Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
Apr 24th 2014, 12:23 pm
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Re: Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
Has anyone watched the truly dreadful 3 part dramatization of Jamaica Inn on the BBC? I sat through 1 1/2 episodes but had to give up due to the awful sound issues as well as the way too dark (as in not able to see any of the action) filming. I know it is a bleak setting and troubled story but for goodness sake let us both see and hear what is going on.
There were hundreds of complaints after Monday nights first part mainly in regards to the sound and the Beeb - and script writer - both said is was due to technical issues that could not be addressed during the actual showing but would be addressed for parts 2 and 3. However part 2 was no better and I couldn't finish it. I do have it on my DVR so may try to sit through it at some point - but I really doubt it.
There were hundreds of complaints after Monday nights first part mainly in regards to the sound and the Beeb - and script writer - both said is was due to technical issues that could not be addressed during the actual showing but would be addressed for parts 2 and 3. However part 2 was no better and I couldn't finish it. I do have it on my DVR so may try to sit through it at some point - but I really doubt it.
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Apr 24th 2014, 12:26 pm
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Re: Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
Has anyone watched the truly dreadful 3 part dramatization of Jamaica Inn on the BBC? I sat through 1 1/2 episodes but had to give up due to the awful sound issues as well as the way too dark (as in not able to see any of the action) filming. I know it is a bleak setting and troubled story but for goodness sake let us both see and hear what is going on.
There were hundreds of complaints after Monday nights first part in regards to sound and the Beeb - and scrip writer - both said is was due to technical issues that could not be addressed during the actual showing but would be addressed for parts 2 and 3. However part 2 was no better and I couldn't finish it. I do have it on my DVR so may try to sit through it at some point - but I really doubt it.
There were hundreds of complaints after Monday nights first part in regards to sound and the Beeb - and scrip writer - both said is was due to technical issues that could not be addressed during the actual showing but would be addressed for parts 2 and 3. However part 2 was no better and I couldn't finish it. I do have it on my DVR so may try to sit through it at some point - but I really doubt it.
Apr 24th 2014, 1:03 pm
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Me too and I was so excited as I love Daphne du Maurier's books. Some I could just about understand. It was not even so much the volume. Even turned up loud I just could not understand the mumblings. Gave up!
Apr 24th 2014, 1:47 pm
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I watched a program today that really shows how money does talk. If you can find it in the UK its called "You've Been Trumped". It a documentary about Donald Trump wanting to build a golf course on some prestine Sand Dunes outside of Aberdeen. I could not believe how corrupt people become when money comes into the picture.
The end to the story is that Donald got his way and was able to build his golf course but he was waiting for the Scottish Government to change their minds regarding a Wind Farm to be built off the coast and in plain view of the golf course. He said if he lost the case he would not build the hotel, he lost the case and set his sights on Ireland. That one man could do what he did and get away with it astonished me. Well not really I think money is ruining many parts of the World. Down South its the rich buying up homes in villages and just renting them out in the Summer and having them empty in the Winter. I saw a program on that. I really should stop watching these documentaries they raise my blood pressure......
The end to the story is that Donald got his way and was able to build his golf course but he was waiting for the Scottish Government to change their minds regarding a Wind Farm to be built off the coast and in plain view of the golf course. He said if he lost the case he would not build the hotel, he lost the case and set his sights on Ireland. That one man could do what he did and get away with it astonished me. Well not really I think money is ruining many parts of the World. Down South its the rich buying up homes in villages and just renting them out in the Summer and having them empty in the Winter. I saw a program on that. I really should stop watching these documentaries they raise my blood pressure......
Apr 24th 2014, 1:48 pm
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Same! Between the mumbling and the dark interiors, I found myself squinting and straining to hear way too much for comfort.
Apr 24th 2014, 2:39 pm
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I recorded Jamaica Inn but haven't watched it yet. As my PVR is at about 95% capacity, I may just delete it! It has got a right panning in the media.
Apr 24th 2014, 4:35 pm
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I didn't see it but if the segments shown on the news reports about the complaints were anything to go by, its no wonder people were up in arms. Having said that, however, I don't think sound is the only issue - lighting is terrible and this seems to be an ever increasing problem not just with BBC but ITV also. It seems like you need a hearing aid and night vision goggles for just about anything these days and I don't think I'm that far over the hill yet. 
Apr 24th 2014, 10:13 pm
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Here's an article on the many complaints received:
http://metro.co.uk/2014/04/24/jamaic...n-end-4707741/
Apr 25th 2014, 2:00 pm
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I've been enjoying the BBC2 show 'Under Offer: Estate Agents on the Job' - a fly on the wall around estate agents.
It's pretty vacuous, but easy watching for some light entertainment - the star of the show is a young chap that works in Exeter.
It's pretty vacuous, but easy watching for some light entertainment - the star of the show is a young chap that works in Exeter.
Apr 25th 2014, 2:18 pm
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fly on the wall documentary series. There are some right characters.
Apr 25th 2014, 2:28 pm
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Apr 27th 2014, 10:28 am
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Two interesting new dramas coming up this week:
Hinterland (Welsh drama, previously only shown in Wales, I think)- Monday
Happy Valley - by Sally Wainwright of Last Tango in Halifax fame. - Tuesday
Hinterland (Welsh drama, previously only shown in Wales, I think)- Monday
Happy Valley - by Sally Wainwright of Last Tango in Halifax fame. - Tuesday
Apr 27th 2014, 4:33 pm
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Plus a new series of Vera this evening and Monday there is a new drama starring John Simm called Prey.
Apr 27th 2014, 6:03 pm
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Just finished setting these up to record. Looking forward to seeing all of them
Apr 27th 2014, 6:49 pm
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Springwatch returns in late May on BBC2
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Living World, starts 27 April, 6.35 am on BBC Radio4
Springwatch returns in late May on BBC2
The Big Allotment Challenge, Tues @ 8.00 pm BBC2
Natural World, 9 May @ 9.00 BBC2
Love Your Garden with Alan Titchmarsh (Garden makeovers) Coming soon to ITV
Living World, starts 27 April, 6.35 am on BBC Radio4