Favourite Television Viewing

[1938 Observer]

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Here is Helen Mirren in a recent film........we just watched it two days ago......and really enjoyed it :cool::cool:

State of Play- Political Thriller

Release date: April 17, 2009

Genre: Political thriller

Cast: Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Robin Wright Penn, Jason Bateman, Jeff Daniels and Helen Mirren

[1938 Observer]

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Helen Mirren is a great Actress..........

Helen Mirren - Age Of Consent

Age of Consent, 1969, by Michael Powell

[Marie]

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Helen Mirren Prime Suspect.

[Euan]

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Here's a show i wouldn't miss for anything...even now if they put it back on...

[sandyc]

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Good question! Was it translated into German or sold as is? It would be hard to appreciate fully unless you were English speaking.

Cheers,

Hugh

I do believe it was translated into German...
Not too sure how well the "language comedy" would translate.
Sandy

[1938 Observer]

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And now to cross to Foreign parts :shamrock: :laugh2:

Ballykissangel-Opening scene

We meet Peter, Liam, Donal, Brendan, a confessional falling from the sky--and also one of the best theme songs ever written.

Ballykissangel Funniest Moments - 'For One Night Only'

Ballykissangel Funniest Moments - 'The Reckoning'

Some of the funniest moments from the Ballykissangel episode 'The Reckoning'. I always forget in all the Peter and Assumpta drama that it's actually one of the funniest episodes.

I love the judge in this - wish he'd been in every episode. But remember - "it was a private party"!

[Alastair]

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This one I remember and I was a regular viewer at the time it was on.

Alastair

[1938 Observer]

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Here is one that is really funny.........the cast is top class and they have all appeared in many other great TV series over the years.


The Good Life: Series 1 Episode 1 (Part 1 of 3)

*Plough Your Own Furrow*

Sick of his job, Tom resigns and with his wife, Barbara, decides to give self-sufficiency a go by turning their garden into a farm.

The Good Life: Series 1 Episode 2 (Part 3 of 3)

*Say Little Hen ...*

Barbara and Tom are starting up their menagerie by bringing home a goat for milk. Meanwhile, Margo is concerned for their neighbours' decision to go self-sufficient. In an attempt to get Tom back to work, Jerry invites his boss round for dinner with the Goods.

There are plenty of episodes on Youtube :cool:

[Hugh]

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Incidentally did anyone notice that "Allo, Allo" was sold to German TV not that long ago? I wonder what the reaction was to it over there~~~?
Sandy

Good question! Was it translated into German or sold as is? It would be hard to appreciate fully unless you were English speaking.

Cheers,

Hugh

[sandyc]

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I did see many of the "Larkrise" episodes (the boss likes them~~). The actors are mostly well known and respected. We just seem to get so many of this type of show and that is what makes me stop watching~~~

This weekend we have another new Taggart, and a new Last of the Summer Wine.
These will be the last series of these shows, but I am sure they will be around in reruns for many years to come.

Incidentally did anyone notice that "Allo, Allo" was sold to German TV not that long ago? I wonder what the reaction was to it over there~~~?
Sandy

[Marie]

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We watch them too and enjoyed them..

[Hugh]

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And how about the British comedies. We always watch 'Allo, 'Allo, Keeping up Appearances, Are You Being Served, and possibly some others.

Cheers,

Hugh

[1938 Observer]

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Hi Gordon, these are all great shows.
Personally I am not too fond of the "period" shows BUT they are very well done...
Sandy

Sandy,

Here is a period piece for you............something different..........

Lark Rise to Candleford
Adaptation of Flora Thompson's memoir of her Oxfordshire childhood, set in the small hamlet of Lark Rise and the wealthier neighbouring market town, Candleford, at the end of the 19th Century.
Lark Rise to Candleford depicts the last bright flickering of a now-vanished way of life, as Victorian England reaches into the 20th Century.

Rich, funny and emotional, this series follows the relationship of two contrasting communities: Lark Rise, the small hamlet gently holding on to the past and Candleford, the small market town bustling into the future. Seen through the eyes of young Laura, their inhabitants endure many upheavals and struggles as the inevitable change comes; their stories by turn poignant, spirited and uplifting.




Lark Rise to Candleford - Ep 1 Part 1

Lark Rise to Candleford - Ep 1 Part 2

[sandyc]

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Hi Gordon, these are all great shows.
Personally I am not too fond of the "period" shows BUT they are very well done...
Sandy

[Hugh]

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Frost was very hard to beat but Morse was very good too.
It is just the style of programme that the US makers just cannot replicate.
Good grief we even watched a new Heartbeat at the weekend too.
Betty used to hate that show but with all the crap and so-called Reality TV that we are swamped with she actually enjoyed it.

Sandy

There were some great detective stories in the UK. Also did enjoy the Darling Buds, and fell in love with Catherine Zeta Jones too.

Cheers,

Hugh