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Old Jul 10th 2007, 8:51 pm
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I'd like to have a beer with this guy.... What would you say to him ?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070710/..._bbc_america_1
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Old Jul 10th 2007, 8:56 pm
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Originally Posted by franc11s
I'd like to have a beer with this guy.... What would you say to him ?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070710/..._bbc_america_1
I'd say thank god you got rid of Benny Hill
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Old Jul 10th 2007, 8:58 pm
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Originally Posted by franc11s
I'd like to have a beer with this guy.... What would you say to him ?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070710/..._bbc_america_1
Stop showing the crap shows from England and start airing some quality programs.
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Old Jul 10th 2007, 9:21 pm
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Originally Posted by rincewind
Stop showing the crap shows from England and start airing some quality programs.
Seems encouraging: "So I tried to work with our folks to have the shows they present represent contemporary Britain, not the Britain of 1850."
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Old Jul 10th 2007, 9:23 pm
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Show up to date programs...especially Corrie and more programs with Robson Green in them.
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Old Jul 10th 2007, 9:26 pm
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They do seem to be showing some good stuff lately...could do with less "encore" repeats though.
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Old Jul 10th 2007, 9:50 pm
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I'd ask him to bring back EastEnders and save me giving $10 to Dish Network for the PPV. Actually surprised that he mentioned EE in his piece.
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Originally Posted by franc11s
I'd like to have a beer with this guy.... What would you say to him ?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070710/..._bbc_america_1
Bring back Red Dwarf. Even just reruns!
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Old Jul 10th 2007, 11:09 pm
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Id love to see some of the quality comedies shown again. Red Dwarf, I'm Alan Partridge, The Office, League of Gentlemen etc
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Old Jul 11th 2007, 2:40 am
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Originally Posted by franc11s
I'd like to have a beer with this guy.... What would you say to him ?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070710/..._bbc_america_1
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Old Jul 11th 2007, 2:42 am
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Why the hell do people want re-runs?? The BBC needs to show something fresh, unique and challenging. Footballers Wives is not entertainment neither is tuning into the lives of chavs in Eastenders.

But, each to their own I guess. I prefer thought provoking programs, not the shite they air
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Originally Posted by rincewind
Why the hell do people want re-runs?? The BBC needs to show something fresh, unique and challenging. Footballers Wives is not entertainment neither is tuning into the lives of chavs in Eastenders.

But, each to their own I guess. I prefer thought provoking programs, not the shite they air
Read a book.
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Old Jul 11th 2007, 4:04 am
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Originally Posted by rincewind

But, each to their own I guess. I prefer thought provoking programs, not the shite they air
It's not BBC 2 thats for sure
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Old Jul 11th 2007, 11:23 am
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While I'd love to ask for re-runs of some great comedies that haven't yet been mentioned - Teachers, Peep Show, Nathan Barley to name a few, to be honest I want to see more of what I can't buy on DVD.

I think we're starting to see more of that now anyway, as other people have said. There seems to be more current BBC drama and a little less cash-in-the-#$%*&^@-attic, which is a huge step in the right direction. In fact, during this last week, I reckon 50% of my viewing has been on that one channel.
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