Kirsty John and Dominic

These threads are stupid why after moving to canada with all the things to do here would people keep going on about how to get uk tv? its the last thing on my mind. Canadian tv is not that good but uk tv is is worse

G77

Enlighten us - what do you do when it's dark out and frickin freezing?

Kirsty John and Dominic

Normally play my drums or watch blu rays.but i can make do with canadian tv really though why go to the trouble of getting uk tv? What shows are that important?

lins and Stef McLachlan

Hi
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but the general concensus is that Canadian tv needs a lot to be desired. I personally will miss my soaps, programmes like Silent Witness, The mentalist and X-factor, Strictly and Dancing on Ice. My husband also likes to watch Scottish football. Its not a case of importance, more one of choice.
Thats all. We have DVD's but there are only so many times you can watch a particular film.
I am not happy to 'make do' with Canadian tv, when there are choices, and it would be my choice what I want to watch and when.
Stef

lins and Stef McLachlan

Well said
Stef

tonrob

I love it when people use the word 'stupid' in a post containing grammar like that!

A point well made, but probably not the one you intended.

Alan2005

are you on drugs?

T-Pot

Doctor Who
Excellent Formula 1 coverage
nuff said.........

Piff Poff

OK so we were watching Silent Witness last night (it was old but it was on). Is the mentalist not a US show - it's on here too. There is X-factor things and Dance shows and Dancing on Ice, Eastenders is on, just a little behind and so is Corrie. There are some very good shows here, it's the programming that's the problem, all the repeats drive you insane. I would advise not worrying too much about the telly but I would think about one of those DVR thingumebobs, we are thinking about getting one.

The only thing is the footy - we're not into sports tv so you may want to check out those options.

Piff Poff

Dr Who is screened here?????

R I C H

I agree with KJ & D's sentiment. Dark and cold nights don't mean the default way to spend time should be in front of the TV. Doesn't anyone read or have hobbies anymore, or do those activities take too much effort and imagination?

wlaw2003

If you really want live UK TV there's tvcatchup.com . They currently have 40 UK channels and also provide PS3 support. As mentioned before, you'll need a VPN service to watch live UK TV over the Net.

tonrob

And no-one was suggesting that watching British TV was their only diversion. It's obvious to anyone with half a brain that watching TV from back home now and again is a good, quick and healthy way to feel connected and a good pick-me-up for a maybe-sometimes-homesick expat.

No-one said it had to be to the exclusion of all else and that is why KJ&D came across as sounding like a prat.

R I C H

I didn't mention British TV, but was referring to TV in general.

I must have half a brain, as needing to feel connected with somewhere via soap operas and sitcoms doesn't really figure in my home entertainment schedule. Perhaps continuing to require and seek that connection is a reason why homesickness doesn't reduce?

KJ&D is a prat for wondering why British TV is so apparently sought after from some ex-pats? Indeed, I don't think their post mentioned anything about TV being a pastime to the exclusion of anything else.

tonrob

Their most-eloquently put point seemed to say that they found these threads "stupid".

Why is it stupid for an expat to ask how they can watch British TV while abroad?