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For those with square eyes!
In between watching tennis last night saw the final of Celebrity Apprentice. Was thrilled Piers Morgan won though I thought there was a lot of venom directed his way. Glad the Donald understood what his programme is about...making money for charity which Piers did superbly albeit using ruthless tactics and his celebrity contacts. Love that programme.
Wow you're seeing it ages after it showed over here. But let's face it, Piers Morgan has got more smarts than all the rest of 'em put together. And then some. It wasn't a hard decision.
We've had three Celeb Apprentice series since Piers won. Enjoyabvle show even tho' I can't stand Trump. But I quite like his kids esp. Ivanka.
Autumn TV viewing ........
Dr Who, Downton
and Strictly!!!
Here's this years line-up - looks like an entertaining mix as usual.
Alex Jones - TV presenter, One Show host
Anita Dobson - actress, ex-Eastender, married to guitarist Brian May of Queen
Chelsee Healey - actress, Waterloo Rd
Edwina Currie - ex Tory MP,
Holly Valance - Australian actress (Neighbours) and singer
Lulu - you make me wanna SHOUT
Nancy Dell'Olio - Property lawyer (apparently), single again, dangerous
Audley Harrison - British boxer, Olympic gold medallist
Dan Lobb - TV presenter and former tennis player (never eard of im)
Robbie Savage - Welsh footballer
Harry Judd - drummer with McFly
Rory Bremner - impressionist, comedy and satire
Jason Donovan - Australian actress/singer/West End star
Russell Grant - astrologer and actor
dan lobb is the guy Judy has a wee crush on. She and him tweeted each other throughout Wimbly. I had to google him. He's very good looking. We have some interesting people on our Dancing with the Stars inc. Cher's son-daughter Chaz-Chastity.
I'd never heard of Dan Lobb either, so looked him up on ATP website. Reached a CH of 929 in 1997.
Never heard of several of the others, either, but doubt I'll find them on ATP website!
:lol: :lol: I'd never heard of Dan Lobb either, google is handy at times,familiar with some of them but NANCY deary me awful I know but that woman does irk me some & Alex Jones well all I am going to say is that's why I don't watch the One Show, I suppose it could be fun to watch :drunken:
I wish I got some of the British shows. But I spend enough time as it is watching the American ones. I watched the new Jonathan Ross show on YouTube last night. Seemed awfully similar to his BBC show except this had ad breaks.
We have a show I love called Dinner Party Wars with Anthea Turner as host. I remember her from Blue Peter and as Peter Powell's wife who went off with another dude and couldn't have his baby. Anyway, here she is in Canada hosting a Canadian show. Go figure!
Doctor who finale and Merlin premiere=great night in!
Doctor who finale and Merlin premiere=great night in!
I'm recording both - looking forward to it!
Do we have spoiler tags on our new forum? :big grin:
Was just wondering about spoilers as we watch most things on record!
So glad Merlin is back. It is as good as ever
So glad Merlin is back. It is as good as ever
Recorded that too and chomping at the bit but Mr P has decided he wants to read his book and listen to music (is that what they call it??).
supergran
01-10-2011, 23:27
My tv viewing today started early watching England v Scotland in the Rugby World Cup. Immediately after watched Andy beat Gilles on a livestream. At 6 o'clock watched play-off between Saints and Wigan which Saints won which meant we are in the Grand Final once again. Later in evening watched a recording of the match. So just sport today. Still haven't seen Strictly.
Wow! The finale of Dr Who didn't disappoint! Was amazing!
And kind of sad but the new Merlin did scare me a bit at times (watching it at midnight and all). So good to have it back! Such an awesome show!
Merlin didn't disappoint - grrrreat!
Gave up on Dr Who ages ago - too convoluted - need a PhD to follow it :lol:
VamosVixs
02-10-2011, 12:09
This afternoon I am catching up on a lot of missed tv the last few days - Glee, US Xfactor, UK X Factor and Strictly.
KnightOwl
02-10-2011, 15:00
Just watched an episode of "Climbing Great Buildings" featuring Coventry Cathedral - fascinating viewpoints!
Sallydaisy
02-10-2011, 19:57
Off to watch Downton Abbey .......
Thanks Sally, I'd totally forgotten it was on!
JAMES4578
02-10-2011, 20:08
Enjoying the new series too!
RoastLamb
02-10-2011, 20:17
We don't have the new series as yet. Probably get it in January. We're always behind the UK.
supergran
02-10-2011, 23:21
Love "Downton Abbey".
Love "Downton Abbey".
Me too! And surprisingly so does Mr P!
VamosVixs
03-10-2011, 15:49
I watched half of series 1 and just couldn't get into it and gave up. Got enough to watch anyway.
I only saw it for the first time last week. Kept meaning to watch it but always forgot. I wish I'd seen the first series.
RoastLamb
03-10-2011, 21:58
We have Inspector Lewis series 4 playing right now. Gotta say I preferred Morse and the constant orchestra music drives me bananas. Plus the plots are so far-fetched.
Another Brit series I've just started watching is Silk. Not bad.
I only saw it for the first time last week. Kept meaning to watch it but always forgot. I wish I'd seen the first series.
I missed the first series too because it wasn't shown in Scotland so bought it on DVD.
An Andy addict going for octochamp on 'Countdown' this afternoon - couldn't be Jane from here could it?
supergran
05-10-2011, 21:39
Watched Pride of Britain Awards tonight. Some wonderful people of all ages deservedly receiving recognition. Very moving...tissues needed.:worship::clap:
Maza1987
05-10-2011, 21:43
Goodfellas is on ITV4 tonight 11.45pm. Never seen it before but always read it was a good gangster film. I enjoy those movies. :thumbup:
VamosVixs
13-10-2011, 11:59
Finished watching the final season of Entourage. Really enjoyed this series and it's thanks to Andy that got me watching it in the first place. :thumbup:
I can't bring my self to watch the last episode
VamosVixs
13-10-2011, 12:03
You must, it's a really good episode! :thumbup:
Really enjoying Terra Nova - it's Jurassic Park meets Outcasts!
VamosVixs
13-10-2011, 22:06
I have the first episode still to watch. Hopefully I will like it.
RoastLamb
13-10-2011, 22:17
Really enjoying Terra Nova - it's Jurassic Park meets Outcasts!
It's had bad reviews over here so I didn't bother watching.
It's had bad reviews over here so I didn't bother watching.
Well it's definitely not rocket science stuff but in my book it's easy watching entertainment. Must admit I rarely go by reviews as, unless I have exactly the same taste as the reviewer, it's all very subjective IMHO. Mr P always looks at the reviews for films on tv and how many stars they've got........I've often persuaded him to watch something with 2 * and we've enjoyed it despite the poor recommendation.
i was watching andy figuring out matt ebden, and there was a pic of a guy doing this really amazing stunt.
he had a table full of crockery, teapot, milk the works
and he just tweaked the cloth out from under - which was pretty neat,
but then he flicked the cloth back under the teapot and so on
clever eh? never do that again i thought
but he did, two minutes later he came back and pulled the same stunt again!!
just wondered if anyone else had seen it?
i was watching andy figuring out matt ebden, and there was a pic of a guy doing this really amazing stunt.
he had a table full of crockery, teapot, milk the works
and he just tweaked the cloth out from under - which was pretty neat,
but then he flicked the cloth back under the teapot and so on
clever eh? never do that again i thought
but he did, two minutes later he came back and pulled the same stunt again!!
just wondered if anyone else had seen it?
Erm.......I'll have some of whatever it is that you're having! :laugh:
KnightOwl
14-10-2011, 16:10
I saw it too - it was an advert for something - "everybody needs a back-up plan" - some sort of financial loan/plan/advice type thingy - I didn't really listen :)
Yes, I saw that when I was watching a livestream last week! It's not possible to flick it back again, though, is it? Did he really do it was it just shown in reverse? I'll have to look out for it again and take more notice.
KnightOwl
14-10-2011, 17:15
It kind of looked like he did it, but it could have been clever camera work.
He held the cloth taut against the top of the table, with the edges held low down, and kind of 'scooped' it very fast under all the stuff on the table.
I suspected it was real simply because all the stuff wobbled about and got messier - if they'd faked it, that would be less likely maybe?
Yes, as I watched it, it looked like he really did it, it was only afterwards I thought that I must have been deceived.
hfwardhouse
14-10-2011, 21:20
Watching QI - very funny as always!
RoastLamb
14-10-2011, 23:28
Well it's definitely not rocket science stuff but in my book it's easy watching entertainment. Must admit I rarely go by reviews as, unless I have exactly the same taste as the reviewer, it's all very subjective IMHO. Mr P always looks at the reviews for films on tv and how many stars they've got........I've often persuaded him to watch something with 2 * and we've enjoyed it despite the poor recommendation.
I hear Jonathan Ross loves it! I'll see if it gets picked up and then watch the repeats in the summer. Unfortunately in the US many new shows get the can after only a handful of episodes so I try not to watch them until they get the all-clear.
VamosVixs
14-10-2011, 23:32
I have done that in the past and got into a series only to find out it's been axed. It's brutal for the US shows.
I hear Jonathan Ross loves it! I'll see if it gets picked up and then watch the repeats in the summer. Unfortunately in the US many new shows get the can after only a handful of episodes so I try not to watch them until they get the all-clear.
I know - it's soooooooooo annoying. We started watching a few things we thought were good only for them to be ditched and something we thought less good to be commissioned for a further season! For example we liked The Chicago Code and much preferred it to Blue Bloods but the former has been ditched and the latter re-commissioned.
RoastLamb
14-10-2011, 23:33
For instance, today I heard that Charlie's Angels has been canned after three episodes.
VamosVixs
14-10-2011, 23:34
I really enjoyed Eastwick and had a great cliffhanger ending to the 1st season, only to get axed!! :grrr:
RoastLamb
14-10-2011, 23:38
That's happened too - we get a full 22 episodes only for the series to get cancelled. Happened to Invasion and Flashforward. :grrr:
KnightOwl
14-10-2011, 23:43
I really enjoyed Eastwick and had a great cliffhanger ending to the 1st season, only to get axed!! :grrr:
It's really annoying when that happens! If they had some warning, they could at least try and tell the story, even if they have to rush it a bit, but I hate when something good finishes with loads of questions still unanswered....
That's happened too - we get a full 22 episodes only for the series to get cancelled. Happened to Invasion and Flashforward. :grrr:
Yep - we were into Flash Forward too. It's going to come back to bite them on the bottom at some point 'cos eventually I can see that we'll probably decide not to bother investing our time in any US series in case we don't get to see a conclusion.
RoastLamb
14-10-2011, 23:47
Flashforward was particularly galling as there were so many unanswered questions.
RoastLamb
15-10-2011, 16:29
So sad to hear that Betty from Corrie Street died today. Aged 91. Loved her character! May her hot pot rest in peace.
VamosVixs
15-10-2011, 16:32
RIP Betty. :sad:
Sallydaisy
15-10-2011, 19:16
Merlin .....
RoastLamb
15-10-2011, 20:42
Vixs, do you watch the US version of Strictly?
VamosVixs
15-10-2011, 20:44
Vixs, do you watch the US version of Strictly?
I did the year Nicole and Derek won but haven't had the time to watch since.
supergran
15-10-2011, 21:18
RIP Betty Driver...the Rover's Return won't be the same.
RoastLamb
20-10-2011, 20:49
Remember that show Outnumbered which Andy appeared on for Comic Relief (I think it was)? They've just started showing it on American tv - SO EXCITED!
MurrayAOne
20-10-2011, 21:28
'Outnumbered' is a brilliant programme. You will love it!!!
JAMES4578
20-10-2011, 21:34
yes agree, it's a great show!
VamosVixs
20-10-2011, 21:41
Never seen it.
supergran
20-10-2011, 21:42
Watched "Hidden" tonight. Last episode next Thursday. Am now going to watch "Question Time" from Glasgow.
MurrayAOne
20-10-2011, 21:44
Also watching question time.
RoastLamb
20-10-2011, 23:09
'Outnumbered' is a brilliant programme. You will love it!!!
yes agree, it's a great show!
Yes, I can't wait. Saturday night it's on. Also there's other Brit sitcoms on right now: Miranda, Jam and Jerusalem and The Worst Week of my Life. Now I realize some of these are probably old but we're always years behind the UK.
JAMES4578
21-10-2011, 09:18
Outnumbered is also a bit unusual for a comedy programme as whilst very funny has serious segments too.
I've never seen it - apart from the clip with Andy in it.
RoastLamb
21-10-2011, 13:09
After Andy's thing I watched a few clips on YouTube and loved it. I've been watching Jonathan Ross's new show on YouTube as well. I love him. Altho' he dissed Canada when interviewing Michael Buble last week and I'm really narked about that. :grrr:
WimbledonAce
23-10-2011, 20:59
Anyone else watch TOWIE? So bad it's good! Time to get im my pjs ready for it!
VamosVixs
23-10-2011, 21:05
Nope I have never seen it. I think I watch too much rubbish already. :rolling:
hfwardhouse
23-10-2011, 21:47
Watching How Steve Jobs changed the world - it's really interesting!
Outnumbered is also a bit unusual for a comedy programme as whilst very funny has serious segments too.
I loved the first couple of series but feel it's become a bit contrived now the kids are getting older - still good to watch though.
RoastLamb
24-10-2011, 14:05
Watched Daniel Nestor last night on tv. He received his Canada's walk of fame award. They had a really nice clip package featuring Bryan Brothers, Nenad Zim. and Federer and showed him winning all the major slams and the Sydney Olympic gold medal. I think Mark Knowles narrated it as well. He got a standing ovation. It was wonderful and made me cry.
Other recipients last night inc. hip hop singer Drake, Roberta Bondar (the first Cdn woman in space), comedian Russell Peters, author Mordecai Richler, musician Burton Cummings (American Woman) and actress Sandra Oh.
supergran
24-10-2011, 14:55
Just watching and listening to Robin Gibbs and his group singing Gotta get a Message to You on the Alan Titchmarsh show. He's still got it!! He's very thin though.
MurrayAOne
24-10-2011, 17:07
I used to love that song! Remember them singing it on TOTP as well many moons ago!
supergran
25-10-2011, 22:05
Just watching "Young Nuns" documentary on BBC1 about two girls in their early 20s about to become nuns.
Sallydaisy
30-10-2011, 20:54
Just lining up the wine ahead of watching Downton Abbey.
:)
VamosVixs
30-10-2011, 21:47
Really enjoying Terra Nova - it's Jurassic Park meets Outcasts!
Watched the 1st episode, really enjoyed it! :thumbup:
supergran
31-10-2011, 00:01
Watched the WTA Final. Later watched Strictly results and then Downton. No wine has been taken since meal out on Wednesday!!
Sallydaisy
31-10-2011, 00:59
Thanks to some tweeters for this ...
The cast & crew of #DoctorWho (http://twitter.com/#!/search?q=%23DoctorWho) (inc David Tenant) sing The Proclaimers '500 Miles': j.mp/tMy3Ak (http://t.co/2n9o8gk9)
Dr Who cast wrap party (David Tennant/Russell Davies era) to the Proclaimers 500 Miles. (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/10/30/doctor-who-cast-crew-and-monsters-in-not-at-all-embarrassing-wrap-video/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed:+BleedingCool+(Bleeding+Cool+Com ic+News+%26+Rumors))
Thanks to some tweeters for this ...
Dr Who cast wrap party (David Tennant/Russell Davies era) to the Proclaimers 500 Miles. (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/10/30/doctor-who-cast-crew-and-monsters-in-not-at-all-embarrassing-wrap-video/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed:+BleedingCool+(Bleeding+Cool+Com ic+News+%26+Rumors))
Brilliant! :rolling:
galagirl
31-10-2011, 11:43
Thanks to some tweeters for this ...
Dr Who cast wrap party (David Tennant/Russell Davies era) to the Proclaimers 500 Miles. (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/10/30/doctor-who-cast-crew-and-monsters-in-not-at-all-embarrassing-wrap-video/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed:+BleedingCool+(Bleeding+Cool+Com ic+News+%26+Rumors))
Thanks for that - really enjoyed it:thumbup:
Just watched a series of programmes called "The History of Scotland" which I had recorded. Being half Scottish it was fascinating to discover so much, good and bad, about how Scotland has developed as a nation, how it has affected the development of other world nations and the part played by many of its famous and infamous sons. Bound to be repeated some time so well worth a watch if you are interested in Scotland and history.
On Saturday at the Quiz night I went to, there was a question 'Which TV programme is Torchwood an anagram of?' I'd never noticed before that it was an anagram! (My excuse for being so unobservant is that I don't watch either programme.)
KnightOwl
31-10-2011, 22:41
I think that's a fairly famous anagram now, Linda :)
It was used as a codename for Doctor Who when they started filming the new series in 2005, so it could be discussed without the public getting wind of the new production - then it was re-used as a kind of in joke for the spin-off series.
The new season of The Big Bang theory starting now!
Kaley Cuoco :drool:
The new season of The Big Bang theory starting now!
Kaley Cuoco :drool:summit we agree on at last
VamosVixs
05-11-2011, 22:34
'I'm a celeb get me out of here' starts next Sunday! Wonder who is going into the jungle this year?
Sallydaisy
05-11-2011, 22:46
'I'm a celeb get me out of here' starts next Sunday! Wonder who is going into the jungle this year?
Ugh! Where's the sick bucket.
Sorry Vixs but I loathe progs like that - and X-Factor is in that category too!
S'pose that makes me a boring old windbag but I despair when I see the schedules and stuff like that is on it.
Just my view - I know others enjoy watching the reality programmes.
VamosVixs
05-11-2011, 22:58
I know it's not everyone's cup of tea and I can understand why a lot of people don't like shows like this. I quite enjoy it, depends on who is on the show.
Sallydaisy
05-11-2011, 23:09
I know it's not everyone's cup of tea and I can understand why a lot of people don't like shows like this. I quite enjoy it, depends on who is on the show.
You're right - and there's probably stuff I like watching that others wouldn't touch with a bargepole.
;)
I agree with you Sally - I don't like any of those programmes either. But I did watch 'I'm a Celebrity' when Martina Navratilova was in it.
RoastLamb
06-11-2011, 15:04
'I'm a celeb get me out of here' starts next Sunday! Wonder who is going into the jungle this year?
We've had a couple of those over here and both sucked so bad. The American celebs got pampered too much, it was pathetic.
Well! Downton was certainly eventful tonight! Off to re-do my pick'em now.
RoastLamb
06-11-2011, 22:43
We won't get to see the second series of Downton till next year. :grrr:
Sallydaisy
06-11-2011, 22:45
We won't get to see the second series of Downton till next year. :grrr:
In that case we won't spoil it for you! There's a Christmas Special which is great. It's certainly been full of surprises tonight - and such a shame we've got to wait 9months for it to continue.
Enough happened tonight to fill a whole series! It was almost 4 weddings and a funeral :rolling:
Wot? Was that the last one of the series? :crying:
RoastLamb
06-11-2011, 22:46
Oh great, a Christmas special we'll probably get in summer. :rolleyes:
Same with Corrie Street. We just had Christmas 2010 one month ago.
supergran
06-11-2011, 23:35
Sad that there will be no more Downton on a Sunday evening. Have loved it.:)
Phew - no Downton spoilers - haven 't watched the recording yet. Mr P thought (before we knew there was going to be a 3rd series) that they've started to struggle a bit, what with the cliche of Matthew getting the use of his legs (and other bits :shamed:) back and thought the end of the second series would be a perfect time to call it a day. Hmmmm hope they don't regret a 3rd series. But I suppose he may change his mind once he's seen the last episode.
ah I didn't know there was going to be a 3rd series, but when it finished last night I thought it was a strange way to end if no more was planned! It's been a good watch.
anyone watching BB, only one winner for me hate the other four
anyone watching BB, only one winner for me hate the other four
Anyone got any paint I could watch drying? Sorry - just can't understand the attraction of this. I've only ever watched once and there were 2 people in a paddling pool splashing about with the odd sentence of a conversation about once every 5 minutes.
VamosVixs
08-11-2011, 16:55
anyone watching BB, only one winner for me hate the other four
Oh god no!!!!
ah I didn't know there was going to be a 3rd series, but when it finished last night I thought it was a strange way to end if no more was planned! It's been a good watch.
I hadn't heard there was going to be a third series either - not sure that that's a good idea - too much of a good thing perhaps?
supergran
09-11-2011, 13:33
Anyone got any paint I could watch drying? Sorry - just can't understand the attraction of this. I've only ever watched once and there were 2 people in a paddling pool splashing about with the odd sentence of a conversation about once every 5 minutes. I'm like you...can't understand the attraction. I did watch the very first one as it was billed as a social experiment but soon tired of it.
I guess if you've never seen Big Brother before, it may be of some interest. But to the remaining 99% of us, surely it got old years ago. I certainly haven't watched it for a very long time.
VamosVixs
11-11-2011, 17:36
I watched the first few years but then got bored of the show and stopped watching.
I only ever saw it once, that was years ago and a 'celebrity' version - never again!
The one hour shows at night were ok for the first 3 or 4 years were ok as most of the contestants were being as genuine as they could be in the situation. After that there were too many game-players trying to manipulate both viewers and other participants. As for the live through the night coverage - why?
WimbledonAce
12-11-2011, 17:53
'I'm a celeb get me out of here' starts next Sunday! Wonder who is going into the jungle this year?
Mark Wright to win, lol! Did you see the last episode of Essex? So funny :rolling: me and the other half were wetting ourselves. Looking forward to the xmas spesh and xmas single!
VamosVixs
12-11-2011, 18:35
Hopefully it will be good but the line-up to me doesn't seem that exciting this year.
Sallydaisy
13-11-2011, 17:03
Watching the repeat of last week's Downton Abbey ...
:thumbup:
Never watch any soaps, talent shows, dancing shows or anything featuring members ofthe public. Not much left. Even Downton Abbey has finished. Maybe give "Garrow's Law" a try.
I'm the same as you - in fact I think the last thing I watched on TV before Downton was Wimbledon!
RoastLamb
14-11-2011, 00:02
New series of Downton Abbey (second series, I mean) starts here beginning of January. Something to look forward to in my least favourite months.
traveller7
14-11-2011, 01:29
Its a cracker cannot wait for the christmas special over here :)
Sallydaisy
27-11-2011, 21:03
Really miss Downton so I'm off to watch a repeat of Lewis on ITV3.
:)
RoastLamb
27-11-2011, 23:52
No new tv programming over here until January. Always happend the week of American Thanksgiving till New Year. Suckerama.
Really miss Downton so I'm off to watch a repeat of Lewis on ITV3.
:)
I thought I'd watch it too and I hadn't seen it before. I fell asleep just before the end so I still don't know who dunnit. :crying:
I hope nobody watched Come Dine With Me tonight...
hfwardhouse
02-12-2011, 22:01
I hope nobody watched Come Dine With Me tonight...
Never seen it ... why - was it really awful? Were you on it? :red devil: ;)
Not showing my home town at it's finest...
hfwardhouse
02-12-2011, 22:03
Ah ....
RoastLamb
03-12-2011, 03:43
I hope nobody watched Come Dine With Me tonight...
I love that show but we don't see the British version anymore now that we have the Canadian version. :sad: I miss the British narrator, so funny.
Judys at stv sports awards
JAMES4578
04-12-2011, 21:22
yes me too, she presented one of the awards!
Aww braeheed lost to the walker cup
JAMES4578
04-12-2011, 21:31
Pity but had feeling they wouldn't win.
Sallydaisy
04-12-2011, 21:32
Aww braeheed lost to the walker cup
We watching indoor pitch and putt in February instead of tennis???
:confused:
Scottish event of the year
JAMES4578
04-12-2011, 22:05
Well we knew already and Andy seemed delighted!:clap::clap::clap:
boris becker on HIGNFY BBC1 22:25
charlie brooker sick twisted genius:shocked:
VamosVixs
29-12-2011, 18:16
Having had my Merlin marathon, now away to have The Vampire Diaries marathon. :)
supergran
29-12-2011, 23:26
Watched the film "David Copperfield" this afternoon. Some liberties taken with the actual story but a pleasant way to spend a wet afternoon between Christmas and New Year. Tonight watched "Great Expectations" and earlier Celebrity MasterMind....much better tonight than last night re scores.
Caught up with the rest of Great Expectations tonight, and the ending made me do some research.
I had no idea that Dickens had changed the original, and that it caused so much debate in literary circles!
Sallydaisy
01-01-2012, 12:23
Traditional end to my Christmas - the New Years Day concert from Vienna on BBC2.
Am listening rather than watch 'cos I've a sport of cooking to do!
Traditional end to my Christmas - the New Years Day concert from Vienna on BBC2.
Am listening rather than watch 'cos I've a sport of cooking to do!
I only saw the end of it....made me want to be a dancer again :D
Sallydaisy
02-01-2012, 18:52
Did anyone else watch Sherlock last night? 'twas pretty good I thought.
Am watching 'Endeavour' later on tonight 'cos I've been a fan of Morse (and Lewis) always and this is the prequel in which John Thaw's daughter Abigail plays a part.
JAMES4578
02-01-2012, 19:03
yes big fan of these adaptations and thought it was pretty classic, only 3 episodes in the series though! I liked Great Expectations too!
finally got round to watching the last part of Great Expectations this evening - thought it was done very well.
Also liked Sherlock.
Finally got around to watching The Jury over the New Year only to find the 4th and 5th parts hadn't recorded, despite Sky+ saying they had (it normally indicates when something fails). GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!! Will have to wait for a repeat, as it's not on the ITV player.
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 16:59
Stuck in the house on a wet & windy afternoon, watching 4 back-to-back episodes of the Hairy Bikers Cookbook with a glass of wine - absolute heaven :big grin:
RoastLamb
04-01-2012, 16:59
Hairy Bikers Cookbook? Is that for real? :rolling:
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 17:01
Oh yeah - haven't you seen it?
It might appeal to you, actually - a couple of fat hairy Geordies on motorbikes, who do some fab recipes - I love 'em!
Edit: by "appeal to you" I was referring to the Geordie element, in case that gets misinterpreted :)
RoastLamb
04-01-2012, 17:02
Geordies??? No, we don't get that here, I'm afraid. Too bad, it sounds GREAT FUN!
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 17:04
They're brilliant - barking mad of course, but that's half the appeal :big grin:
There's loads of their stuff on YouTube RL.
RoastLamb
04-01-2012, 17:05
Ooh I'm going to check out YouTube, then. Cool!
Looking forward to the return of Hustle this week and then The Good Wife w/c 16th. Desperately need something to replace all the series that have ended just before Xmas. Have recorded quite a few films but you need to invest time in those.
RoastLamb
04-01-2012, 17:16
I miss Hustle. Haven't had it over here in about 3 years now.
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 17:20
Ooh I'm going to check out YouTube, then. Cool!
If you do, try and find the two Mexican ones - brilliant! They're just making a chocolate pudding - "it's the gloopiness - it's going gloopy, I love gloopy, me".
Class :big grin:
RoastLamb
04-01-2012, 17:53
Way hay the lads!
patmoren
05-01-2012, 21:12
Gave up on TV, all the programmes I used to watch have finished. Very poor selection for the winter when it gets dark early and you are stuck indoors
supergran
05-01-2012, 23:48
Recorded a programme about grammar schools which I have watched. Fascinating!! Some very interesting stories which included David Attenborough's. Also watched first of new series "Eternal Law". Good idea..hope it's gets better though. "Law and Order" starts tomorrow and looking forward to "Hustle". Such a shame it's finishing.
Recorded a programme about grammar schools which I have watched. Fascinating!! Some very interesting stories which included David Attenborough's. Also watched first of new series "Eternal Law". Good idea..hope it's gets better though. "Law and Order" starts tomorrow and looking forward to "Hustle". Such a shame it's finishing.
Have recorded Eternal Law - will be interested to see if it lives down to Alison Graham's review! Hope not.
RoastLamb
06-01-2012, 03:39
Started watching a British show called Injustice today. Five one-hour episodes. Really good!!! James Purefoy and Dervla Kirwan.
WimbledonAce
08-01-2012, 20:54
Did anyone watch The Bank Job? As in quiz not film? Such a superb ending, very nice to see greed not winning. Very happy for the 3 who took the money.
hfwardhouse
08-01-2012, 20:55
we watched it all week - I missed it last night cos I was out but Mr HFW was delighted that greed did not win. Justice was done I think!
patmoren
08-01-2012, 21:04
Just watched last nights Casualty (went to bed early last night!). Very dramatic and they made an awful mess of their new A/E department.
Started watching a British show called Injustice today. Five one-hour episodes. Really good!!! James Purefoy and Dervla Kirwan.
Yup I saw that when it was on over here.
Watching Sherlock tonight.
RoastLamb
08-01-2012, 21:32
Second series of Downton Abby starts tonite on Canadian telly. CAN'T WAIT!!!
We don't get the second series of Sherlock till March. :sad:
Sallydaisy
08-01-2012, 22:02
Sherlock was brilliant tonight. A classic!
supergran
08-01-2012, 23:11
Have recorded it. Watched Wild at Heart.
Tried Eternal Law this week.........abandoned. Tried Treasure Island last night.........abandoned. Really missing all the good stuff that finished before Xmas. Haven't watched first episode of Hustle yet. Recording The Good Wife (first 2 series brilliant!) and Above Suspicion. Let's hope there's something worth watching out of that lot.
Last night watched the first episode of Borgen (Danish drama from the same production company as The Killing) recorded Sat on BBC4. Very good!
supergran
09-01-2012, 15:37
Have recorded Eternal Law - will be interested to see if it lives down to Alison Graham's review! Hope not.It wasn't very good. Will give it one more chance.
watching andy come on court
RoastLamb
13-01-2012, 13:57
British series being shown on PBS:
Downton Abbey second series began last Sunday - was OK but it's very soapy, isn't it? They move very fast in the storylines. Do hope Mr Bates comes back to marry the maid.
Hustle - this is the fifth series (that was shown in the UK in 2009 I believe). The adorable blond guy and the dark haired girl have gone. And they've been replaced by two young siblings, one of whom looks just like Kylie Minogue. But the black dude is back (yay).
Ashes to Ashes - set in the 80s. Not as good as Life on Mars.
Waking the Dead. Don't know which series this is as I've just started watching it. Trevor Eve's character is a bit gruff. Good storylines, though.
Sallydaisy
13-01-2012, 14:09
Downton Abbey second series began last Sunday - was OK but it's very soapy, isn't it? They move very fast in the storylines.
They rattle through the World War I years pretty quickly - and it does get a bit upstairs/downstairs!
Do hope Mr Bates comes back to marry the maid.
Best we don't spoil the plotlines by telling you!!!
;)
Waking the Dead. Don't know which series this is as I've just started watching it. Trevor Eve's character is a bit gruff. Good storylines, though.
Understatement. He's aggressive and out of his tree in most of the eppy's!!!
But I always liked it for being gritty and the actors are really good.
supergran
13-01-2012, 14:49
Didn't give Eternal Law another chance. Watched New Tricks instead..new series. Always watchable and the four actors are brilliant together.
RoastLamb
13-01-2012, 14:52
Understatement. He's aggressive and out of his tree in most of the eppy's!!!
But I always liked it for being gritty and the actors are really good.
Do you remember Trevor Eve from Shoestring. He was soooooo good. And Heat of the Sun. That's why I'm so taken aback at how gruff he is in WTD.
Game of Thrones is back in April!
VamosVixs
13-01-2012, 19:45
Great, can't wait!! :thumbup:
When is Downton Abbey back?
Sallydaisy
13-01-2012, 20:04
When is Downton Abbey back?
Autumn I think.
Autumn! Just as well I got the boxed DVD set for Xmas!
Game of Thrones is back in April!
Yayyyy!
supergran
13-01-2012, 23:58
Watched the film "Never Let Me Go" based on the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro. Realised a few minutes into film that I had read the book some years ago. Remember how I felt after reading this story and felt the same after watching film. Won't spoil it for anyone but do recommend the book and the film.
RoastLamb
14-01-2012, 02:26
Stuck in the house on a wet & windy afternoon, watching 4 back-to-back episodes of the Hairy Bikers Cookbook with a glass of wine - absolute heaven :big grin:
I watched some clips on YouTube. Loved the crumpet recipe. I think that was filmed somewhere on a North East beach. Very entertaining. One of them doesn't half remind me of my brother-in-law.
I love the way Kazuo Ishiguro writes. The book was amazing. Haven't seen the film, though.
Watched the film "Never Let Me Go" based on the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro. Realised a few minutes into film that I had read the book some years ago. Remember how I felt after reading this story and felt the same after watching film. Won't spoil it for anyone but do recommend the book and the film.
Have had the book on my shelf for ages but not fancied reading it - should I?
VamosVixs
14-01-2012, 13:23
I loved the film. :thumbup:
Yes! Yes! Yes!
I'll take that as a yes, then! :big grin:
supergran
14-01-2012, 14:31
You should read it pabbers. The film was good Vix....obviously the book is more detailed from the narrator's point of view but I did enjoy it even though it made me shiver a bit.
Sallydaisy
14-01-2012, 19:09
Going to watch a re-run of Sherlock on BBC3; hoping it's a repeat of last week's episode!
Doing accounts so this'll help with the monotony!
I wasn't particularly keen on their re-working of the Hound story, especially as the first episode of the series was so good.
Watched the film "Never Let Me Go" based on the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro. Realised a few minutes into film that I had read the book some years ago. Remember how I felt after reading this story and felt the same after watching film. Won't spoil it for anyone but do recommend the book and the film.
I read this a while ago. It's pretty good, but rather predictable if you've read a lot of science fiction before.
I read this a while ago. It's pretty good, but rather predictable if you've read a lot of science fiction before.
Hadn't even realised it was science fiction - now I'm interested.
Yes, it was obvious fairly early on what was going on, but it was still a really good book. I've just read another really good book - but I see that this is the TV thread, so I'd better go to the books thread!
Sallydaisy
15-01-2012, 23:45
The Golden Globes are on tonight so if anyone wants a break from the tennis I'm sure there's a stream ...
Ricky Gervais is hosting the ceremony again ....
RoastLamb
16-01-2012, 03:04
The Golden Globes are on tonight so if anyone wants a break from the tennis I'm sure there's a stream ...
Ricky Gervais is hosting the ceremony again ....
I'm taping it to watch tomorrow. As much as I love Ricky Gervais, tennis comes first.
Sallydaisy
16-01-2012, 13:35
I'm taping it to watch tomorrow. As much as I love Ricky Gervais, tennis comes first.
RL, if you've not watched the Golden Globes you'd best ignore the following...
Link (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-16570820) to list of winners!
Sherlock last night was intriguing! Wish the series had been longer! Wonder when it will be back.
RoastLamb
16-01-2012, 22:59
RL, if you've not watched the Golden Globes you'd best ignore the following...
Link (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-16570820) to list of winners!
I just watched it. Was a bit disappointed with Ricky. He didn't have enough time methinks and he was too kind. Lots of Brit winners. Some nice and then some really ghastly frocks.
MurrayAOne
25-01-2012, 23:08
The football soon...!!!
Sallydaisy
08-03-2012, 12:11
Watching an old episode of Morse (on TVcatchup on laptop) whilst doing some paperwork; weird seeing the 'old-style' cars and there being no mobiles (or if they are they're the size of bricks!).
supergran
08-03-2012, 13:26
Have been glued to Celebrity Apprentice USA all week even though it's on after midnight. It's been absolutely enthralling. Joan Rivers and her daughter Melissa have shown themselves to be really nasty and two-faced. Melissa was fired on Tuesday night and Joan, in a rage, walked out. Both of them left to bleep, bleep, bleep (American TV doesn't broadcast bad language) but certain remarks directed at two contestants were clearly heard...whore and white trash included. They weren't even on the same team. I was hoping Joan had gone for good but she turned up the next day and now she is in the Final. Never realised how nasty she is....just hope she doesn't win. The Final will be aired on Sunday night.
supergran
09-03-2012, 23:49
Did anyone watch "Prisoners' Wives which finished earlier this week? Interested to know what people thought about it as the actress Emma Rigby who played Gemma lives across the road and it was her first big role after leaving "Hollyoaks". I have never seen Hollyoaks so didn't know what she was like in that.
As I passed through the living room a short while ago, I saw that they were watching Coronation Street. Has Nigel Havers really fallen so low, or is that another actor who looks very much like him?
RoastLamb
26-03-2012, 19:53
No that's him. :lol: He was in a few months ago for quite a while. Played a con man playing fast and loose with Audrey's heart.
Ah yes, as I looked at the screen he was walking along arm in arm with Audrey.
MurrayAOne
26-03-2012, 20:21
As I passed through the living room a short while ago, I saw that they were watching Coronation Street. Has Nigel Havers really fallen so low, or is that another actor who looks very much like him?
Fallen so low! Corrie's a brilliant programme. Excellent writing and acting. No shame being in corrie!
RoastLamb
26-03-2012, 21:47
Altho' it gets predictable a bit. Carla and Peter - YAWN!
MurrayAOne
26-03-2012, 21:51
I thought Carla's storyline's been quite strong recently. Corrie does humour the best though. Some classic lines. Even a few tonight. They sneak in under the radar. Excellent.
RoastLamb
26-03-2012, 21:53
I just don't understand why these pretty women all fall for Peter. He's UGLY!!! And likes to fall off the wagon every few months. I mean, really???
I just don't understand why these pretty women all fall for Peter. He's UGLY!!! And likes to fall off the wagon every few months. I mean, really???because its in the script :p
RoastLamb
26-03-2012, 22:00
:lol: It would have to be coz it'd never happen in real life.
RoastLamb
28-03-2012, 12:48
Sad to see Martina Navratilova go out of Dancing with the Stars first. Just like Monica Seles before her. Despite having Chris Evert, Jimmy Connors and Pam Shriver in the audience cheering for her. I don't know why tennis players have such a hard time being graceful dancers. The American football players usually dance so well in comparison. Anyway, sad to see her go.
Have to admit tho RL , she did look pretty awkward didnt she !!
VamosVixs
28-03-2012, 15:47
Saw Katherine Jenkins, she looks amazing! :thumbup:
RoastLamb
28-03-2012, 16:00
Have to admit tho RL , she did look pretty awkward didnt she !!
Yes she did and the outfits they put her in did her no favours altho' I did like her makeup.
Saw Katherine Jenkins, she looks amazing! :thumbup:
I was really surprised. What a great dancer - who knew??? She and Sherri are my favourites. I also love Gladys Knight.
JAMES4578
29-03-2012, 09:35
Pity Martina didn't last long!
Golden Lady
30-03-2012, 15:45
Is anyone watching this year's American Idol? Overload on talent shows I know but I have always watched this one. Just wondered what people thought to this year's contestants.
Is anyone watching this year's American Idol? Overload on talent shows I know but I have always watched this one. Just wondered what people thought to this year's contestants.very poor compared to previous years
Golden Lady
30-03-2012, 16:42
very poor compared to previous years
Yes, no one stands out to me either! Cannot understand the fuss over Joshua, he makes me cringe when he yells. Only performance I liked so far was Elise last week and the American public haven't really backed her so far.
RoastLamb
30-03-2012, 17:32
I think it's their worst one yet. I only like Elise and the Asian girl. No one else.
VamosVixs
30-03-2012, 17:42
I have enough with X-Factor and The Voice (both UK and US). Would be too much for me to watch AI also.
I think the asian girl is gonna win , or maybe the petite blonde one , shes good too . The rest are blahhhh !!
Golden Lady
30-03-2012, 18:26
I think the asian girl is gonna win , or maybe the petite blonde one , shes good too . The rest are blahhhh !!
Do you mean Holly ljs (the petite blonde)? She has a half scouse/american accent, as her parents are from Liverpool. I agree, she has some appeal.
yes Holly , couldnt remember her name . I noticed her accent , quite cute :)
RoastLamb
30-03-2012, 21:12
Holly's not bad. And the country singer is OK too if you like country music which I don't. I don't watch The Voice. Tbh I'm getting a bit jaded with all these singing reality shows.
oh I dont like that country girl at all !!!!
me too RL , they get tiring after awhile , I only watch if I have nothing better to do .
Today's the big day!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrQsRSNqGLQ
YAYYYYYYYYYY!!!! Game of Thrones is back and first episode just as good as the last series. Have read the book in advance this time and think they seem to be making a good job of tackling the story so that it makes sense to the uninitiated.
VamosVixs
03-04-2012, 17:14
I'm going to wait until I have the whole season 2 and watch it all in 1 day or 2!! :)
Never seen Game of Thrones - from that trailer it seems to be rather like our book club selection this month?
It's a fantasy series, yes, but much more for adults than most of the genre.
Definitely for adults and not for the easily offended or shocked either. There's a lot of violence and a fair dollop of sex. But the story is great and the acting is good too.
Missed it on Monday but going to watch tonight yay!
I recently discovered that Inspector Montalbano (a sort of Italian Morse) is on TV! :cheer: Read one of the books ages ago, now getting into the TV series.
I recently discovered that Inspector Montalbano (a sort of Italian Morse) is on TV! :cheer: Read one of the books ages ago, now getting into the TV series.on bbc4 tonight ay 9 PM
Sallydaisy
15-04-2012, 21:16
Spine chilling Silent Witness tonight .............
:sofa:
Late to the party, but yes I love American Idol, it's sooo much better than x-factor. Only started watching it 2 series ago. Also like The Voice because it's a bit different ... so far.
And The Apprentice, I'm a big fan of that! They are all so awful, it's good to see them get their come uppance!! Have watched it since the very first series and not missed one yet!!
RoastLamb
16-04-2012, 12:46
Do you lot get Donald Trump's Celeb Apprentice (USA version). It's a riot!!! I'm watching The Voice tonite for the first time but don't hold out much hope I'll like it.
Just finished watching Great Expectations with Gillian Anderson as Miss Haversham. I thought it dragged a bit and I didn't really take to the actor who played Pip. Looked pretty but that's about all he did. The supporting cast was quite good.
WimbledonAce
07-05-2012, 15:22
Anyone been watching BGT or the voice? I watch both much to my fiances disgust! Must say the voice had more appeal in blind auditions,has lost it's edge now. Prefer BGT now we are at live shows, hate all the auditions!
KnightOwl
07-05-2012, 15:31
Anyone been watching BGT or the voice?!
Watched a bit of BGT - missed most of the auditions this year although the couple I did see were much better than previous years. I always got annoyed with them because they seemed to spend more time on the people who were rubbish than the ones who were good - I guess a lot of other people felt the same as they seemed to have cut most of that out this time around.
I'm going to watch the live shows though - Dave is away all this week, so it will give me something fairly mindless to occupy my evenings :big grin:
What did you think of the first semi-final last night...?
WimbledonAce
07-05-2012, 15:40
I thought it was good and agreed with the top 3. Apparently there is some kind of wild card scenario so The Mend may get brought back after all. Thought the street dancers were awful, I think the problem is Diversity have set such a high standard, will be difficult for any street dance act. The other singers were average. No idea why that rap guy about his keys and phone was even there?! Shame the violinist didn't make it, she was good.
KnightOwl
07-05-2012, 15:56
I'm not sure I fully agreed with the top three - I liked The Mend and I have to say that against my better judgement I loved the dancing dog :big grin:
I don't think I would have put the choir through, though - they were good, but no better than dozens of other male voice choirs, and I'd have preferred either The Mend or Lauren Thalia myself....
Very sad that I only discovered Inspector Montalbano on the penultimate episode. Hoping they will repeat it.
Very sad that I only discovered Inspector Montalbano on the penultimate episode. Hoping they will repeat it.
They often do repeat stuff like that. I hope they repeat the Killing 2 as I missed the first 2 episodes so didn't bother with it.
WimbledonAce
12-05-2012, 20:55
Yay for ashley and pudsey!
KnightOwl
12-05-2012, 21:01
I would have chosen Loveable Rogues, but the dog was just awesome, so a worthy winner.
All far too close to call this year - almost any of the finalists would have deserved to win!
WimbledonAce
12-05-2012, 21:06
I think loveable rogues will be ok anyway. She was so good though,seems a nice girl too.
KnightOwl
19-05-2012, 16:02
Currently watching Celebrity Pointless on BBC1 - featuring none other than our favourite Andrew (Bouncy) Castle!
Only really watching in the hopes that he makes a twonk of himself :red devil:
Edit: excellent - he got 100 points for getting his first question wrong :)
Edit: out in the 2nd round - his daughter answered her questions well, he was rubbish :)
Currently watching Celebrity Pointless on BBC1 - featuring none other than our favourite Andrew (Bouncy) Castle!
Only really watching in the hopes that he makes a twonk of himself :red devil:
Edit: excellent - he got 100 points for getting his first question wrong :)
Edit: out in the 2nd round - his daughter answered her questions well, he was rubbish :)
He's got a daughter? Poor thing, my commiserations to her.
He's got a daughter? Poor thing, my commiserations tsheo her.she was a snooty little Mair
RoastLamb
19-05-2012, 16:31
What's Celebrity Pointless?
KnightOwl
19-05-2012, 16:31
He's got two actually. She seemed to quite like him, but I suppose she would ;)
I should point out she seemed very nice....
KnightOwl
19-05-2012, 16:34
What's Celebrity Pointless?
Pointless is a BBC quiz show - a bit like a reverse Family Fortunes - 100 people are asked questions and the contestants have to try and find the most obscure correct answer they can - the best score is 0 (pointless) if no-one else got it right, and the worst score is 100 if everyone got it right, or your answer is wrong.
Errr...Celebrity Pointless is the same but with celebrity contestants - or Andrew Castle.
she was a snooty little Mair
She seemed alright to me.
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