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Was anyone watching 'Death in Paradise' tonight. If so, did you have problems with the sound towards the end?
banskogirl
19-01-2017, 22:21
We are watching last weeks right now, so I can tell you about tonight's in a week! We never seem to see anything live :)
Reminder...Judy on Room 101 tonight!
banskogirl
25-01-2017, 18:25
Happy Burns Night everyone :boogie: just watching the Belfast Tattoo, which I had recorded at Christmas and put on tonight because our sky dish has gone AWOL but the planner is still working :) was much more appropriate than watching the Chase with our haggis!
RosieBear
30-01-2017, 14:48
Apple Tree Yard is my new favourite programme. Mr X - what a wrong 'un.
supergran
30-01-2017, 17:40
Apple Tree Yard is my new favourite programme. Mr X - what a wrong 'un.
Started watching episode 1 on catch-up yesterday. Switched off during broom cupboard scene and don't think it's for me.:rolleyes::big grin:
RosieBear
30-01-2017, 17:46
Started watching episode 1 on catch-up yesterday. Switched off during broom cupboard scene and don't think it's for me.:rolleyes::big grin:
I wasn't sure about it at first either, SG - thought the torrid affair was going to be the crux of the story, but it really isn't, it's just setting the foundations for what becomes a very good psychological crime thriller. It's worth sticking with, but there's a shock at the end of the first episode, so brace yourself....
WimbledonWestie
30-01-2017, 18:34
Absolutely obsessed with The Killing (about 3 years after everyone else).
I wasn't sure about it at first either, SG - thought the torrid affair was going to be the crux of the story, but it really isn't, it's just setting the foundations for what becomes a very good psychological crime thriller. It's worth sticking with, but there's a shock at the end of the first episode, so brace yourself....
On your advice RB I will try that one, I saw the trailer and was worried that the affair would be the main part of it, like ""the affair" on sky. I will download it to watch while KevD is away this week and there is no tennis. Got to be better than location location lol I am looking forward to the new season of fortitude but can't watch it without KevD
Started watching episode 1 on catch-up yesterday. Switched off during broom cupboard scene and don't think it's for me.:rolleyes::big grin:
Is it about Boris? ;)
Is it about Boris? ;)
:rolling::rolling::rolling::rolling::rolling:
:lol: Boom boom
Boris Brush
Starting on Wed 8 Feb, BBC 4 will be showing a 4-part remake of Alex Haley's Roots. I remember it from the 70's...it really broke my heart, a real emotional roller-coaster. Maybe now that I'm (much) older, I will be more hardened, but I will be interested to see the re-make. It's only over 4 weeks (albeit each episode is 90 mins), back in the 70's it seemed to go on and on over many weeks.
I remember it well and i was gutted too.
banskogirl
31-01-2017, 23:35
Starting on Wed 8 Feb, BBC 4 will be showing a 4-part remake of Alex Haley's Roots. I remember it from the 70's...it really broke my heart, a real emotional roller-coaster. Maybe now that I'm (much) older, I will be more hardened, but I will be interested to see the re-make. It's only over 4 weeks (albeit each episode is 90 mins), back in the 70's it seemed to go on and on over many weeks.
I loved Roots years ago but I thought it was emotional then and I'm much worse now, think I'd better give it a miss!
exislander
01-02-2017, 00:24
Starting on Wed 8 Feb, BBC 4 will be showing a 4-part remake of Alex Haley's Roots. I remember it from the 70's...it really broke my heart, a real emotional roller-coaster. Maybe now that I'm (much) older, I will be more hardened, but I will be interested to see the re-make. It's only over 4 weeks (albeit each episode is 90 mins), back in the 70's it seemed to go on and on over many weeks.
Yes, I remember it as a very long series too - I hope even at 90 min episodes they have not condensed it too much this time.
hfwardhouse
01-02-2017, 11:32
I read the book - it was huge so if they've condensed it into 4 x 90 minutes there's going to be a lot missing ....
I was very young, when Roots got shown.
Jonnie Peacock is on Sunday Brunch, this weekend.
sir coolerking
01-02-2017, 12:19
Also very much enjoying Apple Tree Yard, it's certainly quite a dark and harrowing tale and definitely not just about a bit of naughty nooky. Very well acted too, intrigued by where the next twist will be......
sir coolerking
01-02-2017, 12:20
Absolutely obsessed with The Killing (about 3 years after everyone else).
Did all of those last year having missed them first time around.
If you've not seen The Bridge, do that next, it's even better.
I read the book - it was huge so if they've condensed it into 4 x 90 minutes there's going to be a lot missing ....
Perhaps these first 4 episodes are the first in a series?.....
Did all of those last year having missed them first time around.
If you've not seen The Bridge, do that next, it's even better.
Not to mention Borgen
WimbledonWestie
01-02-2017, 18:13
My brother is obsessed with the Bridge too- -it doesn't seem to be on Netflix yet - hopefully by time I've finished the killing. I think he also watched Borgen. Going to binge tv tonight as our inspection is over.
Has anybody seen the Channel 4 Case. The first episode was shown on TV and the rest is from the channel 4 player. It is an Icelandic drama.
WimbledonWestie
01-02-2017, 23:25
Any more and I may need to go into permanent hibernation, I'm binging on tv before the us hardcourts tennis events as they are on at my tv viewing time so everything else goes to pot.
jackie55
02-02-2017, 09:26
Has anybody seen the Channel 4 Case. The first episode was shown on TV and the rest is from the channel 4 player. It is an Icelandic drama.
I have recorded the first episode, so to see the rest do l have to download it on my tablet ?
Sallydaisy
02-02-2017, 12:25
Endeavour.
Clever.
I have recorded the first episode, so to see the rest do l have to download it on my tablet ?
Not sure. It is meant to be on the channel 4 catchup service or channel4 boxsets - not searched for it yet.
Has anybody seen the Channel 4 Case. The first episode was shown on TV and the rest is from the channel 4 player. It is an Icelandic drama.
I have recorded the first episode, so to see the rest do l have to download it on my tablet ?
They are all there on the Channel 4 catch up (All 4) as a box set. 9 episodes. Haven't managed to watch it yet. Hope it's as good as Trapped (BBC4) was.
They are all there on the Channel 4 catch up (All 4) as a box set. 9 episodes. Haven't managed to watch it yet. Hope it's as good as Trapped (BBC4) was.
In a review I found they said that people who liked Trapped will probably like it. I enjoyed Trapped too.
jackie55
02-02-2017, 21:53
They are all there on the Channel 4 catch up (All 4) as a box set. 9 episodes. Haven't managed to watch it yet. Hope it's as good as Trapped (BBC4) was.
I have gone onto channel 4 (All 4) catch up, but l can't see box set.... I have Sky TV, l have the option of Sky box sets
I have gone onto channel 4 (All 4) catch up, but l can't see box set.... I have Sky TV, l have the option of Sky box sets
It's there ok Jackie! I've just watched the first episode! It's too early to rate it but I'll certainly be following it up. First episode is usually spent sorting out the characters and working out who is who. No lovely Icelandic scenery yet!! Music is in the genre of 'Trapped'.
jackie55
03-02-2017, 09:55
It's there ok Jackie! I've just watched the first episode! It's too early to rate it but I'll certainly be following it up. First episode is usually spent sorting out the characters and working out who is who. No lovely Icelandic scenery yet!! Music is in the genre of 'Trapped'.
Thanks Pat, l have recorded the first episode which l will watch over the weekend, just hope that l can find the other episodes
Fortitude 2 has now started on Sky. Not sure whether to watch it. I enjoyed the first one but it got unecessarily bloody and gory.
KevD couldn't remember series one so we are watching that again first. It was gory but I still enjoyed it so I will be giving S2 a chance
sir coolerking
07-02-2017, 09:08
Apple Tree Yard finished last night and I was impressed from start to finish. The acting was outstanding whilst it demonstrated quite graphically the difficulties assault victims face in court.......and a tasty little twist right at the end!
Rosalind
07-02-2017, 23:53
Watched The Moorside - on the little girl Shannon Matthews whose "disappearance" was a set-up by her family to get money from the public around 10 years ago now. Well done. Interesting if not jaw-dropping scumminess of the people involved. One more episode next week and available on I Player.
Can't believe it was 10 years ago.....how time flies!
It's there ok Jackie! I've just watched the first episode! It's too early to rate it but I'll certainly be following it up. First episode is usually spent sorting out the characters and working out who is who. No lovely Icelandic scenery yet!! Music is in the genre of 'Trapped'.
I have just watched the first episode. Very good - it is actually made by the team who made Trapped. However I too cannot find the other episodes on Sky "All 4". Any idea where to find them? I have found them on the channel 4 site on-line - but want to watch it on the TV.
I have just watched the first episode. Very good - it is actually made by the team who made Trapped. However I too cannot find the other episodes on Sky "All 4". Any idea where to find them? I have found them on the channel 4 site on-line - but want to watch it on the TV.
I have a smart tv, so I watch Case on the All4 app. I'm sorry I don't know anything about Sky! Is it on Netflix? I have watched 3 episodes...it gets better!
JAMES4578
08-02-2017, 21:03
I have just watched the first episode. Very good - it is actually made by the team who made Trapped. However I too cannot find the other episodes on Sky "All 4". Any idea where to find them? I have found them on the channel 4 site on-line - but want to watch it on the TV.
I have a smart tv, so I watch Case on the All4 app. I'm sorry I don't know anything about Sky! Is it on Netflix? I have watched 3 episodes...it gets better!
I've checked this out , Case and other foreign language programs have generally not been available via catch up on Sky and Channel 4 has only made the first episode available on the Sky Platform,series only on website or via app on Smart TV. If you can't get it directly via TV only alternative would be to get Chromecast or Amazon Firestick.
:thanks: James- a bit crazy All4 on Sky is different to on smart tv or app. I recently bought a Samsung smart TV and no all4 at all :confused: - not downloadable from apps either. I have a cheap android box - will try connecting that and see if it works.
I've just watched the first episode of Roots. Brutal.
:thanks: James- a bit crazy All4 on Sky is different to on smart tv or app. I recently bought a Samsung smart TV and no all4 at all :confused: - not downloadable from apps either. I have a cheap android box - will try connecting that and see if it works.
My smart TV is a Samsung. Very weird that there is no All 4 on your smart hub. :confused:
Strange post above! I know you wrote most of it cazza99, but it looks like I wrote it all! And yes, I have a now tv box for my kitchen tv and I can indeed watch All 4 on it if I want to. If anyone is buying a smart tv certainly worth doing a bit of research on what is included before buying. I know LG didn't have all the catch up channels a couple of years ago....maybe that has changed now?
Strange post above! I know you wrote most of it cazza99, but it looks like I wrote it all! And yes, I have a now tv box for my kitchen tv and I can indeed watch All 4 on it if I want to. If anyone is buying a smart tv certainly worth doing a bit of research on what is included before buying. I know LG didn't have all the catch up channels a couple of years ago....maybe that has changed now?
I didn't realise they all didn't and have been considering buying one so thank you
Strange post above! I know you wrote most of it cazza99, but it looks like I wrote it all! And yes, I have a now tv box for my kitchen tv and I can indeed watch All 4 on it if I want to. If anyone is buying a smart tv certainly worth doing a bit of research on what is included before buying. I know LG didn't have all the catch up channels a couple of years ago....maybe that has changed now?
Sorry pressed the wrong button and edited your post by mistake, will correct it.
Strange post above! I know you wrote most of it cazza99, but it looks like I wrote it all! And yes, I have a now tv box for my kitchen tv and I can indeed watch All 4 on it if I want to. If anyone is buying a smart tv certainly worth doing a bit of research on what is included before buying. I know LG didn't have all the catch up channels a couple of years ago....maybe that has changed now?
I think All4 got taken off Samsung quite recently. Maybe just some models. At the time I did my research I think all4 was on the TV, but then I bought a different colour from a different shop at the last moment as was in the sales. The probem is that these contracts for apps come and go at any time, even after buying the TV. So you can buy a TV with All4 on it and then there is potential for it to disappear at a later stage.
I couldn't get my android box to work last night, so eventually hooked up my laptop to the TV to watch episode 2. But after all that messing around I then fell asleep after 10 minutes doh!!!!
Another weird thing is that although you can't watch it on the Sky platform you can watch it on a NOW TV box, which is a Sky one I believe.
I didn't realise they all didn't and have been considering buying one so thank you
LG now has Freeview Player, along with many other makes, but Samsung does not have that yet. But I liked the picture and sound of the Samsung and I got it at a very good price in the sales, so still cheaper to buy an additional box or stick if necessary.
Sorry pressed the wrong button and edited your post by mistake, will correct it.
No worries!!
unforgotten - super again! Though sad it's now over
angiebabez
09-02-2017, 23:16
Yes jerry. Was amazing once again. What a cast!
I don't understand why anyone would fork out for a 'smart TV' when you can just get a TV/monitor and connect it to a PC. That's the setup I've had for about six years now and I see no reason to change.
I kind of understand where you're coming from Linda but you can't watch live TV eg. Wimbledon if you don't have a TV licence. Also, I assume they don't make large screen size monitors ... Anyway smart TVs are incredibly cheap these days.
I have a panasonic TV which used to have the eurosport player app on it .... now that I actually need it, it has disappeared. I do remember advance notice of this, so must have been end of licence with panasonic.
I do have a TV licence because I watch TV on it as well. (I can just switch the input between Freeview and computer with the remote.) You can get fairly large ones. And anyway, they have now made it compulsory to have a licence for watching live TV programmes on a computer.
I find it is quite a hassle connecting up all the time having to unplug stuff and plug other stuff in when connecting laptop to TV.. Also it means that I can't use my laptop for other things if connected to the TV for something else.
Not only that but not everything can be watched through HD cable from a PC nowadays as sometimes they are blocked. One cannot watch Sky from laptop to a TV monitor for example.
jackie55
11-02-2017, 09:55
Did anyone watch the Martin Lewis show this week, he was saying about Photo driving licences that people need to look at item 4a, this is the date that your photo needs to be renewed, if out of date there is a fine of £1,000, my date is May 2015!!, so off to the post office today for new photo. There are different ways to renew, but cheapest online at £14
Another Scandi crime drama series starting this week - "The Team" on More4 on Friday.
Looking forward to 24 Legacy starting on Wednesday on Fox.
RosieBear
13-02-2017, 14:23
I'm looking forward to SS-GB which starts on Sunday. For those who haven't seen the trailer, as the name suggests it's alternate history and in 1941 the British have lost the Battle of Britain and the south of the country is occupied by the Nazis. Chilling just to contemplate. (As an aside, my grandad fought in the BoB - the flying jacket he wore is my prized possession).
supergran
13-02-2017, 14:50
I'm looking forward to SS-GB which starts on Sunday. For those who haven't seen the trailer, as the name suggests it's alternate history and in 1941 the British have lost the Battle of Britain and the south of the country is occupied by the Nazis. Chilling just to contemplate. (As an aside, my grandad fought in the BoB - the flying jacket he wore is my prized possession).
I'm sure it is. He's a hero! X
Did anyone watch the Martin Lewis show this week, he was saying about Photo driving licences that people need to look at item 4a, this is the date that your photo needs to be renewed, if out of date there is a fine of £1,000, my date is May 2015!!, so off to the post office today for new photo. There are different ways to renew, but cheapest online at £14
Are you sure that's right?? Isn't 4a the date the photo was taken (ie the date the photo licence was issued)? The renewal date is 10 years later so that would make sense. Surely there's no need to renew a photo within that 10 year period?
Josephine
13-02-2017, 17:40
Yes you are right.
It is 4b which is the date the photo card licence needs to be renewed. 4a is the date the licence is valid from.
I know as mine needs doing soon - only found out by chance as had to give ID for new bank account!
WimbledonWestie
13-02-2017, 17:42
I'm looking forward to SS-GB which starts on Sunday. For those who haven't seen the trailer, as the name suggests it's alternate history and in 1941 the British have lost the Battle of Britain and the south of the country is occupied by the Nazis. Chilling just to contemplate. (As an aside, my grandad fought in the BoB - the flying jacket he wore is my prized possession).
I'm really looking forward to this!
Are you sure that's right?? Isn't 4a the date the photo was taken (ie the date the photo licence was issued)? The renewal date is 10 years later so that would make sense. Surely there's no need to renew a photo within that 10 year period?
There should be two date 4a) is the date the photocard license was issued eithe rode the first time or with a new photo 4b is the date the photocard expires, it is before this date you should update your photo. It is usually 10 years since getting your photo. It can be less of for example you got a new photo 10 years ago but lost your card 5 years ago and got a new one. You would still only have 5 years left to change as even though you'd just got a new card yhephoyo would be old.
Finally finished rewatching old fortitude we have started season 2 it looks good. I'm glad we rewatched the first season as I had forgotten a lot of important things lol. I notice a new series of 24 is starting soon is anyone looking forward to this? I wasn't a fan of the earlier ones but KevD was
JAMES4578
13-02-2017, 18:25
Finally finished rewatching old fortitude we have started season 2 it looks good. I'm glad we rewatched the first season as I had forgotten a lot of important things lol. I notice a new series of 24 is starting soon is anyone looking forward to this? I wasn't a fan of the earlier ones but KevD was
I was a fan of 24 though wasn't quite as keen on the last series "Live Another Day", this one "Legacy" is a completely new cast without the Jack Bauer character, Kiefer Sutherland said he would be unlikely to go back to it. Will see how it is, this series on Fox-critics haven't been that favourable mind you. Still to catch up on some of Fortitude, enjoying it!
Josephine
13-02-2017, 18:56
Thank you to the person who mentioned this and reminded me!
I have just renewed my photo card driving licence online. Did not even need a new photo as I had a valid passport which expires in April. It has the same photo as the one currently on my driving licence. So they will replace the photo - - with the same photo! I have a sneaking suspicion they will not allow this - but I have had email confirmation. Did not ask when my passport expired. So will be interesting to see.
jackie55
13-02-2017, 19:19
Did anyone watch the Martin Lewis show this week, he was saying about Photo driving licences that people need to look at item 4a, this is the date that your photo needs to be renewed, if out of date there is a fine of £1,000, my date is May 2015!!, so off to the post office today for new photo. There are different ways to renew, but cheapest online at £14
Sorry everyone, my mistake just watched Martin Lewis again on catch up and it is item 4b NOT 4a which l originally said, hope this didn't cause any problems for anyone:shrug::sad::confused::facepalm::doh::doh::d oh:
I was a fan of 24 though wasn't quite as keen on the last series "Live Another Day", this one "Legacy" is a completely new cast without the Jack Bauer character, Kiefer Sutherland said he would be unlikely to go back to it. Will see how it is, this series on Fox-critics haven't been that favourable mind you. Still to catch up on some of Fortitude, enjoying it!
This new one only has 12 episodes, rather than 24.
JAMES4578
13-02-2017, 20:38
This new one only has 12 episodes, rather than 24.
Indeed, "Live Another Day" was the same though, first 8 series had 24 episodes.
Yeah I remember liking it less than the earlier season which I wasn't a huge fan of to begin with, because they changed a lot of the format. I guess we'll wait and see. I know that all of season 2 of fortitude is currently on sky box sets but we are trying to stick with once a week lol
I have just been watching the first 3 episodes of Fortitude back to back. Enjoying it so far.
Speedy Hawk
14-02-2017, 21:50
Marvel shield back channel 4. 3 episode so far. I watch it on All4.
We downloaded and binge watched the first 3 episodes of Apple Tree Yard on Saturday evening (a first for Mr P who normally balks at the idea of watching 2 episodes of anything back to back!) and it was too late to watch the 4th so we watched it in our dressing gowns Sunday morning :shamed: :lol:
goldfish
15-02-2017, 12:34
We did the same, except that we binge-watched all 4 episodes in one go. Really enjoy doing that from time to time. Was interested to see the crypt scene as we toured the HOP a week ago and the others in our group were disappointed we weren't taken down there.
I have still got to binge watch the last 2 episodes. Finishing something else first. I much prefer binge wathcing stuff though - I often forget things otherwise.
RosieBear
16-02-2017, 16:59
I'm really going to miss Unforgotten tonight :sad: so going to watch The Secret Life of Dogs on catch up instead. I just love dogs and their unique relationship with humans, and find SLoD interesting and heart-warming in equal measure.
I'll be watching Fortitude.
angiebabez
16-02-2017, 18:50
Apple tree yard was fab. Looking forward to the upcoming dramas..broadchurch & the replacement which both start next week! Vicky Mclure stars in the latter...a fab actress love her in line of duty which also starts soon & has been promoted to bbc1
I have now watched all the episodes of Case. After hanging in there for the first couple of episodes, I became hooked! It's very hard-hitting and full on, no beating about the bush when dealing with all the issues. But it was so well acted and directed and the music was great. I really did like it, (though Trapped is still my favourite) and IMO worth watching.
Just watched Being AP a fly on the wall about A P Mcoy.
Talk about dedication, fight and resilience?
sir coolerking
21-02-2017, 18:58
Anyone else watch SS GB? Yet another Beeb drama where they decided whispering in a gravelly voice would make for good telly. I have a feeling there could be a half decent plot in there if I could only understand what was being said (and didn't get bored trying to work it out). Following the debacle on twitter turned out to be more entertaining.
I've got Being AP recorded. I'm a big Horse racing fan so am looking forward to this a lot but wondering how much new we'll actually learn.
Anyone else watch SS GB? Yet another Beeb drama where they decided whispering in a gravelly voice would make for good telly. I have a feeling there could be a half decent plot in there if I could only understand what was being said (and didn't get bored trying to work it out). Following the debacle on twitter turned out to be more entertaining.
I've got Being AP recorded. I'm a big Horse racing fan so am looking forward to this a lot but wondering how much new we'll actually learn.
Won't spoil it. Enjoy.
RosieBear
22-02-2017, 14:26
Anyone else watch SS GB? Yet another Beeb drama where they decided whispering in a gravelly voice would make for good telly. I have a feeling there could be a half decent plot in there if I could only understand what was being said (and didn't get bored trying to work it out). Following the debacle on twitter turned out to be more entertaining.
I've got Being AP recorded. I'm a big Horse racing fan so am looking forward to this a lot but wondering how much new we'll actually learn.
I watched and enjoyed SS-GB. Personally, I didn't have a problem with it, but I know there were a lot of complaints about the sound quality, as there have been with several dramas recently - Poldark, Jamaica Inn etc. Apparently, this growing problem is not down to the actors but due to the fact that more dramas are filmed outdoors rather than in studios, and also because pre-screening is done by young execs with good hearing, and using state of the art equipment, so the sound quality for everyday situations has been misjudged. I believe the BBC are aiming to address the issue in time for the next episode.
As for SS-GB, I enjoyed it and am optimistic that it will build into a good drama - a bit of a slow burner, but I definitely prefer it to frenetic US dramas that overload first episodes, in a desperate attempt to get the audience hooked - prefer the British approach that credits us with a bit of patience and concentration.
I too didn't experience any real problems with the sound on SS-GB. BUT I didn't like the sort of breathless hoarsy tone that Sam Riley uses! Other than that, I agree with Anna. I think it is shaping up to be very good.
I'm amazed I didn't have problems with SS-GB sound and nor did Mr P - we're both less than 100% in the hearing department. Enjoyed the first episode.
Watched Frank Gardner's trip to Papua New Guinea........wow what a man!
themass15
23-02-2017, 09:08
Enjoyed the Real Marigold Hotel last night.
This is in no way related to tv! But I've never been a tv addict and most of the programmes I was watching, have or are about to finish. In the absence of any tennis to watch this week, I've been engrossed in the final (7th) book of Jeffery Archer's 'The Clifton Chronicles'. Whilst I'm not keen on the person, he is an excellent story-teller. Finished it at 02.30 this morning so perhaps now I'll get some house-work done. Oh heck, tennis starts Monday!! I've been a keen reader since a child; perhaps we could have a thread 'What are you reading?' or am I the only reader? Back to tennis, I hope Andy can remember how to play - it seems so long since we saw him in action!! (Sorry to jump between topics - blame it on the weather!) x
perhaps we could have a thread 'What are you reading?' or am I the only reader?
http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?77-Books-What-are-you-reading ;)
Thank you - not seen it before! Did it lose content during the ransomware episode?
Probably, although I don't think it was the busiest of threads.
RosieBear
28-02-2017, 11:20
Thought Broadchurch was excellent last night - very compelling. The Replacement starts tonight - I wonder if it's a re-make, just have a feeling I've seen a d-lister version of it before - but anyway looking forward to it.
Was looking forward to broadchurch but KevD is back being s Boffin amongst boffins at MIT so no braidchirch for me until he gets home from Boston. The tennis will have to do until he gets home :) criminal minds just returned from break too, and a new season of quantico.
supergran
28-02-2017, 13:12
Thought Broadchurch was excellent last night - very compelling. The Replacement starts tonight - I wonder if it's a re-make, just have a feeling I've seen a d-lister version of it before - but anyway looking forward to it.
I enjoyed Broadchurch too. Interesting to see characters from first one and how their lives have changed.
themass15
28-02-2017, 17:10
Great start to Broadchurch. I do like David Tennant and Olivia Coleman
The final round on Pointless today was on the 2015 Davis Cup! Aced it!
I thought it was just the foreign drama "Case" I was missing out on as it was on-line on All4 and not on my Sky All4 platform. Looks like there have been several more. Channel 4 are putting lots of foreign series on-line as Walter presents. You'd have thought Channel 4 had enough channels to put them on TV.
Has anybody seen "Acquitted?". Apparently its very good. http://www.channel4.com/programmes/acquitted/episode-guide
Some other foreign series on channel 4 on-line - some were on TV and some not - http://vodzilla.co/blog/features/walter-presents-the-foreign-language-shows-coming-soon-to-channel-4s-new-streaming-site/
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/walter-presents (http://vodzilla.co/blog/features/walter-presents-the-foreign-language-shows-coming-soon-to-channel-4s-new-streaming-site/)
Another Danish series starting on BBC4 on Saturday - Follow the Money (second series). Enjoyed the first series.
banskogirl
28-02-2017, 19:19
The final round on Pointless today was on the 2015 Davis Cup! Aced it!
Good stuff Hawkeye :) we watch the chase though and tonight 4 contestants won £60,000 between them!
I thought it was just the foreign drama "Case" I was missing out on as it was on-line on All4 and not on my Sky All4 platform. Looks like there have been several more. Channel 4 are putting lots of foreign series on-line as Walter presents. You'd have thought Channel 4 had enough channels to put them on TV.
Has anybody seen "Acquitted?". Apparently its very good. http://www.channel4.com/programmes/acquitted/episode-guide
Some other foreign series on channel 4 on-line - some were on TV and some not - http://vodzilla.co/blog/features/walter-presents-the-foreign-language-shows-coming-soon-to-channel-4s-new-streaming-site/
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/walter-presents (http://vodzilla.co/blog/features/walter-presents-the-foreign-language-shows-coming-soon-to-channel-4s-new-streaming-site/)
Thanks for that Cazza99. I will definitely delve into some of those, but with more tennis on the offing now, might take me some time!
Thanks for that Cazza99. I will definitely delve into some of those, but with more tennis on the offing now, might take me some time!
Yup, lots more tennis coming up and less time to watch these programs. It is a pain I hadn't discovered Acquitted when it started in January.
Another Danish series starting on BBC4 on Saturday - Follow the Money (second series). Enjoyed the first series.
Thanks for the heads up Cazza. Enjoyed the first series too.
Also enjoyed Broadchurch last night and looking forward to Replacement.
Mr P had decided to give up on Fortitude as he finds it too gory/horrific, so looks like another one for me to watch while I'm ironing!
I am sort of enjoying Fortitude, Pabbers, but I too find it a bit too gory and bloody. It is a shame as the gory bit is unnecessary - would be much better without.
Two young music students chose '2015 Davis Cup' in final of tonight's 'Pointless'; they gave 3 low answers but not pointless, so failed to win the jackpot. Gilles Simon would have won me the money! Memories!!
Rosalind
28-02-2017, 23:14
I have been watching OJ : Made in America. extremely long documentary on OJ Simpson story currently on iplayer. though it was excellent. Never realised what an outstanding footballer he had been. What an awful individual he became in the most spectacular fall from grace of all time. If you enjoyed the series OJ versus The People from last year you will like this too, I'm sure.
Got to watch Pointless too now thought .. oh what a dream final round that would be for us all!
RosieBear
02-03-2017, 15:39
Prime Suspect 1973 starts tonight. I like Helen Mirren as Jane Tennison, so I hope the prequel is good.
Prime Suspect 1973 starts tonight. I like Helen Mirren as Jane Tennison, so I hope the prequel is good.
I was so looking forward to this but KevD is still a Boston boffin so I'll have to wait until Saturday :(
themass15
02-03-2017, 16:47
I was so looking forward to this but KevD is still a Boston boffin so I'll have to wait until Saturday :(
The pre write-ups aren't that good.
supergran
03-03-2017, 13:55
I never take any notice of tv and film critics. Prefer to make up my own mind while watching. Last night we saw Jane Tennyson as a new PC and it was very interesting how women were treated in the 70s.....making tea, bullied by male officers etc. Home and her family also included as the team investigates a murder. Think I will stick with it as keen to see how she progresses in the male-dominated environment.
sir coolerking
03-03-2017, 14:19
Really enjoyed Broadchurch, thought The Replacement was atrocious. Just a whole load of whinging women none of whom were remotely likeable.
I never take any notice of tv and film critics. Prefer to make up my own mind while watching. Last night we saw Jane Tennyson as a new PC and it was very interesting how women were treated in the 70s.....making tea, bullied by male officers etc. Home and her family also included as the team investigates a murder. Think I will stick with it as keen to see how she progresses in the male-dominated environment.
I often find this, I go to see films or watch shows that have good reviews and sit there thinking I can't understand why it's so popoular. Game of thrones is one example, it's endless and daft to me but it seems the whole world loves it. I do watch grand designs though, (even repeats), so I guess I'm a bit of a saddo lol
themass15
03-03-2017, 14:40
Prime Suspect didn't get a good review in The Times today.
I enjoyed Fortitude last night.
I too prefer to ignore reviews. They're so subjective. I worked with someone like the baddie in the Replacement. She broke a lot of people before she got her comeuppance.
Just watching Goggle Box watching the Preying Mantis.
I've got tears.:laugh:
Just found out about "The Kettering Incident" on Sky Atlantic. Anyone seen it? Andy good?
Just found out about "The Kettering Incident" on Sky Atlantic. Anyone seen it? Andy good?
We have been watching it, it is slow at first moving but I was intrigued and it does pick up. It is not as dark as I thought it would be but I like it, KevD is less convinced, but he sometimes watches old episodes of the bill so ignore him :) he got more into it when we watched a few in a row.
Anyone noticed that they're having a spin off of the Good Wife - The Good Fight? Lots of the old characters and sounds quite good so will give it a whirl. Coming soon apparently. Also Line of Duty - can't wait.
The Good Fight has Rose Leslie in it, still not enough to make me watch it though.
I am enjoying 'Follow the Money' even though I didn't see first series. Have also started watching Acquitted (All 4). Liking it! Stunning scenery!
Just seen in the Radio Times that there was yet another Scandi (or rather combined Scandi French) police drama series that started this week on Sky Atlantic on Wednesday called Midnight Sun. Anybody watch it??? Any good???
suttontennis
17-03-2017, 07:51
I picked Bemelmans. Another pointless answer.
suttontennis
17-03-2017, 07:55
I was a fan of 24 though wasn't quite as keen on the last series "Live Another Day", this one "Legacy" is a completely new cast without the Jack Bauer character, Kiefer Sutherland said he would be unlikely to go back to it. Will see how it is, this series on Fox-critics haven't been that favourable mind you. Still to catch up on some of Fortitude, enjoying it!
one day I'll buy the box set of 24, and watch them all, one day at at a time. I think that Kiefer continuing to play Jack Bauer is starting to verge into Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones territory, ie slightly ridiculous for a man of that age to still be in that sort of role. Although Kiefer would still be more credible as Bauer
suttontennis
17-03-2017, 08:01
I too prefer to ignore reviews. They're so subjective. I worked with someone like the baddie in the Replacement. She broke a lot of people before she got her comeuppance.
Enjoyed The Replacement. Vicky McClure excellent. ##Spoiler Alert## although the ending was a little strange, how did she manage to take an overdose yet break out of the car. Recognised a few of the sites around Glasgow from various DC trips.
Just seen in the Radio Times that there was yet another Scandi (or rather combined Scandi French) police drama series that started this week on Sky Atlantic on Wednesday called Midnight Sun. Anybody watch it??? Any good???
We watched it and think it's worth sticking with.
RosieBear
26-03-2017, 21:29
Line of Duty did not disappoint. Soooo good.
angiebabez
26-03-2017, 22:23
Line of Duty did not disappoint. Soooo good.
Have recorded..cant wait to watch. If twitter reports are anything to go by it was outstanding
exislander
26-03-2017, 22:39
Keep your eyes on the screen at the end!
supergran
27-03-2017, 17:54
Tuned in to Line of Duty after starting watching Vera which was recording. Left Vera at start of L of D.......and promptly fell asleep. Woke up and it was over! Catch-up now for me, excited after reading comments.
Line of Duty did not disappoint. Soooo good.
Have recorded..cant wait to watch. If twitter reports are anything to go by it was outstanding
I have also recorded it and will probably watch at the weekend. Believe it or not, I have not seen any of the other series but everyone raved about it so I thought I would give it a go this time.
supergran
28-03-2017, 16:58
Watched it on catch up last night. It didn't disappoint!!!
First episode brill. Shame I have to wait a week for the next one :nailbiter:
I've watched the first episode of Line of Duty .... really good, I'm impressed. Have the second one recorded.
themass15
03-04-2017, 13:55
Will be watching Broadchurch tonight; 3 more episodes to go.
WimbledonWestie
04-04-2017, 07:09
I've watched the first episode of Line of Duty .... really good, I'm impressed. Have the second one recorded.
I was going to watch this but my brother advised me to start from series one rather than the current series- could take me a while!
I was going to watch this but my brother advised me to start from series one rather than the current series- could take me a while!
Where are you getting the previous series from?
WimbledonWestie
04-04-2017, 17:13
He says first 2 are on Netflix- by time I work through them the others will hopefully have joined them. If he's wrong he's in trouble.....
The last series is on sky but not the first one. I watched the last series with KevD bug with him away and nothing to watch on my own I decided to watch this without him. I knew he'd be safe because he really isn't a fan of the woman in it from ER and MI2 I think she's been good in this though, despite being terrible in er and mi2 isn't my thing anyway so wasn't a fan of the whole thing.
Re: Line of Duty - I checked i-player and series 3 is available as a box set on there with a catch up episode for series 1 and 2. I will have to make do with those as I don't have netflix and anyway I'll never have time to watch them all! I've started watching series 4 live now so will have to watch them back to front.
WimbledonWestie
05-04-2017, 12:43
Just started series 1-excellent -tho severed fingers and slit throats not for the faint hearted!
angiebabez
05-04-2017, 13:02
Just started series 1-excellent -tho severed fingers and slit throats not for the faint hearted!
Same in series 3 lol
sir coolerking
05-04-2017, 15:22
Line of Duty is arguably the best repeat series the BBC have done in the last decade. Series 2 with Keeley Hawes is the standout whilst Hastings is one of my fave characters ever created. The interrogation scenes are always brilliantly scripted and performed.
Trust no one......
WimbledonWestie
05-04-2017, 15:28
Same in series 3 lol
I text my bro when the fingers appeared and he sent back 'I told you to start series one not this series!' Pointed out that I had- so clearly more fingers to come.
They ran series three recently late in the evening on the beeb, cos for some reason my Skybox decided to record them all (as they were series linked for the last series), filling up my sky box while I was away :grrr:
RosieBear
09-04-2017, 21:10
Line of Duty....no words :shocked: ...knife edge stuff.
I've been watching the first series of Elementary on the Pick channel on Freeview. I've found it much better than the Sherlock one the BBC show.
WimbledonWestie
11-04-2017, 19:18
Finished series 2 line of duty and onto series 3-though had to start at episode 3 as it's disappearing fast from virgin on demand. May use the interrogation techniques to assist with unravelling the intricacies of primary school pupil 'he said she said ' investigations. :laugh:
lovetennis
14-04-2017, 15:08
Another Line of Duty fanatic here. We binge-watched the first 3 series just before Christmas so it's killing me having to wait a week for each episode of series 4 :nailbiter: What a shocker of an ending last week
WimbledonWestie
14-04-2017, 19:12
I'm all caught up with the rest of the world on this. Wow! Last episode was something else!
RosieBear
14-04-2017, 19:57
I'm all caught up with the rest of the world on this. Wow! Last episode was something else!
Nearly a week on and I'm still not over it, Westie.:laugh: I'll be out walking the dogs, daydreaming away...and then find myself thinking about that ending :faint::hide:
WimbledonWestie
14-04-2017, 20:43
I know exactly what you mean! Just as well I've not been at work. And I only saw it Wednesday, don't know how folk who've been waiting since Sunday to find out what happens are coping #tenterhooks
angiebabez
14-04-2017, 20:49
I know exactly what you mean! Just as well I've not been at work. And I only saw it Wednesday, don't know how folk who've been waiting since Sunday to find out what happens are coping #tenterhooks
Im not coping....ive tweeted martin compston to ask if hes ok...he often replies or likes my tweets....but not this time. Take from that what you will :nailbiter: :hide: :eek:
RoastLamb
14-04-2017, 22:50
Line of Duty is arguably the best repeat series the BBC have done in the last decade. Series 2 with Keeley Hawes is the standout whilst Hastings is one of my fave characters ever created. The interrogation scenes are always brilliantly scripted and performed.
Trust no one......
I just watched all three series on Netflix finishing today. THE BEST!!! SUBLIME. Boy, they do kill off a lot of people tho'.
lovetennis
15-04-2017, 20:34
With being off work yesterday, I kept thinking today was Sunday and then the disappointment I've still got to wait another day to find out if Steve Arnott has survived :facepalm:
lovetennis
15-04-2017, 21:50
Just watched all 4 episodes of Car Share on BBC iplayer. Literally nearly died laughing during episode 3. Also provoked an interesting debate....daughter's boyfriend is staying with us for Easter and he doesn't get it, the rest of us think it's comedy gold and hilarious. He's from Southern England, we're all Northerners......so is this a regional difference in humour? What do others think of Car Share?
jackie55
16-04-2017, 07:16
I don't think it is regional, l also think it is brilliant and l'm from Essex !!!!
lovetennis
16-04-2017, 08:48
I don't think it is regional, l also think it is brilliant and l'm from Essex !!!!
Great to know, must just be personal taste then :thumbup:
Love Line of Duty, and on tenterhooks for tonight after last week's ending....
Found a box set on All4 Mafiosa. It's a French series set on Corsica about a mafia family. I've only watched 2 episodes so far but it looks really good. In French with English subtitles, it's part of the channel 4 Walter Presents stream. I'm a big fan of the Euro dramas ☺
Love Line of Duty, and on tenterhooks for tonight after last week's ending....
Found a box set on All4 Mafiosa. It's a French series set on Corsica about a mafia family. I've only watched 2 episodes so far but it looks really good. In French with English subtitles, it's part of the channel 4 Walter Presents stream. I'm a big fan of the Euro dramas ☺
Ooh, that sounds good. I'll have to see whether I can get it.
Love Line of Duty, and on tenterhooks for tonight after last week's ending....
Found a box set on All4 Mafiosa. It's a French series set on Corsica about a mafia family. I've only watched 2 episodes so far but it looks really good. In French with English subtitles, it's part of the channel 4 Walter Presents stream. I'm a big fan of the Euro dramas ☺
Me too Jan. I've just started watching 'Eyewitness', a Norwegian crime drama, Walter Presents, All 4. Only watched 2 episodes so far, but seems ok. I really enjoyed 'Acquitted', and can't wait for second series of 'Trapped'.
I have a huge list of stuff I want to watch on Walter Presents. Just waiting for fast internet to come in the next few months. I am currently catching up on "The Team". I really don't understand why they don't put more of them on TV, as they must be more popular than some of the stuff on the channel 4 channels.
I am enjoying Midnight Sun on Sky Atlantic (Scandi+French).
RosieBear
16-04-2017, 23:00
Just no let up in Line of Duty's brilliance :clap::faint::thumbup: Remember no spoilers - a couple of previous posts came a bit close....pls don't give anything away to people who record and catch up later :thanks:
supergran
17-04-2017, 08:11
Another absolutely mesmerising episode.....loving Line of Duty.
MurrayAOne
17-04-2017, 08:17
Just got onto this. Watched first two episodes of this series last night. Would have gone on but too tired! Next two tonight. ��
JAMES4578
17-04-2017, 10:50
I have also only recently got into Line of Duty and it is gripping (have only seen from 3rd series thus far) but have now caught up. I'm not too stressed with any gruesome scenes though! Personally if I've recorded certain things tend not to come on this thread.
banskogirl
17-04-2017, 11:29
Hi guys, hoping to see Broadchurch tonight. Don't think I could hide from the outcome so will have to watch in our hotel room. Off for a wee overnight courtesy of our daughter's wedding last year. Update on my life, (I'm sure you're all bored by now) on other thread.....hoping to be on more often again soon :)
themass15
17-04-2017, 11:34
Definitely on the top of my list the final episode of Broadchurch tonight.
Definitely on the top of my list the final episode of Broadchurch tonight.
It was absolutely brilliant.
Rosalind
18-04-2017, 18:41
The old Andy matches on the TennisTV Classics section. Currently on Andy vs Taylor Dent 2005. Is that really geeky of me? How young Andy looks!
angiebabez
18-04-2017, 21:35
Will miss broadchurch a lot. The best thing on the box these past few years. Cant believe its ending. Olivia Coleman & David Tenant are simply outstanding together.
supergran
18-04-2017, 22:00
Broadchurch was excellent as always but was anyone else lukewarm regarding the character Trish Winterman? I don't know what it was and shocking through the crime against her was I didn't warm to the character. Was more concerned about Mark and Beth Latimer and what would happen to them. Well done to Olivia Colman and David Tennant for award-winning performances as Millar and Hardy....sorry we won't see them again.
I've had a bunch of episodes of homeland on my sky box for an age. The reason, we went off it. But on Tuesday evening we were looking for something to watch and decided to try it again. Well we've raced through it since, only two episodes left. I guess it's the kind of thing that you enjoy more when "binge watching" as we have really got into it.
Broadchurch was excellent as always but was anyone else lukewarm regarding the character Trish Winterman? I don't know what it was and shocking through the crime against her was I didn't warm to the character. Was more concerned about Mark and Beth Latimer and what would happen to them. Well done to Olivia Colman and David Tennant for award-winning performances as Millar and Hardy....sorry we won't see them again.
Glad Lynne and I weren't alone on that one. Although I put it down to the affair with her best mates husband factor?
Maybe it just shows how judgemental we can be.
I've had a bunch of episodes of homeland on my sky box for an age. The reason, we went off it. But on Tuesday evening we were looking for something to watch and decided to try it again. Well we've raced through it since, only two episodes left. I guess it's the kind of thing that you enjoy more when "binge watching" as we have really got into it.
We love it and we too have 2 episodes left - hoping to get through those this evening.
Watching The Good Fight - spin off from The Good Wife. Wow - every bit as good and I'm not missing Alicia or Carey at all. We even have a British actress in a lead role - Rose Leslie who played Jon Snow's wildling gf in Game of Thrones. She's brilliant in this.
Broadchurch was excellent as always but was anyone else lukewarm regarding the character Trish Winterman? I don't know what it was and shocking through the crime against her was I didn't warm to the character. Was more concerned about Mark and Beth Latimer and what would happen to them. Well done to Olivia Colman and David Tennant for award-winning performances as Millar and Hardy....sorry we won't see them again.
I agree, I certainly didn't warm to her either. Thought it was just me and was feeling almost guilty about it!
RosieBear
19-04-2017, 14:17
I too really enjoyed Broadchurch. I wouldn't quite put it in the same league as Line of Duty or The Missing, but still very good. Although I will miss it, I think it was right to end it rather than turn the small town of Broadchurch into another Midsomer or Cabot's Cove.
I take people's point about Trish Winterman, but I thought it was good writing to have a character that wasn't the 'ideal victim'. She was brutally attacked yet some viewers struggled to empathise with her. Raises interesting questions about social/jury attitudes.....e.g. has got us discussing it.
exislander
19-04-2017, 15:01
I too really enjoyed Broadchurch. I wouldn't quite put it in the same league as Line of Duty or The Missing, but still very good. Although I will miss it, I think it was right to end it rather than turn the small town of Broadchurch into another Midsomer or Cabot's Cove.
I take people's point about Trish Winterman, but I thought it was good writing to have a character that wasn't the 'ideal victim'. She was brutally attacked yet some viewers struggled to empathise with her. Raises interesting questions about social/jury attitudes.....e.g. has got us discussing it.
Yes, I agree. I thought the fact it was hard to empathise with the character meant that the story was more about the crime itself rather than about the victim.
WimbledonWestie
19-04-2017, 17:53
The last two episodes of Homeland are great, thought this series took a while to get gong but it definitely does towards the end!
Agree re Trish Winterman - and yes, think it was her casual attitude towards relationships annoyed me. But yes, very clever to make us focus on the crime and possible guilty parties.
Line of Duty tops them all though!
The last two episodes of Homeland are great, thought this series took a while to get gong but it definitely does towards the end!
Agree re Trish Winterman - and yes, think it was her casual attitude towards relationships annoyed me. But yes, very clever to make us focus on the crime and possible guilty parties.
Line of Duty tops them all though!
We've not got to the last two yet, saving them for when KevD is home again. I did start the line of duty without him but it was good so I thought he'd enjoy it regardless of the leading lady. He did so we have been watching that together. Downside is I have to wait for him to be home to watch the next episode of that too!
JAMES4578
19-04-2017, 23:29
Great acting (particularly from David and Olivia)and fitting end to Broadchurch even if sad we won't see them in these roles again. -certainly was great drama. Mind you ended a bit quickly for my liking, thought longer finale would've been ideal but minor grip. Don't quite take the same view as others, whilst Trish Winterman maybe not the most endearing character I did still empathise with her. In any case think it was in some sense refreshing to see a victim portrayed with flaws. Still viewed the first series as the best, whilst difficult to constantly maintain highest standards final series was though very impressive.
I too really enjoyed Broadchurch. I wouldn't quite put it in the same league as Line of Duty or The Missing, but still very good. Although I will miss it, I think it was right to end it rather than turn the small town of Broadchurch into another Midsomer or Cabot's Cove.
I take people's point about Trish Winterman, but I thought it was good writing to have a character that wasn't the 'ideal victim'. She was brutally attacked yet some viewers struggled to empathise with her. Raises interesting questions about social/jury attitudes.....e.g. has got us discussing it.
Yes, I agree. I thought the fact it was hard to empathise with the character meant that the story was more about the crime itself rather than about the victim.
Yes, absolutely, I hadn't thought of it like that and that's clever writing and characterisation isn't is?
However, I wouldn't say I didn't empathise with her, I absolutely did, it was a brutal attack, I just didn't warm to her which is very different.
And I agree about it not becoming 'Midsomer Murders' RB. Perish the thought!
sir coolerking
21-04-2017, 12:27
Maybe it's just me, but I couldn't remotely put Broadchurch anywhere near Homeland or Line of Duty. Firstly there was the second series which was an utter pile of rubbish. Whilst this was better, they basically spent 6 episodes keeping about 8 suspects in the frame rather than really progressing the story. By the end I didn't really care who it was. The series is held together by the wonderful acting of Tennant and Coleman, but without them it would be very average.
I loved this Homeland series, clever storylines with outstanding acting. It has set it up for another great series if they want it.
And then there's Line of Duty.........still perfecting the art of the interview scene (so long as there's a senior officer present). Fantastic twist in the last one but I feel sure that Hastings will be out to get Huntley now and won't stop until he nails her. Don't mess with that Fella!!
WimbledonWestie
21-04-2017, 17:53
I'm sure there is to be another homeland series. Another programme I'm looking forward to returning is Deutschland 83- tho think next series is to be Deutschland 89, set when the wall comes down as opposed to 83 being all about the Cold War.
A 7th season of homeland has already been commissioned and is expected to air in 2018. Sadly I was waiting for Kev to be back on uk soil to watch the last two episodes, when someone gave away some big events in the last two on Facebook!! I hate that, anyway Kev doesn't know so I will watch them with him and not spoil the ending. Looking forward to it even though I know what's going to happen.
lovetennis
23-04-2017, 21:16
Line of Duty :shocked::shocked::shocked: Next Sunday seems so long away. How is it all going to end?
WimbledonWestie
23-04-2017, 21:18
Another fantastic episode. Even worse, how will we cope after next Sunday!
Line of Duty :shocked::shocked::shocked: Next Sunday seems so long away. How is it all going to end?
:eek:
Another fantastic episode. Even worse, how will we cope after next Sunday!
:eek: :eek: :eek:
sir coolerking
24-04-2017, 10:16
I'm sure there is to be another homeland series. Another programme I'm looking forward to returning is Deutschland 83- tho think next series is to be Deutschland 89, set when the wall comes down as opposed to 83 being all about the Cold War.
Good mention, I really enjoyed Deutschland '83 too, especially the music. I'd look forward to another series of this.
Line of Duty is just so good. My wife is away Sunday night.........do I watch on my own or wait 24 hours for her return? The first solution will not make for marital bliss.....
I can't believe this is my first experience of Line of Duty ... it is just soooo good! Absolutely gripping.
Just as a side .... the writer Jed Murcurio is a Dr and trained at the hospital where I work. His first 2 forays into TV writing were hospital dramas and some of the stuff he used was very familiar ... :whistle: :eek:
Apologies if I've said this before ... which I undoubtedly have ... my memory is appalling!
goldfish
24-04-2017, 17:09
Going to be a Line of Duty 5 - :boogie:
Josephine
24-04-2017, 17:17
I can't believe this is my first experience of Line of Duty ... it is just soooo good! Absolutely gripping.
Just as a side .... the writer Jed Murcurio is a Dr and trained at the hospital where I work. His first 2 forays into TV writing were hospital dramas and some of the stuff he used was very familiar ... :whistle: :eek:
Apologies if I've said this before ... which I undoubtedly have ... my memory is appalling!
I remember Cardiac Arrest well - Helen Baxendale in her best ever role as totally cynical, hard as nails doctor. I think that series is far nearer to reality than all the cosy Casualty stuff.
And I did watch the next one too - Bodies - with Patrick Baladi and Max Beesley - also scarily believable......:nailbiter:
Mind you all this being up and about and back at work in 2 days after septic shock and an amputation!! That is medical nonsense.
I was just watching a really tv show, when Kev is away I can't watch the shows we watch together and there aren't really any that I enjoy that he doesn't so I watch tennis, films or average tv. Usually the tv is on in the background for noise when I'm doing something else. It was accounts just now.
Anyway I was watching a medical drama and they had a patient with PSP. It is the first time I've seen it feature in a tv show. Hopefully this will lead to more people being aware of it and then more support for those with it or family members of those who have it. It could be my ignorance and that it has been more widely shown. Either way, any raising of awareness can only be a good thing.
I remember Cardiac Arrest well - Helen Baxendale in her best ever role as totally cynical, hard as nails doctor. I think that series is far nearer to reality than all the cosy Casualty stuff.
And I did watch the next one too - Bodies - with Patrick Baladi and Max Beesley - also scarily believable......:nailbiter:
Mind you all this being up and about and back at work in 2 days after septic shock and an amputation!! That is medical nonsense.
Yes, it was cardiac arrest that had the oh so familiar snippets ... ok, they don't all happen at once but happen (in some form or other) they did! Not any more though. That was most certainly based on a 1980s hospital ;). We worked hard, especially the Drs who worked round the clock when on call so Friday morning to Monday morning at weekends!! ... but we had fun, we socialised with each other and most of us loved our jobs. The NHS is a different world now sadly :sad:
angiebabez
26-04-2017, 12:51
Peter Kays car share. Fab!
RosieBear
29-04-2017, 19:05
Anyone else already getting amp'd for tomorrow's Line of Duty? CANNOT wait :excited: but then know I'll be bereft when it finishes :-/ Jed whatshiisname is such a clever writer, but struggling to get the links to series 1. I have watched every series as it's aired and cannot remember 2012 (Andy's gold and US is the only thing I can recall perfectly from that year :thumbup:)
.....who is Balaclava man? ......who is H from the dying declaration? (not my hero Ted Hastings, that's for sure).....oooooohhhhhh can't wait :rolling:
WimbledonWestie
29-04-2017, 19:10
surely H is Hilton or is that just too obvious? Noooooo to it being Hastings. Can't think who balaclava man is, so suspicious of everyone. Like you will be bereft when it's over.
Do you have Netflix? That's where I got series 1. Having binged all April on all four series I feel I'm about to go cold turkey for a year. Ouch!
RosieBear
29-04-2017, 19:13
surely H is Hilton or is that just too obvious? Noooooo to it being Hastings. Can't think who balaclava man is, so suspicious of everyone. Like you will be bereft when it's over.
Do you have Netflix? That's where I got series 1. Having binged all April on all four series I feel I'm about to go cold turkey for a year. Ouch!
Ooh, I do have Netflix. Thanks for the tip, Westie - I will have a refresher viewing of series 1 tomorrow :thumbup: And yeah, all we can do is expect the unexpected.....and still end up gobsmacked.
lovetennis
29-04-2017, 20:06
Was just saying to hubby last week that we should re-watch the first 3 series when this one finishes. Counting down to tomorrow night's finale, it's already been commissioned for a fifth season....hurrah
Just a thought..."H" could also be Roz Huntley, she seems to have known Hilton for years and knows the creepy solicitor Lakewell, who I think is mixed up with the whole conspiracy thing. So long as it's not our hero Ted
Peter Kays car share. Fab!
Just watched the one with the monkey ... literally crying with laughter! Absolutely hilarious :laugh::laugh:
WimbledonWestie
29-04-2017, 22:59
Just watched the one with the monkey ... literally crying with laughter! Absolutely hilarious :laugh::laugh:
When the monkey was strapped in the back seat..... oh my. Don't know what my neighbours thought, I was howling!
WimbledonWestie
29-04-2017, 23:00
Was just saying to hubby last week that we should re-watch the first 3 series when this one finishes. Counting down to tomorrow night's finale, it's already been commissioned for a fifth season....hurrah
Just a thought..."H" could also be Roz Huntley, she seems to have known Hilton for years and knows the creepy solicitor Lakewell, who I think is mixed up with the whole conspiracy thing. So long as it's not our hero Ted
Ooooh yes, good theory!
WimbledonWestie
29-04-2017, 23:03
Ooh, I do have Netflix. Thanks for the tip, Westie - I will have a refresher viewing of series 1 tomorrow :thumbup: And yeah, all we can do is expect the unexpected.....and still end up gobsmacked.
Enjoy! I was all set to watch the current series as my first but my brother advised me to go on Netflix and watch it from the start. Best advice ever. But after watching 4 series in 4 weeks it's going to be hard to go without. Just as well there's plenty tennis.
supergran
30-04-2017, 19:42
Looking forward to Line of Duty....hot topic in newspapers this weekend. 15 minutes to go folks!
RosieBear
30-04-2017, 19:50
Happy finale watching, my fellow Line of Duty fans! :grouphug:
themass15
30-04-2017, 19:53
Probably the one person on the forum watching the World Championship Snooker Final.
angiebabez
30-04-2017, 21:21
LOD soo good. My heart was in my mouth!! Roll on series 5
angiebabez
30-04-2017, 21:23
Back to car share....think i will re watch the monkey episode lol. It was so good it deserves a 2nd viewing.
WimbledonWestie
30-04-2017, 21:27
I said all along that Jamie wasn't to be trusted-too much obsessing over his name!
lovetennis
30-04-2017, 21:30
LOD - total class, loved it. Going to rewatch the earlier ones to ease the pain of this series finishing
Elizabeth
30-04-2017, 21:33
There is a picture of Leon Smith in yesterday's local newspaper "Greenock Telegraph". He is going to be on tv joining panel of judges for Great British Menu this week - Tuesday BBC 2 Scotland 7.30pm
angiebabez
30-04-2017, 21:44
There is a picture of Leon Smith in yesterday's local newspaper "Greenock Telegraph". He is going to be on tv joining panel of judges for Great British Menu this week - Tuesday BBC 2 Scotland 7.30pm
Thanks for that!! Will defo tune in ;)
angiebabez
30-04-2017, 21:46
Although im confused as to why our leon would be judging a cookery programme :confused: :laugh:
RosieBear
30-04-2017, 21:51
Although im confused as to why our leon would be judging a cookery programme :confused: :laugh:
The winner gets to cook for the banquet to celebrate Wimbledon's 140th anniversary. Sue Barker, Tim Henman, Gordon Reid and Crofty are appearing as guest chefs through the competition. Food has to have a "Wimbledon theme" whatever that means, stawberries and cream and exorbitantly overpriced, I guess :laugh:
angiebabez
30-04-2017, 21:55
The winner gets to cook for the banquet to celebrate Wimbledon's 140th anniversary. Sue Barker, Tim Henman, Gordon Reid and Crofty are appearing as guest chefs through the competition. Food has to have a "Wimbledon theme" whatever that means, stawberries and cream and exorbitantly overpriced, I guess :laugh:
Aah ok. Its not a programme i would normally tune into but i certainly will on tues i may get to see leon lick a cream scone ;)
Back to car share....think i will re watch the monkey episode lol. It was so good it deserves a 2nd viewing. I honestly haven't laughed as hard for ages ... tears rolling down my face, couldn't breathe. Soooo funny! Best episode ever .... but I love them all.
LoD .... Brilliant! Loved it. I don't have Netflix but the BBC have series 3 as a box set on iplayer so I will watch that for sure.
Josephine
01-05-2017, 10:32
LoD super tense.
Think Sue, Tim, Gordon, Judy Murray etc are appearing as guest judges not chefs on GBM - now that would really be funny if they were chefs :laugh:
RosieBear
01-05-2017, 11:02
Think Sue, Tim, Gordon, Judy Murray etc are appearing as guest judges not chefs on GBM - now that would really be funny if they were chefs :laugh:
:shrug: Could be wrong, but have read in several places that they are going to be cooking - that each guest has to try their hand at making one of the courses during final week. Think it's Sue/starter, Tim/Fish, Gordon/main and Crofty/Desert. At least if Annabel ends up with the dreaded soggy bottom she should have some incontinence pants close to hand.:laugh:
Josephine
01-05-2017, 11:13
http://www.scotsman.com/news/sue-barker-and-tim-henman-among-judges-for-wimbledon-great-british-menu-1-4418576
"The BBC2 show will challenge 24 chefs to create dishes for a banquet in the grounds of Wimbledon and retired players Tim and Greg, TV presenter Sue and Andy Murray’s mother Judy, will be among those sampling their creations as guest judges."
Unless they have changed the format drastically!
RosieBear
01-05-2017, 11:22
http://www.scotsman.com/news/sue-barker-and-tim-henman-among-judges-for-wimbledon-great-british-menu-1-4418576
"The BBC2 show will challenge 24 chefs to create dishes for a banquet in the grounds of Wimbledon and retired players Tim and Greg, TV presenter Sue and Andy Murray’s mother Judy, will be among those sampling their creations as guest judges."
Unless they have changed the format drastically!
Then I'm sure you're right, Josephine - I absolutely cannot bear cookery competition programmes, so never watch!
Josephine
01-05-2017, 12:14
I like these, though with GBM, the Friday episode is usually the only one really worth watching - other episodes are a bit drawn out. Probably that will be when guest judges appear and then return in the final week - which includes the actual banquet as the final episode. So will tune in at least for the bits when our favourite (or least favourite) tennis connected folk appear!
sir coolerking
02-05-2017, 09:55
LoD .... Brilliant! Loved it. I don't have Netflix but the BBC have series 3 as a box set on iplayer so I will watch that for sure.
Try and watch Series 2 before 3 if you can, they are very much connected and will make more sense if watched in the right order.
LoD........anyone seen what folk are saying about my beloved Ted and series 5? :shocked: - got my fingers firmly in my ears - won't hear a word said against him!!!
supergran
02-05-2017, 15:11
Have binge-watched last series of White Collar. Loved every minute and hope there might be another one. Not sure though. If you have Netflix I do recommend this series.
lovetennis
02-05-2017, 18:29
Try and watch Series 2 before 3 if you can, they are very much connected and will make more sense if watched in the right order.
I would recommend watching the whole caboodle...it's looking like everything is linked anyway, plus it's brilliant
RosieBear
02-05-2017, 18:41
Have made an exception because of its Wimbledon link, and tuned into GBM. All I can say is poor Leon. The barbecued octopus and fish with strawberries and white chocolate does not look appetising.....:hmm::hmm::hmm:
Josephine
02-05-2017, 19:40
Looks like the banquet will be week before Wimbledon so wonder if the past champs will be there - including our Andy!
Hopefully the food will get better RB! They usually end up with some really good dishes.
RosieBear
03-05-2017, 11:14
Looks like the banquet will be week before Wimbledon so wonder if the past champs will be there - including our Andy!
Hopefully the food will get better RB! They usually end up with some really good dishes.
That's a relief, things can only improve on last night's grotesque offerings. Our Andy deserves far better! (if he attends, otherwise I don't care what slop they serve Fed, Rafa and co :laugh:).
I would recommend watching the whole caboodle...it's looking like everything is linked anyway, plus it's brilliant I would if I could but I don't have netflix (may consider in future I guess).
RosieBear
04-05-2017, 21:17
Second series of The Last Kingdom finished tonight :sad: vikings and violence isn't normally my thing, but just love this programme (esp Uhtred son of Uhtred :love:). Destiny is all!
I watched Who Dares Wins, last night, and I would have won £25,000 if I'd been playing there with someone else. One of the 'lists' was name tennis players from last year's Grand Slams. It was a man and a woman, who answered it. The man knew nothing and the woman was only prepared to name three of them, of which the first one was Sir Andy Murray.
RosieBear
07-05-2017, 20:00
Serious post LoD blues :sad::sad::sad: 'Babs' and Grantchester just not cutting it.:rolleyes:
WimbledonWestie
07-05-2017, 20:33
I know! I'm lost!
Yes, I'm certainly missing Line of Duty too but I'm quite partial to James Norton! (Also surprisingly spent quite a bit of time on coverage of the French election).
I read, this morning, Shirley Ballas is the new Strictly Come Dancing judge. Never heard of her.
I read, this morning, Shirley Ballas is the new Strictly Come Dancing judge. Never heard of her.
No, me neither. Apparently she's a latin dance champion. I heard Brendan and obviously Anton applied. I would have loved Brendan to get it ... :love:
Timeless has been cancelled after just one series. I'm not surprised, as these types of series' don't seem to do well.
Rosalind
12-05-2017, 05:41
I watched King Charles III . It was very good and means I'll never be able to look at the Royals in quite the same way. :) It will be on BBC iPlayer for a while I expect. Definitely worth a watch.
I watched King Charles III . It was very good and means I'll never be able to look at the Royals in quite the same way. :) It will be on BBC iPlayer for a while I expect. Definitely worth a watch.
Yes, when I read it would be in iambic pentameter I thought eugh....not sure about that. But we were engrossed and fascinated at the same time. Not sure what the Royals must think of it :shocked:
I heard, yesterday, about the death of Geoffrey Bayldon. I used to watch Wurzel Gummidge when I was a child.
I watched King Charles III . It was very good and means I'll never be able to look at the Royals in quite the same way. :) It will be on BBC iPlayer for a while I expect. Definitely worth a watch.
Me too Rosalind. I really enjoyed it - wasn't quite sure in the first 10 minutes or so, but it warmed up a bit. It was quite interesting from a constitutional perspective...... Do love a "what if" drama set in the near future :)
WimbledonWestie
12-05-2017, 17:33
I've recorded this for my Friday night wine and telly slot! Glad to see it getting positive reviews!
RosieBear
18-05-2017, 15:35
Anyone else watching Three Girls? Very powerful and superbly acted.
angiebabez
18-05-2017, 16:38
Anyone else watching Three Girls? Very powerful and superbly acted.
Yep. Hard watch but fab acting! Watched first episode last night on i player & will continue with it tonight.
Anyone else watching Three Girls? Very powerful and superbly acted.
I have it recorded.
goldfish
22-05-2017, 22:12
Any Welsh viewers? Just watched 'Mike & Jules Peters - While we still have time' on BBC One Wales. Very brave to be filmed whilst dealing with cancer. Mike Peters is the front man for the group Alarm. No, I hadn't heard of them either but watched it as my son was the Director of Photography.
sir coolerking
23-05-2017, 08:20
As a teenager in the 80's I was very much aware of The Alarm and sad to hear that Mike Peters (and now his wife) are battling cancer.
Rosalind
23-05-2017, 10:33
yes I watched "Three Girls". extremely disturbing.
this week I'm watching "The Trial". interesting. and I would recommend.
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