Anyone else fed up with......

I would love to see travel programmes with ordinary people fronting them. If you look at Gogglebox, they have managed to find some real characters to engage the public. It would be lovely to see some families who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford to go on these holidays given the opportunity. The gasps and thrills would be more genuine and it would be life changing in a small way for the people who went.

Dear oh dear. What a lot of bad tempered people. Isn’t life too short to keep moaning about stuff which you don’t have to do!? I do not watch reality shows, celeb travelogues or anything that doesn’t look like it would inspire me. And if there really isn’t anything to watch on the television (probably out of 100s of choices) I read a book!

Try watching A Handmaids Tale ...its quite brutal at times but has had Me hooked ... We binged watch it in a couple of weeks

I'm not a fan of travel and cooking programmes, but I love a bit of Grand Designs, George Clarks renovations, etc. I hope they keep them coming.

You're right Oldwoman70- i think thats why i stuck with the celebs caravanning one for about 5weeks till i got bored- at least thats something we can all try to do- not some rich celeb being paid to stay in expensive accommodation, or with the dearest travel arrangements ever.Or how about more of the 'swap' programmes where they send ordinary folk on the rich folks lifestyle/holiday so they can experience a bit of luxury for a change?- and exchange other ages too- send the grandparents not just 'parents with kids' families that they usually do?! Or sending ordinary different age groups of people holidaying in the many different 'staycation' holiday parks around Britain so we can see without going which are worth our money and which arent- like a test-run for when we want to start venturing out again!???

I really enjoyed 'Robson and Jim's Icelandic Fly Fishing Adventure' recently on ITV

at least the british summer weather in the paul merton one was true to form and didn't put on airs and graces
rain rain and more rain

Ye!!! - I wrote a long diatribe on this very subject for my column in the local paper, in March this year. The following is a copy of the closing paragraphs.

"What makes an actor or comedian uniquely qualified to wander about the world at someone else’s expense and then pontificate on our screens? Isn’t it about time we less well traveled people got a go? We could bring a fresher perspective, and might even have a more informed or quirky viewpoint.
Available: one mature female, willing to sacrifice her time to critique all the Shows on Broadway, visit Concert Halls the world over, go Wine Tasting in Australia, or investigate the quality of Parisian Patisseries, after which she would probably need to compare the efficacy of various exotic Health Spas in inducing weight loss, - all in the selfless pursuit of information for the masses, of course!"

I tend to find celebrity TV programmes fairly dull - except for Clarkson's Farm!! I absolutely loved that

I can recommend the japan travel. Two episodes by Sue Perkins. A very different take on Japan a country which I have visited 3 times. When I last visited I had a flower arranging class and joined a tea ceremony.

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0008kgf

See, again- Ladylfl- we AREN'T bad tempered people- we were asked by Original Poster what we think- and we are saying what we think! And if we start to watch something which might just be interesting, or 'inspiring' only to find its not- then we've a right to voice our opinion, just as you've just done on us- or even on your books! & why does it seem there's an assumption just because we watch tv we won't read books too! I myself am an avid reader, as I'm sure a lot of other tv watchers are.?

I enjoy travel programmes but would rather be travelling myself. Can’t stand Jane MacDonald sorry

Yes, I thought we were having an interesting discussion, Nannan2, on what we think about the sudden plethora of travel programmes (following the interminable cookery programmes, house renovation programmes) and now we find ourselves judged!

My son (22) watched the one about Clarksons farm- he said it was quite good- but he then told me about most of it- while i had to grin & bear it- i love my son, but i can't stand Jeremy Clarkson!??

Simon Reeve in our house at least he tries to dig deep and ask awkward questions.
Could do with a good Drama like 'A suitable Boy", Why did they make the last books of Poldark into so few episodes? Though it was always spoiled in our house by DH saying Ohh Demelza from the first time it was adapted. I would even watch "The Jewel in the Crown", again from many years ago. It tempted me to read the book.
"Celebrities", on paid for jollies no-no.

Yes we have traveled the world many times.......from watching the telly. The lady with Paul Merton is his wife.

Callistemon- ??

Agree with your posts Nanan2 we were asked for our opinions. Like many people on GN I am an avid reader who also enjoys Television, the two things are not mutually exclusive are they.
So kind of the 'celebrities' to entertain us, I hope their salaries compensate them.

I agree that there are too many celebrity travel shows but I don't think they are cheap to make as, no doubt, the celebs demand high fees. Why can't they use some of the less known actors who have been out of work since the pandemic. I'm sure the celebs don't need the money. The same goes for voiceovers on adverts.

I’m fed up of them all, wish they’d all travel off into the sunset and never come back!
I’m also fed up of all the cookery programs. So if you can’t travel, go cook.
I hardly ever watch ITV or BBC I search the other stations and look for good series or films, been watching Perry Mason lately, makes a change to all the swearing and sex!

Simon Reeve yes yes anytime

And as for sending Paul Merton off on his 'jollies', fully paid, and to take his mrs along for free too, in the rain, well whose idea was that, Paul Mertons maybe? ? We could do that for ourselves, and (not) enjoy it just as much! ??Still, at least its life- like?

I think the feedback on this thread is very interesting and informative. BBC could use it for market research.

I think we get £50 an hour.

Sodapop?

Maybe it was Paul M and his wife because they live together and therefore people outside their bubble would have complicated filming in covid times.

Personally I prefer the group interaction of several bods.