Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
Dec 22nd 2014, 8:55 pm
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Re: Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
My friend is a writer and he's often asked to go to week-long writing sessions at the BBC. At the end of the week, they invariably tell him that his work just isn't 'gritty' enough but please keep trying because they do like his style.
His scripts are funny and heartwarming and I know people would like them - but it seems stuff has to be grim to get on TV now.
I like Last Tango in Halifax because it actually shows the North as it really is, not as some dour, grey, hopeless wasteland.
And I too love Gogglebox. What a fun show! My favourites are the Siddiqi family (spelling?), Scarlett and the gay guy who sits on the left. Oh and the posh drunks!
His scripts are funny and heartwarming and I know people would like them - but it seems stuff has to be grim to get on TV now.
I like Last Tango in Halifax because it actually shows the North as it really is, not as some dour, grey, hopeless wasteland.
And I too love Gogglebox. What a fun show! My favourites are the Siddiqi family (spelling?), Scarlett and the gay guy who sits on the left. Oh and the posh drunks!
Dec 30th 2014, 12:14 am
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Re: Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
For those that "enjoyed" The Missing and are comfortable with subtitled stuff.
I recently watched an episode of a TV series, The Silence. I expect you know it. But while researching it, I came across a German movie with the same title from 2010 - German title Das letzte Schweigen
Brilliant.
Oh yes...it's on netflix
I recently watched an episode of a TV series, The Silence. I expect you know it. But while researching it, I came across a German movie with the same title from 2010 - German title Das letzte Schweigen
Brilliant.
Oh yes...it's on netflix
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Dec 30th 2014, 12:38 am
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Re: Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
I really enjoyed Downton's Christmas special this year.
Dec 30th 2014, 7:36 am
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Dec 30th 2014, 11:03 am
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Re: Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
Downton was enjoyable. Doctor Who not so much. I think I am over it. Looking forward to watching Last Tango tonight.
Dec 30th 2014, 11:16 am
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Re: Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
For those that "enjoyed" The Missing and are comfortable with subtitled stuff.
I recently watched an episode of a TV series, The Silence. I expect you know it. But while researching it, I came across a German movie with the same title from 2010 - German title Das letzte Schweigen
Brilliant.
Oh yes...it's on netflix
I recently watched an episode of a TV series, The Silence. I expect you know it. But while researching it, I came across a German movie with the same title from 2010 - German title Das letzte Schweigen
Brilliant.
Oh yes...it's on netflix
Anyway, for those who like their dramas dark and mysterious, it was a good watch.
Dec 30th 2014, 12:32 pm
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Re: Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
Perth what are you using to get BBC over there and is it free? Dad needs something since expat shields not free any more.
Dec 30th 2014, 2:29 pm
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Re: Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
The movie (like the missing) showed past and present (23 years apart) child disappearances. A couple of creepy looking Germans early on and then not so creepy. Not appearance/behaviour-wise anyway.
Dec 30th 2014, 2:32 pm
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Re: Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
Free.
Also try FILMON in it's various forms (several different links). Select channels...may take a minute to settle.
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Dec 30th 2014, 2:48 pm
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Re: Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
I just watched two clips from the TV series and am surprised I somehow missed it (as I was in the UK in 2012 when it was last shown). I also like watching Douglas Henshall (Shetland was great), so will have to look for it on LoveFilm, as it's no longer available on BBC iPlayer.
Thanks for the heads-up!
Dec 30th 2014, 3:08 pm
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Re: Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
I think it was through catching up on Shetland that I discovered the silence series. I was reminded of DH and went looking to see what else might be available.
Dec 30th 2014, 6:21 pm
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Re: Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
A firefox add-on called MediaHint works for BBC iPlayer (and ITV, C4)
Free.
Also try FILMON in it's various forms (several different links). Select channels...may take a minute to settle.
Free.
Also try FILMON in it's various forms (several different links). Select channels...may take a minute to settle.
Dec 30th 2014, 11:36 pm
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Re: Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs
Dec 31st 2014, 12:07 am
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Maybe an older version is free. Mine still works and it's the same version as here.
Dec 31st 2014, 3:08 am
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Re: Broadchurch and Other UK TV Programs