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I settled down to watch Hampton Court Flower Show tonight and fell asleep in
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"Kate Morgan" wrote in message o.uk... I settled down to watch Hampton Court Flower Show tonight and fell asleep in the middle, did I miss much ? kate Well for starters you'd have missed Celebrity Master Chef which was on the other side. Nothing to miss there! mark |
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On Jul 9, 9:44*pm, "Kate Morgan" wrote:
I settled down to watch Hampton Court Flower Show tonight and fell asleep in the middle, did I miss much ? Well there was Joe the scarecrow making a scarecrow and when he's finished could we tell the difference? Could we ****! |
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On 2009-07-09 21:44:20 +0100, "Kate Morgan" said:
I settled down to watch Hampton Court Flower Show tonight and fell asleep in the middle, did I miss much ? kate Nothing. Other than a side visit to us to see how irritated we were. Isn't it *awful*?! -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com Shrubs & perennials. Tender & exotics. South Devon |
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"Kate Morgan" wrote k... I settled down to watch Hampton Court Flower Show tonight and fell asleep in the middle, did I miss much ? I recorded it so will watch it later, tomorrow or so. They were filming Joe and Rachael whilst we were there yesterday. Rachael was on the Austin Roses stand trying to get enough space to film and Joe was nearby talking to showgoers. -- Regards Bob Hobden just W. of London |
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"Kate Morgan" wrote in message
o.uk... I settled down to watch Hampton Court Flower Show tonight and fell asleep in the middle, did I miss much ? kate Well if you fell asleep in the middle, I guess you missed half. -- Mike The Royal Naval Electrical Branch Association www.rneba.org.uk |
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I settled down to watch Hampton Court Flower Show tonight and fell asleep
in the middle, did I miss much ? kate Well if you fell asleep in the middle, I guess you missed half. -- Mike Oh well, it sounds like the half I missed wasn't much good but I will try again tonight :-) sleepy kate |
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"Kate Morgan" wrote in message o.uk... I settled down to watch Hampton Court Flower Show tonight and fell asleep in the middle, did I miss much ? kate Well if you fell asleep in the middle, I guess you missed half. -- Mike Oh well, it sounds like the half I missed wasn't much good but I will try again tonight :-) sleepy kate Have kip this afternoon and see if you can stay awake then ;-) -- Mike The Royal Naval Electrical Branch Association www.rneba.org.uk |
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"Kate Morgan" wrote in message o.uk... I settled down to watch Hampton Court Flower Show tonight and fell asleep in the middle, did I miss much ? I don't know, because I switched it off. Gardening on the television's about on a par with a slug in a lettuce as far as I'm concerned. |
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"BAC" wrote in message ... "Kate Morgan" wrote in message o.uk... I settled down to watch Hampton Court Flower Show tonight and fell asleep in the middle, did I miss much ? I don't know, because I switched it off. Gardening on the television's about on a par with a slug in a lettuce as far as I'm concerned. I date the decline from the departure of Monty Don. I know a lot of people don't like him but Gardener's World was terrific when he was fronting it. R. |
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"Bob Hobden" wrote "Kate Morgan" wrote k... I settled down to watch Hampton Court Flower Show tonight and fell asleep in the middle, did I miss much ? I recorded it so will watch it later, tomorrow or so. [...] Last night's was the first one I'd managed to catch and I felt rather disappointed. The best parts were about the Beekeeper's Garden (just lovely and what a well-done mosaic), the old rose species, some pieces about a few of the other show gardens, and whenever they fitted in the odd clips about new or newish varieties of plants (I wish there'd been more and Carol K doing the presenting). Whatever was all that pizza-making with Matthew Wilson and the irritating Rachel for? That seems like a waste of screen time to me. If it was because they had to be undercover to record as there seemed to be a heavy shower going on outside at the time, it would have been more interesting to have shown some pre-recorded session about new plant varieties and the nurseries who raised them. I don't mind Joe Swift when he's enthusing about design or planting but could do without all the knockabout, 'innit all a laff guv' nonsense. Yes gardening can be fun, but that just *grates* on me. -- Sue |
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"Ragnar" wrote I date the decline from the departure of Monty Don. I know a lot of people don't like him but Gardener's World was terrific when he was fronting it. I liked his style and do so agree. GW is far too dumbed-down and lightweight now. -- Sue |
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"Kate Morgan" wrote in message o.uk... I settled down to watch Hampton Court Flower Show tonight and fell asleep in the middle, did I miss much ? Join the club, not so much Hampton Court Flower Show but almost everything I need to watch! I have taken to recording everything I want to watch so I can 'rewind' and catch up later! kate |
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"Ragnar" wrote in message ... "BAC" wrote in message ... "Kate Morgan" wrote in message o.uk... I settled down to watch Hampton Court Flower Show tonight and fell asleep in the middle, did I miss much ? I don't know, because I switched it off. Gardening on the television's about on a par with a slug in a lettuce as far as I'm concerned. I date the decline from the departure of Monty Don. I know a lot of people don't like him but Gardener's World was terrific when he was fronting it. Monty's show was very much better (than the current 'matey', dumbed down, load of ********), IMO. I just can't bring myself to watch it. On a par with Titchbrain and Dimmo's Ground Force, real 'foot through the screen' material. Bring back Percy Thrower, I say :-) |
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I settled down to watch Hampton Court Flower Show tonight and fell asleep in the middle, did I miss much ? kate Well if you fell asleep in the middle, I guess you missed half. -- Mike Oh well, it sounds like the half I missed wasn't much good but I will try again tonight :-) sleepy kate Have kip this afternoon and see if you can stay awake then ;-) -- Mike Thats a good idea Mike, I will go now and take an alarm clock with me :-) kate |
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"BAC" wrote in message ... "Ragnar" wrote in message ... "BAC" wrote in message ... "Kate Morgan" wrote in message o.uk... I settled down to watch Hampton Court Flower Show tonight and fell asleep in the middle, did I miss much ? I don't know, because I switched it off. Gardening on the television's about on a par with a slug in a lettuce as far as I'm concerned. I date the decline from the departure of Monty Don. I know a lot of people don't like him but Gardener's World was terrific when he was fronting it. Monty's show was very much better (than the current 'matey', dumbed down, load of ********), IMO. I just can't bring myself to watch it. On a par with Titchbrain and Dimmo's Ground Force, real 'foot through the screen' material. Bring back Percy Thrower, I say :-) It's all of a piece with the BBC's attitude to program making now. Gardening programs for people who don't like gardening, classical music programes interrupted by mindless blather (to suit viewers with an attention span of approx 5 seconds), cookery programs for people who don't like cooking (e.g. Masterchef), pulp science fiction for people who don't like science (e.g. Horizon). These days it is far more important to entertain than to instruct. Rant over |
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"Sue" wrote after "Bob Hobden" wrote "Kate Morgan" wrote k... I settled down to watch Hampton Court Flower Show tonight and fell asleep in the middle, did I miss much ? I recorded it so will watch it later, tomorrow or so. [...] Last night's was the first one I'd managed to catch and I felt rather disappointed. The best parts were about the Beekeeper's Garden (just lovely and what a well-done mosaic), the old rose species, some pieces about a few of the other show gardens, and whenever they fitted in the odd clips about new or newish varieties of plants (I wish there'd been more and Carol K doing the presenting). Whatever was all that pizza-making with Matthew Wilson and the irritating Rachel for? That seems like a waste of screen time to me. If it was because they had to be undercover to record as there seemed to be a heavy shower going on outside at the time, it would have been more interesting to have shown some pre-recorded session about new plant varieties and the nurseries who raised them. I don't mind Joe Swift when he's enthusing about design or planting but could do without all the knockabout, 'innit all a laff guv' nonsense. Yes gardening can be fun, but that just *grates* on me. To be honest I don't mind any of them but that isn't the same as liking them. I certainly don't find Rachael irritating, she's better looking in real life BTW. :-) It's some of the things they have to present that get me annoyed. -- Regards Bob Hobden just W. of London |
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In message , Kate
Morgan writes I settled down to watch Hampton Court Flower Show tonight and fell asleep in the middle, did I miss much ? kate The 2nd half? -- hugh It may be more complicated but is it better? |
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On Jul 10, 2:41*pm, "Ragnar" wrote:
Rant over- Oh no it isn't! My complaint is that the one thing that is LACKING from television programmes IS entertainment. |
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On 10 July, 14:41, "Ragnar" wrote:
"BAC" wrote in message It's all of a piece with the BBC's attitude to program making now. Gardening programs for people who don't like gardening, classical music programes interrupted by mindless blather (to suit viewers with an attention span of approx 5 seconds), cookery programs for people who don't like cooking (e.g. Masterchef), pulp science fiction for people who don't like science (e.g. Horizon). These days it is far more important to entertain than to instruct. A lot to do with the fact that TV execs tend to be young and arrogant and believe that those who watch TV are morons or deserve to be treated as such. So "we'll give them as much reality TV, soaps and repeats we can broadcast and the masses will be happy," |
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"Frank Booth Snr" wrote in message
... On 10 July, 14:41, "Ragnar" wrote: "BAC" wrote in message It's all of a piece with the BBC's attitude to program making now. Gardening programs for people who don't like gardening, classical music programes interrupted by mindless blather (to suit viewers with an attention span of approx 5 seconds), cookery programs for people who don't like cooking (e.g. Masterchef), pulp science fiction for people who don't like science (e.g. Horizon). These days it is far more important to entertain than to instruct. A lot to do with the fact that TV execs tend to be young and arrogant and believe that those who watch TV are morons or deserve to be treated as such. So "we'll give them as much reality TV, soaps and repeats we can broadcast and the masses will be happy," Have you seen the rescheduling of the soaps? Even Corrie Street is being moved!! ""Thursday Nite is Soaps Nite" :-((((((( This newsgroup will be quiet! -- Mike The Royal Naval Electrical Branch Association www.rneba.org.uk |
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"'Mike'" wrote in message ... "Frank Booth Snr" wrote in message ... On 10 July, 14:41, "Ragnar" wrote: "BAC" wrote in message It's all of a piece with the BBC's attitude to program making now. Gardening programs for people who don't like gardening, classical music programes interrupted by mindless blather (to suit viewers with an attention span of approx 5 seconds), cookery programs for people who don't like cooking (e.g. Masterchef), pulp science fiction for people who don't like science (e.g. Horizon). These days it is far more important to entertain than to instruct. A lot to do with the fact that TV execs tend to be young and arrogant and believe that those who watch TV are morons or deserve to be treated as such. So "we'll give them as much reality TV, soaps and repeats we can broadcast and the masses will be happy," Have you seen the rescheduling of the soaps? Even Corrie Street is being moved!! ""Thursday Nite is Soaps Nite" :-((((((( Corrie isn't a soap, it's a documentary. mark |
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"mark" wrote in message
o.uk... "'Mike'" wrote in message ... "Frank Booth Snr" wrote in message ... On 10 July, 14:41, "Ragnar" wrote: "BAC" wrote in message It's all of a piece with the BBC's attitude to program making now. Gardening programs for people who don't like gardening, classical music programes interrupted by mindless blather (to suit viewers with an attention span of approx 5 seconds), cookery programs for people who don't like cooking (e.g. Masterchef), pulp science fiction for people who don't like science (e.g. Horizon). These days it is far more important to entertain than to instruct. A lot to do with the fact that TV execs tend to be young and arrogant and believe that those who watch TV are morons or deserve to be treated as such. So "we'll give them as much reality TV, soaps and repeats we can broadcast and the masses will be happy," Have you seen the rescheduling of the soaps? Even Corrie Street is being moved!! ""Thursday Nite is Soaps Nite" :-((((((( Corrie isn't a soap, it's a documentary. mark and there isn't a clique on this newsgroup. -- Mike The Royal Naval Electrical Branch Association www.rneba.org.uk |
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"mark" wrote in message o.uk... Corrie isn't a soap, it's a documentary. LOL nice one, mark:) You have been listening to Enzo I can see:)) |
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, Frank Booth Snr writes On 10 July, 14:41, "Ragnar" wrote: "BAC" wrote in message It's all of a piece with the BBC's attitude to program making now. Gardening programs for people who don't like gardening, classical music programes interrupted by mindless blather (to suit viewers with an attention span of approx 5 seconds), cookery programs for people who don't like cooking (e.g. Masterchef), pulp science fiction for people who don't like science (e.g. Horizon). These days it is far more important to entertain than to instruct. A lot to do with the fact that TV execs tend to be young and arrogant and believe that those who watch TV are morons or deserve to be treated as such. So "we'll give them as much reality TV, soaps and repeats we can broadcast and the masses will be happy," I used to watch Coronation Street and East Enders regularly but haven't bothered for about 7 years. On the rare occasions I have been subjected to them, they are not as good as they used to be, the scriptwriting has deteriorated and they are now boring. The Archers, I have managed to stay with but even that is irritating at times. However, as it only lasts 15 minutes the boredom factor doesn't have time to set in before deciding to switch off the radio and you don't have to sit glued a screen like a moron. If you are lonely, then I suppose these things fill a gap but each to his own. If people want to waste their lives watching tripe, they are the ones paying their licence fee, so let them get on with it. Of course, the answer lies that little on-off switch. Works wonders for getting a life :) -- June Hughes |
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"June Hughes" wrote in message
... Of course, the answer lies that little on-off switch. Works wonders for getting a life :) -- June Hughes I am afraid that there are many people who do not know what this little switch is for. How many readers admit to switching the TV on in the morning and it stays on all day and only goes off at bedtime? Yes there are households like that AND have two/three TVs in other rooms. I have seen them. (Rather like people who do not know how to snip previous postings) -- Mike The Royal Naval Electrical Branch Association www.rneba.org.uk |
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June Hughes wrote:
I used to watch Coronation Street and East Enders regularly but haven't bothered for about 7 years. My wife used to be an avid follower of Coronation Street but stopped watching it many years ago when the story lines started getting more and more outrageous to compete with similarly over the top scripts on the other soaps. Has Ken Barlow been kidnapped by aliens yet? We watch very little TV nowadays; not much of interest or what we would call "entertainment". News and the occasional film and gardening program. -- David in Normandy. To e-mail you must include the password FROG on the subject line, or it will be automatically deleted by a filter and not reach my inbox. |
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writes June Hughes wrote: I used to watch Coronation Street and East Enders regularly but haven't bothered for about 7 years. My wife used to be an avid follower of Coronation Street but stopped watching it many years ago when the story lines started getting more and more outrageous to compete with similarly over the top scripts on the other soaps. Has Ken Barlow been kidnapped by aliens yet? We watch very little TV nowadays; not much of interest or what we would call "entertainment". News and the occasional film and gardening program. The Proms are good, along with some documentaries, and Barry watches sport incessantly, although Sky TV have just announced that they are going to charge extra for channels such as Dave, etc. As I don't watch Sky, I couldn't care less but Bas expressed annoyance and I don't blame him. -- June Hughes |
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On Jul 13, 11:46*am, David in Normandy
wrote: June Hughes wrote: I used to watch Coronation Street and East Enders regularly but haven't bothered for about 7 years. My wife used to be an avid follower of Coronation Street but stopped watching it many years ago when the story lines started getting more and more outrageous to compete with similarly over the top scripts on the other soaps. Has Ken Barlow been kidnapped by aliens yet? We watch very little TV nowadays; not much of interest or what we would call "entertainment". News and the occasional film and gardening program. -- David in Normandy. * * *To e-mail you must include the password FROG on the * *subject line, or it will be automatically deleted * *by a filter and not reach my inbox. I like Eastenders, it is my moment of light entertainment, rather like fictional books. Alas, rarely, do I have time to sit and look at a lot of telly, I have to remind myself if there is a prog I want to see. I suppose usenet has taken over a lot of what the t.v. does, look at how many people post every day and sometimes all day!!!!!! Now I have to Google a recipe, so that's my usenet fix until tonight, maybe :-) Judith |
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On 2009-07-13 11:46:05 +0100, David in Normandy
said: June Hughes wrote: I used to watch Coronation Street and East Enders regularly but haven't bothered for about 7 years. My wife used to be an avid follower of Coronation Street but stopped watching it many years ago when the story lines started getting more and more outrageous to compete with similarly over the top scripts on the other soaps. Has Ken Barlow been kidnapped by aliens yet? We watch very little TV nowadays; not much of interest or what we would call "entertainment". News and the occasional film and gardening program. We enjoy Ladies of Letters, Doc Martin, New Tricks (a do-not-miss for us) Hope Springs, House (occasionally) University Challenge, Waking the Dead, Wycliffe and little else. We're looking forward to next Sunday's new series of All The Queen's Horses hosted by A. Titchmarsh. I find those behind the scenes type programmes fascinating and still remember enjoying the series on the Royal Opera House many years ago. We sometimes watch the re-runs of e.g. Last of the Summer Wine and series of that sort but it does very mildly irritate us that we've already paid to watch them once! We didn't bother to watch any more of the Hampton Court Flower Show, I'm afraid - couldn't really see the point. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com Shrubs & perennials. Tender & exotics. South Devon |
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In message , Sacha
writes On 2009-07-13 11:46:05 +0100, David in Normandy said: June Hughes wrote: I used to watch Coronation Street and East Enders regularly but haven't bothered for about 7 years. My wife used to be an avid follower of Coronation Street but stopped watching it many years ago when the story lines started getting more and more outrageous to compete with similarly over the top scripts on the other soaps. Has Ken Barlow been kidnapped by aliens yet? We watch very little TV nowadays; not much of interest or what we would call "entertainment". News and the occasional film and gardening program. We enjoy Ladies of Letters, Doc Martin, New Tricks (a do-not-miss for us) Hope Springs, House (occasionally) University Challenge, Waking the Dead, Wycliffe and little else. We're looking forward to next Sunday's new series of All The Queen's Horses hosted by A. Titchmarsh. I find those behind the scenes type programmes fascinating and still remember enjoying the series on the Royal Opera House many years ago. We sometimes watch the re-runs of e.g. Last of the Summer Wine and series of that sort but it does very mildly irritate us that we've already paid to watch them once! We didn't bother to watch any more of the Hampton Court Flower Show, I'm afraid - couldn't really see the point. New Tricks, University Challenge, QI, The Proms, Reading Festival (when it is on next month), newsnight and the men like the dreaded Top Gear, which I hate. I have to admit to enjoying Cranford but only by purchasing the DVD after the event. I also like Geoffrey Hamilton but that is also a DVD. (Well, it would be, wouldn't it). The Lucia series but yet again I didn't see it when it was on TV but bought the videos then the DVDs when they came out. I wouldn't dream of turning on the TV first thing in the morning except in an emergency (such as 7/7, when I couldn't get to work and wanted to know why). I am a sad old bat. -- June Hughes |
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In message , June Hughes
writes University Challenge, QI, Yes and yes the men like the dreaded Top Gear, which I hate. You have to watch it as slapstick comedy, and it can be hilarious, even if you're only laughing AT the three boys. They interact like most lads do, at least that's how my mates did, exposing each other's idiosyncrasies and flaws. -- Gordon H Remove "invalid" to reply |
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On 2009-07-13 13:06:00 +0100, June Hughes
said: In message , Sacha writes On 2009-07-13 11:46:05 +0100, David in Normandy said: June Hughes wrote: I used to watch Coronation Street and East Enders regularly but haven't bothered for about 7 years. My wife used to be an avid follower of Coronation Street but stopped watching it many years ago when the story lines started getting more and more outrageous to compete with similarly over the top scripts on the other soaps. Has Ken Barlow been kidnapped by aliens yet? We watch very little TV nowadays; not much of interest or what we would call "entertainment". News and the occasional film and gardening program. We enjoy Ladies of Letters, Doc Martin, New Tricks (a do-not-miss for us) Hope Springs, House (occasionally) University Challenge, Waking the Dead, Wycliffe and little else. We're looking forward to next Sunday's new series of All The Queen's Horses hosted by A. Titchmarsh. I find those behind the scenes type programmes fascinating and still remember enjoying the series on the Royal Opera House many years ago. We sometimes watch the re-runs of e.g. Last of the Summer Wine and series of that sort but it does very mildly irritate us that we've already paid to watch them once! We didn't bother to watch any more of the Hampton Court Flower Show, I'm afraid - couldn't really see the point. New Tricks, University Challenge, QI, The Proms, Reading Festival (when it is on next month), newsnight and the men like the dreaded Top Gear, which I hate. I have to admit to enjoying Cranford but only by purchasing the DVD after the event. I also like Geoffrey Hamilton but that is also a DVD. (Well, it would be, wouldn't it). The Lucia series but yet again I didn't see it when it was on TV but bought the videos then the DVDs when they came out. I wouldn't dream of turning on the TV first thing in the morning except in an emergency (such as 7/7, when I couldn't get to work and wanted to know why). I am a sad old bat. I loved Mapp & Lucia, saw it first time around and watched it again on DVD, then re-read the books, just for good measure. My men like Top Gear but it makes cringe, though I do find Jeremy Clarkson's books funny. But their behaviour on tv is just too much of the overgrown schoolboy having fun and us paying for it. Loved Cranford and always enjoy the Jane Austen adaptations. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com Shrubs & perennials. Tender & exotics. South Devon |
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On Jul 13, 12:31*pm, Sacha wrote:
On 2009-07-13 11:46:05 +0100, David in Normandy said: June Hughes wrote: I used to watch Coronation Street and East Enders regularly but haven't bothered for about 7 years. My wife used to be an avid follower of Coronation Street but stopped watching it many years ago when the story lines started getting more and more outrageous to compete with similarly over the top scripts on the other soaps. Has Ken Barlow been kidnapped by aliens yet? We watch very little TV nowadays; not much of interest or what we would call "entertainment". News and the occasional film and gardening program. We enjoy Ladies of Letters, Doc Martin, New Tricks (a do-not-miss for us) Hope Springs, House (occasionally) University Challenge, Waking the Dead, Wycliffe and little else. *We're looking forward to next Sunday's new series of All The Queen's Horses hosted by A. Titchmarsh. *I find those behind the scenes type programmes fascinating and still remember enjoying the series on the Royal Opera House many years ago. *We sometimes watch the re-runs of e.g. Last of the Summer Wine and series of that sort but it does very mildly irritate us that we've already paid to watch them once! We didn't bother to watch any more of the Hampton Court Flower Show, I'm afraid - couldn't really see the point. -- Sachawww.hillhousenursery.com Shrubs & perennials. Tender & exotics. South Devon I love Doc Martin but have missed a bit of it. I like a few of those you mention but again, there's not much continuity if I forget when they are on:-). Now I'm off to swim, the courgette and carrot soup is made and the Ratouille is simmering nicely. Time for a swim, walk Lottie, swim again as the heat is overpowering. When I say swim, I mean walk around the shallow end until cool; then do a couple of very slow lengths, well, mustn't get hot again, innit. Judith |
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In message , Sacha
writes I loved Mapp & Lucia, saw it first time around and watched it again on DVD, then re-read the books, just for good measure. My men like Top Gear but it makes cringe, though I do find Jeremy Clarkson's books funny. But their behaviour on tv is just too much of the overgrown schoolboy having fun and us paying for it. Loved Cranford and always enjoy the Jane Austen adaptations. Lucia is such an arch snob but I like her for all that. A very dear friend lives near Rye, where many of the stories are set, and I love going there. I had forgotten about the Jane Austin series' (can't think of the plural of series atm). I rather like period drama but after watching the Cranford DVD, I read Mrs Gaskell's book and was surprised to find several characters and stories that were on the DVD but not in the book. -- June Hughes |
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On 2009-07-13 16:21:59 +0100, June Hughes
said: In message , Sacha writes I loved Mapp & Lucia, saw it first time around and watched it again on DVD, then re-read the books, just for good measure. My men like Top Gear but it makes cringe, though I do find Jeremy Clarkson's books funny. But their behaviour on tv is just too much of the overgrown schoolboy having fun and us paying for it. Loved Cranford and always enjoy the Jane Austen adaptations. Lucia is such an arch snob but I like her for all that. A very dear friend lives near Rye, where many of the stories are set, and I love going there. I had forgotten about the Jane Austin series' (can't think of the plural of series atm). I rather like period drama but after watching the Cranford DVD, I read Mrs Gaskell's book and was surprised to find several characters and stories that were on the DVD but not in the book. If Lucia wasn't like that with her "un po di musica" etc. it would lose half its fun, IMO. She was the Mrs Buckett of her time but more finely drawn. It's their pretensions that make them both so funny and so endearing. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com Shrubs & perennials. Tender & exotics. South Devon |
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"June Hughes" wrote in message ... In message , Frank Booth Snr writes On 10 July, 14:41, "Ragnar" wrote: "BAC" wrote in message It's all of a piece with the BBC's attitude to program making now. Gardening programs for people who don't like gardening, classical music programes interrupted by mindless blather (to suit viewers with an attention span of approx 5 seconds), cookery programs for people who don't like cooking (e.g. Masterchef), pulp science fiction for people who don't like science (e.g. Horizon). These days it is far more important to entertain than to instruct. A lot to do with the fact that TV execs tend to be young and arrogant and believe that those who watch TV are morons or deserve to be treated as such. So "we'll give them as much reality TV, soaps and repeats we can broadcast and the masses will be happy," I used to watch Coronation Street and East Enders regularly but haven't bothered for about 7 years. On the rare occasions I have been subjected to them, they are not as good as they used to be, the scriptwriting has deteriorated and they are now boring. The Archers, I have managed to stay with but even that is irritating at times. However, as it only lasts 15 minutes the boredom factor doesn't have time to set in before deciding to switch off the radio and you don't have to sit glued a screen like a moron. If you are lonely, then I suppose these things fill a gap but each to his own. If people want to waste their lives watching tripe, they are the ones paying their licence fee, so let them get on with it. Of course, the answer lies that little on-off switch. Works wonders for getting a life :) I now always record these programmes, on a digital recorder, works wonders. I can increase the speed the programme is being played back and really fast forward the adverts. |
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writes On 2009-07-13 16:21:59 +0100, June Hughes said: In message , Sacha writes I loved Mapp & Lucia, saw it first time around and watched it again on DVD, then re-read the books, just for good measure. My men like Top Gear but it makes cringe, though I do find Jeremy Clarkson's books funny. But their behaviour on tv is just too much of the overgrown schoolboy having fun and us paying for it. Loved Cranford and always enjoy the Jane Austen adaptations. Lucia is such an arch snob but I like her for all that. A very dear friend lives near Rye, where many of the stories are set, and I love going there. I had forgotten about the Jane Austin series' (can't think of the plural of series atm). I rather like period drama but after watching the Cranford DVD, I read Mrs Gaskell's book and was surprised to find several characters and stories that were on the DVD but not in the book. If Lucia wasn't like that with her "un po di musica" etc. it would lose half its fun, IMO. She was the Mrs Buckett of her time but more finely drawn. It's their pretensions that make them both so funny and so endearing. Yes indeed. I have just returned from a meeting and am supposed to be watching a DVD Barry bought called Black Books, which is the whole series by that name. I had never heard of it before but Barry thinks it is terrific and has watched episode one. He's expecting me to watch it whilst he is out this evening so that we can watch the rest of the series together. I feel like putting Lucia on now, so when he asks whether or not I have watched Black Books, I shall blame you :) -- June Hughes |
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In message , alan.holmes
writes "June Hughes" wrote in message ... In message , Frank Booth Snr writes On 10 July, 14:41, "Ragnar" wrote: "BAC" wrote in message It's all of a piece with the BBC's attitude to program making now. Gardening programs for people who don't like gardening, classical music programes interrupted by mindless blather (to suit viewers with an attention span of approx 5 seconds), cookery programs for people who don't like cooking (e.g. Masterchef), pulp science fiction for people who don't like science (e.g. Horizon). These days it is far more important to entertain than to instruct. A lot to do with the fact that TV execs tend to be young and arrogant and believe that those who watch TV are morons or deserve to be treated as such. So "we'll give them as much reality TV, soaps and repeats we can broadcast and the masses will be happy," I used to watch Coronation Street and East Enders regularly but haven't bothered for about 7 years. On the rare occasions I have been subjected to them, they are not as good as they used to be, the scriptwriting has deteriorated and they are now boring. The Archers, I have managed to stay with but even that is irritating at times. However, as it only lasts 15 minutes the boredom factor doesn't have time to set in before deciding to switch off the radio and you don't have to sit glued a screen like a moron. If you are lonely, then I suppose these things fill a gap but each to his own. If people want to waste their lives watching tripe, they are the ones paying their licence fee, so let them get on with it. Of course, the answer lies that little on-off switch. Works wonders for getting a life :) I now always record these programmes, on a digital recorder, works wonders. I can increase the speed the programme is being played back and really fast forward the adverts. I don't think we have one of those, Alan. -- June Hughes |
Oh Dear :-( now OT
In message , alan.holmes
writes I now always record these programmes, on a digital recorder, works wonders. I can increase the speed the programme is being played back and really fast forward the adverts. I do that with quite a few programmes, especially sports programmes where the talking heads take up too high a proportion of the time. Currently using the method to watch Tour de France. Lance Armstrong is reasonably well placed after the first week, though not leading. He may make an effort in the tough mountain stages soon to come, if he still has the legs for it. -- Gordon H Remove "invalid" to reply |
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