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Bedtime viewing

(33 Posts)
Ellie Anne Sat 13-Dec-25 23:52:27

I like to watch something light in bed to help me sleep. I like light detective series and old films . Any suggestions?

MayBee70 Fri 19-Dec-25 09:37:41

I fell asleep last night listening to the Backlisted podcast about A Christmas Carol. It’s my current favourite podcast and even though it’s quite serious about the books it reviews it also makes me laugh out loud more than any other podcast I listen to. Which sometimes isn’t a good thing when you’re trying to get to sleep. If I have the tv on I often watch Wild Earth which just shows you animals in South Africa; it’s on Ch91 on my tv but on another tv Ch 91 is ‘adult stuff’ which is embarrassing as I’ve recommended Ch91 to several people recently blush.

Lathyrus3 Fri 19-Dec-25 09:50:43

Brokenwood?

Midsummer Murders/ The Archers but in New Zealand.
Very gentle and humorous.even though someone’s been murdered😬

Franbern Fri 19-Dec-25 15:21:37

I try to watch something light and funny on tv before I go to bed. I record programmes I want to watch and QI extra or Would I lie to you, do lighten up my mood however bad the news is.

lionpops Sun 21-Dec-25 14:29:23

I watch hamish mc Beth on iPlayer funny and great scenery.

Labradora Sun 21-Dec-25 17:45:11

I go to sleep listening to World Service news. I have always found a voice in the background soothing ( I lived alone for about twenty years) so now when I don't (currently) live alone I find I can't shake the Radio habit.

Agree Seaside Hotel is a fabulous watch.

Labradora Sun 21-Dec-25 19:03:53

It's not the content of the news that puts me to sleep rather the drone of the voices.

Ellie Anne Sun 21-Dec-25 19:52:10

I tried hamish Macbeth but didn’t like it.
Will look at brokenwood.