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Have you watched certain programmes every day, for years ?

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nanna8 Tue 23-Jan-24 07:38:09

The ones I watch (not particularly good I have to say ) are,apart from the news, Bargain Hunt ( British) and Millionaire (Australian with Eddie McGuire). Just a habit. I watch Vera a lot,too and another one we have here, Hard Quiz.

RosiesMaw Mon 29-Jan-24 10:43:55

I have to admit to a certain Escape to the Country habit and have enjoyed the re-runs of Lovejoy and also Bergerac which DH and watched decades ago.

Cabowich Mon 29-Jan-24 09:26:13

I used to watch Pointless almost every day until I found out that Alexander Armstrong is an animal/bird hunter; and brags about it to boot. It put me right off.

Esmay Mon 29-Jan-24 09:23:23

I have to admit to watching repeats of Agatha Christie and Conan Doyle .

NotSpaghetti Mon 29-Jan-24 01:14:34

JaneJudge I find Googlebox funny and a great break from a lot of "serious" stuff... and actually the responses are a real "slice of life" and endlessly fascinating - but it's not on every day - or even every week.
I'm always disappointed when it's the celebrity version though.

Shelflife Sun 28-Jan-24 23:02:32

Love the Chase , never miss it, also Beat the Chasers - oh and Coronation Street. News once a day .

sodapop Sun 28-Jan-24 20:34:42

I agree Deedaa other programmes are way more expensive

Deedaa Sun 28-Jan-24 20:31:18

The only soap I watch now is Doctors which has been cancelled and will finish at Christmas. Apparently it's too expensive! Although when you look at the money that is poured away - Gladiators anyone? Or The Wheel? Pointless is always a must, along with Only Connect and University Challenge.

Chocolatelovinggran Sun 28-Jan-24 20:22:07

Does radio count? Radio 4 morning ( Today programme )lunchtime ( The World at One)/ news at 5pm : essential. I have heard it rumoured that I share this obsession with many an MP ( maybe even a PM)

M0nica Sun 28-Jan-24 19:57:06

Not watching television does not mean snobbery about it. I have never watched television much, not as a child and not as an adult. I have ADHD and I am not good at sitting down and just watching something. I am not a cinema or theatre goer either.

If I am sitting down I need to be doing something, usually reading. I watch tv while ironing, about one hour a week, but if DH is not around I will listen to the radio instead.

Nothing snobbish about it ata ll.

petra Sun 28-Jan-24 19:21:34

Ooh, no. There’s far too much interesting stuff on streaming services.
I do watch The Chase, though. I’m in a quiz team so it’s like homework for me.

crazyH Sun 28-Jan-24 19:17:45

Evening - The Chase, followed by the Local News, then International News - they are a must watch for me
Afternoon - Four in a Bed
Morning - Jeremy Vine
Any True Crime Documentary on Netflix.

Urmstongran Sun 28-Jan-24 19:06:29

Btw - I’m not the least bit snobby! I just like reading more than tv.

Urmstongran Sun 28-Jan-24 19:04:27

Only GBNews. 😁
Drama & documentaries on BBC iPlayer, Netflix etc.
actually - why do I have a TV licence? 🤔
Oh yes, Himself has just watched Man. Utd in the 4th round of the FA Cup on tv.
⚽️

Labradora Sun 28-Jan-24 18:00:58

Yup Daily News.Otherwise weekly rather than daily? Tend to watch the medical soaps regularly. We are down to Casualty only now that Holby City has gone.

Germanshepherdsmum Sun 28-Jan-24 16:59:00

Only the News.

Ashcombe Sun 28-Jan-24 16:45:28

I agree with so many of the choices here especially regarding the News (including local), quizzes, FIAB and Classic Corrie!

eddiecat78 Sun 28-Jan-24 15:54:49

Bargain Hunt at lunchtime then The Chase followed by House of Games at teatime (plus all the other quizzes on Monday evenings)

Georgesgran Sun 28-Jan-24 15:39:52

I like to watch Countdown if I’m at home. Sometimes I might catch it early next morning, but I don’t record it and I’m not bothered if I miss it.

sodapop Sun 28-Jan-24 15:36:57

I agree JaneJudge so many people apparently only watch documentaries or other improving programmes.

I like Four in a Bed and Escape to the Country as well shysal apart from the predictability of some the house hunters. I think we all know now that the kitchen is the heart of the home smile

shysal Sun 28-Jan-24 13:55:50

Every weekday I record Four in a Bed, Escape to the Country and Richard Osman's House of Games and watch them in the early evening, including whilst eating my dinner (I live alone). I also record The Archers omnibus. I have listened since I was a child.

JaneJudge Sun 28-Jan-24 13:45:49

sodapop

I'm an unapologetic and avid soap fan. I watch Emmerdale, Corrie and Enders. I know most people think they are mindless rubbish but I enjoy my bit of escapism and gives me a link to UK.

I hate the snobbery around television! I've just remembered I like watching gogglebox as well but I'm not sure if it is back on.

I like watching comedy as an escape, on tv and in real time but people are snobby about that too (their loss grin )

JaneJudge Sun 28-Jan-24 13:44:11

I watch Coronation Street and Four in a Bed (FIAB on catch up usually)

Parsley3 Sun 28-Jan-24 13:40:54

I record Countdown and watch it with my evening meal. I haven't done this for years though so perhaps it won't count.

Marilla Sun 28-Jan-24 13:32:36

I record Classic Coronation Street every day and watch 2 episodes every evening. Love it.
Sadly the current Corrie is dreadful and I have lost touch with what is going on.

sodapop Sun 28-Jan-24 12:51:03

I'm an unapologetic and avid soap fan. I watch Emmerdale, Corrie and Enders. I know most people think they are mindless rubbish but I enjoy my bit of escapism and gives me a link to UK.