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TV shows.

Drewde — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 14:11:56 GMT

We had a Netflix thread recently with some TV recommendations so i thought we should have a dedicated TV thread!

I've been watching the last series of Dexter. Can't say I've been too impressed with it but it looks like the direction they are going for the ending is taking shape.

I'm a big fan of panel shows, so 8 Out of 10 Cats and Would i Lie to You, having gone to see both being recorded. A League Of Their Own being another good one. Any fans?

Breaking Bad is on my to watch list.

Have you been watching anything good lately? Or is there anything on TV on the weekend/through the week you would reccommend us watching?

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jumpsuit — Sat, 17 Aug 2013 12:28:24 GMT

Dexter fan here too

Currently awaitng American Horror Story: Coven which starts in October.

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Drewde — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 12:31:24 GMT

Started watching Fawlty Towers on TV again. Great show.

Any fans?

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jumpsuit — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 12:38:38 GMT

Absolutely!

Although we don't mention Connie Booth in this house - she quite rudely refused to sign an autograph for my wife when she was 9 years old. (Although Una Stubbs, who was accompanying her, kindly did so.) Hooray for Worzel Gummidge.

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Drewde — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 13:36:10 GMT

Bad Connie Booth!

Have you got back into True Blood yet? On to S6 now.

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jumpsuit — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 14:06:34 GMT

Not yet, I'm still catching up with Dexter episodes.

I managed to watch the last season of The Big C. Terrible subject but fantastically written.

I laughed and bawled at the same time.

Unfortunately it strikes a chord in us all I think.

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Drewde — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:42:12 GMT

I've never heard of it. May give it a go.

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jumpsuit — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 18:00:23 GMT

The actress in the picture above won a Golden Globe award for 'Best Actress in a Television Musical or Comedy' in 2011 for her performance in Series 1, the problem is we all know whats going to happen at the end of series 2 lol Golden Globe Award for 'Best Actress in a Television Musical or Comedy' for her performance

Laura Linney Wins Golden Globe for THE BIG C

Golden Globe Award for 'Best Actress in a Television Musical or Comedy' for her performance

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Drewde — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 12:45:25 GMT

Anyone watching anything new?

I'm still sticking with The Walking Dead, even though it's painful viewing.

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Anonymous — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 12:59:23 GMT

Im on The Walking Dead too. Isnt it time for them to move on somewhere else? They have been "stuck" on the same story line/set design/plot for a little while now. What do you take on it? Im trying not to give spoilers out.

Also watching Revolution, and liking it.

And watching Farscape - im about 8 episodes in on Season 1 (never seen it before) and to be honest, its hard watching/painful viewing, and am about to give up on it.

Dont know if anyone seen the South Park parody in regards to Sony's PS4 vs Xbox One.

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StartTheCar — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 14:31:52 GMT

Too many to keep up with, although I am very excited (more than I thought I would be) about Saturdays Dr Who. The beeb are even showing it in 3D I believe.

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Anonymous — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:25:23 GMT

I used to like Dr Who, but an Xmas special a couple of years ago, lost it for me. The flying Sharks was my limit im afraid. As well David Tennant leaving - sadly missed as far as im concerned.

Anyone know of the series Falling Skies and Eureka? Are they any good?

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Drewde — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:37:53 GMT

I've never been into Dr Who.

The first season of Falling Skies is great. Second season was too. S3 fell apart a bit but we'll see where it goes.

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Anonymous — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:43:31 GMT

Falling Skies it is. Had enough of Farscape.

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Catmambo — Sat, 23 Nov 2013 08:32:45 GMT

All these are approved by Catmambo - kiss goodbye to your spare time

House of Cards
Sons of Anarchy
Walking Dead
The Shield
Boardwalk Empire
The Bridge (Broen) - The original Swedish/Danish one rather than the US remake
Breaking Bad - No-one I've introduced this to has not become hooked.
Curb your Enthusiasm
Thick of It - Missed this first time around, but best British comedy since Fawlty Towers
The Pacific (Most expensive Mini series ever made)
Band of Brothers

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Anonymous — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:32:02 GMT

Just watched the first episode of the TV show "Benefits Street". I wanted to see what the fuss is about, and my gawd, what a god awful program that is. Should be renamed "Criminal Street".

If anyone really seriously thinks that this is an accurate portrayal of "life on benefits", I suggest you stop reading the trashing tabloids like the Daily Mail and The Sun.

Disgraceful opportunism which screams "setup" of a subset of society. C4 needs to be on the "naughty step".

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Drewde — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:26:17 GMT

@Catmambo wrote:

All these are approved by Catmambo - kiss goodbye to your spare time

House of Cards

Sons of Anarchy

Walking Dead

The Shield

Boardwalk Empire

The Bridge (Broen) - The original Swedish/Danish one rather than the US remake

Breaking Bad - No-one I've introduced this to has not become hooked.

Curb your Enthusiasm

Thick of It - Missed this first time around, but best British comedy since Fawlty Towers

The Pacific (Most expensive Mini series ever made)

Band of Brothers

I have only seen Walking Dead and Curb from this list. Breaking Bad is on my watchlist.

Have been enjoying Arrow and Grimm lately. Neither are anything special and it's more a you like one episode you'll most likely like them all thing.

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Anonymous — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:39:16 GMT

I loved Breaking Bad - Brilliant show.

A couple of other that are also brilliant

Game Of Thrones
Revolution

Oh did I mention Game of Thrones?

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Drewde — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 13:01:57 GMT

I watched the first season of GoT but wasn't as into it as everyone else is.

Revolution is an odd one. I don't really like it but i still watch every week, usually skipping through a lot of the slow bits.

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Anonymous — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 13:07:31 GMT

Another one for you (and others), if you have not seen it, watch the 3 series Spartacus. Its definately worh the watch, but be warned of the strong language and nudity