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What are you watching tonight?

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LaraGransnet (GNHQ) Wed 18-Mar-20 16:30:11

Seeing as we're all staying in a little lot more, we'd imagine the telly is getting a fair amount of attention. If you want to chat about whatever you're watching while it's on (or the next day) please do check our Telly forum topic and join in if there's already a conversation running. If not, why not start one? There's almost certainly someone else on here who's watching alongside you and would love the opportunity to dissect the plot/suggest whodunnit/debate actor's suitability to role/just want to say they love or hate it. grin

Kalu Sat 02-May-20 11:12:50

I watched a programme recently with Graham Norton having his portrait done in Ireland. The result was so lifelike, it was fabulous.
The unusual twist was discovered that Graham Norton and the artist were unknown to them, cousins resulting in a meet up with their parent and them all meeting up.

Watch The Real Marigold Hotel. Hmm, hasn’t grabbed me yet, not sure about this group and Britt Ekland is already getting on my nerves. It’s early days so it may be worth watching the next episode.

Puzzler61 Sat 02-May-20 11:24:24

Tonight’s main viewing in our house will be The Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Society, a film that came out last year. Lily James stars and a handsome man is male lead. DD2 says she watched some of the filming which took place in Bristol Harbour.

Delila Sat 02-May-20 11:46:08

Schitt's Creek anyone? (Netflix) Recommended to me by my daughter, I watch at least one episode last thing at night and go to bed smiling.

WOODMOUSE49 Sat 02-May-20 12:01:40

Saturday - The Crown tonight. Just started Series 2 (NETFLIX). Will take a look at Schitt's Creek Delila.

Just finished Unforgotten on NETFLIX. Wow. Brilliant. Love Nicola Walker in everything she's done.

Tomorrow - watching Frankenstein (YouTube) with Benedict Cumberbatch National Theatre Live at Home.

TV - is catching up on iPlayer Gardeners' World and Sewing Bee and Repair Shop.

Day time is busy getting wood in for the winter.

starbird Sat 02-May-20 16:55:38

The new scandi series on BBC4. 9pm

merlotgran Sat 02-May-20 17:32:05

We enjoyed TGLPPS on Amazon Prime last year, Puzzler. Looking forward to watching it again.

mrsmopp Sat 02-May-20 17:46:34

We have dug out a dvd of Brideshead and watching that again. It’s superb. Had enough of TV lately.

Callistemon Sat 02-May-20 23:01:31

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society, which somehow I kept missing when it was shown in the cinema or in the village hall.
We enjoyed it very much.

MayBee70 Sat 02-May-20 23:31:46

I saw a bit of that as I was passing through the living room; it looked lovely. Must watch it tomorrow. I've never heard of it before.

Whitewavemark2 Sun 03-May-20 07:22:08

I’ve recorded it.

TerriBull Sun 03-May-20 08:39:58

Didn't watch it last night, but would recommend The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society to those who have recorded it, thought it was both moving and entertaining when I saw it not so long ago.

Started watching the new Norwegian drama set in the late 60s when they became rich through the discovery of off shore oil, but fell asleep in the second half, may catch up with it on Iplayer.

farview Sun 03-May-20 13:32:14

The real Marigold hotel isn't showing on this weeks t.v guide...any idea why?

mrswoo Sun 03-May-20 17:47:38

I was really looking forward to a programme on BBC 4 this evening - I dont even know what its called- but it features a young bloke travelling the canals on a narrow boat. It's very gentle and ideal sunday evening viewing. I'm really annoyed now as it's not on although it was meant to be.sad

Smileless2012 Sun 03-May-20 17:50:26

I'm in two minds whether to carry on watching the third series of 'Killing Eve'. Really enjoyed the first two but this one isn't as good so may find something on Netflix instead.

Pittcity Sun 03-May-20 18:11:49

Enjoyed the NT Frankenstein this afternoon.

Sparklefizz Sun 03-May-20 19:14:56

The new scandi series on BBC4. 9pm

Me too.

Whitewavemark2 Mon 04-May-20 11:47:27

Watched “The Guernsey Literature” absolutely delightful!

Whitewavemark2 Mon 04-May-20 11:48:37

mrswoo yes we watched those. Gentle television. It has finished! Far too soon.

MayBee70 Mon 04-May-20 14:38:21

The Angela Carter play last night was amazing.

shysal Mon 04-May-20 19:15:15

I have set the daily Richard and Judy's 'Keep Reading and Carry on' to record. I enjoyed today's, especially the review by 6 year old Arthur, what a bright little boy and such a character!
Also looking forward to Grayson's Art Club tonight. I loved last week's.

seacliff Mon 04-May-20 22:24:43

I just watched isolation stories, just a 15 minute programme. This episode had Sheridan Smith as a very pregnant woman, at home in isolation on her own. I think she's only 2 weeks off in real life.

Apparently this programme took just one month from the initial idea until the broadcast. Sheridans' partner filmed it, never done it before but was good. Robert Glenister is going to be in one, his wife did the filming. They had to learn how to do their own TV makeup.

I thought it was a really inventive way of being able to film, during the current pandemic.

Eloethan Mon 04-May-20 23:40:59

seacliff I watched it too and thought it was really good. Sheridan Smith is very talented. I really felt sad for the character she played. (but I was a bit worried about the stranger who was supportive to her on the phone - I wonder if that's another storyline).

I didn't enjoy Grayson Perry last week but I thought it was better this week.

I also watched Innocent. I've seen it before but I've forgotten a lot of it so I don't mind re-watching it as I seem to recall it was good.

Maggiemaybe Tue 05-May-20 09:04:09

The general knowledge half of Mastermind yesterday and Normal People, which I enjoyed much more this week. I’ve recorded the Michael Mosley programme about intelligence, and might try to fit that into my busy schedule later today.

Charleygirl5 Tue 05-May-20 09:38:07

I enjoyed Isolation and also wondered about the unknown female who rang her.

I did not see Innocent the last time it was shown but I enjoyed last night's- it will be interesting to see how it pans out. The female DI looks so young.

Incarceration for 7 years is a long time if one is innocent.

Calendargirl Tue 05-May-20 11:01:23

Thought how pretty Sheridan Smith looked, being pregnant suits her.

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