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What's your favourite TV programme?
Has there been anything really funny on TV?
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Vicar of Dibley.

Ryan Taylor wrote:Vicar of Dibley.

Good choice - did I mention I'm playing Geraldine in the stage version???

Debbi Flack wrote:

Ryan Taylor wrote:Vicar of Dibley.

Good choice - did I mention I'm playing Geraldine in the stage version???

Yes.
Also, I think Countdown's quite good.

Father Ted. Not seen much good in the last decade or so.

So MTV has been moved from the music section on the sky channels to the entertainment section. In its place is a new channel called MTV Music. Remind me again what the M stands for.

Ian Volante wrote:Father Ted. Not seen much good in the last decade or so.

http://maps.google.ie/maps?hl=en&q=glen ... CBgQ8gEwAA

Ted's house.

Aye, I saw the thing recently where they all went round and visited the woman that owns the place.

Ryan Taylor wrote:Vicar of Dibley.

Whats vicar of dibley about?

Joseph Krol wrote:

Debbi Flack wrote:

Ryan Taylor wrote:Vicar of Dibley.

Good choice - did I mention I'm playing Geraldine in the stage version???

Yes.
Also, I think Countdown's quite good.

Aye, you're right there, Joseph! Never forget Countdown!

Ian Volante wrote:Aye, I saw the thing recently where they all went round and visited the woman that owns the place.

Missed that, but I've been up there alright. Vaughan's pub in Kilfenora is only down the road and they used Michael the proprietor in the racism episode, so I've actually had a pint served by him, which was a great surprise!

Soph K wrote:

Ryan Taylor wrote:Vicar of Dibley.

Whats vicar of dibley about?

I gave you a link in that other thread.

It's about a woman vicar and the freaks in her parish and all the hilarious things that happen in it.

Gavin Chipper wrote:

Soph K wrote:

Ryan Taylor wrote:Vicar of Dibley.

Whats vicar of dibley about?

I gave you a link in that other thread.

It's about a woman vicar and the freaks in her parish and all the hilarious things that happen in it.

Ok...
Will look at the link.

Yay, House is back.

Also does anyone from Ireland watch Hardy Bucks. Seeing as Irish comedy shows usually suck (I don't count Father Ted as an Irish comedy show) I thought this one was surprisingly good.

Mark James wrote:Yay, House is back.

Also does anyone from Ireland watch Hardy Bucks. Seeing as Irish comedy shows usually suck (I don't count Father Ted as an Irish comedy show) I thought this one was surprisingly good.

What's House?

Soph K wrote:

Mark James wrote:Yay, House is back.

Also does anyone from Ireland watch Hardy Bucks. Seeing as Irish comedy shows usually suck (I don't count Father Ted as an Irish comedy show) I thought this one was surprisingly good.

What's House?

JHC. I don't watch it but I have a few friends that do. It's a medical drama that stars Hugh Laurie as Dr House (think his first name is Gregory?) Anyway I understand it's good and also Hugh Laurie becamse the highest paid British actor in the USA in 2010 for his role earning £225,000 per episode if memory serves correctly.

Ryan Taylor wrote:

Soph K wrote:

Mark James wrote:Yay, House is back.

Also does anyone from Ireland watch Hardy Bucks. Seeing as Irish comedy shows usually suck (I don't count Father Ted as an Irish comedy show) I thought this one was surprisingly good.

What's House?

JHC. I don't watch it but I have a few friends that do. It's a medical drama that stars Hugh Laurie as Dr House (think his first name is Gregory?) Anyway I understand it's good and also Hugh Laurie becamse the highest paid British actor in the USA in 2010 for his role earning £225,000 per episode if memory serves correctly.

Ok. Sounds alright, I suppose. What does JHC mean?

Soph K wrote:What does JHC mean?

Jesus H. Christ at a guess.

Soph K wrote: Ok. Sounds alright, I suppose. What does JHC mean?

jfgi

Anyone watch/like The Gadget Show?
I find it good for, say, if you were planning to buy a washing machine and you didn't know what make to get, I'd watch out for the episode on The Gadget Show where it tells you which is one of the best washing machines to get (and what is also helpful is that it tells you the best prices too). Plus, when the presenters are doing a race or something, using different makes of the same gadget, I feel I want to know which is best.
The only thing is, it isn't that funny (unlike, say, Top Gear) as well as giving facts - which is very good for a lot of things because at my school we were doing fractions (which some people find hard and boring) in Maths, and most of us were willing to make it a bit of a race to get all the questions done in the amount of time we were given, and the questions were stuck up around a certain area of the school. Almost everyone agreed that this made it more fun - so it is great to try and learn by making things more fun/funny (which Top Gear do - they give you facts about cars whilst putting several funny parts into it).

In the market for a washing machine, Soph?

The dude with the grey hair on that show really pisses me off. He's a bit odd to look at, and his presenting style seems to be a weird afflicted tribute to Jeremy Clarkson.

It is worrying that you find Top Gear funny since a lot of their humour is derived from innuendo and being prejudice.

Ryan Taylor wrote:derived from innuendo and being prejudice.

what do u mean

Matt Morrison wrote:In the market for a washing machine, Soph?

nah, our washing machines working fine

Bladckadder

Rhys Benjamin wrote:Bladckadder

blackadders quite good i think, although i only watch it occasionally

Anyone watch "The Life and Times of Tim"? It's pretty funny.

Yes. I like it a lot. Does your current comment mean season 3 has started? Or maybe the season 2 run has only just started on UK telly?

Only seen a couple of episodes on the web. Loved it, must go find more.

Matt Morrison wrote:Yes. I like it a lot. Does your current comment mean season 3 has started? Or maybe the season 2 run has only just started on UK telly?

My friend had downloaded a load of them and now Irish tv is showing it. They had an episode I hadn't seen last week but this week was one I had seen so I don't know how they're showing them or what season the ones I've seen are from.

I love Being Human

Ralph Gillions wrote:I love Being Human

I wasn't sure if you were actually.

There really is some great stuff on tv these days. It's kicking the cinemas ass. Movies just suck compared to what's on the box. I was pleasantly surprised with Don't Trust the B___ in Apartment 23. It's quite funny. I'm also thoroughly enjoying The Newsroom. It's really good. But top of the pile is Breaking Bad. It's one of the best shows I've ever seen. Everything about it is quality. If you haven't seen it yet get a move on.

the big bang theory & how i met your mother

Soph K wrote:the big bang theory & how i met your mother

I can't watch sitcoms with laughter tracks anymore. I still like Frasier and Seinfeld and all but modern comedies should drop it.

My personal all-time favorites:

The Sky at Night (1957)
The Twilight Zone (1959)
Coronation Street (1960)
Top of the Pops (1964)
Match of the Day (1964)
Scooby Doo, Where are You? (1969)
Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
Parkinson (1971)
Fawlty Towers (1975)
3-2-1 (1978)
Grange Hill (1978)
Tales of the Unexpected (1979)
Minder (1979)
The Paul Daniels Magic Show (1979)
The Dukes of Hazzard (1979)
Hammer House of Horror (1980)
Play Your Cards Right (1980)
Only Fools and Horses (1980)
The Young Ones (1982)
The Comic Strip Presents... (1982)
Countdown (1982)
No. 73 (1982)
One Summer (1983)
Ever Decreasing Circles (1984)
V (1984)
Big Deal (1984)
The Simpsons (1989)
Blackadder Goes Forth (1989)
Soccer Am (1992)
The X-Files (1993)
Friends (1994)
Fantasy Football League (1994)
TFI Friday (1996)
The Royal Family (1998)
The League of Gentlemen (1999)
Family Guy (1999)
The Naked Chef (1999)
Time Gentlemen Please... (2000)
The Office (2001)
Phoenix Nights (2001)
Bo' Selecta (2002)
Wire in the Blood (2002)
The Mighty Boosh (2003)
QI (2003)
Lost (2004)
Extras (2005)
Flight of the Conchords (2007)
Gavin and Stacey (2007)
The Inbetweeners (2008)
Miranda (2009)
The Walking Dead (2010)
This is England '86 (2010)
This is England '88 (2010)
Prisoners Wives (2012)
The Syndicate (2012)
Broadchurch (2013)
Under the Dome (2013)

Mark James wrote:

Soph K wrote:the big bang theory & how i met your mother

I can't watch sitcoms with laughter tracks anymore. I still like Frasier and Seinfeld and all but modern comedies should drop it.

yeah theyre annoying but bbt+himym are too good to miss for that tbf

Dave Preece wrote:My personal all-time favorites:

The Sky at Night (1957)
The Twilight Zone (1959)
Coronation Street (1960)
Top of the Pops (1964)
Match of the Day (1964)
Scooby Doo, Where are You? (1969)
Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
Parkinson (1971)
Fawlty Towers (1975)
3-2-1 (1978)
Grange Hill (1978)
Tales of the Unexpected (1979)
Minder (1979)
The Paul Daniels Magic Show (1979)
The Dukes of Hazzard (1979)
Hammer House of Horror (1980)
Play Your Cards Right (1980)
Only Fools and Horses (1980)
The Young Ones (1982)
The Comic Strip Presents... (1982)
Countdown (1982)
No. 73 (1982)
One Summer (1983)
Ever Decreasing Circles (1984)
V (1984)
Big Deal (1984)
The Simpsons (1989)
Blackadder Goes Forth (1989)
Soccer Am (1992)
The X-Files (1993)
Friends (1994)
Fantasy Football League (1994)
TFI Friday (1996)
The Royal Family (1998)
The League of Gentlemen (1999)
Family Guy (1999)
The Naked Chef (1999)
Time Gentlemen Please... (2000)
The Office (2001)
Phoenix Nights (2001)
Bo' Selecta (2002)
Wire in the Blood (2002)
The Mighty Boosh (2003)
QI (2003)
Lost (2004)
Extras (2005)
Flight of the Conchords (2007)
Gavin and Stacey (2007)
The Inbetweeners (2008)
Miranda (2009)
The Walking Dead (2010)
This is England '86 (2010)
This is England '88 (2010)
Prisoners Wives (2012)
The Syndicate (2012)
Broadchurch (2013)
Under the Dome (2013)

you have quite a lot of favourites but miranda, the inbetweeners and coronation street i like most outta that list

I will watch anything Masterchef. I even watched an episode of the Indian version when I found one with English subtitles. I've got behind since moving back to my folks as their internet is diabolical, but I have in the past been up to date with UK, US, Aus, Ireland and New Zealand at the same time.

Unless I've missed it, no-one's mentioned the best British comedy of the 2000's in the form of Absolute Power. Fucking genius writing.

And I also love Dexter (probably the greatest show ever) and The Mentalist. I'm behind on both of those atm though, so if there are any other fans, no spoilers

Zarte Siempre wrote:I will watch anything Masterchef. I even watched an episode of the Indian version when I found one with English subtitles.

Unless my memory antiserves me, I thought it was in English in the first place rather than Hindi? We watched one or two in Mumbai and either I'm forgetful or you're racist.

Zarte Siempre wrote:I will watch anything Masterchef. I even watched an episode of the Indian version when I found one with English subtitles. I've got behind since moving back to my folks as their internet is diabolical, but I have in the past been up to date with UK, US, Aus, Ireland and New Zealand at the same time.

Unless I've missed it, no-one's mentioned the best British comedy of the 2000's in the form of Absolute Power. Fucking genius writing.

And I also love Dexter (probably the greatest show ever) and The Mentalist. I'm behind on both of those atm though, so if there are any other fans, no spoilers

Whenever I see a trailer for the Mentalist, I can't help but do a Joey Deacon at the telly. Never seen the programme however.

Matt Morrison wrote:

Zarte Siempre wrote:I will watch anything Masterchef. I even watched an episode of the Indian version when I found one with English subtitles.

Unless my memory antiserves me, I thought it was in English in the first place rather than Hindi? We watched one or two in Mumbai and either I'm forgetful or you're racist.

The one I saw was definitely not in English to begin with. Maybe they have 2?