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The War between Land and Sea

(15 Posts)
Jaxjacky Sun 07-Dec-25 22:00:52

Anyone else watching?
Getting the message across in a very different way from Attenborough, Russel T Davies at his most innovative.

Shez1955 Sun 07-Dec-25 22:11:42

Yes just watched. Makes you think what we’re doing to our planet.

merlotgran Sun 07-Dec-25 22:19:06

Why is a kids’ programme being aired on prime time TV?
I gave it a chance but it’s not for me.

Allira Sun 07-Dec-25 22:24:16

We didn't bother because we thought it was a spin-off from Dr Who, a children's programme.

Sunday evening viewing, 9pm?
Why?

Lilypops Sun 07-Dec-25 23:01:52

Far fetched and unbelievably silly. We switched off after 20mins

Deedaa Tue 09-Dec-25 20:58:13

I enjoyed it, and there was the added bonus of John Pertwee with the Sea Devils earlier in the evening.

Allsorts Wed 10-Dec-25 07:06:27

I think its a serious subject and interesting but it looked so ridiculous I couldn't be bothered.

Maremia Wed 10-Dec-25 11:01:20

It is science fiction. If you don't like that genre, then you are unlikely to enjoy this.

Crossstitchfan Wed 10-Dec-25 11:49:57

Has anyone else noticed that, whenever someone is interviewed indoors, 90% of the time, they are seated in front of a bookcase? Why? It seems strange that this is so popular. Apart from anything else, I find I don’t really listen to what is being said - I am too busy trying to see the titles of the books they like!

Crossstitchfan Wed 10-Dec-25 11:51:29

I think my last post is in the wrong place! I’m sure I placed it correctly, but clearly not!

GrandmaKT Wed 10-Dec-25 11:57:37

Back to The War Between Land and Sea (!) I wouldn't say it's a children's programme, but it is certainly a family show. When I saw it advertised, I presumed it would be in the traditional family slot leading up to Christmas. Programmes such as the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, the Golden Compass etc. have been shown at 5 or 6pm on the Sundays leading up to Christmas. Scheduling it at 9pm is bizarre. There are few enough family viewing opportunities as it is, I think it's a shame that 'Children's TV' has become separated from mainstream.

Jaxjacky Thu 11-Dec-25 08:07:25

I agree GrandmaKT lots of talking points raised for the next generations.

Maremia Thu 11-Dec-25 08:47:07

Are there elements in it, sex and violence, that mean it has to be shown later?

GrandmaKT Thu 11-Dec-25 21:35:17

Not yet Maremia, but I get the feeling that there might be in later episodes...

Oreo Thu 11-Dec-25 21:59:25

Real kids stuff isn’t it? We gave it 15 minutes and consider ourselves generous.