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Amazulu Feb 17th 2013 1:30 pm

Re: Aussie TV is great for...
 
...not watching. We rarely watch commercial, free to air TV. I would strongly urge everyone to do the same.

Geordie George Feb 17th 2013 1:41 pm

Re: Aussie TV is great for...
 
Infomercials in the middle of daytime TV programmes, which tell me helpful stuff. This morning's gem - this photo package makes a great gift and Christmas is just around the corner! Erm, no it's not, it's February.

I put the TV on to have a rare, uninterrupted cuppa and a chocolate biccie while both First Born and the Gorilla are at preschool/daycare. Daytime TV the world over is crap, but Australia really excels itself in just how crap it is. I turned it off, ditched the tea and went to do the grocery shopping at Woolworths instead.

Swerv-o Feb 17th 2013 2:46 pm

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Originally Posted by cresta57 (Post 10550507)
Making you appreciate the BBC.......


Never mind that, it makes you appreciate the licence fee!


S

cresta57 Feb 17th 2013 3:03 pm

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Originally Posted by Swerv-o (Post 10551718)
Never mind that, it makes you appreciate the licence fee!


S

I would willingly pay a licence fee for quality add free tv

Pennines49 Feb 17th 2013 3:45 pm

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Insomnia

Amazulu Feb 17th 2013 4:16 pm

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Anything that is shown on TV in the UK is now available to anyone, anywhere, always.

Where's the problem? No ads, no licence fee - the best of both worlds.

Think.

Chortlepuss Feb 17th 2013 4:20 pm

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Deal or no deal!
It is SO much better over here than the dreary Noel Edmunds version. Mind you I do record it and watch it at X6 speed as box opening is only so much fun

cresta57 Feb 17th 2013 4:28 pm

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Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 10551791)
Anything that is shown on TV in the UK is now available to anyone, anywhere, always.

Where's the problem? No ads, no licence fee - the best of both worlds.

Think.

Not with a 6 gig per month plan it isn't:( No ADSL here just mobile [3G] access.

Amazulu Feb 17th 2013 4:37 pm

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Originally Posted by cresta57 (Post 10551801)
Not with a 6 gig per month plan it isn't:( No ADSL here just mobile [3G] access.

That would be a problem. I guess we are lucky to have a really good ADSL link.

rasen78 Feb 17th 2013 4:39 pm

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Originally Posted by cresta57 (Post 10551801)
Not with a 6 gig per month plan it isn't:( No ADSL here just mobile [3G] access.

We have an unlimited plan, but speed is erm :rolleyes:, not the quickest, so streaming can be a real pain:thumbdown:

Things like Netflix are good, but if what you are watching is constantly buffering and/or pixellated, it detracts somewhat

Saxy Feb 17th 2013 4:50 pm

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Yipeeeeee,
Going back to Spain on Wednesday, where all of the UK programs are available for watching, or download (if you are sad enough to want to watch them all!).
Back to Spain!!! it means that I can start to enjoy life again (but not watching too much TV).
I timed one program here a couple of nights ago, just for the hell of it. It averaged 7 mins. of program & 4 mins of adds.
While I've been here, I have been trying to find a word that for me best describes Oz..... today I came up with my answer, it's "VULGAR".
You'r all great guys really.... thanks, and see you next year!!

P.S.
Don't forget 'FilmOn HD' for TV programs worldwide!

Amazulu Feb 17th 2013 4:54 pm

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Originally Posted by Saxy (Post 10551815)
Going back to Spain on Wednesday, where all of the UK programs are available for watching, or download.

All available here too. Yipee!!!

Top Gear tonight

BadgeIsBack Feb 17th 2013 4:57 pm

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Originally Posted by Bernieboy (Post 10550624)
I'm sure yer family would rather watch the ads:p

Mate. I daren't interrupt the Missus when she is enthralled in some part of Downton. I rely on the ad breaks so that she can tell me who is related to whom!

rasen78 Feb 17th 2013 4:57 pm

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Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 10551819)
All available here too. Yipee!!!

Top Gear tonight

Watched it last night. :thumbup: Still chuckling:D

GarryP Feb 17th 2013 6:08 pm

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Originally Posted by rasen78 (Post 10551823)
Watched it last night. :thumbup: Still chuckling:D

Err, it was broadcast this morning, Aus time - or are you are week behind?


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