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Hi all,

Currently laid up after back surgery last week (just a discectomy and rhizolysis, nothing too major). Got at least another 2 weeks before I'm back at work and need some entertainment in between rehab walking and exercises. So, can anyone recommend tv series, movies or books that they enjoy!

I'm not a huge fan of political or conspiracy theory type stuff but love drama, crime type stuff and biographies.

I have so far watched (not all this last week!);
Game of Thrones
The Killing
Vikings (Love this show)

And read a couple of books!

Any further suggestions? Someone recommended The Blacklist - any comments?

Thanks in advance.

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The Blacklist is good - we lost our place with it though becuase of the messing of schedules.

How are you watching these programmes? If it's from streaming sites etc, and you like James Spader, I highly recommend Boston Legal. It's a few years old now, but most episodes had us laughing out loud.

NCIS
Sons of Anarchy
Chuck
Law & Order: Criminal Intent

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Thanks! I love L&O: CI and NCIS. Haven't heard of Chuck, will look into it. Sons of Anarchy looks great just never seemed to be home when it was on. Will see if I can download from the beginning.

Cheers!

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Most of the stuff I'm watching currently is as old as the hills, so probably won't appeal. Have recently got dvd sets of Rebus and New Tricks - oldies but goodies. Also got Scouse the complete set of Mrs Brown's Boys - great for a laugh :lol:

Best of luck for a rapid and trouble free recovery. I had an L2/L3 discectomy earlier this year for a large disc herniation, recovery was trouble free except for some damage to nerves. Keep resting up and getting lots of sleep :starsmile:

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If you have a Nook or whatever, I recommend James Herbert's Rats, Lair & Domain trilogy. If this is too squeamish for you, can't go wrong with a good old Ben Elton novel - try Popcorn or Blind Faith.

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Orphan Black - two series available, should keep you quiet

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Thanks Spouse of Scouse, Scottishcelts and GarryP, some good suggestions for me to investigate! I don't usually get time to watch much TV/read so I'm looking at it as an opportunity to find some great series/authors.

Have just finished Tower Lord by Anthony Ryan (Book 2 in a series) which I recommend if you like Game of Thrones/Raymond Feist/Robin Hobb type books.

Thanks again.

Re: Recommend TV Series/Movies/Books
 

Thanks Spouse of Scouse, Scottishcelts and GarryP, some good suggestions for me to investigate! I don't usually get time to watch much TV/read so I'm looking at it as an opportunity to find some great series/authors.

Have just finished Tower Lord by Anthony Ryan (Book 2 in a series) which I recommend if you like Game of Thrones/Raymond Feist/Robin Hobb type books.

Thanks again.

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Life on Mars, series 1.
For comedy, Father Ted. (My OH calls me Mrs Doyle as I am always making tea and have a tendency to fall over unexpectedly.)

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Have a cup of tea, Caroline.
G'worn.
Oh g'worn.
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Have you watched House of Cards or Wallander.Both very good.
Hope you recover well.

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Homeland. But it may not fit in the conspiracy theory criteria. Good luck with the back.

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I like Wallander. Very dark, just the kind of crime drama I like.

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Having one as I type. Want one???

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I'll say yes, to save you from having to type g'worn a hundred times :lol: