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Sallyoneil		#21	[-]
Posts: 533 (02/21/09 23:52:14) Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Wow! I haven't heard of a lot of these shows. These should do us till next Christmas. I like watching a couple of the half hour tv series at night because I evidently don't have a long enough attention span for regular tv with all the ads. PBS or Netflix is a great place to get these series. And goodness knows, I certainly don't want to watch all the bad economic stuff on the news.
Meesthare		#22	[-]
Posts: 548 (02/22/09 00:34:52) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	It was a real cooking show, although some of their techniques were a little scary. I saw one of them stick a finger into the cake batter, lick it, and then stick the same finger back in. My son's radio news show interviewed one of them - can't remember which one, but she died shortly afterwards (I don't think the interview had anything to do with that). They were quite fun to watch. Stephen was addicted to "Yes, Minister" at one time; I never really got into it. But when we ran into some political problems at my workplace in Toronto, Stephen knew exactly how to handle all the administrators, mostly from watching "Yes, Minister". It was uncanny. I'd tell him about something that was going on, and he'd think for a minute and come up with a plan - and it would invariably work.
Sheila Ritchie		#23	[-]
Posts: 1055 (02/22/09 05:02:14) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I don't watch a lot of telly and rarely is it sitcoms; but we are addicted to the Bill; we try to watch Spooks; Doctor Who; and the Doctor Who spin off, Torchwood. Life on Mars was absolutely wonderful, but the follow up, Ashes to Ashes, less so. My husband has seen every episode ever made of Time Team, and normally watches Antiques Road Show. We both like the travelogues, Coast and Nicholas Crane's stuff. Anything with David Attenborough is well worth watching.
Sallyoneil		#24	[-]
Posts: 534 (02/22/09 06:25:28) Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Thanks, Sheila, I was hoping to hear your opinions. Is the Antique Road Show that you watch a British version? I like to watch that , too, although I have to slip it past my husband. I've never heard of the Bill or Spooks- What are they about? I've never been a big tv watcher either. In fact I grew up without a tv in the house and still much prefer books. My husband, however, loves to watch almost anything on tv. Several years ago I think wrestling was his favorite. Then starting with Ballykissangel and Waiting for God, he became addicted to anything British. This is a big improvement over watching wrestling! Actually since we moved to Virginia, I'm not even sure he can still get wrestling on TV- Whew! So, you can see, getting this list of good selections from you all is my defense against the possibility (probability) of nonstop wrestling or maybe boxing or war movies. And we do love travelogues, but it's very hard to find any worth watching. Any ideas on that? We also love finding shows about gardens, but again, I'm not aware of any particular regularly scheduled ones.
batraveler		#25	[-]
Posts: 1561 (02/22/09 10:00:07) Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	The Two Fat Ladies stopped airing after Jennifer Paterson died several years ago. I had not heard that Clarissa Wright passed away. She became the youngest lawyer in England then followed her passion for cooking. Although an eccentric show, I enjoyed watching it because of the personalities and all the interesting ingredients! It sure sounds like I watch a lot of TV!! I started that mainly after my back injury but hope to get out of the habit when my back is well.
elainesl		#26	[-]
Posts: 12262 (02/22/09 11:50:00) Board Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Cheech, "How Not to Decorate" is on Saturday mornings, on BBC America. I forget the time because I have my DVR set to automatically record it. Each week Colin and Justin enter a home brimming over with bad taste, they implement a decorating plan that sometimes the clients dislike, they have tantrums, as does the painting/electrical/plumbing crew, and then it all comes together, usually, at the end. Then there's a bit at the end when the redecorated home is revisited, and we see that sometimes the owners have reinstalled into the stylish new decor their prized collection of stuffed rabbits or beer mugs.
ChiChi Carbonado		#27	[-]
Posts: 6808 (02/22/09 13:38:04) Administrator MC's Alter-Ego Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I love when they follow up a year later. I would also love to see a show of clips of homeowners who HATED what was done. Not just on that show, but on any of the home decor shows. Thanks for the time -- I'll record it also.
CrowGirl		#28	[-]
Posts: 42 (02/22/09 15:36:08) Winner: Weekly Picture Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I'm partial to: Vicar of Dibley, Absolutely Fabulous and Fawlty Towers (but only in small doses, I don't think I could watch more than one episode in a sitting) for comedy, Life on Mars and MI-5 (which I believe is the North American name given to the show Sheila mentioned as Spooks, if I'm not mistaken) for drama, and Torchwood and Dr. Who for, um, whatever category they would fall into (drama? sci-fi?) I'm also idiotically fond of British property shows. I used to watch House Doctor (not for that frightening Anne Maurice woman but for the lovely and put-upon Alastair Appleton) and Hot Property. I'm now watching Kirsty and Phil on Location, Location, Location and Relocation, Relocation (who picked these titles?).
elainesl		#29	[-]
Posts: 12273 (02/22/09 16:36:22) Board Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I used to love House Doctor, too (it was about people improving their homes just enough to sell them.) I still miss Ground Force and Changing Rooms a lot, because I liked the presenters a lot.
TessieMae		#30	[-]
Posts: 3 (02/22/09 18:09:49) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	My daughter's gotten me addicted to Doctor Who and Torchwood. Since we don't have cable, we've been watching Doctor Who on CBC (so glad we can get that!), but we've had to get Torchwood on Netflix. I'm trying to catch up on the older Doctor Who stuff on Netflix as well. I'll have to see if I can find Colin and Justin on CBC!
ChiChi Carbonado		#31	[-]
Posts: 6810 (02/22/09 19:03:48) Administrator MC's Alter-Ego Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I must confess I've only watched the Dr. Who season with David Tennant. Any opinions on which is best?
Sheila Ritchie		#32	[-]
Posts: 1056 (02/23/09 02:39:52) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Which David Tennant? Which episode? or which Doctor? If the latter, then Tom Baker without a doubt (actually, this is one of those questions repeatedly asked, and the answer is always the Doctor of your youth. Kids today don't rate Tom Baker at all) Two minor corrections:- Clarissa Dickson Wright is (some would say, unfortunately) not dead. She is alive and kicking and propounding her thoroughly illiberal views on everything from Fox Hunting to Capital Punishment and the proper treatment of terrorists. She was the youngest woman ever to be called to the Bar- not the same as the youngest lawyer, but I get the impression I may be splitting hairs here. And your potted history of her, ba, misses out the alcoholism and the bankruptcy. An interesting life. We got back from Perth last night and I went to deal with the photos, when I heard, emanating from the living room, the theme tune for Time Team- which was not due on at that time. This is a new low. KMR had taped both it AND Antiques Road Show. I have no idea how you would get The Bill. It's a police show, and the title is based on the slang for the Metropolitan Police Force
ChiChi Carbonado		#33	[-]
Posts: 6813 (02/23/09 03:42:47) Administrator MC's Alter-Ego Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Yes, I meant which Doctor, Sheila. I never saw the show in my youth so I should be able to form an unbiased adult opinion.
batraveler		#34	[-]
Posts: 1563 (02/23/09 09:47:19) Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Oh, how could I have missed "Location, location, location" or "Relocation, Relocation"? Those are amongst my favourite shows right now. Sheila, I did not realize that about Clarissa - we don't hear of those things here (either that or I'm sheltered!!). It was still an interesting show to watch - not really from a culinary perspective as much as for the lovely kitchens, ingredients, scenery, etc.
Meesthare		#35	[-]
Posts: 550 (02/23/09 11:13:53) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	We also enjoy "Location" and "Relocation." There's a show running now on HGTV Canada called "The Unsellables" with a host called Sophie Allsop, who, it turns out, is the sister of Kirstie Allsop from Loc/Reloc. It's based in Toronto so we enjoy occasional glimpses of our old neighbourhood.
ChinaCat00		#36	[-]
Posts: 3863 (02/23/09 11:33:18) Administrator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I love the recent Doctor Who. I actually really enjoyed Christopher Eccleston, but David Tennant has been great too. I'm bummed that he's not going to make any more (well, one more longish episode, I guess?). I never could get hooked on Torchwood though. And I tried Life on Mars and didn't care for that either. Oh, and Cheech...definitely Tom Baker. He was the best of the previous 7 Doctors, there is no doubt about it. although, I never really enjoyed the older shows as much as the new one. It was a little cheezy and kind of slow at times.
TessieMae		#37	[-]
Posts: 6 (02/23/09 13:13:50) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I haven't seen enough Doctor Whos to form my opinion on who's my favorite yet. I'm still a relatively new fan. My daughter loves David Tennant, but she gives Christopher Eccleston the edge as a bit of a "better" Doctor (only if pushed--she can list out her pro's and con's for each). She hasn't seen any of the previous ones, so a goal we have is to see the old ones and vote on our favorite(s). We're keeping open minds about the upcoming new Doctor.
Sheila Ritchie		#38	[-]
Posts: 1057 (02/23/09 13:42:05) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	As are we all.... I'm not certain he's old enough to be out of school...
y2000k		#39	[-]
Posts: 842 (02/23/09 19:26:50) Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	OMG, I cannot believe I forgot to mention Foyle's War. It truly is one of the best TV series I have ever seen. The basic premise is about Detective Chief Superintendent Foyle solving murder cases in Hastings, but the entire series is set during the WWII years, so while they're solving murders, the plots are intertwined with life on the homefront as well as events during WWII. It is an amazing series and one that I can watch over and over again. The actor who played Foyle, Michael Kitchen, is fantastic. Last Edited By: y2000k 02/23/09 22:19:10. Edited 1 times.
elainesl		#40	[-]
Posts: 12282 (02/23/09 19:50:45) Board Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I've always liked Michael Kitchen. I liked him in Enchanted April and in Reckless.

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