Oh No!! They were my favourite Gogglebox family.

Katy I agree it's less spontaneous.

I can't beleve that Sandy and Sandra are only 4 years apart age wise; I always thought of the chubby one as being much, much older. I do love them though.

This is the first year I have seen it. And only started watching because one of my children likes it.
I couldnt get into it at first, as I couldnt get used to the idea of us watching tv watching others watching tv. [I realise that that is probably not an original thought!]

That's the chap merlot ! Never utters a word!

I thoroughly enjoy Gogglebox, although usually I avoid reality tv like the plague. There was an entertaining article in the Telegraph when Judith Woods went to meet Steph and Dom, they clearly adore each other.

DD says that one of the reasons she likes Gogglebox is that everyone is nice to eachother.

I think she has a point. We see so many fictional families being utterly vile that it's quite heartwarming to spend an hour with people like the Siddiquis, (so polite) Steph and Dom, Leo and June and the Tappers - even though I think their daughter really ought to take her thumb out of her mouth and sit up straight

Oh yes - and she's such a daddy's girl, isn't she?

Oh I'm so glad you all like it. I really enjoy it. But was afraid it might be like admitting that I enjoy big brother. Lots of my friends and colleagues just think I've got no taste.

Grannyknot - They have changed it slightly from everyone just watching TV and commenting and added a few things like Leon shouting from the kitchen to June, when she is reading the paper (ie not watching the TV at all) and everyone looks a bit smarter. I still like it though and most of the characters

I will happily admit to no taste! I really dont care! I gave up on having pride years ago.

I don't like reality TV shows usually. I don't even watch TGBBO! Maybe sometimes a bit of Ben Fogle... But Gogglebox is different, it's genuinely funny

We don't watch any reality either, but as you say Gogglebox is different.

Does anyone watch a tv programme and secretly fantasise that they're being filmed for Gogglebox [ie try to think of witty things to say about it]?

Noooo. I have both a lack of imagination. And a lack of a sense of humour.

DH is very outspoken in his criticism where the telly is concerned. I often think, Thank God we're not on Gogglebox!

I often wonder what the 'celebrities' think if they watch it. Someone (usually Leon) says ' I can't stand him' or 'he/she is rubbish/talentless etc'.
Comments me and DH are always coming out with!

Although I have watched this from the start and thoroughly enjoyed it, I have been wondering whether it is beginning to run its course and not be able to sustain another series without becoming too predictable. The only other reality show is watch is Strictly.