"There's nothing on 'the box' "
82 replies
Takethedogalong replied on 25/02/2019 21:29
Posted on 25/02/2019 21:29
Only programme watched as it is broadcast in our house is MOTD. And that’s not always. We sift through iplayer stuff for the odd gem on BBC4, my OH likes Talking Pictures for old movies, mainly to spot cars! We only watch Channel4 news and the odd Uni Challenge and Only Connect. I can’t stand most of the banal drivel on main channels nowadays, loathe soaps and reality TV.
I buy stuff on iTunes, box sets, classic films, memorable TV and prefer to watch on iPad with headphones when away. We don’t take a TV away with us, and like to do hobbies, or read, or sometimes have a good old natter in evenings. I used to take Mac Book and a few DVDs, but find it easier nowadays with iPad. I like to trawl through websites that show some of the really good classic TV serials from the past. I found Clarissa starring a very young, but seriously good Sean Bean and Sean Pertwee last week. All for free as well. I loved the Inspector Montalbano crime dramas as well, lovely locations, great characters.
lornalou1 replied on 25/02/2019 22:58
Posted on 25/02/2019 18:12 by brueThere's always QVC.
I try to watch discovery type programmes, history, archaeology, nature etc.
Is Pointless on a never ending loop? I can't work it out and keep recognising contestants I've seen before!
Wherenext replied on 26/02/2019 19:36
Posted on 25/02/2019 22:58 by lornalou1It's on the BBC so everything is repeated at least 6 time a year. I now know "homes under the hammer" word for word.
Posted on 26/02/2019 19:36
That's sad, very, very sad.
No TV in the van. Listen to music taped onto MP3 or Iphone. Hardly watch any TV programmes at home. We tape radio programmes which are on during the day then listen to them at night but sometimes we just read. MrsWN likes to draw and paint so we do watch anything Arty and I gave up on Sport many years ago. I tend to find Wildlife progs a bit condescending. Will watch some main news but not too bothered about drama or films. In all honesty we wouldn't miss a Tele.
Cornersteady replied on 27/02/2019 10:02
Posted on 27/02/2019 10:02
There are about four programmes that we watch or follow but these are set up to record each week and we never watch them in real time.
Actually we use ITV 3 and 4 far more than the main channels as they seem to have stuff from the past that we enjoyed.
It's amazing but I remember when there were only three channels available but we probably watched more then than now with 200+.
replied on 27/02/2019 13:51
Posted on 25/02/2019 21:29 by TakethedogalongOnly programme watched as it is broadcast in our house is MOTD. And that’s not always. We sift through iplayer stuff for the odd gem on BBC4, my OH likes Talking Pictures for old movies, mainly to spot cars! We only watch Channel4 news and the odd Uni Challenge and Only Connect. I can’t stand most of the banal drivel on main channels nowadays, loathe soaps and reality TV.
I buy stuff on iTunes, box sets, classic films, memorable TV and prefer to watch on iPad with headphones when away. We don’t take a TV away with us, and like to do hobbies, or read, or sometimes have a good old natter in evenings. I used to take Mac Book and a few DVDs, but find it easier nowadays with iPad. I like to trawl through websites that show some of the really good classic TV serials from the past. I found Clarissa starring a very young, but seriously good Sean Bean and Sean Pertwee last week. All for free as well. I loved the Inspector Montalbano crime dramas as well, lovely locations, great characters.
