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BuzzJack Music Forum _ Robbie Williams and Take That _ RW/What's on TV
Posted by: Sydney11 8th January 2017, 05:10 PM
I opened up a new thread to cover the quiet times in Robbie land .. 
Posted by: Sydney11 8th January 2017, 05:13 PM
I moved your post here Laura, hope that is ok 
Good ratings for both Let in Shine and the Voice though. 6m each.
I taped Bowie Laura, looking forward to watching it . I saw Taboo advertised & should have taped but I have taped so much at this stage I am not getting a chance to catch up
Posted by: Sydney11 8th January 2017, 05:15 PM
Ratings were good for both, it is a shame that they are on at similar times ,
http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/let-it-shine/news/a818513/gary-barlow-let-it-shine-the-voice-uk-tv-ratings/
Posted by: 🚡🚟🍥-b 8th January 2017, 05:18 PM
Yay a new thread just consisting of Laura and Sydney posting ~Future Buzzjack Duo Of the Year~
Posted by: Sydney11 8th January 2017, 05:23 PM
You could join in you know , would love to have someone new
It would be a pleasure to win any kind of award so go ahead with the nomination ...
Posted by: elisabeth1973 8th January 2017, 06:09 PM
Do you sometimes watch channels from other countries? Or do they not offer this in the UK? I can watch BBC, German, French, Italian and even Arab stations and obviously CNN aside of teh Dutch programs and find it quite interesting to zap through them. I cannot remember though when I watched the last movie entirely on TV because a lackof time :-)
Posted by: Sydney11 8th January 2017, 06:24 PM
Only news stations Elisabeth, depends on the package you have with your service provider. Were you able to watch LIS or did you bother
Posted by: ʟɪɴᴅsᴇ 8th January 2017, 07:36 PM
The 100
Posted by: bigwiglaf 8th January 2017, 10:49 PM
If I could afford the stations package that includes BBC America, I'd definitely be watching Doctor Who and the Graham Norton Show......
Posted by: 🚡🚟🍥-b 8th January 2017, 11:02 PM
Razorlight famously sung "Nothing on the TV, nothing on the radio that means that much to me". They maybe weren't right about the radio but I definitely agree about TV. Only occasionally is there anything on that I like much.
Posted by: 🚡🚟🍥-b 8th January 2017, 11:05 PM
It would be a pleasure to win any kind of award so go ahead with the nomination ...
I tried to get you two nominated last time. Everyone said you were not well enough known on Buzzjack outside the Robbie Wiiliams forum.
I have joined in, I posted a lovely picture of a waffle in the Waffle thread
Posted by: Laura130262 9th January 2017, 12:13 AM
I have joined in, I posted a lovely picture of a waffle in the Waffle thread
I appreciated the waffle picture I have posted in the retro lounge but I'm a bit shy about posting elsewhere
Posted by: Laura130262 9th January 2017, 12:16 AM
Never Elisabeth. It wouldn't even occur to me which is bad. Maybe that's a British thing.
and I voted to remain.
Posted by: 🚡🚟🍥-b 9th January 2017, 12:31 AM
I appreciated the waffle picture I have posted in the retro lounge but I'm a bit shy about posting elsewhere
I think if you and Sydney posted more in other places maintaining your duo dynamics you would both take Buzzjack by storm
What is your duo name, is it Lauridney?
Posted by: Sydney11 9th January 2017, 06:05 AM
I have joined in, I posted a lovely picture of a waffle in the Waffle thread
I doubt I have ever posted elsewhere on BJ , everyone seems so informative about their particular subject, it's a bit like Mastermind so I too am nervous about posting elsewhere
But thanks for the offer
& I did enjoy the picture , very apt , Waffling is good for you
Posted by: Sydney11 9th January 2017, 06:07 AM
You could watch some of them via here, not sure if it's available in the US but you could try , http://www.filmon.tv/tv/itv1
Posted by: Sydney11 9th January 2017, 06:41 AM
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Posted by: elisabeth1973 9th January 2017, 06:55 AM
I often watch BBC and also some bits of let it shine, I am not that impressed, only because I dislike the formats of all the casting shows. I would only watch if Rob would be a judge. I like Gary more these days though. And I watch a lot of German and CNN news. I think the BBC news are still good compared to others.
Well this said I never really watch TV it is more running when I am at home. The last I really watched was Westworld.
This gives you a lot to think.
And...watching different country's news programs make you witness how much manipulation is on more than anything else.
Posted by: Laura130262 9th January 2017, 07:42 AM
What is your duo name, is it Lauridney?
Laundry
As in "airing your dirty"
Posted by: 🚡🚟🍥-b 9th January 2017, 09:00 AM
As in "airing your dirty"
That's brilliant
But thanks for the offer
& I did enjoy the picture , very apt , Waffling is good for you
But you two are informative about your particular subject, which happens to be a certain singer from the Potteries.
Posted by: Laura130262 9th January 2017, 01:33 PM
But you two are informative about your particular subject, which happens to be a certain singer from the Potteries.
Only speaking for myself but I'm also aware that a lot of the posters are younger than my children.
I do like reading Buzzjack though. I learn loads. 
Posted by: ʟɪɴᴅsᴇ 9th January 2017, 04:20 PM
I'm shy about venturing into this forum tbh, you guys should come and post in the lounge some time, it would be cool to see this "duo dynamic" the snake is talking about in an off-topic sense There's members of all ages all across the site!
Posted by: 🚡🚟🍥-b 9th January 2017, 04:26 PM
There's members of all ages all across the site!Sydney and Laura have a unique duo dynamic that I think could bring a lot to Buzzjack on The Lounge and rival the likes of Lottsey....future duo of the year I think
Posted by: Sydney11 9th January 2017, 07:36 PM
There's members of all ages all across the site!You are welcome in here at any time Lindse , we do waffle a lot because a lot of the time there is nothing happening & anyway it's nice to talk about other stuff as well even if it's a load of rubbish. There are four of us that post on here on & off, me, laurastanley, Elisabeth & Bigwiglaf , we all hail from different corners of the world & tbh I do not know if Biggy is a RW fan, I think he just likes to waffle like ourselves Am i right Biggy
I will have a look in the lounge, not great at finding my way around BJ , do you have the link for same
Posted by: 🚡🚟🍥-b 9th January 2017, 08:03 PM
This is the link for The Lounge, Sydney.
http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/The-Lounge-f10.html
You and Laura should join and keep your duo dynamic and you will finally be appreciated by all Buzzjackers as the defining Buzzjack duo of 2017
Posted by: elisabeth1973 9th January 2017, 09:05 PM
I have only started to post here when TRWS stopped (Do you have still contacts with Susie and Jackie,Laura and Syd?) which was a very harmonic forum with arguments about our main topic in a positive spirit. I miss the discussion bits on FB and the especially friendly admosphere. Sometimes you want the world and your popstar pink. This has somehow been transferred to this thread by Syd and Laura and her nice way and informative and constructive way to write. Being from Holland it is sometimes a bit difficult to express the idea behind the thoughts to native ENglish speakers.
I sometimes read the UK chart forum of buzzjack and the predictions. I always thought that this is something like the officalcharts and the threads are the corners for the fans?
So this is not correct? I agree that Laura and Syd are a positive contribution anywhere :-)
Posted by: Laura130262 9th January 2017, 09:39 PM
I sometimes read the UK chart forum of buzzjack and the predictions. I always thought that this is something like the officalcharts and the threads are the corners for the fans?
So this is not correct? I agree that Laura and Syd are a positive contribution anywhere :-)
I thought about Susie and Jackie this Christmas elisabeth. They usually send a Christmas card but they didn't this year. I miss them and now the flipping forum has gone on RW.com there is no way to contact them.
They were lovely. Posted by: Sydney11 10th January 2017, 06:32 AM
http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/The-Lounge-f10.html
You and Laura should join and keep your duo dynamic and you will finally be appreciated by all Buzzjackers as the defining Buzzjack duo of 2017
Em !! , what could seem dynamic in here could come across as utterly painful over there
I will have stroll around your lounge though & see what's happening
Posted by: Sydney11 10th January 2017, 06:36 AM
I miss Jackie & Susie as well on the forums.
Quite a few people moved on around the same time even on this forum , Jups , Sparkle & many more ,
I am always thankful to Laura, Elisabeth, & Biggy for coming up trumps , Oooops !! , not sure 'Trump' is the right word to use these days
Would be great to see newbies joining in so all are welcome
Posted by: elisabeth1973 10th January 2017, 06:52 AM
yes, it would be great, I think that t would be especially interesting to hear people who are nodie hard fans and their opinions, too. Socome and join :-)
Posted by: bigwiglaf 10th January 2017, 07:22 AM
I will have a look in the lounge, not great at finding my way around BJ , do you have the link for same
I'm a very VERY minor RW fan.....and I'm from across the pond....had someone many many moons ago send me a cd of about 12 or so RW choons that they liked, as a return kindness for a cd I sent them, a cd with a song that made her dad cry as he sung along to that particular song in Irish....she were right moved by it, seeing her dad cry as he sung along...I spout off now and again in The Lounge here at BJ, but I post more in the Sports forum these days...rarely in the Retro forum and rarely in the TT forum, too....
I think it's fun waffling here in the RW forum....keeps you ladies and occasional gents on your toes wondering what I'm going to post next...
Posted by: 🚡🚟🍥-b 10th January 2017, 03:51 PM
I will have stroll around your lounge though & see what's happening
Given that there are many random unusual lounge topics from the likes of Princess_Lotita, RosaParksMyCar and Common Sense (and me occasionally
) , I think you actually both (along with Elisabeth and bigwiglaf too) would be seen as a sensible force there
Posted by: bigwiglaf 11th January 2017, 06:27 AM
) , I think you actually both (along with Elisabeth and bigwiglaf too) would be seen as a sensible force there Me?? sensible?? pfffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffftttttttttttttttt......
Daft is more like it.....or a troublemaker.....
*wonders where the TARDIS key was left....*
Posted by: Sydney11 12th January 2017, 06:19 AM
Daft is more like it.....or a troublemaker.....
*wonders where the TARDIS key was left....*
Yes, I think the 'sensible ' label is not appropriate
Posted by: 🚡🚟🍥-b 13th January 2017, 01:03 AM
You and Laura, 'Laundry', seem quite sensible anyway compared to some of our Lounge regulars and would bring your unique posting style and duo dynamic there which would be a GLORY to see
Anyway we need new members it gets quite quiet now the Lounge's megaspammer Princess Lotita is now at university and working and not on Buzzjack as much as a result.
Posted by: Sydney11 13th January 2017, 06:26 AM
Well this said I never really watch TV it is more running when I am at home. The last I really watched was Westworld.
This gives you a lot to think.
And...watching different country's news programs make you witness how much manipulation is on more than anything else.
Is Westworld any good Elisabeth, I was going to watch it online , it has Anthony Hopkins in it & I like him as an actor. I saw a trailer somewhere & it looked interesting,
Posted by: Sydney11 13th January 2017, 06:37 AM
Thanks to Robot for our banner!
THE BUZZJACK POSTERS' CHART - 8 JANUARY 2017
with your host J▲hq
this chart counts posts up until January 8th 7:00PM
TOP 10 MAIN FORUMS OF THE WEEK
Forum Name Posts % Total
01 UK Charts 1352 28.1
02 The Lounge 769 15.98
03 Countdowns & End of Year Charts 478 9.94
04 Buzzjack Song Contest 286 5.94
05 Personal Charts 219 4.55
06 Pop 200 4.16
07 Dance, Electro and House 156 3.24
08 Reality TV 148 3.08
09 UK TV and Soaps 133 2.76
10 Sports 110 2.29
TOP 10 ARTIST FORUMS OF THE WEEK
01 Little Mix 211 4.39
02 Robbie Williams 57 1.18
03 Rihanna 44 0.91
04 Katy Perry 18 0.37
05 Britney Spears 15 0.31
06 Mutya Keisha Siobhan and Sugababes 14 0.29
07 The Saturdays 13 0.27
08 Girls Aloud 12 0.25
09 Madonna 12 0.25
10 Beyoncé 10 0.21
2nd place , not bad at all ..Well done to Mr Big, Elisabeth, Laura & myself
Posted by: Laura130262 14th January 2017, 12:51 AM
To be honest - he's very easy to chat about. There's always something going on in the Williams' household.
Posted by: 🚡🚟🍥-b 14th January 2017, 01:08 AM
I might start a Laundry thread in the Lounge soon....I think the Lounge needs to be introduced to Laundry It can be a place where lots of waffle can take place
Posted by: Sydney11 14th January 2017, 07:47 AM
It can be a place where lots of waffle can take place You always need a Waffle thread , that is why we have our 'chit chat' even though every now & then we take that 'waffle' into other threads by mistake & then have to wander back out again
Posted by: Sydney11 14th January 2017, 07:52 AM
It can be a place where lots of waffle can take place I did have a look in your Lounge , thought the Politics thread was interesting particularily with the Trump thing going on
Posted by: Snake Got Hissed 14th January 2017, 11:26 PM
Yes and if there is anything you want to make a thread for there don't be afraid to make it, it is too quiet there at the minute and needs some Laundry duo dynamics imo
Posted by: Sydney11 15th January 2017, 09:25 AM
Thanks SGH
Posted by: Sydney11 15th January 2017, 09:30 AM
Watched LIS & The Voice last night . Some great vocalists on LIS & formats good , looking forward to the live shows & of course Martin Kemo gets better & better with his bumbling ways , he is endearing
The jury is still out on the Voice, I think there should be an age limit on that show because tbh these days who is going to sign up an singer over 20 years old , it rarely happens & so far anyone that has won the Voice has never been heard of again so there's something wrong somewhere
Posted by: Sydney11 15th January 2017, 01:19 PM
Have you been watching Delicious Laura , it's quite good
https://www.sky.com/watch/channel/sky-1/delicious
Posted by: Snake Got Hissed 15th January 2017, 02:49 PM
You should make an introduction thread on the lounge introducing the Laundry duo on it, loads of members introduce themselves on it that way, or I can make it if you want and link it here
It can be called 'Introducing Laundry'.
Posted by: Sydney11 15th January 2017, 06:31 PM
It can be called 'Introducing Laundry'. I don't know SGH, I had a look in the Lounge & they all seem terribly intellectual , I think I would find it too stressful
Posted by: bigwiglaf 15th January 2017, 11:00 PM
I post in the lounge...that make me too intellectual for here??
Posted by: Snake Got Hissed 15th January 2017, 11:54 PM
They're not, its not stressful either, just make an Introducing Laundry thread there now and introduce yourselves and I will comment on it too, we can do lots of waffling there
Its up to you but the Lounge is so quiet and we need to start the washing machine and put the Laundry in.
Posted by: Laura130262 16th January 2017, 12:11 AM
The jury is still out on the Voice, I think there should be an age limit on that show because tbh these days who is going to sign up an singer over 20 years old , it rarely happens & so far anyone that has won the Voice has never been heard of again so there's something wrong somewhere
We went for a curry
Posted by: Laura130262 16th January 2017, 12:15 AM
https://www.sky.com/watch/channel/sky-1/delicious
No Tess. We've got Virgin media not Sky.
Posted by: Snake Got Hissed 16th January 2017, 01:01 AM
The link for the Laundry thread on the Lounge that I made:
http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=197125&hl=
Posted by: bigwiglaf 16th January 2017, 05:06 AM
http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=197125&hl=
I've aired some muvver laundry.....
EDIT: Mmmmmmmmmmmm...curry.....although I do fancy a nice vindaloo on odd occasions...
Posted by: Sydney11 16th January 2017, 06:50 AM
Curry always comes first , was it Chinese, I hate Chinese curry, I hate Chinese full.stop ( not people, I love Chinese people even though I do not know any ) I mean I hate Chinese food
, all that sauce just solidifies on the plate & makes me quite ill when I look at it & it has that awful gloopy texture to it , must prefer a Thai
Posted by: Sydney11 16th January 2017, 06:50 AM
Ah !! but you have many talents Mr Big
Posted by: Laura130262 17th January 2017, 12:27 AM
, all that sauce just solidifies on the plate & makes me quite ill when I look at it & it has that awful gloopy texture to it , must prefer a ThaiLove Chinese food and curry and Thai.
Posted by: Snake Got Hissed 17th January 2017, 12:32 AM
Yes a good proportion of laundry has definitely been aired on the Buzzjack lounge now
Although Laura may air her part of the Laundry there too now
Posted by: Sydney11 17th January 2017, 07:10 AM
RATINGS! The Voice UK overtakes Let It Shine in the viewing figures
http://www.tellymix.co.uk/ratings/297625-ratings-voice-uk-overtakes-let-shine-viewing-figures.html
I find that hard to believe, I prefer LIS .
Posted by: Sydney11 18th January 2017, 06:37 AM
Although Laura may air her part of the Laundry there too now I did not realise the actual thread was going to be about Laundry
Posted by: Laura130262 18th January 2017, 11:42 PM
Posted by: Snake Got Hissed 18th January 2017, 11:43 PM
It was about Laundry and then literal laundry then alligators then Alycia Debnam Carey, so much lovely waffle. Anyway it can be the Laundry duo's special place to post some great waffle on the Lounge.
Posted by: Sydney11 19th January 2017, 06:32 AM
Great sig oic SGH
Posted by: Snake Got Hissed 20th January 2017, 01:31 AM
What does 'oic' mean?
Thanks Sydney
. Lindsey proposed I changed it to a pic of Alycia Debham Carey as her and The Bright Places have her in their signatures. So she can become iconic on Buzzjack. I have never seen any.of her programmes.Did you enjoy posting on the Lounge? Laundry will become big stars there I think
Posted by: Sydney11 20th January 2017, 06:31 AM
Thanks Sydney
. Lindsey proposed I changed it to a pic of Alycia Debham Carey as her and The Bright Places have her in their signatures. So she can become iconic on Buzzjack. I have never seen any.of her programmes.Did you enjoy posting on the Lounge? Laundry will become big stars there I think
No idea what 'oic' means SGH
, must have been a typoI have heard of Alycia Debham Carey but have never seen her on tv, I am more a Star Trek fan myself
I enjoyed posting in the Lounge but I go through phases of sometimes posting loads & if I am busy work wise the flow can be slow
I am not sure it's for me though because I do get the impression that a lot of the posters are very young ( not their fault
as being one of the oldies not being my fault ) so would find it hard to covert the lingo used into something I would understand I did say it was out of my league from the beginning but we will see how it goes, either way it's nice to know who people are on other areas of the forum so thank you for the intro
Posted by: Snake Got Hissed 21st January 2017, 12:55 AM
, must have been a typoI have heard of Alycia Debham Carey but have never seen her on tv, I am more a Star Trek fan myself
I enjoyed posting in the Lounge but I go through phases of sometimes posting loads & if I am busy work wise the flow can be slow
I am not sure it's for me though because I do get the impression that a lot of the posters are very young ( not their fault
as being one of the oldies not being my fault ) so would find it hard to covert the lingo used into something I would understand I did say it was out of my league from the beginning but we will see how it goes, either way it's nice to know who people are on other areas of the forum so thank you for the intro
It doesn't matter about age,don't let that alienate you, we have popchartfreak there and he is older too
It doesn't matter about lingo much, just ask and posters will explain. Sometimes I don't understand terms on Buzzjack either
Wherever you and Laura post on Buzzjack (and I do hope you occasionally post on The Lounge but it is up to you) I will always be a fan of Laundry
Posted by: Laura130262 21st January 2017, 01:01 AM
Posted by: Sydney11 21st January 2017, 11:24 PM
BBC's Taboo is rather good & kinda scary
Posted by: Laura130262 22nd January 2017, 12:37 AM
Yes - we watch this - it's good isn't it. Quite sinister though and I'm not sure I understand what's going on!
In fact I know I don't understand what's going on.
I think Tom Hardy deserves an award for his acting in it when award season comes around.
Posted by: Laura130262 22nd January 2017, 12:39 AM
We watched the Odessa File (movie) earlier too. 1963 Jon Voigt. Frederick Forsyth novel. Very good. I'd recommend it.
Posted by: bigwiglaf 22nd January 2017, 01:23 AM
I remember the movie, yes...
Would be nice to find a station that has reruns for 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.', 'The Avengers', 'The Saint'.....oh, and 'UFO', 'Space:1999', 'Thunderbirds Are Go!', 'Captain Scarlett'....
Posted by: Sydney11 22nd January 2017, 07:51 AM
In fact I know I don't understand what's going on.
I think Tom Hardy deserves an award for his acting in it when award season comes around.
The BBC do those Dramas really well , the sets, clothes & makeup are brilliant along with the really good actors
Posted by: Laura130262 23rd January 2017, 12:33 AM
Would be nice to find a station that has reruns for 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.', 'The Avengers', 'The Saint'.....oh, and 'UFO', 'Space:1999', 'Thunderbirds Are Go!', 'Captain Scarlett'....
I've seen a few episodes of The Saint but I can't remember which channel. It's just a drag they're in black and white. I've watched some episodes of Thunderbirds too.
I tell you what I have never seen on TV since I was a kid - original episodes of Mission Impossible.
and... going back even further
Time Tunnel and Lost..... In.....Spaaaaaaaace Posted by: bigwiglaf 23rd January 2017, 12:41 AM
I tell you what I have never seen on TV since I was a kid - original episodes of Mission Impossible.
and... going back even further
Time Tunnel and Lost..... In.....Spaaaaaaaace Ah, yes....original Mission:Impossible was top stuff back in the day...I vaguely recall it when it originally aired back in the 60's, and the reruns....
Time Tunnel, Land of the Giants, Lost In Space.....oy what shows...
Also remember a bunch of Sid & Marty Kroft shows like 'The Bugaloos', 'Sigmund the Sea Monster', 'HR Puffnstuff", 'Lidsville".....
And who could forget 'The Banana Splits', along with its 'show within the show' Danger Island, starring a very young Jan Michael Vincent.....
Posted by: Sydney11 23rd January 2017, 06:46 AM
Some of those old movies were brilliant , I used to love Lauren Bacall
Posted by: Sydney11 23rd January 2017, 06:50 AM
Time Tunnel, Land of the Giants, Lost In Space.....oy what shows...
Also remember a bunch of Sid & Marty Kroft shows like 'The Bugaloos', 'Sigmund the Sea Monster', 'HR Puffnstuff", 'Lidsville".....
And who could forget 'The Banana Splits', along with its 'show within the show' Danger Island, starring a very young Jan Michael Vincent.....
& Get Smart , watched some of the oldies of that some time ago, very funny
I think they made a movie of it some years back but just not the same
Posted by: Laura130262 24th January 2017, 01:01 AM
All three of these together with The Monkees and the Andy Williams show are the earliest TV memories I have.
Not a British series amongst them.
Posted by: Sydney11 24th January 2017, 05:55 AM
& Val Doonican & his Aran jumpers
Posted by: bigwiglaf 24th January 2017, 06:33 AM
Nothing wrong with simply made yet oh-so-stylish Aran jumpers....
Posted by: Sydney11 24th January 2017, 07:01 AM
They are back in fashion again & cost a fortune
Posted by: bigwiglaf 24th January 2017, 06:08 PM
Too bad I don't have an Irish granny to make me one for the St. Patrick's day party I'll be attending at a friend's house come March....
Posted by: Laura130262 25th January 2017, 12:41 AM
Yes
We still watch the Good Old Days on a Friday night on BBC4 from 1975.
The level of talent in some of the acts is dreadful
but I can remember watching that early Saturday evenings when I was a kid. I do get all nostalgic watching it.
Posted by: Laura130262 25th January 2017, 12:44 AM
Tessie O'Shea, Bernard Cribbins, Mike and Bernie Winters - and those were topping the bill!
You can imagine what the rest were like.....
a man who got a tune out of spinning a bendy trumpet around his head was one
Posted by: Sydney11 25th January 2017, 06:38 AM
We still watch the Good Old Days on a Friday night on BBC4 from 1975.
The level of talent in some of the acts is dreadful
but I can remember watching that early Saturday evenings when I was a kid. I do get all nostalgic watching it.It's a bit compulsive, something dirty looking about the audience as if they need a good wash
. I guess it was the early version of Britains Got Talent
Posted by: Laura130262 30th January 2017, 12:42 AM
I'm chucking music into the discussion here too - as we were saying on Twitter -I love Fifth Dimension - one of their songs is Wedding Bell Blues - it's one of my favourites and I never knew Marilyn McKoo and Billy Davis Jr were married in real life. Hence the "Bill! I love you so".... opening line 
You live and learn.
Posted by: elisabeth1973 30th January 2017, 04:21 AM
what are you talking about? :-)
Posted by: Sydney11 30th January 2017, 10:35 PM
Elisabeth. The Good Old Days was a popular tv show back in the day , the equivalent Britains Got Talent ( without Simon Cowell ) , it was a big deal at the time
My favourite music of all time comes from the 60's & 70's .
Posted by: Sydney11 30th January 2017, 10:36 PM
Hence the "Bill! I love you so".... opening line You live and learn.I never heard of Fifth Dimension Laura , they look cool though
Posted by: Laura130262 31st January 2017, 12:39 AM
I've got their greatest hits - it's lovely
Posted by: Laura130262 31st January 2017, 12:45 AM
These are The Fifth Dimension Elisabeth
Do you know the song? From the musical Hair?
Posted by: Laura130262 31st January 2017, 12:48 AM
Then I was saying that two of the members Marilyn McKoo and Billy Davis Jr went on to have this hit - which is one of my favourite songs from the 1970s. But I didn't realise they were married.
Love this song.
Posted by: Laura130262 31st January 2017, 12:54 AM
and then in between these two is this song from Fifth Dimension where Marilyn McKoo is asking BD Jr to marry her and I was saying I didn't realise they were married in real life.
Are you still with me?
anyway - I love this song too "Bill, I love you so, I always will"
Posted by: Laura130262 31st January 2017, 12:55 AM
I think we're all Fifth Dimension'd out now.
Posted by: elisabeth1973 31st January 2017, 04:29 AM
nice, but never heard of that. today you can watch old shows on nostalgia programs...if you have time.
This weekend they had a long reportage about boy bands in german TV and started with the coedian Harmonists. obviously TT and especially Robbie were a great deal. it is Germany. Do you remember the Bay City Rollers? Are they still alive?
Posted by: Sydney11 31st January 2017, 05:30 AM
Love this song.
O Yes, I know that one . Do you remember Billy Preston & Syreeta , this was my absolute favourite song, I even have the single of same
Posted by: Sydney11 31st January 2017, 05:31 AM
Are you still with me?
anyway - I love this song too
"Bill, I love you so, I always will" Really cool video ..
Posted by: Sydney11 31st January 2017, 05:34 AM
This weekend they had a long reportage about boy bands in german TV and started with the coedian Harmonists. obviously TT and especially Robbie were a great deal. it is Germany. Do you remember the Bay City Rollers? Are they still alive?
They were the Scottish group were they not , I used to love them & all their tartan . Yes, I think they are all still alive Elisabeth. If I remember correctly they ended up broke as their manager spent all their money
Posted by: bigwiglaf 31st January 2017, 06:43 AM
The Bay City Rollers, named for tossing a dart at a map of the US, and said dart striking Bay City, Michigan....I think they did some reunion shows in Las Vegas within the last 15-20 years...
Yes, even I liked them and their catchy pop tunes...
EDIT: yes they were/are Scottish...
Posted by: Laura130262 1st February 2017, 12:12 AM
I couldn't stand the BCR when I was 14. 
I remember their TV show Shang a Lang.
But yes they did make a come back last year as I remember and I think they've booked some live shows so maybe they can still make a living out of music.
Tam Paton was their Manager wasn't he.
Posted by: Laura130262 1st February 2017, 12:21 AM
'For the glory of Scotland!' Bay City Rollers announce tour http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3379509/The-return-rollermania-Bay-City-Rollers-touring-40-years-Time-s-taken-toll-fans-like-JAN-MOIR-don-t-fig.html#v-4501784417001
Posted by: Sydney11 1st February 2017, 06:34 AM
Gordon Kaye died recently , actually I thought he had died a number of years ago but then I remembered that he had suffered a serious brain injury in a accident.
This tv show still makes me laugh out laugh , it was brilliantly written , the comedy thses days is just not the same
Have you ever heard of Allo Allo Elisabeth
Posted by: Laura130262 2nd February 2017, 01:09 AM
We still say "Good moaning" at work. It never gets old
Posted by: bigwiglaf 2nd February 2017, 05:38 AM
but then I remembered that he had suffered a serious brain injury in a accident.This tv show still makes me laugh out laugh , it was brilliantly written , the comedy thses days is just not the same
Have you ever heard of Allo Allo Elisabeth
I remember watching Allo Allo on PBS back in the day here in the US....was riotous fun, that....
Posted by: Sydney11 3rd February 2017, 06:17 AM
I did watch the repeat series last year, it makes me laugh so much, my favourite eposide was the funeral of Rene
https://youtu.be/IhkSNWol3k0
Posted by: Laura130262 4th February 2017, 12:52 AM
Old Pics Archive @oldpicsarchive · 6h6 hours ago
Pink Floyd performing in Venice, 1989.
I'd never seen this before - have you Tess?
What an amazing venue for a gig
Posted by: Sydney11 4th February 2017, 07:24 AM
Pink Floyd performing in Venice, 1989.
I'd never seen this before - have you Tess?
What an amazing venue for a gig
Gosh !!. that is fabulous Laura
You do know the PF exhibition starts in the V & A in June, the tickets are selling very well I believe. Have you told Mr Stanley about it , I am sure he would find it interesting
Posted by: Laura130262 5th February 2017, 01:02 AM
I did tell him Tess but we haven't done anything about getting any tickets yet.
He's enjoying the Early Years CD. Are you?
Posted by: Laura130262 5th February 2017, 01:04 AM
Taboo was good tonight wasn't it? Very dark though. There's not much redeeming in the character of James Delaney is there?
Posted by: Sydney11 5th February 2017, 10:54 AM
He's enjoying the Early Years CD. Are you?
I did not but the CD Laura, I should have , is it good do you know
Posted by: Sydney11 5th February 2017, 11:05 AM
I have it taped Laura & will watch it today , I love the storyline, very dark
I was busy oooooogling Martin Kemp on LIS
. Lulu is the new judge on board, wow !! does she look fabulous . Mel C ( Sporty Spice ) was one of the guest acts that the lads sang along woth, she is very good in her own right, does she still work I wonder , I like that girlI have been following Portrait Artist if The Year on Sky Arts , love Richard E Grant, very sexy man
Posted by: Laura130262 6th February 2017, 12:43 AM
Lulu still looks amazing doesn't she? She doesn't age.
I haven't listened to the CD Tess but Mr Stanley seems to be enjoying it.
Posted by: Sydney11 7th February 2017, 06:29 AM
Decided to watch Taboo last night & found that my boxy thing had only taped the first 30 mins , so now I have to go & find it somewhere online . I must be taping a couple of things at the same time hence the cutting off half way through 
Posted by: Laura130262 8th February 2017, 12:11 AM
We watched Moorside tonight - about Karen Matthews.
Sheridan Smith was excellent as always. Concluding next week. I'd recommend it.
Posted by: Laura130262 8th February 2017, 12:12 AM
, so now I have to go & find it somewhere online . I must be taping a couple of things at the same time hence the cutting off half way through BBC Iplayer Tess?
Posted by: Sydney11 9th February 2017, 06:37 AM
Only works in the UK laura
Posted by: Laura130262 10th February 2017, 12:51 AM
No way!
I had no idea.
you might be stuffed then
mind you I don't understand it when I watch the whole episode
Tom Hardy mumbles a lot doesn't he?
Posted by: Sydney11 10th February 2017, 07:14 AM
I had no idea.
you might be stuffed then
mind you I don't understand it when I watch the whole episode
Tom Hardy mumbles a lot doesn't he?
All to do with Brexit I believe
only kidding
, we could nebver use BBCiplayer here.i will find it on the web, have been very busy at work this week so have not really been online that much , will search tonigh , thanks
Posted by: Laura130262 11th February 2017, 12:15 AM
only kidding
, we could nebver use BBCiplayer here. I'm currently blaming anything rubbish in my life on Brexit and Donald Trump.
Posted by: Sydney11 11th February 2017, 09:34 AM
I'm currently blaming anything rubbish in my life on Brexit and Donald Trump.
It's Trump & Brexit overoad thses days with Trumpy throwing his toys out of the pram on a regular basis
Posted by: Laura130262 12th February 2017, 12:46 AM
There was a nice wet shirt moment on Taboo tonight Tess - did you notice?
Posted by: Sydney11 12th February 2017, 09:18 AM
More than a wet shirt shirt moment Laura,
Did you see the bit where he put the snitches tongue in the other guys hand as a warning not to talk
Yuk, Yuk, Yuk
but I cannot stop watching it I love Delaney's tattoos , & shoulders & lot's more
Posted by: Sydney11 12th February 2017, 01:51 PM
Did you watch Apple Tree Yard on BBC Laura, it was very good , lot's of good BBC drama this season
Posted by: Laura130262 13th February 2017, 12:40 AM
Did you see the bit where he put the snitches tongue in the other guys hand as a warning not to talk
Yuk, Yuk, Yuk
but I cannot stop watching it I love Delaney's tattoos , & shoulders & lot's more
Yes - he loves to disembowel people doesn't he?
he is rather gorgeous in a totally sadistic way
Posted by: Laura130262 13th February 2017, 12:41 AM
, lot's of good BBC drama this seasonNo - my work colleagues keep telling me how good it is. We watch something else on the other side although I can't remember what.
Posted by: Sydney11 13th February 2017, 07:05 PM
he is rather gorgeous in a totally sadistic way
He has great haircut , I love the gouges in his head
Posted by: Sydney11 18th February 2017, 09:02 AM
I am really looking forward to seeing this film, based on a true story
‘Feud’: Inside Jessica Lange, Susan Sarandon’s Take on a Hollywood Battle Royale
http://variety.com/2017/tv/features/jessica-lange-susan-sarandon-feud-1201987325/
Posted by: Laura130262 19th February 2017, 12:36 AM
Did you watch Taboo tonight Tess? (that sounded like a tongue twister )
It was a bit too gruesome for me tonight. I had to make a cup of tea halfway through. (won't say anymore in case you haven't seen it yet)
It's the last one next week. Part of me is quite grateful for that.
Posted by: bigwiglaf 19th February 2017, 09:03 PM
And here I like gruesome stuff....
Posted by: Laura130262 20th February 2017, 12:20 AM
Another new series tonight - SS-GB. Looks promising. Takes place in 1941 after the Nazi's won the Battle of Britain. 
It's a Len Deighton book apparently. Chilling scenario.
Posted by: Sydney11 20th February 2017, 06:42 AM
There's gruesome & then there's gruesome , I watched through my fingers but it was all a bit repulsive , too repulsive actually which kinda spoilt it for me
Anyway cannot wait for next week to see what happens & who gets their comeuppance
The new series SS-GB looks promising , I wonder if he gets to the school on time
Posted by: Laura130262 21st February 2017, 12:41 AM
Anyway cannot wait for next week to see what happens & who gets their comeuppance
The new series SS-GB looks promising , I wonder if he gets to the school on time
Taboo - also it was making me claustrophobic just watching him in that iron mask.
SS-GB - I noticed the mumbling/bad sound quality and Ian Hyland mentioned it today on Twitter. We had to turn the volume up to bloody hear what they were saying.
Posted by: Laura130262 26th February 2017, 01:17 AM
Last one of Taboo tonight - did you see Tess?
I'd say it was a satisfactory ending.
Posted by: Sydney11 26th February 2017, 08:41 AM
It was a series that i really enjoyed, loves all the sets , thought it was fabulous
Posted by: Sydney11 26th February 2017, 06:54 PM
Will Taboo have a season two? Creators say no decision has been made but they haven’t ruled it out
Read more: http://metro.co.uk/2017/02/26/will-taboo-have-a-season-two-creators-say-no-decision-has-been-made-but-they-havent-ruled-it-out-6473322/#ixzz4Zoq4XOeN
Posted by: bigwiglaf 26th February 2017, 10:59 PM
Hm...a possible Taboo II........
Posted by: Laura130262 27th February 2017, 12:22 AM
Good name for a boyband.
Posted by: Laura130262 27th February 2017, 12:24 AM
I don't know if it's my age or my concentration, but I cannot follow the plot in SS-GB.
I haven't got a clue what's going on.....
Posted by: bigwiglaf 27th February 2017, 12:24 AM
Or Taboo U
Posted by: Sydney11 27th February 2017, 07:01 AM
I haven't got a clue what's going on.....
Do you know I forgot about it, I was doing catch on some stuff I had taped so it must not have grabbed my attention Day 1
Posted by: Laura130262 28th February 2017, 12:45 AM
We're catching up on Season 2 Unforgotten with Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar. It's very good. I think it was on TV in January.
Posted by: Sydney11 1st March 2017, 05:50 AM
I missed the first series Laura so it's hard to do catch up
Have you been watching Blindspot on Sky Living, I love it https://www.sky.com/watch/channel/sky-living/blindspot
Posted by: Laura130262 2nd March 2017, 12:04 AM
Have you been watching Blindspot on Sky Living, I love it https://www.sky.com/watch/channel/sky-living/blindspot
Season two was better than one IMO - they're not at all related Tess other than having the same lead characters in them. I really enjoyed the latest series.
Don't really watch Sky so don't know about Blindspot.
Posted by: Laura130262 12th March 2017, 12:30 AM
Not everyone's cup of tea I know but I've been watching a series on Iplayer called "The Nazi's -a warning from history".
It's in five parts and was first shown in 1997. It's very detailed and shows the circumstances at the time that allowed them to come to power and how events evolved over the period between the end of the first world war and the end of the second world war. Such a short period of time for such cataclysmic events to happen. (Only 27 years).
I'm up to part four of five.
It's absolutely fascinating if you're a history geek like me. Chilling too.
Posted by: Sydney11 12th March 2017, 08:06 AM
It's in five parts and was first shown in 1997. It's very detailed and shows the circumstances at the time that allowed them to come to power and how events evolved over the period between the end of the first world war and the end of the second world war. Such a short period of time for such cataclysmic events to happen. (Only 27 years).
I'm up to part four of five.
It's absolutely fascinating if you're a history geek like me. Chilling too.
I love history as well Laura, I knew it was on but did not get time to watch it. Do people learn from history or do they quickly forget . Not so long ago I met a girl who told me she visited one of the concentration while on vacation & was not sure if the whole thing had actually happened & that it could have been all propaganda , needless to say I was left speechless . You can never underestimate people & what they will believe at any given time.
Posted by: Laura130262 12th March 2017, 09:49 AM
And there's such a danger in that. As time goes on and people directly involved pass away, then the reality of it dims and it becomes more of a "story" than factual evidence. The stupidity of people never fails to amaze me Tess and no some people don't learn from history because they don't want to. So I believe it could absolutely happen again. Well some of it is happening again now isn't it.
I want to visit one of the concentration camps too. I might go on my own. I understand it's not something many people want to do but I believe you can't learn unless you witness.
Anyway Sorry if a bit heavy for a Sunday morning and not appropriate for on here. I'll move on now. It's on I player if you do want to catch up Tess.
Posted by: Sydney11 12th March 2017, 07:43 PM
A lot of people have never heard of the Bosnian war & that happened in the 1990's more or less on our own doorstep which was not that long ago https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosnian_War
Posted by: Sydney11 12th March 2017, 07:44 PM
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Posted by: Sydney11 12th March 2017, 07:44 PM
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Posted by: Sydney11 12th March 2017, 07:44 PM
I stopped watching SS-GB , did not grab me from the beginning
Posted by: bigwiglaf 12th March 2017, 08:36 PM
Ah....history......love it.....world history especially.....Peloponesian (sp?) War....the Spartans holding on 3 days at Thermopylae Pass.....all fascination stuff to me, both incidents in history...Charlemagne.....I can hope against hope I'm related to Charlemagne, since I have French ancestry....
Posted by: Laura130262 13th March 2017, 12:08 AM
We've persevered but the lead characters constant gruff mumbling is doing my head in!
Posted by: Sydney11 16th March 2017, 09:27 PM
'Worst decision ever!': GBBO fans SLAM Noel Fielding as he's confirmed as the shock new host of The Great British Bake Off alongside Prue Leith, Sandi Toksvig and Paul
Hollywood
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4321190/Prue-Leith-Noel-Fielding-host-GBBO.html#ixzz4bWhd9P3I
Posted by: Laura130262 17th March 2017, 12:16 AM
Hollywood
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4321190/Prue-Leith-Noel-Fielding-host-GBBO.html#ixzz4bWhd9P3I
Odd choice?
Posted by: Sydney11 26th March 2017, 07:12 AM
He wears nice eyeliner
Posted by: Sydney11 26th March 2017, 07:14 AM
Cannot believe Mrs Brown does so well in the UK , never liked Brendan O Carroll but he has cleaned up his act a bit
https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2017/0325/862577-brendan-ocarroll-all-round-to-mrs-browns-james-blunt/
Posted by: Sydney11 26th March 2017, 07:59 PM
See who's back
Posted by: Laura130262 26th March 2017, 10:55 PM
https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2017/0325/862577-brendan-ocarroll-all-round-to-mrs-browns-james-blunt/
I like Mrs Brown - we watched this last night - bit hit and miss. Some bits were funny, some were very clunky.
Posted by: Laura130262 26th March 2017, 10:57 PM
Pssst Tess - did you watch Line of Duty tonight?
Oh my goodness it was 
so good
the ending!!!!
Posted by: Sydney11 27th March 2017, 04:54 AM
Oh my goodness it was
so goodthe ending!!!!
I did not see the earlier series so I did not watch it Laura, too much catching up to do.
Broadchurch is looking good, i like the actors , really good team
Posted by: Sydney11 27th March 2017, 09:34 PM
Did you see this on BBC 2 tonight Laura , what a hotel
http://homedesignlover.com/pools/marina-bay-sands-infinity-pool/
Posted by: Laura130262 27th March 2017, 10:58 PM
http://homedesignlover.com/pools/marina-bay-sands-infinity-pool/
No but we did watch Broadchurch.
That hotel looks amazing.
Posted by: Sydney11 28th March 2017, 04:33 AM
That hotel looks amazing.
It as an amazing pool & garden on the roof , 200 cars an hour use it's car park, I cannot ell you how many chefs work there , it has over 60 restaurants in the hotel
Posted by: Laura130262 28th March 2017, 11:11 PM
Posted by: Sydney11 4th April 2017, 07:15 PM
BBC 2 Bake off Creme de la Creme
Angus Deayton Laura, looks like he's back in favour again with the BBC , can you remember why they fired him. I like Angus, he has a wry sense of humour
Posted by: Laura130262 4th April 2017, 11:17 PM
Angus Deayton Laura, looks like he's back in favour again with the BBC , can you remember why they fired him. I like Angus, he has a wry sense of humour
We turned it over and watched BroadChurch on catchup Tess. I think I might have seen enough Bakeoffs/Pottery Throws/ Sewing Bees/ Carpentry for Beginners programmes to last me a life time.
I couldn't tell if Angus Deayton was being sarcastic in his commentary of whether he was a real crčme patisserie type of guy.
Hey that's cool - I type crčme and I get an accent over the e
Posted by: bigwiglaf 5th April 2017, 05:28 AM
In French, that accent is called an 'accent grave'....why? who knows what lurks in the minds of the French language police...
That's something I somehow amazingly remember from my 4 years of French classes in high school here in the US....
Posted by: Laura130262 5th April 2017, 11:38 PM
That's something I somehow amazingly remember from my 4 years of French classes in high school here in the US....
Yes I remember too and the other is an acute accent isn't it?
My French O level was in 1978!!
Posted by: bigwiglaf 6th April 2017, 05:33 AM
My French O level was in 1978!!
You're correct, yes, about the accent acute going the other way over an e....as in é. then there's the ç as in ça va or français....called a cedilla....my first year of French classes was in the 1978/79 school year as well...gads, now I'm REALLY dating myself...
Posted by: Sydney11 11th April 2017, 10:28 PM
Posted by: Laura130262 11th April 2017, 10:58 PM
That's completely different from what I was expecting. Good for him for doing something different.
I can see why there were Bowie and Robbie comparisons.
Posted by: Sydney11 12th April 2017, 04:02 AM
It's a very nice song ..
Posted by: Sydney11 16th April 2017, 10:16 AM
Thought Warren Beatty looked terrific on Graham Norton show last night, no facial work done there, all natural , his wife Annette Bening is also fabulous
Posted by: Laura130262 16th April 2017, 11:56 PM
https://goo.gl/images/8Zoa7q
When he was young - I used to think Warren Beatty was gorgeous.
When I saw him again on Graham Norton last Friday - even though now he is an old man of 80 - he still had that lovely soft voice and he was still very charming and obviously a smart, intelligent man.
Sometimes - although physical beauty fades, the inside remains beautiful.
When you look at photos of him in his prime - he could put a lot of the youngsters of today firmly in the shade.
Posted by: Sydney11 17th April 2017, 05:49 AM
When he was young - I used to think Warren Beatty was gorgeous.
When I saw him again on Graham Norton last Friday - even though now he is an old man of 80 - he still had that lovely soft voice and he was still very charming and obviously a smart, intelligent man.
Sometimes - although physical beauty fades, the inside remains beautiful.
When you look at photos of him in his prime - he could put a lot of the youngsters of today firmly in the shade.
He was very good looking when he was young, he still looks good & seems comfortable in his skin
Posted by: Sydney11 17th April 2017, 05:53 AM
I watched a bit of Line of Duty , looks good
Posted by: Laura130262 17th April 2017, 09:34 AM
It's flipping amazing!!!
Posted by: Sydney11 24th April 2017, 05:10 AM
Did you LOD last night, who is the Baddie Laura , obvious or not
Posted by: Laura130262 24th April 2017, 12:35 PM
My theory is balaclava man is Jimmy Lakewell the solicitor. Ros Hartley is having an affair with him and her husband is totally innocent. What do you think Tess?. I'm loving the series but her coming out of hospital so soon following an amputation, MRSA and septic shock was totally unbelievable
still my favourite programme in tv at the mo though.
Posted by: Laura130262 24th April 2017, 10:54 PM
Watched Trump The first 100 Days tonight. It was quite interesting.
Nothing we haven't already seen but interesting just the same.
Then on Radio London this morning they were talking about the new guy in France - Macron.
He's like Trump (not politically) but as in new to politics. No political experience.
There seems to be a move away from "old school" politicians all over the world. I've no idea whether that's a good thing or a bad thing.
At least in the French election the candidates are complete opposites so there is a clear choice to make.
Posted by: Sydney11 25th April 2017, 05:48 AM
Nothing we haven't already seen but interesting just the same.
Then on Radio London this morning they were talking about the new guy in France - Macron.
He's like Trump (not politically) but as in new to politics. No political experience.
There seems to be a move away from "old school" politicians all over the world. I've no idea whether that's a good thing or a bad thing.
At least in the French election the candidates are complete opposites so there is a clear choice to make.
Did you know Macron married his schoolteacher , how romantic
I was out to dinner last night with some friends from the United States whi had varying thoughts on Trump, some for , some against , all seem to be geographical really , those nearer the Mexican border & N Yorkers were pro whilst others seemed to be terrified , the discussion was all very hush hush though which made me think that it's still a hot potato in the US
Old is safe Laura , with the new you have no idea what you get but maybe things do need shaking up, they certainly do in this country as we have the same folk being rolled out election after election but who wants to be a politician, I know I don't
Posted by: Laura130262 25th April 2017, 11:32 PM
At least the Mexicans are adamant tonight they're not paying for that bloody wall!! 
Posted by: Sydney11 26th April 2017, 06:37 AM
Em !! , wonder which rattle he will throw out of his pram now
Posted by: Sydney11 28th April 2017, 04:27 AM
He's not the most attractive guy on the planet
Posted by: Sydney11 30th April 2017, 07:07 AM
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Posted by: Laura130262 1st May 2017, 12:02 AM
Brilliant
Posted by: Sydney11 1st May 2017, 05:46 AM
still my favourite programme in tv at the mo though. I did nor realise the series was based on factual events, you got the feeling at the end that there were many people in high places that were involved but were never caught
Posted by: Sydney11 1st May 2017, 05:52 AM
New series starts this coming Friday on Sky 1 - Jamestown
Max Beesley: 'I just want to be a good father now'
Max Beesley, star of new Sky 1 drama Jamestown, tells Gemma Dunn why daughter Sabrina (3) is playing a bigger role in his life
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/weekend/max-beesley-i-just-want-to-be-a-good-father-now-35653261.html
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/entertainment/15253185.display/
Posted by: Laura130262 1st May 2017, 01:31 PM
It's not factual Tess. Not as far as I'm aware. That was just done for effect last night.
I thought the last part was brilliant . The only teeny tiny criticism was when Jamie Desford pulled his gun on his colleagues. That bit was totally unbelievable to me. Anyway it didn't detract from a brilliant series. I was totally wrong in my guess of Balaclava Man
I hope it wins tons of awards. Got 7.5 million viewers last night too.
Posted by: Laura130262 1st May 2017, 01:33 PM
Max Beesley: 'I just want to be a good father now'
Max Beesley, star of new Sky 1 drama Jamestown, tells Gemma Dunn why daughter Sabrina (3) is playing a bigger role in his life
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/weekend/max-beesley-i-just-want-to-be-a-good-father-now-35653261.html
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/entertainment/15253185.display/
Saw Max on Graham Norton a couple of weeks back. He just gets more and more handsome the older he gets. He's such a nice decent man. Hope one day we see a photo of him and Robbie together again. They were such good friends. That would be lovely.
Posted by: Sydney11 2nd May 2017, 04:58 AM
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Posted by: Sydney11 2nd May 2017, 06:09 AM
I thought the last part was brilliant . The only teeny tiny criticism was when Jamie Desford pulled his gun on his colleagues. That bit was totally unbelievable to me. Anyway it didn't detract from a brilliant series. I was totally wrong in my guess of Balaclava Man
I hope it wins tons of awards. Got 7.5 million viewers last night too. With so may odd real life cases over the years i thought it was the real deal , is there another series coming up
Posted by: Laura130262 2nd May 2017, 10:51 PM
Has somebody gagged you Tess?
Posted by: Laura130262 2nd May 2017, 10:55 PM
Yes there'll be a series 5
We're going to re-watch series 1-3 on Netflix because we've only watched them sporadically over the years. Do you watch Car Share Tess?
It's very funny and very sweet and very well observed.
Tonight's episode is (supposedly) the last one Peter Kay ever writes. It was so touching it actually made me cry.
It was gorgeous.
Posted by: Sydney11 3rd May 2017, 06:15 AM
We're going to re-watch series 1-3 on Netflix because we've only watched them sporadically over the years. Do you watch Car Share Tess?
It's very funny and very sweet and very well observed.
Tonight's episode is (supposedly) the last one Peter Kay ever writes. It was so touching it actually made me cry.
It was gorgeous.
No I do not watch Car Share Laura, Peter Kay reminds me of Mrs Brown which I cannot stand, why does Mrs Brown have such a huge foillowing
Posted by: Laura130262 3rd May 2017, 11:20 PM
I like Mrs Brown - not the chat show format, the original sitcom format although he doesn't always hit the right button. Can just be smutty without being funny.
I love Peter Kay though. Funny, witty and so smart in his observations - good actor.
Posted by: Sydney11 4th May 2017, 05:55 AM
Dont' ask, a small problem
Posted by: Sydney11 4th May 2017, 05:57 AM
I love Peter Kay though. Funny, witty and so smart in his observations - good actor.
Brend O Caroll ( aka Mrs Brown ) is King of smut, it's the main reason I do not like him , never did .... he is terribly generous with his money though, gives tons to charity
Posted by: bigwiglaf 4th May 2017, 12:09 PM
I'm that small problem...
Posted by: elisabeth1974 5th May 2017, 06:08 AM
Does someone in here likes Game of Thrones? I never watched it, but had added HBO to my television package last year and have to say, I am hooked. I am reading the books now.
Posted by: Laura130262 5th May 2017, 11:34 PM
No, I've never watched it Elisabeth. It's just finding the time to watch all this stuff really. We've got Netflix but I'm not sure it's worthwhile for one movie on a Saturday night.
Posted by: bigwiglaf 5th May 2017, 11:47 PM
I've not watched it, either.....then again, I'm not signed up to get the channel it's on, either...
Posted by: Sydney11 6th May 2017, 05:42 AM
I did not watch it, just did not have the time but I believe it's great Elisabeth , comes highly recommended
Posted by: Sydney11 6th May 2017, 05:44 AM
Jamestown started last night with Max Beesley , have taped it , looks a bit rough
Posted by: Laura130262 7th May 2017, 11:32 PM
We're now watching series one of Line of Duty on Netflix. It's good but not as good as the series just finished (Series 4).
Don't know why we never watched it originally. Must have just missed it I guess.
Posted by: Sydney11 8th May 2017, 06:32 PM
Watched Jamestown last night , jury still out , a bit predictable . Max is definitely rough looking
Posted by: Sydney11 22nd May 2017, 08:41 PM
Have you been watching the Chelsea Flower show , I love it, all the different plants looking fab
HM Queen Elisabeth was there today, she told Chris Evans she listens to him in the Radio
Posted by: Sydney11 25th May 2017, 05:00 AM
Did you see the film The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas Laura,
Posted by: Laura130262 25th May 2017, 10:35 PM
Yes Tess. Saw it at the cinema. It's very moving isn't it.
We've been watching Chelsea Flower Show. Never been there although been to Hampton Court flower show a gazillion times. Hopefully going again this year. I love it.
My husband's a gardener and we both love our garden.
Posted by: Laura130262 25th May 2017, 10:37 PM
HM Queen Elisabeth was there today, she told Chris Evans she listens to him in the Radio
I saw the Queen visited some of the Manchester patients in hospital today. She's wonderful and I'm not a Royalist in any shape or form. She's an amazing lady.
Posted by: Sydney11 26th May 2017, 05:30 AM
We've been watching Chelsea Flower Show. Never been there although been to Hampton Court flower show a gazillion times. Hopefully going again this year. I love it.
My husband's a gardener and we both love our garden.
I love the CFS , gardening is very good for people mentally Laura , no hustle & bustle , al very peaceful & of course glorious to look at ,...
Posted by: Sydney11 26th May 2017, 05:31 AM
I did her on the news, she spent ages with the patients talking to them , I thought she was lovely .
Posted by: Laura130262 26th May 2017, 11:14 PM
Couldn't agree more Tess. Nature is a wonderful thing.
Posted by: Sydney11 21st August 2017, 06:15 AM
Can you get this in the UK Laura , I do not have that channel & cannot see it elsewhere
I heard the Crawford sisters had a very tumultuous relationship so I think it would be quite good
‘Feud’s’ Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange on Recreating Bette Davis and Joan Crawford
http://variety.com/2017/scene/vpage/feud-bette-and-joan-jessica-lange-susan-sarandon-1202392943/
Posted by: Sydney11 29th August 2017, 05:44 AM
Strictly's back - Saturday SEPT 9th
When does Strictly Come Dancing 2017 start !! Full celebrity line-up, judging panel and hosts
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/when-does-strictly-dancing-start-11031798
Posted by: Laura130262 29th August 2017, 11:16 PM
I heard the Crawford sisters had a very tumultuous relationship so I think it would be quite good
‘Feud’s’ Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange on Recreating Bette Davis and Joan Crawford
http://variety.com/2017/scene/vpage/feud-bette-and-joan-jessica-lange-susan-sarandon-1202392943/
Sorry Tess - only just seen this. I didn't catch this but did read Joan Crawford's biography years ago by her daughter called Mommie Dearest. Man - she was a "difficult woman". Stars were stars in those days.
Posted by: Sydney11 24th September 2017, 09:07 AM
Invictus Games 2017
Really well worth watching, makes you appreciate the sacrifices these men & women have made for all of us
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b096326q
Posted by: Laura130262 24th September 2017, 11:53 PM
Did anybody else watch Benedict Cumberbatch in The Child In Time tonight on BBC1?
It was quite hard to follow at the start but it turned into a really beautiful story, well acted by all but especially BC.
A story of loss and inner child.
Posted by: Sydney11 25th September 2017, 05:23 AM
It was quite hard to follow at the start but it turned into a really beautiful story, well acted by all but especially BC.
A story of loss and inner child.
I have it taped Laura as I thought it looked good, hopefully I will get around to watching it tonight, I love Benedict C
Strcutly started on Saturday, a nice bit of light entertainment , not sure who the character is going to be this year, Ed Balls is a hard act to follow , he was brilliant
Posted by: Laura130262 25th September 2017, 07:29 PM
Strcutly started on Saturday, a nice bit of light entertainment , not sure who the character is going to be this year, Ed Balls is a hard act to follow , he was brilliant
We loved Strictly too. Missed Len Goodman but that aside it was great.
Posted by: Sydney11 25th September 2017, 09:43 PM
It was quite hard to follow at the start but it turned into a really beautiful story, well acted by all but especially BC.
A story of loss and inner child.
Just watched it back Laura, Gosh !! , that was unusual , left you guessing either way
Posted by: Sydney11 1st October 2017, 06:57 PM
Sorry to see Chizzy go tonight in SCD , I think she would have been great fun. Brian C was lucky , it's all a bit open at the bottom & those at the top are very very good
Posted by: Laura130262 1st October 2017, 11:18 PM
I was sure the Reverend was going to go. I'm glad Brian Conley didn't. I enjoyed his routine last night.
There are so many really good dancers already. I'm really enjoying it.
Posted by: Laura130262 1st October 2017, 11:20 PM
We started watching The Front Line on BBC1 tonight - anyone else? About Aden in 1960s? It's part one of six.
Kind of like an updated Soldier Soldier. It made a promising start.
Posted by: Sydney11 4th October 2017, 07:51 PM
There are so many really good dancers already. I'm really enjoying it.
Yes that Reverned is a bit annoying especially when he dangles his arms in the air , there is no real character in the show this year , I liked Chizzie , she cried so much when she was voted out ...
Posted by: Sydney11 4th October 2017, 07:52 PM
Kind of like an updated Soldier Soldier. It made a promising start.
I saw it advertised Laura but started watching something else ...
Posted by: Sydney11 22nd October 2017, 08:03 AM
Was it just me , I was not blown away by Debbie McGees performance last night on SCD , I did not think that they connected throughout the dance , for me it was a very cold performance
Ruth & Anton were very funny , , Ruth really goes for it
Posted by: Laura130262 22nd October 2017, 10:45 PM
Ruth & Anton were very funny ,
, Ruth really goes for it I was sad Brian Conley left tonight - I thought he was a real trier.
I don't really like Debbie McGee on there. Mr Stanley lurves Gemma
Posted by: Sydney11 23rd October 2017, 05:43 AM
I don't really like Debbie McGee on there. Mr Stanley lurves Gemma
Gemma is really good at the Latin , ballroom does not come natural to her but she really tries , she is a really fit looking girl , looks like she spends a lot of time in the gym , very healthy looking
Posted by: Laura130262 29th October 2017, 11:17 PM
Brilliant BBC1 entertainment for us tonight.
Strictly, Blue Planet and The Last Post. All excellent.
and all on again next week too.
Posted by: Sydney11 12th November 2017, 10:45 AM
Gosh !! Alexandra was good last night on SCD & I love Susan , she really goes for it & I think the audience love her
Posted by: Laura130262 12th November 2017, 06:12 PM
Alexandra really is amazing isn't she? It was like watching one of the professional dancers.
I think at this stage in the proceedings she will win, Debbie McGee second and Joe third.
Posted by: Laura130262 12th November 2017, 11:52 PM
Started watching the new Howard's End tonight. Promising start.
Mr Stanley wasn't impressed by the "screeching violins" though.
Posted by: Sydney11 13th November 2017, 05:17 AM
Mr Stanley wasn't impressed by the "screeching violins" though.
I had seen the ad for same & decided not to watch as I have loads of stuff taped that I have never got around to watching
Posted by: Sydney11 13th November 2017, 05:20 AM
I think at this stage in the proceedings she will win, Debbie McGee second and Joe third.
You never know with that show Laura , Joe could be the dark horse in the comp, he is really good as well, that was an extremely difficult routine that he did so was very impressive, I think Kathya is a great choreographer
Posted by: Sydney11 15th November 2017, 11:08 PM
This is starting on BBC fairly soon, the trailer looked good
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6271042/
Alex Godman, the English-raised son of Russian mafia exiles, has spent his life trying to escape the shadow of their past, building his own legitimate business and forging a life with his girlfriend Rebecca. But when a murder forces his family's past to return to threaten them, Alex is drawn into the criminal underworld and must confront his values to protect those he loves.
Posted by: Laura130262 15th November 2017, 11:21 PM
Went to see Murder on the Orient Express tonight. I loved it.
Kenneth Branagh was brilliant and the camerawork/scenery - spectacular.
Posted by: Sydney11 16th November 2017, 10:19 PM
Kenneth Branagh was brilliant and the camerawork/scenery - spectacular.
I have seen the trailer Laura, the sets look fab , looking forward to seeing it , I always loved those kind of movies
Posted by: Laura130262 16th November 2017, 11:44 PM
It's the kind of film Brits do so well isn't it?
Couldn't believe the cost of the ticket though Tess - Ł13.75!
Only a few years ago we were getting into Orange Wednesday for a fiver.
It is extortionate now - and that was mid week! Goodness knows what the prices are on a Saturday night.
Posted by: Sydney11 18th November 2017, 07:24 AM
We have a series over here at the mo called Mr Mercedes, it's good, it's scary
Have you seen that one Laura, based on a Stephen King novel 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Mercedes_(TV_series)
Posted by: Sydney11 19th November 2017, 08:35 AM
Last nights opening number Strictly Come Dancing ... Let Me Entertain You starting at approx 59 seconds
Posted by: Laura130262 19th November 2017, 11:31 PM
I noticed this.
Posted by: Sydney11 20th November 2017, 08:18 PM
I loved the group dances last night, thought they were great
Loved Alexandra, she is my favourite
Thought Gemma was great last night & loved her colourful dress
Posted by: Laura130262 20th November 2017, 11:45 PM
Loved Alexandra, she is my favourite
Thought Gemma was great last night & loved her colourful dress
Gemma and Aljaz are our favourites.
But I think Alexandra will win. She is a step above the rest.There are so many good dancers this series aren't there?
Posted by: Sydney11 21st November 2017, 01:39 PM
But I think Alexandra will win. She is a step above the rest.There are so many good dancers this series aren't there?
I miss the funny characters this year though , remember Ed Balls last year, he was hilarious
Posted by: Laura130262 21st November 2017, 11:33 PM
I guess Brian Conley was the only character really. Well and the Reverend but they both went really early on.
Posted by: Sydney11 27th November 2017, 07:10 AM
Ooooooooh that was a close shave for Alexandra , I cannot believe how agile Debbie Magee is , she must have done ballet at some stage to be able to get moves like that . only a few weeks left so it will be interesting to see who gets through to the Semi final, at the mo I am guessing Alexandra, Debbie & Davood & not too sure on the others as they are all about even when it comes to their dancing talents , I still think its a disgrace that Aston is gone & he can only blame Janette for that totally wrong routine in their last dance says ' I the expert '
Posted by: Laura130262 27th November 2017, 11:39 PM
Correct me if I'm wrong but on finals night isn't it only members of the public who can vote?
In which case as both Alexandra and Debbie have now been in the bottom two, I think there could be a shock winner like Joe or Davood snatching it.
In our house it's all about Gemma and Aljaz.
Posted by: Sydney11 29th November 2017, 06:42 AM
In which case as both Alexandra and Debbie have now been in the bottom two, I think there could be a shock winner like Joe or Davood snatching it.
In our house it's all about Gemma and Aljaz.
You are right Laura so it's important the right couples get to the final. I like them getting there on merit, Joe & Davood are both very good dancers & Joe has a very good personality which goes a long way in a competition like this . Gemma's dance was a bit peculiar on Saturday night, I could get the concept but not sure of the judges understood
Posted by: Laura130262 17th December 2017, 12:25 AM
LOVED this season of Strictly - best one yet I think.
I realised that I just sat on the sofa and smiled at the whole thing.
They were all really good. Hubby voted for Gemma again but I'm really pleased Joe won. He's a worthy winner.
I feel kind of sorry for Alexandra. She was the best technically every single week. She must know that she has lost because the public didn't vote for her. That can't be a very nice feeling.....
Posted by: elisabeth1974 17th December 2017, 09:09 AM
I used to watch Strictly with my mum. She loved to watch the British version. Since she died I could not watch it anymore for some reason. Alexandra Burke, hasn't she once won the x-factor?
Posted by: Sydney11 17th December 2017, 10:13 AM
I was delighted for Joe , Katya had the best choreography throughout the whole series I thought .
I thought Gemma was lovely , she had the right attitude & that was to thoroughly enjoy the experience & not worry about winning
Alexandra & Debbie are really good dancers in their own right , really loved some of their routines & I loved Mollie, I thought she was a lovely girl but the nerves got to her but she did great
Yes, Alexandra did win the XFactor Elisabeth, not sure what she does now, musical theatre I think . Not sure why the fans did not like her, she lost her Mum , was she not entitled to get upset when she genuinely felt it , some folk on the web are so annoying , one of the downfalls of Social media I guess, some folk are vindictive & cold hearted .
I can understand how Strictly can make you feel sad Elisabeth especially when you used to watch it with your Mum , it's like hearing a particular song on the radio that gets you in the heart everytime as it reminds you of certain people or certain events
Posted by: Laura130262 17th December 2017, 10:22 AM
It's just got better and better Elisabeth as the years have gone on. I thought it wouldn't be as good without Bruce Forsyth or this year without Len Goodman but it is. The format is so joyful and genuinely everyone is looking out for each other and trying so hard. It's impossible not to get caught up in it. The standard this year has been amazing.
Posted by: Sydney11 29th December 2017, 07:44 AM
Dancing on Ice is back after 4 years , I used to like that show
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-5219127/Holly-Willoughby-reveals-Dancing-Ice.html
also really sad to read that Jamie & Louise Redknapp are getting divorced shortly .....
Posted by: Sydney11 30th December 2017, 12:38 PM
Watched 'The Green Mile' last on on Ch4 , what a brilliant film, they do not make films like that anymore
Posted by: Laura130262 31st December 2017, 01:15 AM
Yes that is a brilliant film.
We watched the Italian Job again tonight which is one of my favourite films ever.
Then we watched The Accountant which I didn't like. A 2016 very violent film with Ben Affleck.
Last night we watched a really bizarre film called In Bruges with Colin Farrell. A weird mix of very dark humour and a lot of violence.
It was strangely a good film.Have you seen it Tess?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780536/
Posted by: Sydney11 31st December 2017, 09:27 AM
We watched the Italian Job again tonight which is one of my favourite films ever.
Then we watched The Accountant which I didn't like. A 2016 very violent film with Ben Affleck.
Last night we watched a really bizarre film called In Bruges with Colin Farrell. A weird mix of very dark humour and a lot of violence.
It was strangely a good film.Have you seen it Tess?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780536/
I have seen Bruges, Colin Farrell does a lot of unusual films , has got great reviews for his last two ' The Lobster ', The Beguiled
Did you watch The Italian Job on DVD Laura, I must get it as I remember you mentioning it before
I am watching a tv series that I had taped a couple of months back called The Replacement , rather scary , about an architect who takes maternity leave & the nutcase who replaces her, scary indeed but good drama ...
Posted by: Sydney11 31st December 2017, 06:06 PM
A new series starts this coming week on BBC , some of the scenes I believe are based on true life
English toffs and Russian gangsters make McMafia a TV drama with global ambition
The creators of the BBC’s explosive new thriller reveal the inspirations behind their world of crime
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/dec/31/mcmafia-television-drama-the-new-wire
Party Like a Russian springs to mind 
Posted by: Laura130262 31st December 2017, 11:18 PM
Did you watch The Italian Job on DVD Laura, I must get it as I remember you mentioning it before
I am watching a tv series that I had taped a couple of months back called The Replacement , rather scary , about an architect who takes maternity leave & the nutcase who replaces her, scary indeed but good drama ...
No watched it on Sky movies Tess.
Our TV has just gone on the blink so we will be watching Chic on the lappy
Posted by: Sydney11 1st January 2018, 04:33 PM
I am watching some idiotic tv shows at the mo ... Million Dollar decorators on the Living channel ...I hate four poster beds even if they are i big houses ,always reminds me of Henry VIII & his big ass
Interesting they said that there are very few interior designers in LA , that is hard to believe. BTW one client was lookng for some 'round' art as in paintings
Posted by: Sydney11 1st January 2018, 09:52 PM
McMafia started on BBC1 tonight, it's really good
Posted by: Laura130262 1st January 2018, 11:40 PM
Oh we missed that.
Was watching Daniel Craig in Spectre.
Posted by: Laura130262 2nd January 2018, 11:42 PM
We watched part two. Very good although I don't think we've completely picked up the storyline yet.
We'll carry on with it now though.
Posted by: Sydney11 10th January 2018, 07:19 PM
I have been watching Miriam Margoyles on BBC1 ( Big American Adventure ) ...apart from her colourful language she is quite good
Posted by: Laura130262 10th January 2018, 11:41 PM
We've watched bits of it.
I like her. She's very individual.
She was never going to persuade the Trump supporters was she.
Posted by: Sydney11 14th January 2018, 10:34 PM
McMafia on BBC 1 is scary , I love it though
Posted by: Laura130262 14th January 2018, 11:05 PM
, I love it though I've given up on it a bit. Hubby likes it though.
Did you watch The Coronation Tess?
Lots of lovely old film. I loved it.
Posted by: Sydney11 15th January 2018, 05:06 AM
Did you watch The Coronation Tess?
Lots of lovely old film. I loved it.
No I did not see that Laura , my tv remote is giving trouble so cannot record at the minute, I feel like throwing it out the window . I did see the bit on Twitter where Queen Elisabeth was roughing the crown up a bit
....they must be pretty heavy to wear
Posted by: Laura130262 15th January 2018, 11:43 PM
....they must be pretty heavy to wear It was funny to see her giving it a tap like you would with a clock that doesn't work.
She seems like a lovely lady. Doesn't suffer fools easily either.
Posted by: Sydney11 22nd January 2018, 06:30 AM
We have Dancing With The Stars on here at the mo, I really miss the live band like they have with Strictly , it's just not the same . the music on SCD justs fill the room & really adds to the atmosphere , DWTS is a bit flat I find. Anyways there is a guy on the show called Bernard O Shea who is a comedian , not great dancer but good fun so I guess people will vote for him for a couple of weeks anyway, here is a copy of a letter he received from a fan, I thought it was really sweet & funny ( he is going to write back to her )
Posted by: Sydney11 4th February 2018, 08:04 AM
The Winter Olympics start on BBC this coming week , looking forward to that , love the Luge, quite a scary event
Posted by: Laura130262 4th February 2018, 04:27 PM
It all looks scary to me. I always think there is a lot of danger in winter sports. We'll be watching though.
Posted by: Sydney11 4th February 2018, 07:01 PM
I love it , way more thrilling that the usual olympics
North & South Korea have the one team for some events which is all a bit weird...I never know that they speak different languages in the Nrth & South
Posted by: Laura130262 4th February 2018, 11:41 PM
North & South Korea have the one team for some events which is all a bit weird...I never know that they speak different languages in the Nrth & South
We said exactly the same!
Were you watching it on the news? They have an American coach and she said there's three languages spoken in the dressing room.
Do you think it is all for the Olympics Tess? As soon as they're over - North Korea won't be interested anymore?
More to the point - why do North and South Korea speak different languages?
Posted by: Sydney11 5th February 2018, 06:09 AM
Were you watching it on the news? They have an American coach and she said there's three languages spoken in the dressing room.
Do you think it is all for the Olympics Tess? As soon as they're over - North Korea won't be interested anymore?
More to the point - why do North and South Korea speak different languages?
I am no sure how different it is Laura or if it is indeed that different https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North%E2%80%93South_differences_in_the_Korean_language
Nrth Korea are using the Olympics to make themselves look good , I am sure Mr Jong-Un has something up his sleeve
Posted by: Laura130262 5th February 2018, 11:39 PM
Nrth Korea are using the Olympics to make themselves look good , I am sure Mr Jong-Un has something up his sleeve
You don't go from being a nuclear target to being best friends overnight that's for sure.
They're both gaining from the situation at the present so it'll continue for now.
Posted by: Sydney11 6th February 2018, 06:16 AM
They're both gaining from the situation at the present so it'll continue for now.
Absolutely , I think Jong-Un is using it t save face & God knows what Jae-in is thinking , there has to be a sweetener somewhere
Posted by: Sydney11 7th February 2018, 07:56 PM
Max Beesley is on The One Show tomorrow evening 7pm
Posted by: Laura130262 7th February 2018, 11:55 PM
Ooh ! I wonder if that is to advertise his new music?
Edit: I'd love to see an up to date photo of him and RW together. It's been too long.
Posted by: Sydney11 11th February 2018, 09:06 PM
I saw Requim on Friday Laura, it's quite good , did you watch it
It is the last episode of McMafia tonight on BBC 1 , I loved the series , really good storyline , 'very scary' , quiet violent though
Posted by: Sydney11 11th February 2018, 10:05 PM
Wow !! , interesting end to McMafia...wonder if there will be a second series . James Norton is a hunk
Posted by: Laura130262 11th February 2018, 11:45 PM
It is the last episode of McMafia tonight on BBC 1 , I loved the series , really good storyline , 'very scary' , quiet violent though
No didn't watch part two of Requiem. I honestly found it too scary to watch and Hubby wasn't bothered so we left it. I found it quite disturbing.
We watched Endevour tonight so not seen McMafia finale yet. Watched Hot Sun finale last night and didn't have a clue what was going on
I do wonder if it's me but half these story lines I find so complicated
Posted by: Laura130262 11th February 2018, 11:46 PM
Enjoying the Winter Olympics though.
The mogul. That's a strange sport isn't it? :
Posted by: Sydney11 12th February 2018, 06:27 AM
The mogul. That's a strange sport isn't it? :
That mogul must give you a right old headache with all that bumping , I guess no eating beforehand
I do love the Ice dancing pairs, just fabulous
Posted by: Sydney11 12th February 2018, 07:02 AM
Looking forward to seeing this on BBC on Wednesday at 9pm , some spectacular scenery
https://youtu.be/HupQthKWg0o
Posted by: Laura130262 12th February 2018, 11:51 PM
I do love the Ice dancing pairs, just fabulous
I don't know the name for it - but it looked like snow boarding. Did you see them this evening in the strong winds.
Talk about take your life in your hands.
Posted by: Sydney11 13th February 2018, 06:28 AM
Talk about take your life in your hands.
Mens downhill postponed to Thursday because of the strong winds , I love the downhill racing, the speed they go at is unreal
Posted by: Sydney11 21st February 2018, 06:23 AM
Isn't Lizzie Yarnold just fantastic 
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/5607610/lizzy-yarnold-winter-olympics-gold-knitting/
Posted by: Laura130262 21st February 2018, 11:52 PM
Missed the Brits I was in the pub
But Stormzy getting best male and album.
I thought Ed Sheeeran was shoe horned for those two.
Posted by: Laura130262 21st February 2018, 11:52 PM
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/5607610/lizzy-yarnold-winter-olympics-gold-knitting/
Yes she is!
Posted by: Sydney11 5th March 2018, 08:14 PM
Watching BBC News this morning & hear them say that Roger Bannister passed away yesterday , what an athlete that man was & all under his own steam. The next item that came up was Bradley Wiggins & Team Sky cycling, how times have changed , is there any sport these days where peoples performance has to be questioned.. sad really
Posted by: Sydney11 10th March 2018, 06:22 PM
Was Mr Stanley shouting st the tv Laura
Ireland have won the Six Nations even thought they play England next week on St Patricks Day in Twickenham
Posted by: Laura130262 11th March 2018, 12:34 AM
Ireland have won the Six Nations even thought they play England next week on St Patricks Day in TwickenhamEven worse - he's given up on them!!
He wasn't happy Tess no.Well done to Ireland though. We're going to watch some boxing next Saturday night so he's not allowed to drink during the ENGvIRE match next week whatever the result.
It's also two days before my daughter's due date so we may not even get to the boxing.
We watched The Longest Day this evening - 1962 black and white all star cast movie about the Normandy landings. It was fab. Virgin are doing a special Oscars compilation of films on their movie channel. Lots of classics from the last fifty years.
Posted by: Sydney11 11th March 2018, 09:49 AM
He wasn't happy Tess no.Well done to Ireland though. We're going to watch some boxing next Saturday night so he's not allowed to drink during the ENGvIRE match next week whatever the result.
It's also two days before my daughter's due date so we may not even get to the boxing.
We watched The Longest Day this evening - 1962 black and white all star cast movie about the Normandy landings. It was fab. Virgin are doing a special Oscars compilation of films on their movie channel. Lots of classics from the last fifty years.
You must all be very excited about the baby Laura
I doubt I will watch the Ireland match on St Patrick's day as I will be about & about watching the parades .
BBC 2 are also showing some of the old B & W classic films .
Did you see the documentary on BBC2 'Putin The New Tsar ' , my friend said it was really good , it is repeated on Monday night at 23.45 & I am going to tape it
Posted by: Sydney11 11th March 2018, 09:52 AM
Happy Mothers Day to all Mum's out there
Thinking of you always 
Posted by: Sydney11 11th March 2018, 09:59 AM
The Winter Paralympics are fantastic , the athlete's are fantastic at what they do
Posted by: Laura130262 11th March 2018, 11:48 PM
I doubt I will watch the Ireland match on St Patrick's day as I will be about & about watching the parades .
BBC 2 are also showing some of the old B & W classic films .
Did you see the documentary on BBC2 'Putin The New Tsar ' , my friend said it was really good , it is repeated on Monday night at 23.45 & I am going to tape it
Not seen the Putin doc yet but will at some point. It's hard to keep up with everything on at the moment. We watched Endeavour tonight and that was the evening gone.
Posted by: Sydney11 18th March 2018, 06:21 PM
I have been watching Ch4 Stand Up To Cancer , Nick Hewer was an absolute howl last episode
Posted by: Laura130262 18th March 2018, 11:52 PM
The first episode was brilliant. Martin Kemp putting his butter icing in the oven.
Haven't seen this one yet. Such a good idea though.
Posted by: Sydney11 19th March 2018, 07:54 AM
Haven't seen this one yet. Such a good idea though. I saw the one with Martin Kemp. he started out so confident , was not long in coming back down to earth . He was better than poor Nick though , if you see that one come up on repeat you just have to watch it , I think wasted about 23 eggs trying to get the mix right, then Paul mixed it for him & Nick still managed to make a dogs dinner of it . Nick is so funny , such a lovely gentleman with a great sense of humour . That show is such a simple format , I hope they raise loads of money.
Posted by: Sydney11 24th March 2018, 01:19 PM
Watching Fashion TV channel, Eternity
Posted by: Laura130262 25th March 2018, 01:14 AM
What's that Tess?
Posted by: Laura130262 25th March 2018, 01:16 AM
We watched this. It was everything I hoped it would be.
My goodness though - what a sad story about the little girl with cancer. Your heart would be absolutely broken watching your child go through that.
Posted by: Sydney11 25th March 2018, 07:00 AM
It is a fashion tv channel .they used the song as a backing track to a Roberto Cavalli photoshoot
Posted by: Sydney11 25th March 2018, 07:01 AM
My goodness though - what a sad story about the little girl with cancer. Your heart would be absolutely broken watching your child go through that.
I have seen that video before about that little girl Laura, it was so sad, they are a very brave family & she was a very brave little girl
Posted by: Sydney11 31st March 2018, 10:17 PM
Well done to Declan Donnelly tonight , cannot have been easy for him
TAKE IT AWAY, DEC! Declan Donnelly gets an emotional standing ovation on Saturday Night Takeaway as he hosts first show alone without Ant McPartlin
https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/tv/2384191/declan-donnelly-gets-emotional-standing-ovation-from-saturday-night-takeaway-audience-as-he-launches-show-alone-for-the-first-time/
Posted by: Laura130262 1st April 2018, 12:01 AM
I didn't watch but I knew he would be as brilliant and professional as always.
Posted by: Sydney11 1st April 2018, 05:38 AM
& hopefully it might encourage Ant to get himself sorted out properly ...
Posted by: Sydney11 5th April 2018, 06:27 PM
Commonwealth Games
Is this not a lovely post
Hamish Carter
@HamishCarter1
Follow Follow @HamishCarter1
Best night of my life. I’m made for this. Commonwealth Games Team Medallists. Moments like these don’t happen very often. Take it in while it’s still here. What a team. What a sport. All of this and I’m 19. See you soon guys. #GC2018 🏴🇦🇺🏆
Hamsta.
Posted by: Sydney11 7th April 2018, 08:47 AM
This is scary
Posted by: Sydney11 17th April 2018, 04:24 AM
I find this shocking but not surprising
Posted by: Laura130262 17th April 2018, 11:06 PM
Did you watch the David Attenborough programme with the Queen last night Tess? About the "Queen's Commonwealth Canopy".
Gorgeous programme. I am a bit of a tree hugger myself. I love trees. They give me a feeling of well being and I like being around them. 
Her gardens looked amazing.
Posted by: Sydney11 18th April 2018, 10:21 PM
Gorgeous programme. I am a bit of a tree hugger myself.
I love trees. They give me a feeling of well being and I like being around them. Her gardens looked amazing.
I live beside the city park Laura which is full of trees, really lovely all year around
I only saw the trailer Laura, had to laugh when he asked why the sundial was in the shade ...very good question
Posted by: Laura130262 18th April 2018, 10:44 PM
I only saw the trailer Laura, had to laugh when he asked why the sundial was in the shade ...very good question
They seemed to get on like a house on fire. When you think they are both 91
Posted by: Sydney11 8th May 2018, 10:00 PM
Thought Ryan O Shaughmessy was great tonight on the Eurovision
Really liked the song
Posted by: Laura130262 8th May 2018, 10:38 PM
Didn't watch this -will watch the final though.
Ireland always do well at Eurovision don't they.
Posted by: Sydney11 9th May 2018, 08:35 PM
Ireland always do well at Eurovision don't they.
Not in recent years Laura so delighted we got through this year , I think we won it seven times
Posted by: Sydney11 12th May 2018, 05:48 PM
Keeping fingers & toes crossed for little Ole Ireland tonight in the Eurovision
Posted by: Sydney11 12th May 2018, 09:52 PM
What about that guy storing the stage tonight & snatching the microphone from Surie , poor girl , she must have got a terrible fright
Posted by: Laura130262 12th May 2018, 11:56 PM
It must have been scary.
Enjoyed this tonight. My favourite was Norway then Germany. I didn't like the Israeli entry that won.
Posted by: Sydney11 14th May 2018, 08:08 PM
Will you be watching the wedding on Saturday Laura or are you going up to London
Posted by: Laura130262 14th May 2018, 11:02 PM
I'll be watching on the sofa Tess -will you?
Started watching Innocent tonight. It's a four parter on all week I think.
It was very good!!
Posted by: Sydney11 15th May 2018, 08:53 PM
I thought about watching it Laura but then I started watching the Ch4 documentary on Myanmar , OMG , how shocking what is happening there , so many people killed including children ...really shocking in this day & age
Posted by: Laura130262 15th May 2018, 11:15 PM
I would recommend Innocent if you get a chance to see on Catchup - it's very exciting with more red herrings than an Agatha Christie novel.
There was another programme about Myanmar on over the weekend. There is a lot of violence there now.
Posted by: Sydney11 16th May 2018, 07:30 PM
There was another programme about Myanmar on over the weekend. There is a lot of violence there now.
I will try & watch it . doing catch up at the minute
Posted by: Sydney11 18th May 2018, 06:39 PM
Lookng forward to the wedding tomorrow/
Interesting to hear on Sky News how excited the mixed race young people are so excited about Meghan joining the royal family
Posted by: Laura130262 18th May 2018, 11:45 PM
Interesting to hear on Sky News how excited the mixed race young people are so excited about Meghan joining the royal family
I'm glad they're going to have gorgeous weather for it.
It will be a sparkling day.
Posted by: Sydney11 20th May 2018, 05:59 PM
Looking forward to the RHS Chelsea Flower show & A Very English Scandal with Hugh Grant
Posted by: Laura130262 20th May 2018, 11:10 PM
Yes to both.
Very English Scandal started strongly tonight. I love Hugh Grant in anything.
I can remember that whole thing in real time. Unbelievable that it's over 40 years ago.
Posted by: Sydney11 22nd May 2018, 07:30 PM
Have you been watching the Chelsea flower show Laura, have you ever been to the real event, the whole place looks fab. I thought the Yorkshire garden was wonderful , it felt like you actually were in Yorkshire
I like plants & flowers, I do a bit for our local community here where some elderly neighbours live , makes the place look nice for them when they walk out their front doors. I get better each year with practice
Posted by: Laura130262 22nd May 2018, 11:22 PM
I like plants & flowers, I do a bit for our local community here where some elderly neighbours live , makes the place look nice for them when they walk out their front doors. I get better each year with practice
Do you Tess? That's nice. Flowers can really lift your spirits I think.
I love gardening. Yes we are watching. We thought the Yorkshire would win best in show. So many brilliant ideas out there. If I didn't have to work I'd spend all day out in my garden. Never been to Chelsea - been to Hampton Court many times-love it there. It's fun. Gets very crowded though.
Posted by: Sydney11 23rd May 2018, 09:12 PM
I love gardening. Yes we are watching. We thought the Yorkshire would win best in show. So many brilliant ideas out there. If I didn't have to work I'd spend all day out in my garden. Never been to Chelsea - been to Hampton Court many times-love it there. It's fun. Gets very crowded though.
Is Hampton Court all year round, I might check it out sometime . I was in Sydney years ago & visited the Botanical gardens & decided to sniff this exotic flower & it nearly ate me up
, I had allergies for ages afterwards
Posted by: Laura130262 23rd May 2018, 11:36 PM
, I had allergies for ages afterwards No Hampton Court is five days over a weekend - 3rd to 8th July this year.
It's lovely.https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-hampton-court-palace-flower-show
Posted by: Sydney11 25th May 2018, 06:32 PM
Watching Rupert Everett on the Graham Norton show , he is hilarious
Posted by: Sydney11 26th May 2018, 09:53 PM
What a goal
Posted by: Laura130262 26th May 2018, 11:34 PM
He is amazing.
Damn shame he isn't English
I expect we'll be out of the World Cup week two as per usual.....
Posted by: Sydney11 27th May 2018, 07:16 AM
Damn shame he isn't English
I expect we'll be out of the World Cup week two as per usual.....
& have it won before they start & then make a bags of it as usual
Posted by: Sydney11 31st May 2018, 05:42 AM
Watching Flog It on the BBC .. a lady brought in what were thought some African tribal art , spears, sheilds etc . The expert valued them as a group for Ł200-Ł400. ..they actually sold for Ł30,000 ...they were bought online by the Natural Museum in Australia where the bidder recognised one of the sheilds as being Aboriginal ... the lady has been given them as a gift & has them in her attic ...can you believe it
Posted by: Laura130262 31st May 2018, 11:46 PM
..they actually sold for Ł30,000 ...they were bought online by the Natural Museum in Australia where the bidder recognised one of the sheilds as being Aboriginal ... the lady has been given them as a gift & has them in her attic ...can you believe it Gosh - we don't have anything like that in our attic.
They had something similar on the Antiques Road trip programme recently. One of the celebrity antiques guy bought a little bureau containing lotions and potions from Georgian times for a few quid and it sold for over Ł20,000. What was nice is that any profit they make goes to charity so they were able to make loads that week.
Posted by: Sydney11 4th June 2018, 06:35 PM
Laura. Are you able to get catch up on that BBC4 Panorama prog on Jeremy Thorpe...it is really worth watching
You have to admire Norman Scott for his tenacity & not letting JT get away with it...hard to believe that JT was very nearly Home Secretary & in charge of MI5 , can you imagine what would have happened to Norman . I was fascinated by JT's second wife Marion, she stood by him through thick & thin even knowing he was dabbling elsewhere
This programme was made 40 years ago & only updated & released now
Posted by: Laura130262 4th June 2018, 11:18 PM
You have to admire Norman Scott for his tenacity & not letting JT get away with it...hard to believe that JT was very nearly Home Secretary & in charge of MI5 , can you imagine what would have happened to Norman . I was fascinated by JT's second wife Marion, she stood by him through thick & thin even knowing he was dabbling elsewhere
This programme was made 40 years ago & only updated & released now
I definitely will be watching it Tess although not sure when. I would normally say at the weekend but I'm away. I love stuff like that. Love all kind of history. I can remember all that happening in real time although I couldn't remember how it all ended. I didn't think he ended up in jail. He was bloody lucky if you ask me. Talk about old boys network.
Did you see the Lucy Worsley programme on the Suffragettes tonight? Another excellent programme. What those women went through.
Posted by: Sydney11 5th June 2018, 06:46 PM
Did you see the Lucy Worsley programme on the Suffragettes tonight? Another excellent programme. What those women went through.
I dis not see that Laura , I have taped a load of stuff which I j=have not watched yet, the memory is nearly full so did not bother taping it ..the trailer looked good
Posted by: Tombo 15th June 2018, 07:32 PM
Robbie's on This Morning on Tuesday
Posted by: Sydney11 15th June 2018, 09:43 PM
I wonder what that's about
Posted by: Sydney11 15th June 2018, 09:44 PM
Another surprise
,we were not expecting the World Cuppy thing were we now
Posted by: Tombo 15th June 2018, 09:51 PM
Based on the advert, it sounded like he was going to be featuring quite heavily on it
Posted by: Sydney11 15th June 2018, 09:53 PM
If it's the XF I will be eating a hat
Posted by: Better Man 15th June 2018, 10:10 PM
and the new charity single will be out on July 6...
What a year for RW World
Posted by: Laura130262 16th June 2018, 12:14 AM
Bet it is...…
Posted by: elisabeth1974 16th June 2018, 07:03 AM
Charity single? The NHS one? Maybe it is about that.
Posted by: Sydney11 16th June 2018, 07:37 AM
Is Celebrity Big Brother over, maybe it's that
Posted by: Sydney11 16th June 2018, 09:13 AM
What a guy Ronaldo is !!
Posted by: Tombo 16th June 2018, 01:30 PM
What a year for RW World
Huh? Is Robbie doing a charity single?
Posted by: Better Man 16th June 2018, 03:17 PM
http://www.smoothradio.com/news/music/nhs-charity-single-beatles/
Posted by: Tombo 16th June 2018, 03:34 PM
Oh that's cool, I thought it was just another choir single, I didn't realise there were lots of actual singers on it
Posted by: Sydney11 17th June 2018, 05:34 AM
Looking forward to hearing this ...
Posted by: Sydney11 17th June 2018, 05:35 AM
Could it be so do with all this art work he has been doing
I would have thought any FX announcements would not come from him directly but from the XF ITV camp , Anyway I still do not believe it & I do not think the role will do him any favours ...just my personal opinion, I could be proven wrong
Posted by: Sydney11 17th June 2018, 05:49 AM
Must catch up with this on Radio...love listening to Rupert Everett , he is absolutely hilarious , very interesting life story & of course a friend of Mr RW
Posted by: elisabeth1974 17th June 2018, 06:47 AM
I think too that an x-factor announcement will be done by ITV.
When do they start again?
What is however special is that I see no other names for this job in the press in the moment.
Rob declined the reality shpw with a no.He did not do it with the x-factor.
The Tuesday might be another surprise.
Posted by: Sydney11 17th June 2018, 04:08 PM
It's not the XF
Posted by: elisabeth1974 17th June 2018, 06:46 PM
You Know, Syd? Or you think? Or you know what it is?
Posted by: Sydney11 18th June 2018, 04:55 AM
Think Elisabeth
Posted by: Laura130262 18th June 2018, 11:24 PM
Haven't heard anymore about this.
Maybe he's not on. I can't even remember where I saw it now.
Posted by: Sydney11 19th June 2018, 04:59 AM
Well done Harry
Posted by: Sydney11 19th June 2018, 06:48 AM
Looks like the rumour is true about XF..just seem a tweet from itv Good Morninh
Posted by: Sydney11 5th August 2018, 06:41 AM
The movie Florence Foster Jenkins is on BBC1 tonight 20.15 is supposed to be hilarious & I love Hugh Grant & Meryl Streep
Posted by: elisabeth1974 5th August 2018, 07:23 AM
in the last years Hugh Grant grew on me :-)
Posted by: Sydney11 5th August 2018, 07:39 AM
I love him as an actor, he is really good , slightly quirky
Posted by: Laura130262 5th August 2018, 01:13 PM
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He's great on Twitter. He hates the UK press.
All good!
Posted by: Laura130262 5th August 2018, 01:14 PM
I watched this at the cinema. It is very good. True story and very touching. Hugh Grant is very good in it.
Posted by: Sydney11 5th August 2018, 07:09 PM
I am smitten with Mr G 
Posted by: Laura130262 5th August 2018, 10:57 PM
Did you enjoy the film Tess? It's very touching I think. I had a little tear just as I did in the cinema.
Hugh grant is a really talented actor.
Posted by: Sydney11 6th August 2018, 05:04 PM
Hugh grant is a really talented actor.
It was flippin awful Laura, I watched 30 mins of it & that was that , she did my head in
Posted by: Laura130262 6th August 2018, 08:33 PM
No Tess!!!!
You have to get past that bit
It's far deeper than about an old rich bird who can't sing
It's a story of unselfish love and deep devotion
Give it another go and fast forward through the initial warbling...…
It made me
Posted by: Sydney11 6th August 2018, 08:47 PM
You have to get past that bit
It's far deeper than about an old rich bird who can't sing
It's a story of unselfish love and deep devotion
Give it another go and fast forward through the initial warbling...…
It made me
Yeah & the Husband was having his bit on the side
& that piano player & pretentious tutor Not for me
Posted by: Sydney11 10th August 2018, 05:44 AM
I see Ant McPartlin is taking a long period off from tv to continue his rehab recovery , it must be very hard for him but he is doing the right thing
Posted by: WhoOdyssey 10th August 2018, 01:22 PM
Yep, he said he won't be working for the rest of this year.
I imagine he will return for BGT, which would be a good ease in back to TV, as the auditions are pre-recorded.
Posted by: Laura130262 10th August 2018, 11:21 PM
He's definitely doing the right thing. Sort himself out and then come back stronger than ever.
I wish him well on his continued recovery.
Posted by: Sydney11 12th August 2018, 08:43 AM
Strictly Come Dancing 2018 contestant rumours: who’s joining the celebrity line-up this year !
Find out who could be a Strictly Come Dancing 2018 contestant this autumn on BBC1 !!
I think they begin announcing the celebrity participants this coming week
https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2018-08-11/strictly-come-dancing-2018-contestants-line-up-rumours-bbc/
Posted by: Laura130262 12th August 2018, 11:26 PM
Find out who could be a Strictly Come Dancing 2018 contestant this autumn on BBC1 !!
I think they begin announcing the celebrity participants this coming week
https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2018-08-11/strictly-come-dancing-2018-contestants-line-up-rumours-bbc/
Posted by: Sydney11 13th August 2018, 09:43 PM
Katie Piper
Faye Tozer ( Steps )
Danny John Jules ( whoever he is but he does look fabulous )
Photo courtesy Daily Mail
Posted by: Laura130262 13th August 2018, 11:06 PM
Faye Tozer ( Steps )
Danny John Jules ( whoever he is
but he does look fabulous )Photo courtesy Daily Mail
Red Dwarf
We used to watch that 20 years ago.
He will be fun to watch.
Posted by: Laura130262 13th August 2018, 11:09 PM
Anybody watching Unforgotten?
Loving this series. It's gripping. Nicola Walker excellent. As is Sanjeev Bhaskar who is as good a straight actor as he is a comedian and Peter Egan.
It's the last part next week and I haven't got a clue whodunnit.
Posted by: Sydney11 14th August 2018, 05:44 AM
Loving this series. It's gripping. Nicola Walker excellent. As is Sanjeev Bhaskar who is as good a straight actor as he is a comedian and Peter Egan.
It's the last part next week and I haven't got a clue whodunnit.
I have not seen it Laura , I am looking forward to the winter season on tv, it's always way better than the summer season
The papers keep talkng about Simon bringing Robbie on board to increase the ratings , there is no way that XF is going to beat SCD in viewership , the early shows maybe but not as the show goes on. I hope it goes well for R & A & that people like them ..
Posted by: Sydney11 14th August 2018, 06:10 PM
Joe Sugg
Posted by: Laura130262 14th August 2018, 11:12 PM
I thought that said Joe Sugden from Emmerdale then
Posted by: Laura130262 14th August 2018, 11:13 PM
No it won't. I think he'll be a good judge though. Ayda too.
Posted by: Sydney11 15th August 2018, 07:56 PM
I think so too
, when is the first show
Posted by: Sydney11 15th August 2018, 07:58 PM
Graeme Swann
Vick Hope
I have no idea who these people are , Is Strictly finding it hard to get celebrities to sign up
Posted by: Laura130262 15th August 2018, 11:33 PM
Graeme SwannVick Hope
I have no idea who these people are , Is Strictly finding it hard to get celebrities to sign up
Faye Tozer from Steps is on it.
I'm rubbish with celebrities generally anyway so I never know who they are. I usually recognise them once I see them though.
Posted by: Laura130262 15th August 2018, 11:33 PM
, when is the first show Early September I think.
Posted by: Sydney11 18th August 2018, 06:23 AM
I thought I posted this already
Ashley Roberts joins SCD , she is a professional dancer is she not being an Ex Pussycat band member & also a judge on some dance show on tv a couple of years back/.. I like her though, she has a lovely personality
Delighted for Katie Pioer , such a lovely girl with great fighting spirit
Posted by: Laura130262 18th August 2018, 11:37 PM
Ashley Roberts joins SCD , she is a professional dancer is she not being an Ex Pussycat band member & also a judge on some dance show on tv a couple of years back/.. I like her though, she has a lovely personality
Delighted for Katie Pioer , such a lovely girl with great fighting spirit
I know both of these.
Where are the male celebrities?Posted by: Sydney11 19th August 2018, 06:03 PM
Where are the male celebrities?They are mad talking about having same sex couples on the show, I am sorry but when i watch SCD I want to watch a man & woman dancing together not two men or two women , I love looking at the men in the lovely suits & the contrast of the beautiful woman in her lovely dress
Posted by: Laura130262 19th August 2018, 11:29 PM
I don't mind either way. I think it could work.
I just hope the standard is high this year with no joke acts. Last year was excellent. Probably my favourite year ever so for me it has a lot to live up to this year.
Posted by: Sydney11 21st August 2018, 05:41 AM
I think this might be good Laura, interesting guy Ch4 Thursday @ 10pm
Posted by: Laura130262 21st August 2018, 11:26 PM
I'd have to watch that on my own - not to Mr Stanley's taste Tess
I saw an advert for Vanity Fair coming soon.
that's not to his taste either but I shall make him watch it.
Posted by: Sydney11 22nd August 2018, 05:26 AM
I saw an advert for Vanity Fair coming soon.
that's not to his taste either but I shall make him watch it. What is Vanity Fair about Laura, is it a new series , are we talking the book by Thackeray or the fashion magazine
I think the Grayson P prog will be interesting , he is very political in his views which you can clearly see in his work ,
Posted by: Laura130262 22nd August 2018, 11:55 PM
It's the book by Thackaray. I've never read it but hey it's a period drama so I'm in.
Posted by: Sydney11 23rd August 2018, 06:30 PM
New drama series starts on BBC Sunday @ 8 ...Bodyguard starring Keeley Hawes, I like her as an actress
Posted by: Laura130262 23rd August 2018, 11:13 PM
Yes - by the writers of Line of Duty
She's married to Matthew Macfadyen -
Posted by: Sydney11 24th August 2018, 05:18 AM
She's married to Matthew Macfadyen -
O Yes !! Mr Darcy
Posted by: Sydney11 26th August 2018, 09:44 AM
Vanity Fair has a really good cast ..Suranne Jones, Michael Palin ...
Posted by: Sydney11 26th August 2018, 09:46 AM
Strictly Come Dancing reveals show's launch date and exciting music guests
On 8 September, just two weeks away from now, presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will roll out the red carpet to welcome the star-studded celebrity class of 2018 as they begin their new adventure in Strictly Come Dancing: The Launch.
https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/2018082661572/strictly-come-dancing-exciting-show-news/
Posted by: Laura130262 26th August 2018, 11:41 PM
Did anyone watch The Bodyguard tonight?
Really good exciting start. On again tomorrow at 9
Posted by: Sydney11 27th August 2018, 07:08 PM
Really good exciting start. On again tomorrow at 9
I have it taped , will watch it tonight ..
Posted by: Sydney11 27th August 2018, 08:50 PM
O Home Secretary - what have you done
Posted by: Laura130262 27th August 2018, 10:53 PM
Predictable shagging scene
Posted by: Sydney11 3rd September 2018, 07:30 PM
Gosh !! he nearly chocked her
Posted by: Laura130262 3rd September 2018, 11:27 PM
Really enjoying The Bodyguard.
Also caught up with Vanity Fair tonight - that was great too. Some good little dramas on at the moment.
Posted by: Sydney11 4th September 2018, 05:11 AM
I cannot get VF here , not available , is it any good ..I do like Michael Palin
Posted by: Laura130262 4th September 2018, 10:57 PM
I've only watched episode one so far but I can't remember seeing Michael Palin in it?
Martin Clunes is.
It is good - not heavy at all - quite light hearted and fun. I need to catch up on episode two now.
Posted by: Sydney11 5th September 2018, 10:44 PM
Strictly are upping the ante !!n I am so looking forward to the show this weekend . I just love the live band , brings a real warmth to the show
Strictly Come Dancing introduces brand new ‘Couple’s Choice’ category
Couples will have their pick from three dances to show off their celebrity’s skill set: Contemporary, Street/Commercial and Theatre/Jazz
https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2018-09-05/strictly-come-dancing-new-couples-choice-category/
Posted by: Sydney11 6th September 2018, 06:16 AM
Documentary about the late Princess Margaret next Tuesday night on BBC2 , should be good ...
Posted by: Laura130262 6th September 2018, 10:49 PM
We watched the new drama Press tonight. I wasn't taken with it but K enjoyed it.
Posted by: Sydney11 8th September 2018, 07:06 AM
A new series begins next Wednesday night BBC 2 at 21.00 TRUST - The Houe of Getty . Donald Sutherland is in it , looks really good & should be really interesting as it's based on a true story
Posted by: Sydney11 9th September 2018, 05:55 AM
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2018 started tonight on BBC One with the series launch.
https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1014908/Strictly-Come-Dancing-2018-celebrity-line-up-professional-partners-launch-BBC
Enjoyed opening show , love Nile Rodgers 
Posted by: Sydney11 9th September 2018, 05:55 AM
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2018 started tonight on BBC One with the series launch.
https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1014908/Strictly-Come-Dancing-2018-celebrity-line-up-professional-partners-launch-BBC
Enjoyed opening show , love Nile Rodgers
Posted by: Laura130262 9th September 2018, 11:48 PM
https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1014908/Strictly-Come-Dancing-2018-celebrity-line-up-professional-partners-launch-BBC
Enjoyed opening show , love Nile Rodgers
Yes! Loved Nile Rodgers.
Posted by: Laura130262 9th September 2018, 11:49 PM
So tonight The Bodyguard was excellent again.
I've caught up with both episodes of Vanity Fair - really enjoying that too. Shame they clash.
Posted by: Sydney11 10th September 2018, 06:56 AM
I missed the Bodyguard & forgot to record it
I am away a few days this week so have several on record status, looking forwars to the BBC2 series TRUST about JP Getty , trailer looks good
Posted by: Laura130262 10th September 2018, 11:56 PM
I am away a few days this week so have several on record status, looking forwars to the BBC2 series TRUST about JP Getty , trailer looks good
Watched Strangers tonight. Brand new drama on BBC1. Really promising start
Posted by: Laura130262 16th September 2018, 10:47 PM
The Bodyguard continues to be excellent but I'm also loving Vanity Fair which is on the other side. I'm having to watch on Catchup.
Strong drama on a Sunday night. Good to see.
Posted by: Sydney11 17th September 2018, 08:40 AM
Strong drama on a Sunday night. Good to see.
VF started here last night, not my cup of tea
Posted by: Laura130262 17th September 2018, 11:12 PM
Didn't like?
Of all the excellent programmes on at the minute - that's my favourite.
Got to catch up on last nights though.
The Stranger was good again tonight.
Posted by: Sydney11 19th September 2018, 07:31 AM
Have you been watchiing Killing Eve on BBC 1 , really good series
Posted by: Laura130262 19th September 2018, 11:00 PM
We did watch it but I wasn't fully concentrating.
I need to watch again really on catch upI know it got really good reviews.
There are so many good dramas on at the minute on all sides.
Posted by: Sydney11 20th September 2018, 06:51 PM
I need to watch again really on catch upI know it got really good reviews.
There are so many good dramas on at the minute on all sides.
It's good Laura, love the opening scene
Have you seen Storyville Last Days of Vietnam BBC 4 , really good documentary .....
Posted by: Laura130262 20th September 2018, 11:12 PM
Have you seen Storyville Last Days of Vietnam BBC 4 , really good documentary .....
No but that is definitely my kind of thing.
We watched Press tonight but it's getting sillier by the episode. I've lost interest.
Posted by: Sydney11 22nd September 2018, 09:02 PM
I have seen 5 episodes of Killing Eve & my gosh it's good
Posted by: WhoOdyssey 23rd September 2018, 09:33 AM
Can't wait for The Apprentice to be back!
Posted by: Sydney11 23rd September 2018, 06:01 PM
I love the Apprentice especially Lord S himself ... looking forward to it
Posted by: Laura130262 23rd September 2018, 11:03 PM
I used to love The Apprentice but stopped watching a few years ago.
Did anyone see the final of The Bodyguard? I've really enjoyed that series.
Posted by: Sydney11 24th September 2018, 04:30 AM
Did anyone see the final of The Bodyguard? I've really enjoyed that series.
I sure was not expecting that ending
Posted by: Laura130262 24th September 2018, 11:09 PM
I though the Home Secretary was still alive and they had kidnapped her. In fact I was convinced of it. Right until there was only ten minutes left.
That scene where he had the suicide belt on was excellent. It was so tense. Well written. Well acted.
Posted by: Sydney11 25th September 2018, 05:30 AM
Did you watch McMafia Laura, I thought that was one of the best series ever , loved it
Posted by: Laura130262 25th September 2018, 11:06 PM
Yes that was brilliant too.
There's been a run of excellent dramas in the past couple of years.
Line of Duty returns in the New Year too.
Posted by: Sydney11 3rd October 2018, 09:45 PM
Delighted for Zoe Ball,. love that girl
Zoe Ball first female host of BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-45724304
Posted by: Laura130262 3rd October 2018, 10:45 PM
Zoe Ball first female host of BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-45724304
Wow! That's a coup for her!
First female presenter - brilliant
Posted by: Sydney11 8th October 2018, 05:20 AM
What is it about Strictly , these two caught kissing outside a pub & it's only WK 3
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/10/07/strictly-come-dancing-stars-apologise-drunken-mistake-caught/
Posted by: Sydney11 8th October 2018, 06:08 AM
This will be worth seeing , should open our eyes to what goes on in the fashion & what materials are sued to make the clothes we buy in the shops . I already saw a tv doc on it a couple of years back & it was scary
FASHION'S DIRTY SECRETS Stacey Dooley investigates the horrifying impact of fast fashion… claimed to be the second-worst industry for pollution
https://www.thesun.ie/video/fabulous/stacey-dooley-investigates-the-horrifying-impact-of-fast-fashion-claimed-to-be-the-second-worst-industry-for-pollution/
BBC1 tonight 22.45
Posted by: Laura130262 8th October 2018, 11:24 PM
Haven't seen that yet but she's great.
Always interesting and ballsy.
Will watch it on Catch Up. Have to watch the last part of Vanity Fair too.
Posted by: Laura130262 8th October 2018, 11:29 PM
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/10/07/strictly-come-dancing-stars-apologise-drunken-mistake-caught/
and even better the reply on Twitter from his girlfriend.
Expect him to be voted out on Sunday the twat.
Posted by: Sydney11 9th October 2018, 09:25 PM
Expect him to be voted out on Sunday the twat.
The ratings will go through the roof
Posted by: Laura130262 9th October 2018, 10:59 PM
It will be interesting to see if the public vote him out. People power and all that.
Posted by: Sydney11 10th October 2018, 10:01 PM
I'm sorry but I have to laugh at the whole thing ...Seann & Katya were on Strictly It takes two this evening with Zoe Ball looking very sheepish
How did they think they wouldn't be noticed snogging in the street
Posted by: Sydney11 22nd October 2018, 06:53 PM
Iv's been watching Dad's Army on Gold channel, it makes me laugh so much , it's 50 years old this year , such a great comedy
Posted by: Laura130262 22nd October 2018, 10:57 PM
I love Dads Army - it's still as fresh as a daisy.
They got their own stamps a couple of months back didn't they.
Posted by: Sydney11 23rd October 2018, 05:38 AM
They got their own stamps a couple of months back didn't they.
The episode I saw last night was the cricket match, it was hilarious , best written comedy ever, they do not have writers like that these days or else they do not know what humour is
I also love Allo Allo , another classic I never tire of
Posted by: Laura130262 23rd October 2018, 11:21 PM
I also love Allo Allo , another classic I never tire of
One of my all time favourites is One Foot in the Grave . Brilliantly written by David Renwick.
I just Googled "who wrote Dads Army" because I couldn't remember it was Jimmy Perry and David Croft and the first thing that came up on the search was "Who wrote the Bible?"
There's a question for a Tuesday night....
Posted by: Sydney11 24th October 2018, 05:37 AM
I just Googled "who wrote Dads Army" because I couldn't remember it was Jimmy Perry and David Croft and the first thing that came up on the search was "Who wrote the Bible?"
There's a question for a Tuesday night....
No idea, was it Mr Moses
Posted by: Laura130262 24th October 2018, 11:20 PM
God knows...….
Get it?
Posted by: Sydney11 30th October 2018, 07:58 PM
Chris O' Dowd on The Last Leg
Posted by: Sydney11 2nd November 2018, 06:45 PM
Did you watch The Great British Bake Off Laura , I don't think Rahul wanted to win
https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-reviews/bake-winner-rahul-deserves-opportunities-13509160?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar
Posted by: Laura130262 3rd November 2018, 12:51 AM
https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-reviews/bake-winner-rahul-deserves-opportunities-13509160?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar
Yes I did. We love Bake off.
He was such a reluctant winner wasn't he?
Posted by: Sydney11 3rd November 2018, 09:09 PM
He was such a reluctant winner wasn't he?
Did you see him on Extra Slice , he waffled on & i had no idea what he was talking about but that's what I love about him
Posted by: Sydney11 3rd November 2018, 09:57 PM
Can you believe that this is Shane Lynch from Boyzone 
Posted by: Laura130262 4th November 2018, 12:55 AM
Is he the geezer with the long bushy beard?
Posted by: Sydney11 5th November 2018, 05:58 AM
Loved Stacey & Joe on SCD , both becoming really good dancers .
Thought Kate would have gone this week , not sure why Charles is always in the bottom two but the competition if tough this year
Love watching Danny J, hope he is not voted out as he is great to watch
Posted by: Laura130262 6th November 2018, 12:12 AM
They're my two favourites too Tess
Posted by: Sydney11 12th November 2018, 06:41 AM
Amy & Danny voted off last night , what was going on with them, it seems Danny was difficult to work with , I do not think the voting public liked what they were hearing, it was mentioned it briefly on BBC news this morning , it's a shame as I really loved Danny as a dancer & thought he could have made the final. I think he might have found some of the dances difficult & took it out on Amy , surely he knew that you cannot be great at everything
Posted by: Laura130262 13th November 2018, 12:21 AM
Stacey going from strength to strength. 
Joe is doing really well too.
Posted by: Sydney11 13th November 2018, 08:01 AM
Amy was on SITT last night ..lovely attitude and proud of her part in the Rememberance special performance on Sunday night. Love Lauren & AJ.....lauren is an inspiring girl
Posted by: Sydney11 18th November 2018, 06:30 AM
Em !! Graeme, Lauren, Kate , could be any of them in the dance off , they are the three weakest left in SCD
Posted by: Sydney11 18th November 2018, 06:33 AM
Loved Charles Samba
Love the costumes every week , they are just fab ...
Love Joe Sugg, he is so genuinely enjoying the whole experience
Posted by: Laura130262 19th November 2018, 12:29 AM
Joe Sugg is lovely
Posted by: Sydney11 24th November 2018, 06:03 PM
New series starts Tuesday on BBC1 , looks promising
https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2018-11-22/mrs-wilson-bbc1-ruth-wilson-start-date-cast-plot-true-story/
Posted by: Laura130262 25th November 2018, 12:20 AM
https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2018-11-22/mrs-wilson-bbc1-ruth-wilson-start-date-cast-plot-true-story/
Already made a note to watch this -looks right up my street.
Posted by: Sydney11 25th November 2018, 08:47 AM
I am all brexited out of tv at the mo , I wish they would get it over & done with . That Boris J is only interested in himself & furthering his own cause but I think his other party members know that & I doubt he will ever get the PM job
Posted by: Sydney11 25th November 2018, 09:16 AM
I loved Lauren & AJ's Salsa last night , Lauren s really enjoying herself, she may not be technically the best but she really tries
Loved the confusion with the judges over the Lindy-hopathon & who got what , I think they still got it wrong when when you looked at the final leader board , not sure the points were allocated correctly but at least they had a good laugh about it
Posted by: Sydney11 25th November 2018, 08:23 PM
Loved Rod Stewarts song tonight on Strictly, a lovely tribute to an old pal of his who passed away
Posted by: Laura130262 26th November 2018, 12:18 AM
I thought exactly the same Tess - I heard this song this week on the radio and I stopped the car to google the lyrics because I thought they were so beautiful and so powerful.
Gorgeous words.
I wonder who specifically they were about?
Posted by: Laura130262 26th November 2018, 12:20 AM
Loved the confusion with the judges over the Lindy-hopathon & who got what , I think they still got it wrong when when you looked at the final leader board , not sure the points were allocated correctly but at least they had a good laugh about it
Very telling that Ashley was in the bottom two tonight despite being so high on the Leader board. I think Joe Public are sceptical of already accomplished dancers being on the show -as good as she is.
Still rooting for Stacey and Joe in our house.
Posted by: Sydney11 26th November 2018, 06:31 AM
Gorgeous words.
I wonder who specifically they were about?
There is a short piece about it in this article Laura
https://www.napaneeguide.com/entertainment/music/straight-from-me-heart-and-soul-rod-stewart-says-of-new-lp-blood-red-roses/wcm/8a39d622-cdfd-48c1-9924-aedea79a77e2
Posted by: Laura130262 27th November 2018, 12:16 AM
https://www.napaneeguide.com/entertainment/music/straight-from-me-heart-and-soul-rod-stewart-says-of-new-lp-blood-red-roses/wcm/8a39d622-cdfd-48c1-9924-aedea79a77e2
Thanks Tess - what a shame he lost contact with him.
I love Rod Stewart - no airs or graces - just telling it as it is.
Posted by: Laura130262 28th November 2018, 12:05 AM
https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2018-11-22/mrs-wilson-bbc1-ruth-wilson-start-date-cast-plot-true-story/
Did you watch this tonight Tess?
I thought it was excellent and to think it's a true story!
Posted by: Sydney11 28th November 2018, 10:28 PM
Quite shocking
Posted by: Laura130262 29th November 2018, 12:10 AM
and fancy playing your own Grandmother. That's pretty unique isn't it?
Posted by: Sydney11 2nd December 2018, 07:24 AM
Loved Stacey & Kevin, Lauren & AJ
Really love Laurens progress , she stepped up her game this week & she is not the strongest dancer but I love her enthusiasm
Stacey was brilliant this week, she really got into the part , great emotion from her
Posted by: Laura130262 3rd December 2018, 12:32 AM
I haven't watched barely any Strictly this weekend but will be back on to it next weekend.
Ashley must be feeling upset being in the bottom two for two weeks running when she's such an able dancer.
It must be a horrible feeling knowing the British public want you out.
Posted by: Sydney11 3rd December 2018, 06:26 AM
Ashley must be feeling upset being in the bottom two for two weeks running when she's such an able dancer.
It must be a horrible feeling knowing the British public want you out.
In fairness I think she know that she is recognised as a really good dancer which she truly is but being from outside of the UK does not help , she has a nice attitude but in her heart I think she knows the writing is on the wall unless a miracle happens
Do four go through to the final ... I think Lauren & AJ might get to the final , they are getting the votes week after week
Posted by: Laura130262 4th December 2018, 12:21 AM
They have two more weeks until the semis.
Still gunning for Stacey and Joe. I think Stacey has a real chance of winning it.
Posted by: Sydney11 9th December 2018, 08:27 AM
Lauren & AJ not great last night , not Joe's best night either but he is way better than Lauren & deserves to get to the final, all the others are amazing
Posted by: Laura130262 9th December 2018, 10:24 AM
We were out last night so watched this on catchup at one am.
AJ definitely to go tonight. My order of how I think they will finish in the final next week:
1. Stacey
2. Faye
3. Ashley
4. Joe
Or Faye first and Stacey second. I think it will be close.
Posted by: Sydney11 10th December 2018, 05:57 AM
I hope Stacey wins, she is such a lovely free dancer, not technically always on point but gosh she has great interpretation
Posted by: Laura130262 11th December 2018, 12:18 AM
and she is so beautiful.
Posted by: Sydney11 16th December 2018, 08:20 AM
Posted by: Laura130262 17th December 2018, 12:04 AM
It was great wasn't it?
Really enjoyed the final.
Posted by: Sydney11 17th December 2018, 05:57 AM
Loved Stacey & Kevin, in fairness all the finalists , Stacey has great personality , great girl , loved her attitude ..
Posted by: Laura130262 18th December 2018, 12:28 AM
She's the perfect modern woman I think. Clever, sassy, intelligent, brave and beautiful.
I could see her doing presenting or a current affairs programme as well as the programmes she already does. Something like that.
Posted by: Sydney11 22nd December 2018, 07:34 AM
The Lady in the Van on BBC 2 Christmas Eve at 22.00 ..really funny film based on a true story , love Maggie Smith in this
Posted by: Sydney11 30th December 2018, 11:58 AM
Saw David Essex on tv during the week, he is now 71 years old , he still has that glorious perfect smile . He was so handsome when he was young, a real bohemian hearthrob
Posted by: Laura130262 31st December 2018, 12:23 AM
David Essex was such a beautiful man.
Another one who I'd forgotten was so good looking was Hugh Grant. I watched All About A Boy a few days ago for the first time since I saw it at the cinema. He looked lovely in it. I'm a sucker for anybody with smiling eyes.
Posted by: Sydney11 31st December 2018, 06:18 AM
Shocking what happened to AJ & his brother Curtis in that nightclub in Cheshire , they got beaten up. Curtis was due to be on Dancing With The Stars which starts over here next weekend , his knee is damaged & he needs an operation
Posted by: Sydney11 31st December 2018, 07:17 AM
I think I heard on BBC this morning that Stacey Dooley & Joe Suggs are doing the countdown to the NY tonight on BBC1
Posted by: Sydney11 4th January 2019, 11:32 PM
BBC 4 tonight, the story of The Carpenters , Richards addiction & Karens really sad end to her life... they had everything , she had the most wonderful voice that I have ever heard but they had terrible lives , it brought tears to me eyes as to how it all ended
Posted by: Laura130262 5th January 2019, 01:09 AM
KC had a beautiful voice. We've Only Just Begun was our wedding song and I think Rainy Days & Mondays is a very beautiful song. I think because she felt so much pain, she could put that soulfulness into her singing. Goodbye to Love with that amazing guitar solo. My favourite is I Need to Be In Love. Very sad lyrics.
Posted by: Sydney11 5th January 2019, 07:34 AM
She couldn't get the one thing she needed most of all & that was peace of mind , it was all so sad . Richard was totally addicted to presciption drugs but managed to get help , there was no help for Karen because she could not see that she was ill
Posted by: Sydney11 6th January 2019, 10:59 AM
Watched Greatest Dancer on BBC 1 last night, did nothing for me , Simon Cowell is involved in this one
Enjoyed The Voice on ITV , liked the girl trio, thought they were good & a bit different to the norm
Posted by: Laura130262 7th January 2019, 12:06 AM
Enjoyed The Voice on ITV , liked the girl trio, thought they were good & a bit different to the norm
I'm not interested in either of those two.
Really enjoyed The Manhunt tonight. True story. Martin Clunes excellent.
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