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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

grumppa Thu 09-Apr-20 20:37:13

Question Time. In the absence of a studio audience it is actually watchable and interesting.

Marmight Thu 09-Apr-20 20:29:15

I’m watching Jane Eyre from the National Theatre on You Tube. Very different but compelling viewing

M0nica Thu 09-Apr-20 20:07:30

Nothing, I have a pile of books, correction: several piles of books that I am at last reading and the sweater I started to knit for the winter just gone. I hope to finish it before next winter.

Labaik Thu 09-Apr-20 20:04:34

Great Callistemon; I'll check it out tonight...

Callistemon Thu 09-Apr-20 18:31:02

oh dear, but perhaps it will be postponed and you will still be able to go.

Callistemon Thu 09-Apr-20 18:30:20

It's on BBC iPlayer, Labaik

I used to read more of the St Clare's books.

Rosalyn69 Thu 09-Apr-20 15:05:02

Working through the whole box set of Midsomer Murders

Labaik Thu 09-Apr-20 12:30:20

What channel is Malory Towers on? I've just remembered that there was a theatre production of it on later this year that I was going to go to sad.

Labaik Thu 09-Apr-20 12:27:52

starbird; I watched Horse People on your recommendation. I have seen it before but it's certainly worth watching again. Did you watch the programme about Alexandra last night? What an eventful life she's had.

TerriBull Thu 09-Apr-20 09:35:05

Last night we watched a couple of episodes of "London Kills" as several people on GN had recommended it, thought it was quite watchable, not sure why it was consigned to afternoon viewing.

Other than that, I will admit to watching an episode or two of "Malory Towers" for pure nostalgia.

Yes I too, thought the Norwegian "Twin" was quite good Pittcity and love "Race across the World" because they are racing to a few places I've been to.

Other stuff, I'm enjoying "The Nest" as it's unfolding it is becoming more compulsive viewing. "Belgravia" ok for a Sunday evening Glad "The Liar" has come to an end, found it very good in the beginning, but towards the end had had enough of it, I like Joanne Frogget as an actress, but boy did she look miserable, understandable I know given the situation she was acting out, but her unhappy face was beginning to get to me. "This Country" if we need a laugh and to take our minds of all the depressing statistics. I always check on BBC Iplayer to see what new films they've put up there, often the really good ones such as "Manchester By The Sea" have seen and am not a fan of the action men genre. I've watched quite a good, little known ones, last week I found one I enjoyed featuring Helen McCrory, can't remember the title something about flying. Also started watching "Wallender" watchable, albeit dreary Scandi noir, but may well watch some more if there's nothing better on. We've watched some very good series on Netflix, need to look for recommendations as to others.

Pittcity Thu 09-Apr-20 08:49:39

I have watched the first episode of Twin and enjoyed it. The story didn't get going until near the end of the episode.

Pittcity Thu 09-Apr-20 08:47:16

I am enjoying Race across the world and Pilgrimage to Istanbul. Mainly because I'm itching for a holiday. Will watch Jane Eyre from the NT on YouTube this weekend and the new series of Killing Eve starts on iPlayer on Monday!

Kalu Thu 09-Apr-20 07:50:55

Started watching The Nest. Gripping stuff.

I haven’t heard of Horse People. How could I have missed that? Anything to do with horses would always be top of my list. Hopefully I can find it on catch up?

merlotgran Wed 08-Apr-20 22:52:18

We're tending to stay up late watching telly at the moment. A better night's sleep if we're really tired so we'll be watching the last episode of Alexandra Tolstoy's Horse People on BBC4 at 11pm.

Such a change to have a presenter who actually knows her stuff and is a good rider. The episode about Spanish bullfighting was a challenge to watch but I'd rather see the truth and form my own opinion.

Tonight she's in America. This program is a good watch for horse lovers.

Anniebach Wed 08-Apr-20 20:20:08

Watching Sliding Doors

Nana3 Wed 08-Apr-20 06:48:04

I've watched After Life on Netflix, it's written by Ricky Gervais and he plays the main character.
I liked it.

Barmeyoldbat Tue 07-Apr-20 01:11:07

I am going to watch on BBC catch up, Outnumbered, just love it,

vissos Tue 07-Apr-20 00:38:44

Just watched Notting Hill. Sadly, didn't spot it was on so missed the first 8 mins (but thank doG for +1). Big soppy smile on my face all the way through. Am now thinking of buying a copy, or the soundtrack.

Fennel Mon 06-Apr-20 19:35:48

I haven't read all this thread, but I've been watching Escape to the Country on BBC iplayer.
And some of the old films - today School for Scoundrels.
As well as Montalbano, my favourite.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b01cbq6b/inspector-montalbano

starbird Mon 06-Apr-20 19:19:04

Will also watch ‘Horse People’ first of a series BBC 4 11pm this is one I probably actually watch ....
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starbird Mon 06-Apr-20 13:43:00

I will have on, record, or watch:
Repair Shop
Richard Osman’s House of Games
Corrie
Eastenders
University Challenge
Masterchef
Putin
BUT I may just read my book, or watch something I have recorded, and/or, most likely, fall asleep in the chair!

Daddima Mon 06-Apr-20 12:33:20

My friend’s granddaughter is playing Frankie in The Nest, but I haven’t seen it yet. Wee Madison has an autoimmune disease which means a lot of time in hospital for her.
I’m enjoying The English Game, and Belgravia.

Greymar Mon 06-Apr-20 08:35:57

Twin, stuck it for 10 minutes. Where was the mutilated body of the Eastern European prostitute, where was the angst ridden central character and her unfeasibly handsome Papa,where were the muted shades, the anonoymous and yet so stylish appartments, shots of bearded men and meaningful close ups of trees and rocks ...all presented with a haunting theme tune and some strange hurdygurdy language?

Whitewavemark2 Mon 06-Apr-20 08:08:23

That’s why I’ve chosen not to watch it eleothan can’t somehow deal with any emotional tragedy at the moment. Now a good murder? is definitely something I can watch.

Eloethan Mon 06-Apr-20 00:32:46

I watched The Nest tonight and thought it was really gripping - and great acting.

I do hope it doesn't have a really depressing ending.

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