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PRINTMISS Sat 02-Jul-16 16:38:58

We have another full week of Sport on t.v. I know a lot of you enjoy your football/tennis/golf - BUT as far as I am concerned it now beyond a joke. I am so pleased we do not pay a t.v. licence.

Legs55 Mon 04-Jul-16 06:33:04

when I moved last year the signal was so bad on some of my favourite channels so my daughter persuaded me to have Sky something I always said I didn't want - it's been brilliant as I can always find something to watch. my "bugbear" is that regular programmes are moved around on BBC & ITV & the TV guides are no help - thank goodness for a daily paper grin

Legs55 Mon 04-Jul-16 06:34:26

oh forgot to say no DH - he always loved the Horse Racing which I also enjoy so no problem there smile

Lilyflower Mon 04-Jul-16 09:51:14

'Power Monkeys, written by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin was hilarious and can be found on Channel Four Catch-up.

Badenkate Mon 04-Jul-16 14:01:15

Agree totally Lilyflower, and there's one more episode to come smile

Linbrikat Mon 04-Jul-16 17:26:52

Sorry but I'm amazed that people are still complaining about Wimbledon being on both main BBC channels. It's ALWAYS been that way ever since BBC2 started over 50 years ago and in those days there were hardly any alternatives - now there are dozens of other channels available to watch. Also, people are always saying that BBC should have a dedicated sports channel. There are lots of reasons why this just isn't possible, one of which is that they simply can't afford to buy enough sport to fill all the hours. Despite what some people seem to think, BBC hardly shows any sport these days!

rubylady Tue 05-Jul-16 03:36:22

I've been glad of the football and the tennis this year. It brings me and my son together to watch something and we have enjoyed many matches, looking forward to the one on Wednesday when he has finished college and we treat ourselves to a Chinese meal and watch the game. Special time together. smile

There are many channels to chose from these days if you don't like the sport.

PRINTMISS Tue 05-Jul-16 07:51:43

I do not think it is so much a question of not liking sport, it is the quantity of it which is really annoying, three channels at the same time, and in the case of some all day long. Obviously a lot of people enjoy their sport, and I would not want to spoil that, but equally many people prefer other things to watch. It is really just unfortunate, I suppose that football and tennis are both happening at the same time.

Nonny Tue 05-Jul-16 08:21:43

I really dislike all sport.Why can't the sport be on one BBC channel and people can watch anything else online.
( Last night - oh goody no sport on BBC1 according to Radio Times!I planned to watch a programme only to find that BBC Scotland had moved it without warning to replace it with yet another debate about Scotland and Brexit.While I have been following all the political debate closely I was cross!!)
I do have catch up TV but I imagine that there are a lot of people who don't have it.

Nonny Tue 05-Jul-16 08:29:04

Thank goodness Sewing Bee was on as advertised to calm me down!!

M0nica Tue 05-Jul-16 09:07:25

.... but half an hour later than usual because of the tennis!

rubylady Wed 06-Jul-16 23:28:34

Andy through, Wales out.