bandrui

I second that Tirytory. Really enjoyed it.

Perth

= +1

bandrui

Has anyone watched Arthur and George? I wasa wee bit disappointed... found it a bit slow... but have to watch anything with Martin Clunes so shall plod on with it .

Perth

Started watching but didn't make it through the first episode. Ditto with Banished. We did finally finish House of Cards though.

lf1

A remake of 'Poldark' airs this Sunday on BBC1 @ 9.00 pm

New Series of 'WPC 56' starts on Monday, BBC1 @ 2.15 pm - 50's police drama

'More Tales From Northumberland' - Series continues on Monday, ITV @ 8.00 pm
Robson Green hosts this interesting show about the lovely Northumberland area.

bandrui

What would we do without you If1?

Perth

Wonderful! I loved the first series.

lf1

Always glad to do my bit for my fellow expats.

lf1

Me too. I think Northumberland is an undiscovered gem and I am fortunate enough to live within walking distance.

lf1

I love some of the best British drama, but I also love the general interest programmes that air in the UK. They are generally 20-30 mins long, depending upon the channel. 'Coast' was one that I bought on dvd when I lived in Canada. It incorporated history, geography and nature etc into the programme and now I thoroughly enjoy being able to watch such programmes on tap.

The most recent one (that I havent seen yet) is 'Barging Around Britain' with John Sergeant. All about the canal waterways of Britain.

Perth

Watched the first two episodes. So glad it is back!

aries

Plodding is about right, I feel that the characters are struggling through glue to find their way.

Poldark is much more lively and worth watching.

fulwood

Anyone old enough to remember the original Poldark? I for am and remember watching it.

Derrygal

Yes I remember it well! I loved it!! I believe Robin Ellis played the part of Ross Poldark, but I cannot remember the names of the other actors. It was a really good television series (based on the Poldark books by Winston Graham - at least I think that is the author's name) Of course, I absolutely love Cornwall. In fact, I would say it is my favorite part of England. When I lived in Cheshire we used to go to Cornwall on vacation - many happy memories!!! Now I love to watch Doc Martin (love the show and the Cornish scenery).

rebs

Yes, I remember it very well The books too - I have read them all, but not for many years.

There has been loads of promotion/publicity about the new show and it made me feel quite old when the writer/actors etc said that they did not remember the original series and have chosen not to watch it now so as not to be influenced by that production