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(38 Posts)
numberplease Mon 03-Nov-14 15:57:38

Hopefully there will be new series` of Vera and Shetland, I also enjoyed Our Girl, but it`s too soon to expect another series of that, if there`s going to be another one. I also will be watching Casualty, never miss it, likewise Eastenders, Neighbours and Home and Away.

Galen Mon 03-Nov-14 15:21:05

Grant Hester. Endless repeats of midsummer murders Law and order and Bones (my favourite)

Tegan Mon 03-Nov-14 14:24:50

This is my current viewing. Stay in and 'must watch when they're on' programmes include The Great Design Challenge, Peaky Blinders, The Grayson Perrie programme about identity, Channel 4 Racing and The Detectorists. Programmes I stop at when channel hopping; HIGNFY,QI, Grand Designs [and all similar programmes], Embarrassing Bodies blush, Don't Drop the Baby, Gogglebox, Homes Under the Hammer and Made in Chelsea. Pretty much anything that's on BBC4, especially if Lucy Worsley, Dan Cruickshank or Andrew Graham Dixon are presenting it. As for things on ITV, I now tend to wait and buy the box set as I can't stand having adverts every 10 minutes. Currently planning to buy box sets of Breaking Bad, The Wire and Game of Thrones. Very concerned about what will happen to new comedies [eg Bad Education, Gavin and Stacey] now that BBC3 is closing down. It's ok having lots of channels that show repeats of good programes but someone still has to fork out the money to make those programmes [and take risks doing so] in the first place sad.

glammanana Mon 03-Nov-14 13:12:45

I enjoy most drama's which are true to life and wildlife programmes with the fabulous David Attenborough I like to cosy up and watch all the amazing filming that goes into his documenteries.
Lifestyle programmes such as 60 min makeover but I do think we have to much of the same kind of programmes really.
I enjoy some box sets available but can routinely forget to keep up to date with them.Is there some kind of reminder to give you a nudge to remember.?
Catchup is the best invention ever and I do use it a lot when I am busy with work etc.
I only really watch Coronation Street but that is built into my DNA I think from my mum's side.grin

joannapiano Mon 03-Nov-14 12:34:23

I record The Great British Sewing Bee when it's on, as I find it relaxing to watch, even though my sewing is rotten.
DH and myself are both enjoying Grantchester at the moment. DH watches repeats of New Tricks.
We don't like any Soaps, Reality TV, celebs doing whatever.

gillybob Mon 03-Nov-14 12:28:08

Well it has to be good to tempt me to watch TV as I wouldn't bother otherwise.

Just watched the first episode of The Missing which was right up my street. James Nesbitt doesn't do anything wrong does he? Although I must admit 8 parts is a bit s t r u n g o u t for my liking.

I have a love/hate relationship with Strictly Come Dancing. Love the costumes and the glitz and glamour but hate the twisted voting system.

I also have a deep dark secret that is Coronation Street. shock

janerowena Mon 03-Nov-14 12:09:58

PS also hate how all programmes get shoved aside for SPORT.

DBH asked why, and I asked how he would feel if he had to watch someone knitting or embroidering for three hours. He got the point. I wish others would.

janerowena Mon 03-Nov-14 12:08:15

I wish there were more films.

I wish there were more documentaries (proper ones, not dumbed-down ones) and fewer reality shows.

I like drama and crime best but don't mind the odd comedy sit-com.

Hate soaps. Especially miserable ones where someone has a disaster or an affair every week.

I like the stand-up comedy, QI, most things with Stephen Fry.

I've really loved the imported crime dramas from Scandinavia and Italy. I liked our own Zen too, I was really cross when that was cancelled due to financial problems.

I don't mind the odd sci-fi series, it keeps DBH happy.

I like gardening documentaries rather than 'how to garden', but appreciate the need for them.

I also get a bit fed up with all the cookery programmes, but if it helps to keep people from living on fast foods, ready meals and takeaways I suppose it's a good thing.

Currently love the Grayson Perry series, Grantchester, loved The Code and hope there will be another series, and Dr. Who! Also liked Brian Cox's programme last week, but there were far too many long shots of arabs gazing meaningfully at nothing in particular.

KatyK Mon 03-Nov-14 11:01:42

I enjoy one Soap which is Coronation Street.
I like:

Gritty dramas such as Peaky Blinders
Period dramas, such as Cranford and Lark Rise to Candleford
All those lovely David Attenborough wildlife programmes
Mrs Brown's boys
Mr Khan
Alan Carr Chatty Man (depending on the guests)
Gogglebox
New Tricks
Who Do You Think You are?
Travel programmes such as the one at the moment where the lady is travelling through Italy (Alex somebody) and the cookery/travel ones such as The Hairy Bikers and Gino D'acampo
I dislike anything with whooping and hollering audiences such as Strictly and X Factor.

Teetime Mon 03-Nov-14 10:51:36

I think it might be easier to say what I don't like;-
Game shows
Soaps
Talent shows esp X factor, BGT
Shows where presenters take over from the experts - e.g. Countryfile otherwise known as Blue Peter TV.
Inane comedy shows like Mrs Browns Boys, Boomers Mr Khan.
Sci Fi
Fantasy
Royal Variety Shows

However what I do like are
Quality dramas (non violent)
Films (recently seen Two Faces of January and Gone Girl - needs to be that standard)
Good quality satirical comedy HIGNFY, QI Mock the Week
Alternative comedy - Some Girls Bad Education
Older programmes (often costume) like Forsyte Saga, dane to the Music of time. Brideshead revisited.
Location Location
Antiques Roadshow
What not to wear - brought up to date

Does that help- predictable I should think. smile

Charleygirl Mon 03-Nov-14 09:29:18

Since changeover to HD i am lucky to see any programme because of the poor reception. I live in NW London so heaven help somebody living out in the sticks.

I enjoy Casualty, Lewis, Downton Abbey and any well written murder/mystery. I get 75% of a reception with BBC1 so I watch those programmes but I have to record any I want to watch on ITV, channel 4 etc and even then it is luck if I see the entire programme. I have given up paying for engineers to give me advice (or not).

If I am desperate to see a programme I can catch up on BBC i player but that is not my choice.

jinglbellsfrocks Mon 03-Nov-14 09:17:29

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LucyGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 03-Nov-14 09:13:36

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