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Auntieflo Sat 08-Sept-18 14:38:54

I have just caught up with last night's Gogglebox, over lunch.
There was a bit about an extreme diet hotel. The woman running it looked familiar, (Galia/Dahlia? russian sounding) and does anyone else think she was in a couple of episodes of Posh Pawn. More money than sense, and I should be doing something sensible, not playing on GN !!

Anniebach Sat 08-Sept-18 14:47:45

I didn’t know it had started Auntieflo. Shall watch it now, I hope Giles and Mary are back

merlotgran Sat 08-Sept-18 15:12:34

Giles and Mary are as lovely and funny as ever, thank goodness. There are some new people and once again they are attempting to introduce a new 'posh' couple.

It just doesn't work for me. Steph and Dom were hilariously OTT. Anyone else just looks like they're trying too hard and are probably the most boring people on earth in real life.

Ailsa43 Sat 08-Sept-18 15:33:07

Watched it earlier. Giles and Mary are just brilliant... I love the Siddiquis..,, Jenny & lee in the caravan, and the 2 elderly ladies...they all make me laugh louder than any comedy show!!

I don't like the family with the feet on the coffee table, and foul mouthed father ( can't remember their name) nor can I stand the whiney voice of the son in the Brighton family..

They've introduced 3 sets of new character this season. One professional couple, Scientist John and his wife Beryl, a young pair of girl friends, and another younger version of Jenny & Lee..( gay male with female friend)

Love this show more than any other on TV

Anniebach Sat 08-Sept-18 15:42:44

Just watched it. I love Giles and Mary .

Auntieflo I didn’t recognise the woman you were puzzling over, sorry.

Jane43 Sat 08-Sept-18 16:03:39

I love this programme. I’m not sure about all the new ones but I suppose they do have to try to vary the cast to make it interesting. I would be happy with just Jenny and Lee, The Siddiquis (lovely family), Giles and Mary, Steven the hairdresser and his mother, Mary and Marina and the Welsh husband and wife. The brother and sister can be funny at times but do tend to be very scathing about everything they watch. The Liverpool family with the dogs spoil their appearances with too much foul language from the father and the sons’ constant put downs of their mother, or is it their step-mother I’m not sure. The German man with his wife and daughter also uses a lot of unnecessary foul language. The West Indian ladies can be endearing when they are on but I can take or leave the all others.

Auntieflo Sat 08-Sept-18 17:43:20

I'm glad it's back. Annie, I also enjoy watching Giles and Mary (and her leg wear). Amira's friend has gone, but been replaced by her sister. The Siddiquis are also favourites, Jenny and Lee, and the Welsh couple.
All have our favourites, and it takes a while for the new ones to settle in, I suppose.
Happy viewing.

TerriBull Sat 08-Sept-18 18:29:13

It seems we are unanimous in our love of Giles and Mary (Nutty and Nutty) The Siddiquis and Jenny and Lee, certainly my favourites.

glammanana Sat 08-Sept-18 18:38:01

I totally forgot it was on again so must watch catch up to-morrow .
I love Jenny & Lee and the Welsh couple, Giles & Mary are a favourite as are the "posh" family with the two pretty teenage daughters.

merlotgran Sat 08-Sept-18 18:51:23

I like the Michaels family. Louis is, as my DGD would say, OMG Gorge. grin

bikergran Sat 08-Sept-18 19:31:24

Watched it last night...I too think the loud mouthed bald headed man with the slobbering big dog is just too "Foul mouthed"and deff not amusing or funny, almost to the point of making a complaint.. ok a few odd words but his mannerism is just disgusting , hes at it all the time..prob showing off! he doesnt do himself any favours, love the ones in the caravan, and Giles and Mary dont watch it regular, just when I catch it on.

POGS Sat 08-Sept-18 20:39:00

Auntieflo

She has been on a few programmes but I remember her from ' 4 In A Bed ' which funnily was of course the 1st t.v programme Stephen and Dom took part in.

I wish they would do another series they have never been bettered.

Jane10 Sat 08-Sept-18 20:46:46

I don't know why I love it but I do! I'm so fond of some of them. I quite like the bald man and family with all the rottweilers (including Dave!). His reactions are so blunt they often sum up what I'm thinking about pretentious programmes and people.
The Nuttys! Sheer joy!

Auntieflo Sat 08-Sept-18 21:26:26

Thanks POGS, I can't remember where I've seen her, not watched 4 In A Bed, but you know what it's like when a face seems familiar, and you can't place it !

MissAdventure Sat 08-Sept-18 22:04:54

I love the two older ladies.
Is it Mary and Marina?
I'm not keen on Giles; I think he plays to the camera.

Happiyogi Fri 14-Sept-18 15:50:30

I have only just discovered that Mary, Giles' wife, is Mary Killen the journalist who has written for publications like the Times, Telegraph, Spectator etc.

DanniRae Fri 14-Sept-18 16:42:32

I've never seen it. When is it on? Sounds like my kind of thing!

Happiyogi Fri 14-Sept-18 17:07:46

DanniRae, it is on tonight! Channel 4, 9pm, Fridays.
I hope you'll enjoy it.

merlotgran Fri 14-Sept-18 17:13:12

I find myself watching programmes during the week and thinking, I hope the Goggleboxers comment on this.

Isn't it a change to have a reality TV programme where they're all nice to eachother?

Jane10 Fri 14-Sept-18 17:41:24

Mary Nutty is quite cutting to Giles Nutty sometimes. I remember her threatening him - he was to behave himself or she'd have to get 'the spray'!

DanniRae Sat 15-Sept-18 07:55:13

Hi Happi - Thank you!

Jane10 Sat 15-Sept-18 08:47:46

Did you enjoy it DanniRae?

DanniRae Sun 16-Sept-18 11:01:46

Forgot it was on! Will try and catch it next week smile