... fucking great waste of a day though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 20:10:45
In between night shifts, I successfully watched all 6 episodes of season 2 of I'm Alan Partridge today.

Some say it's a waste of a day, maybe... fucking great waste of a day though.

My girlfriend literally never laughed aloud until she watched Partridge. Now she absolutely loses it laughing if someone so much as says "Ah hah!"


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 20:13:18
thought the first two were scene setters,  but the third episode was brilliant.

And back to the scene setting episode for four.

Problem is there are so many threads going on that screen time is a bit limited, show a bit, move on, show a bit, move on...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 20:14:20
Just watching last nights game of thrones
Ok I hate to say it but I'm getting a little bored now

It will get better..right??


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 20:14:57
Batch are we both thinking the same thing at the same time??


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 20:16:17
Batch are we both thinking the same thing at the same time??

Are you thinking you have an itchy left ball too?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 20:19:56
My girlfriend literally never laughed aloud until she watched Partridge. Now she absolutely loses it laughing if someone so much as says "Ah hah!"

Love it... One of the most quotable TV shows. That and The Office (UK), of course.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 20:24:49
Are you thinking you have an itchy left ball too?

Change ball to back??


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 20:29:01
Change ball to back??

You have more than one back?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 20:30:03
Change ball to back??

well, that's a relief then! Weird, you must have gained a post pregnancy psychic ability. I'm wrapping my head in tinfoil just in case...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 20:41:46
Episode 4 of GoT was utter bobbins and I love the show. That scene in the corridor was up there as one of the worst scenes it's had (just behind the Benny Hill Yara trying to free Theon one from Series 4).

On the bright side, Jaime and Bronn are amazing together and I'd watch a whole series of them. Call it True Detective.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 08:18:38
I know they are setting scenes but I don't get really who all these weird army's are?? The monk looking blokes in kings landing and the ones in the gold masks in Mother of dragons place??


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 08:49:06
they've not gone into it much on the tv show, but the monk chaps are the 'poor fellows', part of the Faith Militant, a super-strict religious lot, led by the silver haired chap Cersei Lannister has been talking to.

The gold masks are Meereen's Sons of the Harpy. When Danaerys took over Meereen she pissed off a lot of people, closing the fighting pits and casting out those in power, some of them are rising against her.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 09:41:49
I know they are setting scenes but I don't get really who all these weird army's are?? The monk looking blokes in kings landing and the ones in the gold masks in Mother of dragons place??

If you are struggling with who is who and who does what etc. watch a separate program on Atlantic call Thronecast.  It is not the best of shows, but it does a lot of digging into what has gone on in the episode and explains some of the characters and groups..  Downside is that you have to put up with Sue Perkins..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 13:30:44
Thanks Legett - loving your mega info there - clearly a book reader?

Berniman I really like thronecast but my husband hates it as he said it's taking geeky ness to the extreme! I kind of take his point but I think I need to start recording it and watching it in my own time


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 16:20:19
They did a good bit in this weeks episode about the faith militant so it's worth you taking a look.  The useful part is when they refer back to previous series or episodes to show you where the references derived from for stuff going on in this weeks episode.

Apart from that, your other half is right, it is a geek fest, but less of a geek fest this year than it was last year :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 18:59:39
Bayern are giving it a right go against Barca.

They defend like us, though


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 21:55:15
Thanks Legett - loving your mega info there - clearly a book reader?

Berniman I really like thronecast but my husband hates it as he said it's taking geeky ness to the extreme! I kind of take his point but I think I need to start recording it and watching it in my own time

yup yup, not a prolific reader so took me the best part of a year, reading the books up to the point I'd watched the series was a bit of a struggle (apart from working out the massive changes between books and tv show!) but I enjoyed them! Well, as much as you can enjoy something so fucking bleak... :P


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Saturday, May 9, 2015, 20:33:19
Found watching http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b05t7kc1/all-aboard-the-canal-trip extremely relaxing. Looks a brilliant walk alongside it on the footpath.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Saturday, May 9, 2015, 20:40:48
Is anyone else watching the Peter Kay car share thing?

I'll probably get slated for this but I love Peter Kay!  :-[


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Saturday, May 9, 2015, 21:07:29
yes, really enjoying it.

dogging :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Sunday, May 10, 2015, 15:49:29
Anyone watched Friday Night Lights? I see it's on Netflix and looks up my street... just wondered what anyone else thought of it..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Posh Red on Sunday, May 10, 2015, 15:54:02
Anyone watched Friday Night Lights? I see it's on Netflix and looks up my street... just wondered what anyone else thought of it..

Yep, watched all the series when they were on sky.

I watched because I have an interest in American Football, and have to say I enjoyed it.

High School Football is massive in Texas, and the show does give you a taste of that.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Sunday, May 10, 2015, 15:59:35
Yep, watched all the series when they were on sky.

I watched because I have an interest in American Football, and have to say I enjoyed it.

High School Football is massive in Texas, and the show does give you a taste of that.

Exactly my reasons for wanting to give it a shot.

Thanks.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, May 10, 2015, 18:23:47
A reminder for hunters of the south seas on bbc2 at 8pm. The first 2 of the programmes have been superb


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Sunday, May 10, 2015, 18:35:57
Anyone watched Friday Night Lights? I see it's on Netflix and looks up my street... just wondered what anyone else thought of it..

Yep, agree with Posh.  Really good, well worth a watch.  I watched the whole series when it was on Sky Atlantic previously.  Like a long drawn out version of any given Sunday but based around high school football.  You will recognise some faces as well that have gone onto the big screen after appearing in the show.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Sunday, May 10, 2015, 18:48:26
Watched the first 3 episodes of daredevil on Netflix. Really good and a bit dark.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, May 10, 2015, 18:56:54
Watched the first 3 episodes of daredevil on Netflix. Really good and a bit dark.
Turn the brightness up. ;)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Sunday, May 10, 2015, 19:47:32
Good shout


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Monday, May 11, 2015, 06:08:58
Watched the first 3 episodes of daredevil on Netflix. Really good and a bit dark.

Oh, humour. Ha...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Monday, May 11, 2015, 08:13:22
Anyone know what channel/day the Superbikes highlights is on?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, May 11, 2015, 08:39:38
World or BSB?

BSB is on ITV4 on a Wednesday night. WSBK is usually on Eurosport.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Monday, May 11, 2015, 09:23:26
World or BSB?

BSB is on ITV4 on a Wednesday night. WSBK is usually on Eurosport.

Both. Lovely, thanks.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Monday, May 18, 2015, 08:06:53
Started watching Friday Night Lights on Netflix last night. 2 episodes in, pretty good so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Monday, May 18, 2015, 21:00:01
Game of thrones still has picked up a little?
Glad Margaries gran is back, she's ace.
 


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Monday, May 18, 2015, 21:49:35
That episode reared between incredible and awful. Whoever thought the Sand Snakes were a good idea needs the blessing of the Many Faced God. On the other hand, the Winterfell scenes were incredibly well acted...Alfie Allen is playing a broken man incredibly and Iwan Rheon needs to come to an even stickier end than Joffrey.

It is great to have Olenna back to, her and Littlefinger's scenes baiting Cersei were a joy.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 08:59:20
Oh my god how do you remember all their names??

I get by with things like "Robson and Jerome man" "thingys mate" "the one that dieds brother"


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 09:15:21
Him that had his nob cut off


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 09:22:50
"That little cunt that sounds like Victor Meldrew"


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Monday, May 25, 2015, 20:41:23
GOT help please

Who is the man Daenayris is banging?
Why can't Tommon get Marjorie out of Prison if he's king?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Farmboy on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 07:27:49
His name is Daario Naharis (http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Daario_Naharis), he's the leader of a company of sell-swords and not of royal blood.
Cersei has allowed the members of the faith to carry arms and judge people according to the seven point star (their verson of the bible), she thought she would be able to control them and manipulate them to do her dirty work (getting rid of marjorie and her brother), this has back fired, and as the head Sparrow pointed out in the last episode, there is a lot of them and to try and stop them would mean war.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Monday, June 1, 2015, 21:39:54
Game of Thrones. Holy shiiiiiiiiiiitt.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Monday, June 1, 2015, 21:44:59
Game of Thrones. Holy shiiiiiiiiiiitt.

No spoilers please.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Monday, June 1, 2015, 21:51:57
No spoilers please.

I'm not going to post something for the sake of being a dick, but if this isn't a thread for discussing events in shows shortly after they've screened then where is?

Go watch it, it's the best episode of this season by miles.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, June 1, 2015, 22:47:11
Game of Thrones. Holy shiiiiiiiiiiitt.

I came on here to post the exact same thing.  Anyone who thinks this season is slow after watching that is already dead...  Enjoy those on catch up...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 20:02:20
It's amazing again!! Got scared Jon Snow was a gonna for a bit!! (Sorry Flasheart hopefully you've caught up now!)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 20:04:44
On the second season of Friday Night Lights now, really enjoying it!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Sunday, June 7, 2015, 08:40:33
This 'Black Work' coming soon to ITV looks like it may be half decent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Sunday, June 7, 2015, 08:52:58
It's amazing again!! Got scared Jon Snow was a gonna for a bit!! (Sorry Flasheart hopefully you've caught up now!)
Yep. Best episode of the series so far.

My only gripe is that so many scenes are so dark it's difficult to see what's going on.

That and still no sign of the dragon lady's tits


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Sunday, June 7, 2015, 09:01:38
This 'Black Work' coming soon to ITV looks like it may be half decent.

It does, but Sheridan Smith looks a right trollop with that haircut.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Sunday, June 7, 2015, 09:26:00
It does, but Sheridan Smith looks a right trollop with that haircut.

Agreed.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Monday, June 8, 2015, 06:52:51
Yep. Best episode of the series so far.

My only gripe is that so many scenes are so dark it's difficult to see what's going on.

That and still no sign of the dragon lady's tits

Yes especially if you watch on a smaller TV?

She's a serious actress now and can't possibly get her boobies out now don't you know?  ::)


Title: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, June 8, 2015, 07:06:39
dragon lady is rumoured to have a no tits out clause in her contact now.

I'm one of the few that thought the last episode was just OK. the fight scene was well done but there were only one or two important moments in it so the plot didn't really progress. they needed rick Grimes to show up ..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, June 8, 2015, 15:22:48
We've started watching Rita on Netflix. Kind of a Danish comedy drama. Lots of faces from the other nordic tv programmes but this is a lot lighter than The Bridge, Killing etc.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 19:33:32
Watched Guy Martin's Isle of Man TT programme last night which was about the 2010 event.

To be honest I know fuck all about motorbike racing apart from odd name here and this but this was mesmerising in an unbelievable yet morbidly fascinating way. Those guys are either incredibly brave or have the fear part of their brain missing. We all know that,give or take the most unlikely eventuality, F1 is pretty safe but these chaps are going villages, inches from walls in excess of 200mph - one little error and that's if game over, incredible.

And I quite like Guy Martin.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 19:49:55
I love Guy Martin


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 20:09:58
watched the 1st episode of some netflix original Sense 8.....yeah that's all i'll be watching :-)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 22:36:39
watched the 1st episode of some netflix original Sense 8.....yeah that's all i'll be watching :-)

I'm 5 episodes in. I want it to be quicker, but I'm sticking with it as it's showing promise.

Started The Returned a few weeks or so back and have had to take a break after 4 episodes as it was feeling like it would be very drawn out with no closure. I have little patience for slow shit these days. Plus I saw Carlton Cuse's name, so perhaps wrongly tarred it with the Lost brush.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 22:56:42
Started The Returned a few weeks or so back and have had to take a break after 4 episodes as it was feeling like it would be very drawn out with no closure. I have little patience for slow shit these days. Plus I saw Carlton Cuse's name, so perhaps wrongly tarred it with the Lost brush.

I watched the first episode when it came out on Netflix, will go back to watch the rest at some point.

It kind of felt like nothing really happened in the first episode, but I really enjoyed it. Sort of the story wasn't important as the whole thing was so dark, weird, on edge, creepy, strange, awkward. Or something like that, can't really explain it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 23:08:11
I watched the first episode when it came out on Netflix, will go back to watch the rest at some point.

It kind of felt like nothing really happened in the first episode, but I really enjoyed it. Sort of the story wasn't important as the whole thing was so dark, weird, on edge, creepy, strange, awkward. Or something like that, can't really explain it.

I kind of know what you mean, I'll go back once it's all online, I just had a feeling it was posing more and more questions and getting a bit carried away. It frustrated me I suppose.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 23:09:58
I kind of know what you mean, I'll go back once it's all online, I just had a feeling it was posing more and more questions and getting a bit carried away. It frustrated me I suppose.

The original French series was fantastic. It did lose it's way in the final two episodes, but I'm really interested what they do for the second series.

I haven't bothered with the American one as I don't see the point.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 06:28:19
^^agree with that ^^  going to have to watch it again though because it's taken bloody ages for the second series to come out - later this year


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 07:45:56
I saw the Danish version of The Killing first and couldn't watch the American one, so maybe I'll just give the the French version of The Returned and fuck the yank one off.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 09:42:00
The Affair - the waitress has a really wide mouth. It's an alright show so far as well, a funny set up in the way it's told that kinda stands out from the norm, don't wanna give anything away so can't say much more.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 11:16:41
I've been watching that. Certainly hooks you.

Is the main man the same fella that was in The Wire?

Looking forward to the new True Detective - it'll have to go some to better the first series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 15:29:09
New series of Hannibal starts tonight! Whoop! Anyone else a fan??


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 16:07:58
Yep.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 16:42:52
Yep.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Sunday, June 14, 2015, 16:03:03
Does anyone know if Romanzo criminale is available on Netflix or some similar kind of online service? I want to watch the second series but don't want to use Sky.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Monday, June 15, 2015, 17:10:41
Game of Thrones again. Holy fucking fuck fuck.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: @mwooly63 on Monday, June 15, 2015, 18:14:41
Game of Thrones again. Holy fucking fuck fuck.

This

Now a fucking long wait till the next lot  :suicide:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Monday, June 15, 2015, 18:54:40
Think he'll probably be resurrected (by Melisandre as AA) - if he's dead the whole R+L=J idea falls apart.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Monday, June 15, 2015, 19:10:20
Yeah, something will happen there most likely, but it wasn't just him, they killed off half the cast!

Also was "bad pussy" the worst line delivered in a good TV show ever? That whole sand snakes subplot has been genuinely pantomine standard writing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Monday, June 15, 2015, 19:37:13
Yeah, something will happen there most likely, but it wasn't just him, they killed off half the cast!

Also was "bad pussy" the worst line delivered in a good TV show ever? That whole sand snakes subplot has been genuinely pantomine standard writing.

Yes, considering how many story-lines they have to juggle, and how precious time should be when you only make 10 episodes a series, that whole subplot didn't amount to much more than Jaime and Bronn wandering around, with no comprehensible plan, dressed like extras from a Carry On film.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, June 15, 2015, 20:47:18
Meh, completely underwhelmed by the "shock ending" of GOT. It was a damp squib ending for that character.

In fact whilst still good, this series of GOT has been my least favourite overall.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Monday, June 15, 2015, 21:04:20
Haven't watched the last two episodes yet, hasn't gripped me at all.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 18:19:49
I'm mourning the loss of Jon Snow  :cry: :cry:
I still have to finish watching the 1st episode of the new series of Hannibal, it started very "wordy" and a tad confusing and I got a tad bored?
Still if Will, Jack or the Dr bird are still alive there's hope yet for Jon!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 18:51:46
So Chris Evans will be the new lead Top Gear presenter despite his repeated assurances he wouldn't do it.

No real surprise, he was never going to turn it down if they offered it to him.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 19:08:41
He's OK on TFI Friday, but fuck watching the twat on Top Gear.

Oh well, here's hoping the three amigos get a new project off the ground sometime soon.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 07:48:56
Excellent, another reason to avoid watching Top Gear.

I couldn't stand it anyway, not a Chris Evans fan, so will continue to ignore it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 08:22:21
Evans is a good DJ but shit and an annoying cunt on TV

Can't make Top Gear any worse than it had become.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 08:29:48
The programme had almost run its course anyway - he has done bloody well to screw a three year contract out of the BBC.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Saturday, June 20, 2015, 20:56:47
Anyone watching No Offence on Channel 4?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Summerof69 on Monday, June 22, 2015, 18:01:50
Looking forward to the new series of True Detective tonight.

And Banshee...probably the most violent show on TV at the moment, and Lili Simmons...Wow !!!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jonny72 on Friday, June 26, 2015, 19:55:33
Murder in Successville is ace. Worth a watch on iPlayer if you missed it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, June 26, 2015, 20:17:52
I'm waiting for The Walking Dead to come back on. Make of that what you will, but it's way more than just about slaughtering zombies. That's just the fun part.

Meanwhile i've been watching Fortitude on Sky Atlantic. It's interesting...Kind of sinister murder mystery meets John Carpenters The Thing. If any of you looked the Danish Thriller series/book The Bridge then it's worth a look. Honest.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, June 26, 2015, 21:17:21
Did anyone else watch Stonemouth, I cannot resist a bit of Iain Banks but it wasn't a patch on The Crow Road!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, June 26, 2015, 23:44:46
Did anyone else watch Stonemouth, I cannot resist a bit of Iain Banks but it wasn't a patch on The Crow Road!

Nope that passed me....What channel was it on? Love Iain Banks, have read The Crow Road and Wasp Factory several times. Classic writing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Saturday, June 27, 2015, 07:25:57
Black Work was pretty decent..


Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Saturday, June 27, 2015, 08:30:56
Nope that passed me....What channel was it on? Love Iain Banks, have read The Crow Road and Wasp Factory several times. Classic writing.
It was on bbc something, I watched it on iPlayer. It wasn't particularly advertised we only found it as we were searching for something to watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: kerry red on Saturday, June 27, 2015, 15:33:08
Anyone else find the new True Detective hard to follow?

And that cop reminds me of Kevin from Corrie.

Still a great soundtrack, though


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Sunday, June 28, 2015, 22:38:40
Enjoying Humans, a little weird, but in a good way.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, June 28, 2015, 22:42:43
Has a very similar feel to Charlie Booker's Black Mirror stories, but strung out over a longer timeframe.

Enjoying it, but the more I think back I can't really say the plot is flying along - but I don't notice it while watching. Must be well written then :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Sunday, June 28, 2015, 22:47:30
Yeah I know what you mean about the plot. It's like drifting along a river in a rubber ring on a Sunday afternoon. Very pleasant and acceptable. Sometimes you don't need pace to enjoy the journey.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Monday, June 29, 2015, 16:44:23
Anyone watching Black Work? Have enjoyed both episodes but feel like there is going to be a lot to cram in to the last episode on Sunday.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Thursday, July 2, 2015, 20:55:06
Am I the only who hasn't got a clue what's going on with season three of Hannibal? It's bloody hard work?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: RobertT on Thursday, July 2, 2015, 21:23:48
Has a very similar feel to Charlie Booker's Black Mirror stories, but strung out over a longer timeframe.

Enjoying it, but the more I think back I can't really say the plot is flying along - but I don't notice it while watching. Must be well written then :)

Done on purpose I think.  The writers talked about placing them into everyday mundane situations so it wasn't just a good or evil style debate it causes to the viewer.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, July 2, 2015, 22:10:57
Am I the only who hasn't got a clue what's going on with season three of Hannibal? It's bloody hard work?

I got lost halfway through season 2 and gave up.  Sometimes I think the writers try to be too clever and end up losing what made it a good series in season 1


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Friday, July 3, 2015, 05:36:06
Hannibal seems to have gone even more artsy than before. Losing patience with it!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Friday, July 3, 2015, 06:45:46
I'm catching up on the first series of Utopia. It's... interesting.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Friday, July 3, 2015, 15:56:50
Hannibal seems to have gone even more artsy than before. Losing patience with it!

Artsy! That's the exact word! Saw its been cancelled after this season and I'm not really surprised, shame though


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Sunday, July 12, 2015, 19:09:46
I know it's been mentioned on here before, but just finished watching Breaking Bad - all 5 series in just over a month. Loved it, every twist and turn - one of the best things I have ever watched.


Title: Telly Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Sunday, July 12, 2015, 19:14:50
I'm having another go at the moment. On series 2 episode 10. Saul has just turned up.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Sunday, July 12, 2015, 19:37:51
I'm having another go at the moment. On series 2 episode 10. Saul has just turned up.
Keep at it- it's worth it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Sunday, July 12, 2015, 19:47:23
Best TV show I've ever watched.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Sunday, July 12, 2015, 20:17:07
Definitely up there. Think I will have to get the DVDs so I can watch it again. Bet you see something you missed before every time you watch it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Sunday, July 12, 2015, 20:19:44
Definitely up there. Think I will have to get the DVDs so I can watch it again. Bet you see something you missed before every time you watch it.

I've watched it several times on Netflix.. along with Better Call Saul...

I still had to get the BB box set(s) though, although I don't know about any bonus features as my parents are working their way through them at the moment.

I'm on series 4 of Friday Night Lights at the moment too.. Loving that.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Skinny Pete on Sunday, July 12, 2015, 21:04:09
My Sky contract is up next month.

Is there another 'bundle' available that includes Atlantic from a different supplier?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Sunday, July 12, 2015, 21:36:23
I'm having another go at the moment. On series 2 episode 10. Saul has just turned up.

Had 3 go's at it now, just don't like it, even watched bits my wife said we're brilliant, and just meh a story about scumbags.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, July 13, 2015, 09:13:50
My Sky contract is up next month.

Is there another 'bundle' available that includes Atlantic from a different supplier?

Only NOWTV, which is part of Sky anyway


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Monday, July 13, 2015, 11:14:56
I'm working my way through Breaking Bad at the mo, midway through season 5. loving it so far!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Friday, July 17, 2015, 20:26:58
Anybody else watch this? Street Outlaws. If I had Big Chiefs bravado, Murder nova's beard, Daddy Dave's name, and Farmtruck's  hat I'd be the worlds alpha male..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9ugf1LT0jE


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Saturday, July 18, 2015, 07:04:39
I'm bereft now love islands finished  :-[


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Saturday, July 18, 2015, 11:20:50
Anybody else watch this? Street Outlaws. If I had Big Chiefs bravado, Murder nova's beard, Daddy Dave's name, and Farmtruck's  hat I'd be the worlds alpha male..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9ugf1LT0jE


That show is plain fucking ridiculous. so obviously staged, all the 'beef' between the drivers. the 'hilarity' that the hick and asian guy get up to in the farmtruck pisses me right off. Likewise the stupid speedometer they have on the screen during the drag races.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Saturday, July 18, 2015, 18:29:24
I'm working my way through Breaking Bad at the mo, midway through season 5. loving it so far!

 :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bedford Red on Monday, July 20, 2015, 18:26:01
I've just finished watching Colditz on DVD, which was first shown on the BBC in the 70's

Very good series, well worth a watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Monday, July 20, 2015, 18:49:52
I've just finished watching Colditz on DVD, which was first shown on the BBC in the 70's

Very good series, well worth a watch.

Unfortunately I'm old enough to have seen it then....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Monday, July 20, 2015, 18:51:43
I've just finished watching Colditz on DVD, which was first shown on the BBC in the 70's

Very good series, well worth a watch.

A more realistic portrayal of life in a German POW camp is Hogan's Heroes, if you're into a more authentic feeling piece of television.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Skinny Pete on Monday, July 20, 2015, 18:58:45
Ah, Colonel Klink


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bedford Red on Monday, July 20, 2015, 19:12:49
A more realistic portrayal of life in a German POW camp is Hogan's Heroes, if you're into a more authentic feeling piece of television.

Thanks, i'll give that a try


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Red and Proud on Monday, August 3, 2015, 20:28:31
Just watching Travel guides on ITV. The government actually let these people have passports?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Thursday, August 6, 2015, 23:41:36
Off work this week so started watching 'Orange is the New Black'. It's ace, I've nearly finished series 1 already. First series I've got into since Prison Break.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Friday, August 7, 2015, 01:12:09
Don't know if anyone's seen it but I am starting to think our media strategy is a half finished episode from "Nathan For You". I recommend it for a few silly giggles.

http://youtu.be/f2rgzsO-AMM


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, August 7, 2015, 15:31:16
Off work this week so started watching 'Orange is the New Black'. It's ace, I've nearly finished series 1 already. First series I've got into since Prison Break.

Funny you shoud say that. Prison break is coming back.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Friday, August 7, 2015, 17:37:24
Finish House of Cards (US) today. Went off it a bit mid-way through series 3 as it felt stagnant, but got back into it and quite enjoyed the rest of the series. Series 4 should be interesting.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Friday, August 7, 2015, 19:03:04
Funny you shoud say that. Prison break is coming back.
I seen this, with Schofield to.... I'm not convinced.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, August 7, 2015, 19:49:13
I seen this, with Schofield to.... I'm not convinced.
Yeah, Apparently the 2 hours special that they did never happened....hmmmm.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Saturday, August 8, 2015, 20:10:49
Already too much faffing around in Ch 5's new highlights show.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Langers on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 08:53:25
Just started watching 'Dag' a Norwegian comedy, only a couple of episodes in but enjoying it so far. The Scandinavians really are quite good at TV.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 12:44:58
^^^ I've just started watching 'Jordskott'. Started off conventionally, but seems to have gone a bit Twin Peaks now, which is no bad thing. Enjoying it so far.

Pretty disappointed by season 2 of the True Detective, seemed to me to lose its way after 4 episodes.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Langers on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 12:48:06
^^^ I've just started watching 'Jordskott'. Started off conventionally, but seems to have gone a bit Twin Peaks now, which is no bad thing. Enjoying it so far.

That is on my to watch list as well. Heard good things about '30 degrees in February' another Swedish drama, so will give that a go tonight.


Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 12:52:33
Just started watching 'Dag' a Norwegian comedy, only a couple of episodes in but enjoying it so far. The Scandinavians really are quite good at TV.
I've not seen it but Atle Antonsen is brilliant, think he writes it as well as being Dag


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 13:27:46
I'm working my way through Breaking Bad at the mo, midway through season 5. loving it so far!

With you on this.

Wasn't overwhelmed by the first 3 seasons but 4 and 5 have been superb.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sir Pissalot on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 13:34:45
I know it's been mentioned on here before, but just finished watching Breaking Bad - all 5 series in just over a month. Loved it, every twist and turn - one of the best things I have ever watched.

Every time this thread returns to this topic, I'm reminded of.......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4LhXycJ7rI


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Friday, August 14, 2015, 21:35:38
finally got round to watching '7 days in hell', laughed a lot. Well worth a watch if you're an Andy Samberg fan!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sussex on Thursday, August 20, 2015, 13:31:55
Off work this week so started watching 'Orange is the New Black'. It's ace, I've nearly finished series 1 already.

Been watching this recently, about halfway through the second season. Think S3 has just gone on there too now which is handy.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Skinny Pete on Thursday, August 20, 2015, 13:33:21
Anyone tried Aquarius? About Charles Manson


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Thursday, August 20, 2015, 13:41:27
Anyone watched Sons Of Anarchy? Any good?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, August 20, 2015, 16:07:19
Anyone watched Sons Of Anarchy? Any good?

Yeah, its worth a watch for sure watched the first 3 seasons and really enjoyed them, just need to find the time to carry on with it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Thursday, August 20, 2015, 16:08:47
Yeah, its worth a watch for sure watched the first 3 seasons and really enjoyed them, just need to find the time to carry on with it.

Lovely thanks. I think we're going to give it a go tonight.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sippo on Thursday, August 20, 2015, 18:28:43
The bake off program is ace.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Thursday, August 20, 2015, 18:37:40
It's Britishness at its best

(That's a good thing)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, August 20, 2015, 19:50:59
Lovely thanks. I think we're going to give it a go tonight.

Really good, if you just enjoy it for what it is, don't take it too seriously.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, August 20, 2015, 19:51:46
Anyone tried Aquarius? About Charles Manson

Started slow for me, will probably give another episode a go but if it doesn't start moving soon I will drop out.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, August 20, 2015, 19:52:54
Been watching this recently, about halfway through the second season. Think S3 has just gone on there too now which is handy.

S1 & S2 really good.  S3, hmmm


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Thursday, August 20, 2015, 20:41:44
Currently obsessively watching Gotham before going back to work. Love it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Thursday, August 20, 2015, 22:37:56
Anyone tried Aquarius? About Charles Manson

I liked it, wife didn't. Apparently I only like things with weirdo's Templars and Nazi's, not normal stuff with pikey people!!!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Friday, August 21, 2015, 06:06:49
Yeah, its worth a watch for sure watched the first 3 seasons and really enjoyed them, just need to find the time to carry on with it.

Watched the first 2 episodes last night. Like it so far!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Friday, August 21, 2015, 08:35:22
Watched the first episode of Show me a Hero last night, made by the makers of The Wire, and you can so tell.  It has very much the same feel as the Wire..

Early days but I think it is going to be another winner.  First episode is very much about introducing the characters so I am expecting it to improve.

Think, The Wire, based in Yonkers, New York rather than Baltimore, but focused on the politicians rather than the police.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Friday, August 21, 2015, 09:18:40
Watched the first episode of Show me a Hero last night, made by the makers of The Wire, and you can so tell.  It has very much the same feel as the Wire..

Early days but I think it is going to be another winner.  First episode is very much about introducing the characters so I am expecting it to improve.

Think, The Wire, based in Yonkers, New York rather than Baltimore, but focused on the politicians rather than the police.

I loved the first series of The Wire! Still need to get round to watching the rest ;D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Skinny Pete on Friday, August 21, 2015, 15:17:42
After absolutely loving Breaking Bad, just started Better Call Saul.

First episode promising. Good to see Mike and Tuco in it as well.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Friday, August 21, 2015, 16:12:39
After absolutely loving Breaking Bad, just started Better Call Saul.

First episode promising. Good to see Mike and Tuco in it as well.

Nice..

BCS doesn't have the same pace to it as BB but I loved it all the same.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Friday, August 21, 2015, 16:13:40
Better Call Saul is great.

I'm currently revisiting Breaking Bad, still incredible television on second viewing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sussex on Friday, August 21, 2015, 16:21:06
Better Call Saul was really good. Fancy giving BB a re-run too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Friday, August 21, 2015, 16:36:21
Better Call Saul is great.

I'm currently revisiting Breaking Bad, still incredible television on second viewing.

Agreed on both parts.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Friday, August 21, 2015, 19:05:59
Currently obsessively watching Gotham before going back to work. Love it.

My husband loved this but ai just couldn't get into it? Is it set in modern times or the olden days??! I just don't get it?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Saturday, August 22, 2015, 05:35:32
My husband loved this but ai just couldn't get into it? Is it set in modern times or the olden days??! I just don't get it?

I was a bit like that. I may give it another go now the whole thing is on Netflix.


Title: Re:
Post by: Honkytonk on Sunday, August 23, 2015, 08:13:14
I really enjoyed Gotham. The anachronisms of time period help build character I think - Gotham is a city being held back and always teetering on the brink of utter chaos. For characters to have mobiles and try act like film noire detectives really works. I just wished they would stop shoving later batman characters in front of us and pointing at them shouting "LOOK! LOOK WHO IT IS!"


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, August 23, 2015, 08:34:22
The Joker entrance wasn't too bad. Ultimately, it's Gotham... where all the baddies live!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Sunday, August 23, 2015, 14:33:09
Anyone going to be watching the companion series to The Walking Dead? Inventively named; Fear The Walking Dead. If it's your kind of genre, it looks pretty good and they will not be doing character crossovers etc. It will be completely separate (other than the topic at hand, obviously)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, August 23, 2015, 17:06:25
any idea when it airs in the UK, will give it a go.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Sunday, August 23, 2015, 17:39:44
31st August on AMC UK 9pm


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Sunday, August 23, 2015, 18:03:20
Watched 2 episodes of 'Run' on netflix last night.

Decent, gritty.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, August 23, 2015, 19:19:50
thanks Bernie


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Sunday, August 23, 2015, 22:59:53
thanks Bernie

Sorry Batch, i'd gone to play golf!  As Berni says its 9pm on AMC TV on Aug 31st. It airs US at 9pm Tonight. If you want a recorded stream there will be plenty available so you can watch it Monday evening :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, August 24, 2015, 07:11:23
hmmm. may have to stream it anyway, as far as I can see AMC isn't free to me as a sky/bt broadband customer...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Monday, August 24, 2015, 10:53:09
I'll post a decent link for it later  :sherlock: ;)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, August 24, 2015, 13:24:07
It's already available on your friendly neighbourhood torrent site


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Monday, August 24, 2015, 16:08:42
Aye aye jayo. I've got my "site" of choice  :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Monday, August 24, 2015, 16:20:08
hmmm. may have to stream it anyway, as far as I can see AMC isn't free to me as a sky/bt broadband customer...

http://putlocker.is/watch-fear-the-walking-dead-tvshow-online-free-putlocker.html

That's what I use. Just remember to delete background ads. You don't want to hear about Brian in Wisconsin trying to sell you his book on "how to become a millionaire in 30secs" (after you've listened to my 3hr repetitive video).


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, August 24, 2015, 17:48:37
ta, but FYI  I do want to become a millionaire in 30 seconds.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Monday, August 24, 2015, 17:51:11
ta, but FYI  I do want to become a millionaire in 30 seconds.
Haha  :doh:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, August 24, 2015, 17:54:28
When I'm swanning around with a clip on pony tail in my Ferrari you'll be sorry.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Monday, August 24, 2015, 17:56:21
Don't lie, you already own the clip on pony.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, August 24, 2015, 18:29:43
I do not, it cramps the style of my comb over.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Monday, August 24, 2015, 18:43:34
Well...at least you don't own a furkin....  :soapy tit wank:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: tj2002 on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 07:19:14
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/11564449.Bailiffs_seen_on_TV_chasing_Swindon_Town_debt/

Apparenty this was on five last night


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: tans on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 07:51:24
Thats old news that is


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Thursday, September 3, 2015, 20:43:08
Thought Cradle to the Grave was very good on BBC2 earlier.


Title: Re:
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Friday, September 4, 2015, 14:03:24
11 episodes into Some Of Anarchy now. Loving it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Sunday, September 13, 2015, 15:23:41
Looking forward to 'This is England 90' starting tonight.
Enjoyed the film and the previous series so hoping this is as good as those.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Sunday, September 13, 2015, 21:03:00
Me too - the last series was so hard to watch at times but not much makes you feel like that any more just hope the new series is as good


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Sunday, September 13, 2015, 21:29:09
Thought Cradle to the Grave was very good on BBC2 earlier.

Just watched it, some bits were very funny, not sure about Mr Kays London accent though!


Title: Re:
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Monday, September 14, 2015, 23:15:07
Anyone catch Doctor Foster last week? Was pretty decent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 20:13:13
I love educating Cardiff


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: EldeneRed on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 20:36:45
Been watching American Horror story. It's kind of a mix of a decent-ish set of concepts and setups with some piss poor execution.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 20:45:46
quite liked the first series, the second series, asylum, started off even better but lost the plot a few episodes from the end, coven was rubbish, freak show was alright.

when does hotel start?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: EldeneRed on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 21:14:12
quite liked the first series, the second series, asylum, started off even better but lost the plot a few episodes from the end, coven was rubbish, freak show was alright.

when does hotel start?

This Halloween I hear.

I'm on Coven, I'll likely finish it quite quick but it looks a bit dull. Freak Show isn't on Netflix.

First season was good until the whole dying characters thing became irrelevant, they almost seem happier dead as ghosts.

Asylum was pretty good but the last episode "And everyone just kinda died" was a bit weak.

I don't understand how people find this scary though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, September 21, 2015, 18:34:58
Started watching Narcos on netflix. So far its very good, only 3 episodes in but has the makings of a true great.
Only issue is, about 70% is subtitled so you really have to pay attention.


Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Monday, September 21, 2015, 19:00:58
Started watching Narcos on netflix. So far its very good, only 3 episodes in but has the makings of a true great.
Only issue is, about 70% is subtitled so you really have to pay attention.
So it's essential that you have to be able to read? Seriously though, I have heard it's good.. We are going to watch it once we've finished Sons Of Anarchy.. We are near the end of season 3 so far and loving it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, September 21, 2015, 19:06:33
So it's essential that you have to be able to read? Seriously though, I have heard it's good.. We are going to watch it once we've finished Sons Of Anarchy.. We are near the end of season 3 so far and loving it.
or understand spanish


Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Monday, September 21, 2015, 19:09:47
or understand spanish
That's me fucked then..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Thursday, September 24, 2015, 14:36:39
Anyone watched The Walking Dead? I've heard its good?..

I can't be bothered to scan through prvious posts to find out..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, September 24, 2015, 14:51:29
Nope, although if you like zombies I suspect you are in for a treat.

Egg from This life is in it, that's all I know.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Thursday, September 24, 2015, 14:53:49
Anyone watched The Walking Dead? I've heard its good?..

I can't be bothered to scan through prvious posts to find out..

I found that each season starts well but then gets really, really, really boring. I gave up some time ago.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Thursday, September 24, 2015, 15:06:44
I think both of those comments confirms what I thought. Thanks.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, September 24, 2015, 15:55:53
I think it's fucking brilliant so fuck you all


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Thursday, September 24, 2015, 16:25:01
I think it's fucking brilliant so fuck you all

Alright precious, calm down.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Thursday, September 24, 2015, 16:37:28
I've given up on it many times, but I'm currently in love with it and have been for the last 2 series. It can be a bit slow, but if you download it, rather than watch it one episode a week, I think it's great. Until it fucks me off and I give up again.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, September 24, 2015, 17:41:09
The spin off has started well too


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Sunday, September 27, 2015, 22:21:23
This is England 90 was bloody incredible tonight, a masterclass in writing and acting


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Monday, September 28, 2015, 03:35:35
I've never watched any of 'This is England',mainly because the actors look so grubby in the trailers.

I still love 'The Walking Dead',although it can frustrate its ultimately a good watch.I'm also enjoying 'Fear of the Walking Dead'.

'Cradle to the Grave' is awesome.It doesn't matter that Peter Kays accent isn't quite right. Spud, Dannys Dad was the suprise star of the book and the writing on the series is fab.

Also really enjoyed 'Unreal'


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: tans on Monday, September 28, 2015, 05:42:26
Narcos. Very good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Amir on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, 11:27:55
Narcos. Very good.

I'm four episodes in since you posted this. Really well made series, cheers.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, 14:31:51
This is England 90 was bloody incredible tonight, a masterclass in writing and acting

Agreed I literally felt like I was sat round that table with them


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, 14:38:10
I'm four episodes in since you posted this. Really well made series, cheers.
Just finished Ep 5. Got a feeling the missus isn't enjoying it as much as me so may have to find some alone time to finish it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, 15:57:18
Just finished Ep 5. Got a feeling the missus isn't enjoying it as much as me so may have to find some alone time to finish it.

You must be used to having lots of alone time and finishing things off at the moment...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Monday, October 5, 2015, 17:49:11
This Is England was brilliant again last night, shame it was the last ever episode but they've definitely left it open for another series further down the line.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Monday, October 5, 2015, 18:17:54
Yeah it's been great, some quite uncomfortable, but edge of the seat viewing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, October 5, 2015, 18:57:18
Yeah it's been great, some quite uncomfortable, but edge of the seat viewing.
Uncomfortable is Shane Meadows middle name.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Monday, October 5, 2015, 21:35:43
I've just watched it and I'm so upset with Milky!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Monday, October 5, 2015, 21:56:33
I assume those heavies just chucked Combo in some locked room to die?

I got distracted at that crucial point


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 05:28:47
It just cut away as Combo was being carried away by the two guys screaming "I don't want to die". I thought that scene in particular was quite harrowing. The wife couldn't watch it, but then she's a wimp anyway.


Title: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 06:27:12
Quote
I've just watched it and I'm so upset with Milky!
think he is as upset with himself

<despoilered sorry it's too late fh>

fantastic TV in the last two episodes.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 06:50:38
Anyone got any decent documentaries based around the Chernobyl disaster?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 06:55:08
Errm, yeah, spoilers much you lot?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 07:12:32
Anyone got any decent documentaries based around the Chernobyl disaster?

Not Chernobyl as such, but it does talk about Chernobyl quite a bit from recollection and is a superb documentary on Nuclear power, Pandora's Promise. Pretty eyeopening from recollection.

An actual documentary on Chernobyl would be kind of good though. Not just because of it's ghostly nature, but the propaganda and the fact the number of deaths was actually tiny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDw3ET3zqxk


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DRS on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 07:22:40
How tiny is tiny?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 07:35:55
The initial death toll (first 3 months) was less than 50


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: A Gent Orange on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 08:40:16
The initial death toll (first 3 months) was less than 50
That is an interesting way to look at it...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 12:39:43
How else would you look at it?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 17:46:53
think he is as upset with himself

<despoilered sorry it's too late fh>

fantastic TV in the last two episodes.
It's still not sitting right with me today, I keep thinking about it!!
*i do realise it's not real*


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 19:17:03
It's still not sitting right with me today, I keep thinking about it!!
*i do realise it's not real*

I'm still in awe of the dinner table scene and when Woody saw Combo walk in the house from last week


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, October 8, 2015, 09:45:58
Just discovered Bad Robots, a stupidly funny hidden camera show.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, October 8, 2015, 10:04:02
yeah, it's good fun if A little samey


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sussex on Thursday, October 8, 2015, 10:16:03
I'm four episodes in since you posted this. Really well made series, cheers.

Agreed, finished it yesterday. Look forward to a second season series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Thursday, October 8, 2015, 10:24:27
... season series.

:nod:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Thursday, October 8, 2015, 11:11:57
Just discovered Bad Robots, a stupidly funny hidden camera show.

Anyone watch Impractical Jokers ? Always good to kill a bit of time.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, October 8, 2015, 11:23:03
Yeah, similar kind of show. As Batch says though they're quite samey and they do get boring quickly.

Still, good for a laugh if there's fuck all else on.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Thursday, October 8, 2015, 12:04:55
Yeah, similar kind of show. As Batch says though they're quite samey and they do get boring quickly.

Still, good for a laugh if there's fuck all else on.

Exactly.

Anyone watching You, Me and the Apocalypse ??


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Tails on Thursday, October 8, 2015, 12:38:34
Anyone watch Impractical Jokers ? Always good to kill a bit of time.

Love that show. It's like a watered down Jackass!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Friday, October 9, 2015, 19:31:47
What have I just seen?? Homeland series 5 starts on Sunday?!! I've not seen any adverts for it??


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Friday, October 9, 2015, 19:32:29
Oh and there's a programme on channel 5 right. Ow called 41 dogs in a 3 bed semi and there's. Crazy cat lady in Calne! (It's not me!)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, October 10, 2015, 11:49:18
What have I just seen?? Homeland series 5 starts on Sunday?!! I've not seen any adverts for it??

They have been advertising it for about a week, you must have been busy making bottles or something :)

"The hunter becomes the hunted" seems the general theme of the previews..


Title: Re:
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Monday, October 12, 2015, 20:26:15
Homeland season 5 kicked off last night.. Season 4 was pretty farfetched, this one has started off much the same.. Maybe it's had it's day..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Riddick on Monday, October 12, 2015, 21:29:35
Not seen it mentioned on here but check out the series Mr Robot, best show i've seen this year.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 07:23:44
I thought Honeland started well?

Never been the same since Brody left though


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 10:07:59
Yea I thought it was ok.

The first 3 series, whilst a bit ridiculous at times, was pretty action packed and exciting.  Series 4 bored me generally apart from last few episodes. It was better when based in the US with all the Broady stuff going on.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 13:03:07
Not seen it mentioned on here but check out the series Mr Robot, best show i've seen this year.

I'm about half way through the final episode. Not sure why I've not finished it. Unexpectedly dark with some unpredictable parts to the story. I liked it, but found at times it was a little slow.

And I'm sure there were some ridiculous parts that grated a bit, but I forget exactly what they were, so can't have been that bad.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 13:58:00
Yea I thought it was ok.

The first 3 series, whilst a bit ridiculous at times, was pretty action packed and exciting.  Series 4 bored me generally apart from last few episodes. It was better when based in the US with all the Broady stuff going on.

I agree.. the first three were awesome. This latest season has started ok, but nowhere near as good as the first three series. I get what you mean about season 4 too..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, 17:24:59
So Fry won't be hosting QI anymore?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, October 15, 2015, 09:44:54
So Fry won't be hosting QI anymore?

After this series..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Friday, October 16, 2015, 06:25:37
Anyone been watching The Apprentice?

Not a great deal of hot women in this one..

Oh and doesn't that Brett love the sound of his own voice!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Friday, October 16, 2015, 08:15:59
Anyone been watching The Apprentice?

Not a great deal of hot women in this one..

Oh and doesn't that Brett love the sound of his own voice!

Yeah, we've got a work sweepstake so it's still on the TV viewing list. They're all awful as ever, although the one girl saying that she was "passionate on the cactus" last night nearly finished me off from laughing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Friday, October 16, 2015, 08:18:05
Yeah, we've got a work sweepstake so it's still on the TV viewing list. They're all awful as ever, although the one girl saying that she was "passionate on the cactus" last night nearly finished me off from laughing.

The girls were just terrible last night.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, October 16, 2015, 08:56:39
"Thanks for the massage mum"....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DRS on Friday, October 16, 2015, 08:57:25
Masterchef Australia. Fucking brilliant  :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Friday, October 16, 2015, 09:06:45
"Thanks for the massage mum"....

 :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Skinny Pete on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, 18:00:41
Tonight ITV4 9.00pm

Don't miss Football's Mavericks - Gazza this week

Enjoyed last week's - Peter Osgood and Alan Hudson


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, 20:28:59
The Walking Dead!!! He cant be dead, can he?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, 20:50:30
Don't just don't I don't watch it until Friday evenings


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, 20:52:27
Don't just don't I don't watch it until Friday evenings
which is why i did not mention who.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, 20:53:55
fuck


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, 20:55:19
Masterchef Australia. Fucking brilliant  :)

One of my favourites, wish the UK would ditch our format AMD make it more like the Oz version.

A good start would be sacking the presenters, couple of tossers.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, 20:55:27
I worked it out and had to modify fast,


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, 20:56:04
I know who, but I won't mention it. Unlike numerous fuckwits that gladly give away spoilers in this thread.

(Not directed solely at you chubbs)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, 21:51:22
Watched the first series of Mr Robot. Started off great, but faded quickly with a few moments here and there. A bit different at least.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, 22:06:05
Watched the first series of Mr Robot. Started off great, but faded quickly with a few moments here and there. A bit different at least.

We've started watching that, only on episode 4 but enjoying it.

Bbc police drama (ten a penny I know) River is very good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, 22:37:01
River is weird but oddly compelling. Probably mostly because Skarsgård is fucking brilliant. See this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cG-exgIwPQ


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, October 29, 2015, 10:34:23
Walking dead is back to it's best in this season, really enjoying it so far..

Oh, and the writers have said that "that" person will be returning in some form this series, whether in flashback, walker pose, or not actually dead..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Friday, October 30, 2015, 21:16:51
I think the randomness of TFI Friday kind of worked in 1997, now? In not so sure? Maybe should have left it as the one off for nostalgia?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Saturday, October 31, 2015, 00:17:08
River is weird but oddly compelling. Probably mostly because Skarsgård is fucking brilliant. See this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cG-exgIwPQ

Fuck yeah. I'm watching that.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, October 31, 2015, 12:39:49
I think the randomness of TFI Friday kind of worked in 1997, now? In not so sure? Maybe should have left it as the one off for nostalgia?

Agree, used to love it, am now watching it for nostalgic reasons rather than actually enjoying it..  Even my kids are saying it's totally random..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Saturday, October 31, 2015, 13:10:59
I think the randomness of TFI Friday kind of worked in 1997, now? In not so sure? Maybe should have left it as the one off for nostalgia?

Worked better when Evans was pissed.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Hitchinred on Saturday, October 31, 2015, 18:22:03
Worked better when Evans was pissed.

Is Danny Baker back as one of the script writers? Haven't watched it but it used to have a strong team writing the "randomness "


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Sunday, November 1, 2015, 09:24:38
Walking dead is back to it's best in this season, really enjoying it so far..

Oh, and the writers have said that "that" person will be returning in some form this series, whether in flashback, walker pose, or not actually dead..

Finally got round to watching it. I reckon that wasn't him/her being eaten but the guy who fell on top.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Sunday, November 1, 2015, 13:32:37
Is Danny Baker back as one of the script writers? Haven't watched it but it used to have a strong team writing the "randomness "

Yep


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Sunday, November 1, 2015, 20:35:54
Dont know if anyone watched Bones but i enjoyed the Bones/Sleepy Hollow collaboration this week


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Monday, November 2, 2015, 13:35:12
We've started watching that, only on episode 4 but enjoying it.


It's very similar to a film I won't name by the end of the series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, November 2, 2015, 13:35:53
The Last Kingdom seems Ok so far....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Monday, November 2, 2015, 22:25:54
The Sas training programme on C4 is still compelling viewing. Those lads remaining are brilliant. Good on them!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 08:33:36
Lot better than recent similar version on BBC, especially when the BBC decided to go all politically correct with the choice of winner.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 12:59:22
The Returned (the French original, not the Netflix copy) is back after two-and-a-bit years. I'm two episodes behind but fuck me, it's so creepily, eerily brilliant and incredibly shot. I normally can't stand any sort of fantas fiction but this is ace.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, 04:22:47
The 2nd series of Catastrophe is as brilliant as the 1st


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, 07:12:03
Quote from: yeo
The 2nd series of Catastrophe is as brilliant as the 1st

yup.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, 10:17:48
The 2nd series of Catastrophe is as brilliant as the 1st

Indeed. Sharon would make an appearance in another classic TEF thread too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Sunday, November 8, 2015, 14:50:13
Still enjoying River, gets better every week.

About four years late but just discovered Top Boy on Netflix, absolutely fantastic so far


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Amir on Sunday, November 8, 2015, 15:06:51
Ooh, I never got around to watching the second series of Top Boy, I'll have to try and find a stream.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Sunday, November 8, 2015, 16:25:20
All of the Top Boy seasons are good, gets better as it goes on...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, November 8, 2015, 16:40:27
Master of None has been great. Aziz Ansari has gone for a slight 'Louie' feel for his comedy and it works well.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Skinny Pete on Sunday, November 8, 2015, 20:52:21
Anyone watching the new series of Fargo? Bit stomach-churning in parts but compulsive.

Bloke's wife just ran over a hoodlum and he's now mincing him up in his butcher's shop.

A dog eating a fella's ears out of a bucket was . . . nice


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 15:43:37
Been watching a lot of Alan Partridge's Mid Morning Matters recently, very funny.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 16:24:04
New series of The Bridge coming soon on BBC4 - my yearly fix of mental Saga


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 21:29:22
Secret life of 4 year olds - amazing!
I'm in bits watching 24 hours in A&E now!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Thursday, November 12, 2015, 14:47:28
Just caught up on the new series of Peep Show from last night.

Thought it was incredible.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, November 12, 2015, 14:56:06
sober-Hans


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, 23:01:21
sober-Hans

Super...Simon?

Simon Hans?

Another top notch episode tonight.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, 23:07:58
Super...Simon?

Simon Hans?

Another top notch episode tonight.

Yep! Simon, cool name.

Mark sounded exactly like my Mrs re: central heating.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, November 22, 2015, 14:59:25
The man in the high castle is available on Amazon Prime. Binge watching today, first episode pretty good.

I see the Bridge is back on BBC also. Happy days.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, November 22, 2015, 19:06:12
The hunt is the usual David Attenborough brilliant standard of tv programme. Looking forward to tonight's episode.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Sunday, November 22, 2015, 20:36:04
Yeah, that's been ace, like any BBC nature show with Attenborough really. Can't believe he's 89!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Sunday, November 22, 2015, 21:10:54
The man in the high castle is available on Amazon Prime. Binge watching today, first episode pretty good.

I see the Bridge is back on BBC also. Happy days.

Just got amazon prime and just from a quick browse through it, it has far better shows than Netflix. The only think stopping me from getting rid of netflix is the DNS hack to run US netflix.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Sunday, November 22, 2015, 21:13:35
Citizen Khan is a new low in bbc "comedy


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, November 22, 2015, 21:30:25
Just got amazon prime and just from a quick browse through it, it has far better shows than Netflix. The only think stopping me from getting rid of netflix is the DNS hack to run US netflix.

We used to watch Netflix a lot but since getting AP we've barely watched netflix.

Some not bad films on Amazon also. '71 and nightcrawler were recent reasonably up to date films on Amazon.

Mr robot isn't bad and criminal minds is always good to pass a course of hours or so.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, November 22, 2015, 21:36:17
Citizen Khan is a new low in bbc "comedy

Its not that new, amazingly its in its fourth series!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Sunday, November 22, 2015, 21:38:17
And it's still better than Ben Elton's last venture... if anyone else remembers it

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2649480/?ref_=nm_flmg_wr_2


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, November 22, 2015, 21:44:07
And it's still better than Ben Elton's last venture... if anyone else remembers it

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2649480/?ref_=nm_flmg_wr_2

I think I watched half an episode.


It was better than

www.imdb.com/title/tt1388381/


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Sunday, November 22, 2015, 21:52:36
Mr robot isn't bad and criminal minds is always good to pass a course of hours or so.

Really getting into Criminal Minds at the moment, half way through series 2 on Sky On Demand, it's really good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: molepar on Sunday, November 22, 2015, 22:30:52
Just caught up on the new series of Peep Show from last night.

Thought it was incredible.
Peep show is comedy gold but so underrated by the general public based on viewing figures. Liked the first episode of season 9 a lot but thought the 2nd episode wasn't quite as good. They should do a feature length peep show film; that would be ace.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Monday, November 23, 2015, 07:23:37
The man in the high castle is available on Amazon Prime. Binge watching today, first episode pretty good.

How does AP work, in terms of watching a series like Man in the high castle?

Are episodes recently all at once or do you have to wait for next episode like normal TV.

I see Amazon are doing a free 30 day trial so I was thinking sign up to that watch MITHC and job done.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, November 23, 2015, 07:50:23
Really getting into Criminal Minds at the moment, half way through series 2 on Sky On Demand, it's really good.

There are 11 series in total so you are in for a treat! :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, November 23, 2015, 07:51:23
How does AP work, in terms of watching a series like Man in the high castle?

Are episodes recently all at once or do you have to wait for next episode like normal TV.

I see Amazon are doing a free 30 day trial so I was thinking sign up to that watch MITHC and job done.

All episodes are available at once so you can either binge or watch an episode at a time at your leisure. I would recommend it, definitely worth a fiver a month in my eyes.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Monday, November 23, 2015, 08:01:11
Anyone watched/started watching Jessica Jones on Netflix? Any good?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Monday, November 23, 2015, 11:21:49
I watched the first episode and I found it slow and dull. It reminded me a bit of Dare Devil in that respect. It just plodded along with nice, albeit dark, camera work, but had nothing to really make you excited about what might happen.

I've given too many Netflix series a chance, Sense 8, Dare Devil and a few others and they just went no where and had glacial pace. I'll probably be giving this a wide berth.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Monday, November 23, 2015, 11:55:51
Ok cool, thanks.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Monday, November 23, 2015, 12:02:23
There are 11 series in total so you are in for a treat! :)

Ha, no idea how long it's on Sky Box Office for, hopefully a while as we're only getting through one/two episodes a night, so at this rate it's gonna take approx 6 months to get through them! :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, November 23, 2015, 12:10:32
What wold people recommend from the current offferings of box sets on sky ?
I've done the sopranos and recently got through boardwalk empire so they're out. Something of that ilk would do nicely as I loved em both. Is Mad men any good?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Skinny Pete on Monday, November 23, 2015, 12:21:15
I like Chicago Fire and Chicago PD. Tried Mad Men but found it meh.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, November 23, 2015, 14:14:33
The Mrs likes Chicago fire. Has the black fella from till death us do part in it playing a yank I think.
I'll look out for Chicago pd. Thanks


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Monday, November 23, 2015, 16:16:29
My husband watches Chicago fire. I find the acting very questionable at times? Lady Ga Gas boyfriend is hot though


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, November 23, 2015, 17:13:19
Love Chigago PD, although not watching Chicago Fire can be a bit annoying as you tend to miss bits when there are crossovers.

Criminal Minds is another good one, big fan of crime dramas. That and NCIS come top of the list along with Bones.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, November 23, 2015, 17:13:45
Anyone watched/started watching Jessica Jones on Netflix? Any good?

Watched the first episode, wont be in a rush to carry on watching it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, November 23, 2015, 17:17:31
My husband watches Chicago fire. I find the acting very questionable at times? Lady Ga Gas boyfriend is hot though

Which one is that?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, November 23, 2015, 17:20:38
The Mrs likes Chicago fire. Has the black fella from till death us do part in it playing a yank I think.
I'll look out for Chicago pd. Thanks

There is another cross over on it's way called Chicago Med.  based in the ER department.  They have already crossed over in Chicago Fire with the black nurse flitting around with one of the cast..

I can't see any news of it being shown over here yet though, though no doubt one of the usual suspects will pick it up.


Title: Re:
Post by: sonicyouth on Monday, November 23, 2015, 18:09:10
Television series set in the emergency room of a Chicago hospital? I doubt it'll catch on, sounds like a terrible idea.


Title: Re:
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Monday, November 23, 2015, 18:25:51
Television series set in the emergency room of a Chicago hospital? I doubt it'll catch on, sounds like a terrible idea.

They should do one set in a fictional town in Avon instead..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Monday, November 23, 2015, 21:59:50
All episodes are available at once so you can either binge or watch an episode at a time at your leisure. I would recommend it, definitely worth a fiver a month in my eyes.

Nice one, thanks Bob!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: tans on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, 20:17:16
Which one is that?

Severide


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, 20:19:17
Nice bit of gay sex last night on london spy


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, 15:01:53
Gone for peep show which has turned out to be a pleasant surprise. It's ace!
Already on the second series after downloading the lot yesterday


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, 17:09:00
Have just started a re-watch of peep show before I catch up on the last series, it is bloody good.

Re watched phone shop lately too.. I remember how much I hated it initially but love it now.

Jfw will be happy Jon Snow is still alive..? :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, 17:31:52
People seem to rave about Phone Shop, i've never watched it, admittedly because the adverts for it made it look so unbelievably shit.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, 18:32:35
I love Peep Show. Last week's scene with them watching Jez and Joe had me crying with laughter.

As for PhoneShop, once you can accept it for what it is, it's brilliant.

Now I want to re-watch all of Peep Show and PhoneShop.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, 20:41:57
Ok so I'm having a Homeland catch up - I really have no idea what's going on but I'm still enjoying it!!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, 20:42:42
And yes Ells - Jon Snow makes me need a Tena lady!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, 22:42:55
A lovely young Stilton.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, November 26, 2015, 08:24:46
People seem to rave about Phone Shop, i've never watched it, admittedly because the adverts for it made it look so unbelievably shit.

It's fucking brilliant if you can get past the accents


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Thursday, November 26, 2015, 09:31:29
My other half loves Chicago Fire/PD, she watches them on showbox so she's pretty much up to date with the US broadcasts, the British TV ones are so far out of sync that the crossover episodes make zero sense (apparently). She is quite annoyed because Med isn't on there yet... Billy from neighbours has come a long way!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BruceChatwin on Saturday, November 28, 2015, 21:52:19
The man who presents Football League Tonight looks like Serge from The Returned.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Sunday, November 29, 2015, 11:30:45
. She is quite annoyed because Med isn't on there yet... Billy from neighbours has come a long way!
He was in House for god knows how many years before Fire.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Monday, November 30, 2015, 09:47:50
The Last Flight of the Vulcan Bomber programme last night was a good watch, decent insight into the running of the old girl. My uncle flew as a navigator in them, his house is absolutely plastered in paintings and models of them, they hold a special place for our family. Gorgeous machines.


Title: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, November 30, 2015, 10:21:08
was a very good program indeed legget.  Guy Martin was a lucky  sob to be going up in the blades too. more so to taxi xm655.

must go and take a look at 655, it's up just off the 429 fosse way in Warwickshire. they do cockpit tours for a small fee.

one point though, the title of the program was incorrect :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Sunday, December 13, 2015, 18:55:21
Finally got around to sorting out Amazon Prime so 4 hours worth of Man in the High Castle last night and a few more tonight. Really enjoying it so far.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Sunday, December 13, 2015, 19:33:56
Finally got around to sorting out Amazon Prime so 4 hours worth of Man in the High Castle last night and a few more tonight. Really enjoying it so far.



Me too..  I have 4 episodes left...  Not too much else takes my fancy on there though tbh


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, December 13, 2015, 19:38:44
The bridge series 3 is well worth a watch on bbc.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Sunday, December 13, 2015, 22:04:49
The American Office, £25 for all 9 series in HMV currently. Lovely.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Wednesday, December 16, 2015, 22:59:45
So, Peep Show finale. A bit anti-climatic... but that's probably fair enough? I can't really see how those two characters could really settle down and grow up in the space of six episodes. So they didn't try.

"Who would have thought that kidnapping a love rival could end anything other than really well?"


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, December 17, 2015, 07:32:17
leaves the for open for future specials.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, December 17, 2015, 11:11:35
new Luther was superb. Shame its just 2 episodes.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Combe Down on Sunday, December 20, 2015, 18:43:24
Max Whitlock for Sports Personality of the Year. He deserves it.

THE STRICTLY THREAD SHOULD BE UNDER HERE ALSO.


Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Sunday, December 20, 2015, 20:10:09
Max Whitlock for Sports Personality of the Year. He deserves it.

THE STRICTLY THREAD SHOULD BE UNDER HERE ALSO.
No idea who likely to win this year, Farah must be favourite but the drug scandal may have tarnished him somewhat?

Watching for first time in years just to see what bollocks Fury comes out with and how the  BBC handle the cockwomble.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Combe Down on Sunday, December 20, 2015, 20:22:34
He apologised.

Whitlock's pommel routine on the grand piano was amazing!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Sunday, December 20, 2015, 20:24:12
I'm not sure that claiming it was "bantz" constitutes an apology.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Sunday, December 20, 2015, 20:26:21
It's Murray's according to the bookies.  Should be Froome's IMO but if people take the ridiculous title of the award into account has no chance.

Would be quite amusing to see the moral outrage if Fury won, he should have a shout on sporting merit


Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Sunday, December 20, 2015, 20:30:48
It's Murray's according to the bookies.  Should be Froome's IMO but if people take the ridiculous title of the award into account has no chance.

Would be quite amusing to see the moral outrage if Fury won, he should have a shout on sporting merit
Fury is reasonably eloquent and has a 'personality' but needs to engage brain occasionally. Anyone except Hamilton for me!


Title: Re:
Post by: horlock07 on Sunday, December 20, 2015, 21:02:39
Nice to see Andy King getting noted on the list of sports people who have died during the year.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Summerof69 on Sunday, December 20, 2015, 21:07:35
Nice of Eddie Izzard to dress up as Clare Balding !!


Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Sunday, December 20, 2015, 21:22:43
Nice of Eddie Izzard to dress up as Clare Balding !!
I thought he looked more like Maria Eagle?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, December 20, 2015, 21:28:10
He reminds me of Anne snelgrove.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Sunday, December 20, 2015, 22:20:18
I though Eddie Izard gave up the drag act a while back.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Talk Talk on Sunday, December 20, 2015, 22:24:20
He reminds me of Anne snelgrove.

She need stabbing in the eye with a fork the fucking stupid bitch

FACT: she grew up two streets away from me in Bracknell at about the same time


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Combe Down on Monday, December 21, 2015, 07:17:48
I'm not sure that claiming it was "bantz" constitutes an apology.

You obviously did not watch the programme.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Thursday, December 31, 2015, 06:58:13
Just started Luther on Netflix, having heard a lot of good things about it..

Just finished episode 4, seriously good show.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Monday, January 4, 2016, 08:38:17
I started watching Dutcheland 83 on channel 4 last night but I was too tired to read the subtitles and gave up - I did record it though so can anyone tell me if it's any good and worth a watch?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Monday, January 4, 2016, 09:13:15
It's promising, certainly. I enjoyed picking out the words I knew from GCSE german. kartoffelsalat!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, January 4, 2016, 12:34:49
Ham salad?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Langers on Monday, January 4, 2016, 13:05:16
You're half right :)

Does look like it's going to be a entertaining series too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, January 11, 2016, 09:26:27
Watched a little of 'The Voice' the other evening as the wife and young un like it,

Most shockingly Paloma Faith seemed to be coming across as more obnoxious and less likable than Boy George on it - which is quite some achievement!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Monday, January 11, 2016, 10:09:38
No excuse in the world for watching drivel like that I'm afraid.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, January 11, 2016, 13:32:36
Watched a little of 'The Voice' the other evening as the wife and young un like it,

Most shockingly Paloma Faith seemed to be coming across as more obnoxious and less likable than Boy George on it - which is quite some achievement!

Cant stand Paloma Faith. Is it me or does she remind anyone else of Helga from Hey Arnold?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, January 11, 2016, 13:48:25
I like her. I reckon she'd be an amazing ride too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, January 11, 2016, 13:54:50
Cant stand Paloma Faith. Is it me or does she remind anyone else of Helga from Hey Arnold?

I used to quite tolerate in her in a 'she's mad, but it doesn't seem to be put on madness - unlike others' sort of way, but seeing her the other night she just came across as being thick and unpleasant (and next to Boy George that is saying something!)

Anyway hopefully the family can now watch it going forward whilst I am working!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, January 11, 2016, 14:00:39
I like her. I reckon she'd be an amazing ride too.

Not so sure, from my (admittedly limited) experience extroverts are often fairly passive and dull - its the quiet and shy ones who are the lively ones.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Monday, January 11, 2016, 14:55:39
Cant stand Paloma Faith. Is it me or does she remind anyone else of Helga from Hey Arnold?


Hahaha she's exactly like her! Her voice goes right through me singing or not! Yuck yuck yuck


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Monday, January 11, 2016, 23:32:23
Just finished 'Gomorrah La Serie', not quite as good as Romanzo Criminale, but looking forward to series 2 in May. Brutal Italian drama.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: STFC-1879 on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, 19:30:50
Read that Peaky Blinders series 3 has finished filming. Watched the first 2 series and they were brilliant.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, 19:46:27
Read that Peaky Blinders series 3 has finished filming. Watched the first 2 series and they were brilliant.

Yep, top TV right there..


Title: Re:
Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, 19:50:12
Nearly finished season 4 of Walking Dead. A week of being on call is great for binge watching.


Title: Re:
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, 20:44:05
Watched the first episode of Pesky Blinders recently. Decent viewing indeed.

Also Making a Murderer on Netflix is good. 2 episodes in and it's pretty fascinating.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, 21:31:30
Making a Murderer is equal parts great and frustrating. The ending to episode 4 is astonishing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, 23:26:31
Making a Murderer is equal parts great and frustrating. The ending to episode 4 is astonishing.

I shall look forward to it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, 12:46:09
Robot Wars is coming back. I'm unreasonably excited about this.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, 12:55:30
Robot Wars is coming back. I'm unreasonably excited about this.
amazing


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, 12:56:52
seen a lot of people talking about this making a murderer. what is it? Is it a series? a documentary? a mockumantary? im intragued


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, 13:03:09
seen a lot of people talking about this making a murderer. what is it? Is it a series? a documentary? a mockumantary? im intragued

Documentary series about a criminal/crime in America. Looks like a conspiracy/scapegoat/wrongful conviction type thing, but from what I've read key pieces of evidence have been omitted.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, 13:37:26
im intragued

You want to get that looked at


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, 14:28:39
You want to get that looked at
I need to get my sausage fingers looked at


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, 14:30:42
Anyone know when the new series of Call the Midwife starts? Best thing on telly.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, 16:38:59
seen a lot of people talking about this making a murderer. what is it? Is it a series? a documentary? a mockumantary? im intragued

It's a documentary series following a fascinating murder trial.

I've just come to the end of it, without spoilers all I can say is.. Holy shit.

A good watch though (if good is ever an appropriate word). Reminded me very much of the "paradise lost" trilogy. I've moved on to The Staircase now which is similar.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, 19:28:07
I might do the Netflix 30 day free trial to watch this..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, 22:15:27
Anyone else watch silent witness?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, 22:20:25
well they're not gonna talk about it if they do, are they? BA DUM TSCHHHH!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Thursday, January 14, 2016, 08:17:12
Anyone else watch silent witness?


Yeah. I used to enjoy it, but it's now largely ridiculous


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, January 14, 2016, 11:33:01
Anyone else watch silent witness?

I remember watching the first episode some 15, maybe more years ago, it ended (or started) with a sex scene being fillmed under a lorry or something. Its the most embarrased i've ever been watching that with my parents.
I cant believe how long its been going.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, January 14, 2016, 12:24:24
with a sex scene under a lorry

Sounds romantic!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, January 14, 2016, 12:49:02
Sounds romantic!
Ok, they didn't have sex under a lorry, they were the other side, the camera was filming under it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sippo on Saturday, January 16, 2016, 21:20:03
The wife (or as some thing that's derogatory, 'er in doors/the boss/swmbo) is out, so I've dug out the max and paddy box set.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Saturday, January 16, 2016, 21:35:22
Man in the high castle is pretty good so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: thompske on Saturday, January 16, 2016, 21:39:44
agree , enjoyed the new TV version even though its quite differant from the original book, nice twist.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: janaage on Saturday, January 16, 2016, 22:07:03
Man in the high castle is pretty good so far.

Excellent series, though not that fast paced. Series two coming in May '17 apparently. Cant wait. Well I can but you know what I mean.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Saturday, January 16, 2016, 22:48:47
Please say you mean May 17th, and not May 2017. Which you almost certainly do.

I've got one episode to go, usually hate slow stories but this one has me hooked.

Though Mr Robot was good (a bit geeky, which suits me) for about 8 of the 10 episodes.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Thursday, January 28, 2016, 15:33:23
Just finished "the staircase". Fascinating doc. Similar to making a murderer but in my opinion a bit better. If you liked that (or even if you didn't) I think the first 3 episodes at least are on Vimeo, just google it. 

No spoilers but  :eek: you change your mind re: innocent/guilty every 5 minutes and then something new comes out. Fascinating case.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, January 28, 2016, 17:00:12
Watched the first two new x-files.

Good nostalgia, quite enjoyed it, but can't help feel its time has gone.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Thursday, January 28, 2016, 17:03:55
Trophy Kids, anyone watched it?

Both great, and frustrating at the same time.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, January 28, 2016, 17:18:16
Yeah, it's on Netflix.

The 'discussion' in the car with the High School football kid was........ awkward.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: STFC-1879 on Thursday, January 28, 2016, 19:17:28
Just finished "the staircase". Fascinating doc. Similar to making a murderer but in my opinion a bit better. If you liked that (or even if you didn't) I think the first 3 episodes at least are on Vimeo, just google it. 

No spoilers but  :eek: you change your mind re: innocent/guilty every 5 minutes and then something new comes out. Fascinating case.

Watched that last year, was excellent. If you are in to that sort of stuff then you should definitely watch 'The Jinx'. Another great crime documentary series similar to both of the previously mentioned ones, and just as good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Thursday, January 28, 2016, 22:15:55
Watched that last year, was excellent. If you are in to that sort of stuff then you should definitely watch 'The Jinx'. Another great crime documentary series similar to both of the previously mentioned ones, and just as good.

Was next on my list to watch actually! Thanks for the extra recommendation :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, January 28, 2016, 22:17:14
Was next on my list to watch actually! Thanks for the extra recommendation :)

Are any of these on Netflix or Amazon prime?

Enjoyed making a murderer.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Friday, January 29, 2016, 11:30:05
Are any of these on Netflix or Amazon prime?

Enjoyed making a murderer.

I don't have netflix but both were easy enough to find online.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DRS on Friday, January 29, 2016, 11:32:49
Is making a murderer only on Netflix?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Friday, January 29, 2016, 11:36:20
Is making a murderer only on Netflix?

I'm pretty sure it is. It's not on amazon prime anyway. But again, easy to find online.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Friday, January 29, 2016, 14:48:29
Making a Murderer is on Netflix, watch it over the last few days, very good.  I can also recommend the Jinx Ells, very similar albeit the other way around in that it was amazing that he was getting away with it..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Friday, January 29, 2016, 19:21:07
Making a Murderer is on Netflix, watch it over the last few days, very good.  I can also recommend the Jinx Ells, very similar albeit the other way around in that it was amazing that he was getting away with it..

I watched this too, totally gripping!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Sunday, January 31, 2016, 20:53:07
Making a Murderer is on Netflix, watch it over the last few days, very good.  I can also recommend the Jinx Ells, very similar albeit the other way around in that it was amazing that he was getting away with it..

Finished the Jinx this afternoon. That ending was jaw dropping :o.
Not sure what I'll go to next now though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Monday, February 1, 2016, 20:54:38
This is a recommendation to those who enjoyed MaM and also a request for recommendations if you know of any others:

The Jinx
The Staircase - already mentioned

Capturing the Friedmans -  from the same producer of "The Jinx." 2 men accused of sexual assaulting many children and how the case unfolds.  
A Murder In The Park - A man is saved from execution within 24 hours of the injection in a an apparent miscarriage of justice and confession from the perpetrator. But the alleged confession is troubling.
Central Park 5 - 5 black kids give statements to the police that makes Brendan's look perfect and reliable. Follows the initial trial and their eventual release, many years later.
The Cheshire Murders - an absolutely awful crime that follows the trial from start to finish, with one defendant blaming the other.
Prophets Prey - alongside Deliver us from Evil - victims of sexual abuse and how it was dealt with by religious officials and police, the former from a fundamentalist Mormon sect and the latter from the Catholic Church.
Paradise Lost - A trilogy about the West Memphis 3. Just watch it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, February 4, 2016, 22:30:51
Just watch the first 2 eps of lucifer. Well worth a watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, February 5, 2016, 08:07:13
This is a recommendation to those who enjoyed MaM and also a request for recommendations if you know of any others:

The Jinx
The Staircase - already mentioned

Capturing the Friedmans -  from the same producer of "The Jinx." 2 men accused of sexual assaulting many children and how the case unfolds. 
A Murder In The Park - A man is saved from execution within 24 hours of the injection in a an apparent miscarriage of justice and confession from the perpetrator. But the alleged confession is troubling.
Central Park 5 - 5 black kids give statements to the police that makes Brendan's look perfect and reliable. Follows the initial trial and their eventual release, many years later.
The Cheshire Murders - an absolutely awful crime that follows the trial from start to finish, with one defendant blaming the other.
Prophets Prey - alongside Deliver us from Evil - victims of sexual abuse and how it was dealt with by religious officials and police, the former from a fundamentalist Mormon sect and the latter from the Catholic Church.
Paradise Lost - A trilogy about the West Memphis 3. Just watch it.


There is a documentary about the west Memphis 3 on Netflix, called West Memphis. It's pretty fascinating, and definite similarities with how the police go about their interviewing with naive kids as was evident on making a murderer.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Friday, February 5, 2016, 10:48:12
Just watch the first 2 eps of lucifer. Well worth a watch.

Cheers, I shall :)

There is a documentary about the west Memphis 3 on Netflix, called West Memphis. It's pretty fascinating, and definite similarities with how the police go about their interviewing with naive kids as was evident on making a murderer.

Is that West of Memphis, the one by Peter Jackson? I've seen that too. Preferred the Paradise Lost trilogy but it's still such a fascinating case.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, February 5, 2016, 10:52:15
Cheers, I shall :)

Is that West of Memphis, the one by Peter Jackson? I've seen that too. Preferred the Paradise Lost trilogy but it's still such a fascinating case.

It mentioned Paradise lost so must have been made afterwards.

I have 45 minutes left to go but its just getting interesting now the dodgy stepdad is being interviewed.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Friday, February 5, 2016, 10:56:05
It was :)
He is dodgy isn't he? I do recommend you look at some of the "they did it" stuff afterwards though. Not because I necessarily believe they did, but films like that (it was produced by Echols I believe) don't necessarily tell you everything.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Sunday, February 7, 2016, 21:08:21
Started watching Suits. Really enjoying it. A nice difference from the usual crime or dark dramas we normally watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Sunday, February 7, 2016, 22:29:14
First 2 series are very good. My interest started waning on series 3 when they got into internal corporate crap which I didn't give 2 hoots about, It lost me then.


Title: Re:
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Sunday, February 7, 2016, 22:42:42
Finished sons of anarchy last night.. Really enjoyed it!

Next up is Peaky Blinders and Dexter.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Monday, February 8, 2016, 11:35:45
Suits is brilliant, the new series that started in America last week is ace.


Title: Re:
Post by: Bewster on Monday, February 8, 2016, 12:13:16
Finished sons of anarchy last night.. Really enjoyed it!

Next up is Peaky Blinders and Dexter.

I started Dexter a couple of months ago and it is brilliant.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Monday, February 8, 2016, 12:20:46
I started Dexter a couple of months ago and it is brilliant.

Stop at the end of season 4. Don't do that to yourself.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, February 8, 2016, 12:28:11
I got to the end of season 6, then gave up.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, February 8, 2016, 12:32:38
Finished sons of anarchy last night.. Really enjoyed it!

Next up is Peaky Blinders and Dexter.

Peaky Blinders is excellent although the first series was better than the second.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Monday, February 8, 2016, 19:35:08
I like Vera.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Monday, February 8, 2016, 19:51:10
Anyone been watching 'Lucky Man' on Sky 1?
Quite enjoying it so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, February 8, 2016, 20:17:44
The Jump seems to be going well. One dislocated shoulder (Arlington), one dislocated elbow and double arm fracture (Tina Hobly) and one double beginners vertebrae fracture requiring surgery and a nervous 48 hours where it seems they wondered if there was paralysis (Beth Tweddle)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Monday, February 8, 2016, 20:38:18
The Jump really is a dumb idea. I stood at the top of the ski jump at both Oslo and Lillehammer and it is literally ridiculous how steep it is



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Monday, February 8, 2016, 20:48:16
I've only just discovered it's not even for charity. I thought it was some sport relief thing. I was about to make a joke about how they're raising money for people with disabilities by crippling people. BUT IT'S NOT EVEN THAT? AND THERE'S BEEN THREE. FUCKING. SERIES? AND JOEY ESSEX IS ON IT?

Everyone who watches it should be arrested. Stop encouraging TV execs to produce shite like this.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Monday, February 8, 2016, 20:49:55
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN4_CMj41JQ

you can't even attempt this so why bother

although some may encourage the idea of sending celebrities hurtling down a steep slope at high speeds


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, February 8, 2016, 21:19:42
I've only just discovered it's not even for charity. I thought it was some sport relief thing. I was about to make a joke about how they're raising money for people with disabilities by crippling people. BUT IT'S NOT EVEN THAT? AND THERE'S BEEN THREE. FUCKING. SERIES? AND JOEY ESSEX IS ON IT?

Everyone who watches it should be arrested. Stop encouraging TV execs to produce shite like this.

I'm getting mixed messages, are you a fan of it or not? Have to confess, I watched the first episode of this one..
===
I am also looking forward to the Eddie The Eagle movie. At the time I was young and dismissed him as a joke figure, now I'm older I realise he was a determined nutter with balls of steel. And a bit, OK a lot unhinged.

http://www.foxmovies.com/movies/eddie-the-eagle

(un)fortunately (not sure which), it looks like they've gone down the Cool Runnings 'inspired by' appraoach


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Summerof69 on Monday, February 8, 2016, 21:29:12
Anyone been watching 'Lucky Man' on Sky 1?
Quite enjoying it so far.

It's not bad, but I am enjoying 100 Code on Sky Atlantic.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Monday, February 8, 2016, 21:46:25
I'm getting mixed messages, are you a fan of it or not? Have to confess, I watched the first episode of this one..


Reality TV is one of the (very few, of course ;)) things that gets me rather enraged.
But don't worry. I'll make sure you get a nice cell, I've got connects :)

Not a telly program but is anyone here listening to Serial? I'm very late to the party and I've just finished series 1. Have been told by many not bother with the second and I can't say I'm that enthused.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Talk Talk on Monday, February 8, 2016, 22:42:36
Reality TV is one of the (very few, of course ;)) things that gets me rather enraged.

It annoys the fuck out of me too as the females in my house watch that shite.

If it helps, I don't watch television, listen to the radio or read newspapers. I avoid "the news" a.k.a propaganda wherever I go and if it happens to be on I stick my fingers in my ears

The wonderful thing about my strategy is that it makes no difference to world if I don't consume it  :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: donkey on Monday, February 8, 2016, 23:33:46
I'm getting mixed messages, are you a fan of it or not? Have to confess, I watched the first episode of this one..
===
I am also looking forward to the Eddie The Eagle movie. At the time I was young and dismissed him as a joke figure, now I'm older I realise he was a determined nutter with balls of steel. And a bit, OK a lot unhinged.

http://www.foxmovies.com/movies/eddie-the-eagle

(un)fortunately (not sure which), it looks like they've gone down the Cool Runnings 'inspired by' appraoach

Met Mr The Eagle once, nice bloke.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, 10:08:38
It annoys the fuck out of me too as the females in my house watch that shite.


You let them out of the cellar to watch TV?  ;D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, 14:37:27
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN4_CMj41JQ

you can't even attempt this so why bother

although some may encourage the idea of sending celebrities hurtling down a steep slope at high speeds

If we can pick the celebrities then I'm all in favour


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, 22:46:08
How To Die on BBC 2 this evening.

That was harrowing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, February 11, 2016, 09:08:50
How To Die on BBC 2 this evening.

That was harrowing.

Can't remember the last time I saw anything as moving as this. Wow, I really don't know what to say about it apart from that. Utterly compelling and also hard to watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Thursday, February 11, 2016, 11:47:08
The law is this country is so wrong on that subject, big complex can of worms to open though.

Watched the new X-Files last night, it didn't do it for me. The highlight was hearing the theme music again.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Thursday, February 11, 2016, 13:45:31
How To Die on BBC 2 this evening.

That was harrowing.

I wish I hadn't watched it, fucking horrible.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Posh Red on Thursday, February 11, 2016, 14:07:57
Not sure I can watch it.

My wife has MND so we are living through this.
A year ago she was still coming to football (in fact we bought her a season ticket for this year), and now she is basically bed bound.

It's an awful illness, I often see people talking about cancer and the horrible treatment, but at least with that there is treatment & most times some chance at living


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Thursday, February 11, 2016, 16:19:18
The law is this country is so wrong on that subject, big complex can of worms to open though.

Watched the new X-Files last night, it didn't do it for me. The highlight was hearing the theme music again.
What? More of a highlight than seeing Gillian Anderson smoulder (see what I did there) for 40 mins?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Thursday, February 11, 2016, 16:22:21
Not sure I can watch it.

My wife has MND so we are living through this.
A year ago she was still coming to football (in fact we bought her a season ticket for this year), and now she is basically bed bound.

It's an awful illness, I often see people talking about cancer and the horrible treatment, but at least with that there is treatment & most times some chance at living
Sorry to hear that dude. The problem is, most of the things left that kill us are so bloody nasty. Furthermore, its so difficult to appreciate the relentlessness unless you live with one of these illnesses 24/7.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Thursday, February 11, 2016, 18:43:52
Not sure I can watch it.

My wife has MND so we are living through this.
A year ago she was still coming to football (in fact we bought her a season ticket for this year), and now she is basically bed bound.

It's an awful illness, I often see people talking about cancer and the horrible treatment, but at least with that there is treatment & most times some chance at living

So sorry to hear about your wife :(
There's a lot of ill health in my family and my aunt was admitted to a hospice yesterday. I'm usually pretty stoic with these things but I don't think I could watch it. Doesn't seem like the right thing to be focusing on when you're actually in that situation.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, February 11, 2016, 19:29:50
Its pretty much all I've been thinking about since I watched it. It really was a powerful programme.
The strength of the family, friends and the man himself was unbelievable. I guess until we are in that type of situation we can only imagine it. Last time I cried was when my nan died in 2010 but this brought tears to my eyes.

Sorry to hear your wife is suffering Posh red.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Thursday, February 11, 2016, 19:42:26
Limitless is coming to Sky 1 I see. Enjoyed the film but the TV spin off isn't great.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Friday, February 12, 2016, 10:40:04
Not sure I can watch it.

My wife has MND so we are living through this.
A year ago she was still coming to football (in fact we bought her a season ticket for this year), and now she is basically bed bound.

It's an awful illness, I often see people talking about cancer and the horrible treatment, but at least with that there is treatment & most times some chance at living

Don't watch it.

MND is the cruellest of diseases, and I say that as having had an aunt who had MND. Thoughts are with you, Posh.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Monday, February 15, 2016, 18:05:21
Paid cash money for season one of 'the neighbours', the tv series written/directed/starring Tommy Wiseau, who made The Room, the best shit film ever made. I'm certain he's in on the joke now, and this show is written with that in mind, but it's still very very very odd.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, 19:24:35
I've got through 6 parts of making a murderer over the past two day. The Mrs made me turn it off so she can watch her soaps. Darn.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, 19:55:58
I've got through 6 parts of making a murderer over the past two day. The Mrs made me turn it off so she can watch her soaps. Darn.

Darn? Divorce more like.

Alan Partridge mid morning matters on tonight. Whoop  :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 20:36:28
The return of the walking dead did not disappoint


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 20:39:29
Fuck yeah. I reckon that was the best episode ever.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 20:41:54
Fuck yeah. I reckon that was the best episode ever.
Agree, Wasn't expecting that at all. Abrahams line when they came back was pricless.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 21:04:38
Bloody good episode, though I guess they couldn't do that every week. Knew we were onto a winner when Daryll resolved the issues they were having!

Every time something happened I thought Rick was going to wake up and it was all a bad dream.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 21:10:00
Anyone watch that OJ Simpson thing on BBC1 this week?

I've got it on the planner looks like it could be good..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 21:30:27
Bloody good episode, though I guess they couldn't do that every week. Knew we were onto a winner when Daryll resolved the issues they were having!

Every time something happened I thought Rick was going to wake up and it was all a bad dream.
Yes, thats the problem, its going to be crap now until the season finale :-)  Daryll did a good job.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 21:37:47
Anyone watch that OJ Simpson thing on BBC1 this week?

I've got it on the planner looks like it could be good..
I did and enjoyed it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 22:37:53
I spent most of the program trying to work out what fuck has happened to John Travolta's face


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 23:33:40
Bloody good episode, though I guess they couldn't do that every week. Knew we were onto a winner when Daryll resolved the issues they were having!

Every time something happened I thought Rick was going to wake up and it was all a bad dream.

The wife said the same thing about a dream, I said no, one was shot, not eaten, but it was clever how it was carried through. I'm expecting a reversal now as that was their intended final stand, they'd given up pretty much. Rest of the series will be the remaining biker gang that Daryl sorted and the W crowd. Probably wasting each other in the finale.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, 21:23:08
Walking dead was interesting.
Spoilers below
Carl gets more annoying by the episode.
Who saw Rick and Michonne getting it on?
This Jesus chap looks like he's going to be a handful

.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Private Fraser on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, 21:35:48
Walking dead was interesting.
Spoilers below




On Spoiler No 1 - agreed.  He needs a damn good poke in the eye!  :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, 22:04:58
Either I'm getting old or The Brits is getting weirder and shitter?!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, 22:27:26
Sorry to say its mainly 1. Its always been shit and odd. And I should add pretty much unwatchable if you are over 30. But that goes for everything on TV unless it's nostalgic (but not weird and shitter)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Thursday, February 25, 2016, 07:32:41
Watched the first 2 episodes of the People v OJ Simpson last night... decent so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, February 25, 2016, 08:08:24
OJ was a bit of a dick wasn't he?

Series 4 of person of interest started on channel 5 last night. Utter nonsense but I'm hooked!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Thursday, February 25, 2016, 08:32:37
OJ was a bit of a dick wasn't he?

Series 4 of person of interest started on channel 5 last night. Utter nonsense but I'm hooked!

Yeah, very explosive personality it seems..


Title: Re:
Post by: Honkytonk on Saturday, February 27, 2016, 09:42:33
I worked out whats going on there, It's not actually John Travolta in that, it's a fat man in a John Travolta mask. Travolta himself is probably too busy loving Xenu or whatever.


Title: Re: Re:
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Saturday, February 27, 2016, 13:33:38
I worked out whats going on there, It's not actually John Travolta in that, it's a fat man in a John Travolta mask. Travolta himself is probably too busy loving Xenu or whatever.
Got it in one..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Friday, March 4, 2016, 19:49:39
The new series of Mid Morning Matters is fucking hilarious.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, 11:23:55
I love happy valley. Superb programme.

Watched the pilot of breaking bad yesterday so will be making my way through that asap.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, 22:01:11
Happy valley is fabulous.

Just watched those celebrities sleeping rough, Willie Thorne took a night off and spent a night in a hotel, what a prick!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Friday, March 11, 2016, 19:43:12
Just watched those celebrities sleeping rough, Willie Thorne took a night off and spent a night in a hotel, what a prick!

Makes you wonder why real homeless people don't do that, lazy bastards.

To be fair to the bloke he is not in the best of health. He also befriended a homeless guy he met on the show and took him in, then phoned an ambulance when he collapsed. Saved his life apparently (the homeless man's, not Willie Thorne's.)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, March 17, 2016, 12:46:01
The Night Manager is getting quite gritty now.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Thursday, March 17, 2016, 14:56:34
Just caught up on The Walking Dead. I said before how I'd dropped it a couple of times due to boredom, but something about the show is now under my skin and since the start of series 4, maybe 5, I've loved it. It's gone from a show I abhor and find boring to a show I absolutely fucking love.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, March 17, 2016, 15:15:16
The Night Manager is getting quite gritty now.

Its good ain't it although I am finding High Lauries accent a bit irritating now!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, March 17, 2016, 16:28:30
Just caught up on The Walking Dead. I said before how I'd dropped it a couple of times due to boredom, but something about the show is now under my skin and since the start of series 4, maybe 5, I've loved it. It's gone from a show I abhor and find boring to a show I absolutely fucking love.

The latest series has been a step up in quality IMO.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, March 17, 2016, 16:40:45
The Walking Dead is fucking class. I want it to become a 25 year serial like Eastenders or Neighbours and just keep going forever.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Thursday, March 17, 2016, 17:32:26
I've finally caught up with it and it is superb.

It's not even about zombies anymore.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Thursday, March 17, 2016, 17:37:38
The Walking Dead is fucking class. I want it to become a 25 year serial like Eastenders or Neighbours and just keep going forever.

After a few below par seasons it is back to it's best.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Thursday, March 17, 2016, 17:55:13
This is easily the best series of it so far. As above I nearly gave up. Has anyone ever read all the comics? Just wondering if the tv show has overtaken them yet?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Thursday, March 17, 2016, 23:16:40
I don't believe they have. I'm considering reading them but it feels a bit weird as a 30 year old.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Friday, March 18, 2016, 01:43:53
Weird is being a 30 year old fiddling kids on a BBC show. Do it, and tell me!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Friday, March 18, 2016, 01:44:37
Oh jeez, not fiddling, just read the comics


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Friday, March 18, 2016, 07:15:14
It has improved, it was absolutely fucking dire before. I think getting rid of Hershel (sp?) maybe have helped, he must have been one of the most boring characters I'd ever seen.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Friday, March 18, 2016, 13:00:14
This is easily the best series of it so far. As above I nearly gave up. Has anyone ever read all the comics? Just wondering if the tv show has overtaken them yet?

No they haven't.  I am already ITK about two main characters that would be due to be killed off this season if the series sticks with the comics (although they don't always do that).

And no I haven't read the comics, just heard it from somebody who has.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, 22:24:48
Very good documentary on bbc tonight called 'employable me' following a guy with Tourette's and a guy with autism in their hunt for work.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, 22:35:38
No they haven't.  I am already ITK about two main characters that would be due to be killed off this season if the series sticks with the comics (although they don't always do that).

And no I haven't read the comics, just heard it from somebody who has.

I think they'll have to deviate in that case If its Rick, Darryl, or Mshone ( I dont want to know) as I'd probably stop watching if 2 of those went. Most of the others are just star trek crewmen really.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, March 24, 2016, 09:41:11
I think they'll have to deviate in that case If its Rick, Darryl, or Mshone ( I dont want to know) as I'd probably stop watching if 2 of those went. Most of the others are just star trek crewmen really.

Well the first one I heard got switched to an alternative character's death this week.  Just goes to show that it doesn't matter what happened in the comics when it comes to the TV show.  I can tell you who was supposed to die this week according to the comics if you like :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Thursday, March 24, 2016, 10:52:54
Just about to finish season 1 of Peaky Blinders - been on the watchlist for ages and finally got some time this week. It's very good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Thursday, March 24, 2016, 11:11:59
Well the first one I heard got switched to an alternative character's death this week.  Just goes to show that it doesn't matter what happened in the comics when it comes to the TV show.  I can tell you who was supposed to die this week according to the comics if you like :D

Must have been Darryl as the line was about the crossbow kicking and missing the real target.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, March 24, 2016, 12:19:10
Must have been Darryl as the line was about the crossbow kicking and missing the real target.

Dayrl isn't in the comics


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, March 24, 2016, 12:39:04
Dayrl isn't in the comics

Is Daryl though?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, March 24, 2016, 12:41:42
Is Daryl though?

Dunno, cosmics is four loosers.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, March 24, 2016, 13:28:57
Must have been Darryl as the line was about the crossbow kicking and missing the real target.

Nope.  In the comic, Abraham apparently received the King Harold death instead of the Doc..  Must have been that Ginger goatie...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Thursday, March 24, 2016, 17:39:28
Better Call Saul has been excellent again this series. I think I prefer it to Breaking Bad


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, March 24, 2016, 17:49:28
Better Call Saul has been excellent again this series. I think I prefer it to Breaking Bad

I seriously need to catch up on this.  I got 4 episodes in and got bored, but have been told it gets much better after the initial 4 episodes.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, March 24, 2016, 17:54:07
I seriously need to catch up on this.  I got 4 episodes in and got bored, but have been told it gets much better after the initial 4 episodes.
It does get better, I thought the first 3 were very poor but stuck with it and it did get better even if nowhere near as good as Breaking Bad IMO.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Thursday, March 24, 2016, 17:57:00
I can recommend Flaked, a new Netflix show by Will Arnett.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Thursday, March 24, 2016, 18:04:10
Better Call Saul has been excellent again this series. I think I prefer it to Breaking Bad

Thanks for the reminder this has started again! Was gutted to get to the end of the last series and 2016 seemed like a lifetime away. That's my evening sorted.

Anyone seen / heard of Delocated? I've started watching it and it's so bizarre I can't decide if it's genius or shit  ???


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, March 24, 2016, 20:36:36
Better call Saul is next on my list once I've finished breaking bad. Half way through series 3 of that and I think it's the dogs danglies. Love it !


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, 21:56:21
Fuck the end of that episode of The Walking Dead, seriously.

(https://i.imgur.com/iDNZv98.gif)

Anyway, I've just watched the first couple of series of Line of Duty. The first series was a bit slow to get into but I'm glad I persevered, the second was excellent but slightly disappointing due to the half-baked ending.

The Night Manager was also excellent. I hope Hiddlestone isn't the new Bond.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, 22:20:12
Better call Saul is next on my list once I've finished breaking bad. Half way through series 3 of that and I think it's the dogs danglies. Love it !

I've enjoyed every second of Better Call Saul, especially the second series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: tans on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, 05:41:11
Line of duty on bbc 2


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, 06:16:11
Dogs might fly is heating up ahead of the final episode this sunday


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, 10:47:40
The night manager ending was a bit subdued.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, April 1, 2016, 20:13:22
Fuck the end of that episode of The Walking Dead, seriously.

(https://i.imgur.com/iDNZv98.gif)

Anyway, I've just watched the first couple of series of Line of Duty. The first series was a bit slow to get into but I'm glad I persevered, the second was excellent but slightly disappointing due to the half-baked ending.

The Night Manager was also excellent. I hope Hiddlestone isn't the new Bond.
just caught up with it, you know they are going to leave it on a massive cliffhanger


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: michael on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 15:35:43
The Walking Dead s6 finale: Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit.

Best season yet.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 16:16:38
shit cliffhanger I thought. Spent all that time building it up, superb last 15 minutes, but now the momentum has been crushed by not resolving it for another 6 months. a collective, oh for fucks sake from most i'd imagine.

bet it leaks out in that time too.

they should have looked at game of thrones on how to give watchers a payoff while also a 'fuck' moment.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 20:37:11
shit cliffhanger I thought. Spent all that time building it up, superb last 15 minutes, but now the momentum has been crushed by not resolving it for another 6 months. a collective, oh for fucks sake from most i'd imagine.

bet it leaks out in that time too.

they should have looked at game of thrones on how to give watchers a payoff while also a 'fuck' moment.
I though that was a bit shit really.

On one hand, its pretty obvious who it was but in true TWD fashion they will spin in a make it not be the person it should've been.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 21:03:23
On one hand, its pretty obvious who it was

Is it? Unless you mean it should follow the comics (I've read that spoiler).


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 21:09:32
It was whoever the black male character in that scene was. I think that's how it's worked so far?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 23:27:11
I've enjoyed every second of Better Call Saul, especially the second series.

Seconded.

Started watching Dexter today... 2 episodes in, undecided..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, 06:26:37
shit cliffhanger I thought. Spent all that time building it up, superb last 15 minutes, but now the momentum has been crushed by not resolving it for another 6 months. a collective, oh for fucks sake from most i'd imagine.

bet it leaks out in that time too.

they should have looked at game of thrones on how to give watchers a payoff while also a 'fuck' moment.

Agreed. A shit ending to arguably the best series to date.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, 19:34:23
Is it? Unless you mean it should follow the comics (I've read that spoiler).

I made my assumption without knowing what happens in the comics. I based it on the way the camera pans at the end. Reading various forums there are various theories. At the end of the day, it could be anyone of them. I hope its who i think it is.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, 21:46:02
Who do you think it is?  One of the van dwellers is the Internet's popular theory. But I read an interview from a producer (I think) saying that he's as sure as he can be that you can't tell.

To be honest, given the way that the Glen dumpster resolution and the leaving the house covered in guts were dealt with whatever angles and theories we have can be undone by the next episode. In six fucking months time.

Roll on Game of Thrones :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, April 7, 2016, 08:45:10
I know who it is supposed to be (from the comics) but I don't think it will be that character.  I think it will be one of people from the camper van that went with Rick.  To me it just seemed a bit strange why they went with that group.

I might be wrong though, but nobody will know until October anyway..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, April 7, 2016, 12:31:32
I also think there is a traitor in the Rickpire. Or the savours as psychic. One of those.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Thursday, April 7, 2016, 17:01:31
I think it'll be Abraham.

1. He volunteered
2. The episode had a pointless scene with him pondering fatherhood with Sacha
3. He should've received the arrow through the eye instead of Denise (as per the comics)
4. Negan remarked "you took that like a champ" after the first blow, nobody else aside from Rick could handle that
5. He's ginger

Another option is Aaron whose presence on that trip was entirely pointless and there was a scene in the RV where he barely justified his appearance in the episode.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, April 7, 2016, 19:28:07
one can hope its Coral


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: @mwooly63 on Sunday, April 10, 2016, 20:51:47
Just finished Sons of anarchy on Netflix.
Not sure why didn't watch it when it was on originally but probably the best thing have seen in a long time.
Superb.

 :moped:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Monday, April 11, 2016, 08:22:19
Just finished Sons of anarchy on Netflix.
Not sure why didn't watch it when it was on originally but probably the best thing have seen in a long time.
Superb.

 :moped:

I really enjoyed it... aside from the season set mostly in Ireland... I thought that was poor... the rest was very good though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 13:30:36
I know who it is supposed to be (from the comics) but I don't think it will be that character.  I think it will be one of people from the camper van that went with Rick.  To me it just seemed a bit strange why they went with that group.



Another option is Aaron whose presence on that trip was entirely pointless and there was a scene in the RV where he barely justified his appearance in the episode.

That is where my head is and what I was referring to in my post..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 13:52:03
Peaky Blinders season 3 coming next month, which is bloody excellent news.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 15:49:28
Started watching Daredevil last night...

..Decent so far.

More to follow.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Monday, April 18, 2016, 11:56:48
Started watching Bosch a few weeks back on Amazon. I think it's great.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, April 18, 2016, 12:13:44
Started watching Bosch a few weeks back on Amazon. I think it's great.

We've watched both series on Amazon. Its pretty good, mindless Cop fare!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, April 18, 2016, 12:36:35
Started watching Daredevil last night...

..Decent so far.

More to follow.

Daredevil is briliant, just finishing season 2.

We've been watching Big Bang Theory form the start when we have time to kill.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, April 18, 2016, 13:59:53
Finished breaking bad.  I thought it was fucking brilliant.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Monday, April 18, 2016, 14:09:15
Finished breaking bad.  I thought it was fucking brilliant.

Better Call Saul will continue the fix if you need it.

Stands alone by itself.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, April 18, 2016, 14:11:08
I'll be starting that asap.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Monday, April 18, 2016, 15:03:10
I absolutely loved Breaking Bad, but I can't get into Better Call Saul for some reason.

Will have to give it another go from the beginning.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Monday, April 18, 2016, 15:20:42
I absolutely loved Breaking Bad, but I can't get into Better Call Saul for some reason.

Will have to give it another go from the beginning.
It's a slow burn, but I really enjoy it. Much better to view it on its own merits than compare it to Breaking Bad though. For me, only The Sopranos is better.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Monday, April 18, 2016, 15:24:14
I did enjoy Breaking Bad, but Bryan Cranston got on my tits a bit at times.

He had this habit of saying 'Skyler', and nothing else, when they were fighting. 'Skyleeeer'. You know when you live with somebody for a while and you pick up on their slightest mannerisms which then begin to get under your skin? I think it's a bit like that.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: tans on Monday, April 18, 2016, 18:32:46
Finished breaking bad.  I thought it was fucking brilliant.

Ive only started this recently, currently on series 3


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Monday, April 18, 2016, 18:53:09
I'm in the Better Call Saul is better camp although whether I'd hold that opinion without watching and knowing what happens in Breaking Bad I don't know...

Anyone else watch Fear the Walking Dead? Thoughts? I found it quite compelling but also desperate at times for some action.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, April 18, 2016, 18:55:34
fear: it's almost good but I really can't stand any of the characters.

I can't really say why it's almost good, I think they've gone from 0-zombies too quickly, or maybe not exploring it in the way I expected.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, April 18, 2016, 19:04:24
Ive only started this recently, currently on series 3

Do you like it ? It gets proper fucked up later on.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: tans on Monday, April 18, 2016, 19:06:29
Do you like it ? It gets proper fucked up later on.

Yeah mate cant stop watching it


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: michael on Monday, April 18, 2016, 19:08:36
There's a scene in Breaking Bad in Saul Goodman's office, and his mobile phone rings from inside his desk drawer. He opens the draw to reveal several different phones for him to search through before picking out the one that is ringing. If you enjoyed that, then you'll enjoy Better Call Saul.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, April 18, 2016, 19:20:18
There's a scene in Breaking Bad in Saul Goodman's office, and his mobile phone rings from inside his desk drawer. He opens the draw to reveal several different phones for him to search through before picking out the one that is ringing. If you enjoyed that, then you'll enjoy Better Call Saul.

I reckon I'd enjoy a spin off from any of the characters from breaking bad. The small cast developing like they did helped make it what it was for me. Good ending too which makes a change.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Monday, April 18, 2016, 19:23:52
Better Call Saul is almost as much about Mike as Saul, the confusing but is that he looks ancient now!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: michael on Monday, April 18, 2016, 19:27:50
Better Call Saul is almost as much about Mike as Saul, the confusing but is that he looks ancient now!
I spend most of the Mike scenes thinking the exact same thing!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Monday, April 18, 2016, 19:30:09
I'm willing to forgive them for it.

So many questions remain unanswered. It's going to take a real dark turn and at some point, it's got to.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Monday, April 18, 2016, 19:34:43
There's a looooong way to go I think.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Friday, April 22, 2016, 13:19:37
Getting through better call Saul now pretty sharpish. It's quality

Thinking sons of anarchy next ?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, April 22, 2016, 14:14:37
Season 3 of prison break is better than i remember it being. I know season 4 was shocking.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Friday, April 22, 2016, 14:44:42
Didn't get into Better Call Saul or The Walking Dead after several episodes of each.
Perhaps I need to persevere, judging by this thread.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Friday, April 22, 2016, 21:29:40
Didn't get into Better Call Saul or The Walking Dead after several episodes of each.
Perhaps I need to persevere, judging by this thread.
That's like me watching several episodes of Breaking Bad after seeing and hearing all the hype. It had promise but ultimately I found it utterly boring.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Friday, April 22, 2016, 21:38:18
That's like me watching several episodes of Breaking Bad after seeing and hearing all the hype. It had promise but ultimately I found it utterly boring.

Ah, see, I loved Breaking Bad. It just gets better and better.

The Wire was another one that is rated at least as highly as Breaking Bad, but I struggled with that, watched the first couple but gave up with it.

Edit: After re-reading this post I couldn't help but think of this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4LhXycJ7rI


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Friday, April 22, 2016, 21:42:25
I'm finding this series of BCS nowhere near as good as the first. I definitely don't think they're so comparable that if you like one you'll like the other.

Still, some things just don't "click" with you no matter how badly they're hyped. I still think GoT is fucking abysmal for example. Starting again Sunday I think?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Friday, April 22, 2016, 21:57:32
Yeah, i've watched it the whole way through and can't say i've enjoyed it that much (Which I know is an oxymoron), it is certainly overhyped, but i've watched them all in the hope it gets better. It's like an amalgamation of Lord Of The Rings, Braveheart and, well, porn.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Friday, April 22, 2016, 22:37:07
Line of Duty is getting better as it goes on, yesterday's episode was superb


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: tans on Saturday, April 23, 2016, 06:26:21
Last one next week, cant wait


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Monday, April 25, 2016, 20:54:32
So, GOT.

That was... A little bit shit?

Edit: To expand, fuck Dorne.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, April 25, 2016, 21:54:24
well, I suppose it was always going to be a scene setter, but the red Lady and Dorne stuff was interesting.

can't really put more than that without spoilers.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, 00:21:12
The first one of the series is always a bit like that though isn't it? Just glad it's back!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Tails on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, 05:58:19
So, GOT.

That was... A little bit shit?

Edit: To expand, fuck Dorne.

That storyline is awful. Just let it die!



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, 07:11:27
That is where my head is and what I was referring to in my post..

Only just caught up with the last one, he is the star trek crew member there, gotta be him.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, 08:33:57
Last one next week, cant wait

Caught up with this at the weekend, superb series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, 09:38:01
Anyone watching Lucifer?

Last one tonight


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, 21:27:25
Only just caught up with the last one, he is the star trek crew member there, gotta be him.

Yep :bye:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 10:01:59
Almost worked my way through Prison Break in preperation for the new season.

Season 4 is not quite as bad as i remember it being.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 10:41:21
Is there a GOT thread?! Am I allowed to talk about it?!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 10:45:11
Is there a GOT thread?! Am I allowed to talk about it?!

You could always start a thread with SPOILERS in the title.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 11:32:08
Is there a GOT thread?! Am I allowed to talk about it?!
go for it, its been out long enough, if people havent seen it then tough


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 11:34:53
go for it, its been out long enough, if people havent seen it then tough

Some of us don't get to view it when it's aired. The solution is as simple as creating a thread with SPOILERS in the title.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 11:45:32
And to demonstrate just what a simple solution it is, I even created the thread myself.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Saturday, May 14, 2016, 20:17:04
Ok I started Billions as I adore Damian Lewis. I don't really understand a lot of it? Anyone knows if it's worth sticking with it?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Saturday, May 14, 2016, 21:49:17
Anyone watching The Secret? James Nesbitt is creepy as fuck.
It's based on a true story as well. 


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Sunday, May 15, 2016, 06:49:54
Anyone watching The Secret? James Nesbitt is creepy as fuck.
It's based on a true story as well. 

Every week I've thought "he can't get much more sinister", and he proves me wrong!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, May 15, 2016, 08:47:49
Quote from: Nick Bamosomi
It's based on a true story as well. 

wait, what.. I didn't know that. still Google it in a moment.

that's some interesting 'dating' techniques he had with Hazel ... creepy indeed.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, May 15, 2016, 18:37:44
The secret is great ain't it. Friday's show was fucked up big style.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Don Rogers Sock on Monday, May 16, 2016, 09:47:39
Anybody else watch the five?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 11:52:37
Anyone else watched the new Prison Break trailer. I know its going to be rubbish but i can't help being excited about it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Don Rogers Sock on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 12:12:57
Anyone????????????????????????


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 12:19:15
Anybody else watch the five?

My mother does and her exact words were "I think it's good" which obviously makes me want to watch it so much more.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Don Rogers Sock on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 12:21:07
My mother does and her exact words were "I think it's good" which obviously makes me want to watch it so much more.
If it helps. After the first one it is hands down the best thing i have seen on tv in years.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 14:15:07
If it helps. After the first one it is hands down the best thing i have seen on tv in years.

I used to read the odd Harlan Coben book and quite enjoyed them for what they were. One of those (Tell No One) got adapted into a brilliant film so I'll definitely give The Five a go at some point.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 15:02:39
Is it about the old boyband?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 15:19:08
Anybody else watch the five?
It finished last Friday. Not bad, more than a bit unrealistic and when the end is revealed you think why they bothered with all the bollocks in the middle.

If you haven't watched it, the last Line of Duty is fucking superb - best thing I've seen on the box for ages.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 22:16:16
Is it about the old boyband?

That was 5ive, obviously.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 22:22:52
That was 5ive, obviously.

 :iloveyou:

(Who the fuck thought this forum needed that smiley?)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, 09:05:37
That was 5ive, obviously.

I stand corrected Si Pie.

orthopedic shoes you see.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Tails on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, 09:28:57
Started watching Silicon Valley the other day, very enjoyable! particularly if you're a bit of a tech nerd like me.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Don Rogers Sock on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, 09:30:05
Is it not about breast implants?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, 09:47:11
I watched the Five. So many plot holes and unanswered storylines in the last couple of episodes, it really annoyed me. The first few episodes were thoroughly enjoyable, genuinely didn't know where it was heading, but I guessed the big twist before the reveal.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, 10:18:40
the adaptation of graphic novel Preacher started on Prime last night. Slightly slow start but im confident this is going to be an absolute stonker


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, 19:39:22
Anyone been watching Marcella?...

Also, I've been watching Forged in Fire on History, strangely addictive viewing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 09:48:06
I am amazed that Top Gear hasn't been mentioned on here?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 10:36:14
I am amazed that Top Gear hasn't been mentioned on here?
For me it died a death on Sunday, I thought it was appalling. But thats just my opinion.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 12:15:24
Anything with that wanker in it deserves to die a death


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 12:31:41
Wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, at Least when Joey was doing bits.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 21:19:05
I would quite happily punch anyone who has ever been involved with top gear and it's cataclysm of xenophobia, laddish, it's-just-bants, childish, "oooh look at this thing that goes fast", nauseating pseudo pub chat racist sexist bullshit.

Why are people kicking off? Has anything changed or is it just that it's Chris Evans doing it now?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Thursday, June 2, 2016, 00:13:28
I know, sexism is the worst.

Oh by the way, how are you getting on organising the Euro Stunners? 😄

I didn't actually mind Top Gear but then that's the first time I've watched it for years due to that odious cunt Clarkson.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Thursday, June 2, 2016, 09:18:16
I watched it last night. I know it's always been scripted but it wasn't a problem before, it was too obvious last night though. It's as though they were trying too hard. Evans wasn't as annoying as I was expecting him to be, but then it seems he was trying to emulate Clarkson rather be himself, which was irritating.

Am I actually saying I would prefer Evans to be himself? I'm confused.

Maybe it'll get better as they settle in? Or maybe not.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Thursday, June 2, 2016, 09:43:38
Has anyone watched the new Alan Partridge that was on Sky Atlantic the other day? Very enjoyable I thought, particularly him wrapped up in the bubble wrap suit.

I'm making my girlfriend an Alan Partridge themed Cards against Humanity deck so reliving exactly how brilliantly quotable the whole thing is (our onetime rivals over at Northstand Chat have a lengthy thread on the topic)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, June 2, 2016, 09:54:46
The missus started watching Hemlock Grove, I've been keeping one eye on it and seems OK.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, June 2, 2016, 10:16:55
Versailles last night on BBC2 was a boob fest from the very beginning, generally quite good so we shall see and the Kate Williams thing afterwards was handy to try and identify who people were?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, June 2, 2016, 12:02:07
The Alan Shearer Doc about Euro 96 was good. Great memories, good music and the obligatory penalty shoot out heart ache brought back again.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Thursday, June 2, 2016, 19:09:22
Has anyone watched the new Alan Partridge that was on Sky Atlantic the other day? Very enjoyable I thought, particularly him wrapped up in the bubble wrap suit.

I'm making my girlfriend an Alan Partridge themed Cards against Humanity deck so reliving exactly how brilliantly quotable the whole thing is (our onetime rivals over at Northstand Chat have a lengthy thread on the topic)

It was amazing. The checkout stuff had me in stitches.
I love the idea of a partridge themed CAH, I'm a total partridge nerd. You'll have to share them with me when you're done (if you don't mind)

Mine's a pint.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, June 2, 2016, 19:46:37
Scissored Isle was very good but it did lack the input of Iannucci.

Good to see John Thomson return to the Partridge universe.

Cheeky monkey...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, June 6, 2016, 12:00:34
Billions is watchable but I'm not finding it as good as I hoped.

Is banshee any good ?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Monday, June 6, 2016, 12:22:01
Billions is watchable but I'm not finding it as good as I hoped.

Is banshee any good ?

Same character as Homeland. Is he/isn't he good/bad. It's ok, I'm about 5 in and still with it.  I lasted about 25 minutes with Versailles...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, 08:59:34
Billions is watchable but I'm not finding it as good as I hoped.

Is banshee any good ?

Banshee is very good..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, 10:45:18
Did anyone watch the Jimmy McGovern film 'Reg' last night on BBC? It was a true story based not about our Reg on here, but Reg Keys who ran against Tony Blair in Sedgefield after he lost his son in Iraq.

I had no idea that had actually happened, was it reported much on the news at the time?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, June 10, 2016, 10:51:44
New show on BBC called New Blood started last night. Only really watched it because we couldnt be arsed to move to get the remote and it turned out to be really good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, June 10, 2016, 10:59:49
New show on BBC called New Blood started last night. Only really watched it because we couldnt be arsed to move to get the remote and it turned out to be really good.

We watched the first 3 episodes on the Iplayer (bizarrely you can watch it there before its on the TV) and it was good, although the third episode was spoiled a bit (I won't say why).

Decent cast and writer though.

Some of it was filmed directly outside my (old) office in Canary Wharf.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, June 10, 2016, 11:02:14
We watched the first 3 episodes on the Iplayer (bizarrely you can watch it there before its on the TV) and it was good, although the third episode was spoiled a bit (I won't say why).

Decent cast and writer though.

Some of it was filmed directly outside my (old) office in Canary Wharf.
Thanks for the heads up about iplayer


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Friday, June 10, 2016, 11:28:07
Anyone tried Gomorrah? Even though it's subtitled I'm enjoying it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Friday, June 10, 2016, 11:30:01
Anyone tried Gomorrah? Even though it's subtitled I'm enjoying it.

Three episodes in. Very good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, June 10, 2016, 11:42:50
We watched the first 3 episodes on the Iplayer (bizarrely you can watch it there before its on the TV) and it was good, although the third episode was spoiled a bit (I won't say why).

Decent cast and writer though.

Some of it was filmed directly outside my (old) office in Canary Wharf.

We actually watched all three last night, I think there re going to be 7 in total so not sure when the others are on?

It was Ok, a clever premise but the writer just seemed to lose interest towards the end (not sure if that is why you thought it was spoiled a bit - PM me!), the writer writes mainly teenage fiction which did reflect a little in the dialogue (the 'banter' was a bit grating at times but I am 40 and I suspect not the target demographic), an interesting change of direction for crime drama and one I suspect trying to engage a younger audience by being less formulaic than most. We will definitely watch the rest assuming we remember its on in a three weeks time!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Friday, June 10, 2016, 12:11:11
I watched the first episode and thought it was shite...!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Friday, June 10, 2016, 12:45:41
Anyone else started watching Preacher?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, June 10, 2016, 13:06:33
Anyone else started watching Preacher?
Yea, Don't know for how much longer, im not feeling it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barnard on Friday, June 10, 2016, 18:42:46
Anyone else started watching Preacher?

I was looking forward to it, but it's not been great. They screwed up with casting I think.


Title: Re:
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, June 10, 2016, 19:09:05
Angie Tribeca has been OK in a Police Squad kind of way.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, June 13, 2016, 10:11:39
Top Gear. Get with of Chris Evans and you have a pretty good show.

Personaly, i think Sabine, Chris Harris and Rory Reid were brilliant yesterday


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Monday, June 13, 2016, 11:11:10
See I'm the other way - Chris Evans is the only one I find believable
Oh and that Sabine ladies pretty kick ass


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, June 13, 2016, 12:02:23
See I'm the other way - Chris Evans is the only one I find believable
Oh and that Sabine ladies pretty kick ass

BUT DONT YOU FIND HE'S REALLY SHOUTY AND ANNOYING?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Monday, June 13, 2016, 12:07:51
Chris Harris was a brilliant addition, I liked him a lot.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 11:40:02
BUT DONT YOU FIND HE'S REALLY SHOUTY AND ANNOYING?

Yes, he is way too shouty and annoying.

Chris Harris is good though, seems knowledgable and passionate about cars without being a bell end.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 11:43:47
Chris Harris is good though, seems knowledgable and passionate about cars without being a bell end.

So he's playing James May then?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 12:30:48
So he's playing James May then?

I think so. And the black fella Reid at the end must have been Hammond. He was ok.

Actually in that 'hot hatch' piece it got me thinking that the horrific Civic Type R looks like it is modelled on the Austin Ambassador.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Thursday, June 16, 2016, 12:17:32
Curb Your Enthusiasm returning for Season 9.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: donkey on Thursday, June 16, 2016, 19:35:05
Curb Your Enthusiasm returning for Season 9.

Pretty good. Pretty, pretty good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Friday, June 17, 2016, 18:20:38
Pretty good. Pretty, pretty good.

Devoted sister, beloved cunt?!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Friday, June 17, 2016, 19:14:22
Love Curb, one of my all time favourite shows, although it did go downhill from series 6 onwards, so not expecting too much from the new series in all honesty. Series 1-5 though are cracking.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Friday, June 17, 2016, 19:20:01
Love Curb, one of my all time favourite shows, although it did go downhill from series 6 onwards, so not expecting too much from the new series in all honesty. Series 1-5 though are cracking.

Yeah I'll go along with that, hopefully the brief break will have made it classic again.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Friday, June 17, 2016, 21:30:57
Top Gear:

"Putting a 345bhp engine in a Ford Focus is like fitting a retirement bungalow with its own surface to air missile system"

No, no it isn't. Fuck off. It's nothing like that at all. Not even close. I actually quite enjoyed Clarkson's over the top analogies, but there's limits....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Friday, June 17, 2016, 23:27:21
Love Curb, one of my all time favourite shows, although it did go downhill from series 6 onwards, so not expecting too much from the new series in all honesty. Series 1-5 though are cracking.

Which series was Ted Danson's shirt? I think the only tv episode I've ever watched ever with a slack jaw.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Saturday, June 18, 2016, 03:50:41
first episode of series 3


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, 11:50:49
What do people  think of the disappearance.to me its class tv


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, 12:10:07
What do people  think of the disappearance.to me its class tv

Superb TV. Loved it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, July 4, 2016, 14:35:55
A few things.

Chris Evans quits Top Gear. The season grew on me as it went on but it was never going to work. They should just bury it now.

Started Season 3 of Chicago PD, Loved the first two and this one has started off brilliantly.

Hemlock Grove, more the missus watching but from what i've seen it's pretty decent, last few episodes are pretty graphic.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Monday, July 4, 2016, 14:41:10
What channel are you getting Chicago PD on? Been waiting for series 3.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, July 4, 2016, 14:51:05
Quote from: Chubbs
A few things.

Chris Evans quits Top Gear. The season grew on me as it went on but it was never going to work. They should just bury it now.

.

yipppee.

wait a minute, man of the people Ferage quit today, Cameron and Boris already gone, Corbin to follow... that's one hell of a coincidence...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, July 4, 2016, 14:58:51
What channel are you getting Chicago PD on? Been waiting for series 3.
The seasons finished in the US, Started on 5USA  a few weeks back. They have their own on demand channel so you should be able to catch up.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Monday, July 4, 2016, 15:01:18
Cheers!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Honkytonk on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, 17:11:22
Went back a few pages to see if anyone had mentioned but I don't think they have - Chris Kamara was on Murder in Successville on iplayer recently and it's worth a watch. Think noire 70's cop drama but 90% ad libbed and funny as fuck.

There's 2 series of it up on on iplayer atm and it's definitely worth a watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, July 15, 2016, 09:56:56
Did anyone catch the first episode of Channel 4's Containment? Aside form it looking like it might be a rip off of The Walking Dead i though it was pretty good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, July 15, 2016, 10:05:39
Currently watching series 2 of Better call Saul, not quite as gripping as series one but well worth a watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, July 18, 2016, 08:40:26
Started watching series 1 of Stranger Things, a Netflix series came out a few days ago.

Its a cross between the Goonies, ET, Close Encounters and Stand By Me.

Absolutely brilliant, watched 8 in a row so only have 2 more episodes to watch, highly recommended.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 11:14:33
I'm working my way through shameless at the moment. Another gem I let pass me by until now.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Posh Red on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 17:50:03
I'm working my way through shameless at the moment. Another gem I let pass me by until now.

Hopefully the UK version


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 18:45:12
Hopefully the UK version

Yep. Not aware of another version. I'm guessing it will be ala the USA version of the office ?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Posh Red on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 19:27:29
Yep. Not aware of another version. I'm guessing it will be ala the USA version of the office ?

Yep, there's a US version. Think I watched one episode


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, 07:20:37
Yep. Not aware of another version. I'm guessing it will be ala the USA version of the office ?

Incidently, this is really good.. once you get past the first series. The first serious is basically a copy of the UK version.

Then it comes into it's own. Love it!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, 07:35:23
The US office is brilliant.

Watched the first ep of stranger things on Netflix. Seems very promising.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, 07:36:14
Has anyone watched The Detectorists?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, 07:55:14
Has anyone watched The Detectorists?

Yes, it's brilliant.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, 08:09:00
Yes, it's brilliant.

Cool, thanks.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, 08:56:40
Yes, it's brilliant.
Concurred.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: A Gent Orange on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, 17:09:07
Had to stop myself going on about how wonderful it is. Good theme tune too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, 17:12:17
Loved the detectorists. Got that lovely balance of funny and sweet. It's not laugh your arse off hilarious, but there's genuine pathos and some good giggles.

I'm watching line of duty because my friend is making me and I apparently still live in 2012. It's good though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, 22:33:51
Another vote for Detectorists here


Title: Re:
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, July 21, 2016, 08:25:45
We missed the detectorists when it was on TV and haven't been able to find it anywhere to watch?


Title: Re:
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Thursday, July 21, 2016, 08:29:54
We missed the detectorists when it was on TV and haven't been able to find it anywhere to watch?

It's on Netflix..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, July 22, 2016, 14:37:22
I have just finished watching a 3 part BBC documentary called 'Exodus: Our journey to Europe'

Eye-opening, moving and genuinely brilliant TV. If you like documentaries I urge you to watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Friday, July 22, 2016, 14:39:07
Accidentally caught the first episode of Mr Robot. Seemed good.

Does it carry on in the same vein?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Friday, July 22, 2016, 14:40:27
Watched the first episode of the Detectorists last night.. thoroughly enjoyed it.

I have recorded Mr Robot.. I don't know what it's about but my wife seemed interested.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Friday, July 22, 2016, 15:28:04
What I gleaned from the first episode it's about hacking - something, until recently, I thought was just an annoying cough.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, July 25, 2016, 22:31:44
Watched a couple more episodes of the stranger things. Brilliant show.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Kinky Tom on Monday, July 25, 2016, 23:26:39
Watched a couple more episodes of the stranger things. Brilliant show.

Brilliant.  Love the soundtrack, made the theme tune my ringtone.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 06:24:28
Has anyone other than Bennett watched the Norwegian series Dag?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 09:03:23
Nei.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 09:07:53
French espionage drama 'The Bureau' is worth a watch on Amazon Prime.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 19:54:52
French espionage drama 'The Bureau' is worth a watch on Amazon Prime.

Oi! What's going on ere? This is supposed to be a high class bureau de change, not some two-bit Punch and Judy show on the seafront at Margate!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 20:44:00
Oi! What's going on ere? This is supposed to be a high class bureau de change, not some two-bit Punch and Judy show on the seafront at Margate!

Um, again no clue what you refer to but


Also known as   'Le Bureau des Légendes


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 20:53:22
You've just been Day Todayed.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 20:55:21
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjjXTr9F77g


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 20:56:01
Love The Office and Extras, two of my favourite shows, however his stand up stuff didn't do it for me at all. He certainly thinks a lot of himself and without Merchant I don't think he would've been anywhere near as successful as he is.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 21:05:33
Has anyone seen Merchant's stand up DVD?

Interesting to know people's thoughts on that (I loved it..).


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 21:10:50
Love The Office and Extras, two of my favourite shows, however his stand up stuff didn't do it for me at all. He certainly thinks a lot of himself and without Merchant I don't think he would've been anywhere near as successful as he is.



100% same. I didn't find his stand up horribly unfunny or anything, but there was clearly something missing. And if that thing is Steve, that film could be very, very bad...

Has anyone seen Merchant's stand up DVD?

Interesting to know people's thoughts on that (I loved it..).

I really enjoyed his stand up, but I think I just love him a bit. It was obviously something he was trying and playing around with and I kind of liked that. There was certainly no pretentiousness about it, anyway (which you'd expect from Ricky!)

I've not watched any of the series "Hello Ladies" though. As much as I love him, it doesn't sound like my kind of thing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 21:15:15
100% same. I didn't find his stand up horribly unfunny or anything, but there was clearly something missing. And if that thing is Steve, that film could be very, very bad...

I really enjoyed his stand up, but I think I just love him a bit. It was obviously something he was trying and playing around with and I kind of liked that. There was certainly no pretentiousness about it, anyway (which you'd expect from Ricky!)

I've not watched any of the series "Hello Ladies" though. As much as I love him, it doesn't sound like my kind of thing.

I actually really enjoyed Hello Ladies, too. It wasn't for everyone, but it was pretty easy watching.

Plus there were some hot women in it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 21:18:23
I actually really enjoyed Hello Ladies, too. It wasn't for everyone, but it was pretty easy watching.

Plus there were some hot women in it.

The bf told me I wouldn't enjoy it, I can see why now!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 21:19:21
The bf told me I wouldn't enjoy it, I can see why now!

You should give it a go... give it a couple of episodes before you pass judgement, though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 21:33:36
I saw Stephen Merchant at the Arts Centre a few years ago and he was really good.

Hello Ladies was OK, just a tired stereotype of a show really. Guy and girl are good friends, he's trying to find love and in the end she was there the whole time. Watchable but forgettable.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 21:36:12
Iannucci is a genius, absolutely loved the Armando Iannucci Show. I sometimes picture Reg as Hugh.

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QuRKrpTBQ5c/hqdefault.jpg)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 21:38:45
Iannucci is a genius, absolutely loved the Armando Iannucci Show. I sometimes picture Reg as Hugh.

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QuRKrpTBQ5c/hqdefault.jpg)

I don't think he's that young..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 21:39:13
Eeeee-Aye-Ehhh-Derby County!

Time Trumpet was also great and largely forgotten.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 21:44:45
I loved Time Trumpet, it's hard to find nowadays on TV, shame.

Anything with Ianucci involved I'll happily watch.

Watched IT Crowd all the way through again recently, such a brilliant show.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 21:57:00
I recently discovered 2004: the stupid version is on YouTube. This made me very happy, if only because when I said "remember that bloke who said dale winton has a Jaffa cake tattoo?" People thought I was mental.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Red Frog on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 22:09:04
Ells, are you giving your bf enough attention?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, 08:07:27
You've just been Day Todayed.

Right.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, 10:37:03
Ells, are you giving your bf enough attention?

Why?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Red Frog on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, 17:55:15
Why?

Because you're on here talking to a bunch of middle-aged losers at all hours of the day and night.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, 19:37:49
Hey. I'm not middle aged.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Red Frog on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, 20:14:49
Hey. I'm not middle aged.

You're sounding like Fat Bob.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Thursday, July 28, 2016, 18:13:23
Because you're on here talking to a bunch of middle-aged losers at all hours of the day and night.

Ha ha thanks for your concern but he's alright :) I work funny hours and I've been in hospital a fair bit, even you lot are better than some of the patients in there. and he's not here now anyway. He's in your part of the world - thought he'd risk being captured by terrorists rather than spend another weekend with me moaning ;)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Red Frog on Thursday, July 28, 2016, 21:47:58
Ha ha thanks for your concern but he's alright :) I work funny hours and I've been in hospital a fair bit, even you lot are better than some of the patients in there. and he's not here now anyway. He's in your part of the world - thought he'd risk being captured by terrorists rather than spend another weekend with me moaning ;)

Tell him to drop in for a bottle, and I'll update him on all the stuff you tell us so he can cross-check with the versions he gets from you.  ;)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Thursday, July 28, 2016, 22:11:51
Tell him to drop in for a bottle, and I'll update him on all the stuff you tell us so he can cross-check with the versions he gets from you.  ;)

Well, as long as you get him pissed first  :)

I think he might still be annoyed he didn't get to be a judge in the Euro Stunners. He already knows how much I pine for Reg and all that.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Red Frog on Thursday, July 28, 2016, 22:52:16
Well, as long as you get him pissed first  :)

I think he might still be annoyed he didn't get to be a judge in the Euro Stunners. He already knows how much I pine for Reg and all that.

Pff. If he knows about the R-bomb, I don't know how I'm going to shock him then. I'm out.


Title: Re:
Post by: horlock07 on Saturday, July 30, 2016, 15:24:57
Fleabag on bbc3 has a certain charm about it....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Monday, August 1, 2016, 13:17:37
Anyone watching the new Robot Wars? It's a bit rubbish, but I think it's mostly the fault of the silly format rather than anything else. Jonathan Pearce is better suited to this than football...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, August 1, 2016, 14:00:05
Anyone watching the new Robot Wars? It's a bit rubbish, but I think it's mostly the fault of the silly format rather than anything else. Jonathan Pearce is better suited to this than football... nothing.
Corrected.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Monday, August 1, 2016, 14:10:10
Corrected.

Seconded.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Monday, August 1, 2016, 14:42:38
Corrected.

Well, that is true, but there's a certain charm to his ludicrous overenthusiasm and inability to notice basic technical detail (like one of the robots' wheels stopping functioning) which is vaguely amusing on Robot Wars but incredibly annoying when he's given anything else to do.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, 06:06:07
Stranger things on Netflix is really good.

I've never read a Steven King book, but apparently it's like watching a Steven King book


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, 06:30:27
Stranger Things is great.

It's a dash of most things 1980's. Including Winona Ryder.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, 07:22:37
Stranger Things is great.

It's a dash of most things 1980's. Including Winona Ryder.
A real throwback to the 80s, although I missed out on Winona being in it.

Look forward to the possibilty of a series 2.

Started watching series 1 of Stranger Things, a Netflix series came out a few days ago.

Its a cross between the Goonies, ET, Close Encounters and Stand By Me.

Absolutely brilliant, watched 8 in a row so only have 2 more episodes to watch, highly recommended.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, 11:12:21
There's only 8 episodes?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, 12:55:01
There's only 8 episodes?
Yes but they are planning a 2nd series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, 14:37:01
Stranger things on Netflix is really good.

I've never read a Steven King book, but apparently it's like watching a Steven King book
Best thing ive watched on TV, loved Steven King growing up so that's probably a factor. Its like, Steven King, Xfiles, ET and the Goonies all in one.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, 17:31:09
I loved Early Doors after having it recommended to me on here. Think royle family trumps it though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, 08:54:43
Sort of on topic but Ellie Harrison of 'Countryfile' fame owns the flat next door to us. You wouldn't know it as their garden is nothing to write home about.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, 09:05:36
She could sit on my face and fart


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, 13:19:43
Did anyone watch and was disappointed with the last episode (last night) of Living and the Dead?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, 13:23:55
Stranger things on Netflix is really good.

I've never read a Steven King book, but apparently it's like watching a Steven King book

Borrowed heavily from IT, which still remains as one of my favourite books.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, 12:43:21
All the old series of Cold Feet are now on the ITV Player, I assume to allow people to watch before the new series starts, we are working our way through them, bloody hell they all look young!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, 14:55:51
Borrowed heavily from IT, which still remains as one of my favourite books.
IT is a brilliant read. I went through a stage of reading Stephen King's work a few years ago and IT, together with a compendium (Think it was him writing as Richard Bachman) were my favourites.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Amir on Saturday, August 13, 2016, 13:36:09
I can't remember if Making a Murderer was discussed in this thread, nor can I find any reference to it anywhere.

Anyway, Brendan has had his conviction overturned. I thought that his incarceration was the saddest thing about that whole story, other than the victim of course.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Saturday, August 13, 2016, 17:58:02
I can't remember if Making a Murderer was discussed in this thread, nor can I find any reference to it anywhere.

Anyway, Brendan has had his conviction overturned. I thought that his incarceration was the saddest thing about that whole story, other than the victim of course.

Apparently they haven't got the footage of the overturned conviction on film...

Still, the second series should be interesting..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Monday, August 15, 2016, 22:06:27
I've been watching a series called, "The Night Of". There's apparently 8 episodes and I'm 6 in (the 6th only came out last night), but I'm really enjoying it.

It's one of those series' that feels properly well made and likely to be considered a great. It's so well scripted and put together. John Turturro stars as well and he makes me wet.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 06:35:44
I've been watching a series called, "The Night Of". There's apparently 8 episodes and I'm 6 in (the 6th only came out last night), but I'm really enjoying it.

It's one of those series' that feels properly well made and likely to be considered a great. It's so well scripted and put together. John Turturro stars as well and he makes me wet.
What's it on?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 08:12:35
HBO, but I've been getting it via torrent. And you can also stream it on putlocker.

http://putlocker.is/watch-the-night-of-tvshow-online-free-putlocker.html

I've now also learnt it's based on a BBC series, Criminal Justice, so I'll have to watch that as well now and find out if it's just a weak copy.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Monday, August 22, 2016, 22:10:27
Started watching Fargo which is my new thing, but the new series of people just do nothing is online and I love it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Monday, August 22, 2016, 22:19:05
Started watching Fargo which is my new thing, but the new series of people just do nothing is online and I love it.

Fargo season 1 was superb, I haven't watched season 2 yet.

I've been watching Last Chance U on Netflix, that's decent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Monday, August 22, 2016, 22:32:52
Fargo season 1 was superb, I haven't watched season 2 yet.

I've been watching Last Chance U on Netflix, that's decent.

Funnily enough the guy who recommended Fargo to me knows I don't watch a lot of tv and said just watch S2 because it's brilliant, and S1 is just good. I insist on watching them all from the beginning though!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Monday, August 22, 2016, 22:48:45
Funnily enough the guy who recommended Fargo to me knows I don't watch a lot of tv and said just watch S2 because it's brilliant, and S1 is just good. I insist on watching them all from the beginning though!

Best way..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, 06:06:36
I watched all 6 episDoes of the Jinx in the last couple of days. Gripping stuff. What an ending


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, 09:36:58
I watched all 6 episDoes of the Jinx in the last couple of days. Gripping stuff. What an ending

Couldn't agree more. I think it's a more satisfying series than making a murderer due to the ending.

I've spent over 15 hours in traffic over the weekend, so also listened to the serial podcast. That's superb, albeit lacking some closure/conclusion.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, 09:44:39
Fargo season 1 was superb, I haven't watched season 2 yet.

I've been watching Last Chance U on Netflix, that's decent.

Last Chance U is superb. 


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, 17:51:01
Couldn't agree more. I think it's a more satisfying series than making a murderer due to the ending.

I've spent over 15 hours in traffic over the weekend, so also listened to the serial podcast. That's superb, albeit lacking some closure/conclusion.

The Jinx was amazing. Watch The Staircase if you haven't already.

There has been news regarding Serial hasn't there (avoiding spoilers!)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, 22:58:06
The Jinx was amazing. Watch The Staircase if you haven't already.

Is that this? Seems hard to find if it's not.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soup%C3%A7ons

There has been news regarding Serial hasn't there (avoiding spoilers!)

I have seen the latest on Serial, thanks - saw that when hunting for info once finished.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, 23:39:46
Is that this? Seems hard to find if it's not.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soup%C3%A7ons


Yep, that's the one. Swapped between innocent/guilty every episode more or less.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, 07:43:43
Just finished Sons of Anarchy. Wow.

What next to fill evenings devoid of lots of leather clad back slapping man hugs.

Will probably give The Wire a go next.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, 18:05:50
Just finished Sons of Anarchy. Wow.

What next to fill evenings devoid of lots of leather clad back slapping man hugs.

Will probably give The Wire a go next.



I loved SOA - apart from the series in Ireland, thought it got a little silly.. Epic ending though.

The Wire is really good too!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, 23:14:28
I loved SOA - apart from the series in Ireland, thought it got a little silly.. Epic ending though.

The Wire is really good too!

Prequel series of SOA set in the 60's in the pipeline apparently.

I would add Gemma Teller to the top five tv characters list as per the recent thread.

Didn't realise the actress is married to Kurt Sutter and that he also played the role of Otto in SOA.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, 23:22:02
Prequel series of SOA set in the 60's in the pipeline apparently.

I would add Gemma Teller to the top five tv characters list as per the recent thread.

Didn't realise the actress is married to Kurt Sutter and that he also played the role of Otto in SOA.

Absolutely, he also wrote Southpaw.. and is very good friends with Travis Barker from Blink-182 (useless information).

I'd heard about the prequel.. I'm not sure what to think about it at the moment... would be pretty good to get some more background with JT & Clay. Incidently, I hear that Brad Pitt could be playing JT?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, September 1, 2016, 07:52:09
Stranger Things 2 to be made. Excellent!

http://www.wired.com/2016/08/stranger-things-season-twos-happening-teasers-intriguing/


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Thursday, September 1, 2016, 18:19:02
Started watching Trailer Park Boys on Netflix.. enjoying it so far..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: STFCBird on Friday, September 2, 2016, 11:19:01
POLDARK SUNDAY!!! soapy tit wank time


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sippo on Friday, September 2, 2016, 11:23:26
Yay Birdy is back  :wotjump: :banana:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: STFCBird on Friday, September 2, 2016, 11:24:23
Yay Birdy is back  :wotjump: :banana:

Missed my favourite mullet Sippo   :girlgiggle: :beers:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, 05:57:52
Started watching Line Of Duty last night.. 4 episodes in and loving is so far..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: tans on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, 06:36:08
Series 3 is immense


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, 06:39:27
Series 3 is immense

Looking forward to it... I'm not sure it's on Netflix yet?

Maybe on iPlayer or something..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: tans on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, 12:08:19
Looking forward to it... I'm not sure it's on Netflix yet?

Maybe on iPlayer or something..

Torrent site


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, 12:13:34
Torrent site

Ahh too much effort for me..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, 13:08:59
Ahh too much effort for me..

Appears to be on putlocker, so you could just watch it online or download it from there.

http://putlocker.is/watch-line-of-duty-tvshow-online-free-putlocker.html


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, 13:25:30
Appears to be on putlocker, so you could just watch it online or download it from there.

http://putlocker.is/watch-line-of-duty-tvshow-online-free-putlocker.html

No worries, thanks.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, 18:25:37
Anyone watching "One of Us".bit silly in places but quite watchable and last night's episode promised to set up a decent climax.......or doesnt anyone watch terrestial tv any more?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, 21:04:08
No worries, thanks.

I watched them all online, so just hit me up if you have any trouble with links. Tans is right, S3 was belting.

New episode of people just do nothing tonight. Love it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Thursday, September 8, 2016, 06:19:02
I watched them all online, so just hit me up if you have any trouble with links. Tans is right, S3 was belting.

New episode of people just do nothing tonight. Love it.

That's cool, I'm unlikely to watch through my computer to be fair - I may link my Chromebook to my TV via a HDMI cable, but failing that, I'll just wait for it to come on to catch up/Netflix.

Will be in touch, thanks.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sippo on Friday, October 7, 2016, 07:55:52
Yes it maybe staged but you cannot deny it looks good. Very good, and much better than top gear.
 
TGT is not necessarily a car program anymore, but for entertainment purposes it does a job.
 
https://twitter.com/...274142304493568


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Friday, October 7, 2016, 10:04:11
Got to agree. I'm a car nut and perhaps because I was no longer the show's target audience, TG had begun to annoy me too much to watch it.

However, that looks like a more spectacular version of Top Gear and I suppose removing BBC constraints might make it more watchable as well. Although removing Hammond and telling clarkson to reign in the Clarksonness would probably make the show immeasurably better.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, October 17, 2016, 12:04:03
Goliath on Amazon Prime is decent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 14:02:56
Goliath on Amazon Prime is decent.
This is on our to watch list


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Amir on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 15:09:29
Gomorrah, anyone? I know it's been mentioned before. Aside from a couple of minor issues with changes in characters and them not properly conveying the passing of time, I absolutely love it. The ending to the first series is sublime.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 16:10:33
Does anyone watch normal telly any more?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 16:12:03
No.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 17:43:09
Pretty much in agreement with John there, although I did watch the Victorian Slum yesterday. More for work than anything else though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 19:04:12
Does anyone watch normal telly any more?
whats normal telly?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 19:30:40
whats normal telly?

I think it's a new TV show on Netflix.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 19:35:09
Just finished the first series of Luke Cage on Netflix. Very good if you like that sort of thing. Which I do.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 19:36:58
Just finished the first series of Luke Cage on Netflix. Very good if you like that sort of thing. Which I do.
very good so far, watched the first few episodes, making our way through it


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 19:57:06
whats normal telly?

You know,where you just turn it on without having to" join"anything


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 20:04:32
You know,where you just turn it on without having to" join"anything

Ah. You mean Kodi?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 20:18:50
Ah. You mean Kodi?
probably steve!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 07:42:01
probably steve!

Up until around 8/9 PM normal TV is filled with utter shite consisting of Talk Shows, Reality TV shows, Soaps and shitty game shows. (I do have a soft spot for pointless). I would say my Normal TV/Not Normal TV ratio is probably 20/80


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, October 24, 2016, 10:47:07
The Walking Dead Season 7 Premier....Holy Fuck.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Monday, October 24, 2016, 10:48:38
I'm near the end of Season 2...  :D :-[


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, October 24, 2016, 11:22:32
This time of the year where the BBC dramas all seem to come out.

The Missing and The Fall are back and intriguing as always.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, October 24, 2016, 11:23:18
Been watching season 2 of our girl, pretty decent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, October 24, 2016, 11:28:42
I know Ells likes her documentaries and there is one on Netflix at the moment about the Meredith Kercher murder. I watched the first bit last night, really fascinating stuff.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, October 24, 2016, 13:47:11
New series of Black Mirror on Netflix. Not sure I like it being more American, but Charlie Brooker still can spin a good story.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, October 24, 2016, 13:55:20
Enjoying poldark. Bit rapey last night which sent women into overdrive on Twitter.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Monday, October 24, 2016, 20:59:44
I know Ells likes her documentaries and there is one on Netflix at the moment about the Meredith Kercher murder. I watched the first bit last night, really fascinating stuff.

Ooh cheers for that BO, I'll have to check it out. What's it called?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, October 24, 2016, 21:05:46
It's imaginatively called 'Amanda Knox'


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: StfcRusty on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 13:18:17
New series of Black Mirror on Netflix. Not sure I like it being more American, but Charlie Brooker still can spin a good story.

Have you seen the episode called Shut Up And Dance?  It's one of the non-American episodes and I think the best of the 6.  I thought it was very, very good ... but totally disturbing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 13:34:02
Shut Up and Dance was great. Brutal and very dark, but great.

My favourite was the last episode though, Hated in the Nation. A bit far fetched but one that certainly makes you sit up and take notice of the message.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Don Rogers Sock on Thursday, October 27, 2016, 15:38:17
Just started watching a series called Quantico.

Not bad


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Miles Mayhem on Thursday, October 27, 2016, 17:38:02
Anyone else watched The Night of? Three episodes in and I'm really enjoying it so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Private Fraser on Thursday, October 27, 2016, 17:54:44
Anyone else watched The Night of? Three episodes in and I'm really enjoying it so far.

Yep.  Have seen it all the way through.  "Tick, VG"


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Thursday, October 27, 2016, 18:33:49
Yep.  Have seen it all the way through.  "Tick, VG"

Ditto that.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Thursday, October 27, 2016, 23:00:45
Half way through the first episode of West World.
It's got robot prostitutes.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, October 28, 2016, 09:31:39
Half way through the first episode of West World.
It's got robot prostitutes.

im sold


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Friday, October 28, 2016, 13:55:55
Half way through the first episode of West World.
It's got robot prostitutes.

The original film has as well. Afraid I'm too retro. It's not a patch on the film, ditched it already. They'll probably try and ruin Logans run next.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Friday, October 28, 2016, 14:54:59
The original film has as well. Afraid I'm too retro. It's not a patch on the film, ditched it already. They'll probably try and ruin Logans run next.
That was already ruined back in the 80s with a shite TV series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: donkey on Friday, October 28, 2016, 18:29:21
Just finished watching ' Someone Knows My Name' on Fox. Excellent mini series about the life of an African girl who is captured into slavery. 


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Friday, October 28, 2016, 18:40:58
I've not seen the original and I'm without a laptop or internet at home for 5 days, which is why I decided to watch it. I'm not sure if I like it or not so far, but knowing me I'll end up watching the whole thing anyway (I've watched every episode of GOT and I decided that was shit after half an hour)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Saturday, October 29, 2016, 06:23:07
Goliath with Billy Bob Thornton is really good


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Amir on Saturday, October 29, 2016, 07:56:27
I've not seen the original and I'm without a laptop or internet at home for 5 days, which is why I decided to watch it. I'm not sure if I like it or not so far, but knowing me I'll end up watching the whole thing anyway (I've watched every episode of GOT and I decided that was shit after half an hour)

That's nothing, I watched the whole of Prison Break and that's truly utter shite. It was a bit like when I read The Da Vinci Code, I hated it but I couldn't stop, and I actually took some pleasure from my loathing of it :-)

I've just been watching Black Mirror, not having known it existed until last week.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Saturday, October 29, 2016, 22:39:28
Just watched final episode of The Fall

Wow, incredible stuff


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Saturday, October 29, 2016, 22:44:49
Just watched final episode of The Fall

Wow, incredible stuff

I'm planning to watch it tomorrow. Barely anything has happened in the previous 5 hours but I'm gripped.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Saturday, October 29, 2016, 22:53:22
I'm planning to watch it tomorrow. Barely anything has happened in the previous 5 hours but I'm gripped.

Yea this series was a bit slow and probably could have been wrapped in 3 episodes.

The last episode is a corker though


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Saturday, October 29, 2016, 23:32:59
Just watched The Young Pope. Pretty slow, and no idea where it's going yet, but watchable. Also just caught the man in the high castle first season which I remember others liked, thought it was very good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, October 31, 2016, 11:16:40
Don't hear many people talk about Lucifer, not just here but in general. Its an Amazon Prime original jobby and really worth watching.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Kinky Tom on Monday, October 31, 2016, 11:37:24
Don't hear many people talk about Lucifer, not just here but in general. Its an Amazon Prime original jobby and really worth watching.

Don't know how up to date you are with it but the latest episode was excellent.

A new series based on the movie Frequency - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0186151/?ref_=nv_sr_2 - started recently, it has been a really strong start, I'd recommend it for sure.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, October 31, 2016, 12:06:08
Yea this series was a bit slow and probably could have been wrapped in 3 episodes.

The last episode is a corker though

Great way to end the programme.

Just started to watch Frequency KT, seems like its going to be quite good.

Also watching 'The Code' which is an Australian drama and has made a strong start (had to pay for it mind)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Monday, October 31, 2016, 12:26:38
I've been suffering from a Labyrinthitis/Vertigo thing so have watched a fair bit recently including Line of Duty (thanks to the recommendations on here) which I loved and also White Collar which was easy enjoyable viewing which is just what you need when you are rendered useless.

Think I'll try The Fall next


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, October 31, 2016, 13:54:49
I've been suffering from a Labyrinthitis/Vertigo thing so have watched a fair bit recently including Line of Duty (thanks to the recommendations on here) which I loved and also White Collar which was easy enjoyable viewing which is just what you need when you are rendered useless.

Think I'll try The Fall next

Its pretty slow Bewster, but the acting is sublime bearing in mind not a lot is happening.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Monday, October 31, 2016, 13:57:16
I've been suffering from a Labyrinthitis/Vertigo thing so have watched a fair bit recently including Line of Duty (thanks to the recommendations on here) which I loved and also White Collar which was easy enjoyable viewing which is just what you need when you are rendered useless.

Think I'll try The Fall next
If you enjoyed Line of Duty, try and find The Shadow Line - it's excellent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Monday, October 31, 2016, 16:38:12
Cheers BO - I'll keep that in mind

Thanks Sonic.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Sunday, November 6, 2016, 20:15:52
I've been watching the new QI series. I think Sandy is doing a great job.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Sunday, November 6, 2016, 20:24:30
Fuck them racer snakes on Planet Earth. Wtf!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Kinky Tom on Sunday, November 6, 2016, 20:28:38
Fuck them racer snakes on Planet Earth. Wtf!

Scenes.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: THE FLASH on Sunday, November 6, 2016, 20:53:12
Fuck them racer snakes on Planet Earth. Wtf!

Gave me and Mrs Flashs youngest the creeps they did...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, November 7, 2016, 13:54:38
Caught up with it this morning. Brilliant programme. Poldark was superb too i thought


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Monday, November 7, 2016, 17:03:57
I've been suffering from a Labyrinthitis/Vertigo thing so have watched a fair bit recently including Line of Duty (thanks to the recommendations on here) which I loved and also White Collar which was easy enjoyable viewing which is just what you need when you are rendered useless.

Think I'll try The Fall next

They're a great band


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, November 7, 2016, 17:58:08
Think I'll try The Fall next
When I saw the Fall they were THE worst band I have ever seen bar none, truly appalling for a band rated so highly by so many.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Monday, November 7, 2016, 20:16:27
Yeah Adje is deaf. I've always classed them as a cacophony of turd. And that's when they are trying.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, 15:40:27
Can't be arsed to go back through the pages to see if anyone's mentioned this...

Anyone seen Luke Cage yet? Any good?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, 16:18:48
Can't be arsed to go back through the pages to see if anyone's mentioned this...

Anyone seen Luke Cage yet? Any good?

Started it, about 5 episodes into the first season, its worth watching.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, 16:19:13
Started it, about 5 episodes into the first season, its worth watching.

Nice, thanks.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Thursday, November 10, 2016, 13:56:54
Yeah Adje is deaf. I've always classed them as a cacophony of turd. And that's when they are trying.
its definitely better when they dont try


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Thursday, November 10, 2016, 19:26:34
I watched the new Planet Earth earlier.

I don't mind snakes at all, I even used to keep some. Those racer snakes gave the the heebie jeebies though, they had such malevolence about them.

Some sublime filming went into that.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Whits on Sunday, November 13, 2016, 22:44:32
Planet earth proving another amazingly engrossing episode - really is amazing some of the stuff they film


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Sunday, November 13, 2016, 23:57:25
I got press ganged into i'm a celebrity Although I only knew Wayne Bridge, and Carol Vordermans tits. Saying that out loud didn't go down too well. God willing I wont get asked again to do family time tv..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Monday, November 14, 2016, 06:02:36
Planet earth proving another amazingly engrossing episode - really is amazing some of the stuff they film
Not half. Kudos to those Ibix - thrilling stuff with nasty Mr Fox after them.

Jungle next week - here's hoping something eats fucking Ant and Dec.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: red sheldon on Monday, November 14, 2016, 19:53:20
I've just finished watching Quantico on Sky Box Sets, which was okay, but I'd like a recommendation as to what to start watching now, it has to be on Sky box sets as we dont have Netflix.  So what good American crime series are out there??


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Monday, November 14, 2016, 23:24:31
Anyone watch NW on BBC 2 tonight?
Not sure whether I now want to read the book after seeing it or not.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Sunday, November 20, 2016, 20:40:11
Westworld: I quite like it, but the holes in the plot get right on my tits.


Title: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, November 20, 2016, 20:56:33
For me it's being slow to reveal the main plot too, though I suspect last week it finally did..(that's UK pace, no idea where USA is at)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Sunday, November 20, 2016, 21:30:52
I think the main gist of it was clear within the first 3-4 episodes, there's been no real twists or surprises.

Plenty of boobs though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Monday, November 21, 2016, 00:31:20
I watched the first series of Alpha House on prime today. Not up there with West Wing, but still an entertaining look at American politics.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: StfcRusty on Monday, November 21, 2016, 08:34:38
Anyone watch NW on BBC 2 tonight?
Not sure whether I now want to read the book after seeing it or not.

Yeah, I did.  Thought it was really good, if a little bleak.  That poor dog.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, November 21, 2016, 09:35:59
I was looking through prime and came across something called Jean Claude Van Johnson. I wish I hadn't


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, November 21, 2016, 11:27:35
The Freddie Mercury programme on channel 5 last night was fucking awful.
I sat it out but hated it


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Monday, November 21, 2016, 12:11:08
I was looking through prime and came across something called Jean Claude Van Johnson. I wish I hadn't

Yeah I watched that, very strange.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, November 21, 2016, 12:33:54
Yeah I watched that, very strange.
It had good reviews so thought I'd give it a go. Its so strange.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, November 21, 2016, 12:58:20
Been away for a few days back down in the 'Shire, when I got back the missus has signed up for Prime (not really sure why) so will have to have a root around and see what I can find on there!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, November 21, 2016, 13:01:04
Been away for a few days back down in the 'Shire, when I got back the missus has signed up for Prime (not really sure why) so will have to have a root around and see what I can find on there!
Lucifer is very good


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, November 21, 2016, 13:16:05
Lucifer is very good

I will have a look, I must admit curiosity got the better of me and I watched The Grand Tour and that's about it!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Monday, November 21, 2016, 20:04:40
Planet Earth II has been mesmerising so far. Magical. Attenborough at his best.... and that's saying something.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Monday, November 21, 2016, 20:19:01
It's magnificent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, 10:52:34
Just finished Mad Men, which after 5 episodes I wanted to bin, glad we stuck it out through 7 seasons in the end. Just trying to work out whats next now.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, 17:52:41
Is anyone watching The Missing? Im hooked yet baffled.2 great docs on saturday,"Ole,Ole,Ole" tracking the Stones' South American Tour last year and "The Undiscovered Peter Cook" including great hitherto unseen footage.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, 19:26:53
Is anyone watching The Missing? Im hooked yet baffled.

Yup.

Who dies, what connection does the Army have, whose the third girl, will Baptise die, etc,etc.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Don Rogers Sock on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, 12:52:40
Yup.

Who dies, what connection does the Army have, whose the third girl, will Baptise die, etc,etc.
II still have my own theory about this. On tonight isn't it?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, 16:42:31
Yes.penultimate episode


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, 18:25:18
Is anyone else watching Designated Survivor on Netflix?

Kiefer Sutherland is brilliant as usual, but I fear the plot lines are going to get more and more ridiculous.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, 18:28:10
Is anyone else watching Designated Survivor on Netflix?

Kiefer Sutherland is brilliant as usual, but I fear the plot lines are going to get more and more ridiculous.

Yeah. I've been enjoying it. I want them to get back on track really but I dare say it'll all link together in the end.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sippo on Friday, November 25, 2016, 21:10:48
Just watching max and Paddy on dvd. It's great.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Friday, November 25, 2016, 22:03:21
Just watching max and Paddy on dvd. It's great.

I could never manage to sit through that. I love love That Peter Kay Thing and Phoenix Nights (the first series anyway) but it was like M&P took everything that was bad about the second and made it into a series.

I want to watch that Peter Kay thing now..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Friday, November 25, 2016, 22:07:50
Max and Paddy grows on you. It's all about the silly little things you missed the 1st/2nd time watching it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Friday, November 25, 2016, 23:03:27
Kay's famous for that. Car Share even had lovely little bits in it like that (Husband missing, last seen with a whore)

Maybe I should give it another go.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Saturday, November 26, 2016, 01:45:58
Peter Kay is odd, shit stand up, and pretty annoying in general, but put him in a sitcom, genius.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Saturday, November 26, 2016, 11:02:01
I think Peter Kay is a brilliant stand up. 100 times better that your Michael McIntyre's and Jack Whitehall's.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, November 26, 2016, 15:25:48
I too think Kay is better at stand up than he is at sitcoms.  I don't find Pheonix, M&P or car share funny.  But then I don't find Black adder and Alan Partridge funny, and everyone else seems to, so maybe it's me..


Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Saturday, November 26, 2016, 16:34:20
I think Peter Kay is a brilliant stand up. 100 times better that your Michael McIntyre's and Jack Whitehall's.
That's not saying much, Theresa May is better at stand up that the last two.....

Peter Kay did one decent stand up routine, touring it to death and then releasing the same routine on DVD multiple times under different names so loads of people now have bought it multiple times.

As for his sitcom writing, quality often seems to depend who he is writing with, one could interpret that in a number of ways?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Saturday, November 26, 2016, 18:22:54
I too think Kay is better at stand up than he is at sitcoms.  I don't find Pheonix, M&P or car share funny.  But then I don't find Black adder and Alan Partridge funny, and everyone else seems to, so maybe it's me..

Yep it's you :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Saturday, November 26, 2016, 20:06:25
The Grand Tour. First episode was really good and enjoyable. This weeks was terrible, its was so cringy and embarrassing. The car content was good but the SAS segment was awful


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: donkey on Saturday, November 26, 2016, 22:44:01
I too think Kay is better at stand up than he is at sitcoms.  I don't find Pheonix, M&P or car share funny.  But then I don't find Black adder and Alan Partridge funny, and everyone else seems to, so maybe it's me..

Sorry, Berni. It really is you.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Saturday, November 26, 2016, 22:53:53
Sorry, Berni. It really is you.

The Black Adder is almost unwatchable and, although I can happily watch it, I don't think the Goes Forth is as good as what many say.

Blackadder II and Blackadder the Third are very good.

Partridge is ace.

Phoenix Nights was very good as an ensemble comedy and I tolerated Kay in Cradle to the Grave despite the accent but I've never understood the level of hype towards him.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Saturday, November 26, 2016, 23:27:07
That Peter Kay Thing was good, Phoenix Nights had moments but overall he is just another average comic.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, November 27, 2016, 10:45:43
I think some of Peter Kay's stand up routines are up there with the best of them. Belly laugh brilliant.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Sunday, November 27, 2016, 19:19:21
Discussions about whether a comedian is good or not are as pointless as discussing best bands, best films, etc.

Stewart Lee is, for me, one of the best comedians going. A lot of people think he's just a smug liberal cunt.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, November 27, 2016, 19:27:54
Stewart Lee is, for me, one of the best comedians going. A lot of people think he's just a smug liberal cunt.

He's both

:)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, November 27, 2016, 19:35:37
find him a bit boring myself, but yes pointless comparing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, November 27, 2016, 20:44:42
Discussions about whether a comedian is good or not are as pointless as discussing best bands, best films, etc.


You could say that about everything. Footballers, cars, politics, etc.
It's just people's opinions like on any subject.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Monday, November 28, 2016, 00:58:46
Discussions about whether a comedian is good or not are as pointless as discussing best bands, best films, etc.

Stewart Lee is, for me, one of the best comedians going. A lot of people think he's just a smug liberal cunt.

I adore Stewart Lee, but can still laugh at bits of the likes of Kay/McKintyre. I'd say it's very easy to get smug about comedy, but then as its primary purpose is to be enjoyed, who cares? If it makes you laugh then why not. Ish.

Still, there's always that one you would think twice before saving from drowning *sorry Lee Evans*


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Thursday, December 1, 2016, 14:23:04
The Missing - last part last night.
It was an excellent series - much better than the first one, I thought.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Thursday, December 1, 2016, 14:39:40
I adore Stewart Lee, but can still laugh at bits of the likes of Kay/McKintyre. I'd say it's very easy to get smug about comedy, but then as its primary purpose is to be enjoyed, who cares? If it makes you laugh then why not. Ish.

Still, there's always that one you would think twice before saving from drowning *sorry John Bishop s*


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Thursday, December 1, 2016, 16:12:12
The Missing - last part last night.
It was an excellent series - much better than the first one, I thought.

A couple of nights ago I started watching it on iPlayer, then went to carry on last night and discovered all episodes preceding the fifth have been removed. :( Fortunately it's readily available by torrent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Thursday, December 1, 2016, 22:51:09


I'll let you have John Bishop, Lee Evans would probably flail around so much someone would inevitably save him. Although I did like Bishop's joke about having a kid who liked football and "the other one."

I've got a new laptop so I can finally start watching all the stuff people have recommended me, starting with Planet Earth. There's nothing eight legged in it, is there?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Thursday, December 1, 2016, 23:33:30
The Missing - last part last night.
It was an excellent series - much better than the first one, I thought.
Didnt see the first one. Saw this and enjoyed it. Although, I thought it lurched along a little in places and zoomed through to the end.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, December 4, 2016, 10:43:42
Lucifer is very good
Just started watching this last night, 5 episodes in and me and the wife are hooked, very dry humour and quite funny, very impressed so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Sunday, December 4, 2016, 12:34:53
Would recommend Vikings to anyone. Also just watched glitch on Netflix. It's like an Australian version of les revenant.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Sunday, December 4, 2016, 19:27:48
Just started watching this last night, 5 episodes in and me and the wife are hooked, very dry humour and quite funny, very impressed so far.
good stuff, its hard to imagine he used to be in miranda


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, December 5, 2016, 09:39:09
good stuff, its hard to imagine he used to be in miranda
Its also hard imagining him wth a Welsh accent as he comes from Cardiff.

Loving it so far though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, December 5, 2016, 10:18:01
Probably been discussed on here but previously, we are working our way through The Man in the High Castle, its quite good!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, December 5, 2016, 10:19:52
Probably been discussed on here but previously, we are working our way through The Man in the High Castle, its quite good!
I must admit I have not heard of that one.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, December 5, 2016, 11:32:29
Amazon exclusive PV.

Series 2 launches in just over a week. found series 1 sometimes a bit slow, but not enough to stop watching.

can't say much but the the of series 1 was, er, interesting..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Private Fraser on Monday, December 5, 2016, 12:00:10
Watched "Storyville" about Beitar Jerusalem FC and their dodgy Russian/Israeli owner on BBC4 last night.  T'was very interesting!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, December 5, 2016, 12:56:51
Amazon exclusive PV.

Series 2 launches in just over a week. found series 1 sometimes a bit slow, but not enough to stop watching.

can't say much but the the of series 1 was, er, interesting..

I think we are on episode 7/8 something like that, its a bit plodding at times but I find most stuff is as producers seem to drag it out, The Crown on Netflix has been similarly hard work and could probably have been boxed off in about 5 episodes!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Monday, December 5, 2016, 13:18:21
I think it's indicative of many of these new series' made by these streaming outlets. Quite a few of the shows I've seen that are made by Netflix (or Amazon) seem to take forever to go anywhere, and sometimes never do.

It reminds me of much of Lost and a few series' of The Walking Dead.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Monday, December 5, 2016, 21:20:31
Those jumping birds on Planet Earth II. I had a mouthful of beer on the wide-shot where there were loads of them. Booze went fucking everywhere.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Monday, December 5, 2016, 22:22:57
Those birds are probably my favourite part of the series, sheer hilarity


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, 14:03:23
I stumbled onto First Dates. The bloke who had been set up with a pretty girl seemed stuck for words, when he came out with the best chat up line ever - and I quote:

'I'd suck David Beckham's dick'.

Show stopper, that!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Saturday, December 10, 2016, 23:10:47
Just started watching Lucifer.

Lauren German.

My word!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Sunday, December 11, 2016, 19:20:24
Anyone see In Plain Sight on ITV this week?

Decent enough first episode.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Monday, December 12, 2016, 07:56:09
I couldn't find it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, December 12, 2016, 12:25:25
I couldn't find it.
very good


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Monday, December 12, 2016, 19:36:51
I couldn't find it.

Oh, humour... I see...  ;)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, 11:34:43
David Blaine is fucking insane!


Title: Re:
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, 22:00:13
In the lull before Christmas we are just going through Flight of the Conchords again, forgotten how fucking brilliant it was.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, 22:19:04
In the lull before Christmas we are just going through Flight of the Conchords again, forgotten how fucking brilliant it was.
I'm overdue a rewatch


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Thursday, December 22, 2016, 00:03:07
Anyone see In Plain Sight on ITV this week?

Decent enough first episode.

Caught a bit of this while my mum and dad were watching it earlier, might watch it on catchup. I don't usually watch dramatisations of true crime but it seems well done and Martin Compston was great in line of duty.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Thursday, December 22, 2016, 01:33:51
Caught a bit of this while my mum and dad were watching it earlier, might watch it on catchup. I don't usually watch dramatisations of true crime but it seems well done and Martin Compston was great in line of duty.

I've just watched the second episode.. a bit of filler for a decent finale I hope.

I like Compston, decent actor.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, December 22, 2016, 09:48:09
I've just watched the second episode.. a bit of filler for a decent finale I hope.

I like Compston, decent actor.

Ex Morton player.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Thursday, December 22, 2016, 18:49:38
Ex Morton player.

Saw that when I googled him the other day, had no idea. He's only 32. Sign him up! We might get relegated but who else could say they have a player who's been in Casualty? (And not the real one, we all know Obika lives there.)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, 11:25:04
Been tasking Criminal Minds Season 11 over the past week with the missus. Love the show. This season is very dark seems to been concentrating a lot on child abduction. It turns out, having children has turned me into a pussy and on a number of occasions i got quite emotional.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, 11:27:27
'Blitzed' through The Man in the High Castle. I enjoyed it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, 12:40:00
Finally bought a Firestick with Kodi loaded on.

The choice is incredible!

Currently watching Ballers. Decent so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, 12:45:56
Finally bought a Firestick with Kodi loaded on.

The choice is incredible!

Currently watching Ballers. Decent so far.

Ballers is just a sports based Entourage. Some will see that as a positive, others...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, 12:52:17
Finally bought a Firestick with Kodi loaded on.

The choice is incredible!

Currently watching Ballers. Decent so far.
They are a decent bit of kit. Unfortunately my wife has figured out she can now binge watch the likes of Charmed, Gilmore Girls and other girly shows. 


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, 12:52:37
I kind of like Gilmore Girls.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, 12:53:59
I kind of like Gilmore Girls.
I have nothing to say to you, I am merely quoting this so it exists for all eternity.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, 12:56:36
I have nothing to say to you, I am merely quoting this so it exists for all eternity.
It's well written, quite witty and features at least two XTC songs in episodes.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, 12:58:16
It's well written, quite witty and features at least two XTC songs in episodes.
Its not really one to admit though is it? I "kinda like" Greys Anatomy but you don't see me pasting it on internet forums.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, 13:27:30
Ballers is just a sports based Entourage. Some will see that as a positive, others...

I've never seen Entourage, so I'll just refer to it as a non-sports based Ballers.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, 13:28:15
They are a decent bit of kit. Unfortunately my wife has figured out she can now binge watch the likes of Charmed, Gilmore Girls and other girly shows. 

I'm scared to show my wife how it works for that very reason.

Supernatural too..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, January 15, 2017, 13:36:56
Few things we're watching currently on Netflix and Amazon.

For Sonic - Nobel, an excellent Norwegian drama, well worth a watch.

A couple of nonsense Yank programs to pass the time. Shooter and Designated Survivor.

On Amazon prime - startup is very good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Monday, January 16, 2017, 20:44:07
Hated the final series of Sherlock.

What was wrong with having him just solving a mystery crime, it got too big for it's boots


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, January 16, 2017, 20:52:46
totally agree. disappeared up it's own arse. first two series are so good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, 20:42:33
I enjoyed it, but it was weird.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, 22:00:20
It's well written, quite witty and features at least two XTC songs in episodes.

My girlfriend loves gilmour girls. I don't mind it in a 'it's alright for background noise' kind of way, but the constant back and forths between the mum and daughter where they neverpauseforabreath is tiring


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Thursday, January 26, 2017, 08:07:02
Saw the pilot of Sneaky Pete last night... enjoyable so far.

Has potential.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, January 26, 2017, 10:24:51
Saw the pilot of Sneaky Pete last night... enjoyable so far.

Has potential.

Ah this is on my wish list. Is the whole series on Netflix now?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Thursday, January 26, 2017, 10:25:24
Ah this is on my wish list. Is the whole series on Netflix now?

I thought it was on Amazon?

Either way, we're watching it on Kodi.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, January 26, 2017, 10:30:14
I thought it was on Amazon?

Either way, we're watching it on Kodi.

I stand corrected. Ah ok, not got into this Kodi malarkey yet!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Thursday, January 26, 2017, 10:52:24
I stand corrected. Ah ok, not got into this Kodi malarkey yet!

Said the man in the orthopedic shoe.

Fair enough, I got it a month ago and have never looked back.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, January 26, 2017, 12:12:55
Hated the final series of Sherlock.

What was wrong with having him just solving a mystery crime, it got too big for it's boots
I agree, i wasn't sure if i was watching Sherlock or Mission Impossible on the last episode.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Thursday, January 26, 2017, 12:44:37
Yeah Sherlock completely jumped the shark. I'm enjoying Taboo, wasn't sure as it's written.produced, and starring Tom Hardy, who I'm not over keen on as he's more Hammy than a certain Hamster, But it's well done in an 18th century lock stock sort of way.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, January 26, 2017, 12:50:05
Yeah Sherlock completely jumped the shark. I'm enjoying Taboo, wasn't sure as it's written.produced, and starring Tom Hardy, who I'm not over keen on as he's more Hammy than a certain Hamster, But it's well done in an 18th century lock stock sort of way.

Watched the first 2 episodes of Taboo and enjoyed it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Thursday, January 26, 2017, 13:08:23
Watched the first 2 episodes of Taboo and enjoyed it.

I've heard a lot of good things about this. Looking forward to checking it out.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Miles Mayhem on Thursday, January 26, 2017, 22:57:20
Just finished watching The Jinx. That was bloody intense and highly recommended by me


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Thursday, January 26, 2017, 23:01:58
I've heard a lot of good things about this. Looking forward to checking it out.
He's got a great coat. but see if you can spot the editing error in episode 3 ;)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Thursday, January 26, 2017, 23:13:07
Just finished watching The Jinx. That was bloody intense and highly recommended by me

It's insane isn't it. The ending..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Miles Mayhem on Friday, January 27, 2017, 07:08:21
It's insane isn't it. The ending..

BURP. I shouldn't have burped.


Title: Re:
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, 19:32:07
This Country on BBC 3 seems to have a lot of town shirts on display http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04qv4jc


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, February 9, 2017, 11:46:33
Sneaky Pete is worth a look. I like it anyway


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, February 9, 2017, 11:53:50
Sneaky Pete is worth a look. I like it anyway
Yeah started slowly but got better, well worth a watch.

Much much better than OA which I thought was crap.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, February 9, 2017, 11:55:17
Taboo is getting better and better.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Don Rogers Sock on Thursday, February 9, 2017, 12:06:48
Finished watching Sneaky Pete last night. Brilliant


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, February 9, 2017, 12:51:06
Looking forward to a new series of Stranger Things which unfortunately isn't aired until Halloween :( cracking first series though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Thursday, February 9, 2017, 17:21:33
Watched the first episode of an updated version of Roots on BBC4 last night. It was very, very good. Surprised it isn't on one of the main BBC channels.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, February 9, 2017, 17:36:08
This Country on BBC 3 seems to have a lot of town shirts on display http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04qv4jc
Watched this last night, very funny short program, the girl in the Town shirt(s) is excellent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Thursday, February 9, 2017, 18:41:12
Last episode of "unforgotten" tonight.Been bloody good so far I reckon


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: RobertT on Thursday, February 9, 2017, 19:28:02
Taboo is getting better and better.

I concur - watched the first couple and while not thinking it was slow, just struggled a little to keep the enthusiasm through the episodes but its slowly cranking up into something very interesting.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Friday, February 10, 2017, 05:39:24
Taboo is shit,grubby people mumbling.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: yeo on Friday, February 10, 2017, 05:45:00
Watched this last night, very funny short program, the girl in the Town shirt(s) is excellent.
its alright..but they seem to have stolen Gareth from the Office


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Friday, February 10, 2017, 14:37:06
Last episode of "unforgotten" tonight.Been bloody good so far I reckon

It was an excellent series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Sunday, February 19, 2017, 19:19:56
Going to give this new BBC show a spin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQc-A5pnwVQ

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


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, February 19, 2017, 19:35:59
That away shirt is over 15 years old. She's looked after it...

Sponsor hasn't even cracked.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Sunday, February 19, 2017, 20:09:12
Gonna give SS-GB a go tonight.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: @mwooly63 on Sunday, February 19, 2017, 20:38:47
Gonna give SS-GB a go tonight.

Been looking forward to it. Read the book many years ago


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Sunday, February 19, 2017, 23:02:29
This Country was great and is on the iPlayer.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Sunday, February 19, 2017, 23:11:50
This Country was great and is on the iPlayer.

I love it. Subtle smiles rather than big belly laughs but immensely entertaining. Reminds me of the detectorists although not as good as that. 

And I'm jealous of her shirts.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Monday, February 20, 2017, 10:34:53
This Country was great and is on the iPlayer.

Watched the first two episodes last night. Still undecided on it.

Some quite funny parts, though. Has potential for me.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Monday, February 20, 2017, 11:29:57
Watched the first 2 episodes of Legion this weekend. Had no idea what it's about so enjoyed the way it unraveled itself (and will continue to do) but not sure I'll continue to enjoy it after learning it's an x-men spin off.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: phelpsieboy on Monday, February 20, 2017, 13:00:20
I love it. Subtle smiles rather than big belly laughs but immensely entertaining. Reminds me of the detectorists although not as good as that. 

And I'm jealous of her shirts.

Her shirts have garnered a lot of attention among Town fans as she has a cracking selection of Town shirts. The unfortunate matter is the fact that the family who star in and write the show are all Pox fans! Making the tone and reasoning behind the shirts much less fun.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Monday, February 20, 2017, 13:02:47
Their mega-delight over having the upper hand clearly knows no bounds.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Monday, February 20, 2017, 13:29:35
Laid up with dodgy knee so watching a lot of telly. Finished off Vikings 4. Someone off here recommended it ages ago and I thank them, total quality. The man in the high castle was ok, watchable not brilliant. Travelers is ok as was the expanse. Narcos is excellent. American gothic crap. Now starting the following.
Will be laid up for another week. Amazon prime and Netflix are paying their way at the moment. Any recommendations welcome.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Monday, February 20, 2017, 14:38:32
If you've not seen Stranger Things Chalkie, I'd recommend it. Also Elementary is pretty decent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Monday, February 20, 2017, 14:43:41
Stranger things was very good. Will try elementary - thanks.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Monday, February 20, 2017, 15:07:44
I enjoyed Sneaky Pete & White Collar


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, February 20, 2017, 15:15:56
We finished Narcos last night, tremendous program.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Monday, February 20, 2017, 16:34:51
Laid up with dodgy knee so watching a lot of telly. Finished off Vikings 4. Someone off here recommended it ages ago and I thank them, total quality. The man in the high castle was ok, watchable not brilliant. Travelers is ok as was the expanse. Narcos is excellent. American gothic crap. Now starting the following.
Will be laid up for another week. Amazon prime and Netflix are paying their way at the moment. Any recommendations welcome.
Peaky Blinders is good if you haven't already seen it. Stan Lee's Lucky Man series 1, with James Nesbitt is available on Sky On Demand which I really enjoyed, and series 2 for that starts Friday if you can fit them all in.
I don't know if you are in to your boxing but the Joe Calzaghe film is on Amazon Prime and is also really good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, February 23, 2017, 00:00:48
I watched sexpod tonight  :headhurts:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, February 23, 2017, 08:26:55
I enjoyed Sneaky Pete & White Collar
+1 for Sneaky Pete.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, February 23, 2017, 11:47:53
The latest Ross Kemp offering was harrowing. Worth watching though for educational purposes though. The "we should help our own" brigade, who do fuck all for their own should be forced to watch it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Don Rogers Sock on Thursday, February 23, 2017, 12:56:25
The latest Ross Kemp offering was harrowing. Worth watching though for educational purposes though. The "we should help our own" brigade, who do fuck all for their own should be forced to watch it.
Agree mate


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Whits on Thursday, February 23, 2017, 13:00:31
The latest Ross Kemp offering was harrowing. Worth watching though for educational purposes though. The "we should help our own" brigade, who do fuck all for their own should be forced to watch it.

What was the subject?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, February 23, 2017, 13:18:31
What was the subject?
refugees in Libya


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, 22:33:30
Bit late to the party, but currently binge watching and up to series 6 of Californication. Have to say its pretty decent silly brain out TV that's starting to tail off a bit now, but it has a high boob count.

Charlie Runkle is a great character. Duchovny shows he isn't just Fox Mulder, and the women who plays Marcy was the voice of Bobby Hill.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, 11:56:07
The Replacement  (BBC 1 ) was good last night.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, March 2, 2017, 10:54:37
Finished watching Taboo last night. Really enjoyed it. Hopefully they'll commission a 2nd season.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, March 2, 2017, 11:12:22
Finished watching Taboo last night. Really enjoyed it. Hopefully they'll commission a 2nd season.

Pretty sure they have - see here (SPOILERS if you haven't finished series one!!!) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/taboo-series-2-will-happen-next-season-tom-hardys-drama2/


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, March 2, 2017, 11:59:37
The only thing that spolit Tabbo for me was Tom Hardy who has a face I could punch and mumbles all of his dialogue....queue the punch in face other thread...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, March 2, 2017, 12:06:02
The only thing that spolit Tabbo for me was Tom Hardy who has a face I could punch and mumbles all of his dialogue....queue the punch in face other thread...
You know, the grunting didn't really bother me until a massive fuss was made in various tabloids then it became more apparent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, March 2, 2017, 13:00:38
You know, the grunting didn't really bother me until a massive fuss was made in various tabloids then it became more apparent.

I wasn't aware of the fuss in the tabloids TBH I never ever read them.

The mumbling did spoil it, I have bad tinnitus anyway and it was awful having the volume so loud that when any bangs or shouting came up it nearly shook the room yet I could barely make out the words many spoke, but the lead character was by far the worst for me..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, March 2, 2017, 13:52:19
The only thing that spolit Tabbo for me was Tom Hardy who has a face I could punch and mumbles all of his dialogue....queue the punch in face other thread...

Funny you should say that, I watched it and really enjoyed it, however the missus watched the first one and then gave up as she cannot abide Tom Hardy!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, March 2, 2017, 15:08:49
Funny you should say that, I watched it and really enjoyed it, however the missus watched the first one and then gave up as she cannot abide Tom Hardy!
Your wife is a lady of taste....possibly!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, March 2, 2017, 15:16:01
Funny you should say that, I watched it and really enjoyed it, however the missus watched the first one and then gave up as she cannot abide Tom Hardy!
One of very few it would seem.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Friday, March 3, 2017, 12:23:09

Some decent shows binned after 1 or 2 series recently.
Stalker was promising.
Enjoyed Agent Carter and Conviction.

Net result is Maggie Q and Hayley Atwell withdrawal symptoms.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, March 3, 2017, 12:33:10
One of very few it would seem.

I know after all the fuss when he did the bedtime story on Cbeebies and lots of mums had to excuse themselves shortly afterwards.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Posh Red on Friday, March 3, 2017, 14:41:12
Have started watching Legion, thought the first one was interesting, the second just seemed a bit up itself.  Haven't built the enthusiasm to watch the third or fourth yet.

Anyone watched/watching, is it worth the effort


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Kinky Tom on Friday, March 3, 2017, 15:31:31
Have started watching Legion, thought the first one was interesting, the second just seemed a bit up itself.  Haven't built the enthusiasm to watch the third or fourth yet.

Anyone watched/watching, is it worth the effort

The third episode is much better in my opinion, not watched episode 4 yet, I'll continue but I'm yet to be hooked.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 23:07:08
Catastrophe is laugh out loud stuff

Sharon Horgan is walking talking sexual fantasy


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 23:28:58
ah yea that's funny as fuck, agreed on Horgan, she'd be a giggle.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 23:49:57
Have started watching Legion, thought the first one was interesting, the second just seemed a bit up itself.  Haven't built the enthusiasm to watch the third or fourth yet.

Anyone watched/watching, is it worth the effort

I'm uptodate, so 3 or 4, not sure which, but I've given up.

There's lots to like about it, as it's quite unique feeling and I'm sure students of film would have massive circlular wank trains over some of it, but it's now getting on my tits and feels a bit self-indulgent.

Edit: Just checked. It was episode 4 I last watched and I decided enough was enough.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, 07:27:05
Same here with Legion. Doesn't seem to be going anywhere so have given up.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, March 9, 2017, 13:29:18
Caught up with the 1st episode of the new top gear. I really enjoyed it. Preferred it to The Grand Tour. Im glad they've cut it down to just the 3 guys now, they seem to have natural chemistry together.
Yes, Chris Morris did shout a bit and Rory needs to stop that embarrassing dancing but all in all a great first show. Matt Le Blanc did a good job too


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Whits on Friday, March 10, 2017, 04:26:54
Today I have watched the 1st series of "Game On" what a classic :)

(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44975000/jpg/_44975757_game_on_1995_466bbc.jpg)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, March 10, 2017, 07:41:13
ginger tosser


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Whits on Friday, March 10, 2017, 08:10:17
Skunk pussy :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Friday, March 10, 2017, 08:34:22
Game On was the 1990's wrapped up in one stereotypically cliched double-hard-bastard television show.

  8)



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, March 10, 2017, 10:20:51
It was dreadful, the ginger lad still pops up in quite a lot of stuff.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, March 10, 2017, 10:27:01
i enjoyed it at the time


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Friday, March 10, 2017, 10:29:01
the ginger lad still pops up in quite a lot of stuff.

All four still do.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, March 10, 2017, 11:00:38
All four still do.

haven't seen the dark hair lad for ages, however Neil Stuke is the natural successor to Phil Davis in playing weasely ratty characters in period dramas. (not dissing him, I really like Phil Davis but he does tend to get typecast and Stuke is going the same way!)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Friday, March 10, 2017, 11:49:36
haven't seen the dark hair lad for ages, however Neil Stuke is the natural successor to Phil Davis in playing weasely ratty characters in period dramas. (not dissing him, I really like Phil Davis but he does tend to get typecast and Stuke is going the same way!)

Ben Chaplin (dark hair) was recently in Apple tree yard, which was decent, and Somebody knows my name on Fox, which was ok (similar to Roots).

The Ginger lad was fairly local I think, I saw him a couple of times in the Shepherds Rest pub/restaurant back in the day..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, March 10, 2017, 11:59:13
Ben Chaplin (dark hair) was recently in Apple tree yard, which was decent,

Oh god so he was, for someone who was supposed to be charismatic in that programme he had the charisma of a Swindon Town manager being interviewed after a 3-3 win. The complete lack of Chemistry between him and the female lead just left me cold on the whole silly thing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, March 10, 2017, 15:02:12
The Ginger lad was fairly local I think, I saw him a couple of times in the Shepherds Rest pub/restaurant back in the day..

Matthew Cottle was born on February 16, 1967 in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, England. (IMDB)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Friday, March 10, 2017, 18:09:06
Caught up with the 1st episode of the new top gear. I really enjoyed it. Preferred it to The Grand Tour. Im glad they've cut it down to just the 3 guys now, they seem to have natural chemistry together.
Yes, Chris Morris did shout a bit and Rory needs to stop that embarrassing dancing but all in all a great first show. Matt Le Blanc did a good job too

Chris Morris was on top gear?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Saturday, March 11, 2017, 15:20:10
Matthew Cottle was born on February 16, 1967 in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, England. (IMDB)

I think that borders on fairly local :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Saturday, March 11, 2017, 15:21:24
Watched the first 2 episodes of cleverman on Netflix. Looking good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Saturday, March 11, 2017, 21:36:25
Just started watching Narcos. I've heard good things about it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Saturday, March 11, 2017, 21:48:59
Just started watching Narcos. I've heard good things about it.
It is excellent. Enjoy.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Sunday, March 12, 2017, 14:38:57
Just started watching Narcos. I've heard good things about it.

Tis V good


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Monday, March 13, 2017, 12:59:31
Caught up with the 1st episode of the new top gear. I really enjoyed it. Preferred it to The Grand Tour. Im glad they've cut it down to just the 3 guys now, they seem to have natural chemistry together.
Yes, Chris Morris did shout a bit and Rory needs to stop that embarrassing dancing but all in all a great first show. Matt Le Blanc did a good job too

Just watched the first 2 episodes and I enjoyed them both. Not as good as the original Top Gear when it was good but better than The Grand Tour. Still can't beat James May as a presenter though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 20:28:48
This programme about Rio Ferdinand is tough viewing. Puts all your petty problems in the shade.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Posh Red on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 20:33:24
This programme about Rio Ferdinand is tough viewing. Puts all your petty problems in the shade.

Having lost my wife a year ago I'm not sure whether to watch it or not.





Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 20:47:21
Just makes me think I'd be fucking useless in that position. Hard watch indeed.


Title: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 20:48:42
most of us would be Leggett, but we've no idea what we can do when our kids depend on us i suppose.

not watching, too emotional in old age.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, 08:22:46
Not belittling Rio's position in the slightest, but he does have the benefit of being stinking rich whilst the rest of us would have to continue working AND look after our grieving children.

Well done Rio for speaking about it though, he came across very genuine and the short clip I watched was extremely powerful viewing.

There's no way I'd cope so well with the loss of my wife.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, 11:58:49
I felt for the fella but couldn't help remembering the headlines of his serial womanising. Was that just paper talk bullshit as he came across as a devoted husband?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, 12:31:28
I felt for the fella but couldn't help remembering the headlines of his serial womanising. Was that just paper talk bullshit as he came across as a devoted husband?

Well he tried to sue whichever paper it was and was unsuccessful in doing so.

Read into that what you will


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Tails on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, 12:36:07
Started watching Rick and Morty the other day, bloody hilarious if completely mental!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, 11:06:06
Grimm was a very good show to watch. Just wanted the last ever season finale. Well worth a watch.

Very excited for Prison Break to be back too, hopefully get a chance to watch it tonight.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, 11:49:38
Started watching Rick and Morty the other day, bloody hilarious if completely mental!
There was a new one on 1st April, leading to this (contains McSpoilers)

http://fortune.com/2017/04/04/mcdonalds-szechuan-sauce-rick-and-morty/


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, 13:20:16
Looking forward to the new series of iZombie starting today

Next week is the new series of "Better call Saul".


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, 19:52:15

Next week is the new series of "Better call Saul".

Wahoo! That has been a long time coming, I'd almost forgotten about the show.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, April 6, 2017, 07:50:15
Wahoo! That has been a long time coming, I'd almost forgotten about the show.
April 11th on Netflix, series 1 was ok but not great but series 2 was excellent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, April 6, 2017, 08:40:10
Prison break S5 E1 was actually surprisingly OK. It was always going to be a slow start and wasn't expecting any major drama in the first episode but i do like how some of the characters have developed and also looks to be a decent side story alongside trying to break Michael out of Prison.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Thursday, April 6, 2017, 15:05:47
April 11th on Netflix, series 1 was ok but not great but series 2 was excellent.

I think I've only seen series one, thought it was good, better see if I recognise any of that second season.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, April 6, 2017, 16:14:36
I think I've only seen series one, thought it was good, better see if I recognise any of that second season.
Series 1 was good but for me series 2 was better there are 10 episodes of each series, if you haven't done series 2 binge it before Monday!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Friday, April 7, 2017, 18:54:46
After having it on the 'to watch' list for a couple of years, I'm finally ploughing my way through 'Inside No.9'. Mostly incredible television.

'The 12 Days of Christine' episode with Sheridan Smith is amongst the best 30 minutes television I've ever seen. It'll linger with me for a long time.

Pemberton and Shearsmith are geniuses of the dark comedy.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Monday, April 10, 2017, 21:51:55
After having it on the 'to watch' list for a couple of years, I'm finally ploughing my way through 'Inside No.9'. Mostly incredible television.

'The 12 Days of Christine' episode with Sheridan Smith is amongst the best 30 minutes television I've ever seen. It'll linger with me for a long time.

Pemberton and Shearsmith are geniuses of the dark comedy.

I take it you've seen Psychoville? Astounding TV.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, April 10, 2017, 22:08:22
Big little lies is excellent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Monday, April 10, 2017, 22:39:23
I take it you've seen Psychoville? Astounding TV.

Yeah, I saw Psychoville early on. Nice to see Tea-Leaf doing well in Hollywood.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Sunday, April 23, 2017, 19:12:23
The David Rocastle and Ian Wright documentary, Rocky and Wrighty: From Brockley To The Big Time, is great. You should be able to watch it here I think:

http://sport.bt.com/video/rocky-wrighty-from-brockley-to-the-big-time-91364170046171

or it's repeated on BT Sport every now and again.

Rocastle was in the generation just as I got into football really, so only knew the name. Amazing story about him, how he grew up with and then helped and nagged Ian Wright into the professional game before they ended up at Arsenal together. Plus an amazing player and man, by literally all accounts.

Didn't know that Ian Wright broke his leg twice in a season then played 20 minutes of an FA cup final, scoring twice, in the same season and not long after the second break.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Amir on Monday, April 24, 2017, 19:14:00
Enjoying the new Line of Duty, if a little lost by the storyline. What's with the way the two main characters speak though? The bloke in particular, but then he is a jock so maybe can't speak with too much emotion or the twang comes out? He was in a great Ken Loach film as a kid, called Sweet Sixteen.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Monday, April 24, 2017, 20:27:31
Sweet Sixteen was great.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 12:11:51
Powered through Broadchurch on my week off. Following a brilliant first season the general feel was that season 2 was poor and then 3 was as good, if not better than 1.
I thought season 2 was still a great season and it was 3 that disappointing.

All 3 seasons a decent watch nonetheless


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 12:23:23
I'm loving line of duty but have only watched it from this series. Is it worth me going back and watching the earlier series of it?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 12:24:01
I'm loving line of duty but have only watched it from this series. Is it worth me going back and watching the earlier series of it?
Yes absolutely. Its been great from day 1.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 12:25:08
Yes absolutely. Its been great from day 1.

Thanks. I'll wait for this one to finish then will go back to the start.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 13:15:17
I agree with Chalkie, well worth backtracking to the start..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 14:42:41
I too will agree about Line of Duty - Started watching when Series 3 began - watched the previous 2 straight after. They often refer back to the previous storylines too.

Wouldn't mind watching them all again actually - easily one of the best things on TV at the moment.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 14:59:22
Another Line of Duty fan here. Great television.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Thursday, April 27, 2017, 22:20:28
Line of duty is excellent.

In a similar vain I'm enjoying catching up with Hinterland, even though I haven't got a fucking clue what's happening it's the sort of thing you have to concentrate on to enjoy properly! If you aren't familiar with it it's a bit like Broadchurch / those trendy scandi-noir shows only Welsh, which is much better than it sounds.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, April 28, 2017, 10:06:06
Department Q on BBC 4 has the hallmarks of being a classic. The first episode was fantastic.

Danish subtitled drama.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Monday, May 1, 2017, 17:58:39
Line of Duty was excellent, fantastic ending and already looking forward to the next. I'd write more but want to avoid spoilers.

Watched series 1 and 2 of Inside No. 9 since last night, some episodes were a bit of a miss but mostly excellent, as Costanza said the episode with Sheridan Smith was particularly powerful. I can't find series 3 anywhere though?

I've also recently finished watching Dag, recommend it to anyone who enjoys dark comedy with a twist of drama.

Not sure what to watch next, GoT and Sopranos both on Sky but value my free time...

Ells: I tried Hinterland even I found it too fucking miserable. I didn't particularly find it gripping either. Does it get better after the first couple of episodes?



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Monday, May 1, 2017, 21:59:46
Line of Duty was excellent, fantastic ending and already looking forward to the next. I'd write more but want to avoid spoilers.

Watched series 1 and 2 of Inside No. 9 since last night, some episodes were a bit of a miss but mostly excellent, as Costanza said the episode with Sheridan Smith was particularly powerful. I can't find series 3 anywhere though?

I've also recently finished watching Dag, recommend it to anyone who enjoys dark comedy with a twist of drama.

Not sure what to watch next, GoT and Sopranos both on Sky but value my free time...

Ells: I tried Hinterland even I found it too fucking miserable. I didn't particularly find it gripping either. Does it get better after the first couple of episodes?



Series 3 is out there online, I can dig up some more links if you want (Ep 1 (https://thevideobee.to/ivq17amlxipm.html))

Hinterland does get better, I think, as I only started watching it halfway through and had to go back. It definitely doesn't get any cheerier though!

Can't stand GoT personally, so I'd recommend Sopranos all the way..

My friend I usually get recommendations from has just started watching 13 reasons why, it sounds far too depressing for me. Anyone seen it?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Amir on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 14:26:09

Not sure what to watch next, GoT and Sopranos both on Sky but value my free time...

Fargo
Gomorrah
Happy Valley
Narcos
Black Mirror
True Detective(Series one)

Not knowing what you've seen, that would be my pick of recent years.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 14:34:56
First episode of American Gods went up on Amazon Prime last night. Stylish as anything, not sure about how good it is yet after one episode but the casting looks excelllent and the digital effects are gorgeous. Promising certainly.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Friday, May 19, 2017, 08:45:38
First episode of American Gods went up on Amazon Prime last night. Stylish as anything, not sure about how good it is yet after one episode but the casting looks excelllent and the digital effects are gorgeous. Promising certainly.

Looks visually superb. Despite the fact I'm 3 episodes in and still don't have a clue what's going on, I'm intrigued enough to want to keep watching. It's got something.


Halt and Catch Fire on Amazon: only just started watching it (I'm 2 episodes in) but it seems potentially brilliant. Anyone else seen it?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Friday, May 19, 2017, 08:54:29
Recently finished watching 13 Reasons Why on Netflix. Quite hard hitting in parts, certainly one of the more emotionally involving shows I've watched lately.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, May 19, 2017, 09:37:22
Prison Break Season 5 has been interesting. They have tried to fit so much into 8 episodes its been really hard to really get into.
Prison break of old would drag stuff out. It would take 5 episodes to cross one state.
Prison break of new, they seem to get half way round the world and back in less that half an episode.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, May 19, 2017, 09:50:45
Presently ploughing through Mad Men, only at the end of series 2 but its been OK so far....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Thursday, May 25, 2017, 21:19:08
Just finished watching the keepers on Netflix. It's about the murder of a nun in the 70's and abuse in the Catholic Church. It's really good but *spoiler*like half of the series is about the murder, and you don't even find out who did it


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Thursday, June 1, 2017, 05:28:36
White Gold. I actually sold double glazing door to door for a brief time in the early 80's and the programme brings back some memories!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, June 1, 2017, 08:11:14
Wasn't impressed with the first episode of White Gold, but its growing on me .

Never met a double glazing salesman that could just measure up and give a quote, and I've met three.

Best one was the one who spotted the Swindon stuff and gave it the 'oh I used to watch them', but couldn't remember the players or manager... then at 8pm had to ring his manager to get a 'best price'.. LNR after he'd gone... no number... clichéd sales tactics 101.

wankers the lot of then. no offence Herthab, you are reformed, mostly :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, June 1, 2017, 08:14:24
White Gold. I actually sold double glazing door to door for a brief time in the early 80's and the programme brings back some memories!
I bet you saw through that job quickly....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Thursday, June 1, 2017, 09:08:28
Wasn't impressed with the first episode of White Gold, but its growing on me .

Never met a double glazing salesman that could just measure up and give a quote, and I've met three.

Best one was the one who spotted the Swindon stuff and gave it the 'oh I used to watch them', but couldn't remember the players or manager... then at 8pm had to ring his manager to get a 'best price'.. LNR after he'd gone... no number... clichéd sales tactics 101.

wankers the lot of then. no offence Herthab, you are reformed, mostly :)

Yeah, it didn't take long at all. It was when I was living in Bristol, but we didn't sell around there. We used to target small towns and villages, 3 or 4 of us cold calling in the evenings trying to con (Sorry, sell) some poor mug 1000's of pounds worth of windows using whatever methods we could. I lasted about a month, by which time I realised that although I was a bit of a cunt,  I wasn't that much of a cunt.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, June 1, 2017, 09:17:41
:)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Don Rogers Sock on Thursday, June 1, 2017, 09:20:53
Yeah, it didn't take long at all. It was when I was living in Bristol, but we didn't sell around there. We used to target small towns and villages, 3 or 4 of us cold calling in the evenings trying to con (Sorry, sell) some poor mug 1000's of pounds worth of windows using whatever methods we could. I lasted about a month, by which time I realised that although I was a bit of a cunt,  I wasn't that much of a cunt.
HA


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Thursday, June 1, 2017, 09:25:01
HA

I was young Dean. I've grown into it..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Amir on Saturday, June 3, 2017, 19:51:23
The first episode of Fargo, series three seemed to have a lot of promise. The first two series were brilliant, although you don't need to have seen them.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Saturday, June 3, 2017, 20:16:06
The first episode of Fargo, series three seemed to have a lot of promise. The first two series were brilliant, although you don't need to have seen them.
Thought the first one was pretty ordinary but the second was very good. Looking forward to the 3rd.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Saturday, June 10, 2017, 20:53:18
Anyone else watching the handmaids tale?
I'm trying to read the book too


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Saturday, June 10, 2017, 21:26:13
Yes, it's excellent so far


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Sunday, June 11, 2017, 19:41:18
It's dark and I like it! Not sure it's the best maternity leave entertainment, but hey!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, June 12, 2017, 12:59:28
White Gold. I actually sold double glazing door to door for a brief time in the early 80's and the programme brings back some memories!
Watched the fist 2 episodes, its OK. Will give it a chance.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, June 12, 2017, 13:43:19
it's growing on me (white gold), liked the latest episode..

tax codes :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, June 12, 2017, 14:03:25
A couple of episodes into American Gods on Amazon Prime...not sure what to make of it so far TBH just seems a lot of gratuitous sex.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, June 12, 2017, 14:15:14
A couple of episodes into American Gods on Amazon Prime...not sure what to make of it so far TBH just seems a lot of gratuitous sex.

American Gods.... I will just make a note of that...  ;)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, June 12, 2017, 14:44:57
American Gods.... I will just make a note of that...  ;)
Its not all straight sex either if you are inclined that way.

http://www.pride.com/tv/2017/5/12/gay-sex-scene-american-gods-isnt-pornographic-its-art


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Thursday, June 22, 2017, 21:36:57
Anyone else been watching the Handmaid's Tale on Amazon Prime?

Bloody Nora.


Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, June 22, 2017, 22:00:59
Anyone else been watching the Handmaid's Tale on Amazon Prime?

Bloody Nora.
Indeed - I'd assumed that the DUP just sent the box set to the Tories illustrating their objectives before opening negotiations?


Title: Re: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, June 22, 2017, 22:02:01
Presently ploughing through Mad Men, only at the end of series 2 but its been OK so far....
Got to the end but the last series was a bit meh and dull....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Thursday, June 22, 2017, 22:06:21
I've been watching The Handmaid's Tale, not seen the most recent episode but it's been excellent so far

I couldn't get into Mad Men. I found the characters difficult.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, June 23, 2017, 07:17:53
Cardinal on BBC was not bad if you like police drama and snow.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Friday, June 23, 2017, 07:20:20
Glitch-an Australian tv show about people coming back from the dead, I really liked it


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Saturday, July 1, 2017, 19:25:04
I started watching House of Cards last night, pissed off with myself for not doing earlier.

Best thing I've seen in years


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Saturday, July 1, 2017, 20:50:27
I started watching it a few weeks ago. Don't do what I did and read the synopsis for s3e01 before you finish season 2


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, July 6, 2017, 21:40:40
Anyone been watching Fearless on ITV? It's a bit good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Friday, July 7, 2017, 06:51:34
Watched episode 1 last night, pretty good


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, July 7, 2017, 11:16:35
Watched episode 1 last night, pretty good
We're 3 episodes in and its really gripping.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Tails on Monday, July 17, 2017, 08:01:14
Anyone see the new episode of GOT? Thought it was a bit meh.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Monday, July 17, 2017, 09:24:25
Need to find the GoT spoilers thread...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Tails on Monday, July 17, 2017, 09:27:51
Ah yes. Done


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Saturday, July 22, 2017, 18:20:26
Just started watching Oz. Can't understand how I missed this before, another great HBO series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, 13:38:50
Quick question. Is it possible to have 2 boxes attached to your TV. Want TalkTalk broadband with Sky Sports and Now TV for Sky Atlantic etc.

Apologies if it's a dumb question


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, 14:30:43
Quick question. Is it possible to have 2 boxes attached to your TV. Want TalkTalk broadband with Sky Sports and Now TV for Sky Atlantic etc.

Depend on your TV.

NowTV is an HDMI connector. I assume the TalkTalk box is too?

If you've got two spare HDMI sockets then great, if not you'll need an HDMI switch that can take lotds of inputs and provides one output to your TV (I have no recommendations - but something like):

https://www.amazon.co.uk/GANA-Intelligent-splitter-switcher-Supports/dp/B071HX6YB4/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1500993141&sr=1-3&keywords=hdmi+switch+4k

(not a recommendation)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Tails on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, 14:35:09
I would recommend not getting Talk Talk broadband it is absolute dog turd.

I use my PS4 for Now TV. You can get a Sports pass with it aswell as the Entertainment one.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, 14:42:22
Thanks, guys. Only interested in TalkTalk cos their package for broadband and Sky Sports is only £28.45.

Fed up paying Sky £80 a month


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Don Rogers Sock on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, 16:33:17
Over a year later i am still using my trusty old firestick to watch all my tv and sports on. £75 for the year


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, 17:10:07
I've just bought one on your recommendation!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, 17:46:47
It occurred to me recently that I've never seen Dr. Who, or at least since they began making it again. Today I finished downloading the job lot. 11 seasons worth.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, July 27, 2017, 08:39:10
It occurred to me recently that I've never seen Dr. Who, or at least since they began making it again. Today I finished downloading the job lot. 11 seasons worth.
For me...Christopher Eccleston = brilliant. David Tennant = quite good. Matt Smith = not good.
Peter Capaldi = brilliant.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Thursday, July 27, 2017, 10:05:06
For me...Christopher Eccleston = brilliant. David Tennant = quite good. Matt Smith = not good.
Peter Capaldi = brilliant.
I would have said:
Christopher Eccleston = Rubbish
David Tennant = Quite good.
Matt Smith = Good.
Peter Capaldi = Awful.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Thursday, July 27, 2017, 11:05:21
Eccleston - good-ish
Tennant - Very good
Smith - Good / Very good with Karen Gillian :eek:
Capaldi - dogpoop. Stopped watching during his tenure.

p.s enjoy 'the Empty Child', great episode, that!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Thursday, July 27, 2017, 11:41:29
Eccleston - very good ,re-established the brand
Tennant good but the scripts were truly woeful
Smith - awful but lucky to have Amy / Rory to make it watchable again with awful scripts
Capaldi - dissapointingly bad again with awful scripts


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, July 27, 2017, 11:55:34
p.s enjoy 'the Empty Child', great episode, that!

Was that the "are you my mummy" one? My favourite new Who. Written by Moffat, who seemingly couldn't pull it off when he became showrunner.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, August 14, 2017, 12:28:35
Piiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiickkle Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Monday, August 14, 2017, 12:56:53
Vikings. I'm still not entirely sure how I feel about it. When I first started watching it I really liked it, now I'm getting bored as it doesn't seem to really go anywhere and Ragnar's brooding intensity is now starting to grate a bit.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, August 14, 2017, 18:05:30
Ozark on Netflix is decent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Monday, August 14, 2017, 19:14:53
Vikings. I'm still not entirely sure how I feel about it. When I first started watching it I really liked it, now I'm getting bored as it doesn't seem to really go anywhere and Ragnar's brooding intensity is now starting to grate a bit.
Absolutely love vikings. Up to date with it and not got bored. Stick with it BS.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Monday, August 14, 2017, 20:31:37
Absolutely love vikings. Up to date with it and not got bored. Stick with it BS.

In that's case I will. Was hoping someone had seen it and could recommend either way. Cheers.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Monday, August 14, 2017, 21:06:52
My record isn't great.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Monday, August 14, 2017, 23:52:45
Ozark on Netflix is decent.
I would agree completely, can't wait for another series


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, 06:26:30
I would agree completely, can't wait for another series

I've only seen 3 episodes but I'm hooked(ish)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, 09:29:27
Just started watching a show called Midnight, Texas. Its ok if your into supernatural, vampire, warewolf type shows. the wife's more into it than me as its from the makers of True Blood.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, 11:20:13
Ozark on Netflix is decent.

I found this yesterday when just browsing... ploughed through 4 episodes in a row, it's excellent!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, 07:56:39
Anyone watch Valkyrien? The first episode was on C4, the rest has to be watched online.

Its Norwegian, with subtitles, but the first episode has made me want to watch the rest.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, 10:38:18
The first episode of the new series of People Just Do Nothing went up on iPlayer yesterday. Great stuff again.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, 20:24:41
The first episode of the new series of People Just Do Nothing went up on iPlayer yesterday. Great stuff again.

I haven't seen it yet but I'm so glad that got another series and/or it's still good, brilliant show. 


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, 22:22:29
Been watching Suits, was my wife's idea and we've rattled through to the early part of season six. It's pretty predictable but its engrossing enough.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sippo on Thursday, August 17, 2017, 17:40:00
Some classics on forces TV. A-Team at 6pm everyday. My lad is loving it as much as I used to!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, August 17, 2017, 18:19:08
forces TV.

Loved watching SSVC when I lived in Fallingbostel as a kid in the late 80's/early 90's.

It didn't have adverts so when live football was aired, they just played movie trailers or nothing at all. Perfect.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Thursday, August 17, 2017, 19:59:49
I love Parks and Recreation. It's literally the perfect sitcom.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Thursday, August 17, 2017, 20:55:53
It is amazing, I have watched it three times through. All the characters are so strong and I think Jean-Ralphio is my favourite cameo ever.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Friday, August 18, 2017, 09:27:49
First season was a teeny weeny bit of a slog, mind. Only really kept up with it as I was promised the second season onwards is really good!

Just finished season one of Preacher, had read a few of the graphic novels a good ten years ago, really liked it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Friday, August 18, 2017, 17:20:45
First season was a teeny weeny bit of a slog, mind. Only really kept up with it as I was promised the second season onwards is really good!

S1 of Parks and Rec is only 6 episodes long so that is damning :)

It was all about Tom and Jean-Ralphio for me.... and Chris Pratt before he became super-mega-name.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Friday, August 18, 2017, 17:37:53
I watched half of series 1 a few years back and decided it wasn't for me. Glad I gave it another go and it's been consistently excellent. All the characters are superb and I can't think of any other show that is so genuinely feel good.

Similarly but also opposite, I took forever to get into Seinfeld and am enjoying it now. It's a truly horrible show with horrible people though.

It's a good balance


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, August 20, 2017, 11:00:26
Blood drive..Plot spoilers below ..




Its like wacky races meets Mad max, but set in a dystopian 1999, where the winner of the race gets enough cash to leave the hellhole. Oh and did I mention the cars in the race run off human blood?

Very tongue in cheek I think, I kind of enjoyed it as a stupid but watchable kind of thing!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, 08:24:20
Noel Fielding really is slowly morphing into Claudia Winkleman.....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41003075


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, 08:28:23
Noel Fielding really is slowly morphing into Claudia Winkleman.....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41003075
They have never been seen in the same place at the same time...coincidence or not? ;)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, 08:03:00
Blood drive..Plot spoilers below ..




Its like wacky races meets Mad max, but set in a dystopian 1999, where the winner of the race gets enough cash to leave the hellhole. Oh and did I mention the cars in the race run off human blood?

Very tongue in cheek I think, I kind of enjoyed it as a stupid but watchable kind of thing!

Watched the first episode with the missus and i loved it. But i think its something im going to have watch on my own


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, 08:03:52
Started watching Goliath on Amazon Prime. Very good so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, 08:26:03
I enjoyed Goliath, although it did have annoying aspects. There was one thing that really got my back up in the first episode though. So much I can still clearly remember it.

I know it's stupid, but still, it's nonsense. He walks out of his apartment, steals his neighbour's paper, stands in dog shit and then, instead of wiping his foot on the grass next to him, which is obviously perfectly suited for the purpose, he starts trying to wipe it off with the paper he just stole.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, 09:30:50
I enjoyed Goliath, although it did have annoying aspects. There was one thing that really got my back up in the first episode though. So much I can still clearly remember it.

I know it's stupid, but still, it's nonsense. He walks out of his apartment, steals his neighbour's paper, stands in dog shit and then, instead of wiping his foot on the grass next to him, which is obviously perfectly suited for the purpose, he starts trying to wipe it off with the paper he just stole.
We said the exact same things.

I did find in both episodes 1 and 2 that it started off well, but started to get a bit tiresome towards the end but then ended on highs so its kept out attention so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, 11:49:55
Got myself a bit of Real Detective and Horace & Pete to watch, as a result of this:

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/aug/20/the-25-hidden-tv-gems-you-need-to-see


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, 12:43:35
Got myself a bit of Real Detective and Horace & Pete to watch, as a result of this:

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/aug/20/the-25-hidden-tv-gems-you-need-to-see

The murky world of "competitive endurance tickling" in the documentary bit didn't err tickle your fancy then.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, 14:00:52
The murky world of "competitive endurance tickling" in the documentary bit didn't err tickle your fancy then.

I don't think I mentioned it on here, or the film thread, but tickled is a really great watch. I'd not seen the trailer either, so just found myself utterly engrossed and loving the twists.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, 14:51:44
I've seen tickled. There's some very, very odd people out there.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, 17:43:50
Reminds me of Nick Bloomfield's Fetishes.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, 08:33:12
Finished watching I Know Who You Are i Player over the weekend, all 10 episodes and thought it was really really good.... but....

After thinking the ending seemed not be be an end at all it transpires that there are actually 16 episodes and the fucking BBC are holding the last 6 back to show 'at a later date this year', what the actual fuck, expected some conclusions and instead are more bloody confused than ever and will have to try and remember what the hell has happened to watch the rest.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, 13:00:49
Finished watching I Know Who You Are i Player over the weekend, all 10 episodes and thought it was really really good.... but....

After thinking the ending seemed not be be an end at all it transpires that there are actually 16 episodes and the fucking BBC are holding the last 6 back to show 'at a later date this year', what the actual fuck, expected some conclusions and instead are more bloody confused than ever and will have to try and remember what the hell has happened to watch the rest.

That's the Spanish drama isn't it? If yes, we've started to watch this and I concur, its excellent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, 13:26:22
That's the Spanish drama isn't it? If yes, we've started to watch this and I concur, its excellent.

Yes, it was really good (makes you realise how contrived and crap much UK made stuff is), just a pisser got to wait for the ending - apparently its online via Spanish TV but without subtitles....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jilted John on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, 11:53:11
Watch Dexter, I can't recommend it high enough.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, 19:53:41
Finished 1st season of Goliath. Would really recommend,


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, 19:59:51
Master of None on Netflix has me cracking up


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, 20:02:22
Master of None on Netflix has me cracking up

I like Aziz Ansari a lot but season 2 was some of the most pretentious comedy I've watched in a while.

Season 1 was great.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, 20:05:16
I like Aziz Ansari a lot but season 2 was some of the most pretentious comedy I've watched in a while.

Season 1 was great.

Yeah i'd agree with that.  Enjoyed his stand up stuff as well


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, August 31, 2017, 09:08:08
Watch Dexter, I can't recommend it high enough.

Did you create that profile just for that one post?

Your final episodes were disapointing by the way..  and that ending..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Jilted John on Thursday, August 31, 2017, 09:11:04
Did you create that profile just for that one post?

Your final episodes were disapointing by the way..  and that ending..
This post proves not ;)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, 09:34:03
Watched the first episode of Ozark. Seems promising, looking forward to watching some more.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, 09:38:00
Watched the first episode of Ozark. Seems promising, looking forward to watching some more.
Watched the first episode of this and wasn't impressed, may watch the 2nd to see where it is going but so far its not grabbed me.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, 14:32:08
I really like Ozark. It perhaps bites off more than it can chew at times but worth it in the long run. The last episode was great.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, 16:07:14
Ozark was great, but then again I'm a big Jason Bateman fan so I was bound to like it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, September 22, 2017, 13:18:40
Is anyone else watching Liar on ITV, its OK but very contrived in parts. I am waiting the for massive twist at some stage as at the moment they are just making the lass seem to be a total pain in the arse and I cannot believe they would do that with such a sensitive topic?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Saturday, September 23, 2017, 14:59:15
Watched the first episode of this and wasn't impressed, may watch the 2nd to see where it is going but so far its not grabbed me.
It is worth persevering with it gets better and the end is really good, i can't wait for series 2


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Private Fraser on Saturday, October 7, 2017, 19:29:44
Documentary about XTC on Sky Arts at 9 o'clock tonight. Something to lift the spirits after sitting through that turgid non-performance at Whaddon Road this afternoon.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Saturday, October 7, 2017, 20:24:15
I've been hooked on The Detectives: Murder on the streets, even though it's really sad.

On a similarish subject I see Steven Avery of Making a Murderer was denied a retrial a few days ago.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Saturday, October 7, 2017, 21:47:58
I’m halfway through the Roanoke series of American Horror Story and it’s genuinely fucking terrifying


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: woolster on Sunday, October 8, 2017, 15:18:10
has anyone watched Narco, and is it any good :popcorn:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Sunday, October 8, 2017, 15:35:22
has anyone watched Narco, and is it any good :popcorn:
If that's the series on Netflix it's excellent. I've seen series 1 and 2. Well worth it Gary. Also think about Vikings on Amazon prime.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: woolster on Sunday, October 8, 2017, 15:36:52
If that's the series on Netflix it's excellent. I've seen series 1 and 2. Well worth it Gary. Also think about Vikings on Amazon prime.
thats the one, cheers John :toocool:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, October 9, 2017, 08:33:44
has anyone watched Narco, and is it any good :popcorn:

Yep, very good.  Seen all 3 so far..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sippo on Monday, October 9, 2017, 09:31:37
The legendary Louis Theroux back on last night on bbc2. Dark states. Was about Heroin. Very watchable.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, October 9, 2017, 09:44:45
The legendary Louis Theroux back on last night on bbc2. Dark states. Was about Heroin. Very watchable.

That's the thing about programs involving heroin, very moreish.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, 13:49:58
Is anyone else watching Liar on ITV, its OK but very contrived in parts. I am waiting the for massive twist at some stage as at the moment they are just making the lass seem to be a total pain in the arse and I cannot believe they would do that with such a sensitive topic?

I assume no one else is watching this nonsense, but we will see it through to the bitter end...

In other news I see they have started making some new episodes of the League of Gentlemen, can't wait!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, 14:46:47
I watched the first episode of Liar and barely finished that. I think Tom Smith is watching it if that helps (he doesn't seem to have much else to do)

LOG return is very exciting though!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, 15:02:00
I watched the first episode of Liar and barely finished that. I think Tom Smith is watching it if that helps (he doesn't seem to have much else to do)

LOG return is very exciting though!

It could have been quite interesting but has just turned into formulaic bollocks, its written by the same people who wrote Rellik which is on the other side at the same time against it and both of them are pretentious wank!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, 21:21:37
Watched the last couple of 'Detectives - murder on the streets', which has been quite eye-opening. Some very sad stories on there.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, October 13, 2017, 09:51:40
Watched this all the way through last night after someone mentioned it on Facebook, its still marvelous!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7gymq-9FLM


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, 14:00:15
Recent things I have/am enjoying.

Mindhunter - Netflix
4 blocks - Amazon Prime. Binge watched German drama.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, 19:55:50
Mindhunter - Netflix

Absolutely brilliant but it’s a David Ficher piece of work so shouldn’t be surprised


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 08:55:17
Absolutely brilliant but it’s a David Ficher piece of work so shouldn’t be surprised
Watched the first episode last night, 30 minutes in, i was close to turning it off but glad i didn't. Looking forward to more now.
We're massive crime series fans in the Chubbs house hold, NCIS, Criminal Minds, etc so its going to be interesting to see how psychology and behaviour analysis became a massive part of crime solving.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 09:35:04
Watched the first episode last night, 30 minutes in, i was close to turning it off but glad i didn't. Looking forward to more now.
We're massive crime series fans in the Chubbs house hold, NCIS, Criminal Minds, etc so its going to be interesting to see how psycology and behaviour analysis because a massive part of crime solving.

Glad you stuck with it. We were the same after the first episode as its quite slow. There is little action and a lot of dialogue which I am finding fascinating.

Sounds like your household is like ours, both Mrs Bob and I love crime/police style dramas, can't get enough of them. NCIS is a pet love. Its a bit silly but I guess that is what makes it watchable.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 10:39:42
For those that enjoy the Great British Bake Off. James Hillery who was on the show this year just judged our floor's 'Bake off' competition.

Seems a decent fella.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pauld on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 10:44:03
For those that enjoy the Great British Bake Off, take a long hard look at yourself and how your life has turned out this way.
FIFY


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 10:59:47
FIFY

haha. I have to admit Mrs Bob and I tune in to this.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pauld on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 11:01:23
haha. I have to admit Mrs Bob and I tune in to this.
And conversely, I've never actually watched it so I'm just being snidey really. But couldn't resist!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 11:21:41
And conversely, I've never actually watched it so I'm just being snidey really. But couldn't resist!

it is total bollocks, granted!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Sunday, October 29, 2017, 20:04:31
For anybody that watches Vikings:

I've lost track of what's been aired and might have missed some. The last one I watched, Ragnar came back after buggering off for a few years. Was that the last one? If not, What is the next series/episode after that one.

Cheers.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Sunday, October 29, 2017, 20:45:20
For anybody that watches Vikings:

I've lost track of what's been aired and might have missed some. The last one I watched, Ragnar came back after buggering off for a few years. Was that the last one? If not, What is the next series/episode after that one.

Cheers.

Think that was the first episode of the final series


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, October 30, 2017, 09:25:22
Stranger Things 2....brilliant, as was the first series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nemo on Monday, October 30, 2017, 09:29:03
Blue Planet 2. Bloody hell that camera work is sensational.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, October 30, 2017, 09:32:53
Watched the first episode of Doctor Foster last night, was the wife's choice, of course.

Was pretty decent to be honest.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, October 30, 2017, 10:37:19
I'll be interested to hear what you think by the end of the second series.

Without giving much away, my view is it started strongly, but while remaining very watchable/entertaining was a bit silly in the way the characters behaved.

Still a good watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Monday, October 30, 2017, 10:43:03
Think that was the first episode of the final series

Cheers, I'll have a look.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: donkey on Monday, October 30, 2017, 17:34:30
Watched the first episode of Doctor Foster last night, was the wife's choice, of course.

Was pretty decent to be honest.

How much of a story can there be about a visit to a West country city in a deluge?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, October 30, 2017, 17:39:03
How much of a story can there be about a visit to a West country city in a deluge?

Show some humility. Could have drowned. You can drown in a puddle you know.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barnard on Monday, October 30, 2017, 18:35:31
For anybody that watches Vikings:

I've lost track of what's been aired and might have missed some. The last one I watched, Ragnar came back after buggering off for a few years. Was that the last one? If not, What is the next series/episode after that one.

Cheers.

Midway through Season 4. Season 5 is due to start in November I think.
 


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, 12:03:14
Can I strongly suggest anyone who watches the Bake Off avoids social media today as Pru Leith has managed to accidentally tweet who wins the final.  :doh: :clap:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 17:23:03
Lovely to have Detectorists back on the TV, its brilliant!

Plus the BBC are finally showing the second half of I know Who You Are, no advertising but its just popped up on I Player!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 17:46:14
Star Trek Discovery is great, much better in my opinion than any of the TV series previously


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 20:37:03
Star Trek Discovery is great, much better in my opinion than any of the TV series previously

Thanks for reminding me, not watched the last episode yet....I thought it quite strong too, the first two or three were very strong.

No doubt the internet is moaning about timelines and multiverses because klingons aren't right and, etc, etc,...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 13:20:28
Detectorists on BBC4, brilliant slow gentle humour.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 14:12:14
Peaky blinders tonight. Why it's not prime time BBC1 is beyond me. Fantastic programme


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 15:07:08
Star Trek Discovery is great, much better in my opinion than any of the TV series previously

Sonequa Martin-Green, who played Sasha in TWD is the lead role in this isn't she? Excellent actor.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 21:27:39
Sonequa Martin-Green, who played Sasha in TWD is the lead role in this isn't she? Excellent actor.

She is, although I never really got into TWD, she is great in Discovery


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 22:00:50
4 episodes into Netflix’s The Sinner. Seems great.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 22:20:56
Peaky Blinders was superb tonight.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, 10:53:30
Started watching a show on BBC 2 called Snowfall.

Its based in LA about the 80's cocaine boom. Well worth a watch


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Thursday, November 30, 2017, 13:30:00
Started watching The Marvelous Mrs Maisel last night, absolutely brilliant and incredibly funny


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Thursday, November 30, 2017, 15:56:28
I would recommend "Witnesses" on 
BBC 4 Sat night.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Friday, December 8, 2017, 16:59:24
Just started watching American Gothic. Any good?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, December 8, 2017, 17:01:33
Just started watching American Gothic. Any good?
You tell us... :-)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, December 8, 2017, 17:02:49
Started watching Peaky Blinders this week, just starting S2 and really enjoying it.

Anyone else find it really quiet at times?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sonicyouth on Friday, December 8, 2017, 17:15:24
I gave up on it because of the volume being all over the place, can't stand programs like that


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Tails on Friday, December 8, 2017, 17:22:21
I gave up on it because of the volume being all over the place, can't stand programs like that

Don't ever watch a Christopher Nolan film.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, December 8, 2017, 17:41:51
I gave up on it because of the volume being all over the place, can't stand programs like that
Its pissing me off, because we turn it up to hear and then all of a sudden there's guns going off and im frantically trying to turn it down before the boys wake up.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, December 8, 2017, 17:59:11
Started watching Peaky Blinders this week, just starting S2 and really enjoying it.

Anyone else find it really quiet at times?

Watched series 1, was brilliant, loss interest about half way through series two and not watched since, keep meaning to watch it again and see if it holds me better on a second viewing but ain't got the time so far. I do wonder whether Taboo will be the same, great first series, downhill after that?

Sound in stuff pisses me off a lot and also the fact that everything seems to now be filmed really dark!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Friday, December 8, 2017, 19:06:02
I've never seen it, but such differences in volume have always been a pet hate of mine. You'd think that they'd have realised it long ago and it would be an industry standard to avoid it. Evidently not, though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Friday, December 8, 2017, 22:55:37
I’ve never understood why they don’t do what they do with music and run the entire audio track through some kind of compressor. It’s what I hate about a lot of podcasts as well.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Anteater on Thursday, December 14, 2017, 20:13:43
So sad the Detectorists has finished, absolute understated quality. Genius.
Fingers crossed that the new series of League of Gentlemen is somewhere nearly as good as previous series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Thursday, December 14, 2017, 20:24:12
If you liked Mindhunter then get on Manhunt:Unabomber. Very similar vibe to it, criminal profiling etc


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, December 15, 2017, 19:37:52
So sad the Detectorists has finished, absolute understated quality. Genius.
Fingers crossed that the new series of League of Gentlemen is somewhere nearly as good as previous series.
Christmas special of this next week so not all lost ;)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Friday, December 15, 2017, 20:57:43
Did anyone watch Bancroft this week? What a load of shite that was.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, December 16, 2017, 05:59:26
The Tunnel Vengeance - Awesome.
(Ep 3 BB playing No More Heroes in his car!  :clap: )


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, 12:23:50
Watching The Punisher, on episode 8. Enjoying it. Brutal  :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, 12:30:35
Did anyone watch Bancroft this week? What a load of shite that was.
Yes and totally agree.Taking improbability to a whole new level


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, 14:02:49
They tried to go down the Line of Duty route and failed miserably


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, 18:00:52
It was poop. Utter poop.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, December 30, 2017, 10:54:08
Watched the Miniaturist on BBC.

Don't bother, it was rubbish.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Saturday, December 30, 2017, 11:06:27
Agreed PV.Massive let down apart from the costumes!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Saturday, December 30, 2017, 11:14:54
Reeves and Mortimer Big Night Out.Surprisingly undated and very very funny


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Saturday, December 30, 2017, 11:34:01
Reeves and Mortimer Big Night Out.Surprisingly undated and very very funny

Love these two so much. I missed it but it looks like it's on the iPlayer:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b09ksl9c/vic-bobs-big-night-out


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, December 30, 2017, 11:42:30
Agreed PV.Massive let down apart from the costumes!
She did have a rather heaving bosom!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Saturday, January 6, 2018, 21:48:40
Dark is very good on Netflix. Like a German stranger things. Glitch is also very good. Australian BB acknowledge from the dead thingy. Vikings although on series 5 is still excellent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Saturday, January 6, 2018, 22:08:49
Watching The Punisher, on episode 8. Enjoying it. Brutal  :)

Brutal finish, right up my street  :toocool:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, January 7, 2018, 12:00:54
Bright on Netflix, not too bad, well worth a watch even if it is fairly predictable.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, January 8, 2018, 09:02:16
Anyone watching McMafia?

Its seems like a slow burner and not sure if to carry on or not.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Monday, January 8, 2018, 09:59:24
I've not seen last night's, but after 2, I am in the same boat. I'm on the cusp of sacking it off


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, January 8, 2018, 10:23:10
I've not seen last night's, but after 2, I am in the same boat. I'm on the cusp of sacking it off

Got it recording but not started watching it yet... you really ain't selling it to me.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Leggett on Monday, January 8, 2018, 10:40:01
Got bored about 3/4s through the first one... didn't finish it. Got it recording though in case it turns into a Night Manager-esque must see.


Watched the first 2 episodes of Hard Sun this weekend, worth a look I'd say. A little daft in places but aren't most shows...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, January 8, 2018, 11:00:28
Quote from: LucienSanchez
I've not seen last night's, but after 2, I am in the same boat. I'm on the cusp of sacking it off


thought it was ok, enjoyed the first two.

But on a similar note .. Hard Sun's first episode I really didn't get into..


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, January 8, 2018, 12:53:20
I've not seen last night's, but after 2, I am in the same boat. I'm on the cusp of sacking it off

Im the same, will give ep 3 a go and make a decision.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, January 8, 2018, 13:45:13
Well I've watched all 3 McMafias and I'm enjoying it. I Think it will be a decent series.

Yes there isn't action all the time but I think its going to get livelier as the weeks progress. 


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Kinky Tom on Monday, January 8, 2018, 14:18:12
Watch this, it is excellent, very funny with dozens of nostalgic references:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4975856/?ref_=nv_sr_5


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Monday, January 8, 2018, 16:19:26
"Spiral" on 4 is shaping up nicely


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: RWB Robin on Monday, January 8, 2018, 16:24:11
Absolutely agree about Spiral...and definitely into McMafia as well, now I have pieced together how all the different locations connect with the plot!!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Amir on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 10:14:44
I fell asleep watching the first McMafia, not necessarily because it was that boring. I'll give it another go.

I've just worked through all three series of The Leftovers, which I mostly enjoyed throughout.

Started trying to watch Fauda about Israeli secret service in the occupied territories. It seems like it could be good, except for the horrible dubbed English parts. The rest is Arabic/Hebrew with English subtitles and is really watchable.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 11:56:35
Just started SAS: Who Dares Wins. Fucking great TV


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 12:14:35
"Spiral" on 4 is shaping up nicely

Need to catch up on it although have always found that Caroline Proust have shaped up well in it.....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, January 18, 2018, 11:09:20
Watched "The Sinner" - very good, very gripping.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, January 18, 2018, 11:19:32
Only just "discovered" Inside Number 9 (it's on its third season). A different short story every week, usually told in a novel(ish) way or with a twilight zone twist...

I'll have to try and track down the first two series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pauld on Thursday, January 18, 2018, 14:58:21
Only just "discovered" Inside Number 9 (it's on its third season). A different short story every week, usually told in a novel(ish) way or with a twilight zone twist...

I'll have to try and track down the first two series.
They're well worth the effort - from the team that brought you League of Gentlemen, but slightly less bizarre. Really well made telly. I think they're all on iPlayer so not difficult to track down!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Private Fraser on Friday, January 19, 2018, 19:33:40
Catching up with Tuesday’s episode of the BBC2 documentry about the Saudi Royal Family and all its corruption (The House of Saud). Sir William Patey crops up in it a few times. 


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Thursday, February 8, 2018, 10:44:03
Anyone watched Altered Carbon on Netflix yet?

I’m 4 episodes in and love it. I do like a good sci-if though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: sir windon on Thursday, February 8, 2018, 11:53:00
'Death In Paradise'!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: china red on Thursday, February 8, 2018, 12:18:21
Anyone watched Altered Carbon on Netflix yet?

I’m 4 episodes in and love it. I do like a good sci-if though.

Watched it earlier in the week, loved the first half of it, felt the second half dragged a little bit but still very good


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Thursday, February 8, 2018, 12:32:50
I think Silent Witness has finally "jumped the shark"


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, February 8, 2018, 13:07:50
I think Silent Witness has finally "jumped the shark"

It is getting rather absurd, the habit of putting the lovely Nikki in a life and death situation every episode without fail is grating a bit....


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Saturday, March 3, 2018, 15:34:15
Save me was worth watching. Not brilliant, but pretty good imo.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, March 3, 2018, 23:54:30
Save me was worth watching. Not brilliant, but pretty good imo.
I quite enjoyed it. Surprised that there were several comedians/comediennes in it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, March 4, 2018, 00:09:52
I quite enjoyed it. Surprised that there were several comedians/comediennes in it.
Agree. Good cast. It could run too and I think it will.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: woolster on Sunday, March 4, 2018, 00:10:10
Save me was worth watching. Not brilliant, but pretty good imo.
wanted to watch this but I'm on Virgin and they don't have Sky Atlantic, Kodi has no links :crash:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, March 4, 2018, 00:16:48
wanted to watch this but I'm on Virgin and they don't have Sky Atlantic, Kodi has no links :crash:

Only a matter of time. A solid 7/10 watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Sunday, March 4, 2018, 06:20:17
Just watched the first episode of Goliath on Prime. Looks pretty good with Billy Bob Thornton as a once high flying lawyer now washed up taking on his old firm. Some good one liners in there, too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Sunday, March 4, 2018, 11:27:35
Requiem was a decent watch on bbc1.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, March 4, 2018, 11:47:11
Requiem was a decent watch on bbc1
The ending was fairly ambiguous. Not sure if we can't discuss is here spoiler wise...

Er cryptic:

Only 4?
Angel or devil?
...



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Sunday, March 4, 2018, 12:11:42
The ending was fairly ambiguous. Not sure if we can't discuss is here spoiler wise...

Er cryptic:

Only 4?
Angel or devil?
...


I was working on the basis it was setting up series 2.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, March 4, 2018, 12:48:41
definitely!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Sunday, March 4, 2018, 21:29:03
Just watched the first episode of Goliath on Prime. Looks pretty good with Billy Bob Thornton as a once high flying lawyer now washed up taking on his old firm. Some good one liners in there, too.
It is brilliant, well worth watching. They are starting filming of series 2 soon


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Sunday, March 4, 2018, 21:47:42
I really enjoyed the peaky blinders.

Alfie Solomons was a blinding character.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, March 5, 2018, 10:17:39
Few things we're watching at the moment.
Top Gear: Really enjoying the new line up. These 3 have gelled really well.

Strike: BBC are bringing out some good shows at the moment.

Collateral: Another BBC jobby

La Mante (The Mantis) Netflix original, based on a real life female serial killer in Paris in the 90's. Really gripping. Being subtitled lets its down :-(


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: FreddySTFC! on Monday, March 5, 2018, 19:35:04
This Country is back. Brilliant Luke Norris reference in todays episode.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Monday, March 5, 2018, 20:44:02
This Country is back. Brilliant Luke Norris reference in todays episode.

https://mobile.twitter.com/Dan_W_Johnson/status/970670737643180032/video/1


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Monday, March 5, 2018, 21:01:04
This Country is back. Brilliant Luke Norris reference in todays episode.
That was ace!

Tossed off by the mother in law, indeed!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: FreddySTFC! on Monday, March 5, 2018, 21:26:38
That was ace!

Tossed off by the mother in law, indeed!
Best part for me. & his missus wanted a go on the big dipper herself :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 08:53:09
Give The Young Offenders of Cork a try. Also on BBC 3. Funny as fuck.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 08:55:38
Give The Young Offenders of Cork a try. Also on BBC 3. Funny as fuck.

Is that the one that involved a duck this week. If so, I concur :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 12:48:21
Few things we're watching at the moment.
Top Gear: Really enjoying the new line up. These 3 have gelled really well.

Strike: BBC are bringing out some good shows at the moment.

Collateral: Another BBC jobby

La Mante (The Mantis) Netflix original, based on a real life female serial killer in Paris in the 90's. Really gripping. Being subtitled lets its down :-(
Scrap the subtitles comment, this series is brilliant. 4 episodes in, will finish tonight. I urge you to watch it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 18:09:22
Is that the one that involved a duck this week. If so, I concur :)

Yep decent running sketches with some serious social issue undertones. Encompasses true friendship, where the lads will back each other to the death (and now seemingly the lads mum too), no matter how ridiculous. Quack!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 18:10:56
Scrap the subtitles comment, this series is brilliant. 4 episodes in, will finish tonight. I urge you to watch it.

I'll have to have a look at that Chubbs. My mate recommended Icarus on Netflix too. Give that a whirl after you've finished that.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, March 9, 2018, 19:48:03
I think I’ll be watching a fair bit of tv over the next few months and so this might not be my last recommendation. The Looming Tower on Amazon Prime. Based on true past events historically around the lead up to 9/11. the first 2 episodes are good and I reckon it could be a corker of a series.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, March 18, 2018, 21:41:47
7 seconds on Netflix is very good so far.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Monday, March 19, 2018, 14:42:47
7 seconds on Netflix is very good so far.



Indeed, half way through and enjoying it greatly


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, March 19, 2018, 14:46:07
Sneaky Pete 2nd season on Amazon Prime, excellent.

Also season 2 of the excellent Santa Clarita Diet on Netflix is coming Friday, loved the first season with Drew Barrymore, so very very funny.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 12:09:21
You have to admire the pace they have got this Brexit parody out....

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b09tk87c/soft-border-patrol-series-1-1-hearts-and-minds


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 12:26:49
The funeral murders. Compelling stuff


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 12:29:53
The funeral murders. Compelling stuff
We recorded this, will watch tonight.

Anyone watched Manhunt: Unabomber? Watched the first 2 episodes last night and can't figure out if im enjoying it or not. The lead characters mumbling voice annoys me.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 12:39:48
Anyone watched Manhunt: Unabomber? Watched the first 2 episodes last night and can't figure out if im enjoying it or not. The lead characters mumbling voive annoys me

I really enjoyed it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 12:58:18
We recorded this, will watch tonight.

Anyone watched Manhunt: Unabomber? Watched the first 2 episodes last night and can't figure out if im enjoying it or not. The lead characters mumbling voive annoys me

yeah I thought it was great.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 18:58:39
If anyone still watches terrestrial tv,  I recommend Shetland.Last episode tonight


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 19:13:01
If anyone still watches terrestrial tv,  I recommend Shetland.Last episode tonight
Don't watch much terrestrial TV but agree Shetland is quality. Should be an interesting end.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 22:31:00
Was gripping


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, 08:01:11
Unfortunately I fell asleep during key bits of Shetland last night (not though boredom mind you) which I’ll have to rewatch but I think it’s been really good.

Along with the similar Welsh drama Hinterland, you have to wonder how so much happens in such tiny communities!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, 08:17:55
Unfortunately I fell asleep during key bits of Shetland last night (not though boredom mind you) which I’ll have to rewatch but I think it’s been really good.

Along with the similar Welsh drama Hinterland, you have to wonder how so much happens in such tiny communities!
Was a good ending to a good series.

As for how much can happen in one community- they're Scottish.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, 09:16:40
If anyone still watches terrestrial tv,  I recommend Shetland.Last episode tonight

Haven't seen it so no spoilers please...

Its fairly good but like so much seems to suffer from being a bit too long, Witless Silence (which has got a bit bollocks recently) works over the two one hour episodes concept, but these things which go on for 5+ hour long episodes I struggle to find the time to watch consistently and thus end up losing interest as I forget whats going on. Started on 7 seconds on Netflakes and done two episodes so far and its great, but the idea of finding time to sit through another 8 hours of it does not fill me with that much joy!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, 09:31:24
If anyone still watches terrestrial tv,  I recommend Shetland.Last episode tonight

I'll tell you something, there are some cracking shows that come from the BBC over the past few years.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, 09:48:02
I'll tell you something, there are some cracking shows that come from the BBC over the past few years.

Agreed, they have had to step it up in the dramas stakes to complete with the likes of Netflix and that resulted in some incredible stuff like Line of Duty.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: donkey on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, 10:41:37
Haven't seen it so no spoilers please...

Its fairly good but like so much seems to suffer from being a bit too long, Witless Silence (which has got a bit bollocks recently) works over the two one hour episodes concept, but these things which go on for 5+ hour long episodes I struggle to find the time to watch consistently and thus end up losing interest as I forget whats going on. Started on 7 seconds on Netflakes...

They do a good line in breakfast shows, to be sure.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, 10:50:29
Agreed, they have had to step it up in the dramas stakes to complete with the likes of Netflix and that resulted in some incredible stuff like Line of Duty.
I'd recommend Strike, Luther (obviously), The Night Manager, Death in Paradise, Broadchurch, Peaky Blinders, Taboo, to name a few


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, 12:37:28
They do a good line in breakfast shows, to be sure.

It was deliberate, its what our 5 year old refers to Netflix as...

I'd recommend Strike, Luther (obviously), The Night Manager, Death in Paradise, Broadchurch, Peaky Blinders, Taboo, to name a few

Broadchurch is on ITV isn't it? Must confess we gave up on it when it started taking circumstantial nonsense and contrived police ineptitude to a whole new level!

Watched the last Shetland now - that was a shocker!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, 12:46:30
It was deliberate, its what our 5 year old refers to Netflix as...

Broadchurch is on ITV isn't it? Must confess we gave up on it when it started taking circumstantial nonsense and contrived police ineptitude to a whole new level!

Watched the last Shetland now - that was a shocker!

You are right, it was ITV but still falls under the "terrestrial" catergory :-)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, 15:51:07
I'd recommend Strike, Luther (obviously), The Night Manager, Death in Paradise, Broadchurch, Peaky Blinders, Taboo, to name a few
Agreed....you can add Broken and Strike to the list


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, 16:52:00
Agreed....you can add Broken and Strike to the list

Strike is on the list :-)



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, 20:53:45
Oh yeah sorry


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, March 22, 2018, 09:40:40
The funeral murders. Compelling stuff

It was compelling, and supremely sad how divided Ireland was/is.

I'm married to an Irish women and I love the country and its people (in general) but where she is from on the west side of the country in a very small village, I was referred to as a 'tan' by a couple of people in IRA jackets. There was no real animosity but that small mindedness is still alive 30 years after those horrible events.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, March 22, 2018, 09:41:39
Give The Young Offenders of Cork a try. Also on BBC 3. Funny as fuck.

Finished the series. I enjoyed it. I've been to Cork and their accents are spot on, boy!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Don Rogers Sock on Thursday, March 22, 2018, 11:46:35
Finished the series. I enjoyed it. I've been to Cork and their accents are spot on, boy!
Because they are from cork  :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, March 22, 2018, 12:28:53
Because they are from cork  :D

I knew that! :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, March 22, 2018, 15:04:08
It was compelling, and supremely sad how divided Ireland was/is.

I'm married to an Irish women and I love the country and its people (in general) but where she is from on the west side of the country in a very small village, I was referred to as a 'tan' by a couple of people in IRA jackets. There was no real animosity but that small mindedness is still alive 30 years after those horrible events.

Mr Mrs is Irish too(well her mother is at least). Her family is from the west (Galway). When I first went over it took some of them quite a while until they trusted/took to me. Very weary of English some of them.
Been to northern Ireland twice too. Totally different to the south. The kerbs painted red, white and blue plus the flags etc show things still have an undercurrent of trouble that could trigger at any time.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, March 22, 2018, 16:18:56
Mr Mrs is Irish too(well her mother is at least). Her family is from the west (Galway). When I first went over it took some of them quite a while until they trusted/took to me. Very weary of English some of them.
Been to northern Ireland twice too. Totally different to the south. The kerbs painted red, white and blue plus the flags etc show things still have an undercurrent of trouble that could trigger at any time.

I've been to Belfast, that's another world. As you say red, white and blue on one street and then Green and white on another!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, March 26, 2018, 08:09:33
Tried a couple of new shows this weekend.

The end of the fucking world: I think im too old for it, i could see where it was going but just couldn't get on with it.

Limitless: I haven't see the film, but the first episode of the show was promising although it already looks like its going to be predictable as hell.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, March 26, 2018, 09:07:12
The End of the Fucking World starts slow but worth sticking with. Both of the main characters are pretty hateable at first but you like them both towards the end.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, 12:51:33
Tried a couple of new shows this weekend.

Limitless: I haven't see the film, but the first episode of the show was promising although it already looks like its going to be predictable as hell.

The film is a lot better, the tv show is tedious and boring by episode 3. Not to mention the main character is a smug twat


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, 18:30:49
Manhunt: Unabomber on Netflix.. really good.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, 08:06:00
Manhunt: Unabomber on Netflix.. really good.
Yes, very good. I wasn't sure at first but glad i stuck with it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, April 9, 2018, 10:51:55
One off documentary on iplayer, hosted by Patrick Kielty. Talks about growing up in Northern Ireland and losing his dad to sectarian violence. Does a great job of interviewing all sides and keeping an open mind. Really hard watch in places.

My Dad, The Peace Deal, and Me.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09y26jk


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, April 9, 2018, 13:16:01
One off documentary on iplayer, hosted by Patrick Kielty. Talks about growing up in Northern Ireland and losing his dad to sectarian violence. Does a great job of interviewing all sides and keeping an open mind. Really hard watch in places.

My Dad, The Peace Deal, and Me.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09y26jk

I just watched that. The whole Ireland thing fascinates me and I thought that was a really interesting documentary.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, April 9, 2018, 13:55:50
I went to Northern Ireland last year, lovely countryside and friendly people. Only time I've been to an off licence where the doors locked and you have to ring a bell.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, April 9, 2018, 13:58:59
I went to Northern Ireland last year, lovely countryside and friendly people. Only time I've been to an off licence where the doors locked and you have to ring a bell.
Glasgow and Edinburgh do the same in some areas.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Monday, April 9, 2018, 13:59:20
I went to Northern Ireland last year, lovely countryside and friendly people. Only time I've been to an off licence where the doors locked and you have to ring a bell.

You never been to an Offee in Liverpool then? :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, April 9, 2018, 15:13:47
My dad was from Northern Ireland, but never really spoke about it. It was really interesting for me to learn a bit more about the history of the place.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Monday, April 9, 2018, 19:08:14
My dad was from Northern Ireland, but never really spoke about it. It was really interesting for me to learn a bit more about the history of the place.

My Irish Uncle was in the R.U.C during the mid 80s onwards. He never spoke much about it but had to regularly check the family car for potential explosives and/or tracking devices. Real sketchy times, more so as from about 1988 they had their little one (my cousin). I can't imagine what that would've been like for him. Every day, going to work not knowing if;

a) he'd make it home in one piece.
or
b) his family would be there when he got home.

I was fortunate in later years, around 2000/2001 to get a chance to look round the police vehicle compound. Many of which were armoured vehicles for dignitaries/heads of state as well as several unmarked ARVs. The incredible weight of the doors of what looked like a normal Rover 75 and thickness of glass at around 3 inches thick. Little did I know at the time, this little browse would give me knowledge later the line, for a future job role.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, April 9, 2018, 19:50:35
You're a window fitter?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Monday, April 9, 2018, 20:49:06
You're a window fitter?

Not in this life.  :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Monday, April 9, 2018, 21:30:46
Well, that Marcella ending was a bit mad. Great series though.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Amir on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 06:33:41
Well, that Marcella ending was a bit mad. Great series though.

It was okay-ish until that episode. What a load of shite.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, April 23, 2018, 11:40:55
Cunk on Britain is excellent


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, April 23, 2018, 11:41:53
Cunk on Britain is excellent
I find her annoying but I like the premise of the programme, it is quite funny.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, April 23, 2018, 12:24:23
I find her annoying but I like the premise of the programme, it is quite funny.

Ditto, also add Stacey Dooley to that, who apparently isn't even a spoof.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, May 10, 2018, 13:38:47
Have been watching Little boy blue. Will watch the last episode tonight. Some of the acting is questionable, but the story is absolutely heartbreaking.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 12:29:01
Safe. A Netflix Original  staring Michael C. Hall of Dexter fame.

In short, a girl (Hall's daughter) goes missing after a party and we slowly learn that everyone within the gated community has a secret of their own to hide.

It's not flawless, some niggling annoyances with continuity and i wont go into Hall's terrible attempt at an English accent, but other than that, very gripping and worth watching.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Saturday, May 19, 2018, 13:20:54
Missions on bbc4 looks promising after 2 episodes.  French with subtitles. Mission to Mars kind of thing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sippo on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, 10:40:12
Bulletproof on sky one worth a watch?

Seems like a british version of Bad Boys.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, 11:25:22
Missions on bbc4 looks promising after 2 episodes.  French with subtitles. Mission to Mars kind of thing.

Sounds good, apart from the word "subtitles". I can't watch anything subtitled.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, 16:30:11
A lot of the good tv these days is with subtitles. Scandi, French, Belgium etc all have great dramas.

You are missing out 4D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, 16:54:30
Gomorrah is fantastic, too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, 17:31:24
Gomorrah is fantastic, too.

I’ve not watched that yet, is it on Netflix?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Private Fraser on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, 17:40:06
Currently watching Flight HS13, a sub-titled Dutch thriller on Channel 4/All4, which is quite good.

Also, the Danny Baker World Cup programme on BBC4 last night was good fun, if you like nostalgia.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, 17:40:32
Yep, on Netflix. Pretty violent watching.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aq_0qJoUzvU


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, 18:20:52
Gomorrah. Lots of intense staring by sharp haircuts and beards. Great stuff. Can't wait for season 4.

If you don't mind subtitles then Babylon Berlin and Braquo were very good as well.

Currently watching Occupied a Norwegian political thriller.

At least the ears don't have to concentrate.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Private Fraser on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, 18:37:20
Thought Babylon Berlin was excellent.  Must have cost a fortune to make.

Have just finished watching Occupied.  Thought it was ok but preferred the Dutch cop show, Rough Justice.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Amir on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, 21:06:20
Don't you just love it when you forget about a great programme, and then you find out there's a whole new series you haven't seen?

Gomorrah Series 3 binge commencing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ells on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, 21:50:23
Sounds good, apart from the word "subtitles". I can't watch anything subtitled.

Why not?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, June 14, 2018, 10:15:18
Bulletproof on sky one worth a watch?

Seems like a british version of Bad Boys.

We've been watching this..wasn't sure about the first episode but glad ive stuck with it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, June 14, 2018, 10:16:00
New season of Our Girl started a couple weeks ago. Worth watching


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, 09:51:33
I’d previously mentioned Halt and Catch Fire on Amazon, as I thought it was great. Series 4 wasn’t out at the time, but I’ve finally found the time to finish it, Jesus it’s good, the best series I’ve seen in a long time. And the final series was brilliant.

If you like computers and tech you’ll like it even more.

Like the end of any good series, my life feels a little hollow now it’s finished.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, 10:15:56
Like the end of any good series, my life feels a little hollow now it’s finished.
That always shows a good series, also when you google if they will be making a next series and find they are is also a good feeling.

Been rewatching "Testees" the Canadian comedy series about product testers which is possibly THE funniest series I have ever seen, shame they didn't commission a 2nd series :(


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 20:23:09
I urge any of you that didn’t see it, to watch ‘The Football Club, Artist in Residence’ from the weekend. Absolutely brilliant documentary about an artist who followed West Brom last season.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 20:29:26
Who Is America? has been great viewing so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Sunday, August 5, 2018, 21:23:14
Who Is America? has been great viewing so far.

Superb, seen the first three.

Imagine someone from the Senate (House of Lords would be our equiv?) being convinced to drop trousers on worldwide TV and attack the presenter with his "butt"?! Then being asked to shout the 'N' word and, like that great South Park episode, going straight for the N-bomb.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPRv4snVLmU

It was 'naggers' of course.

I'd love to know how on earth he gets the chance to interview some of the biggest names (e.g. "Bernard Sanders" in the new series). I'd guess each has a tailored approach to catch them.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, August 6, 2018, 09:12:02
Who Is America? has been great viewing so far.
I've tried watching it but its just too cringe.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 07:41:10
In a time where TV is flooded with hit US dramas, its a breath of fresh air that the UK can still pull some out the bag. Unforgotten being one of them. Just finished season 3 last night. Brilliant actors, gripping drama. Highly recommended.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, 17:27:39
Our very own Matty Taylor on Quest HD Sky Channel 144 @ 10.30 pm tonight to review the ELF midweek games. Should be interesting.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: donkey on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, 19:21:45
Our very own Matty Taylor on Quest HD Sky Channel 144 @ 10.30 pm tonight to review the ELF midweek games. Should be interesting.

Just posted something similar in the Crawley thread. Couldn't think where else to put it. This thread is the obvious answer!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, 21:28:16
On now.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Thursday, August 23, 2018, 21:20:35
In a time where TV is flooded with hit US dramas, its a breath of fresh air that the UK can still pull some out the bag. Unforgotten being one of them. Just finished season 3 last night. Brilliant actors, gripping drama. Highly recommended.
Totally with you on that one Chubbs.Just about to watch the final episode


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, 21:45:52
Saw the first part of the 'Bodyguard' on BBC 1 when waiting for match of the day - excellent stuff.

Love a good 4/6 part thriller. Particularly BBC ones. 'The Shadow Line' was the best I've seen - can anyone recommend anything similar?

I have the Line of Duty already.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Amir on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, 22:01:27
You could do a lot worse than Unforgotten, which was just mentioned in the posts before yours.

And for those who enjoyed the first series, Ozark is back on Friday.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, 11:34:20
Was really looking forward to Bodyguard however I thought it was far fetched nonsense  too slick for its own good and didn't believe in any of the characters


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, 12:14:47
Was really looking forward to Bodyguard however I thought it was far fetched nonsense  too slick for its own good and didn't believe in any of the characters

I thought the first episode set things up nicely, but saw the second last night and was disappointed.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, 08:30:11
In a time where TV is flooded with hit US dramas, its a breath of fresh air that the UK can still pull some out the bag. Unforgotten being one of them. Just finished season 3 last night. Brilliant actors, gripping drama. Highly recommended.

Thanks for this - really enjoying it so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, 08:41:54
Was really looking forward to Bodyguard however I thought it was far fetched nonsense  too slick for its own good and didn't believe in any of the characters
Watched the first 2 episodes and i'm in two minds. There's something about the lead character that annoys the shit out of me and no, its not because hes Scottish.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, 08:51:29
Currently watching the 2nd series of Glitch on Netflix, wierd but strangely engrossing about bodies coming back from the dead in Australia (yes I know...who would be able to tell!) quite enjoying it so far, will finish the series later.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: RWB Robin on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, 09:08:06
Was really looking forward to Bodyguard however I thought it was far fetched nonsense  too slick for its own good and didn't believe in any of the characters

I guess the jury will be out until the end of the series.  It is sadly one dimensional.  It lacks the subtlety and darkness of the scandinavian noir.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, 09:12:55
Watched the first 2 episodes and i'm in two minds. There's something about the lead character that annoys the shit out of me and no, its not because hes Scottish.

Having seen him in GoT's I spent the first two episodes commenting on how shit his Scottish accent was, to discover afterwards that the actor is actually Scottish!

Its OK, but not altogether sure what many people are getting themselves in a lather about.

Whilst we were on holiday we were working through the Lie to Me box set, finished the first series and its OK.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, 09:57:01
Been catching up with Unforgotten myself as well. Superb but the ending of series 2 isn’t realistic in the slightest


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, 08:24:39
Celebrity (sic) Big Brother - Not watching it but from extracts and interviews on social media Roxanne Pallett seems a rather particular character who has buggered her career up somewhat.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, 08:53:09
Watched the first 2 episodes and i'm in two minds. There's something about the lead character that annoys the shit out of me and no, its not because hes Scottish.
If he says "ma'am" one more time my fist is through the screen


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, 12:48:01
In a time where TV is flooded with hit US dramas, its a breath of fresh air that the UK can still pull some out the bag. Unforgotten being one of them. Just finished season 3 last night. Brilliant actors, gripping drama. Highly recommended.

To be fair, quite a few of those dramas are either written, produced, directed or lead acted by British crew. Sometimes the whole set up is largely British in key roles. We have some great workers in the industry, all around the world.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, 12:49:40
If he says "ma'am" one more time my fist is through the screen

My wife loves me asking her each time he says it, 'why did he just call her mum?'


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, 19:45:43
I thought the first episode set things up nicely, but saw the second last night and was disappointed.

Watched the third last night. Definitely revived my interest, lots going on.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, 20:16:29
Celebrity (sic) Big Brother - Not watching it but from extracts and interviews on social media Roxanne Pallett seems a rather particular character who has buggered her career up somewhat.

No idea who she is but the worse the publicity the more the desperate tabloids will want to pay.  I need to go bang a one legged dwarf on the steps of westminster abbey i think.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, 22:24:42
No idea who she is but the worse the publicity the more the desperate tabloids will want to pay.  I need to go bang a one legged dwarf on the steps of westminster abbey i think.

Tbf Sutton, you could just sell that story to the tabloids. They pay around £3k for "hightened"* news stories...



*Read as, total bollocks.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, September 6, 2018, 07:57:37
No idea who she is but the worse the publicity the more the desperate tabloids will want to pay.
This.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: herthab on Saturday, September 8, 2018, 15:54:50
All or Nothing - Manchester City on Amazon. Well worth a watch and might change your perception of top flight football and footballers.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Sunday, September 9, 2018, 18:37:53
 Just finished watching the first, 8 part series of Jack Ryan on Prime. Very watchable - especially if you like 24.


Title: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, September 9, 2018, 18:39:30
Started Ryan today. I'm up to half way through ep 3 on that at the moment. very enjoyable so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: ChChNZRED on Monday, September 10, 2018, 10:24:08
All or Nothing - Manchester City on Amazon. Well worth a watch and might change your perception of top flight football and footballers.

Having watched the whole of that series, it was eye opening but most of all, all i could get out of it was how much of a piss head John Stones is.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Monday, September 10, 2018, 19:49:52
Late to the American version of The Office. Only on the beginning of the third series, it's excellent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Monday, September 10, 2018, 20:58:42
I wish I could go back in time to be able to watch the American Office for the first time again. Seasons 3-5 are near perfection


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, 06:58:14
I dont watch much tv, but have found a series called the Plague on Iplayer. Spanish with sub titles set in 17th Century Seville. It's more a detective story with the plague as a back drop. Very atmospheric.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, 13:25:07
Ultimate Beastmaster on Netflix. I used to love Ninja Warrior and this is kind of like it accept for one massive hateful addition, which makes it almost unwatchable. The commentary teams and all the fake camaraderie. And the fact it’s countries like some sort of shite Olympics.

I dare say it’d be quite watchable if it was just people taking the course on (like Ninja Warrior) and without the seriously, seriously fucking annoying commentary teams.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, 13:35:47
I prefer re-runs of Takeshi's Castle. Awesome stuff. Plus we're meant to be signing him I heard?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, 14:37:10
I wish I could go back in time to be able to watch the American Office for the first time again. Seasons 3-5 are near perfection
American Office is a classic that will live on for many years. Such a good show.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: FreddySTFC! on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, 16:41:32
American Office is a classic that will live on for many years. Such a good show.
So.......being a massive 'Office' fan & never having seen the American version which is best?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, 17:28:05
So.......being a massive 'Office' fan & never having seen the American version which is best?

Likewise. That's a right pot stirrer that is Freddy  :soapy tit wank:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: FreddySTFC! on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, 17:35:14
Likewise. That's a right pot stirrer that is Freddy  :soapy tit wank:
I've only seen clips of the American one & just can't take to it. The original is a total masterpiece as far as I'm concerned!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, 18:19:29
American one is good, British one is indeed a masterpiece IMO


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: adje on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, 15:52:16
Promising starts for both "Black Earth Rising" and"Strangers" I thought


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, 15:57:49
Finished the Ryan series.

Really enjoyed it, but the resolution felt a bit rushed at the end.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, 16:04:07
Finished the Ryan series.

Really enjoyed it, but the resolution felt a bit rushed at the end.
1920x1080 not quite do it for you then?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Thursday, September 13, 2018, 11:29:12
Started watching Ryan last night - 1 episode down and very good so far.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Sippo on Thursday, September 13, 2018, 12:31:25
I watched the falling man on Ch4 catchup last night. It's about 9/11. Was so emotional but worth a watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Thursday, September 13, 2018, 13:15:16
With regards to the Bodyguard, anyone else think he sounds like Shrek.

Replace "Ma'am" with "Donkey" and it just ruins it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: donkey on Friday, September 14, 2018, 06:00:20
With regards to the Bodyguard, anyone else think he sounds like Shrek.

Replace "Ma'am" with "Donkey" and it just ruins it.

I find that hard to believe.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, September 14, 2018, 08:51:16
I find that hard to believe.

Bit like the bodyguard then.......


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Friday, September 14, 2018, 08:52:04
Bit like the bodyguard then.......

 :D


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 10:45:26
On the subject of Bodyguard, it grew on me and was a decent plot twist at the end.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 11:26:15
On the subject of Bodyguard, it grew on me and was a decent plot twist at the end.

I must confess we only watched the last one last night and after the lather in the media it was a bit meh really?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 16:30:27
The new Netflix series "Maniac".

Fucking waste of a few hours for me, rubbish plot, confusing and rubbish ending.


Title: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 16:51:15
I binge watched that when I was off Ill Monday. Started off ok but slowly turned into I don't know what... it's like watching Star Trek TNG but realising 90% of the show is a hollodeck episode.

The ending....I can't help feel I missed some hidden meaning.... but I missed it big time if I did!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 16:52:54
The ending....I can't help feel I missed some hidden meaning.... but I missed it big time if I did!
If you missed it then I missed it too!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 19:53:37
Just finished the Bodyguard, meh

Started off well but then went into the realms of ridiculousness. Certainly not a patch on Line of Duty, I believe they are the work of the same creators


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Friday, October 12, 2018, 16:44:55
Same writer.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Friday, October 12, 2018, 16:48:21
So.......being a massive 'Office' fan & never having seen the American version which is best?

Same. Couldn't bare to watch the American one for ages, but a mate who also loved the UK one recommended it and said it was amazing. I'm about to begin series 3 and there have been a few episodes whose plot mimics some of the story in the UK one, but apparently from here the plot lines go off and do their own thing, and new characters come in to great effect.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, October 12, 2018, 17:11:24
Watched all 8 episodes of "Killing Eve" over the last 2 days on BBC.

Quite entertaining, was told it would grab me as breaking Bad did, it didn't, its not THAT good but well worth a watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, October 15, 2018, 11:15:30
Doctor Who.

(yes yes, its a kids show)

While the UK seems to be wanking over Jodie Whittaker's performance, I just can't warm to it. Breathless dizzy doctor.

I could however wan. oh, you know.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, October 15, 2018, 11:27:08
Watched all 8 episodes of "Killing Eve" over the last 2 days on BBC.

Quite entertaining, was told it would grab me as breaking Bad did, it didn't, its not THAT good but well worth a watch.
I enjoyed Killing Eve, well worth a watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, October 15, 2018, 12:16:28
I enjoyed Killing Eve, well worth a watch.

+1, its very very good, she plays a very good (and rather aesthetically pleasing) psychopath...


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Monday, October 15, 2018, 12:27:41
I started watching it but had to stop, it was just so fetched and it wound me up.

Wish I could list reasons (it was some weeks back) but I don’t recall any, well apart form the fact she was an intelligent calculating killer on one had and infuriatingly dirt stupid on the other - which was also true of other characters

It also felt like it didn’t know whether it was a bit of comic fun or a serious drama (that maybe poked fun at itself?).


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, October 15, 2018, 12:42:39
Doctor Who.

(yes yes, its a kids show)

While the UK seems to be wanking over Jodie Whittaker's performance, I just can't warm to it. Breathless dizzy doctor.

I could however wan. oh, you know.
I am not a fan of Jodie Whittaker at all, I think shes done ok as the Doctor, nothing more nothing less, its not the fact that its a female doctor its the fact that its her. Also the huge amount of fake Yorkshire accents by all piss me off (Brad Walsh excepted and of course JW herself who is a Yorkie).


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, October 15, 2018, 12:45:51
I started watching it but had to stop, it was just so fetched and it wound me up.

Wish I could list reasons (it was some weeks back) but I don’t recall any, well apart form the fact she was an intelligent calculating killer on one had and infuriatingly dirt stupid on the other - which was also true of other characters

It also felt like it didn’t know whether it was a bit of comic fun or a serious drama (that maybe poked fun at itself?).
I think part of it that I did like was that it didn't take itself overly seriously and was a comic drama.

As for far fetched....Exhibit A. Game of thrones. Exhibit B. Walking dead. ;)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: pauld on Monday, October 15, 2018, 14:11:11
Doctor Who.

(yes yes, its a kids show)

While the UK seems to be wanking over Jodie Whittaker's performance, I just can't warm to it. Breathless dizzy doctor.
tbf, while I'd agree the first couple of episodes haven't been great, they usually aren't, they usually use take a couple of episodes to establish the new characters (Dr and assistants) then pick up after that.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, October 15, 2018, 14:19:04
true enough. here's hoping


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Monday, October 15, 2018, 14:21:53
As for far fetched....Exhibit A. Game of thrones. Exhibit B. Walking dead. ;)

Well indeed, but we go into them knowing they’re not remotely attached to reality.

And by far fetched, I meant convenient sets of circumstances, or how intelligent people do really stupid shit. Like when eve’s colleague in the hat follows a supposedly ruthless assassin, laughably badly, into a night club unarmed. He works for mi5 and he’s a spy, it was like he’d had a lobotomy.

Regarding liking it as a comic drama that’s fair enough, I suppose I expected something more serious, I guess. Don’t know. It just felt a bit confused in my opinion.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, October 15, 2018, 17:19:37
It just felt a bit confused in my opinion.
I think it was a drama with a bit of comic interludes but I understand what you are saying, took 3 or 4 episodes for me to be bothered by the characters and yes not a lot of depth to it but I did find it entertaining. Despite several plot holes.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, 07:32:28
Been watching Jessica Jones on Netflix.

Not really into the whole Marvel thing but I've enjoyed it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, October 18, 2018, 08:56:31
I know hes a bit like marmite but we've been watching Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father on Netflix.
This is the 2nd installment and its just as good as the first.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Friday, October 26, 2018, 19:41:24
Fuck me. This Stand Up to Cancer is a hard watch at times.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, October 28, 2018, 22:11:27
Inside No. 9 Live 👏🏼


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, October 29, 2018, 13:50:54
Binge watched The Haunting of Hill House over the weekend.

Well worth a watch. I wouldn't say it was overly scary per-se but a few jumpy moments and just an all round decent watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Monday, October 29, 2018, 14:41:46
Inside No. 9 Live 👏🏼

Not got round to watching yet but IN9 ha been awesome stuff. Did you ever watch Psychoville?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Monday, October 29, 2018, 16:05:37
Not got round to watching yet but IN9 ha been awesome stuff. Did you ever watch Psychoville?

Yup. I’m a Shearsmith, Pemberton (and Gatiss/Dyson) fan.

I’m not sure you’ll get a full appreciation of the live event on iplayer but still a fun viewing.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Monday, October 29, 2018, 17:20:12
Went to see the league of gentlemen live back in September.  Was rather excellent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Monday, October 29, 2018, 17:40:28
Went to see the league of gentlemen live back in September.  Was rather excellent.

Saw their live show several years ago now and likewise. Excellent. I would love Pemberton to pen a darker version of Benidorm. I think that would have some legs in it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Monday, November 12, 2018, 18:36:47
Anyone happen to know where I can snaffle a download of this Stig of the Dump (2002) from please?!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, 14:27:57
Been watching Jessica Jones on Netflix.

Not really into the whole Marvel thing but I've enjoyed it.

It does have a certain aesthetic quality....  ;)

We have worked our way through Homecoming on Amazon (OK) and have now moved onto The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel which is looking quite good after two episodes.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, 14:42:39
I'm not ashamed to admit I've mostly enjoyed Netflix Chilling Adventure Of Sabrina :)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, 14:43:12
 :no:


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, November 15, 2018, 10:33:22
I'm not ashamed to admit I've mostly enjoyed Netflix Chilling Adventure Of Sabrina :)

I love the original but this reboot looks quality.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, November 15, 2018, 10:36:50
it's different. quite dark in places without going into, say, the TWD baseball bat scene violence. far from that.

good underlying story arch adds  'story of the week'  episodes later - inevitable and not too bad


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, November 15, 2018, 10:45:20
started to re-watch Peep show from the beginning. Still just a good 2nd time round.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, November 15, 2018, 10:54:56
started to re-watch Peep show from the beginning. Still just a good 2nd time round.

I binged watched it all a month or so ago.
The later series were better than I remember, found them a bit meh at the time.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Thursday, November 15, 2018, 11:09:12
I've just re-watched all five seasons of Breaking Bad. Probably even better the second time around when you notice all of the foreshadowing.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Monday, November 19, 2018, 16:16:35
Driven : The Billy Monger Story on BBC

Horrific crash & injuries, yet his positivity is immense.



Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, November 19, 2018, 16:25:51
Driven : The Billy Monger Story on BBC

Horrific crash & injuries, yet his positivity is immense.


Watched a snippet of this and i swear someone was cutting onions. For a 17 year old to go through that and still have that kind of determination is incredible.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, November 19, 2018, 16:28:32
I binged watched it all a month or so ago.
The later series were better than I remember, found them a bit meh at the time.
The more i watch, the more i realize how weed i smoked back in that time of my life. Its like watching a new show. I know i've watched it, but i don't remember half the stuff that's happened :-)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Bewster on Monday, November 19, 2018, 17:10:12
Watched a snippet of this and i swear someone was cutting onions. For a 17 year old to go through that and still have that kind of determination is incredible.

There is a bit in it when they interview his surgeon, who in my opinion was close to tears due to Billy's attitude.

I hope he makes it to F1, he will be a true people's champion (not that he isn't already)


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Thursday, December 6, 2018, 19:16:17
To Good To Go Down. Documentary on Man Utd from the 1968 European Cup winning team until the got promoted back to the old Div1 after being relegated. Really, really interesting as well as being nostalgic.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Friday, December 7, 2018, 10:28:54
Just watched the first episode of Out of Their Skins - documentary about the history of black footballers in UK from 1978.

Even though football was a major part of my life then, as a young man I honestly either didn’t notice the racism or blocked it out. Or, maybe even worse, I thought of it as nothing out of the usual at that time.

Fair fucks to those young black fellas who turned such a negative into a positive. Not sure I could have.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Friday, December 7, 2018, 11:01:43
Rewatching Humans from the start to refrensh before watching series 3 for the first time. Proper decent British scifi is a rare breed.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, December 7, 2018, 16:35:18
Rewatching Humans from the start to refrensh before watching series 3 for the first time. Proper decent British scifi is a rare breed.

Agree with you there. Not a bad shout that!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, 00:09:06
Enjoyed 'The Informer' on the BBC. Another good thriller, there seem to be a lot around at the moment.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Trashbat? on Saturday, December 15, 2018, 11:03:34
Started watching Sunderland ‘til I die on Netflix last night, up to episode 4 and Coleman has just taken over.
Worth a watch as its more down to earth than the Man City one.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Monday, December 24, 2018, 08:37:16
Fantastic news if you like this. Imo better than Vikings, as good as that is.

https://winteriscoming.net/2018/12/21/last-kingdom-renewed-season-4/


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Monday, December 24, 2018, 08:42:30
Fantastic news if you like this. Imo better than Vikings, as good as that is.

https://winteriscoming.net/2018/12/21/last-kingdom-renewed-season-4/
Only just found out that season 3 moved from BBC to Netflix!

Suppose I'll have to get that now too!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: suttonred on Monday, December 24, 2018, 08:59:25
Season 3 is excellent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Monday, December 24, 2018, 12:19:32
I've got A Very English Affair and Maniac to watch, anyone seen either?


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, December 24, 2018, 12:42:49
found maniac a good premise but never really fulfilled it's early potential.

however it's got good reviews all round, so maybe it's just me


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Monday, December 24, 2018, 18:07:33
Just looked at tomorrow’s TV, fuck me.

I remember (just) when Xmas Day TV was decent, now just the same old shite year after year.

Always relied on the TV being decent so didn’t have to talk to the family


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, 17:11:22
Great to see Luther back on the telly last night. Gruesome as usual.

Mrs Audrey was also pleased Idris Elba was back!


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, 20:30:16
Great to see Luther back on the telly last night. Gruesome as usual.

Mrs Audrey was also pleased Idris Elba was back!
Never watched it. Was out of the country when it first came out. Heard good reports so am binge watching. Series 1 episodes 1-4 done - Quite enjoying it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, 21:35:14
Watched Sunderland Til I Die on Netflix - first couple of episodes were a bit meh I thought but then it really drew me in (I guess when it became apparent how much shit they were in that season). Highly recommend for a look behind the scenes type of thing (apparently the Man City one is more of an advert  than any actual nitty gritty, but haven't watched it yet).


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, 21:55:58
Great to see Luther back on the telly last night. Gruesome as usual.

Mrs Audrey was also pleased Idris Elba was back!
I was quite disappointed in last nights episode, better tonight though.
Alice’s accent seems different though and I can’t not hear it.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, 22:10:44
Watched Sunderland Til I Die on Netflix - first couple of episodes were a bit meh I thought but then it really drew me in (I guess when it became apparent how much shit they were in that season). Highly recommend for a look behind the scenes type of thing (apparently the Man City one is more of an advert  than any actual nitty gritty, but haven't watched it yet).

I've got Netflix free for a month so have watched both of these recently. Really enjoyed both but the Sunderland one was particularly good. Chris Coleman is quite David Brent.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Thursday, January 3, 2019, 22:59:42
The Bros documentary on the iPlayer is amazing, superb unintentional comedy but also some good serious stuff too.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, January 4, 2019, 09:44:58
Great to see Luther back on the telly last night. Gruesome as usual.

Mrs Audrey was also pleased Idris Elba was back!
Really enjoying Luther, shame they are so short but i think thats what makes them so gripping.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, January 4, 2019, 09:45:24
Watched Sunderland Til I Die on Netflix - first couple of episodes were a bit meh I thought but then it really drew me in (I guess when it became apparent how much shit they were in that season). Highly recommend for a look behind the scenes type of thing (apparently the Man City one is more of an advert  than any actual nitty gritty, but haven't watched it yet).

Been looking for a good comedy for a while, this will do.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Friday, January 4, 2019, 10:09:53
I stumbled upon Life in Pieces which I found funny. Similar to Modern Family.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Saturday, January 5, 2019, 00:25:20
The Bros documentary on the iPlayer is amazing, superb unintentional comedy but also some good serious stuff too.

Just watched this too. Matt Goss had me in stitches


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Saturday, January 5, 2019, 10:33:11
One of my favourites was, "The letters H-O-M-E are so important to me because they epitomise home."


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Costanza on Saturday, January 5, 2019, 11:20:55
Two strong work ethics but their Kryptonite seems to be each-others company.

The Stevie Wonder line....

...and the bulldog painting.

Man oh man.

Probably brought back a lot of memories for Craig Logan (if he watched it).


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Thursday, January 10, 2019, 12:43:14
Used to enjoy silent witness but that's gone down the shitter like Dr who and walking dead.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, January 11, 2019, 10:05:00
Watched the 2 short seasons of Top Boy the last coulpe days. Really enjoyed it. Some choice acting and plot lines worth a watch.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Berniman on Friday, January 11, 2019, 10:38:49
Watched the 2 short seasons of Top Boy the last coulpe days. Really enjoyed it. Some choice acting and plot lines worth a watch.

Agree, tis very good.  Very similar to informer in the way it was portrayed, albeit different subjects.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Friday, January 11, 2019, 10:44:47
Finished watching series 2 of Making a Murderer, which I didn't expect to be worth watching as I'd felt the story was pretty much done. Turns out I was very wrong.

It could be because the first series is no longer fresh in my mind, but I think I enjoyed it more then the first series; Zellner is great. And it makes you dislike Ken Kratz and his girly voice even more.


Title: Re: Telly Programs
Post by: Ardiles on Friday, January 11, 2019, 10:52:48
Can someone pls change this thread to 'Telly Programmes'?  I'm feeling pedantic and it's really bugging me.

http://www.future-perfect.co.uk/grammar-tip/is-it-program-or-programme/


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Friday, January 11, 2019, 11:40:04
Can someone pls change this thread to 'Telly Programmes'?  I'm feeling pedantic and it's really bugging me.

http://www.future-perfect.co.uk/grammar-tip/is-it-program-or-programme/

There you go mate


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Tails on Friday, January 11, 2019, 11:43:49
lolz


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bewster on Friday, January 11, 2019, 12:01:57
Just started to watch Black Mirror (Yes I am late to the party as usual)

Reminds me of Tales of The Unexpected from years ago.


Title: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, January 11, 2019, 12:56:01
Ardiles, you're old enough to know better...


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, January 11, 2019, 12:57:20
Quote from: Bewster
Just started to watch Black Mirror (Yes I am late to the party as usual)

Reminds me of Tales of The Unexpected from years ago.

yup. very good it is too

have you got to the Prime Minister one yet ?! (no spoilers)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bewster on Friday, January 11, 2019, 13:50:13
Yes I have.......squeal


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Friday, January 11, 2019, 14:01:05
Black Mirror is fucking amazing. So many memorable moments.

Shut Up And Dance is so fucked up


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Ardiles on Friday, January 11, 2019, 14:21:26
There you go mate

I'm crying now.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Ardiles on Friday, January 11, 2019, 14:23:38
Black Mirror is the product of a very talented and, probably, slightly disturbed mind.  It's quite difficult to watch sometimes.  Charlie Brooker, take a bow.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, January 11, 2019, 14:27:39
Black Mirror is the product of a very talented and, probably, slightly disturbed mind.  It's quite difficult to watch sometimes.  Charlie Brooker, take a bow.

That's what being married to Konnie Huq does to you....


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, January 11, 2019, 15:11:40
Black Mirror is fucking amazing. So many memorable moments.

Shut Up And Dance is so fucked up

Totally agree, it's an awesome bit of telly.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, January 11, 2019, 15:17:38
Quote from: Bewster
Yes I have.......squeal

:)

and to think he wrote that before Cameron's piggate


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Tails on Friday, January 11, 2019, 16:37:44
I watched the first few episodes of Black Mirror at the start of last year and didn't get round to finishing it. Started back up on New Years Day and was absolutely hooked. Really a superb show, a dark take on how society is these days which is probably what makes it so disturbing.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, January 11, 2019, 16:44:32
I watched the first few episodes of Black Mirror at the start of last year and didn't get round to finishing it. Started back up on New Years Day and was absolutely hooked. Really a superb show, a dark take on how society is these days which is probably what makes it so disturbing.

It's because it's all the more closer to the truth, than many of us feel comfortable with/want to believe. Almost unhealthily compelling.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, January 21, 2019, 12:19:16
Anybody else watched "You" on Netflix?

Thought it was pretty decent for a 10 part psychopathic 'love' story.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, January 21, 2019, 12:35:11
Been binge watching Luther to see what all the fuss was about.

Really enjoyed series 1-3, is that as good as it gets?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, January 21, 2019, 14:08:27
Season 4 is only 2 episodes, not seen 5 yet. Fucking excellent show.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bewster on Monday, January 21, 2019, 16:17:41
Sex Education was also very enjoyable.



Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, January 21, 2019, 16:21:27
Sex Education was also very enjoyable.

Interesting, watched the first episode wasn't sure which way it would go. Will watch some more.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Monday, January 21, 2019, 16:58:31
Been binge watching Luther to see what all the fuss was about.

Really enjoyed series 1-3, is that as good as it gets?
Yeah, you have definitely seen the best 3 series. The other 2 are definitely worth watching though.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: tans on Monday, January 21, 2019, 17:30:22
Sex Education was also very enjoyable.



Just watching this now. Quite amusing


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Monday, January 21, 2019, 20:56:27
Been binge watching Luther to see what all the fuss was about.

Really enjoyed series 1-3, is that as good as it gets?

The 5th was probably my favourite so definitely stick with it


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bewster on Monday, January 21, 2019, 22:21:25
Interesting, watched the first episode wasn't sure which way it would go. Will watch some more.

You need to give it to episode 3 - thats when I thought it started to get really enjoyable


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 09:33:23
Yeah, you have definitely seen the best 3 series. The other 2 are definitely worth watching though.

The 5th was probably my favourite so definitely stick with it

I definitely plan to continue, I was just curious if it remained as good. For example I personally felt i could have stopped watching Breaking Bad after the 4th series as I thought Series 5 was a bit silly and ruined it a little for me.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Thursday, January 24, 2019, 11:27:48
SAS: Who Dares Wins.

Very interesting.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, January 28, 2019, 10:05:46
The Punisher season 2. Frank is back  :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 20:35:08
So my mate wrote Warren, starring Martin Clunes, which was on BBC1 last night

Naturally I was therefore hoping it would be good and it would be the start of a successful comedy writing career for him.

It was fucking crap


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: REDBUCK on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 20:49:32
So have you been a mate and told him that. :D


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 21:20:24
It's not exactly being universally praised on social media :)

That said, Clunes...BBC1.. somebody liked it in teeveeland


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 21:32:56
So have you been a mate and told him that. :D

Just a general well done, you worked hard for this blah blah blah so far


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 00:32:45
The new Alan Partridge was great. On iPlayer if you missed it on Monday.

When he introduced the seal expert, and the train toilet kata were brilliant.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 09:36:48
Yeah I though it decent enough, always prefer the stuff with his off screen life though, Travel Tavern etc


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, March 7, 2019, 11:46:06
Leaving Neverland.

Fucking uncomfortable viewing to say the least.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, March 7, 2019, 12:45:41
The new Alan Partridge was great. On iPlayer if you missed it on Monday.

When he introduced the seal expert, and the train toilet kata were brilliant.

Must admit the second one was a bit meh....


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, March 7, 2019, 12:47:50
finding it a bit too cringe. I know AP is supposed to be like that to an extent.

it's miles off whatever series the Travelodge one was..


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, March 7, 2019, 12:56:12
finding it a bit too cringe. I know AP is supposed to be like that to an extent.

it's miles off whatever series the Travelodge one was..

I wonder whether its because  Peter Baynham and Armando Iannucci  are not involved this time, its gone down hill a lot since they dropped out after I'm Alan Partridge with the only good thing being the film which they had some involvement in....

On the plus side the lass he presents with is very aesthetically pleasing!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, March 7, 2019, 13:04:10
The new series is fine.

"Evolution not revolution."
- Tony Hares (1997)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Thursday, March 7, 2019, 14:02:02
Abducted in plain sight on Netflix. What the fucking fuck?! It’s insane. The number of times me and the missus paused it to speak of the absolute fuckheadedness of the people in it. Makes me angry.

Leaving Neverland.

Fucking uncomfortable viewing to say the least.

Going to download the American version as apparently there’s an hour more footage.

Sounds harrowing though and I mightn’t have the stomach for it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, March 7, 2019, 14:14:50
Going to download the American version as apparently there’s an hour more footage.

Sounds harrowing though and I mightn’t have the stomach for it.
2nd part is tonight making it 4 hours in total, its difficult to watch at times and extremely graphic in descriptions such as "Michael always enjoyed us bending over in front of him while pulling our buttocks apart so he could maturbate then making us squeeze his nipples while he finished himself off" that sort of graphic can be far too much for some to stomach.

When both the blokes described pretty much exactly the same type of abuse almost word for word in seperate interviews it does make you think it probably is true.

Warning - It gets much worse after the first hour.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: swindonmaniac on Thursday, March 7, 2019, 14:50:28
2nd part is tonight making it 4 hours in total, its difficult to watch at times and extremely graphic in descriptions such as "Michael always enjoyed us bending over in front of him while pulling our buttocks apart so he could maturbate then making us squeeze his nipples while he finished himself off" that sort of graphic can be far too much for some to stomach.

When both the blokes described pretty much exactly the same type of abuse almost word for word in seperate interviews it does make you think it probably is true.

Warning - It gets much worse after the first hour.
Doesn't bear thinking about !.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, March 7, 2019, 15:00:26
I'm pretty stoic with the kind of dramas I like (cop shows!), so I have been enjoying Shetland and Baptsiste on BBC. Looking forward to the new series of Line of Duty, although I fear it may be one series too far.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Friday, March 8, 2019, 21:25:20
Halfway through Ricky Gervais’ new offering After Life.

Really superb stuff, goes from belly aching laughs to awful side of grief in a second


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Sunday, March 10, 2019, 08:14:45
Halfway through Ricky Gervais’ new offering After Life.

Really superb stuff, goes from belly aching laughs to awful side of grief in a second

I watched the first one last night, looks really good and made me laugh and cry already.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Costanza on Sunday, March 10, 2019, 08:58:23
I got through the six 'After Life' episodes very easily. Very watchable.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: herthab on Sunday, March 10, 2019, 12:40:20
I got through the six 'After Life' episodes very easily. Very watchable.

Yep. If you're a fan of Gervais, particularly his old XFM shows and podcasts with Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington, there's a lot in After Life you'll have already heard. That didn't hamper my enjoyment though, very funny but also moving in parts, with a great cast.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Sunday, March 10, 2019, 14:45:15
Just finished it myself, thought it was brilliant - would even go as far as saying it’s his best work.
On to series 2 of White Gold now.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: StfcRusty on Sunday, March 10, 2019, 19:14:48
New Netflix sporting documentary series called Losers.  Episode 2 is about Torquay United's last minute escape from relegation out of the football league in 1987.  Kenny Allen is interviewed and features throughout.  He looks about 100 now.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: pauld on Monday, April 1, 2019, 09:30:59
New series of Line of Duty kicked off last night, already looks like it's going to be a belter


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Monday, April 1, 2019, 09:34:29
New series of Line of Duty kicked off last night, already looks like it's going to be a belter
Brilliant start I thought - Stephen Graham is brilliant in roles like this.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Monday, April 1, 2019, 10:02:04
Line of Duty.
Might just be me, but the 'good guys' don't come across as particularly likeable?

I was rooting for the Thandie Newton character in the last series, but there might have been hormonal reasons for that.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, April 1, 2019, 10:11:39
I'm sure it was really obvious but I completely missed the twist at the end of the first episode. Its already gripping!

Finished off Baptiste last night as well which I really enjoyed.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Monday, April 1, 2019, 10:15:57
Line of Duty.
Might just be me, but the 'good guys' don't come across as particularly likeable?

I was rooting for the Thandie Newton character in the last series, but there might have been hormonal reasons for that.

I’m guessing the writers want you to think that Hastings could be “H” but I’m not buying that.

So bloody good though, series 6 has already been commissioned so I assume we won’t know who the wrong’un is yet


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: pauld on Monday, April 1, 2019, 10:42:47
Line of Duty.
Might just be me, but the 'good guys' don't come across as particularly likeable?
I quite like that, life isn't black and white, everyone has flaws.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, April 1, 2019, 11:43:56
Started watching the umbrella academy on Netflix.

Its ok, but from the first 2 episodes its too similar to Heroes in my opinion


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Monday, April 1, 2019, 20:24:06
Wasn't thrilled by the start of series 2 of White Gold but it got better as it went on. Can just see series 3 (if there is one) being White Gold but with a tinge of Benidorm to it.

Also been watching Fleabag which is fucking brilliant.


Title: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, April 1, 2019, 20:26:53
W-Windows

love fleabag, accidently catching the last 5 minutes of Warren ( :(  ) before Partridge


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Monday, April 1, 2019, 20:27:38
Started watching the umbrella academy on Netflix.

Its ok, but from the first 2 episodes its too similar to Heroes in my opinion

I watched and really liked it. Probably helped that I expected it to be shit and no one had recommended it though.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Monday, April 1, 2019, 20:40:44
accidently catching the last 5 minutes of Warren ( :(  ) before Partridge

I mentioned earlier in the thread that my mate is one of the co-writers.

Haven’t seen him in person since it first aired so i’ve still working on my “it’s really good” face


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: pauld on Monday, April 1, 2019, 22:04:06
I mentioned earlier in the thread that my mate is one of the co-writers.

Haven’t seen him in person since it first aired so i’ve still working on my “it’s really good” face
That's going to take some work.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 19:37:55
I take it the writing/acting in Line of Duty improves as it progresses as 3 episodes into series one currently and it’s really not that impressive. Will stick with it for a bit longer though.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 19:40:14
I take it the writing/acting in Line of Duty improves as it progresses as 3 episodes into series one currently and it’s really not that impressive. Will stick with it for a bit longer though.

Series 1 is probably the worst of the lot. Definitely stick with it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 19:44:03
Completely agree, gets better with each series IMO. This current one is shaping up to be the best


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: @mwooly63 on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 20:16:32
Completely agree, gets better with each series IMO. This current one is shaping up to be the best

Series 3 for me the best


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, April 11, 2019, 10:08:30
I see Brexit has been renewed for another series :D


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, April 11, 2019, 10:32:03
I see Brexit has been renewed for another series :D

Not sure about it, the story lines have got evermore ridiculous, unbelievable and frankly embarrassing!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, April 11, 2019, 10:39:29
Not sure about it, the story lines have got evermore ridiculous, unbelievable and frankly embarrassing!

They've got the bad guys spot on though!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Red Frog on Thursday, April 11, 2019, 10:55:38
They've got the bad guys spot on though!

Even if their names are a bit of a Pythonesque piss-take of Tory stereotypes: Gove, Leadsom, Rees-Mogg and  ;) ;) François. Yeah, right, those are credible aren't they.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Thursday, April 11, 2019, 18:37:21
Halfway through Ricky Gervais’ new offering After Life.

Really superb stuff, goes from belly aching laughs to awful side of grief in a second

Just finished episode 4.. excellent stuff.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, April 12, 2019, 09:22:52
Just finished episode 4.. excellent stuff.
Its a brilliant series, renewed for a 2nd series too.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Friday, April 12, 2019, 13:54:10
I got TV back last night, after a couple of weeks without it. Watched 'My F***ing Tourette's Family' on C4, about a family from Bicester with two boys with Tourette's. The best verbal tick was whilst walking through a theme park and the 7 year-old points at his Mum and yells, "She had a BANGING shit this morning."

Joking aside the Mum was amazing and it made life much more challenging for them.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Friday, April 12, 2019, 15:15:43
The funniest, but also most touching, thing Ive ever heard regarding tourettes is a girl called Jess Thom who goes under the banner Tourettes hero.  Her interview with Richard Herring on his RHLSTP podcast had me in tears both from the way she dealt with her tics and the way she described growing up and facing it.

Well worth seeking it out on itunes or acast etc.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 10:58:26
Into series 2 of Line of Duty now. Some of the lines still quite jarring and Kate can't act for shit, but some proper shocking scenes have made this all the more gripping. I won't post spoilers but I had to re-watch the end of episode one (S2) a few times.

Bloody love Keeley Hawes as well.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 12:08:19
I got TV back last night, after a couple of weeks without it. Watched 'My F***ing Tourette's Family' on C4, about a family from Bicester with two boys with Tourette's. The best verbal tick was whilst walking through a theme park and the 7 year-old points at his Mum and yells, "She had a BANGING shit this morning."

Joking aside the Mum was amazing and it made life much more challenging for them.

I watched that, fair play to them.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 12:41:34
Into series 2 of Line of Duty now. Some of the lines still quite jarring and Kate can't act for shit, but some proper shocking scenes have made this all the more gripping. I won't post spoilers but I had to re-watch the end of episode one (S2) a few times.

Bloody love Keeley Hawes as well.

I must admit that whilst I watch LoD I don't think its the masterpiece that many make it out to be, its alright and all that but some of the story lines are nonsensical and as you say the acting quite crap in certain parts!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 08:26:24
Its a brilliant series, renewed for a 2nd series too.

I'm not quite sure where they can go with a 2nd series.. seemed to be finished off well.

Still, I'm sure it'll be worth watching.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Thursday, April 18, 2019, 12:46:41
I'm not quite sure where they can go with a 2nd series.. seemed to be finished off well.

Still, I'm sure it'll be worth watching.

It has it's moments, but he literally causes the death of someone on his nice little road to acceptance and happiness and he's ok with that in the end? Self important cunt.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, May 2, 2019, 10:24:41
The missus and 6 year old, and me a little less so are in to Nailed It in Netflix, its basically comedy Bake Off!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Friday, May 3, 2019, 09:50:13
I binge watched 'Don't forget the driver' recently and thought it was superb.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, May 3, 2019, 09:53:35
I binge watched 'Don't forget the driver' recently and thought it was superb.
Really? me and the missus found it hard going and didn't enjoy it much. Normally we really like Toby Jones stuff but that left us flat.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Friday, May 3, 2019, 09:55:39
I thought it rolled along nicely and was a typical Toby Jones offering. Not for everyone I guess...


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, May 3, 2019, 10:23:56
I thought it rolled along nicely and was a typical Toby Jones offering. Not for everyone I guess...
Normally I love Toby Jones mild mannered stuff like Detectorists but I just thought the plot didn't actually really go anywhere. It won't stop me watch more of his writings though.

Marvellous, which I know he didn't write, that was indeed marvellous.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, May 3, 2019, 10:35:50
Brooklyn Nine Nine is our go to comedy at the moment. Little slow to the party as i tried it a couple of times but couldn't get into it at first.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Friday, May 3, 2019, 13:42:58
Normally I love Toby Jones mild mannered stuff like Detectorists but I just thought the plot didn't actually really go anywhere. It won't stop me watch more of his writings though.

Marvellous, which I know he didn't write, that was indeed marvellous.

Yeah that was ace!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Friday, May 3, 2019, 13:48:17
Halfway through Ricky Gervais’ new offering After Life.

Really superb stuff, goes from belly aching laughs to awful side of grief in a second
Just started watching this. Very sweet and sour.

Kid in school playground to Gervais outside ‘Pedo, pedo’

Gervais to kid ‘If I was a pedo you’d be safe you tubby ginger cunt’



Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Saturday, May 4, 2019, 06:48:07
Brooklyn Nine Nine is our go to comedy at the moment. Little slow to the party as i tried it a couple of times but couldn't get into it at first.

Probably my favourite comedy series of recent times.

Currently bingeing season 5 after it took an absolute age to come to Netflix.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, 19:21:03
Just catching up on the latest line of duty series. 3 episodes in and it's all go so far. Good stuff.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: suttonred on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, 19:22:44
Just catching up on the latest line of duty series. 3 episodes in and it's all go so far. Good stuff.

Watched the first episode and found it boring. Too many acronyms that meant nothing to me.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, 19:32:51
Watched the first episode and found it boring. Too many acronyms that meant nothing to me.

They only use a handful, and it's easy to follow once you know what they are.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Private Fraser on Thursday, May 30, 2019, 20:25:26
Anyone watching Chernobyl? Gripping viewing.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Thursday, May 30, 2019, 21:11:34
Really enjoying Ozark on Netflix at the moment.


Title: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, May 30, 2019, 21:23:33
Quote
Anyone watching Chernobyl? Gripping viewing.
yup. .

Was 12 when it happened, so knew it was a big thing if not fully immersed in the facts  

Piked up bits and pieces over the years, but the scale of disbelief in the facts from the Russians, and the cover up after is a bit of a surprise.

I know there's an element of dramatisation, but the level of accuracy is very very high from what I've read.

A couple of the characters are make believe, e.g. the women scientist is representative of the Russian scientific community that solved why the reactor exploded.

apparently the 'Joker' robot is still in a rubbish heap in Chernobyl, somewhat 'hot'


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Friday, May 31, 2019, 08:26:51
Only seen one episode, but having a lot of fun imagining Paul Ritter playing his role as the dad from Friday night dinner

Shit on it, the bloody core just bloody exploded


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, May 31, 2019, 08:35:19
Chernobyl started slowly but has turned out to be brilliantly gripping, watching the blame game and who not to tell etc is excellent viewing if uncomfortable at times.

Can't wait for the last episode in a few days time.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: pauld on Friday, May 31, 2019, 08:46:00
The photos of the abandoned town of Pripyat, especially the theme park, are worth a look

https://www.theguardian.com/cities/gallery/2016/apr/05/inside-abandoned-city-pripyat-30-years-chernobyl-in-pictures

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2019/apr/10/nuclear-wasteland-inside-chernobyl-exclusion-zone-in-pictures-pripyat-david-mcmillan


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, May 31, 2019, 08:59:09
yup. .

Was 12 when it happened, so knew it was a big thing if not fully immersed in the facts 

Piked up bits and pieces over the years, but the scale of disbelief in the facts from the Russians, and the cover up after is a bit of a surprise.

I know there's an element of dramatisation, but the level of accuracy is very very high from what I've read.

A couple of the characters are make believe, e.g. the women scientist is representative of the Russian scientific community that solved why the reactor exploded.

apparently the 'Joker' robot is still in a rubbish heap in Chernobyl, somewhat 'hot'

Haven't watched it - whats it actually on, however The S*n feeling it necessary to point this out perhaps explains how they view the would knowledge of their readership and says a lot about where the media think we are in this country?

https://twitter.com/TheSun/status/1133775728535834624


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Friday, May 31, 2019, 09:00:12
Only seen one episode, but having a lot of fun imagining Paul Ritter playing his role as the dad from Friday night dinner

Shit on it, the bloody core just bloody exploded

The missus said almost your exact words out loud when that happened.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Friday, May 31, 2019, 09:00:42
Chernobyl has been fascinating to watch.

Never knew much about the background before.
I was in Snowdonia on a field trip when the fallout was due to arrive.
Not good for the local hill farms at the time.



Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Private Fraser on Friday, May 31, 2019, 09:16:20
I'm only up to Episode 3, so no 'spoilers' please.

That said, have been reading up on it to do a bit of fact-checking:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chernobyl_disaster

Let's hope they get Hinkley Point right!

While watching Episode 3 last night, was racking my brain trying to remember where I had seen the coal miners' leader before.  Had to look it up.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, May 31, 2019, 09:20:36
Must admit I remember it well when it happened, I was 20 and working at the football club at the time and I remember having a chat with Lou Macari about it on the way to work.

It was a concern but none of us were overly bothered, but then none of us actually knew the extent of the problem mostly due to the Russian penchant for absolute secrecy and how bad it actually could have been.

Frightening when you think back TBH.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Friday, May 31, 2019, 09:21:19
While watching Episode 3 last night, was racking my brain trying to remember where I had seen the coal miners' leader before.  Had to look it up.

The missus got him straight away, even after searching online and seeing him I struggled to see the same person after his weight gain. She also recognised some fat bloke from Brookside in it as well.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, May 31, 2019, 09:25:35
The missus got him straight away, even after searching online and seeing him I struggled to see the same person after his weight gain. She also recognised some fat bloke from Brookside in it as well.
Yeah there are a fair few scousers in it I have noticed, all well known, its a solid Bristish(Swedish) cast.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, 22:28:21
Chernobyl was absolutely brilliant. Just watched the last episode and I'm finding it hard to see how they could have portrayed it better. 10/10


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, 05:15:11
Enjoyed '63 Up' last night, as I have done every 7 years for as long as I can remember. Really interesting to see what has happened since the last update, but sad to see the plight of one of the previously most energetic characters.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, 06:11:03
Quiet like watching first dates. It’s a combo of real lives meets a smattering of reality TV.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, 09:03:42
Chernobyl was absolutely brilliant. Just watched the last episode and I'm finding it hard to see how they could have portrayed it better. 10/10
Indeed.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, 09:35:38
Anyone seen 'the wire'? Any good?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, 10:03:55
Anyone seen 'the wire'? Any good?

Yes. Yes.

You need to give it time, it takes about 3 or 4 episodes before you get into it, then you'll be hooked.

One of the best TV series ever made.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, 10:05:27
Sweet. Watched ep1 but it's a slow burner at the moment.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, 10:47:11
The Wire is my favourite TV show of all time. Season 4 is so, so good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: thedarkprince on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, 17:10:37
Watching The Marvellous Mrs Maisel (Prime) with the missus at the min. Pretty good, with some genuinely funny bits but the second series has been too slow. 2 episodes left and then it’s on to Good Omens. Can’t wait.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Thursday, June 6, 2019, 04:32:38
Yes. Yes.

You need to give it time, it takes about 3 or 4 episodes before you get into it, then you'll be hooked.

One of the best TV series ever made.

It took me a couple more episodes than that but then couldn't stop watching.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: michael on Thursday, June 6, 2019, 10:19:41
The Wire is my favourite TV show of all time. Season 4 is so, so good.

So many great scenes in this show.

Love the "Fuck" crime scene, and the various instances of "sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeit".


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, June 6, 2019, 10:44:20
just watching season 1 of Killing Eve, two to go before Saturday's season 2.

Started well, but I'm currently thinging this is vastly overrated, good not outstanding. Biggest gripe is of the stupidity of the characters, my brian (sic) screaming 'why would you do that'. Bernard from 4 Weddings and Eve being the main culprits.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Thursday, June 6, 2019, 10:49:12
I watched the first two episodes of the new black mirror series last night. The 2nd one was missing something, but the first was superb. A real thought provoker.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, June 6, 2019, 10:56:19
shit! forgot about black mirror! thanks


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Thursday, June 6, 2019, 11:26:42
I watched the first two episodes of the new black mirror series last night. The 2nd one was missing something, but the first was superb. A real thought provoker.

I watched the first one with the wife last night. She was giving me looks as if to say "what do you get up to when you're playing computer games when I've gone to bed".


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Thursday, June 6, 2019, 11:28:02
So many great scenes in this show.

Love the "Fuck" crime scene, and the various instances of "sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeit".

Snoop buying a nail gun is probably my favourite.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: pauld on Thursday, June 6, 2019, 11:32:37
Sweet. Watched ep1 but it's a slow burner at the moment.
It is a bit, but keep at it. Half way through season 1 you'll suddenly realise you're hooked. Ironic, really


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: sir windon on Thursday, June 6, 2019, 20:32:45
Swindon- centred, real crime investigation ‘Conviction - Murder In Suburbia’.   2 hour long episodes recently shown and available on BBC I player. Fascinating, baffling, chilling.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: @mwooly63 on Thursday, June 6, 2019, 21:58:52
Swindon- centred, real crime investigation ‘Conviction - Murder In Suburbia’.   2 hour long episodes recently shown and available on BBC I player. Fascinating, baffling, chilling.

Saw that last year when came out.
Very good


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Friday, June 7, 2019, 21:06:38
Rewatching band of brothers. Just got to episode 9 where they find the concentration camp. It's a great series but this episode is brilliantly moving and very, very sad


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Richie Wellen-Dowd on Monday, June 10, 2019, 08:38:12
shit! forgot about black mirror! thanks

I enjoyed all three episodes. In their own way they all had something about them. Much better than the last series, which I thought was shite.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Monday, June 10, 2019, 08:43:08
I thought the first one was great, the second was 'okay' and the third one was awful.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Richie Wellen-Dowd on Monday, June 10, 2019, 08:49:12
Second one was best for me. They all lacked the edge of some of the early episodes, but interesting nonetheless.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Richie Wellen-Dowd on Monday, June 10, 2019, 08:52:53
I thought the first one was great, the second was 'okay' and the third one was awful.

Sounds like you took something before the first episode, realised you didn't have any more during episode two, then on a major come down by the end of the third  :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bewster on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, 08:33:59
Been watching "Dead to Me" on Netflix.  Enjoyable without taking itself to seriously. The chemistry between the two lead roles is superb.

Also Linda Cardellini is very nice  ;D


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, June 17, 2019, 09:08:02
New Top Gear last night with another new line up. Not sure how i feel after the first episode.

Freddy Flintoft just looked out of place, his presenting seems forced and unnatural and was just a general clown and over "laddish". Paddy was ok, a bit more natural but him a Freddy just didn't do it for me.
I thought Chris Harris would be a prominent presenter taking over from Matt LeBlanc but Paddy and Freddy seemed to almost overshadow him with their "banter".


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: pauld on Monday, June 17, 2019, 09:15:30
New Top Gear last night with another new line up. Not sure how i feel after the first episode.

Freddy Flintoft just looked out of place, his presenting seems forced and unnatural and was just a general clown and over "laddish". Paddy was ok, a bit more natural but him a Freddy just didn't do it for me.
I thought Chris Harris would be a prominent presenter taking over from Matt LeBlanc but Paddy and Freddy seemed to almost overshadow him with their "banter".
Meant to watch this as I really like Flintoff on the podcast he does with Robbie Savage and Matthew Syed, but not overly keen on Paddy Whasissface, mainly because of that godwaful dating gameshow he did. Will try to see it on catchup, might be worth waiting a couple of weeks, always takes a new lineup time to find their groove


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, June 17, 2019, 09:34:52
I thought it was decent, took it back closer to the format when JC was in charge.  Better than LeBlanc who was more false than Freddy was last night, and always turned it into a US cars better than European cars debate, and much better than Evans.

I agree that Freddy is not suited to studio presenting but nor was LeBlanc - He was much better in the filmed stuff though.  I think Chris Harris is the best man to do the actual reviews, enjoyed his piece on the Ferrari and Maclaren.

A shame that they don't seem to be doing a random celebrity in a car though, used to enjoy that, broke up the program a bit.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, June 17, 2019, 09:43:54
I thought it was decent, took it back closer to the format when JC was in charge.  Better than LeBlanc who was more false than Freddy was last night, and always turned it into a US cars better than European cars debate, and much better than Evans.

I agree that Freddy is not suited to studio presenting but nor was LeBlanc - He was much better in the filmed stuff though.  I think Chris Harris is the best man to do the actual reviews, enjoyed his piece on the Ferrari and Maclaren.

A shame that they don't seem to be doing a random celebrity in a car though, used to enjoy that, broke up the program a bit.

I think because it was the first week they wanted to do a "special"type episode. Next week i believe there will be 2 guests and the track lap segment as per the traditional setup.



Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, June 17, 2019, 10:03:52
I think because it was the first week they wanted to do a "special"type episode. Next week i believe there will be 2 guests and the track lap segment as per the traditional setup.



Ah, cool.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 10:06:16
Watched short 6 episode German comedy (satirical) on Netflix called "How to sell drugs online (fast)"

Worth a watch.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 10:09:11
Just finished Killing Eve season 2, even now not sure whether it is really good or just absurd!

The lack of little denim shorts this series may have clouded my viewpoint?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 10:17:03
Just finished Killing Eve season 2, even now not sure whether it is really good or just absurd!

The lack of little denim shorts this series may have clouded my viewpoint?
Ditto, only watched it because the missus enjoys it and i couldn't quite decide myself.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 10:21:27
Just finished Killing Eve season 2, even now not sure whether it is really good or just absurd!

The lack of little denim shorts this series may have clouded my viewpoint?

I'm halfway through series 2 and I love it. Proper fucked up stuff.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 20:22:17
Anybody watching The Planets?

Fascinating stuff.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chunkyhair on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 20:38:05
Anybody watching The Planets?

Fascinating stuff.

I've got the LP - not seen the programme.  :D


(infrequent poster - please feel free to respond "Cunt"  ;D)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: pauld on Thursday, June 20, 2019, 13:19:41
I've got the LP - not seen the programme.  :D
Brilliant, not often we get Gustav Holst based puns here!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, June 21, 2019, 09:19:47
Anyone watching The Looming Tower? Its been given great reviews but i'm 4 episodes in and its dragging to fuck.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Richie Wellen-Dowd on Friday, June 21, 2019, 09:28:41
Echo what has been said about Chernobyl. Fascinating, frightening and absolutely horrifying.

Did anyone watch When They See Us? Another terrible indictment of the American justice system, as if another one was needed. One thing that didn't sit quite right though was the glossing over what happened in the park with that group. I guess it was difficult as they didn't want to suggest any of the five had been involved, it just seemed a bit of a cop out.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Friday, June 21, 2019, 10:12:44
Anyone watching The Looming Tower? Its been given great reviews but i'm 4 episodes in and its dragging to fuck.


Yes. I've found it quite interesting in terms of the intelligence stuff.
Stick with it.

Good to see Gomorrah is back.
Can't beat sharp haircuts and some intense staring.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, July 1, 2019, 08:25:46
3 episodes in to new Top Gear and Freddie is getting more annoying. I cannot stand him. Paddy is not much better.
They seem to gang up on Chris, who to me should be at the forefront of the show but they seem to belittle him every chance they get. Its just unconformable viewing.



Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, July 1, 2019, 08:26:59
They're trying to copy the Clarkson, Hammond & May mould of three blokes pratting about in cars, and I'm not sure that I like it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, July 1, 2019, 09:04:59
They're trying to copy the Clarkson, Hammond & May mould of three blokes pratting about in cars, and I'm not sure that I like it.
At-least Chris is the only one they trust to drive the performance cars.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, July 1, 2019, 09:33:28
Just watched the 3 Black Mirror season 5 episodes on Netflix.

Been a bit underwhelmed to be honest. I love Black Mirror but something didn't quite hit home.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Monday, July 1, 2019, 09:51:09
The first one was decent, and the second one was average. The 3rd one was awful. Not their best work. Far from it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, July 1, 2019, 10:43:39
Yeah I'd go with that.  Is it only 3 episodes this season?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Saturday, July 13, 2019, 09:19:41
Did anyone watch The Virtues?

Stephen Graham excellent yet again.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Saturday, July 13, 2019, 11:14:00
Yep was very good, it was pretty much This Is England version 2.0 but that’s certainly no bad thing


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, July 15, 2019, 08:34:57
Last episode of Top Gear last night. I must say, i enjoyed this one.

As i mentioned originally it made for unconformable viewing at times with Freddie being a knob all the time and being a dick towards Chris.

The producers must have seen it because when segments were done with only 2 of them, any combination of the 2 it was actually pretty good.

Chris' 20 second reviews crack me up too


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, July 15, 2019, 12:08:24
I think this was the best Top Gear have produced since the original cast members departed - could be better, but at least it is getting back to it's roots somewhat


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Monday, July 15, 2019, 12:14:56
I'm enjoying this series of Top Gear, a vast improvement on Matt Le Blanc and Chris Evans.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Monday, July 15, 2019, 21:58:01
I can't be doing with Top Gear but need to give the Virtues a go, would watch anything by Shane Meadows.

I read some hype and was prepared to be underwhelmed but fuck me, Chernobyl was superb in so many ways.


Title: Re: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, 06:37:12
I can't be doing with Top Gear but need to give the Virtues a go, would watch anything by Shane Meadows.

I read some hype and was prepared to be underwhelmed but fuck me, Chernobyl was superb in so many ways.
Is Chernobyl available free to view anywhere yet?

Sent from my SM-J330FN


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, 08:16:42
I think this was the best Top Gear have produced since the original cast members departed - could be better, but at least it is getting back to it's roots somewhat
This.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, 08:29:13
I think this was the best Top Gear have produced since the original cast members departed - could be better, but at least it is getting back to it's roots somewhat

Whe you say roots what do you mean, early CHM was pretty good and if the new TG is like that I might be tempted to take a look, the later stuff (and TGT) was/is dire!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, 08:38:46
The new Top gear is going back to the early Clarkson/May/Hammond style.

They all seem to get on, take the piss out of each other with no ego's, they fight and laugh and its not about the cars its about how they bounce off each other.

Individually I dislike them all for one reason or another but as a team they make a great unit.

I heard some good things so I gave it a go and it was excellent, the electric shock/milkshake sequence in episode 2 (I think) was comedy gold.

At least Twat Le Blanc and the ever increasing ego of Chris Evans have left along with the black personailtyless chap who was neither funny nor knowledgable.

Give it a go, I don't think you will be disappointed.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, 08:57:33
OK, you've convinced me. I'll give it a go


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, 09:00:14
OK, you've convinced me. I'll give it a go
Download episode 2, thats the one that grabbed me back.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, 09:05:38
The new Top gear is going back to the early Clarkson/May/Hammond style.

They all seem to get on, take the piss out of each other with no ego's, they fight and laugh and its not about the cars its about how they bounce off each other.

Individually I dislike them all for one reason or another but as a team they make a great unit.

I heard some good things so I gave it a go and it was excellent, the electric shock/milkshake sequence in episode 2 (I think) was comedy gold.

At least Twat Le Blanc and the ever increasing ego of Chris Evans have left along with the black personailtyless chap who was neither funny nor knowledgable.

Give it a go, I don't think you will be disappointed.

Maybe it just be, but the 1st and 3rd episode were unconformable viewing. At times i felt that paddy and freddie were borderline bullying chris, it went way past a bit of banter.

I like Chris, he is the only one who actually knows about cars, and i'm sure you've noticed the producers have only let Chris get behind the wheel of the performance cars.

As i said, when its just two of the together, its great. I really enjoyed the Iceland segment in ep 5 with freddie and chris, but when the 3 of them are together, its just too much. Maybe im a boring old fart.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, 09:12:22
I can't say I thought it was bullying TBH but I hadn't looked at it that way.

There were a few times Flintoff especially plays up the "big man" role but he did get a few bruises himself like when he was belted on the head coming out of the hearse but there is very little inside the head to do much damage.

I can't see Chris allowing it to be broadcast if there was even a hint of bullying though, yes they wouldn't let either of the 2 Northerners drive anything quick as they do drive like 17 year olds just passed their tests and are both car wreckers.

I think, a massive amount of people only watch Top Gear for the laughs and not the cars though, almost everyone I know does anyway.

I will take onboard your critisisms and watch out for it now and try and view it in a different light.

Then again being brought up in Knowle West he must be used to that sort of thing!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Monday, August 5, 2019, 16:05:58
An excellent documentary about the UK and its rave scene from '84-'92 was shown on Friday night. It's on the iPlayer and YouTube

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000777d/everybody-in-the-place-an-incomplete-history-of-britain-19841992
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Thr8PUAQuag


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, August 5, 2019, 19:56:58
An excellent documentary about the UK and its rave scene from '84-'92 was shown on Friday night. It's on the iPlayer and YouTube

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000777d/everybody-in-the-place-an-incomplete-history-of-britain-19841992
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Thr8PUAQuag

Ace. This is right up my alley as I was one of them 👍


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, 11:11:02
The Boys on Amazon Prime is worth a watch if you have prime, proper mick take of the super hero genre, it is funny and there are some quite tasty young ladies in it as well


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, 11:24:17
The Boys on Amazon Prime is worth a watch if you have prime, proper mick take of the super hero genre, it is funny and there are some quite tasty young ladies in it as well
Cheers for the heads up, sounds quite interesting.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, August 16, 2019, 15:27:06
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-49155683

This looks like it will be good. (if you like police dramas, like I do.)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, August 16, 2019, 15:40:57
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-49155683

This looks like it will be good. (if you like police dramas, like I do.)
I have a feeling this will be a tough one to watch having met Sian and went through my school years with her boyfriend Kevin.

On a similar note, i watched something called Murdered for being different last night. It based on the murder of Sophie Lancaster back in 2007 and it was absolutely harrowing to watch.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, August 16, 2019, 16:05:14
I have a feeling this will be a tough one to watch having met Sian and went through my school years with her boyfriend Kevin.

On a similar note, i watched something called Murdered for being different last night. It based on the murder of Sophie Lancaster back in 2007 and it was absolutely harrowing to watch.

when I say 'good' of course that's with the caveat that I know some people on here will have known Sian and of course its anything but 'good'.

I started to watch that last night but was knackered and fell asleep, I think I'll go back and watch it again although these things tend to make me angry the way people are killed senselessly.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Friday, August 16, 2019, 17:17:11
Enjoying Black Mirror on Netflix currently.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 1989Monkey on Friday, August 16, 2019, 17:47:38
Enjoying Black Mirror on Netflix currently.

Started watching this recently too. What series are you on? Just finished series 3 and thought it was terrible but hoping season 4 is more like the first 2


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Friday, August 16, 2019, 18:25:07
I've watched series 5, then gone backwards (4 then 3)
I Saw 1-2 on C4 when they were on).

I've got two left on Series 3, it's not been as good as series 4 or 5, but still some corking episodes (San Junipero and Shut Up & Dance were great)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Friday, August 16, 2019, 18:38:03
Started watching this recently too. What series are you on? Just finished series 3 and thought it was terrible but hoping season 4 is more like the first 2

The first episode of the fourth series, USS Calister, is one of the best of the lot!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Friday, August 16, 2019, 18:41:38
The first episode of the fourth series, USS Calister, is one of the best of the lot!

Yeah, that's brilliant, also Black Museum.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, August 23, 2019, 10:14:59
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-49155683

This looks like it will be good. (if you like police dramas, like I do.)

Starting on Monday 2nd September


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Friday, August 23, 2019, 10:44:47
Really struggling to get into anything decent on netflix or iplayer.

Done Better call saul, breaking bad, killing eve, ozark. Watched S1 of prison break - not too sure. Need something that starts well and is addictive.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, August 23, 2019, 11:13:52
Stranger Things 3 was brilliant, much better than series 2 and as good as series 1 for me.

Happytime Murders on Netflix is worth a watch, silly but quite entertaining for a (adult) muppet film.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Friday, August 23, 2019, 11:39:28
Done Better call saul, breaking bad, killing eve, ozark. Watched S1 of prison break - not too sure. Need something that starts well and is addictive.

There's loads of good stuff.

Archer
Arrested Development
Glow
Suits
Last Chance U
You Me Her
Orange is the New Black
Brooklyn 99
Travelers


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, August 23, 2019, 11:42:17
There's loads of good stuff.

Archer
Arrested Development
Glow
Suits
Last Chance U
You Me Her
Orange is the New Black
Brooklyn 99
Travelers


Took a couple of goes to get into Brooklyn 99 but its one of the best shows out at the moment. Very funny.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, August 23, 2019, 11:44:13
Took a couple of goes to get into Brooklyn 99 but its one of the best shows out at the moment. Very funny.
Watched all the episodes in about 3 days, brilliant series.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Friday, August 23, 2019, 13:06:13
Brassic is good


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, 00:52:35
Words about things...

I've been catching up with Mr. Robot. It's stunning and brilliant television, and is perfect for the medium, it couldn't be a book or a film. It's also so overly done in everything it's also unbearable. It's hard to watch. It gives itself little breathing room, but when it does it's beautiful. Scene by scene, musical reference, shot by shot, the whole thing is fucking increadible, but there is almost too much.

It's even better on a second watch. So much stuff you find out in twisty twists later are completely seeable in the way things are shot and edited. Add that with the unreliable naration (best I've seen it done in telly) combined with the breaking the 4th wall. It's a mad brilliant (but fairly consistent) mess which almost has too many layers for its own good. It's worth a few re-watches just to get to terms with watching how well shot and edited it is. There's a dance in it between the cinematography and the story which can make it hard to watch, but when t0he former is given some breathing room it's brilliant.

It's just too deliberate in everything and becomes a bit busy. Too busy.

I think it's amazing, flawed in some ways, but also a really good example of how telly is a different medium than film, and should try to be different.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, 05:47:48
Watched the first episode of Ozarks - looks a decent series. Got the feel of a Breaking Bad about it.

Anyone seen it through?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Richie Wellen-Dowd on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, 06:08:39
Watched the first episode of Ozarks - looks a decent series. Got the feel of a Breaking Bad about it.

Anyone seen it through?

Yeah, I really enjoyed the first series. By the end of series two I'd had enough.

I've just finished Mindhunter and before that I re-watched Top Boy, in preparation for the new series coming out. Really enjoyed them both, although Top Boy wasn't quite as good as I'd remembered, ya get me fam.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, 08:56:27
Watched the first episode of Ozarks - looks a decent series. Got the feel of a Breaking Bad about it.

Anyone seen it through?
Watched series 1 and I did enjoy it after a slow start, haven't got round to series 2 just yet.

On a similar note, Breaking Bad movie comes out in November "El Camino" on Netflix.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, 13:07:27

On a similar note, Breaking Bad movie comes out in November "El Camino" on Netflix.

It's actually October, the date they've advertised is in stupid American mm-dd-yy format.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, 13:11:05
It's actually October, the date they've advertised is in stupid American mm-dd-yy format.
Oh right I was going by BBC radio 2 yesterday saying it was November.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, 11:39:28
Brassic is good

Edit. It doesn't go anywhere and isn't worth watching. Initial comment was after 1st episode. It's not good, it's poor.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, 08:52:36
Finally finished watching Chernobyl last night, it was perfectly competent but not really sure why people were raving about it so much?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, September 16, 2019, 10:31:40
Started to watch its always sunny in Philadelphia over the weekend.

Is it worth watching? The first 6 episodes have been good but is it 9 seasons good?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Monday, September 16, 2019, 10:50:27
I started to watch The Blacklist about 3 weeks ago, I’m now just starting the 5th season - 92 episodes in! I’m hooked, absolutely love it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Monday, September 16, 2019, 11:35:11
Started to watch its always sunny in Philadelphia over the weekend.

Is it worth watching? The first 6 episodes have been good but is it 9 seasons good?

Yes. It gets a lot better after season one (although does dip a bit in later seasons)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, September 16, 2019, 11:56:08
w
Yes. It gets a lot better after season one (although does dip a bit in later seasons)
Cool, will carry on. Its nice to have that  show which can fill a 25 min gap rather than the usual 1hr episodes


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Monday, September 16, 2019, 18:38:41
Netflix have just released the new series of Top Boy, all 10 episodes there to watch.

If you've not seen the first two series, they are probably still on Channel 4.

All superb, I'm 4 in to the new one.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, September 16, 2019, 18:47:56
thanks for the heads up. first one was excellent, second very very good, but it's been so long since I watched them I can't remember how it ended


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, 09:47:15
Slowly working my way through Carnival Row, its been fairly good so far, although Orlando Bloom cannot act for toffee, does all have an air of UK 2019 about it sadly.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, 13:21:58
Netflix have just released the new series of Top Boy, all 10 episodes there to watch.

If you've not seen the first two series, they are probably still on Channel 4.

All superb, I'm 4 in to the new one.
Nice one, been waiting for this. First 2 series are top notch.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, September 26, 2019, 09:27:20
Finished Top Boy last night. Really good and worth a watch.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, September 26, 2019, 09:42:24
The missus is watching Rivera on Netflix, its like bloody Dynasty!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Thursday, September 26, 2019, 17:18:25
Finished Top Boy last night. Really good and worth a watch.

I finished it last night too and echo those sentiments. Kano and Dave gave incredible performances as Sully and Moldie, two grime MC's that have turned out to be great actors too.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Richie Wellen-Dowd on Thursday, September 26, 2019, 17:43:55
I finished it last night too and echo those sentiments. Kano and Dave gave incredible performances as Sully and Moldie, two grime MC's that have turned out to be great actors too.

It was decent enough as a straight gangster story, and it was lacking in lots of ways too. Too many unlikeable characters, even though DuShane is supposedly a too bad gangster with morals.....my fucking arse. Ridiculous situations like with the supplier who would have been so far removed from street level violence, or would have run a mile at the first sniff of trouble. Or DuShane somehow solving problems after things have gone terribly wrong, rather than beforehand.

And almost all the white people are bad(so are the black people but they aren't one dimensional so there's more sympathy) They even did a close-up of the handshake with the white teacher to make the point of the contrast between them. Good black teacher, bad white teacher. Uncaring immigration workers, racists in the street, shitty looks in the shop. Then they decide they'd better put a couple of decent white people in, and it's the fucking police! Not saying there aren't issues of course, but they wasted their chances and made cheap points. Make the immigration issue about Windrush so it makes sense and is a statement, talk about living conditions and bring up Grenfell for instance.

Maybe I was just expecting too much. Kano is a good actor.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: sir windon on Saturday, September 28, 2019, 00:51:33
‘A Confession ‘. Chilling.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Saturday, September 28, 2019, 01:46:38
It was decent enough as a straight gangster story, and it was lacking in lots of ways too. Too many unlikeable characters, even though DuShane is supposedly a too bad gangster with morals.....my fucking arse. Ridiculous situations like with the supplier who would have been so far removed from street level violence, or would have run a mile at the first sniff of trouble. Or DuShane somehow solving problems after things have gone terribly wrong, rather than beforehand.

And almost all the white people are bad(so are the black people but they aren't one dimensional so there's more sympathy) They even did a close-up of the handshake with the white teacher to make the point of the contrast between them. Good black teacher, bad white teacher. Uncaring immigration workers, racists in the street, shitty looks in the shop. Then they decide they'd better put a couple of decent white people in, and it's the fucking police! Not saying there aren't issues of course, but they wasted their chances and made cheap points. Make the immigration issue about Windrush so it makes sense and is a statement, talk about living conditions and bring up Grenfell for instance.

Maybe I was just expecting too much. Kano is a good actor.

It was ridiculous when he pulled out the phone in the prison visit and watched it for about a minute, and there were some other skips in the plot which took something away from it for sure. I just took it for entertainment though.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Saturday, September 28, 2019, 01:48:40
I was just about old enough to remember seeing some of Spitting Image before they wrapped it up, and since then have wanted it back and thought it would be a really healthy thing for the country. New series!

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/sep/28/spitting-image-returns-chaotic-times-trump-putin-zuckerberg


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mexico red on Saturday, September 28, 2019, 06:43:10
Late to the party but just finished all 7 series of the good wife. Brilliant drama up there with the best


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, October 4, 2019, 11:29:21
Working through It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Really enjoying it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, October 4, 2019, 14:45:30
I was just about old enough to remember seeing some of Spitting Image before they wrapped it up, and since then have wanted it back and thought it would be a really healthy thing for the country. New series!

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/sep/28/spitting-image-returns-chaotic-times-trump-putin-zuckerberg

The writers/voice overs for Spitting Image were part of the team that created 2DTV. The politically charged, satirical animated series. In current terms it poked most of it's fun at George W Bush Jnr. Voices came from Jon Culshaw and suchlike.

I don't know how old you are but feel we're a similar age, except I seem to remember watching a lot of Spitting Image "More peas Norma", as well as Hale & Pace and Bottom (amongst others). Maybe my parents were a bit more lax on how much comedy I saw?  :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: suttonred on Friday, October 4, 2019, 15:01:57
Spitting image wasnt funny then and will be worse now. Imagine a latex carry on columbus.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, October 4, 2019, 16:01:13
Spitting image wasnt funny then and will be worse now. Imagine a latex carry on columbus.

I was watching it from the eyes of a c10 yr old. It was hilarious. In more current times, I think Bo' Selecta by Leigh Francis picked up the baton that Spitting Image left. Except that was more "celebrity based" than it was political.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: JBZ on Friday, October 4, 2019, 19:01:22
How could you not find Spitting Image funny as?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Saturday, October 5, 2019, 07:53:06
Finished "Top boy" yesterday. Dunno why some wanted to pick holes in it? I thought it was ace and look forward to the next series.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Richie Wellen-Dowd on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, 18:58:04
Finished "Top boy" yesterday. Dunno why some wanted to pick holes in it? I thought it was ace and look forward to the next series.

Maybe I could point you in the direction of Mark Kermode, responding to criticism that his review of Joker for the Observer was vastly different to the review in the Guardian?



Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, 19:38:32
Finished "Top boy" yesterday. Dunno why some wanted to pick holes in it? I thought it was ace and look forward to the next series.

Did you watch Top Boy: Summerhouse first?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, October 10, 2019, 11:15:30
Maybe I could point you in the direction of Mark Kermode, responding to criticism that his review of Joker for the Observer was vastly different to the review in the Guardian?



I know how it goes. I just made my own view on it. People can conclude what they like, I just don't agree in this instance with he negative. Like on every subject, people have differing opinions. A good thing.....

Did you watch Top Boy: Summerhouse first?

I did, years ago but to be honest pretty much forgot the plot etc. Why ask?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, October 10, 2019, 12:32:48
I know how it goes. I just made my own view on it. People can conclude what they like, I just don't agree in this instance with he negative. Like on every subject, people have differing opinions. A good thing.....

I did, years ago but to be honest pretty much forgot the plot etc. Why ask?

No reason really, just some people think this is a brand new series and there are a few things that cross over from one to the other. 


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, October 10, 2019, 14:15:01
I see. Just wondered


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Richie Wellen-Dowd on Thursday, October 10, 2019, 18:28:22
I know how it goes. I just made my own view on it. People can conclude what they like, I just don't agree in this instance with he negative. Like on every subject, people have differing opinions. A good thing.....

Fair enough, mate. I misread the tone of your message then :thumb: I'd still give it a solid 7.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, October 10, 2019, 19:24:23
No worries.
7 is a good score. I'd rate it much the same to be honest.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, 09:47:07
Still powering through It's Always Funny, on season 10 now. Fantastic show but my work Danny DeVito irritates the shit out of me.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, 11:14:45
Still powering through It's Always Funny, on season 10 now. Fantastic show but my work Danny DeVito irritates the shit out of me.

You What? Danny DeVito is fucking amazing in it and the show improves a lot when he joins!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, 11:29:19
You What? Danny DeVito is fucking amazing in it and the show improves a lot when he joins!
I just cant deal with him. He splutters like a baby when he talks and just isnt funny.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Saturday, October 26, 2019, 23:00:04
Detectorists. At last season 3 is available.l on iPlayer. Such a lovely programme. Subtle, gentle and just bloody brilliant. I love it


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Saturday, October 26, 2019, 23:41:41
I normally hate endings but that was fucking brilliant. So so good that programme.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, October 27, 2019, 09:50:07
One the best gentle comedies ever IMO.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Saturday, November 9, 2019, 11:20:15
I'm liking Watchmen at the moment.

Giri/Haji is pretty good as well.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Saturday, November 9, 2019, 12:46:40
How on earth did I miss The Last Kingdom when it was on tele? Absolutely marvellous adaptation of my favourite book series, written by my favourite author.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Saturday, November 9, 2019, 13:11:29
How on earth did I miss The Last Kingdom when it was on tele? Absolutely marvellous adaptation of my favourite book series, written by my favourite author.

 :thumb:

Season 4 due next year on Netflix.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 21:23:46
Salvage Hunters & Salvage Hunters (The Restorers)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: suttonred on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 21:27:20
Look for the trailer on the last kingdom when they announce season 4 it's ace.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 21:48:24
Watching the penultimate episode of Scottish original four parter, Guilt. Pretty gripping mini series with lots of twists and turns. You have to concentrate. Great stuff from the BBC.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 22:49:32
:thumb:

Season 4 due next year on Netflix.
I'm still to see series 3. Didn't know for ages that it had moved from BBC. May well have to get Netflix over Xmas to watch it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, November 28, 2019, 20:27:26
Powered through season 2 and 3 of Stranger Things finally. Season 2 was a slow burner but finished strong but season 3 was some of the best TV I’ve watched in a long time.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, December 2, 2019, 13:56:15
For those that are into their crime type dramas, 'Unbelievable' on Netflix was very good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Monday, December 2, 2019, 20:28:01
I'm going to be laid up in bed for a week or so it looks like, so any recommendations please?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Monday, December 2, 2019, 20:29:43
I'm going to be laid up in bed for a week or so it looks like, so any recommendations please?
Blacklist or Ray Donovan I’ve been watching recently. Love both.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, 15:02:48
A bed pan.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, 15:03:49
Its always sunny in Philadelphia.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, 20:16:11
The US Office. Took me ages to accept its existence (really dumb) but it's great - got to series 7 where Will Ferrell has come in as D'Angelo Vickers.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Tails on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 09:33:15
The US Office. Took me ages to accept its existence (really dumb) but it's great - got to series 7 where Will Ferrell has come in as D'Angelo Vickers.

Bar the first season, which tries to hard to be like the original, it is superb. Very similar to Parks & Rec (same writers I believe) which is another great show!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 17:30:05
Parks & Rec was amazing, I'd put that right up there with the best TV comedies ever. I've seen it at least three times all the way through! Didn't know they shared writers.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 17:31:46
Treadstone isn’t bad. On to Watchmen after.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, December 5, 2019, 08:45:55
Parks & Rec was amazing, I'd put that right up there with the best TV comedies ever. I've seen it at least three times all the way through! Didn't know they shared writers.
I enjoyed the office (US) although for whatever reason i didn't finish it. I've tried parks and recs a few times and just cant get into it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, December 5, 2019, 15:12:54
Its not TV but I've recently started watching a you tube segment called Hot ones. Its basically 1 guy presenting it asking a celebrity guest a series of questions whilst eating chicken wings with hot sauces which get gradually hotter.

Its great.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, 10:47:37
The Mandalorian is decent if you're into star wars.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, 18:56:14
Its not TV but I've recently started watching a you tube segment called Hot ones. Its basically 1 guy presenting it asking a celebrity guest a series of questions whilst eating chicken wings with hot sauces which get gradually hotter.

Its great.

Hot Ones is great! I think the Ramsey one started me off. The interviewer almost put me off at first but he isn't so typical with his questions which makes for a good chat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9DyHthJ6LA


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, 09:32:21
I have recently got a new iPad, with this came a years subscription to Apple TV, there are some good things on there.
I have watched a couple of episodes of The Morning Show which is looking good and Servant looks good, weird but good after the first episode, but you would expect that from the Director M Night Shangalang or whatever his name is.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, 10:30:36
M Night Shamalangadingdong has been a busted flush to me. films getting worse and worse.

would be good if he has hit some form. then again, no chance of me getting Apple TV


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, December 30, 2019, 10:11:20
Anyone watch the TopGear Christmas Special last night? I've said this before but did anyone else sense some real friction between Paddy and Chris?


Title: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, December 30, 2019, 10:13:20
nah, is it worth it? gave up when that ginger twat and Joey from friends did it

seems The Grand Tour has been budget cut too, only doing specials now. Though I enjoyed Seamen.....


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, December 30, 2019, 10:25:33
The Top Gear special wasn't bad, worth a watch, I think they all get on quite well, not quite the May, Hammond & Clarkson way but way better than anything that has come on Top Gear since those 3 left.

I didn't sense any friction between then at all, I thought they got on quite well TBH.

Seamen on the other hand was quite a difficult watch at times, there was a lot of genuine problems with the weather etc, very good still though but not the "bundle of laughs" that it can be.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, December 30, 2019, 10:30:01
nah, is it worth it? gave up when that ginger twat and Joey from friends did it

seems The Grand Tour has been budget cut too, only doing specials now. Though I enjoyed Seamen.....

I didn't get on with the Grand Tour at all, but watched Seamen over Christmas, and really enjoyed it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: swindonmaniac on Monday, December 30, 2019, 20:27:24
If you are into 'animal documentaries' Snowcats is the best thing since sliced bread,  3rd episode tonight at 9 o'clock.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, January 6, 2020, 13:17:43
Started watching Cobra Kai on youtube. Looking past some questionable acting. Its actually pretty good.

For those who don't know its the return of Ralph Macchio and Will Zabka (Daniel Larusso and Johnny Lawrence) from the original Karate Kid franchise 30 (odd) years on. 


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: pauld on Monday, January 6, 2020, 13:24:00
If you are into 'animal documentaries'
By putting the quotes round it, you've kind of made it sound like bestiality porn.

But anyway, Dracula was what I dipped into the thread to discuss. Second episode was a bit meh in places, but overall a great watch from the LoG gents


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, January 6, 2020, 13:24:46
So Christmas is over..

Worzel Gummidge was good, hated the original but this was good (very detectorists) and our young un loved it! Has also led to us watching all 3 series of Detectorists again on iPlayer.

Dracula was OK, not sure what all the fuss was about but hey ho.

Gavin and Stacey seemed little different which was nice.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: swindonmaniac on Monday, January 6, 2020, 13:31:22
By putting the quotes round it, you've kind of made it sound like bestiality porn.


:oops: :oops: :flaccid: :flaccid:


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, January 6, 2020, 13:31:43
Started watching Cobra Kai on youtube. Looking past some questionable acting. Its actually pretty good.

For those who don't know its the return of Ralph Macchio and Will Zabka (Daniel Larusso and Johnny Lawrence) from the original Karate Kid franchise 30 (odd) years on. 

The Mrs and I binge watched both series in 2 days last week. Yeah it's cheesy, but it's good cheesy. If you liked karate kid then I'd go as far as saying it's a must watch. It carrys on from the original 1st movie very well.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, January 6, 2020, 13:37:32
The Mrs and I binge watched both series in 2 days last week. Yeah it's cheesy, but it's good cheesy. If you liked karate kid then I'd go as far as saying it's a must watch. It carrys on from the original 1st movie very well.
Yeah, i love the nostaliga bits. I loved the original KK films. I'll still watch them now if they pop up on on tv.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, 11:17:59
The Mrs and I binge watched both series in 2 days last week. Yeah it's cheesy, but it's good cheesy. If you liked karate kid then I'd go as far as saying it's a must watch. It carrys on from the original 1st movie very well.
Just binged on the first 2 seasons in a few days too, and really enjoyed it. First couple of episodes i wasn't sure it it will keep up but i'll go as far to say its one of the best shows i've watched in recent time.
Looking forward to season 3 now.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, 18:16:07
A good list of 20 documentaries to watch on YouTube, they range from around 20 minutes to a couple of hours long.

https://www.dailydot.com/upstream/best-youtube-documentaries/

(https://www.dailydot.com/wp-content/uploads/bed/e7/51ea5c6d482fa004.jpg)

This one was more simple to explain than I thought it would be.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, 21:53:33
Just watched the first 3 episodes of series 1 of Detectorists. Kept ploughing indie to recommendations on here. Nothing tip roaring, but made me chuckle every now and then.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, 22:40:47
it's kind of a more gentle comedy. I avoided it for ages, but really liked it.
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just watched the second season of "you" on Netflix. it's a bit silly in realism terms - but really enjoyed 9 of the 10 episodes. Didn't rarte the ending.

anyone else watched it and rooted for the psychopath?!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, 23:38:15
it's kind of a more gentle comedy. I avoided it for ages, but really liked it.
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just watched the second season of "you" on Netflix. it's a bit silly in realism terms - but really enjoyed 9 of the 10 episodes. Didn't rarte the ending.

active else watched it and rooted for the psychopath?!
Onto episodes 4 & 5. Got into it now! 😎


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, 09:33:19
it's kind of a more gentle comedy. I avoided it for ages, but really liked it.
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just watched the second season of "you" on Netflix. it's a bit silly in realism terms - but really enjoyed 9 of the 10 episodes. Didn't rarte the ending.

active else watched it and rooted for the psychopath?!

Yep love it. Only watched the first 4 or 5 though. The ex has just come back into the frame.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Tails on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, 10:22:04
it's kind of a more gentle comedy. I avoided it for ages, but really liked it.
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just watched the second season of "you" on Netflix. it's a bit silly in realism terms - but really enjoyed 9 of the 10 episodes. Didn't rarte the ending.

active else watched it and rooted for the psychopath?!

Thought the first season was a lot better than the second. The lead character has clearly taken some inspiration from Dexter, but a lot less likeable. Overall it's enjoyable though!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, 11:07:21
Its a a premise that has a limited lifespan - but good while it lasts.

Better not discuss it further given jayohaitchenn is in the middle of it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Thursday, January 9, 2020, 15:15:47
Can anyone recommend something similar to Blacklist, Ray Donovan, Prison Break etc to get into? I’m struggling to find anything at the moment.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Thursday, January 9, 2020, 15:18:56
Shooter isn’t too bad. Ex US super sniper marine gets into all kinds of jolly japes.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, January 9, 2020, 15:28:34
The Punisher is fairly good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, January 9, 2020, 16:31:23
The Punisher is fairly good.

Enjoyed both seasons  :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, January 9, 2020, 16:53:46
Likewise. I may rewatch actually. Jon Bernthal is brilliant. Is definitely his suited role as a vigilante/antii-establishment character. A long road away from a cameo in Night at The Museum as Al Capone!

Shame Netflix pulled it though. As with several decent shows on there, they seem to be more interested in renewing some of the rubbish reality programs on there. They have a place of course but does that many people want to see "My Best Friend Lost Her Anus, then Grew It Back Again: Revisited"...I'm not sure...I think I'd take ount on an NOS over that any day!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: @mwooly63 on Thursday, January 9, 2020, 18:30:41
Likewise. I may rewatch actually. Jon Bernthal is brilliant. Is definitely his suited role as a vigilante/antii-establishment character. A long road away from a cameo in Night at The Museum as Al Capone!

Shame Netflix pulled it though. As with several decent shows on there, they seem to be more interested in renewing some of the rubbish reality programs on there. They have a place of course but does that many people want to see "My Best Friend Lost Her Anus, then Grew It Back Again: Revisited"...I'm not sure...I think I'd take ount on an NOS over that any day!

Pretty sure pulled by Disney who own the mcu rights, was talk of them wanting it for their own streaming service.

Most of those mcu series were watchable too, shame


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: LucienSanchez on Thursday, January 9, 2020, 18:58:28
Can anyone recommend something similar to Blacklist, Ray Donovan, Prison Break etc to get into? I’m struggling to find anything at the moment.

I quite like Bosch on Amazon Prime


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, January 9, 2020, 19:53:40
Pretty sure pulled by Disney who own the mcu rights, was talk of them wanting it for their own streaming service.

Most of those mcu series were watchable too, shame

Ahh that'll explain it more. Contractual bollocks getting in the way of good content. Need to keep it simple or people will eventually get pissed off. I don't think they're too fussed about sustained viewership. Be good to see it back.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Richie Wellen-Dowd on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 11:09:11
just watched the second season of "you" on Netflix. it's a bit silly in realism terms - but really enjoyed 9 of the 10 episodes. Didn't rarte the ending.

active else watched it and rooted for the psychopath?!

I quite liked the ending, specifically in relation to the question you've asked. I wouldn't like to see them make a third series though.

Has anyone watched Giri/Haji? That's next on my list.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 11:13:40

Has anyone watched Giri/Haji? That's next on my list.

Yes, very good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 12:30:49
Detectorists - Watched all 3 seasons now. Really enjoyed it. Easy viewing that just made me smile.

Britannia II - Watched this but don't know why! Must just be in a Mackenzie Crook mood. He was really good in the first series as Verun, but the whole thing is just a bit weird!

Jett - Watched the first episode on a recommendation of a friend. Found it difficult to get into, but the twist at the end has got me hooked. Going to move onto this now.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Richie Wellen-Dowd on Thursday, January 30, 2020, 12:53:05
Yes, very good.

I concur, really enjoyed it. A better British gangster they could have found, but you can't have everything. Rodney was a great character.

Available on iPlayer for the next couple of months, and on netflix for anyone abroad or with a vpn.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: pauld on Monday, February 3, 2020, 10:40:32
Inside Number 9 is back on telly tonight. If you've not heard of it, think "Tales of the Unexpected" by the team behind League of Gentlemen. Excellent watch.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, February 3, 2020, 10:41:49
I do enjoy my foreign dramas. My latest recommendation is Stockholm Requiem which is available on demand on All4. Its part of the generally excellent 'Walter Presents' series.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: JBZ on Monday, February 3, 2020, 20:22:07
I do enjoy my foreign dramas. My latest recommendation is Stockholm Requiem which is available on demand on All4. Its part of the generally excellent 'Walter Presents' series.

I agree that the Walter Presents offerings have generally been very good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, 09:06:25
I can't have been the only generation x'er who sat down and watched This Life last night?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, 09:32:53
no, no you're not.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, 12:34:54
I'd recommend watching 'you' on Netflix. Addictive. And bit of a twist at the end of series 2.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, 12:56:43
I'd recommend watching 'you' on Netflix. Addictive. And bit of a twist at the end of series 2.

I concur.

see also pg 266/267.



Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, 12:58:41
Probably going to lose some man points here but Sex Education on netflix was enjoyable.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, 13:04:38
Probably going to lose some man points here but Sex Education on netflix was enjoyable.

On e3s2 - will continue now I've finished Sabrina and Lost In Space.

What was that about man points?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, 13:58:27
On e3s2 - will continue now I've finished Sabrina and Lost In Space.

What was that about man points?
Haha, I've been tempted with Sabrina. Any good?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, 15:04:39
Its OK. Was a bit dissapointed by the most recent season (3?!)

Not the teenage witch of the 90s, that's for sure.





Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 17:51:09
Inside No.9 didn't disappoint the other night but I did feel it took a different angle than normal. David Morrissey was great as the "straightest ref ever", anything but in more ways than one.

Was predictable in an enjoyable way. Shearsmith and Pemberton were on fine form. Wasn't overly fussed with Ralph Little, although nice to leave you wondering if he did "dob 'em in".

Good stuff. 30mins almost seemed too short.

"At the San Sirooo..." :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 18:39:03
Is 'The Stranger' on netflix any good?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 19:20:57
Is 'The Stranger' on netflix any good?
Wierdly the step daughter was talking about this less than 5 mins ago, she says its brilliant, I am going to watch it later.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, February 6, 2020, 12:20:01
Don't fuck with cats on Netflix - Bonkers

Think Making a murderer on the internet...


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, February 6, 2020, 12:22:05
Don't fuck with cats on Netflix - Bonkers

Think Making a murderer on the internet...

I missed the intro and didn't realise it was a true story/documentary until a couple of episodes in.

Are we complicit?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Friday, February 7, 2020, 10:03:55
Probably..  more online investigation happens on here than on most forums..


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Friday, February 7, 2020, 10:33:47
Don't fuck with cats on Netflix - Bonkers

Think Making a murderer on the internet...

It's superb. Completely mental.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, February 7, 2020, 11:14:59
Travels in Euroland with Ed Balls on the BBC.

Very interesting insight into politics accross Europe and their take on the whole EU.

Shocking and disturbing at times but very interesting.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mexico red on Friday, February 7, 2020, 11:38:11
I enjoyed the stranger and sex education. For something a bit darker but funny try bonding


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 22:47:51
Just watched comedy-drama "Home" on Ch4. Centres around an Iranian refugee. Not bad.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Thursday, February 20, 2020, 08:12:05
I enjoyed the stranger and sex education.

I loved both of those, but I have now just started watching Locke & Key on Netflix, it is dark, weird and a bit creepy.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Thursday, February 20, 2020, 08:21:23
Watched the David Baddiel programme on denying the Holocaust. Started watching it with the wife and she couldn't last past 5 minutes. I made it to 55 minutes or so before it really got to me (seeing Rachel show the photograph and tell the story of her family fucked me up). But a gripping watch nonetheless. Highly recommend.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, February 20, 2020, 09:11:22
That Irish dude...


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Thursday, February 20, 2020, 13:03:59
He's a very ill man. Only explanation.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 11:08:21
My missus has got me into watching Love is Blind on Netflakes, its strangely addictive!

Americans are odd.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mexico red on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 12:18:34
I loved both of those, but I have now just started watching Locke & Key on Netflix, it is dark, weird and a bit creepy.

I enjoyed that! Currently about to finish October faction, not as good as Locke and key but watchable
I ploughed through narcos 2 Mexico at the weekend. Shockingly brilliant.

While I’m at it Frankie Boyle’s tour of Scotland has been pretty good


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 12:50:23
The Stranger was really good we thought, much better than his other one on Netflix 'Safe'.

Sent from my Mi A1


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Leggett on Friday, February 28, 2020, 02:02:47
Drive to Survive, Netflix's behind the scenes F1 documentary is back for season 2 later today. First series was excellent, I'd recommend watching it even if you're not an F1 fan, or even a Motorsport fan. Loads of drama that you wouldn't see otherwise, loads of stuff you don't even think about... give it a go!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, February 28, 2020, 11:56:26
Drive to Survive, Netflix's behind the scenes F1 documentary is back for season 2 later today. First series was excellent, I'd recommend watching it even if you're not an F1 fan, or even a Motorsport fan. Loads of drama that you wouldn't see otherwise, loads of stuff you don't even think about... give it a go!

My sis dated an F3 driver some years ago and even from the things we saw, there is a lot of stuff going on, even at that level.

He was so close to becoming an F1 driver, money (from sponsorship) was the snag. He was teammates with Andy Priaulx and raced alongside Takuma Sato & Anthony Davidson. Basically he nearly signed for what was Jaguar (but was going to become) Red Bull at the time and would've been teammates with Mark Webber.

I'll check out D2S, cheers.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Friday, February 28, 2020, 12:02:08
Found The stranger a bit meh. Was ok, watchable but not really addictive. Bit unrealistic I thought. Wife liked it though.

Half way watching Tony Robbins I am not your Guru. Starts slowly but it might not be everyone's cup of tea.

Need to watch Narcos Mexico new series and Better call Saul new series.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, February 28, 2020, 12:09:09
Yeah will watch Better call Saul this weekend, the first series was excellent, the 2nd was poor but the last series was the best so far for me.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Friday, February 28, 2020, 12:28:54
Agree about The Stranger. The longer it went on the more preposterous it became. Completely unbelievable crap.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, February 28, 2020, 13:03:34
Need something new to watch as I've found myself re watching its always sunny...


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, February 28, 2020, 13:58:13
Been binge watching Hannibal on Netflix and Hunters on Amazon Prime. I have enjoyed both of these, although I think Hunters have been badly received.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Leggett on Friday, February 28, 2020, 15:17:08
My sis dated an F3 driver some years ago and even from the things we saw, there is a lot of stuff going on, even at that level.

He was so close to becoming an F1 driver, money (from sponsorship) was the snag. He was teammates with Andy Priaulx and raced alongside Takuma Sato & Anthony Davidson. Basically he nearly signed for what was Jaguar (but was going to become) Red Bull at the time and would've been teammates with Mark Webber.

I'll check out D2S, cheers.

Google brings up the name of Matthew Davies? :P


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, February 28, 2020, 16:47:16
Google brings up the name of Matthew Davies? :P

Not Matt Davies although he was/is a nice guy.

My sisters ex though, prior to the Red Bull buy out of Jaguar, Red Bull placed him in the Telefonica Nissan Series (think that was the name of it). Where he teamed up with Bas Leinders at KTR. Who having seen race was a pretty respectable driver, so it was a great match up for the end of that season, for him. I think he did another year in the Telefonica, then did a lot of testing as Red Bull were then looking to become an F1 team outright.

As all that came to the fore, plans were for Gerhard Berger and to convince Eddie Irvine back into F1, to be No.1 and No.2 drivers respectfully. My sisters ex was set to be driver No.3/Tester. In the end they went with David Coulthard as the experienced pro, Christian Klein got the No.2 spot (possibly due to being a little more experienced and being Austrian) but No.3 went to Scott Speed.

The rest, is history and he headed back to the States I think.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, 13:10:25
Good News: Spitting image is back in the autumn
Bad news: Its on Britbox


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, March 5, 2020, 11:10:11
Something a bit different coming on Netflakes, although I fear it could be dreadful...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBOlhdSYhv8


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, March 5, 2020, 22:21:36
JJ, were you in the audience for a recording of Vic n Bob's show?  :hmmm:


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, March 9, 2020, 09:27:01
Watched "Im not ok with this" on Netflix over the weekend. I think its from the makers of "The end of the fucking world". I enjoyed it, something easy to binge in a day.

Also started watching something on Netflix called "The Rain". It Danish dubbed into English which is slightly annoying but again, i'm getting into it. Think Stranger Things mixed with The Walking Dead i guess.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 15:33:23
Come late to Homeland. Watched the first couple of episodes. Is it worth a long run?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 16:05:12
Yep


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 16:25:02
Few things i've watched recently.

White Gold: Brilliant comedy and worth a watch.

The Rain (Danish but dubbed in English) The dubbing is a little annoying but decent story line think, Stranger Things mixed with The Waking Dead and Resident Evil.

Cockblockers (film): Not terrible, few laughs, only had it on whilst working.

On My Block: Only a few episodes in and i'm not too sure yet.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, March 21, 2020, 20:38:21
Currently watching ep5 of This Country series 3.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Saturday, March 21, 2020, 21:36:23
Jack Ryan


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Monday, March 23, 2020, 19:26:34
I won't ruin it but the Swindon reference in the last ever this country on iplayer now is fucking amazing.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Monday, March 23, 2020, 19:43:03
Tiger King on Netflix.

Mental documentary series about a crazy fella who runs a big cat zoo and his battle with an animal rights activist


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Monday, March 23, 2020, 21:24:27
I won't ruin it but the Swindon reference in the last ever this country on iplayer now is fucking amazing.

Just seen it now.  Very good indeed.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nemo on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 21:01:58
I won't ruin it but the Swindon reference in the last ever this country on iplayer now is fucking amazing.

I've just had to explain to my wife who 'Sam Sparkins' is. Fucks sake.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Ardiles on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 21:19:04
If you were looking for a way out, I'm pretty sure those would be grounds for divorce.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 21:41:34
 Larry Grayson bio tonight ITV3


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, 08:00:15
Started the Disney+ trial yesterday so I could watch the Mandalorian, after 2 episodes it seems good, the Star Wars fans here will like it.
They have only uploaded 2 episodes to start with that is bad form.

I may have to see what other stuff they have on there, they have lots of Avengers stuff, so I may give that a go.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mexico red on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, 08:20:16
Valhalla murders was good. Vikings new series decent.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Friday, March 27, 2020, 09:45:21
Watched the first episode of Don't fuck with cats last night.

Wow.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, March 27, 2020, 09:52:15
Watched the first episode of Don't fuck with cats last night.

Wow.
The 1st episode is hard hitting and difficult, the next 2 get slightly easier but its massively uncomfortable viewing to say the least. Great TV though.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: tans on Friday, March 27, 2020, 09:58:38
The English Game on Netflix was very good i thought


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Friday, March 27, 2020, 10:00:49
Anyone watch the Maradona documentary? I’ve got that waiting for me on catch up.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, March 27, 2020, 10:18:40
Valhalla murders was good. Vikings new series decent.


Valhalla murders sounds right up my street. I'll give that a go.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: donkey on Friday, March 27, 2020, 11:10:38
Anyone watch the Maradona documentary? I’ve got that waiting for me on catch up.

Yeah,  I really enjoyed it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Richie Wellen-Dowd on Saturday, March 28, 2020, 09:54:11
Enjoying the new series of Ozark so far. I got a bit bored at the end of the last one and thought it may have run its course.

Freaks me out seeing people hugging or shaking hands though!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, March 28, 2020, 09:58:14
Freaks me out seeing people hugging or shaking hands though!
Its wierd that we become accustomed to changes so quickly.

I have been watching a fair few games from the 70s, 80s and 90s lately and it still freaks me out a bit when the defenders pass the ball back to the keeper and he casually picks the ball up!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Saturday, March 28, 2020, 10:00:05
Tiger King on Netflix.

Mental documentary series about a crazy fella who runs a big cat zoo and his battle with an animal rights activist

About half way through this now. Everyone in it is crazy.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, March 28, 2020, 15:45:05
Come late to Homeland. Watched the first couple of episodes. Is it worth a long run?

Whatever gets you off. Still, no one wants premature ejaculation so better late than never.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Saturday, March 28, 2020, 16:25:28
Anyone watch the Maradona documentary? I’ve got that waiting for me on catch up.
Just watched it. Fascinating insight into a genius.

Nearly felt sorry for the bloated, cheating fucker at the end.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, March 29, 2020, 12:11:51
Caliphate on Netflix is very good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, March 30, 2020, 14:06:30
100's of tv-show on my to watch list and i end up re-watching Prison Break for the third time.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Monday, March 30, 2020, 14:26:07
On to the 3rd season of Homeland - first 2 series done in a week!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: @mwooly63 on Monday, March 30, 2020, 14:32:58
On to the 3rd season of Homeland - first 2 series done in a week!

Keep at it. Cracking series


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Monday, March 30, 2020, 14:53:20
On to the 3rd season of Homeland - first 2 series done in a week!
I started it yesterday - on episode 9 of series 1!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 07:00:21
Binged watched Tiger King on Netflix yesterday. Utterly ridiculous but great viewing.

Sent from my Mi A1


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mexico red on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 07:25:32
Series 3 of ozark done. Fantastic ending.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 08:57:28
Ozark (not seen s1) and the Tiger thing are top of my 'to watch' lists.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 09:13:50
Watched series 1 of Ozark, it was ok but it hasn't made me want to watch the next series yet.

Not sure about Tiger King, the plot seems a bit wierd, might give it a go at some point though.

New series of Brooklyn 99 is excellent.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 09:39:59
On to the 3rd season of Homeland - first 2 series done in a week!
Finding this season a bit bland


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nemo on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 10:23:52
Season 2 of Sunderland Till I Die out. Looking forward to that.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: tans on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 10:25:21
Season 2 of Sunderland Till I Die out. Looking forward to that.

Quite good so far. The MD bloke is fucking annoying though


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 11:45:10
Watched series 1 of Ozark, it was ok but it hasn't made me want to watch the next series yet.

Not sure about Tiger King, the plot seems a bit wierd, might give it a go at some point though.

New series of Brooklyn 99 is excellent.
New B99? Where?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 11:47:53
New B99? Where?
Netflix mate, will be followed on E4 soon.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 11:57:08
Netflix mate, will be followed on E4 soon.
I only see up Series 6 on netflix. S6 was last year. According to IMDB S7 started in Feb this year,


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 12:16:51
I only see up Series 6 on netflix. S6 was last year. According to IMDB S7 started in Feb this year,
TBH then I am not sure the ones I watched were new to me but I may have not have seen them on release, it came up as brand new episodes on the Netflix link so I assumed they were indeed brand new.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 14:06:40
I only see up Series 6 on netflix. S6 was last year. According to IMDB S7 started in Feb this year,

Series 7 started last week on E4, Thursdays at 9pm - two episodes last week to kick off the series


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, April 2, 2020, 08:23:57
Series 7 started last week on E4, Thursdays at 9pm - two episodes last week to kick off the series
Nice! Thanks Bernie.

On a similar subject, im struggling to find decent comedies to watch, similar to B99, Its always Sunny, Big Bang Theory, How i met your mother. That kind of thing.

I've tried Parks and Recs and also Arrested Development, but cant seem to get into them.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, April 2, 2020, 08:36:56
Nice! Thanks Bernie.

On a similar subject, im struggling to find decent comedies to watch, similar to B99, Its always Sunny, Big Bang Theory, How i met your mother. That kind of thing.

I've tried Parks and Recs and also Arrested Development, but cant seem to get into them.
Have you watched Santa Clarita Diet with Drew Barrymore on Netflix? thats very very funny, also Testees is my all time favourite comedy from outside of the UK.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, April 2, 2020, 08:57:57
Have you watched Santa Clarita Diet with Drew Barrymore on Netflix? thats very very funny, also Testees is my all time favourite comedy from outside of the UK.
Watched the first series of SCD when it came out but to be honest don't really have much intention of seeing any more.
Will look into Testees


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, April 2, 2020, 09:03:05
The 2nd series of Santa Clarita was better than the first but if you didn't enjoy the first there is not much point carrying on TBH.

Testees was available on Youtube for a while, it is very funny IMO.

Not many other comedies to recommend though other thant he obvious ones which we have all watched like My name is Earl etc and they are all very long in the tooth now.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, April 2, 2020, 09:50:14
If you haven't already, check out Community - it's finished now but I think there were 7 seasons?  I found them really good and funny, based around a community college in the US with each episode based around various movies etc.  very clever.

Not sure where you can watch it, although I heard that Netflix had bought it and were planning on showing it so keep an eye out


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Thursday, April 2, 2020, 10:14:29
Community is on All4 I think.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, April 2, 2020, 10:25:32
If you haven't already, check out Community - it's finished now but I think there were 7 seasons?  I found them really good and funny, based around a community college in the US with each episode based around various movies etc.  very clever.

Not sure where you can watch it, although I heard that Netflix had bought it and were planning on showing it so keep an eye out

Cheers, I think i saw it on Prime the other day, so i think i should be able to find it. Will give it a go.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, April 9, 2020, 08:31:47
Powered though the whole of Prison Break again. The first 2 seasons are still as good as they were when released. Season 3 and 4 although not as good, i found more palatable when watching them in quick succession.
Not going to bother with the added 5th Season as they should never have made it, but still easily in my Top 5 TV series.

I just noticed Community on Netflix so will give that a crack next.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Thursday, April 9, 2020, 09:25:26
Started watching The Sinner on Netflix. First episode superb, second ok. Hopefully will continue to be good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, April 9, 2020, 09:31:12
Started watching The Sinner on Netflix. First episode superb, second ok. Hopefully will continue to be good.

The first series is brilliant. I enjoyed the second too but not as much.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: suttonred on Thursday, April 9, 2020, 09:58:11
White Gold on Netflix for the 2nd time. If you haven't seen it, comedy about double glazing salesmen in the early 80's.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, April 9, 2020, 10:17:29
White Gold on Netflix for the 2nd time. If you haven't seen it, comedy about double glazing salesmen in the early 80's.
I agree, its brilliant.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Saturday, April 18, 2020, 21:30:12
Save me too. Superb.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Sunday, April 19, 2020, 01:08:42
Been watching The Stranger, just watched the first 6 episodes on the bounce. Gripping stuff.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Miles Mayhem on Sunday, April 19, 2020, 06:24:10
Save me too. Superb.

I really enjoyed Save Me, as I was not expecting the plot to go to those dark places. However, I found Save Me Too be really boring after a couple of episodes. Almost like it was Eastenders with swearing. I felt they should have explored the darker themes of season one a lot more more as it felt a bit rushed to get to where they wanted to be.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, April 19, 2020, 07:48:47
I really enjoyed Save Me, as I was not expecting the plot to go to those dark places. However, I found Save Me Too be really boring after a couple of episodes. Almost like it was Eastenders with swearing. I felt they should have explored the darker themes of season one a lot more more as it felt a bit rushed to get to where they wanted to be.

Really? Each to their own I suppose. I thought it was superb and grew as it went along. On par if not better than the first series for me. I binged it over 2 days as I got right into it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, April 20, 2020, 09:04:27
Save me too. Superb.

Agreed, finished this last night - very good


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Monday, April 20, 2020, 16:32:49
Anyone watching Money Heist on Netflix? Very entertaining.

Sent from my Mi A1


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mexico red on Monday, April 20, 2020, 21:25:06
Anyone watching Money Heist on Netflix? Very entertaining.

Sent from my Mi A1

Really want to watch this but no English subtitles here on Spanish Netflix and my Spanish is not quite good enough yet. Oh and fuck off with your vpn nonsense


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Monday, April 20, 2020, 21:29:04
I’ve got UK Netflix here in Greece


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Richie Wellen-Dowd on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 04:20:55
I’ve got UK Netflix here in Greece

You'd probably find the content varies slightly if you could check. When I've been abroad I've watched things that weren't available when I got back. At a guess you set your account up in the UK, mex in Spain. Mex, you should be able to change it in account settings.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 07:47:20
You'd probably find the content varies slightly if you could check. When I've been abroad I've watched things that weren't available when I got back. At a guess you set your account up in the UK, mex in Spain. Mex, you should be able to change it in account settings.

Yeah I think that's accurate. Whenever we are in Turkey and sign into Netflix the content is definitely different.


Title: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 07:54:42
it's locked to ip address origin, thus needing a VPN to watch another countries content.

while netflix is ok with von, Amazon prime won't let you do this, at least not with Nord.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Richie Wellen-Dowd on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 09:24:21
it's locked to ip address origin, thus needing a VPN to watch another countries content.

while netflix is ok with von, Amazon prime won't let you do this, at least not with Nord.

The content is pretty similar in my experience, or at least the main content is the same wherever you are.

I think Mex simply needs to change his preferred language in his profile, then he can watch Money Heist in English.


Title: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 10:15:32
that might work RWD! I misunderstood what you were suggesting

https://www.lifewire.com/netflix-change-language-4173106 (https://www.lifewire.com/netflix-change-language-4173106)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 10:20:34
I had Netflix in the UK, moved to Greece and it works fine without any VPN. There is a section which says ‘Trending in Greece’ so it must be picking up something locally.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mexico red on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 20:20:47
That means you have Greek Netflix


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, 22:44:16
Getting into “community” after slow start. Funny show.

Anyone watched “the crossing”? Started it today but not sure i was feeling it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Thursday, April 23, 2020, 22:01:36
How many episodes do I need to give Breaking Bad? I’m struggling to see the hype at the moment.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Ardiles on Thursday, April 23, 2020, 22:14:03
How many episodes do I need to give Breaking Bad? I’m struggling to see the hype at the moment.

Give it the 1st season.  You have to wait for Jesse Pinkman's character to develop.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: suttonred on Thursday, April 23, 2020, 22:56:23
How many episodes do I need to give Breaking Bad? I’m struggling to see the hype at the moment.

I went to the end of season 2. I don't know how to break the news. But still utter turd imo


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, April 23, 2020, 23:18:14
I'm watching Hanna on Amazon. Enjoying it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, April 24, 2020, 09:10:23
How many episodes do I need to give Breaking Bad? I’m struggling to see the hype at the moment.

It was a slow burner originally but did grow into something more enjoyable. I personally think they should have ended it at the end of series 4.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, April 24, 2020, 09:29:47
It was a slow burner originally but did grow into something more enjoyable. I personally think they should have ended it at the end of series 4.

When was the plane crash, we got that far and then it got to the stage we both just drifted away and watched something else.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Friday, April 24, 2020, 09:31:24
Afterlife Series 2 has landed today, thought the 1st series was incredible so hoping for the same standard again


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, April 24, 2020, 09:39:05
Afterlife Series 2 has landed today, thought the 1st series was incredible so hoping for the same standard again
The first series was brilliant, funny and moving, not sure where the 2nd series will go but look forward to watching it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, April 24, 2020, 09:41:58
I've tried Breaking bad a few times over the years but just cant get into it either.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, April 24, 2020, 09:48:09
I've tried Breaking bad a few times over the years but just cant get into it either.
I love Breaking Bad myself and think its up there with the best TV I have ever seen, but its wierd how some people love some shows and others almost hate them.

I cannot for the life of me see what people see in Killing Eve, I did series 1 and it bored me with awful acting and weak plot so I won't try series 2.

Same applies to Walking Dead, I just don't get it.

Its good to have variety of TV and tastes, we will never all be the same which is good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, April 24, 2020, 09:51:22
I love Breaking Bad myself and think its up there with the best TV I have ever seen, but its wierd how some people love some shows and others almost hate them.

I cannot for the life of me see what people see in Killing Eve, I did series 1 and it bored me with awful acting and weak plot so I won't try series 2.

Same applies to Walking Dead, I just don't get it.

Its good to have variety of TV and tastes, we will never all be the same which is good.
You're spot on, and i also think theres a change in perspective when watching something live, as is a new episode week by week over something that you have to power through 9 seasons of.
There are shows that are "amazing" which i'll probably never watch because of the sheer length of them.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, April 24, 2020, 09:52:12
When was the plane crash, we got that far and then it got to the stage we both just drifted away and watched something else.

I can't even remember a plane crash, are you sure you aren't confusing it with Lost?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Friday, April 24, 2020, 09:55:47
I can't even remember a plane crash, are you sure you aren't confusing it with Lost?

Jessies junky girlfriend blah blah and Q from star trek does a Yeovil Red on air traffic control


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Friday, April 24, 2020, 09:57:19
The first series was brilliant, funny and moving, not sure where the 2nd series will go but look forward to watching it.

It was funny in bits, but I found something off about the whole thing. Like he's a horrible cunt, litterally causes someones death, but its ok cos he's over his wife now? Nah he's just a cunt.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, April 24, 2020, 10:03:56
You're spot on, and i also think theres a change in perspective when watching something live, as is a new episode week by week over something that you have to power through 9 seasons of.
There are shows that are "amazing" which i'll probably never watch because of the sheer length of them.
Oh god yeah I agree, the thought if sitting down watching 315 series of Game of Thrones repulses me even though it may actually be interesting, we did series one and came away from Sky so never bothered watching series 2, now there is enough series to fill the rest of my tv watching life! and I would rather watch 10 different series.

A film I found a while ago which my daughter told me to watch on Amazon Prime (not an opinion I normally take onboard) but actually I loved in a wierd way was the "teen horror" film "Odd Thomas" which was wierd but very moving. Not a genre that a 54 year old man would normally watch but I very much enjoyed it, watched it again yesterday and still had me in tears at the end. Big old wuss that I am!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, April 24, 2020, 10:06:16
It was funny in bits, but I found something off about the whole thing. Like he's a horrible cunt, litterally causes someones death, but its ok cos he's over his wife now? Nah he's just a cunt.
Yeah hes not a likeable character at all in it. I found it very watchable though.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, April 24, 2020, 10:17:17
I can't even remember a plane crash, are you sure you aren't confusing it with Lost?
Technically there wasn't a plane crash in Lost either......


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, April 24, 2020, 10:22:27
Technically there wasn't a plane crash in Lost either......

I never actually watched Lost but i'm sure on the advert there was a plane involved.

I'm a bit concerned about my memory now, the Breaking Bad plane crash is just not there!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, April 24, 2020, 10:23:46
I'm a bit concerned about my memory now, the Breaking Bad plane crash is just not there!
Really? the episode starts with Walter White sat beside a pool with kids toys floating in it etc.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Friday, April 24, 2020, 10:25:43
I never actually watched Lost but i'm sure on the advert there was a plane involved.

I'm a bit concerned about my memory now, the Breaking Bad plane crash is just not there!

I think 'technically' is the key word - Lost was characterised by ridiuclous and unbelievable story lines one after the other. The plane thing was probably a cover for aliens planting them there or something.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, April 24, 2020, 10:30:38
Really? the episode starts with Walter White sat beside a pool with kids toys floating in it etc.

Ah!! It was a while ago to be fair, signs I am getting old!! :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, April 24, 2020, 11:01:31
Jessies junky girlfriend blah blah and Q from star trek does a Yeovil Red on air traffic control

Only realised earlier that Jesses junkie girlfriend was Jessica Jones!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, April 24, 2020, 11:03:13
Only realised earlier that Jesses junkie girlfriend was Jessica Jones!
The woman with one facial expression, that of curiosity.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bewster on Friday, April 24, 2020, 11:15:17
I've tried Breaking bad a few times over the years but just cant get into it either.

I watched it all wondering what I was missing..............


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Friday, April 24, 2020, 12:02:35
I loved Breaking Bad. I think the current season of Better call Saul is the best of that spin off too. Bang into it.

I've always hated star trek and doctor who. Just don't get either of them.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, April 24, 2020, 12:13:27
I loved Breaking Bad. I think the current season of Better call Saul is the best of that spin off too. Bang into it.
1st series of Better call Saul was ok, 2nd series better and the 3rd the best so far, but I have yet to watch the latest as I am waiting to binge watch them all in 1 go. Look forward to it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Valid Pint on Friday, April 24, 2020, 12:20:59
I enjoyed Tom Baker on the Beeb again last night.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Friday, April 24, 2020, 14:29:55
I've always hated star trek

I used to fucking like you!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Saturday, April 25, 2020, 06:41:35
Wife signed herself up (with mates) to do a quiz Sunday night on Tiger King. We've not watched it. She told me last night, so we started it. Thought the first episode was shit (I haven't watched TK as it didn't really appeal to me) but the second episode was pretty promising. I say was, as we had to stop as she signed us up for her work's quiz. 3 fucking hours of pissed primary school teachers (read: middle aged women) and a friday night I'll never get back. By this point I think my post needs to go in the other thread but what the hell.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, April 25, 2020, 08:59:22
Wife signed herself up (with mates) to do a quiz Sunday night on Tiger King. We've not watched it. She told me last night, so we started it. Thought the first episode was shit (I haven't watched TK as it didn't really appeal to me) but the second episode was pretty promising. I say was, as we had to stop as she signed us up for her work's quiz. 3 fucking hours of pissed primary school teachers (read: middle aged women) and a friday night I'll never get back. By this point I think my post needs to go in the other thread but what the hell.

(https://i.postimg.cc/jjMbx9W8/92850591-10163417757110343-896983896632066048-n.jpg)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Miles Mayhem on Saturday, April 25, 2020, 18:52:45
Anyone else seen The Tunnel? I’m 3 episodes in and really enjoying it


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Saturday, April 25, 2020, 19:00:33
Finished Afterlife, didn’t think it was as funny as series 1.

The other more serious side about dealing with grief he absolutely fucking nailed it again. I felt a bit teary on more than one occasion. Brilliant portrayal about struggling to deal with death of a loved one


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, April 25, 2020, 19:35:14
Anyone else seen The Tunnel? I’m 3 episodes in and really enjoying it
Yes, its really good. The first and second series are superb. The third fades a little but is still good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, April 26, 2020, 08:42:32
Finished Afterlife, didn’t think it was as funny as series 1.

The other more serious side about dealing with grief he absolutely fucking nailed it again. I felt a bit teary on more than one occasion. Brilliant portrayal about struggling to deal with death of a loved one
I agree, it wasn't as funny but was a fair bit more thought provoking IMO. Yes as you state it handles grief brilliantly.

One massive minus point was Paul Kaye's character as the shrink took on too much of a role with no need and was utterly pointless to me.

The ending was another tearjerker though.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Sunday, April 26, 2020, 09:10:29
Going to start Gangs of London today. My mates are raving about it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Sunday, April 26, 2020, 17:14:39
Finished Afterlife, didn’t think it was as funny as series 1.

The other more serious side about dealing with grief he absolutely fucking nailed it again. I felt a bit teary on more than one occasion. Brilliant portrayal about struggling to deal with death of a loved one
Snot curdling cunt


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Sunday, April 26, 2020, 20:15:30
Going to start Gangs of London today. My mates are raving about it.

Just downloaded that, looks really good.

I also got Kings of Pain, where these guys let ridiculous things sting and bite them

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLKGo5MZSOE


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, April 26, 2020, 20:25:56
Primates was excellent tonight


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, April 26, 2020, 20:30:14
race across the world ended in a most excellent way.

but I don't want to spoiler it right now.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, April 26, 2020, 20:36:48
race across the world ended in a most excellent way.

but I don't want to spoiler it right now.

Really enjoyed that series, never been to South America but definitely want to go now, stunning part of the world. Looks better than a shit railway in Devon anyway! ;)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, April 27, 2020, 08:21:55
Anyone else seen The Tunnel? I’m 3 episodes in and really enjoying it

Very good series, the female lead french actor is very good..


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, April 27, 2020, 08:23:13
Going to start Gangs of London today. My mates are raving about it.

2 episodes in and enjoying it so far.  The fight scenes are brutal and brilliantly choreographed..


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, April 27, 2020, 08:24:55
Just downloaded that, looks really good.

I also got Kings of Pain, where these guys let ridiculous things sting and bite them

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLKGo5MZSOE

I saw one clip of this with a massive snake being made to bite one of them, that was enough for me - thought it was pretty cruel on the animal tbh, couldn't care less about the idiots letting it happen and getting bitten..


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Monday, April 27, 2020, 08:30:07
Finished watching race across the world last night. Another brilliant series, a bit weird to watch given the current environment but would heartily recommed


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Monday, April 27, 2020, 09:04:36
Finished Afterlife, didn’t think it was as funny as series 1.

The other more serious side about dealing with grief he absolutely fucking nailed it again. I felt a bit teary on more than one occasion. Brilliant portrayal about struggling to deal with death of a loved one
I agree, it wasn't quite the same as the first series but still well worth watching, even just for the 100 year old woman


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, April 27, 2020, 09:18:02
I agree, it wasn't quite the same as the first series but still well worth watching, even just for the 100 year old woman
She probably was the highlight of the series.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Processed Beats on Monday, April 27, 2020, 11:30:25
Finished watching race across the world last night. Another brilliant series, a bit weird to watch given the current environment but would heartily recommed

Chuffed that the Asian lads won. Most of their prize money has gone to South American charities too.

The rest of them were all so God-damn unlikable, especially Jen.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, April 27, 2020, 11:43:30
Chuffed that the Asian lads won. Most of their prize money has gone to South American charities too.

The rest of them were all so God-damn unlikable, especially Jen.

I quite liked the mum in the mum and son duo (disgusting I can't remember their names). They wouldn't have run out of money if the son, the greedy bastard, wasn't buying Subway every 20 minutes or so.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, April 27, 2020, 12:43:09
the mum and son would have been my preferred winner, followed by the Asian guys.

ok it may be the editing, but Jen seemed so resentful over her husband getting ill and going fairly deaf. The TV version of Jen was so utterly unlikable.

Thought the same about the sister too in the early part of the race, useless, but to be fair she seemed to turn it around in the later stages


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, April 27, 2020, 12:49:13
the mum and son would have been my preferred winner, followed by the Asian guys.

ok it may be the editing, but Jen seemed so resentful over her husband getting ill and going fairly deaf. The TV version of Jen was so utterly unlikable.

Thought the same about the sister too in the early part of the race, useless, but to be fair she seemed to turn it around in the later stages

I did find Jen a bit irritating but each couple had their positives and negatives although the winners I think personally were the most likeable of all the contestants. It was quite a good mix of contestants I thought.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, April 27, 2020, 13:09:58
Not really coach trip though


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Monday, April 27, 2020, 13:15:26
I did find Jen a bit irritating but each couple had their positives and negatives although the winners I think personally were the most likeable of all the contestants. It was quite a good mix of contestants I thought.
Bit like the Siddiqi’s on Gogglebox. Easily the ‘best, most likeable’ pundits.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Monday, April 27, 2020, 13:47:31
I did find Jen a bit irritating but each couple had their positives and negatives although the winners I think personally were the most likeable of all the contestants. It was quite a good mix of contestants I thought.

Jen has been enemy number 1 in my house the last 8 weeks. The representation of her was awful. I liked the sister/brother and they did amazingly to get so close after his collapse, but was glad the asian lads one.

I've applied to go on the next season with my father in law (if it goes ahead). Would love to have a go at it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Monday, April 27, 2020, 14:02:36
Bit like the Siddiqi’s on Gogglebox. Easily the ‘best, most likeable’ pundits.

Yeah I tend to agree they are or at least seem like a great bunch of lads.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, April 27, 2020, 14:27:44
Jen has been enemy number 1 in my house the last 8 weeks. The representation of her was awful. I liked the sister/brother and they did amazingly to get so close after his collapse, but was glad the asian lads one.

I've applied to go on the next season with my father in law (if it goes ahead). Would love to have a go at it.

Oh fingers crossed you get to go on PP, it certainly looks like a potential trip of a lifetime. Some of those places on the program i'd never heard of before but would defintely now love to go and see. Certainly will be good for the South American tourist board (whenever Covid19 is over)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, April 27, 2020, 15:08:12
Decided to give Afterlife a go, and i wish i hadn't. Not because its bad, its incredibly beautiful in fact, but its left me absolutely broken.
There is a scary amount of comparison between myself and Ricky's character. (Minus the heroin)



Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Monday, April 27, 2020, 20:35:13
Jen has been enemy number 1 in my house the last 8 weeks. The representation of her was awful. I liked the sister/brother and they did amazingly to get so close after his collapse, but was glad the asian lads one.

I've applied to go on the next season with my father in law (if it goes ahead). Would love to have a go at it.

Me and my wife would love to go on it, but don’t reckon we’ve got an interesting enough background


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Boeta on Monday, April 27, 2020, 20:43:38
Race across the world is brilliant.

Could not get more annoying than Jen. Rob is a saint.

The uncle was devoid of a personality and I could have done without hearing he left his family years ago ten times every episode. Jamuil was a top lad and fair play, class acts with the charity donation

Jo was another saint, Sam was a good laugh when he wasn’t being selfish.

Bro and sister were good value, a few sulks aside. Great effort to catch so much time up

The bloke who lost half his money early on 🤦🏻‍♂️

Could be waiting a while for a third series..


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 08:19:45

The bloke who lost half his money early on 🤦🏻‍♂️


Forgot about them - god knows how they got on the show. He was a bit of a prick.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 09:49:35
you've answered your own question there.

prick=good TV


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 10:07:59
anyone watching celebrity SAS, Who Dares Wins?

trying to work out if Bellew or Fash the Bash is more unhinged.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 10:13:18
Would anyone fancy a go at that?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 10:24:01
you've answered your own question there.

prick=good TV

I should be a shoe-in then. Maybe I should share my now-hidden cunt karma points count with them.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 11:22:56
:) :)

hope you get on. who wouldn't want to do it if they could!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 11:23:46
Quote from: 4D
Would anyone fancy a go at that?

at the sas thing?

fuck no.
not even in my prime.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 12:20:39
Just watched Afterlife2. Jesus, i've never watched anything that's hit me that hard before. You could end a 20 year drought with my tears alone.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 12:57:57
Yeah, but you’ve got to chuckle at being covered in kebab meat and fanny juice.



Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Jilted John on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 13:06:57
Yeah, but you’ve got to chuckle at being covered in kebab meat and fanny juice.


Yeah if you are 12.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 13:23:42
Yeah if you are 12.
Fuck me. Another one.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 14:34:43
Yeah, but you’ve got to chuckle at being covered in kebab meat and fanny juice.


Oh, there were a lot of chuckles, especially the 100 yr old woman.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 14:51:56
Oh, there were a lot of chuckles, especially the 100 yr old woman.
That was her from One Foot in the Grave?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 15:34:16
yup. Mrs meldrew


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 16:30:12
Fuck me. Another one.

Do you remember the Victor Mature character in Viz?  :D


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 17:11:55
yup. Mrs meldrew
She was the highlight of the 2nd series, I just truly dont get the "shrink" character at all, pointless IMO and just an excuse to use "building site" humour, I thought Gervais was better than that judging by the rest of the series.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: suttonred on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 17:24:56
Do you remember the Victor Mature character in Viz?  :D

I've missed about 10 editions since issue 15. Hence the avatar. Mickey's Monkey Spunk Moped must be due a new story by now


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 17:29:49
I've missed about 10 editions since issue 15. Hence the avatar. Mickey's Monkey Spunk Moped must be due a new story by now

I've got edition 8 to 18 I'm the loft  :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 17:33:01
She was the highlight of the 2nd series, I just truly dont get the "shrink" character at all, pointless IMO and just an excuse to use "building site" humour, I thought Gervais was better than that judging by the rest of the series.
Very cringey.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 17:41:40
Very cringey.
It really was, although we all know people like that in real life it is not good TV.

The rest of the series though....10/10.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 21:49:24
Just watched Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand on BBC4 brought tears to my eyes, what a genius he was.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: JBZ on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 23:45:18
Watched the second series of After Life this evening.

I would echo previous comments regarding the Paul Kaye character.

Also (and I suspect that I am in a minority) I enjoyed series 1 a lot more than this one. It left me feeling a bit meh.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Mr Stevens on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, 07:25:52
I was really looking forward to the second series of After Life but was also hugely disappointed.

The psychologist was beyond ridiculous. As soon as those scenes started, I wanted them to be over.

I am also a huge supporter of bad language but certain words can be heavily overused.

I thought series 1 was outstanding but I get the impression that.writers of certain shows (this and Gavin & Stacey for example) forgot what made them good in the first place and they no longer made the effort. I was once told by a colleague of Rory Bremner (jokingly I might add) that if Rory blows his nose, they should make a series about it. My point is that some people, Ricky Gervais and James Corden for example, don't always seem to put the effort in that they should and take their popularity a little for granted.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, 07:40:37
Also (and I suspect that I am in a minority) I enjoyed series 1 a lot more than this one. It left me feeling a bit meh.
I preferred the first series too TBH but still enjoyed the new one.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, 09:53:02
My point is that some people, Ricky Gervais and James Corden for example, don't always seem to put the effort in that they should

Afterlife was written, directed, produced and starred Ricky Gervais?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, 10:11:09
Afterlife was written, directed, produced and starred Ricky Gervais?
And i think that's why i was not too fussed about watching it. I loved the Office, but anything after that, (Extra's, Derek, etc) i found really cringe and unwatchable.

Yes it had it's flaws, as mentioned, but there was something beautifully somber about Afterlife.  I've struggled with my mental health recently and i could really sympathies with both Tony and later on Matt. Its hard to explain, but it almost helped me realise that i don't want to end up like Tony.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, 10:18:12
And i think that's why i was not too fussed about watching it. I loved the Office, but anything after that, (Extra's, Derek, etc) i found really cringe and unwatchable.

Yes it had it's flaws, as mentioned, but there was something beautifully somber about Afterlife.  I've struggled with my mental health recently and i could really sympathies with both Tony and later on Matt. Its hard to explain, but it almost helped me realise that i don't want to end up like Tony.
This.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, 10:21:41
Extras is superb!

Derek wasn't really a comedy, more a drama/social commentary with a little comedy added. Watching the series it was clear to me that Gervais has extensive experience of a care home setting, and the purpose of the series was I think mostly to highlight what wonderful places they are, and what wonderful people work in them. Overall it was much more sombre and poignant than anything he had done before. That said I find the main character far too fictional and a bit annoying.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Mr Stevens on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, 10:50:47
Afterlife was written, directed, produced and starred Ricky Gervais?

I used the James Corden example because I was a bit disappointed with the Christmas edition of Gavin & Stacey.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, 19:54:53
Just started watching Sneaky Pete


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, April 30, 2020, 08:26:41
Still powering through Community, really enjoying it. Mainly for Alison Brie. She's dreamy.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, April 30, 2020, 08:31:00
Watched nearly all of season 1 of After Life yesterday (things are getting desperate) despite the somewhat wonky writing (he desperately needs an editor/collaborator) and Ricky Gervais playing Ricky Gervais, as he always does, it was surprisingly good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Thursday, April 30, 2020, 08:55:57
That last episode of Series 2 was a tough watch. Be interesting to know how Gervais got such a good handle on personal grief.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Thursday, April 30, 2020, 09:05:34
I began watching Gangs of London last night. Really good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, April 30, 2020, 09:09:24
Just started watching Sneaky Pete
Series 1 was brilliant, series 2 not as good and series 3 not worth watching IMO. Went downhill faster than an olympic skier.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, April 30, 2020, 09:15:18
Watched the second episode of the celebrity SAS program last night. (sorry if its already been talked about).

It is a tough as anything challenge. I thought the bit at the end with Fash was an eye-opener, I hadn't realised his demons with his brother, really moving TV I thought.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, April 30, 2020, 15:17:01
Still powering through Community, really enjoying it. Mainly for Alison Brie. She's dreamy.

I'm with you there..


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, April 30, 2020, 15:20:57
Mainly for Alison Brie. She's dreamy.

And with the added bonus of being named after a cheese!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, April 30, 2020, 15:52:26
Very nearly bread and cheese  :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Friday, May 1, 2020, 11:04:13
I'm with you there..

I've also been watching community and it is ace. Why do Americans keep pumping shit out like friends and big bang wassit when they are capable of making comminity and always sunny? I suppose you could say the same about britain and gavin and stacy and Mrs Brown's boys.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, May 1, 2020, 11:49:39
I've also been watching community and it is ace. Why do Americans keep pumping shit out like friends and big bang wassit when they are capable of making comminity and always sunny? I suppose you could say the same about britain and gavin and stacy and Mrs Brown's boys.
I'll admit, im partial to a bit of BBT and HIMYM, but Community and IASIP are miles ahead.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Friday, May 1, 2020, 12:47:19
Workaholics is back on amazon prime - would liken it to a more juvenile always Sunny. Good stupid comedy

Will Never forget the golden period of American comedy about 8-9 years ago, where you had new episodes of community, the office, parks and Rec, it’s always sunny and workaholics every week. I’m sure they weren’t all scheduled at the same time, but it felt like it. Perfectly aligned to my uni years


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, May 1, 2020, 23:34:24
Did anyone watch/watching Twin? Norwegian mystery drama with Kristofer Hivju (bloke who played Tormund in GoT). I've found it fairly good.

Cinematography is bloody lovely at times and is certainly helped by the gorgeous Nordic backdrops but I've found this series good enough that your eye doesn't end up wandering off to the Fjords. There is a very convincing set of stories that all contribute to the main plot. The guy who plays the copper Frank, who no one wants to believe or listen to is a pretty good actor, as is the daughter of the the main protagonist.

Anyway, I thought it was pretty good. If you're not a fan of subtitled pictures though, then it'll likely not be for you. Shame though because it is worth a watch.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, May 3, 2020, 21:39:25
Binged Gangs Of London yesterday/today. Enjoyed it but fuck me it was hard to follow at times as it was proper all over the place I thought.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: suttonred on Monday, May 4, 2020, 06:34:37
In my skin on Iplayer is very good. About a south wales schoolgirl with a sectioned Mum and an alcoholic hells angel dad. It's sort of advertised as a comedy, it isn't, but very watchable.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, May 4, 2020, 09:59:37
Watched the first 3 episodes of Upload on Amazon last night, its kept me interested for three episodes so must be OK!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, May 4, 2020, 14:49:50
Never been a fan of sport documentaries. The Man City Amazon one never really interested me or non of the others but i've been watching "The Last Dance" on Netflix and its been brilliant. Even if you are not a Basketball fan, this is worth watching. It basically tells the story of Michael Jordan and his rise to stardom with the Chicago Bulls. It also follows some of his team mates such as Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, May 4, 2020, 15:06:22
I've started watching don't fuck with cats. I'm well behind other people but it looks like its going to be properly interesting.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Monday, May 4, 2020, 15:35:16
Never been a fan of sport documentaries. The Man City Amazon one never really interested me or non of the others but i've been watching "The Last Dance" on Netflix and its been brilliant. Even if you are not a Basketball fan, this is worth watching. It basically tells the story of Michael Jordan and his rise to stardom with the Chicago Bulls. It also follows some of his team mates such as Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman.
It really is a good watch, like you said it is about the whole team but does have a Michael Jordan centre to it, i found the interviews with Phil Jackson and the GM really interesting as well.
It was really interesting showing the Scottie Pippen situation as well, that would never happen now.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, May 4, 2020, 15:50:02
It really is a good watch, like you said it is about the whole team but does have a Michael Jordan centre to it, i found the interviews with Phil Jackson and the GM really interesting as well.
It was really interesting showing the Scottie Pippen situation as well, that would never happen now.
I think as a whole it shows what merchandising and sponsorship can do to the popularity of a team/player.

Not a lot of people know that the Bulls success only lasted 8 or so years, before them there was the Celtics, Lakers and Pistons who had equally a talented players in Magic Johnson, Abdul-Jabbar (not really mentioned), Larry Bird, Dennis Rodman to name a few.
After that you had the Lakers again with the emergence of Kobe Bryan and Big Shaq.
Infact, when it comes to number of championships, Celtics and Lakers are streets ahead of the Bulls

It's pretty much down to the Nike/Air Jordans colab that really paved the way for Michael Jordan to rise to the top of greatness and for Chicago Bulls to become one of the most popular teams in NBA history.

I read somewhere that MJ has a net worth of over $2bn yet only earned around $100m playing basketball.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 08:07:50
Whilst waiting for the next episode of "The Last Dance" i thought i'd give "Man City, All or Nothing" a go. Once again, really enjoying i and a great insight into the cogs of a football club. Also giving me a little bit of a football fix.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 09:42:59
Just coming to the end of Homeland Series 6 - all series watched during lockdown!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 09:46:12
Just coming to the end of Homeland Series 6 - all series watched during lockdown!

I'm thinking of going back to the start of Homeland and watching through to the end. I've been told the current (and final) series is back to form.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 10:11:44
I’ve enjoyed all the series. 6 was a bit of a slow burner - more intrigue than action - but it’s building up well.

Dar Adal looks just like I imagine an earthbound Satan to look.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 12:05:42
Just coming to the end of Homeland Series 6 - all series watched during lockdown!

I watched the final ever episode of this last night, and I'm not giving anything away by saying that I felt it came to a strong and satisfying conclusion.  If you have enjoyed up to season 6, you will enjoy the rest of your viewing to completion for sure.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 12:45:11
For me the later series never got close to the Brodie years, entertaining although pretty unbelievable storyline.

Having said that the last series was very good I thought


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 12:21:58
Normal people. Disappointing. Stuck with it but wasn't worth it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 12:29:09
Normal people. Disappointing. Stuck with it but wasn't worth it.
I feel the same about Ozark.

1st Series was ok, watchable but I am halfway through series 2 and I just cant be bothered with it TBH, its not holding my attention so I am not spending any more time on it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 12:29:40
I enjoyed all of Homeland, but I don’t think I have ever disliked a character as much as I do Carrie Mathison.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 12:51:51
She seems to burst into tears in every episode. Did Quinn actually ever get to boff her?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 12:57:28
I don’t think he did, her bi-polar story got a bit repetitive for me too.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Hitchinred on Friday, May 8, 2020, 08:58:08
Working through Gomorra. Just starting series 3. Quite brutal and has put me off visiting Naples but gripping stuff.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Friday, May 8, 2020, 09:04:01
I don’t think he did, her bi-polar story got a bit repetitive for me too.
They seemed to drop that storyline in Series 6. Mind you, I thought she acted that part really well.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Friday, May 8, 2020, 10:08:53
They seemed to drop that storyline in Series 6. Mind you, I thought she acted that part really well.

To be fair they did, and you are right she did act it well.

I think it’s more a negative on my part from binge watching, when you watch 5/6/7 episodes a day, you notice the repetitiveness of some story lines that you probably wouldn’t if you only watched a couple of episodes a week.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Friday, May 8, 2020, 11:56:50
There was also at least one plotline every series in which she should have been fired or imprisoned.

I tried to suspend belief but found it a bit too unrealistic how she continued to keep her job time after time


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Friday, May 8, 2020, 20:47:25
Season 5 of All or Nothing, this time on the Eagles. It's so so good, like always.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Friday, May 8, 2020, 21:04:28
Charlie Brooker is doing a Covid special Wipe! Yes! It's in the diary.

Quote
ANTIVIRAL WIPE - which will be 50% *longer* than first advertised - is on BBC2, May 14th at 9pm.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: JBZ on Friday, May 8, 2020, 21:10:06
Season 5 of All or Nothing, this time on the Eagles. It's so so good, like always.

Agreed


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, May 8, 2020, 22:09:28
Quote from: mystical_goat
Charlie Brooker is doing a Covid special Wipe! Yes! It's in the diary.

Quote
ANTIVIRAL WIPE - which will be 50% *longer* than first advertised - is on BBC2, May 14th at 9pm.
you beauty!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Friday, May 8, 2020, 22:59:31

you beauty!

Shame it looks like there won't be any more black mirror.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Saturday, May 9, 2020, 15:28:33
Just started Designated Survivor.

Any good?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Saturday, May 9, 2020, 15:48:33
Just started Designated Survivor.

Any good?

If you can look through the ludicrous storylines and ‘America is so great’ nonsense then it’s ok.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Saturday, May 9, 2020, 16:12:10
So a standard US series. Cheers!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Saturday, May 9, 2020, 16:20:41
So a standard US series. Cheers!

Absolutely!!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Mr Stevens on Saturday, May 9, 2020, 16:22:06
Watched the first few episodes, checked how many episodes were left, saw how many were left and immediately gave up on it. The laws of diminishing returns certainly applied to it.


I'm interested in American politics but the West Wing it isn't.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: pauld on Saturday, May 9, 2020, 16:38:06
Just started Designated Survivor.

Any good?
Absolute pish. We started it when it first came out, battled through 1st season on the basis it might pick up, gave up half way through the second and regret giving it that long. Waste of time.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Saturday, May 9, 2020, 16:43:58
Italia Ricci is pleasant on the eye though.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Sunday, May 10, 2020, 00:25:21
Finished all 9 episodes of Gangs of London. Some really great scenes and lots of tense and gory moments, but I found a few of the main actors' performances unconvincing and got a bit lost in the plot at times. Would be interested to hear what others think of it. I downloaded it as it's only on Sky Atlantic at the moment I think.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Sunday, May 10, 2020, 05:24:34
I watched the first episode and found it a bit shit to be honest. Violence for violence sake and the little ginger lad as the main character is hard to take seriously.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Sunday, May 10, 2020, 07:50:56
It has potential but ultimately was a bit crap. The scene in Ireland with the hit squad was laughable.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mexico red on Sunday, May 10, 2020, 09:09:37
Half way through black spot, a French crime drama with a bit of a dark underbelly. Not bad so far

Watched a polish drama called the mire which was standard

Into the night was pretty good, only 6 episodes, Belgium end of world thriller.

Moving onto Hollywood next


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Sunday, May 10, 2020, 09:28:09
I watched the first episode and found it a bit shit to be honest. Violence for violence sake and the little ginger lad as the main character is hard to take seriously.

Agreed, he was terrible and his performance amounted to an expressionless face or squinty eyes to show suspicion/anger/confusion, and nothing else.

I thought the main copper, played by Sope Dirisu, and the Albanian gang lord were great in their roles. But the Dad of the mayor another terrible casting.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Richie Wellen-Dowd on Sunday, May 10, 2020, 10:01:22
Currently watching Fauda, about a unit of the Israeli Defence Force. I tried to watch it on a stream a few years ago but it was dubbed and I couldn't handle it. Very good so far. Pretty apolitical and really just highlights the horrible tit-for-tat nature of the conflict.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Sunday, May 10, 2020, 13:08:17
Just finished Devs, another story dragged out over 8 episodes which could have been done easily in 3!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Sunday, May 10, 2020, 13:40:19
Almost finished Community. They should have stopped after season 4 to be honest. Still watchable and enjoyable but not the same without the likes of Glover and Chase


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Sunday, May 10, 2020, 13:48:14
I don't know whether this is common knowledge and I am late to the party, but I am working my way through Snowfall (3 seasons, all on Iplayer) about how Crack was introduced to the US - i am really liking it.

If you like Narcos, you will like Snowfall, very similar


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Sunday, May 10, 2020, 13:55:57
I don't know whether this is common knowledge and I am late to the party, but I am working my way through Snowfall (3 seasons, all on Iplayer) about how Crack was introduced to the US - i am really liking it.

If you like Narcos, you will like Snowfall, very similar

This is something i started watching but for some reason or another never finished, i'll try and get to it now that you have jumped my memory.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Sunday, May 10, 2020, 14:26:15
I could go for some crack.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Sunday, May 10, 2020, 16:53:56
Making your own is the best way apparently.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Richie Wellen-Dowd on Sunday, May 10, 2020, 17:09:22
I don't know whether this is common knowledge and I am late to the party, but I am working my way through Snowfall (3 seasons, all on Iplayer) about how Crack was introduced to the US - i am really liking it.

If you like Narcos, you will like Snowfall, very similar

Except all the characters are fictional, as I'd imagine are most of the scenarios. I'm sure it's true enough to the basis of what happened, but it didn't feel real in my opinion and I gave up just before the end of the first series. John Singleton is a bit of an enigma, made one completely seminal piece of work, then the rest of his career's work makes you wonder how the hell he managed it.

Damon Idris seems a decent actor, although casting a British lad to play an LA teen who incomprehensibly has a New York accent is a wierd choice.

Making your own is the best way apparently.

Never get high, on your own supply.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Sunday, May 10, 2020, 21:52:51

Damon Idris seems a decent actor, although casting a British lad to play an LA teen who incomprehensibly has a New York accent is a wierd choice.


Frank Dillaney is a much better "Brit playing a yank", as has Andrew Lincoln been too.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Sunday, May 10, 2020, 23:25:33

Never get high, on your own supply.

That's for a dealer


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Richie Wellen-Dowd on Monday, May 11, 2020, 04:51:25
That's for a dealer

I know. Personally I think anyone who has made some crack probably shouldn't smoke it, maybe that's just me?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Monday, May 11, 2020, 09:03:48
They say that if you buy crack from a dealer the quality is very variable.

If you can get good, pure or close to pure coke, it’s actually relatively easy to turn it into crack yourself and requires no specialist ingredients.

I’ve never done crack though!



Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, May 11, 2020, 10:42:30
I’ve never done crack though!

Apparently it is very moreish


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: pauld on Monday, May 11, 2020, 10:47:15
I could go for some crack.
Here you go Ben
(https://watsoniabugle.files.wordpress.com/2018/10/img_3714.jpg?w=600)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, May 11, 2020, 11:02:41
It might affect your looks Ben  :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 10:38:47
I quite like Bosch on Amazon Prime

4 months later I’ve finally managed to get in to this - really enjoying it, thanks.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 10:44:08
Apparently it is very moreish

I had it once and didn't want any more. I might have taken too big a hit for my first time. I had to just sit down for a good 10-15 minutes feeling very lightheaded. I passed when I was offered some more and settled for coke instead.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 09:44:47
Workaholics is back on amazon prime - would liken it to a more juvenile always Sunny. Good stupid comedy

Will Never forget the golden period of American comedy about 8-9 years ago, where you had new episodes of community, the office, parks and Rec, it’s always sunny and workaholics every week. I’m sure they weren’t all scheduled at the same time, but it felt like it. Perfectly aligned to my uni years
Came across this on Amazon and recalled someone mentioned it on here. Not sure how it will age but enjoying it so far.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Sunday, May 17, 2020, 10:00:50
White Lines on Netflix.

You have to get beyond ths frankly dreadful accents.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Sunday, May 17, 2020, 10:25:16
Came across this on Amazon and recalled someone mentioned it on here. Not sure how it will age but enjoying it so far.

3 seasons in and Workaholics and it’s my favourite thing on right now. It’s so stupidly amazing.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Sunday, May 17, 2020, 19:11:05
White Lines on Netflix.

You have to get beyond ths frankly dreadful accents.

2 eps in. Very undecided on it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Sunday, May 17, 2020, 20:00:02
Im so up to date.  Just started watching the first series of Ozark.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, May 18, 2020, 11:15:14
2 eps in. Very undecided on it.

Kept me and the missus occupied for 10 episodes, so its a thumbs up from us.

But god, the accents!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, May 18, 2020, 11:23:28
Im so up to date.  Just started watching the first series of Ozark.
I did the first series and half the 2nd, didn't float my boat at all even though I tried hard and gave it up in the end.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Monday, May 18, 2020, 14:01:09
I did the first series and half the 2nd, didn't float my boat at all even though I tried hard and gave it up in the end.
I loved the first series and now the second series is difficult to watch, I have given up about half way through the second series.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, May 18, 2020, 15:36:06
Just finished "The Last Dance" Really getting into my sport documentaries recently and this one did not disappoint. Well worth a watch.

No really a "sport" per se but for any old school wrestling fans, i suggest checking "Undertaker: The Last Ride." As far as i know its only on WWENetwork but i'm sure it can be picked up on other sites if you know what i mean.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, May 18, 2020, 16:58:33
Started watching "Dead to me" on Netflix, interesting with a few twists and turns, series 2 just came out last week.

Plus point is that one of the 2 main characters is played by Linda Cardellini who played Velma in Scooby Doo  :loverletter:


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 07:58:56
Started watching "Dead to me" on Netflix, interesting with a few twists and turns, series 2 just came out last week.

Plus point is that one of the 2 main characters is played by Linda Cardellini who played Velma in Scooby Doo  :loverletter:

And the other one is Kelly Bundy!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 08:12:34
And the other one is Kelly Bundy!

 :)

https://youtu.be/qE0mRJlQwUs


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 09:12:00
BorderTown on Netflix is a gritty Finnish Police type drama and is pretty good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 09:01:26
Probably a bit late coming to this but we have ninged the whole 3 series of Good Girls over the weekend, well worth watching even if you don't feel much sympathy for stupid choices throughout.

1st 2 series on Netflix, the 3rd series available to download online on various sites.

The massive bonus of this was watching Christina Hendricks (swoons).


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 14:35:27
Just finished White Lines on Netflix, I really enjoyed it right up to the last episode.

911 has started again on Sky Witness, this is worth watching just for Jennifer Love Hewitt.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Thursday, May 28, 2020, 08:16:49
Mindhunter, on Netflix, any good? First episode was slow.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, May 28, 2020, 11:59:58
Mindhunter, on Netflix, any good? First episode was slow.
I really enjoyed it.  As a fan of shows like "Criminal Minds" and "NCIS" it was good to get an insight of where the whole BAU stemmed from and just how tough it was to sell "behavioral analysis" to the FBI. Keep watching.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, May 28, 2020, 12:25:31
yeah I agree with what Chubbs said, its fairly slow but really interesting.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, June 1, 2020, 08:37:41
Just finished al 7 seasons of Workaholics. All in all very good, funny and witty. A bit cringy in some places. Reminded me a little bit of Inetweeners. Worth a watch.

Any more recommendations for US Comedy shows. I might give Parks and Recs another go, 3rd time lucky.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, June 1, 2020, 08:45:20
Anyone watched Space Force on netflix yet? Any good?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, June 1, 2020, 16:41:50
Currently binging my way through House. I don't know how I avoided this for so long.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Monday, June 1, 2020, 17:32:10
Just started the first series of The Good Fight


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: brocklesby red on Monday, June 1, 2020, 18:23:57


The last episode of White Lines was ridiculous,first time I’ve seen someone tortured with a pressure washer though although Laura Haddock  would have been just as threatening with a watering can



Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mexico red on Monday, June 1, 2020, 20:02:45
Anyone watched Space Force on netflix yet? Any good?

Not really


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, 08:49:36
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/tiger-king-joe-exotic-carole-baskin-zoo-court-ruling-a9543661.html


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, June 4, 2020, 08:57:12
Sat watching Channel 5's Filthy Britain SOS and ex TEFer regular poster WR5 (Dan) was being followed around on the programme doing his job stopping fly tipping in Worcester and Malvern. He is a mad as a bag of badgers.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Saturday, June 6, 2020, 13:24:01
I finished watching gangs of London the other day.

Very unrealistic in places, and there's some gaping holes in the plot.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, June 6, 2020, 13:26:33
Sat watching Channel 5's Filthy Britain SOS and ex TEFer regular poster WR5 (Dan) was being followed around on the programme doing his job stopping fly tipping in Worcester and Malvern. He is a mad as a bag of badgers.
Oh! I watched that! Was he a TEFer?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, June 6, 2020, 13:47:46
I finished watching gangs of London the other day.

Very unrealistic in places, and there's some gaping holes in the plot.
I too haven't quite felt the bandwagon hype of GoL; esp. due to the "holiness".


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, June 6, 2020, 13:49:19
Oh! I watched that! Was he a TEFer?
Yes mate WR5, used to post regularly.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Saturday, June 6, 2020, 13:57:39
I finished watching gangs of London the other day.

Very unrealistic in places, and there's some gaping holes in the plot.

Load of tripe I thought that was.

Currently watching ‘Queen of the South‘ on Netflix, really enjoying it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Saturday, June 6, 2020, 14:07:54
One of the biggest plot holes for me...

***spoilers below***









Elliot killed Cole, but nobody seemed bothered about Elliot being there. Next to nothing was said. It was briefly mentioned and then brushed over. Maybe Ed sent him, but why was Sean not wondering what the fuck was going on?





Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Saturday, June 6, 2020, 15:19:40
The lead actor was total shite in GoL. He couldn't pull of that well and softly spoken thing at all. And the entire repertoire of his facial expressions was a squint.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, June 6, 2020, 19:53:10
The lead actor was total shite in GoL. He couldn't pull of that well and softly spoken thing at all. And the entire repertoire of his facial expressions was a squint.

Do you mean the guy who played Sean? Because he seemed like he was still in Peaky Blinders mode.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: suttonred on Saturday, June 6, 2020, 20:47:42
Probably been mentioned but The First Team on Iplayer. The first ever football series without any football. Very funny.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Sunday, June 7, 2020, 04:10:27
Do you mean the guy who played Sean? Because he seemed like he was still in Peaky Blinders mode.

I’ve not seen Peaky Blinders but had heard he was one of the mainish guys from it. The actors name is Joe Cole.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Sunday, June 7, 2020, 18:12:50
I’ve not seen Peaky Blinders but had heard he was one of the mainish guys from it. The actors name is Joe Cole.

Yeah that's Sean in GoL :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Sunday, June 7, 2020, 21:20:21
Probably been mentioned but The First Team on Iplayer. The first ever football series without any football. Very funny.

Just watched first episode, wish I hadn’t. Each to their own but i thought it was bloody dreadful


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, June 8, 2020, 08:26:40
Just watched first episode, wish I hadn’t. Each to their own but i thought it was bloody dreadful

I didn't get to the end of the first episode. Not for me Brian.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 18:25:01
Probably been mentioned but The First Team on Iplayer. The first ever football series without any football. Very funny.

Really?! Trailers looked utter shite. Sub-Hollyoaks standard acting by the looks of it. Coach coming in with a really crap David Brent impression too:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HnTXwWJbq8

What was the one about a footy team on Sky? Quite enjoyed that as a young teenager, it seemed to know it was tongue in cheek.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: RobertT on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 18:36:46
Dream Team, female owner who moved to Coronation Street.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: RobertT on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 18:39:07
There was an 80's programme centred around a female manager of a Subbeteo team, that was a classic:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0397004/

Of course you have Cherie Lunghi's effort as well.


Title: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 18:56:58
I remember that. Real Falkirk.

Jossy's Giants is the one true football show. obviously


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: RobertT on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 20:10:19
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/just-branch-science-non-ironic-1980s-joy-jossys-giants/

A true classic.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, 08:31:57
Started watching US office again. Forgot how funny Steve Carell used to be :-)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, June 22, 2020, 08:38:00
A new series on History Channel called "Eating History" started yesterday with the first 2 episodes.

Basically these 2 American guys locate ancient food products and eat them to see what they taste like. Its a little stomach churning at times but very interesting.

Weird premise for a programme but strangely watchable!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXm7uSNhqqg


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Saturday, June 27, 2020, 09:58:19
What a pile of shit white lines was. Lead actress was poor and I found it all utterly ridiculous. Stuck with it in hope it would get better but it didn't.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Sunday, June 28, 2020, 10:02:33
Just finished The Luminaries on iPlayer, now that made my head hurt!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Sunday, June 28, 2020, 16:43:45
I have just started watching Upload on Amazon Prime, it is really good.
It's about a virtual heaven that you get your mind uploaded to just before you die and you have an avatar of yourself in the afterlife; weird context but it actually works.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Sunday, June 28, 2020, 17:05:42
Just starting Fauda. Any good?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 19:31:38
Marvelous, 9pm bbc2. If you've not already seen it then It's well worth a look


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: donkey on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 20:18:46
Marvelous, 9pm bbc2. If you've not already seen it then It's well worth a look

Is it about Ritchie Benaud?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 22:39:21
I have just started watching Upload on Amazon Prime, it is really good.
It's about a virtual heaven that you get your mind uploaded to just before you die and you have an avatar of yourself in the afterlife; weird context but it actually works.

Where's your avatar Jutty?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: swindonmaniac on Thursday, July 2, 2020, 08:13:54
I have just started watching Upload on Amazon Prime, it is really good.
It's about a virtual heaven that you get your mind uploaded to just before you die and you have an avatar of yourself in the afterlife; weird context but it actually works.
You about to die Jutty ??.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Sunday, July 5, 2020, 21:11:43
Just finished The Luminaries on iPlayer, now that made my head hurt!

Watched an episode just now on BBC. The pacing is all over the place. There is some good acting but whilst entirely shot in NZ (and it looks as stunning as the Norwegian shot, Twin), a screenplay written by Kiwi Eleanor Catton and starring five NZ actors, I'd have thought there would be at least a sniff of a decent Kiwi accent. Not a fucking sausage. That could be forgiven but whatever some of the accents are supposed to be, some are about as consistent as the pacing.

On one viewing 5/10.

I still say for a combination of great backdrops, decent story and well acted mystery thriller. Twin really is worth watching. Kristofer Hivju is brilliant but then I didn't expect any less.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Friday, July 24, 2020, 15:41:50
Started on Homeland a little while ago, just at the end of series 4 as it stands. Bloody glad I finally decided to give it a go. Think series four might even be an increase in quality, post-Brody.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, July 24, 2020, 16:22:53
Started on Homeland a little while ago, just at the end of series 4 as it stands. Bloody glad I finally decided to give it a go. Think series four might even be an increase in quality, post-Brody.

I kind of got bored with it after Brody but will be  to get your thoughts. I'm thinking of starting from the beginning and going all the way through to see how I view it through modern eyes.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Friday, July 24, 2020, 17:39:12
Started on Homeland a little while ago, just at the end of series 4 as it stands. Bloody glad I finally decided to give it a go. Think series four might even be an increase in quality, post-Brody.

I enjoyed Homeland, I got a bit fed up with her mental health condition coming into play every series though.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Saturday, July 25, 2020, 10:56:50
I kind of got bored with it after Brody but will be  to get your thoughts. I'm thinking of starting from the beginning and going all the way through to see how I view it through modern eyes.

I think by series 3 the whole Brody thing was getting a tad stale, his seeming flip-flopping in allegiances etc. I do miss Morena Baccarin though!

Carrie's MH is an interesting device. It's such a large part of her personality (or rather, her battle with it is) but I can see that it becomes a little bit easy to rely on it for something else to happen/add pressure/turn the storyline. I did like the idea of the ISI trying to exploit that though. Fucking hate that Tasneem bitch!



Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Saturday, July 25, 2020, 11:12:01
I've started watching The Repair Shop during lockdown. I wish I'd watched it from the start, it's absolutely brilliant, the crafts people who repair the various items are utter geniuses and the stories behind the items are usually pretty amazing as well. In a way they make the show. Proper feel good 'comfort' TV...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0007zmh/the-repair-shop-60-min-versions-episode-18



Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bedford Red on Saturday, July 25, 2020, 11:32:13
I've started watching The Repair Shop during lockdown. I wish I'd watched it from the start, it's absolutely brilliant, the crafts people who repair the various items are utter geniuses and the stories behind the items are usually pretty amazing as well. In a way they make the show. Proper feel good 'comfort' TV...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0007zmh/the-repair-shop-60-min-versions-episode-18



I've watched it from the start, love this programme. I wish i had the talent to mend/repair things they way they do.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Saturday, July 25, 2020, 14:06:19
Been re watching the US Office. Even better second time round


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Saturday, July 25, 2020, 14:13:20
Been re watching the US Office. Even better second time round

I started the original again today.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Saturday, July 25, 2020, 15:03:18
I've started watching The Repair Shop during lockdown. I wish I'd watched it from the start, it's absolutely brilliant, the crafts people who repair the various items are utter geniuses and the stories behind the items are usually pretty amazing as well. In a way they make the show. Proper feel good 'comfort' TV...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0007zmh/the-repair-shop-60-min-versions-episode-18



Another vote for the Repair Shop. Excellent programme, such talented people.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Saturday, July 25, 2020, 15:08:05
Another vote for the Repair Shop. Excellent programme, such talented people.

Ditto, along with Salvage Hunters, though the latter has a characteristic element of Storage Wars ALA Jarrod & Brandy. The spin off Salvage Hunters (The Restorers) is closer to The Repair Shop without the tear jerking back stories. All good stuff though.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, July 25, 2020, 16:33:42
I quite enjoyed Staged with Michael Sheen and David (the lying c*#t) Tennant. Appealed to my sense of humour.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: donkey on Monday, August 3, 2020, 21:57:34
So I've just got Netflix, what should I be watching...


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 06:42:19
Breaking bad is a good place to start


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 06:56:40
So I've just got Netflix, what should I be watching...
I agree with Arriba breaking Bad is good, The umbrella Academy is good so far but I am only a couple of episodes in.
With Netflix it all depends on what your personal tastes are, I loved Sex Education, but some of my friends didn't like it (weirdos).


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 07:18:59
Sex Education was good.
The Punisher is a must.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 07:46:18
Just finished season one of The Fall on Netflix. BBC drama from a few years ago. Very good so far.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: donkey on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 08:05:25
Cheers all.  Keep 'em coming.  I'm happy to try to watch good stuff, regardless of whether would do normally, good to widen the experience.  :-)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 08:36:29
Cheers all.  Keep 'em coming.  I'm happy to try to watch good stuff, regardless of whether would do normally, good to widen the experience.  :-)
If its still there, Its always sunny in Philadelphia
Peep Show
Community
Mindhunter
Top Boy
Afterlife
White Gold
The Last Dance


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 08:44:02
I have just never been able to get into Breaking Bad - I have tried so many times.

Prison Break
Power
Queen of the South
Orange is the New Black
The Punisher
The Fall


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Old_Town_Red on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 08:53:44
If you like true crime then:

Making a murderer
The Staircase
Don't F**k with cats


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: donkey on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 09:05:39
If you like true crime then:

Making a murderer
The Staircase
Don't F**k with cats

Cheers to all again.  Anything called Don't Fuck With Cats has got to be worth a go.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 09:09:40
If you like true crime then:

Making a murderer
The Staircase
Don't F**k with cats

Yeah all these are great. There is one called the Innocence Files which is quite good as well on Netflix


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Old_Town_Red on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 09:11:31
Cheers to all again.  Anything called Don't Fuck With Cats has got to be worth a go.

It's quite tough to watch, especially if you're a cat or just an animal person


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: donkey on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 09:12:51
It's quite tough to watch, especially if you're a cat or just an animal person

Oh... thanks for the heads up.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 09:18:45
Making a murderer and the last dance are great shouts.
After life is brilliant.
And after you've done breaking bad then better call Saul is the follow up series which is still running. It's superb.
I liked sex education too.

Due to the mentions the punisher is next for me I think.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 09:22:41
It's brutal  :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 09:38:55
It's quite tough to watch, especially if you're a cat or just an animal person

I can't stand cats but its absolutely horrific what happens to them and would never wish that on any living creature.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, August 6, 2020, 10:17:21
It's brutal  :)

You're not wrong are you. I'm 3 in. Enjoying it..


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, August 6, 2020, 10:26:47
 :nod:


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, August 6, 2020, 11:08:10
Finished The Office (US) yesterday so thinking of giving Parks and Recs a 3rd and final go next.

Loved the office, but it did go down hill when Steve Carrell left. None the less once of my top 5 comedy series'


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Thursday, August 6, 2020, 11:46:43
We finished parks and rec earlier this week. I’d never seen the last season before - the final few episodes had me bawling. It’s so sweet


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Richie Wellen-Dowd on Thursday, August 6, 2020, 12:08:10
Only tjings that spring to mind and haven't already been mentioned are Narcos and Fauda.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Friday, August 7, 2020, 10:53:34
We finished parks and rec earlier this week. I’d never seen the last season before - the final few episodes had me bawling. It’s so sweet

Just started Season 6 (never watched any of it before). Really liking it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: JBZ on Friday, August 7, 2020, 10:57:01
Just started Season 6 (never watched any of it before). Really liking it.
One of my favourite American TV shows.  Ron Swanson is on of my personal heroes.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, August 7, 2020, 13:08:03
One of my favourite American TV shows.  Ron Swanson is on of my personal heroes.
See i've tried twice now and just not getting sucked in.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: JBZ on Friday, August 7, 2020, 13:21:24
See i've tried twice now and just not getting sucked in.

I took me the whole first series to get into Breaking Bad.  Sometimes the investment pays off.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Old_Town_Red on Friday, August 7, 2020, 13:41:42
Finished The Office (US) yesterday so thinking of giving Parks and Recs a 3rd and final go next.

Loved the office, but it did go down hill when Steve Carrell left. None the less once of my top 5 comedy series'

Only watched the US office last year and loved it, one of my favourites.

You are right, when Carrell left it wasn't as good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, August 7, 2020, 14:55:58
P&R is great, as someone else said the last few episodes are excellent.

I've found myself restarting Superstore more recently again too. I think the manager Glenn has classic "Brentism" with more geek and softness thrown in, and there's a good moral line in most episodes. He often shows compassion and a naive positivity that would usually dissipate with age. Despite all this he is a fairly rubbish manager.

I don't think the show tries too hard to be cool or funny and doesn't force a gag too much either, like say in something like Two & A Half Men. Superstore is worth a watch for some "easier" viewing.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, August 7, 2020, 16:15:29
[quote="JBZ]I took me the whole first series to get into Breaking Bad.  Sometimes the investment pays off.[/quote]

I must watch that some time


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mexico red on Friday, August 7, 2020, 16:33:57
The 3rd series of Marcella is great, think you lot get it in September.
Enjoyed umbrella academy and blacklist. Just starting second series of the rain


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, August 7, 2020, 16:37:20
The 3rd series of Marcella is great, think you lot get it in September.
Enjoyed umbrella academy and blacklist. Just starting second series of the rain

I know I've banged on about it but if you like Marcella, definitely give Twin a go. I thought that was pretty good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Sunday, August 9, 2020, 12:43:07
If you're after something lighthearted and stupid i would recommend "The Young Offenders" on BBC iPlayer.
The film is also worth watching. 


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: JBZ on Sunday, August 9, 2020, 18:17:35
I never really watched Gogglebox and didn't understand why anyone would want to do so.  However, I have just watched a Celebrity Gogglebox USA and found it surprisingly entertaining.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, August 9, 2020, 18:21:58
I never really watched Gogglebox and didn't understand why anyone would want to do so.  However, I have just watched a Celebrity Gogglebox USA and found it surprisingly entertaining.

That sounds as bland as previously watching celebrity big brother :zzz:


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, August 9, 2020, 18:40:19
Gogglebox is one of the best programmes on TV. In my humble opinion of course.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, August 9, 2020, 18:45:57
Gogglebox is one of the best programmes on TV. In my humble opinion of course.

I'm talking about the American version where I wouldn't know what programmes their referring too or even know the celebs


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: JBZ on Sunday, August 9, 2020, 21:47:58
I'm talking about the American version where I wouldn't know what programmes their referring too or even know the celebs

Many of the TV shows are available here and, at the very least, you would probably recognise Ozzy Osbourne.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Monday, August 10, 2020, 08:30:08
I'm talking about the American version where I wouldn't know what programmes their referring too or even know the celebs
I really like the celebrity versions including the US version, the normal versions not so much.

Some of the celebrities are quite funny, Shaun Ryder & Bez are brilliant together; on the US version Steve Wozniak is great as well.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Monday, August 17, 2020, 09:11:32
Tried Parks and Rec again, 3rd time, and no, it just doesn't do it for me.

Any other recommendations for comedy series?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: JBZ on Monday, August 17, 2020, 10:13:57
Tried Parks and Rec again, 3rd time, and no, it just doesn't do it for me.

Any other recommendations for comedy series?
Modern Family


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Monday, August 17, 2020, 11:21:52
The Anelka documentary is surprisingly good on netflix.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, 18:28:00
Started watching a stupid american show called Blue Mountain State, based around a college football team, so you can kind of guess what route it goes down. Its dumb but funny and contains lots of boobs, so works for me.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: china red on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, 18:40:51
TV show for that one too


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, 20:30:41
Just started The Handmaid's Tale and Ozark. Strong starts from both!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: JBZ on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, 20:33:27
If this has not been mentioned already, I would recommend Ballers, especially the first two series.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: china red on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, 20:36:46
Billions

Watched first episode of Lovecraft Country and looks like it could be fantastic


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 07:04:35
The Handmaid's Tale

Absolutely incredible show


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 08:58:33
The Anelka documentary is surprisingly good on netflix.

I've started this. I'm only at the Real Madrid stage, you forget he was only 20 when he was signed by Madrid and has really struggled with the press and constant intrusion of being a superstar at a young age.

Do you think the glasses he wears in the talking parts have any lenses in them?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 09:38:32
Absolutely incredible show

It's utterly fascinating.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 10:08:43
I've started this. I'm only at the Real Madrid stage, you forget he was only 20 when he was signed by Madrid and has really struggled with the press and constant intrusion of being a superstar at a young age.

Do you think the glasses he wears in the talking parts have any lenses in them?

Ha ha. I always thought he was billy big bollocks and yes he is. The way he was treated at the world cup though was shocking.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 11:21:24
Just started watching Messiah on Netflix. First episode looking good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 11:23:34
Just started watching Messiah on Netflix. First episode looking good.
Thats on our watchlist not seen it yet though.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Saturday, August 29, 2020, 13:31:12
Just finished Messiah. Really enjoyed it. Bit thought provoking on how people would react to a second coming.

Is he for real or a con man?

Glad they shelved a second series. Finished very nicely.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Saturday, August 29, 2020, 13:45:04
Loving Cobra Kai on Netflix. Brilliant bit of updated nostalgia.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Saturday, August 29, 2020, 22:30:27
Loving Cobra Kai on Netflix. Brilliant bit of updated nostalgia.

Watched the first 2 series on YouTube. Looking forward to the 3rd.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Sunday, August 30, 2020, 06:51:24
As the wife is not particularly well we have had a week of whimsy and re watched Mortimer and Whitehouse Gone Fishing.

Lovely, makes me want to pick up a rod again after 30+ years.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, September 3, 2020, 19:32:52
Good girls on Netflix is excellent. The Mrs put it on and I got into it pretty quickly. Definitely worth a look.
Enjoying the spurs docu on Amazon too. Can't binge it though so that sucks.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Thursday, September 3, 2020, 19:38:05
Just started watching Messiah on Netflix. First episode looking good.


Is Netflix any good as thinking of ditching BT TV & Spott and whatnot do you pay a month for it


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, September 3, 2020, 21:56:09

Is Netflix any good as thinking of ditching BT TV & Spott and whatnot do you pay a month for it

Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+  are all under a tenner a month and if you're into some classics as well plenty of original content, then they all cover it in varying ways. Plus you can pick and choose what you watch, your own library of movies, series and docs.

Plus if you're going away or travelling and won't be getting wifi or want to hammer data, then you can download a load of stuff beforehand and watch them "offline". I've found it great when on flights that don't have wifi and don't really fancy watching a poorly dubbed version of A Few Good Men  :D Of course the flying thing is a bit moot for many atm but it's just one of those things that help, even as back up if your tinters went down.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Thursday, September 3, 2020, 21:59:44
Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+  are all under a tenner a month and if you're into some classics as well plenty of original content, then they all cover it in varying ways. Plus you can pick and choose what you watch, your own library of movies, series and docs.

Plus if you're going away or travelling and won't be getting wifi or want to hammer data, then you can download a load of stuff beforehand and watch them "offline". I've found it great when on flights that don't have wifi and don't really fancy watching a poorly dubbed version of A Few Good Men  :D Of course the flying thing is a bit moot for many atm but it's just one of those things that help, even as back up if your tinters went down.

Cheers bamboo so are you only tied for a month at a time that's how you're able to choose between them all and maybe swap them around throughout the year?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, September 3, 2020, 22:07:23
Cheers bamboo so are you only tied for a month at a time that's how you're able to choose between them all and maybe swap them around throughout the year?

Yeah if you wanted I guess, you could have all three and as you say, cancel one or two for a month and no obligation to go back. Most of them offer a free month as well.

I think with Disney+ you can get it free or £2 per month for 6 months if you're an o2 customer. There could be a hack though, that allows anyone to get the offer (another story). In short - yep  :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Thursday, September 3, 2020, 22:09:39
Yeah if you wanted I guess, you could have all three and as you say, cancel one or two for a month and no obligation to go back. Most of them offer a free month as well.

I think with Disney+ you can get it free or £2 per month for 6 months if you're an o2 customer. There could be a hack though, that allows anyone to get the offer (another story). In short - yep  :)

👍👍


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Friday, September 4, 2020, 10:16:55
Netflix is really good for a wide variety of stuff, Amazon Prime for me is a no brainer as me and my boys buy stuff rom amazon all the time and pay for prime delivery so the TV is free with that, there is some really good stuff on there as well.
Netflix has really good shows and documentaries but their movies aren't great but Amazon Prime is really good for movies and have some great shows on there but nowhere near as good a range as Netflix.
I only had Disney+ for the Mandalorian so can't comment on anything else.
I also got Apple TV for a year free with my new iPad and that has some great stuff on it but I wouldn't recommend buying it for more than a month, that should be plenty of time to binge watch the best stuff. 


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Friday, September 4, 2020, 10:20:13
Netflix is really good for a wide variety of stuff, Amazon Prime for me is a no brainer as me and my boys buy stuff rom amazon all the time and pay for prime delivery so the TV is free with that, there is some really good stuff on there as well.
Netflix has really good shows and documentaries but their movies aren't great but Amazon Prime is really good for movies and have some great shows on there but nowhere near as good a range as Netflix.
I only had Disney+ for the Mandalorian so can't comment on anything else.
I also got Apple TV for a year free with my new iPad and that has some great stuff on it but I wouldn't recommend buying it for more than a month, that should be plenty of time to binge watch the best stuff. 

Many thanks for your opinion which is much appreciated. So out of the two would you choose Amazon prime for overall value?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Friday, September 4, 2020, 13:02:38
If I was picking 1 then Netflix would be my choice. Between my kids subs I use, i have them all and Netflix wins hands down in my opinion. To be fair Amazon does have some food content too and if you shop there then it's worth having. £79 a year is good value.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, September 4, 2020, 13:05:21
If I was picking 1 then Netflix would be my choice. Between my kids subs I use, i have them all and Netflix wins hands down in my opinion. To be fair Amazon does have some food content too and if you shop there then it's worth having. £79 a year is good value.
Netflix has way more content available for free (after the subscription payment) than does Amazon.

We only have Amazon Prime so that my wife, who is an avid reader, can get free books for her kindle and we get free delivery from Amazon on Prime.

If it was a choice between the 2 then Netflix would win 100% of the time, thats not saying there isn't good things on Prime but not the quantity and not all are included in the subs cost.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Friday, September 4, 2020, 13:09:06
Netflix has way more content available for free (after the subscription payment) than does Amazon.

We only have Amazon Prime so that my wife, who is an avid reader, can get free books for her kindle and we get free delivery from Amazon on Prime.

If it was a choice between the 2 then Netflix would win 100% of the time, thats not saying there isn't good things on Prime but not the quantity and not all are included in the subs cost.

What Netflix package do you have


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, September 4, 2020, 13:18:01
What Netflix package do you have
We just have standard so 2 TVs can watch at the same time, we were on the Premium package as it allows for UHD but we found they were too dark with our TV and you cant adjust the contrast in UHD so we just went for the HD, there is very little actual difference in quality TBH between them when streaming.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Friday, September 4, 2020, 13:19:15
We jsut have standard so 2 TVs can watch at the same time, we were on the Premium package as it allows for UHD but we found they were too dark with out TV and you cant adjust the contrast in UHD so we just went for the HD, there is very little actual difference in quality TBH between them when streaming.

That's all I needed to know as I was considering the basic package
Cheers


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, September 4, 2020, 13:20:19
That's all I needed to know as I was considering the basic package
Cheers
Welcome.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Friday, September 4, 2020, 13:20:57
Welcome.

👍


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, 13:50:34
I may have missed this previously (as its 6 years old now) but being shown on Sky DOcumentary channel at the moment....

"Next Goal Wins" the documantary about the American Samoa team that got beaten 31-0 by Australia and had never won an international game.

Basically they get in an experiences Dutch/American coach to try to sort them out.

It is such a moving documentary, real tug at the heart strings of any supporter of a crap team.

Actually brings a tear to the eye.

Well worth watching.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: tans on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, 13:51:05
Good documentary that is


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Saturday, October 3, 2020, 06:34:01
Seven Seconds on Netflix is a good watch - 10 episode series.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, October 3, 2020, 07:00:28
Started watching Cobra Kai following an earlier post. Excellent so far.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Saturday, October 3, 2020, 11:13:57
Ratched is good. The third day I'm struggling with but going to finish as I'm 3 in so not stopping now. Weird series.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Monday, October 5, 2020, 22:09:34
I've been watchig a handmaid's tale.

I've developing a crush on Serena Waterford.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 07:02:15
I've been watchig a handmaid's tale.

I've developing a crush on Serena Waterford.

Yvonne Straovski (sp) - she was good in Dexter too.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 07:45:40
I’ve been watching Designated Survivor on Netflix, I’m really enjoying it. 


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 08:06:42
enjoyed the first series - other not so much.

Keifer Sutherland’s ‘whispering’ style does get on my tits.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 08:12:18
Yvonne Straovski (sp) - she was good in Dexter too.

You are all late to the party, she was good in Chuck too!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 08:16:46
American Murder just released on Netflix. Uses actual video footage, real life interviews and social media posts about the Watts family murder. Extremely hard to watch.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ep8iKiQNSrY


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 08:22:00
enjoyed the first series - other not so much.

Keifer Sutherland’s ‘whispering’ style does get on my tits.

I’m coming to the end of series 1, will let you know what I think of the other 2.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 11:52:47
Yvonne Straovski (sp) - she was good in Dexter too.

She is in Stateless which is very good (Netflix)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, October 8, 2020, 07:04:35
Watching The Fall at the moment. Absolutely brilliant.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, October 8, 2020, 07:05:59
Watching The Fall at the moment. Absolutely brilliant.
We watched it last week, series 3 was a bit pointless, still worth watching though.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Thursday, October 8, 2020, 07:56:35
Watching The Fall at the moment. Absolutely brilliant.

Loved it.
Gillian Anderson  :jawdrop:


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Thursday, October 8, 2020, 08:03:24
Yeah brilliant series

Agree with PV about series 3, pretty slow but it was all building to the climax of the final episode


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, October 18, 2020, 09:21:06
Not a TV programme as such but Tubes from soccer am has a YouTube channel where he plays golf with footballers/ex footballers and asks them questions while playing. Well, his latest edition is with Glenn Hoddle if any of you are interested. He does talk about Swindon on it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Sunday, October 18, 2020, 13:51:37
Not a TV programme as such but Tubes from soccer am has a YouTube channel where he plays golf with footballers/ex footballers and asks them questions while playing. Well, his latest edition is with Glenn Hoddle if any of you are interested. He does talk about Swindon on it.
I like Tubes' YT stuff. He's really gone a long way from being the resident idiot on Soccer AM. Fair play to him.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, October 18, 2020, 16:15:50
I like Tubes' YT stuff. He's really gone a long way from being the resident idiot on Soccer AM. Fair play to him.

Agree. Addressing his alcoholism and having a heart attack has changed him. His channel is great.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, November 6, 2020, 08:48:34
Just started watching Sense8 on Netflix. A must for any Freema Agyeman fan  :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Friday, November 6, 2020, 17:45:49
Being Frank, a documentary about Frank Gardner was an excellent watch.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, November 13, 2020, 11:37:46
I have a few friends that have been approached to be in this already, sounds very interesting for us of a certain generation.

https://winnaijatv.com/peaky-blinders-creator-steven-knight-to-helm-80s-two-tone-music-series/


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Friday, November 13, 2020, 12:42:50
I have a few friends that have been approached to be in this already, sounds very interesting for us of a certain generation.

https://winnaijatv.com/peaky-blinders-creator-steven-knight-to-helm-80s-two-tone-music-series/
I wasn't necessarily a fan of 'all' it stood for, but there was some pretty good music in this time, which I still like to listen to on occasion today.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, November 13, 2020, 23:50:11
I have a few friends that have been approached to be in this already, sounds very interesting for us of a certain generation.

https://winnaijatv.com/peaky-blinders-creator-steven-knight-to-helm-80s-two-tone-music-series/

I have not yet been approached ;) Was cast for an extra in PB (Peaky Blinders not Phil Brown) but didn't get it. Was for a season of The Crown but couldn't make the fecking dates arrghh!

What I like about this (something I discussed with Sax), is that the smaller roles are starting to pop up a bit more again, which is great for the industry as a whole :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Saturday, November 14, 2020, 08:29:25
You might be alright if they ever do another Lord of the rings Bambi  :D


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Saturday, November 14, 2020, 09:22:41
The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix, absolutely superb. One of the best series I’ve seen in a long time.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Kinky Tom on Saturday, November 14, 2020, 09:39:29
I'm half way through that Barry, it's very good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, November 14, 2020, 11:14:24
Watched a few of the Mandalorian last night. Prob watch a couple more in a minute while ironing.

Can't make my mind up - Good bits and dull bits.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mexico red on Saturday, November 14, 2020, 11:34:17
The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix, absolutely superb. One of the best series I’ve seen in a long time.

Im onto that next, currently on Borgen- If you liked the west wing this is a Danish version. very good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Saturday, November 14, 2020, 12:28:35
Im onto that next, currently on Borgen- If you liked the west wing this is a Danish version. very good.

We’ve just started Borgen, it’s brilliant so far.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Saturday, November 14, 2020, 12:48:40
Started on Mindhunter. Any good?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Saturday, November 14, 2020, 13:37:48
Mindhunter is a slow starter, but very good.

Started to watch Fargo, but got bored. First three episodes didn't appeal. So instead, started Peaky Blinders. Good start.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, November 21, 2020, 21:59:48
Valhalla Murders currently on BBC4. First two episodes pretty intense. Another cracking crime thriller production from our Scandinavian friends. This time an Icelandic one.

Reminds me very much of the Norway set Twin, in that we get beautiful cinematography coupled with gorgeous backdrops. Yet this doesn't take away from some great acting and convincing roles. Subtitled.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mexico red on Saturday, November 21, 2020, 23:00:16
Valhalla Murders currently on BBC4. First two episodes pretty intense. Another cracking crime thriller production from our Scandinavian friends. This time an Icelandic one.

Reminds me very much of the Norway set Twin, in that we get beautiful cinematography coupled with gorgeous backdrops. Yet this doesn't take away from some great acting and convincing roles. Subtitled.

It’s been on Netflix a while back, it’s great. There’s a Finnish police thing on Netflix too which was brilliant but can’t remember the title!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Monday, November 23, 2020, 09:34:44
Mindhunter is a slow starter, but very good.

Started to watch Fargo, but got bored. First three episodes didn't appeal. So instead, started Peaky Blinders. Good start.
Just finished the first series. Sure was a slow burner, but I’ve really enjoyed it. Hard to believe there are people like that actually amongst us.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, November 23, 2020, 09:38:35
It’s been on Netflix a while back, it’s great. There’s a Finnish police thing on Netflix too which was brilliant but can’t remember the title!

Was it BorderTown Mex? If it is, that's bloody good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, November 23, 2020, 10:24:48
For those looking for some simple binge-watches, 'Bosch' on Amazon Prime is a pretty watchable yank cop show, based in LA. I'm currently on 4 of 6 series, with a 7th and final one to come next year.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, November 23, 2020, 10:35:04
Enjoyed it Bob, decent stuff.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Monday, November 23, 2020, 10:43:15
Love Life on iPlayer is very watchable if you want something to share with the wife. Plus, stars Anna Kendrick, who's in my top 3.

Also Industry on the beeb. Two eps in, not sure about it but will persist.

And I've also picked up a weird obsession for US custom car shows - Rust Valley Restorers and Rust To Riches (both Netflix) are brilliantly shit. Binged all of them in about a week. Working out my notice period remotely is great for watching shit TV.



Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Monday, November 23, 2020, 12:54:55
And I've also picked up a weird obsession for US custom car shows - Rust Valley Restorers and Rust To Riches (both Netflix) are brilliantly shit. Binged all of them in about a week. Working out my notice period remotely is great for watching shit TV.


Love these as well.
I am really enjoying you, me, her on Netflix and also Long way up on apple tv.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, November 23, 2020, 14:03:30

Also Industry on the beeb. Two eps in, not sure about it but will persist.


Plenty of flesh on show in that!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, November 23, 2020, 14:38:30
Love these as well.
also Long way up on apple tv.

If you haven't watched the other two you should, they are very good


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mexico red on Monday, November 23, 2020, 15:06:10
Was it BorderTown Mex? If it is, that's bloody good.

No it’s called Deadwind. Really good. 2 series.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, November 23, 2020, 15:17:16
No it’s called Deadwind. Really good. 2 series.

Ah yes, I think I have seen that as well. I've actually watched so many 'foreign' dramas on streaming services, I'm beginning to forget what I have and haven't seen!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Sunday, December 6, 2020, 22:18:15
Trying to get in to 'Raised by Wolves'


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Sunday, December 6, 2020, 23:29:56
Trying to get in to 'Raised by Wolves'

Not being sarcy but...what's that about NMH?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, December 7, 2020, 08:10:09
I'm reworking my way through The Soprano's for the second time after a few years since the first time I watched it. The Mrs started watching so I've joined her as it's on and got bang into it again. So so good...


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, December 7, 2020, 09:14:10
I'm reworking my way through The Soprano's for the second time after a few years since the first time I watched it. The Mrs started watching so I've joined her as it's on and got bang into it again. So so good...

Cracking show, just as good if not better the second time. And the 3rd.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, December 7, 2020, 09:25:13
Just finished DNA (on the beeb I think?) was really really good!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Friday, December 11, 2020, 19:41:47
Finally got round to watching Billions. Start of season 2. It's phenomenal.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, December 12, 2020, 08:44:31
Just started watching Schitt's Creek


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, December 12, 2020, 16:10:17
Just started watching Schitt's Creek

Is it about STFC?  :hmmm:


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, December 12, 2020, 17:41:01
Trying to get in to 'Raised by Wolves'
I've just finished this now. Not sure how to rate it. There were some twists and thrilling bits, but there was a lot of weird and self indulgent bits too. If you liked things like Prometheus and Fortitude then you will like this.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, December 14, 2020, 09:35:47
Half way through The Undoing on Netflakes (I think), its pretty good so far!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Monday, December 14, 2020, 14:40:06
Half way through The Undoing on Netflakes (I think), its pretty good so far!

Loved this - best thing I've watched this year. Kidman is brilliant in it.

(It's Sky Atlantic/HBO)



Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, December 14, 2020, 14:46:31
Loved this - best thing I've watched this year. Kidman is brilliant in it.

(It's Sky Atlantic/HBO)



It was mainly the victim who caught me eye...

Its also on either Netflix or Amazon as well as we don't do Sky or HBO.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, 17:01:06
Someone I work with was on the Bake Off a few years ago, just saw a clip for the Christmas special on Christmas Eve and he’s on that as well.

To be fair whenever he did decide to bring his wares into the office it’s clear he knows what he is doing with flour, eggs and an oven!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Saturday, December 26, 2020, 17:13:38
If you're interested 'in for a penny' on ITV in a minute features people from Swindon today. A friend is partaking in it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, 18:03:50
'Nurse Jackie' is decent. Half hour episodes so not heavy. I like it


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, 18:44:53
I watched a documentary on BBC4 last night called 'scream for me Sarajevo' which is about the war in Yugoslavia and when Bruce Dickinson (of Iron Maiden) went to play a gig half way through the war. Some of the images are absolutely horrific but the power of music really does shine through.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Thursday, December 31, 2020, 15:05:06
Started 'Flowers' on Netflix last night, black comedy with Julian Barratt (Mighty Boosh etc) and Olivia Coleman. First episode was great, second not so much. Will carry on for a few more to see how it develops.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Thursday, December 31, 2020, 18:29:25
Death to 2020 was good. Most of the script could have been narrated by Charlie brooker in a dark living room and it would have been a 2020 wipe

Apart from Samuel L Jackson’s parts. Not convinced his parts weren’t just a straight up interview


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Thursday, December 31, 2020, 20:29:21
Death to 2020 was good. Most of the script could have been narrated by Charlie brooker in a dark living room and it would have been a 2020 wipe

Apart from Samuel L Jackson’s parts. Not convinced his parts weren’t just a straight up interview

All of it sounded like other people doing a Brooker impression! I'd have preferred him. Turned it off after a while as we didn't think it was that good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Monday, January 4, 2021, 09:57:11
Just starting Ted Lasso - an inexperienced soccer coach from Kansas who becomes manager of a PL club - Richmond FC (based on Crystal Palace).


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Monday, January 4, 2021, 15:26:54
Just starting Ted Lasso - an inexperienced soccer coach from Kansas who becomes manager of a PL club - Richmond FC (based on Crystal Palace).
It starts really slowly but is really good, worth sticking with.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: china red on Monday, January 4, 2021, 15:48:11
Ted Lasso is ridiculous but I loved it


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Monday, January 4, 2021, 16:11:31
 I know I am criminally late to the show so to speak but our neighbours have gotten us into ‘Benidorm’ recently. Under normal circumstances it is not something we’d watch, hence why we’re so far behind the loop. That said for years Benidorm and other resorts were open to ridicule as to the style of holiday maker that went there. Predicable, cringeworthy in the main amusing, in parts funny. Oh and an array of well know actors to does add to the show.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, January 4, 2021, 21:55:45
I know I am criminally late to the show so to speak but our neighbours have gotten us into ‘Benidorm’ recently. Under normal circumstances it is not something we’d watch, hence why we’re so far behind the loop. That said for years Benidorm and other resorts were open to ridicule as to the style of holiday maker that went there. Predicable, cringeworthy in the main amusing, in parts funny. Oh and an array of well know actors to does add to the show.

Starts well for the first few series then goes downhill in the later ones.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, 01:10:49
Starts well for the first few series then goes downhill in the later ones.

See what you’re saying. Some episodes have been a bit meh.

Edit. Yep, concur more than my last post above. The new family are dull and irritating along with the two young lads about town.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, 19:44:47
Ted Lasso is ridiculous but I loved it
Starting to really enjoy this. Looks like a young David Seaman.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, 09:16:05
Watched all of Cobra Kai Season 3 yesterday. Its a mix of cheesy, cringey nostalgic beauty and well worth a watch.


Title: Re: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, 12:19:39
Watched all of Cobra Kai Season 3 yesterday. Its a mix of cheesy, cringey nostalgic beauty and well worth a watch.
Another brilliant series.

Watching the last season of Vikings on Prime next.

Sent from my XQ-AD51


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, 12:25:07
Smashed Billions over Xmas - one of the best shows I've ever seen. It's rare for me to binge something that hard.

Lewis and Giamatti are brilliant. Rest of season 5 out this winter and renewed for 6 already.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, 12:37:46
Smashed Billions over Xmas - one of the best shows I've ever seen. It's rare for me to binge something that hard.

Lewis and Giamatti are brilliant. Rest of season 5 out this winter and renewed for 6 already.

I really want to watch that but its only available on Sky isn't it? I've got Netflix and Amazon but not willing to have 2 many subscription services on the go!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, 13:23:11
WTAF

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jan/06/john-dillermand-denmark-launches-childrens-tv-show-man-giant-penis


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, 13:55:31
I really want to watch that but its only available on Sky isn't it? I've got Netflix and Amazon but not willing to have 2 many subscription services on the go!

It’s available on Prime I believe mate.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, 13:59:24
It’s available on Prime I believe mate.

Sweet if that's the case, thanks!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Thursday, January 7, 2021, 08:10:43
Sweet if that's the case, thanks!

Apologies BO, I was wrong.
It was my Now TV I had seen it, so you were right.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Thursday, January 7, 2021, 08:45:26
Yeah it's Showtime/HBO so sky only I think.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, January 7, 2021, 09:33:03
Ah ok. Might get a NowTV trial at some stage then.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, January 14, 2021, 09:10:32
Watched 5 episodes of The Serpent on BBC and gave up, Jesus they were dragging it out could have been done in 2 hours tops, don't know why there is this need to bloody drag things out to 8-10 hours!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Thursday, January 14, 2021, 09:13:30
Watched 5 episodes of The Serpent on BBC and gave up, Jesus they were dragging it out could have been done in 2 hours tops, don't know why there is this need to bloody drag things out to 8-10 hours!

Missus loved it. I said the same as you. The last two eps were good, but it was so slow and turgid to get there. Should have been a 3 parter, tops.

Seeing this a lot at the moment, particularly with OTT providers like Netflix. There's no limit on air time, so pretty much everything is too long.

Started Designated Survivor at the weekend. Hilariously bad, but brilliant at the same time. So watchable.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, January 14, 2021, 10:32:41
Haha. I have up on the serpent half way through episode 2. Think I only stuck with it that long due to Jenna Coleman looking stunning in it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Thursday, January 14, 2021, 10:39:13
Haha. I have up on the serpent half way through episode 2. Think I only stuck with it that long due to Jenna Coleman looking stunning in it.

Didn't know much about her but straight into my top 3. Pretty much the only reason I sat there quietly while the wife watched it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Shrivvy Road on Thursday, January 14, 2021, 11:18:41
Watched 5 episodes of The Serpent on BBC and gave up, Jesus they were dragging it out could have been done in 2 hours tops, don't know why there is this need to bloody drag things out to 8-10 hours!
Just into episode one. Shall i skip a few


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, January 14, 2021, 11:21:01
Just into episode one. Shall i skip a few

From what our learned friend Panda Paws has said, yes the first 6.....


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Shrivvy Road on Thursday, January 14, 2021, 11:24:53
Done


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Thursday, January 14, 2021, 11:37:29
You could watch the first 2 and last 2 and not miss much, bar the detail around the killings.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, January 14, 2021, 11:43:19
The first episode was slow. Think I'll skip the rest then.

Very much enjoing The Handmade's Tale on Prime right now ( 2 eps into season 2). Bit behind the curve I know.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Shrivvy Road on Thursday, January 14, 2021, 11:53:56
You could watch the first 2 and last 2 and not miss much, bar the detail around the killings.
Cheers Panda


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, January 14, 2021, 13:21:50
I find it quite amusing that people are moaning about tv series being dragged out too much. Probably the same people who moan about being bored during 'lockdown'

I personally don't mind these things being dragged out, we've just finished the fifth episode and have thoroughly enjoyed it.

JC is good and very easy on the eye but I'm not sure how I feel about the main actor, if he's that convincing as a 'baddie' or not.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, January 14, 2021, 14:08:34
JC is good and very easy on the eye but I'm not sure how I feel about the main actor, if he's that convincing as a 'baddie' or not.

That was another thing, the idea seemed to be that he was very charismatic to charm all these people into trusting him etc etc, the actor seems to have all the charisma of a wet fish.

My missus will watch just about anything and even this saw her off, towards the end the main topic of debate was about the actors hair/wig.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, January 14, 2021, 14:31:39
I've finished Nurse Jackie(which was excellent by the way) so need something to binge on. I like to go full in and watch loads at a time so thinking 'Parks and recreation' which seems to get favourable reviews or something more gritty like 'Sons of anarchy'. If anyone can recommend something that's passed me by I'll take a look.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, January 14, 2021, 14:36:09
I'm also addicted to Wicked Tuna. it's the same every week, yet I still look forward to it...


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, January 14, 2021, 14:43:13
Because the wife had a thumping headache last night and went to bed, early me and the dog watched the first episode of Peaky Blinders again, forgotten how good it was. Don't really know why we never watched it beyond the second series so might give it another go.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, January 14, 2021, 14:51:18
I'm also addicted to Wicked Tuna. it's the same every week, yet I still look forward to it...
in a jay from inbeweeners voice "completed it mate". I liked that too.

Because the wife had a thumping headache last night and went to bed, early me and the dog watched the first episode of Peaky Blinders again, forgotten how good it was. Don't really know why we never watched it beyond the second series so might give it another go.

Do it. You won't regret it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Thursday, January 14, 2021, 17:54:47
I've finished Nurse Jackie(which was excellent by the way) so need something to binge on. I like to go full in and watch loads at a time so thinking 'Parks and recreation' which seems to get favourable reviews or something more gritty like 'Sons of anarchy'. If anyone can recommend something that's passed me by I'll take a look.

Parks and Rec is brilliant. You'll watch early episodes and wonder how the fuck Chris Pratt turned into a global superstar.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, January 14, 2021, 19:22:14
^^^This. A very lucky man.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Thursday, January 14, 2021, 20:27:31
Parks & Rec is amazing.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 10:10:39
Watched the first series of The Bay over the last couple of nights, mainly because a lot of it was filmed round this way.

It was Ok, however, what made me laugh was that when it was on the first time all the local Facebook pages in Morecambe and Lancaster were raving about how great it was, yet on watching it all it seemed to suggest was that everyone in the town was aggro unpleasant chav!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: JBZ on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 13:11:44
Currently watching the first series of 'Back'


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Shrivvy Road on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 13:49:05
I watched across the wire last night. Absolute fucking garbage


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mexico red on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 15:23:46
Recently watched lupin on Netflix which was decent and the night stalker documentary which made me check my locks before going to bed

The 3rd series of Marcella starts next week on itv and we had it in Netflix here back in the summer, well worth a watch


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 15:28:35
Don’t know how many of you lot have an Amazon Firestick, but this is a fantastic app for films and every box set series you can imagine

https://www.firesticktricks.com/cinema-apk-firestick.html


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Shrivvy Road on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 15:36:00
Recently watched lupin on Netflix which was decent and the night stalker documentary which made me check my locks before going to bed

The 3rd series of Marcella starts next week on itv and we had it in Netflix here back in the summer, well worth a watch
I watch and listen to all Crime docs like that but by a mile the Nightstalker is the worse one i have come across


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 16:18:26
Yeah I finished Night Stalker last night, some story that one


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 18:25:03
Currently watching the first series of 'Back'

Re-watched this recently ahead of the new series. I like it, it's typical Mitchell and Webb stuff.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 21:57:53
Re-watched this recently ahead of the new series. I like it, it's typical Mitchell and Webb stuff.

Yeah it's classic "That Mitchell & Webb Look" meets "Peep Show" mash up. Back is Mitchell & Webb, and they are back.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, January 21, 2021, 08:30:17
We liked it too. Now watching That Mitchell and Webb Look. It's not as funny as I remember.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Thursday, January 21, 2021, 12:25:44
Yeah it's classic "That Mitchell & Webb Look" meets "Peep Show" mash up. Back is Mitchell & Webb, and they are back.
Peep Show is in my Top5 shows of all time so will give this a go.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, January 21, 2021, 12:41:13
We watched it straight after Peep Show. It's really good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Leggett on Thursday, January 21, 2021, 14:42:38
I'm nearly at the end of s1 of Dark on Netflix, holy shit it is brilliant. Its German with subtitles (or dubbed if you can't get over a 2 inch high barrier at the bottom of the screen) and part of the fun is understanding sentences or words in the dialogue, before they go on to wormholes and scientific theories and then I'm very thankful for the subtitles :D


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, January 21, 2021, 17:35:43
We liked it too. Now watching That Mitchell and Webb Look. It's not as funny as I remember.

Funny you say that, I watched some TW&WL a few weeks back and it wasn't as funny to me either. Peep show still retains some great stuff though. I happen to channel my inner Jeremy via the ownership of many t-shirts with "quirky logos" on. I have a feeling Jayo that you can also pull of this fine feat too  :D


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Thursday, January 21, 2021, 17:42:49
If we're doing forumers who look/act like Peep Show characters, a client recently asked me if I was Ben.

(https://i.redd.it/cqaewlj2pbx11.jpg)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Friday, January 22, 2021, 07:11:31
Funny you say that, I watched some TW&WL a few weeks back and it wasn't as funny to me either. Peep show still retains some great stuff though. I happen to channel my inner Jeremy via the ownership of many t-shirts with "quirky logos" on. I have a feeling Jayo that you can also pull of this fine feat too  :D

I'm more Mark than Jeremy the older I get


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Friday, January 22, 2021, 07:11:43
If we're doing forumers who look/act like Peep Show characters, a client recently asked me if I was Ben.

(https://i.redd.it/cqaewlj2pbx11.jpg)

Uncanny!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: DiV on Friday, January 22, 2021, 08:26:42
I’ve never watched Peep Show but without the context I would have totally thought that was Samdy.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Friday, January 22, 2021, 14:25:56
The Serpent, a BBC thriller about a real-life serial killer called Charles Sobhraj who mostly operated out of Thailand is really great. 8 parts of just short of an hour. Fascinating to read about his current life too.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p08zh4ts/the-serpent


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Friday, January 22, 2021, 14:31:49
I watch and listen to all Crime docs like that but by a mile the Nightstalker is the worse one i have come across

As in, worst crimes or badly made tv show?!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, January 22, 2021, 14:42:15
The Serpent, a BBC thriller about a real-life serial killer called Charles Sobhraj who mostly operated out of Thailand is really great. 8 parts of just short of an hour. Fascinating to read about his current life too.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p08zh4ts/the-serpent

It was discussed on here a few pages back MG. It seemed that most people thought it was too long/dragged out, but I enjoyed it, apart from the actor who played Sobraj, I didn't find him convincing at all. That's when Jenna Coleman wasn't on the screen of course.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Friday, January 22, 2021, 14:46:11
Watched 3 eps of the new ITV drama Finding Alice. It's bad.

Delighted to finally see an architect killed by his own insistence to not have a bannister though.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Shrivvy Road on Friday, January 22, 2021, 14:48:01
As in, worst crimes or badly made tv show?!
Worst crimes sorry mate, i only just seen this. He was terrifying


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Friday, January 22, 2021, 15:04:15
Started watching Bosch on Prime.

Good so far. Steady but not outstanding.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, January 22, 2021, 17:39:20
I'm more Mark than Jeremy the older I get

'I'll have to go Stephen, got a pub to "unlock"...' *notions unlocking mind on the side of head*

 :D


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Thursday, January 28, 2021, 22:42:26
Just started watching Married at first sight, Australia. Hate these sort of programs normally. This one gets better with every episode. Genuinely does.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Thursday, January 28, 2021, 23:13:25
Just started watching Married at first sight, Australia. Hate these sort of programs normally. This one gets better with every episode. Genuinely does.

The most recent season, from 2019 but currently on E4? We're 15 eps in. It's wild. Last season was mad too.

As far as constructed reality goes, it's brilliant.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, January 28, 2021, 23:30:09
The most recent season, from 2019 but currently on E4? We're 15 eps in. It's wild. Last season was mad too.

As far as constructed reality goes, it's brilliant.
Just started watching Married at first sight, Australia. Hate these sort of programs normally. This one gets better with every episode. Genuinely does.

And to think some of the shit I get on here  :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: Enjoy fellas :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Miles Mayhem on Friday, January 29, 2021, 07:06:47
Just finished the Crown and actually really enjoyed it. Superb cast from both eras and opened my eyes to a lot of historical events that I had only briefly read about in the past but not fully understood. Previously I never really took any interest in the monarchy and there is still quite a bit of fiction woven into the facts to keep the narrative ticking over but I would deffo recommend.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Friday, January 29, 2021, 09:35:29
Sex Education is fucking brilliant. Best British show I have seen for yonks


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, January 29, 2021, 10:46:29
Is there a new series Jayo? Watched the first 2 seasons.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, January 29, 2021, 10:49:42
AFAIK series 3 is still in production (Covid delay).


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Friday, January 29, 2021, 10:55:28
Is there a new series Jayo? Watched the first 2 seasons.

What Batch said. We're halfway through season 1 and loving it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, January 29, 2021, 11:28:03
It is very good   :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Friday, January 29, 2021, 11:28:35
Just started watching Married at first sight, Australia. Hate these sort of programs normally. This one gets better with every episode. Genuinely does.

I'm "forced" to watch this by my partner. I hate it, obviously  :-[


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Friday, January 29, 2021, 13:08:55
Just finished the Crown and actually really enjoyed it. Superb cast from both eras and opened my eyes to a lot of historical events that I had only briefly read about in the past but not fully understood. Previously I never really took any interest in the monarchy and there is still quite a bit of fiction woven into the facts to keep the narrative ticking over but I would deffo recommend.

It’s my guilty pleasure that, absolutely love it despite knowing there is clear fiction added in.

Some of the cast absolutely get the the characters bang on


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, January 29, 2021, 13:14:08
just finished series 3 of the Handmaid's Tale.

Very much enjoyed it, didn't think it would be my thing at all.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Friday, January 29, 2021, 15:06:33
Handmaid's Tale is a fucking masterpiece. Love it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, January 29, 2021, 15:09:01
The Mrs gets pissy when I call her Ofsimon.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Friday, January 29, 2021, 15:09:08
It's a sin was fantastic. Great mix of the main young cast and the better known actorers playing the surrounding characters.

Back S2 was alright, above average sitcom affair, seemed to be losing some of it's premise and falling into classic sitcom stuff. Yay lets do a pub quiz episode etc.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Friday, January 29, 2021, 15:11:25
The Mrs gets pissy when I call her Ofsimon.

 :D


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Friday, January 29, 2021, 22:15:17
It's a sin was fantastic. Great mix of the main young cast and the better known actorers playing the surrounding characters.

Half way through this. It's brilliant.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, January 29, 2021, 22:41:23
Half way through this. It's brilliant.

Yep, not wanting to binge it so watching per week. Just watched E2. Colin is probably the best yet lightly used character.

I personally love the way the whole thing is shot and the vibe of not only the growing stigma but also the difference of opinion between the same circles as AIDS starts to take hold.

There are similarities with attitudes towards Covid-19 currently, another invisible killer and I feel like Russell T. Davies has not only written this to highlight the very "Philadelphia" like attitudes but as a stark reminder of how our species can be ignorant to invisible threats until it's too late.

One further point, he recently defended his comment regarding only gay people should play gay roles; something that I initially disagreed with, especially if extended to all roles (like male not being able to lay a female or vice versa). However he clarified that what he really meant was that, where there was an opportunity for people to play roles specific to their experiences then they should be able to and that in the industry at present that doesn't always happen. It was more an attack on the industry rather than on any actors that have portrayed roles different to their background.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, February 4, 2021, 11:55:44
Watched "The Dig" on Netflix yesterday.

Very gentle film about the discovery of the Sutton Hoo Hoard in 1938, a few famous faces in it like Ralph Fiennes and Ken Stott.

A decent way of passing 2 hours even though they should have made more of what they actually discovered in the hoard than just the boat.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Miles Mayhem on Thursday, February 4, 2021, 12:54:44
Half way through this. It's brilliant.

It’s a sin must have been one of the best dramas I have seen in years but glad it finished on the 5th episode as not sure I could have managed any more. I can’t remember the last time a programme brought me to tears but this one had them rolling down my cheeks with the beach scene. Utterly moving.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, February 4, 2021, 22:17:52
The drowning.
Watchable until tonight's conclusion which was utterly ridiculous throughout. Crap...


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: JBZ on Thursday, February 4, 2021, 22:18:49
The drowning.
Watchable until tonight's conclusion which was utterly ridiculous throughout. Crap...

I thought that as well


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Costanza on Thursday, February 4, 2021, 22:20:25
Another extremely favourable review for 'It's a Sin' from me.

Episode 3... Oof.



Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Friday, February 5, 2021, 10:53:19
The drowning.
Watchable until tonight's conclusion which was utterly ridiculous throughout. Crap...

Finished last night - was fucking terrible throughout but the last ep was peak shiteness.

Another extremely favourable review for 'It's a Sin' from me.

Episode 3... Oof.

Just you wait - that's a walk in the park. Me and Mrs Paws sat there in silent tears throughout the last episode.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, February 5, 2021, 10:56:10
We started its a sin last night. Looks like its going to be a rollercoaster ride.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Sunday, February 7, 2021, 17:48:51
Nearly finished the 2nd series of Dr Foster on Netflix. It's a good twisty tale of marriage & deception. Got Jodie Comer in it too, which is a bonus.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Monday, February 8, 2021, 23:51:00
Watched It's a Sin over the weekend. I didn't expect it to be that painfully sad, but it was a great drama.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, February 15, 2021, 12:35:30
went back to The Serpant as something to watch.

thoroughly enjoyed it in the end.

Something about books and covers.... or first episodes..


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, February 15, 2021, 12:35:57
anyway, onto the new Monkey series on Netflix


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Monday, February 15, 2021, 12:48:01
Got round to starting on Ozark at the weekend, why the fuck did I wait so long!

Love it


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, February 15, 2021, 13:03:21
Got round to starting on Ozark at the weekend, why the fuck did I wait so long!

Love it
I loved the first series, the 2nd series was a tough watch for me though and I gave up after about 5 episodes.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, February 15, 2021, 14:12:47
We got sky installed today. Any box sets worth watching? Already have Chernobyl and Billions on the list.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, February 15, 2021, 14:51:45
We got sky installed today. Any box sets worth watching? Already have Chernobyl and Billions on the list.

Big little lies is decent. If you've not already seen the sopranos then make it a priority.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Monday, February 15, 2021, 15:46:03
I watched the Disappearance at the Cecil Hotel on Netflix over the weekend, it was really good in the way it was made.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, February 15, 2021, 15:49:50
Big little lies is decent. If you've not already seen the sopranos then make it a priority.

Ah yes, I haven't actually seen Sopranos and I have been wanting to watch this, cheers for the reminder!!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 14:02:15
I watched the Disappearance at the Cecil Hotel on Netflix over the weekend, it was really good in the way it was made.

Really enjoyed the first 2 eps then the 3rd ep when the foil hat brigade were out in force it ruined it for me.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 15:52:55
Really enjoyed the first 2 eps then the 3rd ep when then foil had brigade were out in force it ruined it for me.
it is worth watching the last episode as it really throws a spanner in the works to all the other episodes, but i do agree that the 3rd one was a bit weird.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, 14:19:25
I am watching the real CSI on BBC2. Last night, it was the investigation of a 15 year old stabbed 16 times by 3 15 year olds. It's such a shame that 4 kids have lost their youth. They found the culprits via a trainer mark on the victims coat. It was so interesting.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Chubbs on Friday, February 19, 2021, 12:28:15
Not really sure if this goes on TV or Films but i watched a WWE (WWF) documentary called Beyond the Mat. It was release 20+ years ago so right when i was a huge Wrestling nut and I knew about the documentary but just never got around to watching it.

Back then 90's and early 00's, there was no social media, so the personal lives of wrestlers were virtually unknown. To the 10 year old me, who they were in the ring was who they were in real life. We didn't know their real names, we didn't know their family or their friends and that's what made it "real".

This documentary was really the first behind the scenes look at the WWE following the likes of Vince McMahon but focusing predominantly on 3 wrestlers. Jake the Snake Roberts, Mick Foley and Terry Funk.
Every kid heard the "wrestling is fake" speech growing up and yes, its no secret that the moves and conclusion of matched and planned and pre-determined, the punches and kicks and not full blown, but i've never been under any illusion that the injuries and damage these guys take to their bodies is life changing. After all, how can you "fake" falling/jumping 20,30,40 ft onto your back. Yes, you can train how to do this as safely as possible (bumps) but its still dangerous.

Anyway, that aside, what really hit me with this is not the affect it has on ones body, i already knew this but the affect it has on someone's family life.
Wrestlers were working 7 days a week, sometimes month on end, flying state to state and eventually this would take it toll, Jake the snake Roberts went on to say how he would have to take sleeping pills with alcohol to go to sleep, and then take cocaine before a match to wake him up and give him that buzz to put on a show. It just just a vicious cycle which took him from WWF super stardom to wrestling in someone's back yard for $25 and some coke to 50 people.

With Mick Foley, he had a more settled life. Behind his many personas, he was a well educated, down to earth guy with a wife and two young children. But try telling a 6 year old that when daddy comes home with a 3 inch gash in his for head or multiple broken bones that the man who did it isn't really hurting daddy. There was one scene where his wife and kids were at one of his biggest shows. A match against The Rock where the rock would proceed to hit Foley around the head with about 6-8 chair shots leaving him downed in blood, all the while the cameras were focused on his family literally in tears to the extent where they had to leave, whilst 60,000 other people were cheering and begging for more.

I think i've let my innter bamboo out here but anyways, for something that is considered "fake", a lot of people don't really understand the sacrifices to their bodies and personal lives wrestlers have to make for the sake of entertainment.

Its currently on Netflix and well worth a watch.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Friday, February 19, 2021, 12:37:43
I watched that years ago Chubbs and it is shocking, the things that they do just to get through a fight.

The part about Jake the Snake gives some real insight into how you see some of these wrestlers dying at a young age, how he is still alive i really don't know.

like you said it is worth watching even if you're not a wrestling fan. 


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, February 19, 2021, 12:47:00
thanks for the tip Chubbs.

The amount of wrestlers that have died too young is staggering. Steroid advise I guess

like you say, fake it may be, but the athleticism is still remarkable


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Saturday, February 20, 2021, 09:41:22
Watched season one of Lupin. It's a French series and very good. Season two coming.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Broadbents Tackle on Saturday, March 6, 2021, 10:48:38
ZeroZeroZero is very good on Amazon Prime about drugs transportation between Latin America and Europe, and the wars that it causes. From the makers of Gomorrah, for any fans of that show.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, 16:01:22
5 episodes into Your honour. It's very good indeed. Hoping it maintains the high quality until the end(10 episodes)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, 16:30:51
5 episodes into Your honour. It's very good indeed. Hoping it maintains the high quality until the end(10 episodes)

We haven't got that far yet, but so far so good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, 20:38:13
Ep 1 for me. It's heavy going but love it so far.

Love Island Australia to lighten the mood.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: tans on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, 21:08:48
Weve just watched episode one of Your Honour as well. High hopes for it


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, March 11, 2021, 10:10:27
Finished it last night - decent if you ignore the massive holes in the plot


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: DiV on Thursday, March 11, 2021, 10:11:48
Not really sure if this goes on TV or Films but i watched a WWE (WWF) documentary called Beyond the Mat. It was release 20+ years ago so right when i was a huge Wrestling nut and I knew about the documentary but just never got around to watching it.

Back then 90's and early 00's, there was no social media, so the personal lives of wrestlers were virtually unknown. To the 10 year old me, who they were in the ring was who they were in real life. We didn't know their real names, we didn't know their family or their friends and that's what made it "real".

This documentary was really the first behind the scenes look at the WWE following the likes of Vince McMahon but focusing predominantly on 3 wrestlers. Jake the Snake Roberts, Mick Foley and Terry Funk.
Every kid heard the "wrestling is fake" speech growing up and yes, its no secret that the moves and conclusion of matched and planned and pre-determined, the punches and kicks and not full blown, but i've never been under any illusion that the injuries and damage these guys take to their bodies is life changing. After all, how can you "fake" falling/jumping 20,30,40 ft onto your back. Yes, you can train how to do this as safely as possible (bumps) but its still dangerous.

Anyway, that aside, what really hit me with this is not the affect it has on ones body, i already knew this but the affect it has on someone's family life.
Wrestlers were working 7 days a week, sometimes month on end, flying state to state and eventually this would take it toll, Jake the snake Roberts went on to say how he would have to take sleeping pills with alcohol to go to sleep, and then take cocaine before a match to wake him up and give him that buzz to put on a show. It just just a vicious cycle which took him from WWF super stardom to wrestling in someone's back yard for $25 and some coke to 50 people.

With Mick Foley, he had a more settled life. Behind his many personas, he was a well educated, down to earth guy with a wife and two young children. But try telling a 6 year old that when daddy comes home with a 3 inch gash in his for head or multiple broken bones that the man who did it isn't really hurting daddy. There was one scene where his wife and kids were at one of his biggest shows. A match against The Rock where the rock would proceed to hit Foley around the head with about 6-8 chair shots leaving him downed in blood, all the while the cameras were focused on his family literally in tears to the extent where they had to leave, whilst 60,000 other people were cheering and begging for more.

I think i've let my innter bamboo out here but anyways, for something that is considered "fake", a lot of people don't really understand the sacrifices to their bodies and personal lives wrestlers have to make for the sake of entertainment.

Its currently on Netflix and well worth a watch.

Watched this on a bootleg video in about 99/00.
The match is the I Quit match from Royal Rumble 99.

Foley’s eldest daughter Noelle is absolutely stunning now.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Thursday, March 11, 2021, 11:48:24
5 episodes into Your honour. It's very good indeed. Hoping it maintains the high quality until the end(10 episodes)

We finished watching this yesterday, it was pretty good. Pity the son is such a dick.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Friday, March 12, 2021, 14:50:32
Finished Your Honor. I thought it was superb.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, March 12, 2021, 15:41:46
Finished Your Honor. I thought it was superb.

Does it speed up a bit, think we are four in and its a big bloody pondering and slow.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Friday, March 12, 2021, 15:46:03
Does it speed up a bit, think we are four in and its a big bloody pondering and slow.

Yep - second half speeds up


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, March 12, 2021, 15:52:08
Yep - second half speeds up

Thought you were ignoring me...  ;) :D

Ta, we will persevere then!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Friday, March 12, 2021, 15:54:13
Thought you were ignoring me...  ;) :D

Ta, we will persevere then!

I have it set to ignore you only when you are being a tedius bastard :D

Definitely worth sticking with


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Friday, March 12, 2021, 17:18:51
Does it speed up a bit, think we are four in and its a big bloody pondering and slow.

I thought it rolled along well from the start. I like the ending too which often isn't the case I find with these things.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Friday, March 12, 2021, 18:11:42
Got into the bold type on netflix. very good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Friday, March 12, 2021, 19:36:18
Godless on Netflix. It's brilliant.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Miles Mayhem on Friday, March 12, 2021, 20:23:25
Enjoying White House Farm atm. It’s a good 80s murder mystery based on real life events (ish)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, March 12, 2021, 20:27:55
Quote from: Miles Mayhem
Enjoying White House Farm atm. It’s a good 80s murder mystery based on real life events (ish)

yeah, that was quite interesting. was on ITV a while back I think.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, March 12, 2021, 20:31:25
I remember it being on the news  ::)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, March 22, 2021, 09:22:33
Started watching The Flight Attendant, been OK so far albeit not sure about the comedy bit its being billed as....

Kaley Cuoco is actually pretty good in it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Thursday, April 1, 2021, 17:57:56
I finished binge-watching the first season of sex education last night. Thoroughly enjoyed all of it and I'll be starting the 2nd season tonight.

I am utterly besotted by Emma Mackey.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Thursday, April 1, 2021, 18:05:54
Started watching The Flight Attendant, been OK so far albeit not sure about the comedy bit its being billed as....

Kaley Cuoco is actually pretty good in it.
I binge watched that last weekend. Agree that KC was good in it. I would describe it as quite quirky, but very entertaining and watchable. There was a decent story in the middle of it, but it was almost as if they started with a story that had a definite ending and then added stuff to enable it to go off in multiple directions for a second and possibly 3rd season.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, April 1, 2021, 18:06:08
finished Ozark session 3. Good stuff, breaking bad vibes.

Started on a The Flight Attendant, seems ok


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: JBZ on Thursday, April 1, 2021, 18:13:16
Halfway through Wandavision.

Also re-watching the first series of what is probably my favourite programme of all time, The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin.  It's a bit mental that the main character was 46 years of age.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Miles Mayhem on Thursday, April 1, 2021, 18:21:52
Check out Allen v. Farrow. Woody Allen is a bad, bad man and I won’t watch his films again after this documentary.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, April 1, 2021, 19:28:24
Check out Allen v. Farrow. Woody Allen is a bad, bad man and I won’t watch his films again after this documentary.

Interesting and a shameless plug here MM but you might be interested in watching the first episode of my podcast which discusses Woody Allen and the struggle of liking someone's work that is inherently a bad person. Check it out here https://youtu.be/LYHHK_4wTlY

 :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, April 1, 2021, 20:37:09
I finished binge-watching the first season of sex education last night. Thoroughly enjoyed all of it and I'll be starting the 2nd season tonight.

I am utterly besotted by Emma Mackey.

Brilliant show


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Thursday, April 1, 2021, 20:58:25
Watched all of 'The Terror' - a thriller on iPlayer about 1840's explorers getting their boats stuck in the ice near one of the poles. Really good but I didn't like the mystical beast aspect of it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, April 1, 2021, 22:32:46
Watched all of 'The Terror' - a thriller on iPlayer about 1840's explorers getting their boats stuck in the ice near one of the poles. Really good but I didn't like the mystical beast aspect of it.

Seems right up my street and inline with a plot a bit like The Thing (80s version). If it matches John Carpenter classic levels of suspense and the fear of the unknown then I'll enjoy it. Is it quite suspenseful or is it "too" obvious?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Monday, April 19, 2021, 09:50:50
Good job i rewatched Line of Duty from the start over the last lockdown, give my shit memory I would be very confused right now due to the 75 references to previous series

Last 2 episodes have been epic


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, April 23, 2021, 09:05:40
Watched this programme last night, inspiring.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000vcdr/different-league-the-derry-city-story

Also a good mate of mine the comedian Rob Deering is on Mastermind tomorrow on BBC 1 at 5.25pm he previously won Celebrity Mastermind a few years back and is always good for a laugh and he is a lovely bloke.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, April 23, 2021, 10:02:03
Watched this programme last night, inspiring.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000vcdr/different-league-the-derry-city-story


Saw that, on wiki'ing them whilst watching it they have quite a bit in common with us in terms of demotions and administrations!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 08:51:23
Started watching I Hate Suzie last night, I know the reviews were very good but it was all a bit meh...


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Monday, May 24, 2021, 09:49:38
Free Solo on Disney+ (No, not a Star Wars film) is well worth a watch.
A free climber called Alex Honnold attempts a free solo climb of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.

Ridiculous viewing and was on the edge of my seat and got sweaty palms just watching it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, May 24, 2021, 09:59:13
Free Solo on Disney+ (No, not a Star Wars film) is well worth a watch.
A free climber called Alex Honnold attempts a free solo climb of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.

Ridiculous viewing and was on the edge of my seat and got sweaty palms just watching it.

If you like that sort of thing look up Catherine Destivelle  on You Tube....


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Monday, May 24, 2021, 14:40:25
If you like that sort of thing look up Catherine Destivelle  on You Tube....
Jesus!  :eek:


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Simon Pieman on Monday, May 31, 2021, 17:29:06
I'm a few episodes into Your Honor. Good so far, but I can't get over the fact that one of the characters is named after a nearby service station


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, May 31, 2021, 18:01:43
Leigh Delamere?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: tans on Monday, May 31, 2021, 18:19:01
Gloucester farm shop


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, May 31, 2021, 19:17:29
Mare of East town is very good on Sky Atlantic.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, 07:41:57
I'm a few episodes into Your Honor. Good so far, but I can't get over the fact that one of the characters is named after a nearby service station

Yeah wife and I both did a double take at that one  :D


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, 07:44:17
Leigh Delamere?

Ha, I was guessing  :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, June 6, 2021, 21:01:14
The new Jimmy McGovern drama 'Time' started well tonight.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Mr Stevens on Monday, June 7, 2021, 07:47:36
All 3 episodes on iPlayer. Very good. Sean Bean was impressive.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Monday, June 7, 2021, 17:17:34
Is this the one with Sean Bean and Stephen Graham? Looks great and I read a great review too.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, June 7, 2021, 17:36:40
Is this the one with Sean Bean and Stephen Graham? Looks great and I read a great review too.

Yeah that's the one. Both as usual are very good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Shrivvy Road on Monday, June 7, 2021, 17:37:04
Also watched all 3 on Iplayer. Superb


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Monday, June 7, 2021, 17:49:16
Stephen Graham is such a good actor isn’t he? One of the best British actors over the last decade for me.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Monday, June 7, 2021, 19:47:54
All 3 episodes on iPlayer. Very good. Sean Bean was impressive.
I've watched the first episode - Very gritty. Came away feeling quite frightened.

Not sure where this is going yet. Understand Graham and Bean's predicaments but looks as if it could be taken in a number of directions. Going to watch it the old fashioned way.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Shrivvy Road on Monday, June 7, 2021, 19:50:08
Stephen Graham is such a good actor isn’t he? One of the best British actors over the last decade for me.
He is fantastic, really enjoy watching him. I know what you mean NMH it is gritty. Certainly shows prison in a accurate way


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, 16:14:54
A general life rule to apply is if Stephen Graham is in something it’s almost certain to be a good watch


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Ginginho on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, 20:29:06
Ooh, i've got Time recorded to watch at some point.

Agree, anything with Stephen Graham in is worth watching. Most recently Line Of Duty and especially This Is England, which was just brilliant.
Don't think i've ever seen Sean Bean in anything I didn't enjoy either (even when Saturday Comes), so i'm expecting big things from Time.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Thursday, June 10, 2021, 21:32:00
Time is ok. Watchable. Realistic? Not sure.

It’s ok for three episodes.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Monday, June 14, 2021, 09:59:03
Time - Episode 2: I thought it might go in a slightly different direction. I guess it is set up nicely for the concluding episode.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Shrivvy Road on Monday, June 14, 2021, 10:20:01
Time is ok. Watchable. Realistic? Not sure.

It’s ok for three episodes.
Probably one of the most realistic things i have ever seen on TV about british prisons tbh


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, June 14, 2021, 10:22:49
Time is ok. Watchable. Realistic? Not sure.

It’s ok for three episodes.

I think that's it, the norm seems to have become to drag such stories out for 8-10 hour long episodes and the storylines tend not to be able to sustain this so the things just get boring.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Monday, June 14, 2021, 10:36:37
And you know with Sean Bean that he isn't interested in reprising characters. So, however it goes in episode 3, that's yer lot!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Monday, June 14, 2021, 10:59:15
Bastard.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, June 14, 2021, 16:35:36
Time was really good I thought. I'm loving Parks and recreation. Ron Swanson is my hero.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Saturday, June 19, 2021, 13:08:18
The finale to the Handmaid's Tale season 4 is good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Sunday, June 20, 2021, 05:49:58
The finale to the Handmaid's Tale season 4 is good.
Not seen any of this. Worth watching?


Title: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, June 20, 2021, 09:34:31
Quote
Not seen any of this. Worth watching?
Give the first series a go. Give it a few episodes. Then you'll have your answer, as it carries on in a similar way.

I didn't watch it for ages, the title didn't really convey the content though. I love it


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Sunday, June 20, 2021, 12:49:48
Very very late to the party but I started watching 24 a few weeks back and I’m loving it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Sunday, June 20, 2021, 13:07:19
Not seen any of this. Worth watching?

Absolutely brilliant. Bit of a tear jerker though


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Mr Stevens on Sunday, June 20, 2021, 13:27:19
Very very late to the party but I started watching 24 a few weeks back and I’m loving it.
The law of diminishing returns. The first couple of seasons were innovative and entertaining but the magic became formulaic as the dead horse was flogged and flogged.

The important message was "stay well clear of Jack as the top of the hour approaches."


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Monday, June 21, 2021, 10:23:05
Clarkson's farm. Superb!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Monday, June 21, 2021, 10:40:42
Yep, I’ll second that.

It’s standard Clarkson stuff but I like that


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Monday, June 21, 2021, 10:49:41
Clarkson's a prick.

But he's a funny prick. I'll take a gander when I can.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, June 21, 2021, 10:50:44
Clarkson's farm. Superb!

Been hearing this, will give it a go.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Monday, June 21, 2021, 11:19:48
It's very good but very staged.

Bit like top gear but the farm version I guess.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, June 21, 2021, 11:59:42
It's very good but very staged.

Bit like top gear but the farm version I guess.

Agreed, if you just watch it for what it is you will enjoy it.  Also agree with FH, Clarkson is a prick but a very funny one..


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Panda Paws on Monday, June 21, 2021, 12:08:29
Lupin season two released in Netflix last week. It's great.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mexico red on Monday, June 21, 2021, 12:25:52
Lupin season two released in Netflix last week. It's great.

Seconded, really enjoyed it

Also watched summer of 92 about Denmark's euro win, very enjoyable


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, June 21, 2021, 12:53:27
Lupin is very good. Still to finish season 2.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Monday, June 21, 2021, 16:44:54
New Rick and Morty today 8)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, June 21, 2021, 17:26:42
Quote from: ibelieveinmrreeves
New Rick and Morty today 8)

good stuff


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: RobertT on Monday, June 21, 2021, 18:53:22
Give the first series a go. Give it a few episodes. Then you'll have your answer, as it carries on in a similar way.

I didn't watch it for ages, the title didn't really convey the content though. I love it

Series four took a pretty Psychotic turn.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, June 21, 2021, 20:18:33
Quote from: RobertT
Series four took a pretty Psychotic turn.

yes, yes it did.

I can't really discuss it here, it only started airing here on Sunday.

I thought the finale started off a damp squib, but I should have known I didn't need to go whistle ;)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: penhillbilly on Monday, July 5, 2021, 10:06:54
Just finished The Watch on iplayer,if you like Terry Pratchett,worth a look,some truly funny moments in it :D


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, July 5, 2021, 10:25:30
just finished Mayer of Easttown.

pretty good. but the first episode is very slow. A kind of Twin Peaks without the weird shit.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, July 5, 2021, 10:30:08
just finished Mayer of Easttown.

pretty good. but the first episode is very slow. A kind of Twin Peaks without the weird shit.

I enjoyed it. One of the better things I've seen this year. It does start slow but does pick up the pace.

It has been a while since I have seen Mike from Neighbours as well!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Monday, July 5, 2021, 10:37:19
Just finished The Watch on iplayer,if you like Terry Pratchett,worth a look,some truly funny moments in it :D
Saw your recommendation and thought 'Brilliant!' as I hadn't heard that the they had dramatised the books. I then saw the characters on iPlayer and Vimes, Carrot, Sybil and Cheery Littlebottom don't look anything like how I pictured them in my mind!  ???

Edit:
Richard Dormer as Vimes I can see (although I pictured him as Clint Eastwood)
Sybil I had as Angela Lansbury or Hattie Jacques
Cheery I had as one of the dwarves in Lord of the Rings (with a big beard)
Carrot I had as Arnie with long blonde hair
Peter Kaye would be my idea of Dibbler


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: penhillbilly on Monday, July 5, 2021, 11:13:47
Saw your recommendation and thought 'Brilliant!' as I hadn't heard that the they had dramatised the books. I then saw the characters on iPlayer and Vimes, Carrot, Sybil and Cheery Littlebottom don't look anything like how I pictured them in my mind!  ???

Edit:
Richard Dormer as Vimes I can see (although I pictured him as Clint Eastwood)
Sybil I had as Angela Lansbury or Hattie Jacques
Cheery I had as one of the dwarves in Lord of the Rings (with a big beard)
Carrot I had as Arnie with long blonde hair
Peter Kaye would be my idea of Dibbler



Agree mate,not what i expected either,was waiting for Nobby and Colon but they weren't in it,worth persevering with though mate :D


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Monday, July 5, 2021, 11:17:23
I haven't heard great things but will give it a go at some point.

Pratchett's daughter and old assistanty estate guy both distanced themselves from it a bit I think? Not a great record of televising his work, Good Omans was ok.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: penhillbilly on Monday, July 5, 2021, 11:43:40
Agree Ben,wasn't too sure when it started,but was worth sticking with if you don't try to compare to the books too much and just want some light entertainment.
Agree about Good Omens though. :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Monday, July 5, 2021, 12:18:22
I put the Good Omens thing down to Neil Gaiman rather than Pratchett.

Can't have The (Night)Watch without Nobby Nobbs (Baldrick) and Colon (Timothy Spall).

I think that is why some of Pratchett's stuff doesnt work on TV - He took things he saw including existing characters and placed them in his Discworld.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nemo on Monday, July 5, 2021, 12:20:30
Yeah the online Pratchetty folks seem to really not like The Watch, it does seem to have changed a lot gratuitously. Some good actors involved though.

Good Omens was very fun when it was Sheen & Tennant and very dull when it was any other characters. Hopefully the second series will ditch all the human sidelines and just be a buddy cop series with those two.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: flammableBen on Monday, July 5, 2021, 12:56:30
I think so much of Pratchett's work (especially Watch and Witch) is about the narrative inside characters heads - and in the case of Granny and Vimes - them being aware of the narrative inside there heads and the affect it has on their actions, like a cognitive behavior narrative. Doesn't translate well to screen.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: penhillbilly on Monday, July 5, 2021, 13:07:06
Agree with all the above,as i said,as light entertainment twas worth a Watch... :D


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, July 5, 2021, 13:23:46
Watched High: Confessions of an Ibiza Drug Mule.... Hmmmmm strange watch.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, July 5, 2021, 13:31:00
Watched High: Confessions of an Ibiza Drug Mule.... Hmmmmm strange watch.

I was reading about that on the BBC website today. Might give that a go, it sounds interesting.

On the documentary front, there is one on BBC about a new DA in Philadelphia which looks like it might be worth a watch. I do like my docs!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Monday, July 5, 2021, 14:02:12
Agree with all the above,as i said,as light entertainment twas worth a Watch... :D
Just watched episode 1 while ironing ..Jesus!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Monday, July 5, 2021, 15:00:02
I think so much of Pratchett's work (especially Watch and Witch) is about the narrative inside characters heads - and in the case of Granny and Vimes - them being aware of the narrative inside their heads and the effect it has on their actions, like a cognitive behavior narrative. Doesn't translate well to screen.

Yet Mitchell & Webb did this quite well with Peep Show. Not on the same level of writing as Pratchett (granted) but managed to convey inner thoughts/actions onto screen successfully.

It possibly only really works though if the viewer understands differences between having/not having an inner monologue/narrative. Some people just don't think either/it exists.

We can most likely add The Mighty Boosh to this too as well as many more.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Monday, July 5, 2021, 19:49:17
Yet Mitchell & Webb did this quite well with Peep Show. Not on the same level of writing as Pratchett (granted) but managed to convey inner thoughts/actions onto screen successfully.

Peep Show is written by Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain, not Mitchell & Web.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Monday, July 5, 2021, 22:26:33
Agree Ben,wasn't too sure when it started,but was worth sticking with if you don't try to compare to the books too much and just want some light entertainment.
Agree about Good Omens though. :)
Followed your advice......Hmmmm!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, 02:50:49
Peep Show is written by Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain, not Mitchell & Web.

I never said it was. I was stating that Mitchell & Webb conveyed the written work onto screen well.

I've never done a table read of Peep Show but I'm sure the cast were pretty excited (M&W in the main) when they did the first one. Especially how they could bring those inner monologues into the show and make them believable (yes even in a comedic sense) to the viewer.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, 06:38:38
Season 7 of Bosch. Superb stuff.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: penhillbilly on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, 06:59:29
Followed your advice......Hmmmm!

 :D :D As i said mate,if you don't take it too literally,it is quite entertaining with a passing nod to Pratchett,some funny bits in it,although the characters are all wrong like you said.
i don't think anyone could portrait Discworld in tv/film,as it's all down to the readers imagination,as Ben said. :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: chalkies shorts on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, 07:29:08
Season 7 of Bosch. Superb stuff.
Finished that last night. Agree excellent.
I came across a great Icelandic program, trapped. Great story and the scenery is stunning. I do love a bit of scandi noire.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Posh Red on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, 08:12:41
Watched the first two episodes of Mare of Easttown last night, have to agree it’s looking good so far.

The Americans seem to have got these mini-series so right now, especially now that they have proper a-list movie stars in them.

True Detective (the first series in particular) & Big Little Lies another two examples.
City on the Hill was also pretty good, although I haven’t watched series 2 yet


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, 08:20:58
Season 7 of Bosch. Superb stuff.

Finished this Sunday - superb as always. Looking forward to the spin off series.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, 19:35:40
:D :D As i said mate,if you don't take it too literally,it is quite entertaining with a passing nod to Pratchett,some funny bits in it,although the characters are all wrong like you said.
i don't think anyone could portrait Discworld in tv/film,as it's all down to the readers imagination,as Ben said. :)

I get what you mean. The odd thing was that I watched because I knew the characters and didn't like it when the characters weren't right...Begrudgingly enjoyed bits. Was a bit too much like 'Legends of Tomorrow' in parts


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, July 9, 2021, 08:35:30
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-57317470

20 years ago! I remember when I first saw the office I actually thought it was a documentary!

I know Gervais is pretty marmite but I think it's great television.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, July 9, 2021, 08:40:38
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-57317470

20 years ago! I remember when I first saw the office I actually thought it was a documentary!

I know Gervais is pretty marmite but I think it's great television.

The Office was great, he is a twat.

Just finished watching the second series of Dead Pixels, was pretty shit at the start but go better as it progressed.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Friday, July 9, 2021, 08:54:38
Ricky gervais 20 years ago would mercilessly abuse Ricky gervais of today


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Monday, July 26, 2021, 17:31:13
Just starting the second series of Ted Lasso.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Monday, July 26, 2021, 18:38:12
US Office was miles better.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: JBZ on Monday, July 26, 2021, 19:14:42
US Office was miles better.

That's a hot take


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Monday, July 26, 2021, 21:11:12
Thanks.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Hunk on Monday, July 26, 2021, 21:22:43
I think the UK office is infinitely better.

Also think Ricky is the funniest man who has ever lived. Loved everything he has ever done


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Monday, July 26, 2021, 21:28:00
I think the UK office is infinitely better.

Also think Ricky is the funniest man who has ever lived. Loved everything he has ever done

Are you on his payroll by any chance 😁


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, 00:22:56
You won't beat the original, UK office wins.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Thursday, July 29, 2021, 15:54:04
I’ve been watching Future Man on Amazon. Took me a while to get into it (7-8 episodes) and in fact only lasted that long as was just lazing around. I rather like it now.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Miles Mayhem on Thursday, July 29, 2021, 16:44:05
I have started watching Clarksons Farm on Amazon and it’s really enjoyable. He’s like a real life Partridge.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Thursday, July 29, 2021, 17:53:45
I have started watching Clarksons Farm on Amazon and it’s really enjoyable. He’s like a real life Partridge.

It is funny. Very funny indeed. Can’t wait for the next series.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Thursday, July 29, 2021, 17:56:33
I haven't seen it but friends tell me there isn't another series


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: tans on Thursday, July 29, 2021, 18:11:03
He’s confirmed there is another series
.
We see Gerald and Kaleb all the time where we live


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Thursday, July 29, 2021, 18:20:09
Where are you in the world


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: tans on Thursday, July 29, 2021, 19:57:08
Chipping Norton


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Thursday, July 29, 2021, 19:58:50
Chipping Norton

Fucking part time Poundland Tory.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Thursday, July 29, 2021, 20:12:44
Chipping Norton

Neighbours then😀


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: tans on Thursday, July 29, 2021, 20:15:32
Fucking part time Poundland Tory.

:D


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Flashheart on Thursday, July 29, 2021, 20:25:42
He’s confirmed there is another series
.
We see Gerald and Kaleb all the time where we live

Have you spoken to Gerald?

If so, did you understand him?


Title: Re: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, July 30, 2021, 12:50:38
Have you spoken to Gerald?

If so, did you understand him?
I generally understand what he says, when you can hear him (they play it up with the sound quality when he speaks) but the again my mum was from deepest darkest Gloucestershire, and whilst she lost her accent over time anytime she went back within 5 mins she was talking like Gerald.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: tans on Friday, July 30, 2021, 14:30:55
My mrs speaks to him, she said he sounds normal, always asks her how many bottles of wine is she buying this week when she sees him shopping every tuesday


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Friday, July 30, 2021, 14:45:04
Started watching love island Baptiste. Good first episode, 2nd not so. Hopefully gets better.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Friday, July 30, 2021, 15:13:00
If m on the last episode. It’s been OK viewing. That woman ambassador gets on me tits, mind.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Friday, July 30, 2021, 22:03:03
I just watched bo Burnham inside

It’s incredible


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Broadbents Tackle on Saturday, July 31, 2021, 09:38:37
I just watched bo Burnham inside

It’s incredible

I mentioned this in another thread. I'd seen his name mentioned a few times so tried a couple of his earlier specials first, they were okay, a few laughs but a bit daft and I didn't make it all the way through. Inside is a work of art. I doubt he'll ever anything near that good again, the specific set of circumstances help make it what it is.

As a warning, I watched it twice and then listened to it a few times while working. The songs got into my head to the point that they still randomly start playing in my head now, weeks later.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 12:43:20
Fever Pitch - The Rise of the Premier League on BBC iPlayer. Fantastic, nostalgic watch. Next episode 93/94. Doubt we’ll sneak in - unless it’s about Cantona stamping on John Moncur.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 12:54:44
Fever Pitch - The Rise of the Premier League on BBC iPlayer. Fantastic, nostalgic watch. Next episode 93/94. Doubt we’ll sneak in - unless it’s about Cantona stamping on John Moncur.
I would say thats a cert after the way they were dribbling over Cantona in the first episode.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 15:24:50
All the red A4 sheets of paper being held up in the Shrivvy  :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 19:23:50
Just caught up with Vigil, brilliant stuff.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, September 10, 2021, 17:28:49
Watching Back to Life, not sure I can handle Ade Edmondson as a wrong 'un....

Sent from my SM-A125F


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Friday, September 10, 2021, 17:33:14
I didn't recognise him to begin with!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Friday, September 10, 2021, 18:07:51
Just caught up with Vigil, brilliant stuff.

+1


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Monday, September 13, 2021, 07:51:53
Vigil is ace isn't it? We binged all 4 episodes at the weekend.

Sent from my XQ-AD51


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: adje on Monday, September 13, 2021, 08:11:01
North Water. Decent adaptation of a brilliant novel. Stellar cast too


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Sunday, October 3, 2021, 18:48:07
Any good suggestions now that we've finished Vigil? We've recently also completed the Line Of Duty. I suggested Silent Witness but gf doesn't want overly murdery things.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Sunday, October 3, 2021, 19:12:28
Any good suggestions now that we've finished Vigil? We've recently also completed the Line Of Duty. I suggested Silent Witness but gf doesn't want overly murdery things.

Luther? Bodyguard?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Sunday, October 3, 2021, 19:19:26
Bosch.



Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Sunday, October 3, 2021, 19:24:24
Luther? Bodyguard?

Thanks! She's seen Luther and loved it but I watched a couple can't stand Idris Elba. The Bodyguard was great, we've both seen that.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Sunday, October 3, 2021, 19:26:55
Bosch.
Looks alright (being super-fussy!), prefer British to American I think.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Sunday, October 3, 2021, 19:43:08
I liked Bosch too.

The Five is good, Stan Lee’s Lucky Man but it’s a bit different.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Broadbents Tackle on Sunday, October 3, 2021, 19:46:27
Thanks! She's seen Luther and loved it but I watched a couple can't stand Idris Elba. The Bodyguard was great, we've both seen that.

Happy Valley, if you haven't seen it mate. New series next year too apparently.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Sunday, October 3, 2021, 21:00:02
Happy Valley, if you haven't seen it mate. New series next year too apparently.

Seen that, was really good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Sunday, October 3, 2021, 21:00:21
I liked Bosch too.

The Five is good, Stan Lee’s Lucky Man but it’s a bit different.

Will check these out.

Thanks all!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, October 4, 2021, 08:46:29
Missus is watching Squid Games on Netflakes (its good apparently). What is odd from my passing viewing is that as its in Korean its dubbed into English, but strangely it also has English subtitles and the subtitle and dubbing often don't say the same things which is odd to try and follow.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, October 4, 2021, 09:13:23
Very Very late into it but I've never seen Sopranos before so have started to watch it from the beginning and about 9 episodes in. Really enjoying it so far.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, October 4, 2021, 09:15:32
Very Very late into it but I've never seen Sopranos before so have started to watch it from the beginning and about 9 episodes in. Really enjoying it so far.

Wonderful show


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Broadbents Tackle on Monday, October 4, 2021, 11:15:08
Missus is watching Squid Games on Netflakes (its good apparently). What is odd from my passing viewing is that as its in Korean its dubbed into English, but strangely it also has English subtitles and the subtitle and dubbing often don't say the same things which is odd to try and follow.

It is pretty good. You can change audio and subtitle settings easily. I find dubbed audio horrific personally, I don't think I could watch it even if I couldn't keep up with subtitles.

Edit: forgot to say, the reason the audio is so different from the subtitles is that they now specifically try to match the audio to the lip movements. It seems to work as shows like Squid Game probably wouldn't be quite so popular worldwide without it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, October 4, 2021, 12:24:52
Very Very late into it but I've never seen Sopranos before so have started to watch it from the beginning and about 9 episodes in. Really enjoying it so far.

It's brilliant - top 3 all time shows for me


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, October 4, 2021, 12:45:49
I quite enjoyed squid game, but I did guess the ending early on which is unlike me.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Monday, October 4, 2021, 19:32:57
Just finished watching the punisher. Pretty good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 16:40:57
Anyone watch the Paul Merson documentary last night about his gambling addiction?

Tough watch at times but very brave bring do open and honest.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 16:48:02
Quote from: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey
Anyone watch the Paul Merson documentary last night about his gambling addiction?

Tough watch at times but very brave bring do open and honest.

only about 45 minutes, very sad but far from unique. which makes it worse.

will try and watch the whole thing over the weekend .

got me when he was saying he doesn't have another recovery in him, this is it - shit or bust


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 17:20:39
Anyone watch the Paul Merson documentary last night about his gambling addiction?

Tough watch at times but very brave bring do open and honest.

As I’ve mentioned previously, I struggle/struggled with gambling myself, and I thought it was a brilliant watch.
I’ve just ordered his book, which also looks superb.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Broadbents Tackle on Sunday, October 31, 2021, 20:30:24
For anyone who enjoyed Squid Game, give Alice in Borderland a look. Similar in that there are sadistic games to be passed in order to survive. I liked it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Monday, November 1, 2021, 07:46:05
Or the Saw films  :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Broadbents Tackle on Monday, November 1, 2021, 08:49:23
The last few episodes of Alice in Borderland has loads of hot Japanese women in bikinis = winner.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Monday, November 1, 2021, 10:42:11
Just finishing off the 3rd season of Drive to Survive. For someone not remotely interested in F1 it has been a most fantastic series. Can’t recommend it highly enough.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, November 1, 2021, 10:56:18
1 episode into Maradona: Blessed Dream on Amazon, hmmmm, not sure so far.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, November 1, 2021, 10:57:21
I'm currently watching Succession series 1 and Temple series 1. Both enjoyable.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Shrivvy Road on Monday, November 1, 2021, 13:05:13
1 episode into Maradona: Blessed Dream on Amazon, hmmmm, not sure so far.
Have you seen the film,Horlock? Much better


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, November 1, 2021, 13:49:44
Have you seen the film,Horlock? Much better

D'ya mean the doc with all the old footage from Barcelona and Napoli, if so, yeah.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Saturday, November 6, 2021, 09:13:08
Been avoiding it due to Robbie Savage, but the doc on the BBC about Macclesfield is pretty interesting.

Robbie Savage: Making Macclesfield FC: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0011n50 via @bbciplayer

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Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Saturday, December 4, 2021, 07:28:26
Enjoyed Outlaws - the Stephen Merchant comedy/drama on iPlayer. Bit of an edge to it and easy to get engaged with the characters.

As long as you can put up with the Brizzle accents!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, December 4, 2021, 08:38:49
Enjoyed Outlaws - the Stephen Merchant comedy/drama on iPlayer. Bit of an edge to it and easy to get engaged with the characters.

As long as you can put up with the Brizzle accents!
I quite liked it too


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Monday, December 13, 2021, 21:50:05
You Don’t Know Me on BBC1 was superb.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: AMayesIng on Monday, December 13, 2021, 21:51:57
You Don’t Know Me on BBC1 was superb.
100% agree. Just finished. Best thing on BBC1 for ages


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, 10:17:17
David Baddiel: Social Media, Anger and Us.

Well worth a watch and made some great points.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, 10:22:36
You Don’t Know Me on BBC1 was superb.

David Baddiel: Social Media, Anger and Us.

Well worth a watch and made some great points.

2 more added to the list. Thanks guys.

Re Social Media and anger I always refer to this clip which I think sums a lot of people up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3dxMGzt5mU


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, 10:41:04
For any habitual social media users the Baddiel doc is quite eye opening and makes some great points, the end piece is pretty much how I see my own online social media presence.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Monday, December 27, 2021, 17:37:16
Just started watching Hunters on Amazon Prime.

Excellent first episode. Genre - Nazi hunters


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: fuzzy on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, 14:40:16
Just started watching Hunters on Amazon Prime.

Excellent first episode. Genre - Nazi hunters

Not a bad series. Finished it a few weeks ago.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, 14:52:42
Enjoying the final series of Gomorrah.
See Naples and die. Indeed.

American Rust is also pretty good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, 21:56:51
Recently binged The Cockfields (oh err) on Sky, utterly utterly delightful comedy written and starring Joe Wilkinson.

Similar gentle vibe to the much praised Detectorists


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, 22:09:28
Recently binged The Cockfields (oh err) on Sky, utterly utterly delightful comedy written and starring Joe Wilkinson.

Similar gentle vibe to the much praised Detectorists

Watching the detectorists now, love it. The Cockfields I found painful TBH.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, 22:17:44
Really recommend Stay Close on Netflix with Cush Jumbo, Jimmy Nesbitt, Sarah Parish, Eddie Izzard and Richard Armitage.

Superb TV - 8 episodes it is. I watched them all back to back on Sunday!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, 01:52:34
On my list Quag. Written by the writer of The Stranger, which I enjoyed.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, 08:54:57
Watched the 3 part drama Four Lives on the Iplayer last night. I was only vaguely aware of the story and it was very much a huge eye opener. One of those ones that make you sad and angry in equal measures.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, 09:22:13
On my list Quag. Written by the writer of The Stranger, which I enjoyed.

I’d say it’s better than The Stranger, which I also enjoyed.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, 09:29:16
Really recommend Stay Close on Netflix with Cush Jumbo, Jimmy Nesbitt, Sarah Parish, Eddie Izzard and Richard Armitage.

Superb TV - 8 episodes it is. I watched them all back to back on Sunday!

Need to watch that, everyone is knocking one out on the local Facebook groups about it as it was filmed in Morecambe!

Watching Around the World in 80 Days on the beeb which is surprisingly good so far.  


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, 11:28:38
Thought The Tourist on iPlayer was very good.

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Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Stef Troll on Sunday, January 9, 2022, 21:00:34
Just watched the last episode of Dexter new blood. Not sure if that was a good ending or not !


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, January 9, 2022, 22:09:03
Quote from: horlock07

Watching Around the World in 80 Days on the beeb which is surprisingly good so far.  

Agree with that, a good cast. Bit behind BBC 1 pace.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Sunday, January 9, 2022, 23:39:55
Thought The Tourist on iPlayer was very good.

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Got 1 more of this to go. Really good so far.

Attenborough's new 'Green Planet' on the BBC is supposed to be remarkable.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Miles Mayhem on Monday, January 10, 2022, 07:27:20
Bit late to the party but currently really enjoying ‘Fleabag’


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: tans on Monday, January 10, 2022, 08:37:24
Four Lives on BBC was good


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Monday, January 10, 2022, 08:42:21
Four Lives on BBC was good

Another vote for Four Lives


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Monday, January 10, 2022, 09:23:14
I thought Anne was brilliant TV, unbelievable story once you hear some of the back story rather than the parts that everone knows or can remember from the day. I know there are a lot of anti-LFC on here so not expecting too many to agree with me, but everyone who goes to football games should be interested really as it should be an eye opener to anyone who doesn't know what went on that day.  Even though it happened to LFC, it really is a football history thing first and foremost.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Monday, January 10, 2022, 19:30:42
I thought Anne was brilliant TV, unbelievable story once you hear some of the back story rather than the parts that everone knows or can remember from the day. I know there are a lot of anti-LFC on here so not expecting too many to agree with me, but everyone who goes to football games should be interested really as it should be an eye opener to anyone who doesn't know what went on that day.  Even though it happened to LFC, it really is a football history thing first and foremost.

Just finished watching this, and completely agree. I learned a lot more than I’d heard over the years from news broadcasts, and it certainly opened my eyes to what went on and what the families really went through. Definitely worth a watch.


Title: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, January 10, 2022, 19:34:32
you can be anti LFC on the football side without being a ***t about an absolute tragety and travesty of justice.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, 08:55:12
I don't like Liverpool, never have done but what Batch said.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, 09:30:30
you can be anti LFC on the football side without being a ***t about an absolute tragety and travesty of justice.

You are right, you can..  isn't always the case though


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, 09:33:27
I’m sure I was coming back from a Town away game when Hillsborough happened. For shame, my first thought was the scouse fans were to blame again. It was probably that sort of reaction the police were relying on to help cover it up.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Crispy on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, 09:49:22
I’m sure I was coming back from a Town away game when Hillsborough happened. For shame, my first thought was the scouse fans were to blame again. It was probably that sort of reaction the police were relying on to help cover it up.

Watford at home that day.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Shrivvy Road on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, 10:08:27
Watford at home that day.
Yep i remember weirdly it came up on the scoreboard match abandoned


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Posh Red on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, 11:05:27
I’m sure I was coming back from a Town away game when Hillsborough happened. For shame, my first thought was the scouse fans were to blame again. It was probably that sort of reaction the police were relying on to help cover it up.

Was listening to the radio as we played Watford.

The guy on the radio said at the time that Liverpool fans were invading the pitch, so no surprise that the OB on the pitch thought the same.
It took a while for the radio to understand that wasn't the case.

For anyone that went to Luton in the Simon Cup, you can understand how that could happen, the saving grace there was that people were entering the terrace from the side rather than the back.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, January 14, 2022, 10:42:19
Really recommend Stay Close on Netflix with Cush Jumbo, Jimmy Nesbitt, Sarah Parish, Eddie Izzard and Richard Armitage.

Superb TV - 8 episodes it is. I watched them all back to back on Sunday!

Watched 3 episodes last night, it's got me hooked. Very good so far.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, January 14, 2022, 10:56:43
just catching up on You series 3, getting a bit silly now in terms of getting away with it....

New series of Afterlife drops today I think


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Friday, January 14, 2022, 10:59:14
Stay Close is a very good series, much better than The Stranger and Safe. We are watching another Harlan Coban one on Netflix called Gone for Good which is French. Worth a watch.

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Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Saturday, January 15, 2022, 16:53:41
just catching up on You series 3, getting a bit silly now in terms of getting away with it....


I'm on episode 2 of series 3. Although it's a bit fantastic at times I'm still enjoying it. Love has just made a bit of a mistake when looking around her new bakery  ;)

I like that he's found a kindered spirit; someone as psycho as him!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Saturday, January 15, 2022, 16:55:08
I'm still loving it to be honest.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Saturday, January 15, 2022, 20:24:16
Finished The Detectorists on Thursday. Not the ending I was expecting but IMHO left the door open for more. Did enjoy it in a slightly cringing way.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, January 15, 2022, 21:25:38
Just got Netflix - I know, I've been living under a rock!

Starting to catch up on series 3 of 'The Last Kingdom'


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Saturday, January 15, 2022, 22:22:58
Stay Close is a very good series, much better than The Stranger and Safe. We are watching another Harlan Coban one on Netflix called Gone for Good which is French. Worth a watch.

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Finished Stay Close tonight. Brill.
Gonna give Gone for good a go.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Monday, January 17, 2022, 09:37:23
New series of Afterlife drops today I think

Binged it last night

I loved the previous 2 series but this one bored me senseless, just more of the same and not really funny this time.

In hindsight it should have stopped after the last series, that ended absolutely perfectly


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, January 17, 2022, 09:41:13
I'm still loving it to be honest.

Suspending belief, I thought season 3 was the best yet.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Monday, January 17, 2022, 09:46:50
Binged it last night

I loved the previous 2 series but this one bored me senseless, just more of the same and not really funny this time.

In hindsight it should have stopped after the last series, that ended absolutely perfectly

Agreed, didn’t enjoy this series at all. It was all pretty pointless and very similar to series 1 I found.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, January 17, 2022, 09:48:51
Binged it last night

I loved the previous 2 series but this one bored me senseless, just more of the same and not really funny this time.

In hindsight it should have stopped after the last series, that ended absolutely perfectly

This, there is only so far an obnoxious cunt going round calling other people cunts for comedic effect can go and it got quite tedious, albeit the sentimentality bit was still quite touching and if I am honest the last episode broke me and Mrs H07 a bit.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, January 17, 2022, 09:49:31
finished You, which was indeed brilliant and had a good ending.

onto stay close now. so far so good


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Mr Stevens on Monday, January 17, 2022, 16:40:10
Finished The Detectorists on Thursday. Not the ending I was expecting but IMHO left the door open for more. Did enjoy it in a slightly cringing way.


On New Years Day, the BBC showed Season 3 after midnight. I watched them all again for the umpteenth time as it is my favourite comedy. No real anger, except some hostility towards the Dirtsharks, and Toby Jones is outstanding. Highly recommended to anyone who hasn't seen it and it was on the iPlayer last time I checked.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Monday, January 17, 2022, 23:06:03
Finished Stay Close tonight. Brill.
Gonna give Gone for good a go.
I have started watching Archive 81 on Netflix, well worth a watch


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Crackity Jones on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 08:44:16
The Chestnut Man on Netflix. Danish crime drama about a serial killer hunt. Superb. I binge watched over 2 days.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 09:14:32
I have started watching Archive 81 on Netflix, well worth a watch

Is it jump horror?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jutty274 on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 21:20:36
Is it jump horror?
No mate there isn't any scary Van Halen in it.

It's a bit weird but it's about a bloke who restores video tape, and he gets a job restoring the tapes recovered from a tower block fire, it's not very jumpy.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, January 20, 2022, 09:21:32
Season 3 of Sex Education continues to be reasonable.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, January 21, 2022, 10:26:50
Afterlife with Ricky Gervais on netflix, bringing the series to its finale, for me absolutely brilliant.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, January 21, 2022, 10:32:20
Afterlife with Ricky Gervais on netflix, bringing the series to its finale, for me absolutely brilliant.

I stand by my earlier remarks  :D ;)

This, there is only so far an obnoxious cunt going round calling other people cunts for comedic effect can go and it got quite tedious, albeit the sentimentality bit was still quite touching and if I am honest the last episode broke me and Mrs H07 a bit.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, January 21, 2022, 10:38:41
Have to admit I hate Gervais I think hes an arrogant self centred egotistical twat but that series was moving. And there was gratuitous use of the word cunt for just the laugh when 50% of the time it didn't work at all, still enjoyed it though.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, January 21, 2022, 10:53:13
Yeah, the word was overused imo. It was like being on here  :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Friday, January 21, 2022, 11:03:46
Anyone tried the new spookfest series on Netflix, Archive 81.

Might give it a go sometime.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, January 21, 2022, 11:07:17
Jutty


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 09:28:50
Couple of new cop dramas started this week. Jed Mercurio's "Trigger Point" on ITV and "The Responder" on the Beeb. Based on the first episodes I'm thinking The Responder is going to be epic. Also Martin Freeman's scouse accent appears to be completely on point (Stephen Graham must have been busy)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 10:14:53
Been watching Rules of the Game on iPlayer, pretty good so far albeit has raised the question has Maxine Peake played a likeable character in anything ever!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 10:18:40
Been watching Rules of the Game on iPlayer, pretty good so far albeit has raised the question has Maxine Peake played a likeable character in anything ever!

We enjoyed this. Isn't Maxine Peake also in an ITV drama about a parent of a kid killed in Hillsborough? I suspect she might be likeable in that! :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 10:27:37
Been watching Rules of the Game on iPlayer, pretty good so far albeit has raised the question has Maxine Peake played a likeable character in anything ever!

Silk


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 11:04:39
We enjoyed this. Isn't Maxine Peake also in an ITV drama about a parent of a kid killed in Hillsborough? I suspect she might be likeable in that! :)

Haven't seen that.

Silk

Bloody hell that's a blast from the past, I don't remember!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 11:41:19
Haven't seen that.


It's called 'Anne' I think. I haven't personally seen it but it got good reviews.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 12:25:46
Tis very good


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 17:58:32
finished You, which was indeed brilliant and had a good ending.

This is such a relief - I didn't know it had a definite end. Thought it could be one of those shows that would run and run. I'm especially looking forward to the next and last few episodes now.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 18:07:19
er, ending of this season.

I think there is another to come


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Crackity Jones on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 21:40:06
I have started watching Archive 81 on Netflix, well worth a watch

Just finished this. I thought it was excellent. Highly recommended if you like supernatural thrillers.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 21:44:36
4/7 into Ozark season 4.1.

still great, but also it's about the right time to end it


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Crackity Jones on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 22:00:27
4/7 into Ozark season 4.1.

still great, but also it's about the right time to end it

Season 4 of Ozark is next on the list. I think they said this would be the last?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: AMayesIng on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 22:05:51
Couple of new cop dramas started this week. Jed Mercurio's "Trigger Point" on ITV and "The Responder" on the Beeb. Based on the first episodes I'm thinking The Responder is going to be epic. Also Martin Freeman's scouse accent appears to be completely on point (Stephen Graham must have been busy)

We're really loving "The Responder", 10/10. Superb acting, dark yet realistic portrayal of the underside of Liverpool; with sympathy but not patronising, if you get what I mean. Brutally honest look at what (could) happen to anyone having to do a job like that night after night. Ambiguous as to who are 'goodies' and 'baddies'. Dont think it ever crosses the line into taking the piss out of scousers, although the curly black wig on the main drug dealer comes close soapy tit wank
Best line so far:
Junkie to cop(MF), caught stealing a load of heroin from a dealer: "Don't blame me, it weren't my fault"
Cop(MF); "Whose fault was it then? Fucking Thatcher's?"


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 22:08:33
We're really loving "The Responder", 10/10. Superb acting, dark yet realistic portrayal of the underside of Liverpool; with sympathy but not patronising, if you get what I mean. Brutally honest look at what (could) happen to anyone having to do a job like that night after night. Ambiguous as to who are 'goodies' and 'baddies'. Dont think it ever crosses the line into taking the piss out of scousers, although the curly black wig on the main drug dealer comes close soapy tit wank
Best line so far:
Junkie to cop(MF), caught stealing a load of heroin from a dealer: "Don't blame me, it weren't my fault"
Cop(MF); "Whose fault was it then? Fucking Thatcher's?"
Missed tonight's episode. Will catch up tomorrow. Sort of enjoying.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: tans on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 22:45:18
Every episode is on iplayer so no need to wait


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 22:52:18
Quote from: Crackity Jones
Season 4 of Ozark is next on the list. I think they said this would be the last?
yes but it's 2 parts, first 7 now - final 7 later


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 23:13:24
Every episode is on iplayer so no need to wait
Watching with the wife - she's gone to bed.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, January 27, 2022, 08:53:37
We're really loving "The Responder", 10/10. Superb acting, dark yet realistic portrayal of the underside of Liverpool; with sympathy but not patronising, if you get what I mean. Brutally honest look at what (could) happen to anyone having to do a job like that night after night. Ambiguous as to who are 'goodies' and 'baddies'. Dont think it ever crosses the line into taking the piss out of scousers, although the curly black wig on the main drug dealer comes close soapy tit wank
Best line so far:
Junkie to cop(MF), caught stealing a load of heroin from a dealer: "Don't blame me, it weren't my fault"
Cop(MF); "Whose fault was it then? Fucking Thatcher's?"

Its pretty good 'innit lad and just reinforces what a fucking good actor Martin Freeman is as he is barely recognisable in it!

Its actually pretty funny in places, Town Centre Casey is the queen of the pithy one liner


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Thursday, January 27, 2022, 08:59:56
Its pretty good 'innit lad and just reinforces what a fucking good actor Martin Freeman is as he is barely recognisable in it!

Its actually pretty good in places, Town Centre Casey is the queen of the pithy one liner
I also hardly recognised the fellas who played Jack Boswell in Bread and Sinbad in Brookside!

Pretty well known cast all around.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, January 27, 2022, 09:07:15
dark yet realistic portrayal of the underside of Liverpool
You say that like Liverpool has an up/good side.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, January 27, 2022, 09:15:50
I also hardly recognised the fellas who played Jack Boswell in Bread and Sinbad in Brookside!

Pretty well known cast all around.

That second bit in my post should have read funny in places, it has some genuinely soapy tit wank moments at the most inappropriate times.

Yeah I didn't recognise Jack Boswell (or to my missus who is a bit younger - that's Gary's mate from Goodnight Sweetheart!), he seems to have put on a hell of a lot of lumber, likewise the guy channelling his inner Harry Enfield scouser is in everything!

Edit - should have ended the post with 'lad' as everything, even text messages, are ended thus in the programme. 


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, January 27, 2022, 09:43:12
We're really loving "The Responder", 10/10. Superb acting, dark yet realistic portrayal of the underside of Liverpool; with sympathy but not patronising, if you get what I mean. Brutally honest look at what (could) happen to anyone having to do a job like that night after night. Ambiguous as to who are 'goodies' and 'baddies'. Dont think it ever crosses the line into taking the piss out of scousers, although the curly black wig on the main drug dealer comes close soapy tit wank
Best line so far:
Junkie to cop(MF), caught stealing a load of heroin from a dealer: "Don't blame me, it weren't my fault"
Cop(MF); "Whose fault was it then? Fucking Thatcher's?"

It's written by a former copper so sadly is probably close to being realistic. I was a bit dubious that Carl goes on his shift on his own, but apparently that (has) does happen(ed). Thankfully Freeman has nailed the scouse accent as well. It's a pretty good performance all being told.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, January 27, 2022, 09:46:24
It's written by a former copper so sadly is probably close to being realistic. I was a bit dubious that Carl goes on his shift on his own, but apparently that (has) does happen(ed). Thankfully Freeman has nailed the scouse accent as well. It's a pretty good performance all being told.

Do drug dealers have shifts?  ;)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, January 27, 2022, 09:47:29
Do drug dealers have shifts?  ;)

Bollocks, Carl is the dealer isn't he. I meant Chris!!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Thursday, January 27, 2022, 09:53:23
4/7 into Ozark season 4.1.

still great, but also it's about the right time to end it

I think it’s still going strong so wouldn’t mind another season, admitally I’m only 2 episodes into this season so my opinion may change


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, January 27, 2022, 16:20:35
It's written by a former copper so sadly is probably close to being realistic. I was a bit dubious that Carl goes on his shift on his own, but apparently that (has) does happen(ed). Thankfully Freeman has nailed the scouse accent as well. It's a pretty good performance all being told.

Not all agree https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/best-burns-as-lord-sugar-claims-he-couldnt-understand-martin-freemans-scouse-accent-309699/


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, January 27, 2022, 16:25:14
Not all agree https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/best-burns-as-lord-sugar-claims-he-couldnt-understand-martin-freemans-scouse-accent-309699/

I really don't think words can quantify a response. Is he just deliberately being an unlikeable ass crack?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, January 27, 2022, 16:43:21
You're fired.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Thursday, January 27, 2022, 17:42:11
Got 1 more of this to go. Really good so far.

The Tourist ended really well. Great little series on the iPlayer if anyone hasn't seen it yet. Man on the run but he doesn't know why.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Thursday, January 27, 2022, 17:51:01
er, ending of this season.

I think there is another to come

Oh  :girlgiggle:


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Posh Red on Thursday, January 27, 2022, 18:25:46
Anyone watch American Rust.

Was on sky at the end of last year, I recorded it but haven’t got around to watching it yet, so just wondering if it’s worth starting


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Wobbly Bob on Thursday, January 27, 2022, 18:29:29
Anyone watch American Rust.

Was on sky at the end of last year, I recorded it but haven’t got around to watching it yet, so just wondering if it’s worth starting

Yep, definitely worth giving it a go.
Jeff Daniels is excellent in it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, January 27, 2022, 19:29:09
The Tourist ended really well. Great little series on the iPlayer if anyone hasn't seen it yet. Man on the run but he doesn't know why.

Episode 5 was a bit weird but otherwise superb.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Posh Red on Thursday, January 27, 2022, 20:22:02
Yep, definitely worth giving it a go.
Jeff Daniels is excellent in it.

Cheers, I will try it then


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, 12:27:21
The woman in the house across the street from the girl in the window

That's some f***ed up shit in the first 10 minutes of the finale. Could have done without the 15 mins padding at the end (minus the very end)

#netflix


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Friday, February 4, 2022, 11:37:49
Starting to watch the Neymar Docuseries on Netflix.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, 18:12:04
Enjoyed the second series of The Morning Show. Jennifer Aniston is still a stunning bit of kit by the way.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, 18:37:14
Enjoyed the second series of The Morning Show. Jennifer Aniston is still a stunning bit of kit by the way.

I know. I swear she's a lizard person. Gotta be about 78 now!

#Banger


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, 19:26:54
Encouraging to think Jennifer Aniston was that good to make you post after almost 18 months Arriba!

Good to see you back, btw.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, 20:55:14
I know. I swear she's a lizard person. Gotta be about 78 now!

#Banger
52. She's still magnificent.
Encouraging to think Jennifer Aniston was that good to make you post after almost 18 months Arriba!

Good to see you back, btw.
Cheers. Last posted in September. Not even lurked to be honest. Watched more stfc games this season than in most recent years too ironically.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 01:18:22
She's older than that I think, I'm 52 this year and I thought she was a few years older than me. Is that in the flesh Arriba (STFC I mean  :))


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 09:46:49
She is 53 in 2 days FYI.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 20:03:46
Finding Boba Fett a proper slog. Best episode so far didn't even feature him, and even that was pretty dull!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 20:17:53
Finding Boba Fett a proper slog. Best episode so far didn't even feature him, and even that was pretty dull!
Me too. Just watching it to finish it. Shame it's crap considering how good the mandalorian was. Was expecting great things.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, February 10, 2022, 01:33:35
3 episodes into Reacher, enjoying it. I can associate with it  :-[


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Thursday, February 10, 2022, 07:34:28
3 episodes into Reacher, enjoying it. I can associate with it  :-[
Where is this?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, February 10, 2022, 07:46:23
Amazon Prime


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Thursday, February 10, 2022, 08:18:46
Me too. Just watching it to finish it. Shame it's crap considering how good the mandalorian was. Was expecting great things.
Glad we are all of the same opinion! Rubbish finale - Worst fight scene ever?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bewster on Thursday, February 10, 2022, 09:26:43
Me too. Just watching it to finish it. Shame it's crap considering how good the mandalorian was. Was expecting great things.

I am of this opinion too. Thought I was the only one.

This is the way.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, February 10, 2022, 10:00:01
I've literally just finished the last episode. Lame and utterly ridiculous. This series really could have been something special but it definitely isn't that.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, February 10, 2022, 10:57:51
For anyone that has read the Reacher books (i have read them all and am a fan) the series on Prime is much more aligned to the books and much better than the films.  Granted I am only 3 or 4 episodes in, but the guy playing Reacher is much more believable as the character (albeit younger than the character in the book).  From the get go they got his size and stature right compared to casting 5ft nothing Tom Cruise for the film role.

Being a fan of the books, I am really enjoying it so far - The series is the first book in the series and has already been renewed for season 2.  Looking forward to the rest of it and the next one..


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bewster on Thursday, February 10, 2022, 11:08:39
For anyone that has read the Reacher books (i have read them all and am a fan) the series on Prime is much more aligned to the books and much better than the films.  Granted I am only 3 or 4 episodes in, but the guy playing Reacher is much more believable as the character (albeit younger than the character in the book).  From the get go they got his size and stature right compared to casting 5ft nothing Tom Cruise for the film role.

Being a fan of the books, I am really enjoying it so far - The series is the first book in the series and has already been renewed for season 2.  Looking forward to the rest of it and the next one..

This is next on my list after I've finished Suits. I've read a lot of the books although some of the recent ones have been poor.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, February 10, 2022, 11:13:09
This is next on my list after I've finished Suits. I've read a lot of the books although some of the recent ones have been poor.


I think that is because Lee Child has introduced his son Andrew to the writing of the books, and I am not sure if he has the same level of knowledge on the character and background as Lee has.  Hopefully he will find his stride.

I loved Suits as well, although it tailed of towards the end - really good though..


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, February 10, 2022, 11:19:08
I think that is because Lee Child has introduced his son Andrew to the writing of the books, and I am not sure if he has the same level of knowledge on the character and background as Lee has.  Hopefully he will find his stride.

I loved Suits as well, although it tailed of towards the end - really good though..

Sorry to be a pendent, but its younger brother, not son.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Thursday, February 10, 2022, 11:20:58
After reading the books we all make up an image of Reacher - certainly not midget sized Tom Cruise.

I imagined him as a latter day John Wayne type - gnarly.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, February 10, 2022, 11:26:01
Here you go Aud....tis good  :)

https://youtu.be/GSycMV-_Csw


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Thursday, February 10, 2022, 11:28:52
Reacher: Its not rocket science! Just read one book and you get that he is a massive, strong and muscly retired Major in the Military Police, who was a long range sharp shooter. He has a sharp investigative mind and since leaving the military he's gone to the other extreme and has become a loner and a drifter, with no possessions or ties. In all of the stories, he rights the wrongs that are done to others. There's always violence, he always gets together with leading ladies.  

I'm a fan!  :toocool:


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bewster on Thursday, February 10, 2022, 11:37:35

I loved Suits as well, although it tailed of towards the end - really good though..

I am enjoying Suits, although it is a bit samey. I take it Mike & Rachel left due to her new found fame and that changed the dynamics somewhat. On season 8 so not many more to go.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Thursday, February 10, 2022, 11:53:02
Sorry to be a pendent, but its younger brother, not son.

Pedant, it's pedant.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, February 10, 2022, 11:56:04
Pedant, it's pedant.

I know it is, I do it on purpose as it winds the pendents up  ;)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Samdy Gray on Thursday, February 10, 2022, 11:58:20
Nice recovery.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, February 10, 2022, 13:06:00
Sorry to be a pendent, but its younger brother, not son.

Oh, good info - i didn't realise that.  That's what assumptions get you..  Thanks H


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Sunday, February 13, 2022, 20:54:38
Trigger point. An Over hyped disappointment. Just not feeling it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Sunday, February 13, 2022, 21:24:57
Trigger point. An Over hyped disappointment. Just not feeling it.

Every episode is the same.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Sunday, February 13, 2022, 21:33:16
catching up on the Netflix resurrection of Top Boy.

As good as ever, c4 should never have dropped it


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Monday, February 14, 2022, 01:49:43
catching up on the Netflix resurrection of Top Boy.

As good as ever, c4 should never have dropped it

It's awesome. Are you watching the one with Dave in it? He's a rapper usually but did a great turn for 'Modie' in the last series I saw.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, February 14, 2022, 07:24:28
yes that's the one I've just finished (the whole series)

New series next month


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Monday, February 14, 2022, 07:47:57
Watched the woman at the window opposite the girl across the road in the window or something like that on netflix. Was ok, bit of a twist at the end. Unrealistic but worth a watch.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: fuzzy on Monday, February 14, 2022, 13:20:22
Trigger point. An Over hyped disappointment. Just not feeling it.

Along with many a crime based drama at the moment.

Writers and directors are trying to be too clever and the result is several weeks worth of unrealistic crap.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, February 14, 2022, 13:29:07
Quote from: Sippo
Watched the woman at the window opposite the girl across the road in the window or something like that on netflix. Was ok, bit of a twist at the end. Unrealistic but worth a watch.

agreed. think the first 10 minutes of the final episode were the best :)

not sure it was meant to be anything other than a tongue in cheek parody, but it was a bit too subtle if so.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, February 14, 2022, 13:35:35
Along with many a crime based drama at the moment.

Writers and directors are trying to be too clever and the result is several weeks worth of unrealistic crap.

Seems to be a particular problem with British TV shows, they drag out for 6 1 hour episodes a story that could be easily knocked on the head in 3 at most.

Last year we had The Serpent which I gave up on after 3 and apparently continued to drag tediously until the last one was quite good, now we have Chloe on BBC which I sacked off after 2, the missus persevered and apparently it was pretty good in the end!

Oh and don't get me started on the lack of 'previously' bits at the start of shows, as someone who rarely if ever has the time to binge watch I often give up as I cannot remember what is going on when I finally find time to watch another episode!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: dalumpimunki on Monday, February 14, 2022, 21:21:50
Trigger point. An Over hyped disappointment. Just not feeling it.

Watched ep1. Didn't bother after that. Someone needs to tell Mercurio that the killing a well known member of the cast in the first hour is only a shock the first couple of times you do it. Do it in everything you write and it gets dull.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Boy About Town on Monday, February 14, 2022, 21:31:16
Watched the woman at the window opposite the girl across the road in the window or something like that on netflix. Was ok, bit of a twist at the end. Unrealistic but worth a watch.

Very unreal.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Boy About Town on Monday, February 14, 2022, 21:32:54
As I deal with some forces time off I’ve just finished Reacher on Amazon. I liked it, he seemingly has more than nine lives mind, best programme in a long while was The Responder.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Arriba on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 13:22:16
I liked the responder too. Read a few negative reviews of it elsewhere though.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 13:40:39
I liked the responder too. Read a few negative reviews of it elsewhere though.

Another vote for the responder, I thought it was really good. 


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 19:08:54
Anyone seen Power on netflix?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 19:10:28
Anyone seen Power on netflix?

Yes - I loved it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 21:10:53
Pam and Tommy, the talking cock is a bit freaky....

Sent from my SM-A125F


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 09:11:30
Anyone seen Power on netflix?

Fuck me, he get's everywhere.  What's he trying to do now, sell off all of the quality and fill it up with reruns of Friends and Only Fools and Horses?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 09:32:55
What you on about willis?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 09:39:15
What you on about willis?

He's talking about Lethal Lee.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Thursday, February 17, 2022, 10:31:35
I watch live TV through my BT Freeview recorder box, use the iPlayer, and watch live football on the BT Sport app on my PlayStation.

I hear about an increasing number of people who do not pay the tv license fee. Would my Internet service provider be able to help tv licensing know that I’m accessing live tv?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Saturday, February 19, 2022, 10:36:31
Can I cancel my direct debit? Most info says yes.

If I kindly gave my WiFi password to a neighbour I wouldn't know if they were watching live TV with it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Saturday, February 19, 2022, 10:46:03
Pam and Tommy, the talking cock is a bit freaky....

Sent from my SM-A125F
How’d he get it to bend?


Title: Re: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Saturday, February 19, 2022, 11:07:24
How’d he get it to bend?
What, won't yours do that?

Sent from my SM-A125F


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, February 19, 2022, 15:48:51
Can I cancel my direct debit? Most info says yes.

If I kindly gave my WiFi password to a neighbour I wouldn't know if they were watching live TV with it.

Expect them to threaten you with ridiculous demands of "WE suspect you are using TV services without having a licence" or something to that tune.

But if you actually inform them and say you will no longer be needing a licence this type of letter/email should stop. Remember that your TV licence only covers BBC programmes (TV, Online & Radio) and I think even iPlayer (recorded/catch up) isn't included in that. Basically anything else, you can watch and/or pay for like Prime/Disney+/Sky/Now etc.

It's only when you start using BBC services (catch up aside) that they can ask you to pay again. More than likely if you genuinely hardly ever use BBC services (maybe the odd occasion) then they may send a letter but unless you're taking the piss then they shouldn't bother you - life is complicated as it is for many people at the moment.

Regards WiFi sharing, well no you wouldn't know what thy were accessing necessarily but you would know when they are connected as most devices etc will give you the info/name of the device accessing your WiFi. In the cases of TV Licencing or similar having to check - I'm sure they can probably (especially via online/digital) know when a signal is going to one of their channels/servers etc and how frequently. This is a pure guess but I'd say there is possibly a threshold that (once breached) auto informs the "machines" which then tells the "humans" to 'nail the sneaky bastards'  :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Saturday, February 19, 2022, 16:26:10
you need a license for iPlayer

https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/topics/bbc-iplayer-and-the-tv-licence


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, February 19, 2022, 16:26:55
you need a license for iPlayer

https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/topics/bbc-iplayer-and-the-tv-licence

That was my understanding


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, February 19, 2022, 16:30:51
you need a license for iPlayer

https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/topics/bbc-iplayer-and-the-tv-licence

Yes for the live part of iPlayer iBelieve? To watch catch up shows on iPlayer you're golden iThink? ;)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Saturday, February 19, 2022, 16:42:54
it's in the link bamboo

"You must be covered by a TV Licence to download or watch BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer – live, catch up or on demand. This applies to any device and provider you use."


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: JBZ on Saturday, February 19, 2022, 16:44:03
it's in the link bamboo

"You must be covered by a TV Licence to download or watch BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer – live, catch up or on demand. This applies to any device and provider you use."

I took it to mean that the poster is 'getting away with it'


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Saturday, February 19, 2022, 16:46:12
oh I see


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, February 19, 2022, 16:52:08
I took it to mean that the poster is 'getting away with it'

You assume wrong.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, February 19, 2022, 16:55:52
it's in the link bamboo

"You must be covered by a TV Licence to download or watch BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer – live, catch up or on demand. This applies to any device and provider you use."

Ahh gotcha. I was certain it used to be fine for previously recorded shows. They've either changed it or always was like that  ::)

For the Goat...if they don't watch/use any BBC services at all then of course they should cancel their licence. Still stand by the other stuff in the earlier post :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: dalumpimunki on Saturday, February 19, 2022, 17:40:27
Ahh gotcha. I was certain it used to be fine for previously recorded shows. They've either changed it or always was like that  ::)

For the Goat...if they don't watch/use any BBC services at all then of course they should cancel their licence. Still stand by the other stuff in the earlier post :)

This isn't the case. If you watch live tv in the UK on ANY channel  not just BBC hen you need a tv licence.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, February 19, 2022, 17:58:56
This isn't the case. If you watch live tv in the UK on ANY channel  not just BBC hen you need a tv licence.

FFS - Yes I do know this.  I wasn't talking about about Live TV & BBC channels/services.

But if Goat is trying to only watch live TV then they will need one. If they aren't (and no BBC bollocks) then they're fine. Or Goat can just not pay them if they want? :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: dalumpimunki on Saturday, February 19, 2022, 18:08:52
FFS - Yes I do know this.  I wasn't talking about about Live TV & BBC channels/services.

But if Goat is trying to only watch live TV then they will need one. If they aren't (and no BBC bollocks) then they're fine. Or Goat can just not pay them if they want? :)


It was just in his original post he makes it clear he watches live tv. So he needs the licence regardless of the debate around iplayer.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, February 19, 2022, 20:18:28
It was just in his original post he makes it clear he watches live tv. So he needs the licence regardless of the debate around iplayer.

I must've been scan reading through (it was a bambooesque length post) and missed that part (convenient? honest), then it was too many comments deep and I'm not really one for deleting what's been said :)

Apologies. Yep understand all that. Must be a bit of a minefield for TV Licensing to keep track of you'd think? What with n amount of platforms and routes to get there. Albeit it's not limitless but once people start using other means to access, it surely becomes much harder. I swear they play the percentages, sending out threatening letters knowing it will give some old dear/vulnerable folk the willies of getting chucked in Porridge for not paying up the licence fee. Even if they only listen to Steve Wright on the wireless. Imagine that - getting sent to the clink for listening to Steve fucking Wright!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Mr Stevens on Sunday, February 20, 2022, 20:53:19
Some of you may remember a what's-on magazine called 'Out West' and subsequently 'Venue'. It used to contain reviews of films coming to TV and when the less than impressive 'Star Trek The Motion Picture' was shown, the revue was a pithy "Boldly go out".  It's on again this week and I would recommend heeding that advice.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Monday, February 21, 2022, 20:41:49
Peaky Blinders back on sunday. Killing eve the monday.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 09:11:08
No Killing Eve Monday


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bewster on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 09:18:46
Started to watch Snowpiercer - not sure if its worth carrying on with - anybody watched it and have an opinion ?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 10:14:48
No Killing Eve Monday

Sunday is No Killing Eve eve.

Definitely listed as on BBC America 27th 8pm ET.

https://www.bbcamerica.com/schedule?tz=ET&from=2022-02-27

Should be available on iplayer 28th
https://twitter.com/BBCOne/status/1493117807940284416


So when is it on BBC 1...not that it matters with iPlayer I suppsoe.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 10:16:28
Peaky Blinders back on sunday. Killing eve the monday.

Shittest Craig David song ever!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 10:37:29
Going for a drink on Tuesday?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 11:30:45
Sunday is No Killing Eve eve.

Definitely listed as on BBC America 27th 8pm ET.

https://www.bbcamerica.com/schedule?tz=ET&from=2022-02-27

Should be available on iplayer 28th
https://twitter.com/BBCOne/status/1493117807940284416


So when is it on BBC 1...not that it matters with iPlayer I suppsoe.

That is a bit bizarre, a BBC programe available in the US on AMC and on Iplayer before it is aired on BBC UK?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 11:35:56
That is a bit bizarre, a BBC programe available in the US on AMC and on Iplayer before it is aired on BBC UK?

I don't think its wholly BBC, even BBC American is only just over 50% BBC owned, think there are plenty of fingers in the pie??

I hope its better than series 3 which I thought was comparatively weak compared to its predecessors.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 16:10:38
Started to watch Snowpiercer - not sure if its worth carrying on with - anybody watched it and have an opinion ?

It's not too bad. Has Sean "Mr Yorkshire" Bean and Simon from TWD (or Trevor of GTA gaming vintage) in it but some decent performances from Lena Hall and Jennifer Connelly too.

The Dystopian ideas and concept of a structured class system on a self-sustainable travelling city (which in this case is a train), aka "The Snowpiercer" brings about notes of The Hunger Games, The 100 and Westworld (series not film); if you like the social theories it heavily weights towards then you'll probably enjoy.

Based off the original book and more recently the film of the same name. Have read and watched those - the series definitely adapts better to screen than the movie version although the series is ultimately a rebranded adaptation of the film.

Currently on S3 and been renewed for S4 so it must be doing "enough" ratings wise to warrant a 4th season.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bewster on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 16:42:30
It's not too bad. Has Sean "Mr Yorkshire" Bean and Simon from TWD (or Trevor of GTA gaming vintage) in it but some decent performances from Lena Hall and Jennifer Connelly too.

The Dystopian ideas and concept of a structured class system on a self-sustainable travelling city (which in this case is a train), aka "The Snowpiercer" brings about notes of The Hunger Games, The 100 and Westworld (series not film); if you like the social theories it heavily weights towards then you'll probably enjoy.

Based off the original book and more recently the film of the same name. Have read and watched those - the series definitely adapts better to screen than the movie version although the series is ultimately a rebranded adaptation of the film.

Currently on S3 and been renewed for S4 so it must be doing "enough" ratings wise to warrant a 4th season.

Cheers, my first thought was that is was Hunger Games on a train. I'll give it a bit longer


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nemo on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, 10:34:09
This Is Going To Hurt on iPlayer.

Just finished this, thought it was pretty good although it's a lot more focused on interpersonal drama than the book version, which I'm not sure it totally benefited from.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, March 7, 2022, 09:48:43
Kind of topical I guess but binged 'Chernobyl' yesterday. Thought it was bloody brilliant.

During the final credits there was a bit about the number of people who had sadly lost their lives as part of the disaster. It stated that numbers were unknown and could be anything between 4,000-93,000. Apparently on the Soviet side, the number of deaths has remained unchanged since 1987 - 31. Says it all sadly.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Private Fraser on Monday, March 7, 2022, 09:58:18
Kind of topical I guess but binged 'Chernobyl' yesterday. Thought it was bloody brilliant.

During the final credits there was a bit about the number of people who had sadly lost their lives as part of the disaster. It stated that numbers were unknown and could be anything between 4,000-93,000. Apparently on the Soviet side, the number of deaths has remained unchanged since 1987 - 31. Says it all sadly.

"Chernobyl - the Lost Tapes" on Sky Documentaries is worth a watch. Powerful stuff and a good insight into how they control the news.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, March 7, 2022, 09:59:33
"Chernobyl ' the Lost Tapes" on Sky Documentaries is worth a watch. Powerful stuff and a good insight into how they control the news.

Thanks PF, I love my documentaries so will look out for that.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Private Fraser on Monday, March 7, 2022, 10:00:36
Thanks PF, I love my documentaries so will look out for that.

Currently on "catch up" - or at least it was last week.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, March 10, 2022, 20:05:57
The Great North on Disney + is good, 9 yr old loves it and enough to keep grown ups occupied.

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Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Thursday, March 17, 2022, 19:18:19
Bangers and Cash, can’t get enough of it. Not a petrol head per se but I did pass a Riley Kestrel on the M5 near Worcester today.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, March 18, 2022, 10:28:39
Bangers and Cash, can’t get enough of it. Not a petrol head per se but I did pass a Riley Kestrel on the M5 near Worcester today.

After passing his test an old schoolmate of mine had a Riley Elf.  :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, March 18, 2022, 11:29:29
After passing his test an old schoolmate of mine had a Riley Elf.  :)

My granddad had a Riley Elf, in pristine condition. It never left the garage, and as far as I remember, never got driven. (by him at least) Not a clue what happened to it sadly, it was sold at some stage. Lovely old car.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Friday, March 18, 2022, 16:09:29
Might see if I can find 'Threads'. Seems an appropriate time to watch it again!  :eek:


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bedford Red on Friday, March 18, 2022, 16:22:50
Might see if I can find 'Threads'. Seems an appropriate time to watch it again!  :eek:

I remember watching that when it was first on tv back in 1984. I saw it again a few years ago, still scary.


Title: Re: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Friday, March 18, 2022, 17:40:50
Might see if I can find 'Threads'. Seems an appropriate time to watch it again!  :eek:
A brilliant watch that one. Much better than The Day After and other American efforts

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Title: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, March 18, 2022, 17:55:45
Quote
Might see if I can find 'Threads'. Seems an appropriate time to watch it again!  :eek:
soapy tit wank. I watched it the other day. and half of 'the day after'

I snuck watching Threads on my black and white TV when I was a kid, as I wasn't allowed to watch it (obvs).

Didn't effect me at all. Other than running  into the garden to check the her noise I could hear was a plane not a nuke. For every plane. For several months.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, March 18, 2022, 18:14:11
Only bit I can remember is the woman pissing herself.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: JBZ on Friday, March 18, 2022, 18:27:37
Recent posts prompted me to watch Protect and Survive


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Hitchinred on Friday, March 18, 2022, 19:01:47
I snuck watching Threads on my black and white TV when I was a kid, as I wasn't allowed to watch it (obvs).

Didn't effect me at all.
Reminds me of a kids program in the 70s called Changes which left me scared of pylons for a while!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Monday, March 28, 2022, 18:03:50
Pieces of Her on Netflix. Just started and looks a well above average thriller.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, April 7, 2022, 09:17:27
This Saville documentary is bloody grim!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, April 7, 2022, 09:44:43
Quote from: horlock07
This Saville documentary is bloody grim!

I have only watched a bit.

"we" were all fooled at first.

I've not got to the bit where the allegations are coming out and covered up. not looking forward to it


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, April 7, 2022, 09:48:44
Even as a kid I despised Saville, nothing to do with any possible wrong doing he just came accross as a slimy know it all bullying bloke.

Rolf Harris though...now that was totally different, he was the only one I was shocked by.

They are car crash TV these Exposés but compelling.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, April 7, 2022, 12:30:51
Even as a kid I despised Saville, nothing to do with any possible wrong doing he just came accross as a slimy know it all bullying bloke.

Rolf Harris though...now that was totally different, he was the only one I was shocked by.

They are car crash TV these Exposés but compelling.

Sure I have mentioned this before, a mate of mine is a sparky and did a hell of a lot of work at Stoke Mandeville in the early 90's, he used to tell us that female nurses were very vocal that they would do whatever necessary to avoid being in a room alone with Savile and would likewise do everything in their power to avoid him being allowed access to female patients of any age.

If it was being discussed openly with third party contractors then the question remains why was nothing done, albeit the documentary goes into great detail regarding his very close links with government and the royal family, so perhaps my question is a stupid one.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, April 7, 2022, 12:51:37
Yes there must have been one almighty cover up at a very high level.

Back in the 90s my wifes cousin who has a lot of connections with the freemasons said he was told (after we had about 5 bottles of Bollie) and said something about Saville and lots of high ranking people at a childrens homes including one in Jersey including Cyril Smith and Ted Heath, and a few others which has proved to be correct too.

We have no idea about what historical abuse was suffered its utterly sickening.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, April 8, 2022, 08:26:02
This Saville documentary is bloody grim!

Yep, watched the first part last night.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, April 8, 2022, 08:27:02
Pieces of Her on Netflix. Just started and looks a well above average thriller.

Nice one Aud. Watched the first 3 episodes last night. Reminds me of the Sinner. Tis good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, April 8, 2022, 08:28:50
Nice one Aud. Watched the first 3 episodes last night. Reminds me of the Sinner. Tis good.

We binged most of this last weekend. You are right enough the similarities with the Sinner. It's enjoyable enough.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Friday, April 8, 2022, 08:40:15
It does jump around the timelines and can be a bit confusing at times, but I gotta thoroughly enjoyed it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, April 8, 2022, 08:42:09
It does jump around the timelines and can be a bit confusing at times, but I gotta thoroughly enjoyed it.

Yeah, it's one of the dramas that doesn't put the date/location on screen when it's jumping about but I think they just about get away with that.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Sippo on Thursday, April 28, 2022, 20:09:27
Watched the Gazza documentary on iplayer. Poor bloke hounded by the press, wife/gf reporting to tabloids...

I learnt/confirmed a few things. On his day, Gazza was one of the best. Gazza liked a drink. Piers Morgan is a cunt.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: fuzzy on Thursday, April 28, 2022, 21:06:03
Watched the Gazza documentary on iplayer. Poor bloke hounded by the press, wife/gf reporting to tabloids...

I learnt/confirmed a few things. On his day, Gazza was one of the best. Gazza liked a drink. Piers Morgan is a cunt.

On another place I used to frequent, Piers Organ was referred to as C.B.E.- Colossal Bell End.



Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, May 12, 2022, 09:36:25
Detectorists special announced - whoop!!!

https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/6853/new-detectorists-special/


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, May 12, 2022, 09:43:55
Detectorists special announced - whoop!!!

https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/6853/new-detectorists-special/
Excellent news, a great gentle series.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Thursday, May 12, 2022, 09:51:41
Pleased with that!


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Post by: bigbobjoylove on Thursday, May 12, 2022, 09:57:24
Detectorists special announced - whoop!!!

https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/6853/new-detectorists-special/
Yay! Superb program.

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Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, May 12, 2022, 10:28:08
Detectorists special announced - whoop!!!

https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/6853/new-detectorists-special/


You beauties..

I mean how can a comedy about metal detectorists be so good. I don't know. It just is.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, May 12, 2022, 11:42:50

You beauties..

I mean how can a comedy about metal detectorists be so good. I don't know. It just is.
The thing is its barely even a comedy, just a jovial meandering, its wonderful.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, May 12, 2022, 13:51:15
The thing is its barely even a comedy, just a jovial meandering, its wonderful.

It's pacing is exactly that of a Metal Detectorist. Slow meandering and it works beautifully!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: normy on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 17:52:21
Excellent series on Netflix  The Lincoln Lawyer.  10 instalments to bingewatch if you like courtroom drama and lawyers.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 19:23:54
Tis good. Same writer as Bosch, which was ace.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 19:26:56
You been following the Amber Heard Johnny Depp case😀


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 19:31:50
Tis good. Same writer as Bosch, which was ace.

Have you been watching the new series?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: dalumpimunki on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 19:41:37
Excellent series on Netflix  The Lincoln Lawyer.  10 instalments to bingewatch if you like courtroom drama and lawyers.

I'm struggling with it to be honest. The lead just can't stop slipping a Mexican inflection into some of his lines, and it's jarring. I find myself thinking "that's not Micky Haller!" .


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 20:48:55
Have you been watching the new series?

New series?  :eek:


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 20:52:08
Bosch:Legacy. Will be all over that. Ta.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 21:07:33
Bosch:Legacy. Will be all over that. Ta.

That’s the one - enjoy.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: normy on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 05:17:35
Just started Bosch Legacy, looking very good, as Bosch series always have been.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 06:37:08
finally caught up and was unimpressed with the final series of killing Eve.

the rest were excellent though


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 09:18:19
Has anyone seen the dramatisation 'the staircase'? I've seen the documentary on Netflix which I enjoyed but not sure whether I should bother with the drama series or not.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 09:59:59
Yep, done the first 3 episodes.

Pretty good but would probably be better if i hadn't seen the documentary and it was a new story to me


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Thursday, June 9, 2022, 12:24:28
Those who like the Bosch series should give The Lincoln Lawyer a look on Netflix.

Same author, Michael Connolly, and a very similar feel to Bosch. Based on his book The Brass Verdict.

10 episodes.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, June 9, 2022, 12:33:02
Those who like the Bosch series should give The Lincoln Lawyer a look on Netflix.

Same author, Michael Connolly, and a very similar feel to Bosch. Based on his book The Brass Verdict.

10 episodes.

We binged it recently. It was ok, passed the time if nothing else.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, June 9, 2022, 12:34:03
finally caught up and was unimpressed with the final series of killing Eve.

the rest were excellent though

Agreed - the first half of the final series was all over the place


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, 23:47:02
This is next up on my list: Sherwood on the BBC. Thriller. Supposed to be excellent.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0c724lz/sherwood?seriesId=p0c724t1


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 05:02:52
The Boys is excellent, once again. Lots more exploding people.


Title: Re: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 06:51:55
The Boys is excellent, once again. Lots more exploding people.
Just started the new series, off to a great start.

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Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 07:28:16
This is next up on my list: Sherwood on the BBC. Thriller. Supposed to be excellent.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0c724lz/sherwood?seriesId=p0c724t1

Watched the first one, very recognisable TV cast. Looks like its going to be quite good, of course it's semi cop based, can't have a good BBC drama without the police heavily based in it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 07:32:24
just started the Midwich Cuckoos.

It's the book 'village of the damned' was made from, but this is a sky mini series set in modern day

so far so good. only 2 episodes in


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 10:07:57
Watched the first episode yesterday but given that Ive just had the dreaded covid fucking me up Ive got a few days spare so I suspect I will be watching the rest of it today and tomorrow!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Thursday, July 7, 2022, 16:56:29
Watching Boys from the Black Stuff on the iplayer for the first time. What a great series.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mexico red on Friday, July 8, 2022, 05:31:33
Undeclared war is very good on channel 4


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Friday, July 8, 2022, 07:26:49
The covid co-ordination on that show is outstanding.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, July 8, 2022, 08:38:16
Undeclared war is very good on channel 4

We watched 3 of them last night. Fantastic so far.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nemo on Friday, July 8, 2022, 08:59:27
Interesting, I watched the first episode because I liked the set up and thought it was properly rubbish. Taking an interesting concept and adding a really rushed family subplot to the main character and making her unnecessarily inexperienced-and-yet-able-to-sort-everything. Does it get better or have I just watched it in a bad mood?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, July 8, 2022, 09:11:12
Interesting, I watched the first episode because I liked the set up and thought it was properly rubbish. Taking an interesting concept and adding a really rushed family subplot to the main character and making her unnecessarily inexperienced-and-yet-able-to-sort-everything. Does it get better or have I just watched it in a bad mood?

The latter for me. Altough I agree about the family subplot, wasn't sure that was totally necessary. I did think episodes 2 and 3 were good personally. Worth a go I reckon.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, July 8, 2022, 09:11:55
We've also been watching The Wire again. Binged series 1 and 2 recently and I still think it holds up as fantastic TV after all these years.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Friday, July 8, 2022, 09:19:38
We've also been watching The Wire again. Binged series 1 and 2 recently and I still think it holds up as fantastic TV after all these years.

Did you watch "We own this city" by the same writers? as The Wire.  I thought it was very good, well worth a watch - very Wirey..


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, July 8, 2022, 09:30:32
Did you watch "We own this city" by the same writers? as The Wire.  I thought it was very good, well worth a watch - very Wirey..

It's on the list Berni, I noticed it advertised and will probably revert to it once we've finished watching The Wire. Glad to hear positive reviews. :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mexico red on Friday, July 8, 2022, 09:45:10
We watched 3 of them last night. Fantastic so far.

My sister used to be the lead actress (saraa) nanny.
Last time I saw her she was 5 🙂


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Saxondale on Friday, July 8, 2022, 10:02:02
My sister used to be the lead actress (saraa) nanny.
Last time I saw her she was 5 🙂

I would have sent love to her had I known.  It was my one and only foray into TV production.  Not the most exciting world.



Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, July 21, 2022, 07:37:21
Bodies is on Netflix

From mid 2000s it's easily my favourite medical drama and one of my favourite series of all time.

Not sure it's realistic mind, but it's a drama not a documentary!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, July 21, 2022, 09:03:01
Watching Clickbait at the moment, so far so good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Thursday, July 21, 2022, 19:11:46
I’ve just watched Night Sky on Amazon - loved it. Not Uk everyone’s street as it’s mystery laden sci-fi, but thought it was great.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Thursday, July 21, 2022, 20:24:19
Big Oil v The World BBC2


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Miles Mayhem on Thursday, July 21, 2022, 20:45:06
Is Ozark worth sticking with? I have nearly finished season 2 and it just lurches from one extreme situation to the next, it’s almost a bit to unbelievable all that could happen to Marty. I believe with longer serials you need a lull in the narrative so the tension can build again. Im not saying it’s bad btw just not convinced.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Berniman on Thursday, July 21, 2022, 21:02:10
Is Ozark worth sticking with? I have nearly finished season 2 and it just lurches from one extreme situation to the next, it’s almost a bit to unbelievable all that could happen to Marty. I believe with longer serials you need a lull in the narrative so the tension can build again. Im not saying it’s bad btw just not convinced.

I have stuck with it and think it's good - had a wobble midway through Season 1 but persevered and enjoyed.  Haven't started the last season yet, but it's on my list


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Thursday, July 21, 2022, 22:27:48
it does continue in ever decreasing circles, I loved it throughout though


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Thursday, August 18, 2022, 07:40:14
How good was the end of Better Call Saul??  :eek:


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, August 18, 2022, 07:52:44
it does continue in ever decreasing circles, I loved it throughout though

I could never see a reference to it Batch?

https://youtu.be/gC_9xqZWz-o


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Miles Mayhem on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 19:16:28
Watching ‘How to get away with murder’ which is really highly rated on IMDb but I’m finding season 1 soooo meeeeeeh.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: adje on Friday, September 23, 2022, 07:40:58
Just finished watching "crossfire". Can't believe I sat through 3 episodes in the hope that it would improve. Utter utter drivel


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, September 23, 2022, 09:06:41
New series of Ghosts tonight!!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, September 23, 2022, 09:28:32
New series of Ghosts tonight!!
Love that series.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, September 23, 2022, 15:02:19
New series of Ghosts tonight!!

I thought that finished. Brilliant news!!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, September 23, 2022, 15:42:26
I thought that finished. Brilliant news!!

And actually the whole series is on iplayer now (I assumed it would only be after the 1st episode had aired) which is great for us as the 9 year old wants to binge it with us and she couldn't have handled staying up till midnight to fit it all in if it had only gone online at 9ish!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: adje on Friday, September 23, 2022, 16:33:40
Jonny Williams has got to be pointless on Pointless


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: adje on Friday, September 23, 2022, 16:36:29
....and is! More excited than I should be


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Post by: tans on Friday, September 23, 2022, 16:59:43
....and is! More excited than I should be

Ha! I was thinking the same - then the bloke picks Chris bloody Gunter


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Post by: DiV on Friday, September 23, 2022, 17:11:01
Jonny Williams has got to be pointless on Pointless

What was the question?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: adje on Friday, September 23, 2022, 17:12:42
What was the question?
Any member of either England,Scotland or Wales Euro 2020 squads. Surprisingly loads of England pointless answers


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Steak supper on Saturday, September 24, 2022, 04:52:18
The Boys had been mentioned a lot

Not a fan of superheroes and that sort of thing but I thought it was very good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Saturday, September 24, 2022, 07:02:13
I know it’s been about for ages but I’ve just got into The Blacklist which isn’t bad hokum


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Post by: Bob's Orange on Saturday, September 24, 2022, 07:07:49
Ladhood on Iplayer has kept me entertained recently.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: adje on Saturday, September 24, 2022, 11:41:59
Didn't go a lot on Daisy May Cooper's new effort last night


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Post by: Bob's Orange on Saturday, October 22, 2022, 11:20:54
Watched the Rob Burrow documentary about living with MND on the iplayer this morning. Really sobering and upsetting to see. Really puts life into perspective. The guy has battled with the disease with real heart and humour, his and his family come across hugely positively.


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Post by: ChalkyWhiteIsGod on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 14:51:37
The Boys had been mentioned a lot

Not a fan of superheroes and that sort of thing but I thought it was very good.

The Boys is really the anti super hero show though. It technically is about super heros but hardly the same as anything else in the same genre. Great show.


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Post by: 4D on Friday, October 28, 2022, 20:12:24
The English Game on Netflix.
Based on Fergus Suter at Darwen/Blackburn FC in the 1870's. Good stuff


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Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, October 29, 2022, 09:14:43
The English Game on Netflix.
Based on Fergus Suter at Darwen/Blackburn FC in the 1870's. Good stuff
Must admit I found it pretty dull and boring, interesting concept but poorly executed.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Saturday, October 29, 2022, 18:52:00
The White Lotus is superb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGLq7_MonZ4

Check the comments below that video.

It's 2nd series is just about to air so I wondered what else I had missed and did some research. These are now in my queue:

Cobra Kai
You (continung with this, forgot I had got to the final episode of series 2 when my Netflix ended)
Mare of Easttown (Kate Winslet is supposed to be amazing)
Lupin
The Flight Attendant
The Landscapers (Olivia Colman is brilliant in anything)


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Post by: Kinky Tom on Saturday, October 29, 2022, 19:01:28
Cobra Kai is a must see, brilliantly nostalgic.


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Post by: Whingy the poo on Saturday, October 29, 2022, 21:00:05

Cobra Kai is great. :)
The Boys is great. :)

I recommend "The Watcher" on Netflix.
Only seven episodes, suspenseful and will keep you guessing all the way.  :nod: 


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Post by: Sippo on Monday, October 31, 2022, 16:10:34
Onto last episode of Black Bird which was enjoyable.

Any recommendations for Crime Thrillers? No Docuseries as covered most of those.

Gangs of London any good?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Monday, October 31, 2022, 17:51:17

Gangs of London any good?

First series was good, though casting the younger Shelby brother from Peaky Blinders as the main character was IMO a mistake. Didn't stop me enjoying it though.

If you have BritBox or torrent things, then The Shadow Line is a BBC crime thriller from 2011 that was absolutely superb - amazing cast, script and plot.

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

There are loads of great actors and performances but Rafe Spall as an utter psycho was 10/10.


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Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, November 7, 2022, 13:11:32
Really enjoyed the Devil's Hour on Prime. Really well acted and a story that kept me guessing until the last episode. Peter Capaldi is a great 'villain'


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Post by: mystical_goat on Monday, November 7, 2022, 17:34:28
Really enjoyed the Devil's Hour on Prime. Really well acted and a story that kept me guessing until the last episode. Peter Capaldi is a great 'villain'

They've been hammering the promo for that. Capaldi's always worth a go.


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Post by: 4D on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 09:17:43
Watched the first episode, quite confusing.


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Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 09:24:32
Watched the first episode, quite confusing.

Yeah I thought the same. In all honesty it is quite confusing right until episode 6 but in my opinion is worth persevering.


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Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Thursday, November 10, 2022, 10:19:22
Is The Watcher on Netflix worth a go?


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Post by: Sippo on Thursday, November 10, 2022, 11:38:53
Started watching Dexter. Certainly 'interesting'.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, November 10, 2022, 13:01:16
Is The Watcher on Netflix worth a go?

I've had it recommended and saw the first one. I reckon it might be good (based on not a lot)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: fuzzy on Thursday, November 10, 2022, 13:24:47
Enjoying Rogue Heroes on BBC.

Entertaining soundtrack too.


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Post by: jayohaitchenn on Friday, November 11, 2022, 07:31:45
Started watching Dexter. Certainly 'interesting'.

First 4 seasons are absolute mint, second half is still watchable. The sequel, Dexter New Blood is decent too.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mexico red on Friday, November 11, 2022, 07:51:34
First 4 seasons are absolute mint, second half is still watchable. The sequel, Dexter New Blood is decent too.

The last 15 minutes of the final episode of the final series is the worst conclusion to a series ever


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Post by: Nomoreheroes on Friday, November 11, 2022, 08:19:10
Enjoying Rogue Heroes on BBC.

Entertaining soundtrack too.
Why get Skin to cover a classic then play other classics by the same band in the show? I haven't watched it out of spite!  :D


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, November 11, 2022, 08:35:32
The last 15 minutes of the final episode of the final series is the worst conclusion to a series ever

This has saved you some time Sippo.


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Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Friday, November 11, 2022, 19:41:13
Ive not seen the film but it looks very moving.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qFqgmaO15x4


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Post by: Bedford Red on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, 08:14:01
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0dcwz86/green-lions-cameroon-90

I watched the above on BBC4 last night, it's on the I-player.

Really interesting documentary about the Cameroon 1990 team, there's a couple of shots of Nestor Lorenzo playing for Argentina against Cameroon in the opening game.


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Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, 08:24:48
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0dcwz86/green-lions-cameroon-90

I watched the above on BBC4 last night, it's on the I-player.

Really interesting documentary about the Cameroon 1990 team, there's a couple of shots of Nestor Lorenzo playing for Argentina against Cameroon in the opening game.

There are loads of World Cup/Football related documentaries on at the moment. I'm halfway through one about World Cup 90 on Sky Documentaries. The previous ones I've seen are usually England heavy but this one is more about the tournament as a whole, part 2 is especially interesting and poignant as it focusses on Yugoslavia (embarrassingly I hadn't even realised they were in the tournament) and all the things going on in the background in that country. *SPOILER ALERT* they interview the manager of the Yugoslavia 90 side to get his thoughts and he sadly dies 2 days after the interview.


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Post by: Batch on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, 08:50:31
I saw the end of the Yugoslavia episode, it was extremely interesting/sad.


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Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Thursday, December 8, 2022, 15:36:45
Kirstie’s Handjob Christmas


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Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, December 8, 2022, 17:15:30
Whilst there is a gap in World Cup matches we've started the Jeffrey Dahmer drama on Netflix. I'm 'enjoying' it so far given I don't know the full backstory of what he did.


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Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Thursday, December 8, 2022, 17:20:56
We’re still ploughing through The Blacklist which I’m finding a bit samey now.


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Post by: Quagmire on Thursday, December 8, 2022, 17:31:00
We’re still ploughing through The Blacklist which I’m finding a bit samey now.

What series are you on?

I used to absolutely love it, but it does just end up going around in circles and you never get the answers you want.


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Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Thursday, December 8, 2022, 17:39:10
Half way through Series 8.


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Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, December 8, 2022, 17:45:46
We’re still ploughing through The Blacklist which I’m finding a bit samey now.

I lasted about 3 series before it got tedious. Mrs Bob carried on a bit further though I think.

For someone so vocal about how dull it is to watch us I'm quite surprised you bothered to get as far as you did with The Blacklist! :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Thursday, December 8, 2022, 18:03:06
Much the same as Mrs Bob - Mrs Audrey loves it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, December 8, 2022, 18:26:23
Much the same as Mrs Bob - Mrs Audrey loves it.

Must be a women thing!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, December 9, 2022, 09:19:31
Watching Dead to me, dark comedy. Enjoying it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Friday, December 9, 2022, 10:29:44
Someone mentioned Gangs of London a few pages back……..blimey never has the warning “this program contains scenes of extreme violence” been more appropriate

Good watch though


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Friday, December 9, 2022, 10:49:07
Never watched Peaky Blinders. Better give it a go after Blacklist.


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Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Friday, December 9, 2022, 18:54:25
It probably won’t appeal to many on here, but we are hooked on The Traitors on BBC.


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Post by: mystical_goat on Friday, December 9, 2022, 20:09:34
Someone mentioned Gangs of London a few pages back……..blimey never has the warning “this program contains scenes of extreme violence” been more appropriate

Good watch though

Watched this before I'd seen Peaky Blinders and I thought it was great except for the main character - Sean Wallace / Joe Cole, who tried (badly) to act like a tough guy but also unintentionally seemed very weak and too young/innocent for the role. Surprised he got the part.

Never watched Peaky Blinders. Better give it a go after Blacklist.

It took me ages to get around to Peaky Blinders and then I recently watched all of the first 4 series in about a month. It's brilliant but I'm struggling to finish series 5 because the characters have become so unlikeable and boring, and I don't give a shit about them any more. There are some fantastic performances and stories in there though. There's a film coming out, I think to finish it all off, so I'll complete the series before that.


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Post by: Nomoreheroes on Friday, December 9, 2022, 20:49:21
It probably won’t appeal to many on here, but we are hooked on The Traitors on BBC.
As are me and the wife.


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Post by: horlock07 on Friday, December 16, 2022, 12:21:54
https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/the-detectorists-special-return-interview/


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Post by: donkey on Saturday, December 17, 2022, 12:57:20
Watched this before I'd seen Peaky Blinders and I thought it was great except for the main character - Sean Wallace / Joe Cole, who tried (badly) to act like a tough guy but also unintentionally seemed very weak and too young/innocent for the role. Surprised he got the part.

It took me ages to get around to Peaky Blinders and then I recently watched all of the first 4 series in about a month. It's brilliant but I'm struggling to finish series 5 because the characters have become so unlikeable and boring, and I don't give a shit about them any more. There are some fantastic performances and stories in there though. There's a film coming out, I think to finish it all off, so I'll complete the series before that.

Get yourself to the Black Country Living Museum. Loads of it was filmed there, and it's a bloody great museum anyway.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, December 22, 2022, 10:51:28
As the missus has been poorly in bed all week I'm pretty much home alone in the evenings so have started watching Spaced from the beginning again!


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Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, December 22, 2022, 11:00:39
Classic. One of the all time best British sitcoms.


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Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, December 22, 2022, 22:59:26
I'd also forgotten how great the music is, properly my era!


Title: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Friday, December 23, 2022, 07:59:19
I've somehow missed watching Spaced. one for the list.

I see the soundtrack has a Fuzz Townshend track in it. That has to be fairly unique for TV shows.


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Post by: jayohaitchenn on Friday, December 23, 2022, 09:24:50
I've somehow missed watching Spaced. one for the list.

I see the soundtrack has a Fuzz Townshend track in it. That just be fairly unique for TV shows.

Get it watched ASAP. I've just pirated it :D


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Post by: normy on Friday, December 23, 2022, 14:04:11
Watching Bosch series again as I originally liked it so much.  I think I saw there might be a new series coming soon.


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Post by: Quagmire on Friday, December 23, 2022, 15:12:59
Watching Bosch series again as I originally liked it so much.  I think I saw there might be a new series coming soon.

‘Bosch: Legacy’ which is the first spin off series, is already available on Amazon Prime.
Really good too, as you’d hope.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Saturday, December 24, 2022, 15:31:57
Get yourself to the Black Country Living Museum. Loads of it was filmed there, and it's a bloody great museum anyway.
Sounds good! If I'm ever up that way I will.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Saturday, December 24, 2022, 15:36:01
Just stocked up on some Spy shows to watch, after reading from actual spies about how accurate and good they are (none are accurate, some are really good):

The Recruit
A Spy Among Friends (recent one with Damian Hirst)
Litvinenko (also a recent one with David Tennant)
The Americans
The Spy (Sacha Baron Cohen)

I once fell asleep in an Islington cinema whilst, hungover, watching The Spy Who Came In From The Cold. Woke myself up with a loud snore and an angry look around from the man sitting in front of us so we left. The plot was a bit complicated for me too, so won't be giving that a go.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, January 8, 2023, 11:33:35
I've been rewatching the office on the Iplayer. Olivia Colman has just popped up playing a journalist. I don't remember much of series 2 so it's an absolute joy to revisit.


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Post by: I JBZelieve We Will Win on Sunday, January 8, 2023, 12:58:29
The Bear was very good


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Sunday, January 8, 2023, 14:30:19
Just watched the first episode of The Sinner.

Worth carrying on with?


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Post by: Quagmire on Sunday, January 8, 2023, 14:41:12
Just watched the first episode of The Sinner.

Worth carrying on with?

Yes - very good.


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Post by: bigbobjoylove on Sunday, January 8, 2023, 15:19:35
Just watched the first episode of The Sinner.

Worth carrying on with?
Yep, excellent series.

Sent from my XQ-AD51


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Sunday, January 8, 2023, 17:17:56
Just watched The Rig, in conclusion, feck knows.


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Post by: jayohaitchenn on Sunday, January 8, 2023, 18:41:14
Just watched the first episode of The Sinner.

Worth carrying on with?

Great show. First season is the best of the lot but all 3 are watchable.


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Post by: Quagmire on Sunday, January 8, 2023, 19:38:03
Watched The Following in between Christmas and New Year, did all 3 series in a week. Absolutely loved every second of it.


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Post by: Qunk on Sunday, January 8, 2023, 20:33:19
Just watched the first episode of The Sinner.

Worth carrying on with?

Second season was brilliant. Third I couldn’t get into. Haven’t seen the first.

Pullman is fantastic


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Post by: Broadbents Tackle on Monday, January 9, 2023, 04:01:10
Recently started re-watching The Wire. Really trying not to be the annoying bloke who won't shut up about it.

It's a daily struggle.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, January 9, 2023, 08:50:08
Recently started re-watching The Wire. Really trying not to be the annoying bloke who won't shut up about it.

It's a daily struggle.

I did that last year - really enjoyed it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Monday, January 9, 2023, 09:46:40
It was years before I found out that Idris Elba was British!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Monday, January 9, 2023, 12:25:00
Recently started re-watching The Wire. Really trying not to be the annoying bloke who won't shut up about it.

It's a daily struggle.

Something else the people behind The Wire wrote called Generation Kill is also well worth a watch .. if you can find it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Qunk on Monday, January 9, 2023, 12:38:20
Recently started re-watching The Wire. Really trying not to be the annoying bloke who won't shut up about it.

It's a daily struggle.

It's the best tv show of all time. Absolutely stunning work of art.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4LhXycJ7rI


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Post by: Nemo on Thursday, February 16, 2023, 20:18:36
Ruddy Nora Last of Us is good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Thursday, February 16, 2023, 20:36:55
Ruddy Nora Last of Us is good.
I'm loving it - And I've not played the game!


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Post by: Nemo on Thursday, February 16, 2023, 20:50:03
I'm loving it - And I've not played the game!

Me neither, far too jumpy for that.


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Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Thursday, February 16, 2023, 22:19:51
Ruddy Nora Last of Us is good.

I like it a lot, as most on here will know I enjoy a lot of post-apocalyptic based stuff but my main gripe is how fast and erratic the Clickers are...it's a bit unrealistic for me in that sense. And that this far into a P-A world - some 20yrs, the main survivors who venture out of the QZs still don't seem to have got to grips with the 'hosted' or 'turned', by now surely they would have adapted to life with them being more of an annoyance? I also am not sure why they haven't worn gas masks to prevent ingesting spores, they're just wandering around freely, no issue...

Forgetting that, I think the writing is pretty good and they have really allowed character development to shine. Episodes written more in an anthology style, so when we meet new characters, they get a good chunk of back story/air time so when an event happens we actually do care about them as much as Ellie and Joel. Although Ellie is a bit like Coral from TWD, in the fact she's always fucking off somewhere and getting in a pickle.

I hope they only do a max of three seasons, maybe S2 in two parts. Would be a nice nod back to the games as well. It's definitely one of the best adaptations from a game in a long time. The only real one that tells a similar, compelling story and went on the big screen was Silent Hill. They nailed Pyramid Head in that one and the whole eerie feel of it.

Anyway, enjoy TLoU  :)


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: ibelieveinmrreeves on Friday, February 17, 2023, 10:31:24
Last of Us is on the list. Just finished Everyone Else Burns, pretty standard quirky CH4 comedy, and thus very enjoyable.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nick Bamosomi on Friday, February 17, 2023, 20:59:58
Just started watching Last of Us tonight, on episode 3 already. Knew nothing about the game.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Friday, February 17, 2023, 21:55:34
Just started watching Last of Us tonight, on episode 3 already. Knew nothing about the game.

Was a Playstation exclusive when it launched so many Xbox lot obviously missed out on a good gaming title. Although the first part is launching on PC in about a month, so that may eventually bring a unit to the Xbox X or something but they shouldn't hold their breath.

Interestingly (or not), the game became even more ''exclusive'' within Sony's own consoles...Part II was only playable on the PS4, which was a little odd as the PS5 launched in November 2020 but there was know version for that console. It took until around Sept 2022 for it to became playable on the PS5.

I feel that watching the show without having played the game will be a better experience as there are no expectations as to how the characters or story should go - a nice place to be in. FWIW, Ep3 imo was a beautiful story about finding love. There were so many great nuances and brilliantly played by ''grumpy'' Nick Offerman as Bill.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Friday, February 24, 2023, 15:54:21
I've got the first few episodes of The Last of Us ready to watch - didn't know Nick Offerman is in it, he's brilliant in Parks & Rec. too.

I'm very late to it but currently just beginning series 3 of Game of Thrones. It has taken me far too long to get around to this one; absolutely brilliant so far.

When I need a respite from the blood & sex of GoT, Stath Lets Flats and This Time with Alan Partridge are my current go-to comedies that I'd gladly watch on repeat forever. Can't get into Derry Girls.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Friday, February 24, 2023, 22:25:30
Just bought the complete 5 seasons of the wire for 15 quid. 24 dvd discs. Never seen it but it sounds good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Friday, February 24, 2023, 23:59:33
It's absolutely amazing. Along with things like The Sopranos, the pinnacle of box sets.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Saturday, February 25, 2023, 00:11:56
It's absolutely amazing. Along with things like The Sopranos, the pinnacle of box sets.

The writer of The Sopranos is behind the prequel series of Sexy Beast, set for Paramount Plus


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: adje on Saturday, February 25, 2023, 14:42:27
Enjoying "The Wall" on More4 Friday nights.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Monday, March 13, 2023, 12:54:03
Couldn't wait to watch the season 1 finale to 'The Last of Us' today.

Hadn't played the game, but had a friend who has, who encouraged me to watch it. Thought it was really good.

They crammed an awful lot into the last episode, which was only 42 minutes long. The whole series was very, very well filmed. Although there were lots of special effects, the film makers made you think and use your imagination.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Monday, March 27, 2023, 18:53:38
Started The Night Agent on Netflix. FBI stuff, but first episode looks promising.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Monday, March 27, 2023, 19:00:19
We're been watched Shrinking on Apple TV while waiting on new episodes of Ted Lasso and that's brilliant.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: fuzzy on Monday, March 27, 2023, 19:09:46
Really enjoyed The Last Of us.

No prior experience of the game so didn't know what to expect (last console game I played was Medal Of Honour Frontline on PS) so no prior conceptions.

Bella Ramsey has a very bright future ahead.

Another new recruit to The Wire. been watching it on catch up and have just started Season 3. Good TV. Still think The Shield takes it thought.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Monday, March 27, 2023, 19:20:40
Binged watch the whole of Early Doors over the weekend, an absolute classic.

To the regiment…


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 08:36:04

Bella Ramsey has a very bright future ahead.


She does, I only put two and two together and realised over the weekend that she also played that crazy young girl in GoT's who wanted to fight everyone!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bedford Red on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, 08:54:41
I watched "Taken hostage" on PBS America a couple of weeks ago, all about Iran, The Shah being disposed etc. Very interesting as i was only 11 when it happened so didn't pay much attention at the time.

Definately worth a watch if you like that sort of thing (i'm sure they'll repeat it at some point).


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, April 6, 2023, 11:21:22
I know there are literally hundreds of cop dramas on TV these days but we really enjoyed Blue Lights on the BBC Iplayer.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: tans on Thursday, April 6, 2023, 17:24:19
I know there are literally hundreds of cop dramas on TV these days but we really enjoyed Blue Lights on the BBC Iplayer.

I thought this was excellent. The first episode was a bit slow but it soon picked up. Thought it portrayed the issues in Northern Ireland quite well in a way.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: MrGudz on Thursday, May 11, 2023, 10:09:50
Enjoying some Stephen King at the minute. Watched the Outsider with the fantastic Ben Mendelsohn in it.

Now I'm plowing through Mr Mercedes with the always watchable Brendan Gleeson in it. Both highly recommended.....


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mexico red on Thursday, May 11, 2023, 10:59:00
Watched the diplomat on Netflix by some of the team behind the west wing, was really enjoyable

Plus starting to plough through succession

Latest series of fauda is up to its usual high standard and with a cracking ending


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Thursday, May 11, 2023, 11:48:10
Series 4 of You was brilliant.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Abrahammer on Thursday, May 11, 2023, 15:43:04
Don't get the buzz with regard to Succession, midway through Season 2 and it's turning into a right slog.

Thoroughly dislikable characters all round, well other than the amusing relationship between the Nephew and Matthew McWhatshisname



Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bogus Dave on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 08:24:32
Succession was good, if not predictable


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: @MacPhlea on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 08:28:02
Barry - should have ended at Season 3...


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 16:23:16
Finished 'A Small Light' on Disney + last night, despite knowing what was going to happen it pretty much broke myself and the missus!

Was really good though!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 11:33:04
Waded through Annika on BBC, not sure whether it was really good or really irritating, albeit the missus called the twist that emerges in the final scene of the last episode about 5 minutes into the first episode.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Friday, June 16, 2023, 19:04:15
I've not watched it yet it's on my list and The Gallows Pole on the BBC is bound to be amazing because it's by Shane Meadows (This Is England):

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m001mg3k/the-gallows-pole?seriesId=m001mg3d

Has great reviews too. Might give it a go tonight.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: molepar on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 13:39:38
Just watched “painkiller” on Netflix. I would highly recommend. It is an interesting dramatisation of the opioid epidemic in America. I found it to be excellent. I have heard it is similar to “Dopesick” which is also meant to be very good.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 13:43:44
Just watched “painkiller” on Netflix. I would highly recommend. It is an interesting dramatisation of the opioid epidemic in America. I found it to be excellent. I have heard it is similar to “Dopesick” which is also meant to be very good.

Funnily enough we started to watch this last night also. (2/4 so far) I was curious about how people could become addicted to the painkiller tablets, but it became obvious why this was the case during the drama. I'm a big fan of these true story type dramatisations.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: RobertT on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 13:48:01
Dopesick was very good and the real life drama associated with that one is still ongoing - the Supreme Court having just stayed a settlement agreement that would have enabled the company to file for bankruptcy after the Sackler family withdrew Billions to personal accounts.

The drug industry over here is nuts - it's essentially as close to legalised drug pushing as you can get.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 13:51:33
Is it true that Canada has banned the sale of any kind of ‘natural’ medicines and/or herbal stuff like you’d get in Holland Barrett etc.


Title: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 13:55:52
I think they are bringing into legislation the need to track adverse effects of such products, rather than banning them.

Sounds expensive/quite a burden

https://www.google.com/amp/s/beta.ctvnews.ca/national/health/2023/5/25/1_6412461.amp.html


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: molepar on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 14:06:11
Dopesick was very good and the real life drama associated with that one is still ongoing - the Supreme Court having just stayed a settlement agreement that would have enabled the company to file for bankruptcy after the Sackler family withdrew Billions to personal accounts.

The drug industry over here is nuts - it's essentially as close to legalised drug pushing as you can get.
Very much worth watching Painkiller if you liked dopesick as I think there is a lot of overlap and a portrayal of the Sacklers and Purdue pharma.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 15:40:50
I've not watched it yet it's on my list and The Gallows Pole on the BBC is bound to be amazing because it's by Shane Meadows (This Is England):

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m001mg3k/the-gallows-pole?seriesId=m001mg3d

Has great reviews too. Might give it a go tonight.

Season Two has been commissioned as well I believe. Know a fair few folk who worked on the first season. Tis decent


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Monday, September 18, 2023, 11:15:24
Watched The Lovers on Now (think it was actually made by Sky) over the weekend, was unexpectedly good albeit very hard to get the picture of the male lead singing the theme tune of Detectorists out of my mind!


Title: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Batch on Monday, September 18, 2023, 11:45:41
reboots ahoy!

just started on quantum leap (2022), which is brain out TV and fine for it. good references to original - this is a continuation.

Frazier drops soon too. got reservations about that one

oh and I think neighbours is back in Amazon this week?

not watched The Full Monty sequel yet either


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 21:59:02
Just finished the last part of Reckoning, the BBC 4-parter about Savile. I knew he was a complete sicko, but didn't know about the even more revolting stuff covered in the last episode.

Brave of Steve Coogan to take the part.

I've since watched quite a few YouTube videos where Savile continually makes the 'joke', "I'm banned from all the girls schools in the country" and may other comments that now seem even more obvious confessions/boasts.

Was Jill Dando was killed because she was about to expose him?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: molepar on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 22:02:09
Just finished the last part of Reckoning, the BBC 4-parter about Savile. I knew he was a complete sicko, but didn't know about the even more revolting stuff covered in the last episode.

Brave of Steve Coogan to take the part.

I've since watched quite a few YouTube videos where Savile continually makes the 'joke', "I'm banned from all the girls schools in the country" and may other comments that now seem even more obvious confessions/boasts.

Was Jill Dando was killed because she was about to expose him?
Watching that at the moment. Good acting and quite brave to take on the role by Steve Coogan. Interesting but certainly a harrowing and uncomfortable watch. Haven’t got to last episode yet but apparently certain scenes were going to be even more horrible but Coogan objected and said he wasn’t comfortable with it. 


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: adje on Thursday, October 12, 2023, 14:12:23
Haven't watched it and probably won't but I wonder if his mates Thatcher and Charles Windsor will feature?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Thursday, October 12, 2023, 15:47:19
Haven't watched it and probably won't but I wonder if his mates Thatcher and Charles Windsor will feature?

Thatcher is prominent in the last episode and they've got archive footage of him with the then Prince of Wales, and the Pope.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 11:51:48
Started The Reckoning last night, two episodes in and its OK, nothing really new in it and struggling a bit with Coogan's Savile often sounding and acting very much like Coogan's Partridge.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: RobertT on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 12:17:27
For anyone who likes sci-fi, but not the glitsy stuff, then Invasion (on Apple) is great.  Just don't expect it to be fast moving, which is why I like it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: adje on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 14:21:26
I know I'm late to it but where have I been? Just finished the 1st series of "Yellowstone" on C5. Can't wait for series 2 to be available for us terrestrial types.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 14:35:26
There’s a woman on Tenable at the moment who looks like Gareth Southgate.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: fuzzy on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 14:56:53
I'm doing Gen V on Amazon, a spin off of The Boys.

A university for Supes run by Vought International with all the business/ personal/ ethical/ political shit of The Boys.

Good watching so far


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, October 19, 2023, 09:31:21
Does anyone watch Sex Education on Netflakes, be interested to hear opinions on the most recent (last) season to see whether its just me?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: 4D on Thursday, October 19, 2023, 09:49:04
The wife watched it, I'd watched all the seasons prior to this. Just felt it was a 'bit much' this time around, so didn't bother after 1 episode.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, October 19, 2023, 10:37:25
The wife watched it, I'd watched all the seasons prior to this. Just felt it was a 'bit much' this time around, so didn't bother after 1 episode.

We just have the final episode to go, but my review so far would just be 'meh'.

It just seems like the writers have entirely run out of ideas, to introduce a whole bunch of new characters in what was known to be the last series, is just frankly odd (and whilst I can sort of see why they have gone for such an inclusiveness agenda, the way its just been shoehorned in is strange) and means for a large part of each episode you have whole sections where you are not invested in any of the characters or really care, plus with the main characters that have been there since day 1 they just seem to have been shunted off into peripheral roles or entirely changed in their characteristics, meaning you don't really care about them either.

Think we will stick to the end, but all seems a bit of a waste of time and a crap end to what was quite a good idea and series.   


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, October 19, 2023, 10:46:29
I liked it. No spoilers as you seem to have not finished it yet but there's a funeral episode which is top notch TV.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Thursday, October 19, 2023, 12:12:09
Maeve is still fit, that’s the main thing.
This series was easily the worst, it was very much in your face and I didn’t take much interest in any of the new characters at all.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, October 19, 2023, 12:56:18
I liked it. No spoilers as you seem to have not finished it yet but there's a funeral episode which is top notch TV.

Unless there is another one I think we have seen that, and it was good!

Maeve is still fit, that’s the main thing.
This series was easily the worst, it was very much in your face and I didn’t take much interest in any of the new characters at all.


TBH I don't think series 3 was a patch on the two before it either.

We have a sort of vested interest in watching to the bitter end as my nephew is in it in one of his first post drama school roles, but it just hasn't grabbed me and seeing that the last one is an extended one just led to us sacking it off and turning over and watching All Creatures Great and Small last night!

Maeve is indeed fit, she is also in the Barbie Movie (as are Adam and Eric in fact!) alongside Margo Robbie which is a bit disconcerting.

Whilst Aimee is still eating the scenery in every scene she is in (and is the best thing in it!), its just not the same without Lily!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, October 19, 2023, 13:00:42
Maeve is still fit

 :facepalm:

Team Ruby  :love:



Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, October 19, 2023, 13:02:07
my nephew is in it

Who's your nephew?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, October 19, 2023, 13:23:10

Who's your nephew?


Its not a big role, and we haven't spotted him yet so I fear he may have been ditched in the edit anyway, but to be fair he has already had a small role in Casualty (haven't we all!) plus is in the upcoming Dr Who and some Welsh drama thingy so he isn't doing too badly!

On the wider issue as per your other post I think Ruby has actually been the big star of this series, but even that seems to be pointlessly petering out towards the end.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Thursday, October 19, 2023, 18:01:48
Nice. Best British TV show in years imo. Loved it.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Saturday, October 21, 2023, 18:52:33
Home alone over the weekend, so caught up with the Reckoning. Christ that was a hard watch, but was left in tears listening to a couple of the victims at the end. Made me think of the hundreds of others across the country (who would be around my age) that are still living with the hurt and trauma. Then, there is the guilt that I feel at not spotting what was in clear sight - I just thought he was eccentric! Jesus!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Sunday, October 22, 2023, 19:11:45
Just started the new series of Bosch


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Sunday, October 22, 2023, 19:12:46
Just started the new series of Bosch

So good, done the 4 episodes today.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Sunday, October 22, 2023, 19:25:40
Ah, you just got the 4 too


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Sunday, October 22, 2023, 19:28:06
Ah, you just got the 4 too

Believe the rest are released every Friday now.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Barry Scott on Monday, October 23, 2023, 13:17:15
The Bear on Disney+. Enjoyed Series 1, and although I've not watched series 2, yet, I've heard it's even better. The lead character is great.


Title: Re: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Monday, October 23, 2023, 15:53:25
Just started the new series of Bosch
Is that the spinoff series I saw pop up on Amazon Prime?

Sent from my XQ-AD51


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Legends Lounge Lovechild on Thursday, November 23, 2023, 16:05:12
anyone ever watched  dark matter?


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Quagmire on Thursday, November 23, 2023, 19:52:51
Recommend the Ronnie o’Sullivan documentary on Amazon, really good watch.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: horlock07 on Friday, November 24, 2023, 11:05:40
Boat Story on i player, is gloriously dark and peculiar, with Daisy Haggard which is always nice!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: mystical_goat on Friday, November 24, 2023, 23:56:17
I'm a bit late to this one but 'Time' on the BBC iPlayer with Sean Bean and Stephen Graham is superb. 3 episodes, of about an hour each, of gritty prison drama.

Wouldn't bother with the 2nd series as the cast and acting is much weaker.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: adje on Saturday, November 25, 2023, 13:12:30
Boat Story on i player, is gloriously dark and peculiar, with Daisy Haggard which is always nice!
Yeah,I'm enjoying that


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Sunday, January 7, 2024, 21:24:44
I'm a bit late to this one but 'Time' on the BBC iPlayer with Sean Bean and Stephen Graham is superb. 3 episodes, of about an hour each, of gritty prison drama.

Wouldn't bother with the 2nd series as the cast and acting is much weaker.

The cast for Season Two is a pretty strong mini ensemble made up of probably three of the UK's strongest female acting talent in Siobhan Finneran, Bella Ramsey and Jodie Whittaker. It's never going to hit the same kind of highs as Season One which was probably carried by two of the best male acting talent in the UK currently - with Sean Bean and Stephen Graham - the latter seemingly having been booked for just about every big TV job last year.

I think close to 20m tuned in to Season One. It was led by the Sherwood and The Long Shadow Director, Lewis Arnold. Similarly, when Sherwood Season Two comes out, it's not Directed by Arnold and I don't think the brilliant David Morrissey features either. It will likely be deemed weak, but not because these second installments aren't god or worth watching, just that their initial predecessors were so bloody damn good  :)

On an ending note, has anyone watched;

The Long Shadow - True Crime drama adaptation about the Yorkshire Ripper victims and police investigation

BODIES - Detective Miniseries set in four different eras, each detective trying to solve the murder of the same body appearing in each era.

Archie - Four part biopic, covering the rise of the life and times of Archibald Leach, aka Cary Grant

The Final Season of The Crown - Needs no introduction as the hit series comes to its conclusion


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Sunday, January 7, 2024, 21:34:20
Just watched ‘Rebel Moon’. Utter shite!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Leggett on Monday, January 8, 2024, 09:00:15
Just watched ‘Rebel Moon’. Utter shite!

Zack Snyder does what Zach Snyder does and makes a largely vapid story with his usual visual flourishes... he's been open to the fact this started decades ago as a pitch for a Star Wars film, and thank fuck that it got turned down. However he just ctrl-H'd all the 'Empire' references with 'Imperium' and even had lightsabers at one point... I was *so* bored, it makes no sense, obvious twist was obvious and I don't understand how all his little incel fanboys can still defend this shit.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, January 8, 2024, 09:07:20
The Long Shadow was great as was Mr Bates vs the Post Office.

We also watched Platform 7 on ITVX recently which was a bit different but a lot of fun.


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Monday, January 8, 2024, 10:38:00
Zack Snyder does what Zach Snyder does and makes a largely vapid story with his usual visual flourishes... he's been open to the fact this started decades ago as a pitch for a Star Wars film, and thank fuck that it got turned down. However he just ctrl-H'd all the 'Empire' references with 'Imperium' and even had lightsabers at one point... I was *so* bored, it makes no sense, obvious twist was obvious and I don't understand how all his little incel fanboys can still defend this shit.
I thought it was shades of Magnificent 7 meets Star Wars with the odd bit of irritating Matrix cinematography, with the women being 'kick ass' and the men 'meh!'. The bad guy reminded me of Alex in 'Clockwork Orange' with a bit of 'Terminator' thrown in. Just crap stitched together awkwardly.

Also, they spent a lot of time introducing 'Tarzan' on the Griffin and then he didn't do anything in the rest of the film! Bizarre!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Friday, February 16, 2024, 19:18:57
Someone suggested ‘Slow Horses’

Binged the first series and loved it!


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Monday, March 4, 2024, 14:49:21
Just started Criminal Records with Peter Capaldi. Original Apple TV series but I’ve got it on my iPTV package.

First episode very good. Could be a good one. 8 episodes..


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 19:27:43
Bubbling along very nicely this


Title: Re: Color Teevee Programs
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Thursday, March 28, 2024, 19:31:51
Watched the very hyped ‘3 Body Problem’. Thought it was all over the shop!

Also a friend recommended ‘Leave the World Behind’. Thought that was poor too!