Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
Sep 16th 2013, 10:13 am
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Re: Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
I watched the first episode of BB 1949 but missed the rest.
It was a bit like a Jeremy Kyle Show spin-off, quite cruel and mean-spirited. However, it did expose the underlying weaknesses of the system, including the fact that people with genuine disabilities are less likely to get work now, even if they want it.
The woman who had been on long-term "disability" was not a very sympathetic character - all full of p*ss and vinegar and an overweening sense of entitlement. You get the sense if you found her a job that was do-able she'd find a reason why she was "incapable".
It was a bit like a Jeremy Kyle Show spin-off, quite cruel and mean-spirited. However, it did expose the underlying weaknesses of the system, including the fact that people with genuine disabilities are less likely to get work now, even if they want it.
The woman who had been on long-term "disability" was not a very sympathetic character - all full of p*ss and vinegar and an overweening sense of entitlement. You get the sense if you found her a job that was do-able she'd find a reason why she was "incapable".
Sep 18th 2013, 11:24 am
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Re: Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
I have just watched parts 2 and 3 and need to look for part 1. What an excellent program! It was great to see how "cracking the whip" inspired most of them to improve their attitudes towards work and to appreciate how lucky they are to live in today's world of benefits, rather than in 1949.
Sep 21st 2013, 2:39 am
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Re: Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
Australia with Simon Reeve pt 2.
There's some scary stuff in that country.
There's some scary stuff in that country.
Sep 22nd 2013, 6:22 pm
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Re: Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
Sep 22nd 2013, 6:29 pm
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Yay! Series 5 of "Downton Abbey" starts in under 2 hours (9pm UK time) 
I'm so excited!
I'm so excited!
Sep 22nd 2013, 6:40 pm
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Yeah to Downton Abbey!
Sep 22nd 2013, 9:46 pm
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Re: Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
Good episode..
this is what happens
this is what happens
Spoiler:
Sep 22nd 2013, 10:06 pm
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That is so neat! Of course I clicked on it even though I had seen the episode!
Sep 23rd 2013, 12:22 pm
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I was a bit disappointed with it (watched it on my PVR last night), which is a real shame because I was expecting to really enjoy it (I enjoyed past series). I know it is supposed to be quirky/silly but I thought huge parts were just downright bonkers and the plot could have been written by a 10-year-old, nothing particularly cleverly amusing. 
Sep 23rd 2013, 12:33 pm
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Sep 23rd 2013, 2:28 pm
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No one pointed out that there is a huge difference between 1949 and 2013. Then, there was full employment !
Oct 2nd 2013, 6:29 am
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Re: Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
I have just been watching all of the Above Suspicion episodes on Youtube. What a great show. I found the usual Midsomer Murders, Dalziel & Pascoe, etc. all getting a bit lame but this show totally captured my attention. There are 4 'series' each one a 2 or 3 part event. Wish there were more. Now I am going to have to find something else really good to watch. Any recommendations?
There is an uploader on youtube named NK MX. He gives his videos abbreviations so that they don't get deleted by the powers that be. His shows are all British favourites.
There is an uploader on youtube named NK MX. He gives his videos abbreviations so that they don't get deleted by the powers that be. His shows are all British favourites.
Oct 4th 2013, 11:20 pm
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Re: Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
British TV and Britain at its best..........
How many faces do you recognize?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_m7Yi6g3xg
How many faces do you recognize?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_m7Yi6g3xg
Oct 5th 2013, 12:14 pm
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Re: Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
British TV and Britain at its best..........
How many faces do you recognize?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_m7Yi6g3xg
How many faces do you recognize?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_m7Yi6g3xg
Oct 5th 2013, 12:17 pm
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Re: Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
I have just been watching all of the Above Suspicion episodes on Youtube. What a great show. I found the usual Midsomer Murders, Dalziel & Pascoe, etc. all getting a bit lame but this show totally captured my attention. There are 4 'series' each one a 2 or 3 part event. Wish there were more. Now I am going to have to find something else really good to watch. Any recommendations?
There is an uploader on youtube named NK MX. He gives his videos abbreviations so that they don't get deleted by the powers that be. His shows are all British favourites.
There is an uploader on youtube named NK MX. He gives his videos abbreviations so that they don't get deleted by the powers that be. His shows are all British favourites.