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Anyone else watch some of the shows from Britain?

Last winter I got in to Spooks, really like that show. Could not get in to Survivors at first but watched it a few days ago and seemed good, so will keep watching, see how it goes. Always Corrie, East Enders I started watching last year. Then of course there is Build a New Life in the Country and so forth. Anyone else a fan of certain shows? :D

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Primeval although rather formulaic was good for a while. Beautiful people (allegedly) being chased by dinosaurs, what more could one ask for? (Beautiful people being chased, caught and eaten by dinosaurs. It had that too.)

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I just watched that 'wonders of the solar system' with that brian cox guy. I enjoyed it.

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Primeval? I have not heard of that show, when was it on? Being eaten by dinosaurs? goodness gracious! LOL

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Was their clothing ripped off at any point? Enquiring minds and all that....:unsure:

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Hi Alan, I never heard of 'wonders of the solar system' either. How come I am missing all these shows? I get BBCC, maybe am just not noticing them. have to admit the other shows a friend at work has suggested them to me so think I will have to go exploring on my own! :)

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If you have iPlayer access...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00qyxfb

There have been some good science docs on bbc lately.

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http://www.itv.com/Drama/cult/Primeval/default.html

Using the same CGI as "Walking with dinosaurs" but more along the line of 'being chased and eaten by dinosaurs". Corny, but watchable. They are currently filming seasons 4&5 after rescuing it from cancellation oblivion.

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I just watched Paradox.

That wasn't bad.

Currently halfway through series two of Ashes To Ashes as well.

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I couldn't live without my Tuesday night Shameless episodes.

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BBC Canada has a very limited choice of UK shows and many are dated. To get current programming you will need to get BBC iPlayer through the computer. There are many ways of doing so, some of which are free. It costs me $20 monthly which gives me live BBC and ITV along with BBC iPlayer Desktop and both iPlayers. I also get 4oD and SeeSaw.

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Doctor Who (first episode of the new series was on last weekend, was very good in my opinion), TV Burp (been a long term fan of Harry since the channel 4 days) and of course Top Gear :D

I get all these on bittorrent pretty easily. TheBox.bz is great though I got banned from there for too much downloading and not enough uploading so now I have to use public ones which aren't so good.

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That Fawlty Towers is a good show. But its got that wacky British humor so its not to everybody's taste.

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We receive a tremendous number of brit comedies through our two pbs stations - keeping up appearances, as time goes by, waiting for god, all creatures great and small.....all the old timeless ones, and some new ones i.e., doc martin....

My favourites are (in no particular order) yes prime minister, all creatures great and small, doc martin etc....

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I enjoyed reading all the input on the Brit. tv shows everyone sent. I cannot get the IPlayer Access and will keep the way of getting it by paying mthly. in mind. Am like Mr Lee, get British shows on PBS, am watching Doc Martin right now. All creatures and Lark Rise I get also, have seen them before but I dont care, I love the shows. My one show I don't like to miss is Spooks, I get my fix on that tonight! Oh, So many shows, so little time! :)

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I am a big Eastenders fan but as they are over 2 years behind here - I had a bit of a wait to see episodes I hadn't already seen.

Always watch Graham Norton and Top Gear on BBC Canada too.

I also enjoy Dr Who and Torchwood on the Space channel - roll on the new Doctor!

Masterpiece classic also show some good drama such as Cranford and Little Dorrit.

Looking forward to the Grand National tomorrow which is on CBC in the afternoon.

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Yes ChezG, I think Coronation St. is about a year behind here. I like the Masterpiece Theatre too, they do get good shows on. There is a Canadian show I like, The Murdoch Mysterys, kind of like a Sherlock Holmes but in Toronto.

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That Benny Hill is very funny. Some people like Monty Python but again it's got that very dry British humor. And then there's that Mrs. Bucket show, that has to be the best thing on tv, although I have a hard time understanding the fat redneck man.

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Anyone watched 'Married, single, Other' the series just finished last week.

Has Ralf Little (Royale Family), Lucy Davis (the Office) and Dean Lennox-Kelly (Shameless)

i really enjoyed it!!!

I probably watch more UK tv now since i moved to Canada thanks to Torrent sites. Could live without Match of the Day on a Saturday night!

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What channel was that on? and was it funny?:)

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Next you're going to be telling us that you like Are you being served and Mr. Bean.:eek:

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Yes it is funny but it is a comedy drama so serious as well... dont want to say too much in case you watch it.

It just finished on ITV so not on Canadian TV...yet...I got it from a british tv torrent site and it was great!

Also check out 'Misfits' its like the british version of Heroes but with chavs!

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Does ITV have an iplayer? I thonk it does, i'll look for it on there!! been watching Shameless, last series:( - I :wub: that show.

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Is that a typo?!?

I try and watch MOTD on Saturday night as well (but mostly don't get to see it 'til Sunday) Not quite the same as watching it at home with beers and a takeaway curry though is it? I'm usually bent over my PC screen although now I've started sticking the avi files onto a CD or DVD (or even a memory stick) and watching them on the TV

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Whoooooosh!!! :rolleyes:

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I liked Misfits - also like outbumbered - new series just started on BBC1

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Someone in the canteen has just been telling me about a comedy prog called Mrs Brown which she watches on YouTube. Apparently it's British and funny. Is this true?

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I enjoyed "Being Human," (torrent) on UKnova.
I'll give that :thumbsup::thumbsup:

But the local library has lots of DVD collections of British shows - from Frost, Morse, Hornblower, Foyles War, through to I Claudius.

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I used to like Robin's Nest when I was a kid. Its a shame they don't situation comedies like that anymore. Pure gold.

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There are many excellent dramas and comedies from BBC but what I enjoy most are the documentary programmes that, by virtue of their content, will have limited audiences. Beeb explores subjects that commercial TV will not because the return on investment would be negative.

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A true comedy classic.
You must surely be a fan of such side-splitters as "Love Thy Neighbour", "Mind Your Language" and "Terry & June"?

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oooh what was the one where he then ran a restaurant with the alcoholic one armed waiter?

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Just watched Lizzie and Sarah. Recent Julia Davis one off pilot. Funny and strange but rather good.

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Love love love Spooks but am currently watching series 3 of Ashes to Ashes all courtesy of Vuze.com. Also download MOTD for the hubby.

Also enjoyed Come Dine with Me and Britain from the Air.

:thumbup:

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eep!

Yes thats a typo!

Although being a Liverpool fan i probably could live without MOTD recently...:p