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Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 06 Jun 2023, 07:26
by Gloria
Watched For Her Sins on ch5 9pm last night, it runs for another three nights, not 100% sure about it yet, it was a bit predictable last night, but will watch again tonight.

Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 07 Jun 2023, 03:10
by Stanley
I have to report that I am watching more YouTube than BBC. Cutting Edge Engineering and Wilderness cooking can hold my attention better than Garden Rescue...... I'll make an exception for the Repair Shop but even that is getting a touch stereotypical.

Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 07 Jun 2023, 19:07
by Big Kev
Lucy Worsley wandering around Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire. It's on BBC4 so will be on the iplayer (it's not often I watch live TV).

Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 08 Jun 2023, 02:18
by Stanley
I've been reduced to Celebrity Antiques Road Trip this week. It was Stanley Johnson and a Chelsea Girl called Toff last night and the only thing that kept me watching was their disastrous ineptitude. Had to be seen to be believed!

Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 08 Jun 2023, 16:46
by Big Kev
Just a heads up for anyone 'sharing' a Netflix account, you'll need to pay for it now.
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Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 09 Jun 2023, 02:10
by Stanley
Makes me quite glad I have no Netflix household......

Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 10 Jun 2023, 07:13
by Big Kev
Youngest offspring has added me as an 'extra member' of his Netflix plan, it's only £4.99 a month for the full 'ultra HD' package (whatever that means). Me and P do find films to watch on there and it's cheaper than cinema tickets :good:

Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 10 Jun 2023, 09:06
by PanBiker
We are the same with our Jack Kev but we ain't been told yet. :extrawink:

Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 10 Jun 2023, 16:45
by Big Kev
PanBiker wrote: 10 Jun 2023, 09:06 We are the same with our Jack Kev but we ain't been told yet. :extrawink:
Perhaps they're working their way through in alphabetical order :biggrin2:

Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 10 Jun 2023, 17:56
by PanBiker
Wont be long if they are.

Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 12 Jun 2023, 19:41
by Tripps
BBC 4 on now Ten Pound Poms - The Real Story.

It wasn't a bit like the 'drama' :smile:

I think Cathy would find it interesting.

PS - I see it was dated MCMXCVII which is 1997.

Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 12 Jun 2023, 23:17
by MickBrett
We watched the film Fisherman's Friends: One and All last night https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10373344/
Not as good as the original in my opinion but it did get me remembering my days in the boys choir at Barlick Modern and the wonderful Miss Astin who inspired us to sing our hearts out. :love2:

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Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 13 Jun 2023, 02:21
by Stanley
Tell us what the picture is about Mick?

Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 13 Jun 2023, 04:15
by Cathy
I haven’t seen Ten Pound Poms - The Real Story advertised yet on our abc tv channel.
1997 ? Maybe it was shown back then. ??

Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 13 Jun 2023, 08:16
by plaques
Stanley wrote: 13 Jun 2023, 02:21 Tell us what the picture is about Mick?
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The picture looks very much like Kathleen Astin and Frank Bannister. who years ago (30+) were our next door neighbours.

Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 13 Jun 2023, 08:44
by Tripps
Cathy wrote: 13 Jun 2023, 04:15 I haven’t seen Ten Pound Poms - The Real Story advertised yet on our abc tv channel.
Here it is on BBC iPlayer. Ten Pound Poms The Real Story

I think you would find it interesting. I did. One of Aunty Josie's sisters went out on the scheme, so that brings it a bit closer to home.

Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 13 Jun 2023, 09:04
by PanBiker
plaques wrote: 13 Jun 2023, 08:16
Stanley wrote: 13 Jun 2023, 02:21 Tell us what the picture is about Mick?
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The picture looks very much like Kathleen Astin and Frank Bannister. who years ago (30+) were our next door neighbours.

I reckon its when they got wed.

Frank Bannister, best form teacher I had

Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 13 Jun 2023, 13:29
by Cathy
Tripps - thanks for the link, but it is UK only.
I will keep my eyes open for the documentary 😊

Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 13 Jun 2023, 15:06
by MickBrett
Stanley wrote: 13 Jun 2023, 02:21 Tell us what the picture is about Mick?
It is indeed Kathleen Astin and Frank Bannister's wedding. Not sure of the date. I have no idea where I got this (and a few other ) images of their wedding. :smile:

I recognise Mr Cockroft on one of the others I have. I'd put them up here but I was unsure which would be the appropriate thread.

Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 13 Jun 2023, 19:13
by Big Kev
Carlos Santana's performance at the 2011 Montreux Jazz Festival is a good watch. It's on Amazon Prime, sounds really good through the surround system :good:

Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 17 Jun 2023, 04:35
by Stanley
I decided that in view of the current political situation I decided that it would be a good idea to review Michael Dobbs' 'House of Cards'. I went to BBC iPlayer and dived into it. Good choice, I enjoyed it......

Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 17 Jun 2023, 11:18
by Tripps
I'm watching Trooping the Colour. A good spectacle. I'm so glad they don't make such a fuss for my birthday. :smile:

They've dressed poor old Camilla up in what is not, (but looks very much like) a military uniform. She looks like Pound Shop Princess Anne tribute act. Unbelieveable - sort of military blasphemy - if that's not a bit over the top.

The irreverent one on LBC said last night "she's not the Queen - the Queen died last year."

I agree - she looks ridiculous. :smile:

Royal Ascot next week. . . .

Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 17 Jun 2023, 13:58
by PanBiker
I though she looked a bit out of place. Her outfit apparently is based loosely on the guards uniform. No military training that I know of but she was made Commander in Chief of the Coldstream Guards, whatever next? I bet she can't march like them. :extrawink:

Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 18 Jun 2023, 02:35
by Stanley
Intrigued by your comments I went back on catch up and watched some of the parade. I agree with you about Camilla, the phrase that came to my mind was Pound Shop Queen. I think the attempt to infuse some regal splendour by putting her in fancy dress was ludicrous.
Also, speaking as an old soldier, rifle drill with the modern weapons looks tatty to me. Nowhere near as impressive as drill done with the Short Magazine Lee Enfield..... (We used to slacken the screws attaching the wooden sheathing to give us more rattle during the drill)
The most impressive thing to my mind was the two Clydesdale Drum horses. I thought so during the Coronation parade as well.

Re: GOOD TV

Posted: 18 Jun 2023, 08:56
by plaques
Stanley wrote: 18 Jun 2023, 02:35 Intrigued by your comments I went back on catch up and watched some of the parade. I agree with you about Camilla,
Some how I get the impression that mentally she is 'drifting' into an other world. But the 'firm' rumbles on and puts on a good show.