Do you keep TV on for long periods?

Like Ilovecheese my tv switches itself off after being on for a set time. I get a five minute warning of this, and can keep it on by touching a button on the remote.

I have it on for about an hour in the morning whilst having brekkie. BBC news - and this is the only time I watch it 'live'. All other times I watche recorded programmes p-so I watch whatg I want when I want. Lunch time is is something like Sart Trek episode, if I have nothing else on , may have it for an episode of something else I am watching for about an hour. Back on early evening for Doctors whilst I have my tea, and perhjaps an episode of Antique Road Trip. Over to BBC Radio 4 for 6.30pm spot followed bhy The Archers.

My evening watching is similar most evenings. An episode of something like Midsomer Murders, etc. followed by QI extra and Would I lie to you. I like to finish my day on a fun, happy note.

For 15 years I didn’t have a TV and didn’t miss it. I preferred watching favourite DVDs on the computer. Now with current partner we have a huge TV in the living room and bedroom. I am amazed at how noisy it can be and how many depressing/violent programs are on the channels. I also hate the news being on before bed after already having watched it at 6.00pm.! I try and put my earplugs in and do something else! I have come to treasure peace and quiet or the sounds of nature outside.

I watch more TV in the Winter but in Summer it sometimes doesn't go on til about 6pm. Sometimes I do have it on from 3pm til 9pm.

Monday from 6pm is the long TV evening. Otherwise just specific things. They sometimes include binge-watching 5-6 episodes of a series. More than that and DH. goes to sleep so I turn it off.

Very embarrassing nearly all day. Can’t cope with silence, as a child growing up in a disfunctional home with father and stepmother rowing frequently then the silence lasted for days. Am strict about visitors no TV.