tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487052844010639448.post4199793247492149612..comments2023-08-17T00:00:24.931+10:00Comments on Bill's Ponderings: My Sad TV Lifewilbo43http://www.blogger.com/profile/00598066077101522060noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487052844010639448.post-46955698553686465502013-02-26T16:52:47.689+10:002013-02-26T16:52:47.689+10:00WHAT about Midsomer Murders, Billy B., featuring t...WHAT about Midsomer Murders, Billy B., featuring the new Inspector Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon). Allegedly the cousin of retired Tom Barnaby (John Nettles).<br />Anyway, the same Det-Sgt. Jones has held on.<br />I suspect it clashes around the 8.30 pm Sunday slot with Downton.<br />We watched the first 2 series but it got soapier and soapier as it went on!!<br /><br />You would like Brenda Blethyn as the Newcastle, Tyneside, detective: Vera. That's on 7Two Wednesdays 8.30. A very fine actress, Brenda had to copy Newcastle, U.K. girl Cheryl Cole on one of those reality Idol shows to hone her Tyneside accent.<br /><br />Vera is followed by repeats of that very large, beefy restaurateur--detective Henry Crabbe [Richard Griffiths] in Pie In The Sky. That's 10.40 on 7Two, Wednesdays.<br />Judyth loves the Good Wife on Channel 10 but she records that for later viewing. It's also a Wed. show.<br /><br />As a Western fan, BB. I never miss Hell on Wheels, ABC2 Mondays, 9.30 pm. It's about building the trans-American railway straight after the Civil War so set in 1868-69. Richard Jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487052844010639448.post-89497282579848976272013-02-26T11:29:01.590+10:002013-02-26T11:29:01.590+10:00And how much better the whole experience will be n...And how much better the whole experience will be now that you have a new TV!!Carol-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17071307952086361252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487052844010639448.post-34229930560468433982013-02-21T07:35:32.345+10:002013-02-21T07:35:32.345+10:00Looks like we have the same TV taste, Kath. Both D...Looks like we have the same TV taste, Kath. Both Diane and I love 'Downton Abbey' and are watching the latest series right now on 7. (Pre-recorded, of course), 'QI' is on 2, and was recently on every night at 8 PM, until a member of Parliament in Tasmania complained that we get too much Stephen Fry, now it's unfortunately on only once a week. I watched 'Blackadder' when it was on with Rowan Atkinson and (again) Stephen Fry. Great show. Don't know 'Episodes' but it sounds a little like 'Next Stop Hollywood' about Aussie actors struggling in Hollywood shown on 2. Very close to our hearts as our son-in-law is an Aussie actor in Hollywood. Never watched 'House' or 'Modern Family', but I'll have a go.wilbo43https://www.blogger.com/profile/00598066077101522060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487052844010639448.post-23155217193386266222013-02-21T01:02:51.817+10:002013-02-21T01:02:51.817+10:00I'm exactly the same. We subscribe to the '...I'm exactly the same. We subscribe to the 'free to air' TV channels from the UK, but my tastes always veer towards anything featuring comedians sitting on a panel and discussing current events in a way that not only makes me laugh but gives me an update into what's happening outside of Geneva.<br /><br />For you, I can only suggest:<br />House (yep, it's American, but decent)<br />Downton Abbey<br />Modern Family (US)<br />QI (which I think the ABC also plays there)<br />Blackadder (not series one; just two to four)<br />Episodes (Brits struggling in Hollywood)....<br />MedicatedMoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08609190990579743429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487052844010639448.post-37006655564476258542013-02-20T07:41:47.795+10:002013-02-20T07:41:47.795+10:00I'm like you Bill. I am glued to the new serie...I'm like you Bill. I am glued to the new series of Downton Abbey. It is incredible the difference between the establishment of those days and the servants!<br />"Walkies" in the park, maybe get a kite and start kite flying? Diane can do the "walkies" and you can run around with your kite???<br />I had no idea that "Onslow" of "Keeping up Appearances" fame had died. <br />He was just so funny to watch with dear Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced "bouquet").<br />Hope you are enjoying the present sun, seems it won't be there for much longer.<br />Cheers<br />ColinColinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487052844010639448.post-70910064825518139592013-02-18T23:04:58.292+10:002013-02-18T23:04:58.292+10:00TV in small doses is good for relaxation but it sh...TV in small doses is good for relaxation but it should be interspersed with some physical activity. Its time to take you for another walk in the park.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487052844010639448.post-6189627738001085082013-02-18T06:37:09.276+10:002013-02-18T06:37:09.276+10:00Yes, I was very sad to read that Geoffrey Hughes p...Yes, I was very sad to read that Geoffrey Hughes passed away. We went to see him on stage here in Brisbane where he appeared with Judy Cornwell (our Daisy in Keeping Up Appearances) in a very funny play.wilbo43https://www.blogger.com/profile/00598066077101522060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487052844010639448.post-35651047673485218992013-02-17T20:25:09.872+10:002013-02-17T20:25:09.872+10:00There are endless repeats of Heartbeat on free to ...There are endless repeats of Heartbeat on free to air 72. My partner records them and watches them in the privacy of his bedroom. <br /><br />We don't have Foxtel, but UK TV is the only reason I would consider getting it.<br /><br />I think of him as Onslow, but sadly Geoffrey Hughes died last year.<br /><br />Tv watchers are liable to early onset dementia. I would guess intelligent and discerning tv watchers who choose what they watch, last longer than those who mindlessly 'have the tv on'. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com