davethegull
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Post by davethegull on Jan 24, 2010 12:48:37 GMT
The fave film thread got me thinking about TV series. Which is your favourite?
Here's some of mine....
The Sopranos, arguably the best ever made.
Band of Brothers.
Sharpe, cheesy but boys own swashbuckling stuff.
I don't know if you got this one in the UK, it's an Oz melbourne torquay true story....Underbelly, well worth a look. 2nd series is just as good and the 3rd is on it's way.
Always looking for new downloads so some reccos would be welcome.
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Post by aussie on Jan 24, 2010 12:58:57 GMT
The fave film thread got me thinking about TV series. Which is your favourite? Here's some of mine.... The Sopranos, arguably the best ever made. Band of Brothers. Sharpe, cheesy but boys own swashbuckling stuff. I don't know if you got this one in the UK, it's an Oz melbourne torquay true story....Underbelly, well worth a look. 2nd series is just as good and the 3rd is on it's way. Always looking for new downloads so some reccos would be welcome. Before anyone asks no I`m not in it! Star Trek O.k I`m a trekky! Could be worse, I could have a fascination for trains! Queue Phil! |
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Post by capitalgull on Jan 24, 2010 13:09:45 GMT
The fave film thread got me thinking about TV series. Which is your favourite? Here's some of mine.... The Sopranos, arguably the best ever made. Band of Brothers. Sharpe, cheesy but boys own swashbuckling stuff. I don't know if you got this one in the UK, it's an Oz melbourne torquay true story....Underbelly, well worth a look. 2nd series is just as good and the 3rd is on it's way. Always looking for new downloads so some reccos would be welcome. All of those absolute class DTG, apart from Sharpe, which was bloody awful. Read the books - they are far better and more exciting if you can get the thought of Sean Bloody Bean out of your head! I'll add in the following, including the one at the top which is THE best TV series I have ever seen. The Wire Generation Kill Hustle Spooks Criminal Minds NCIS And for a laugh, anything like Family Guy, American Dad. Plus Top Gear of course  Do I watch too much telly? Bloody oath, as Aussie might say! |
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Post by davethegull on Jan 24, 2010 13:25:18 GMT
I've just downloaded the wire but not had a chance to look at it yet. Started watching Deadwood which is quite gritty. Forgot about Spooks, will have to look for that. For me anything with CSI in the title is to be avoided at all costs!
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Post by tufc01 on Jan 24, 2010 13:54:30 GMT
Nothing will be able to match Band of Brothers which for me is the best thing i have ever seen on TV, bar none. I never tire of watching it.
But how about;
Flash Forward
Prison Break (first series only, goes rapidly down hill after that)
24
Lost (ditto Prison Break)
House
Lie to Me
Fringe
Heroes (ditto PB & Lost)
There is something to be said for making just one series and then letting it go, with the exception of 24 & House which seem to get better.
Unfortunately they are all American produced (although with a strong British cast in at least half of them), so if you are not into that then this list is pretty useless.
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Post by chelstongull on Jan 24, 2010 14:29:54 GMT
CSI
CSI Miami
CSI New York
Without A Trace
Cold Case
Law & Order - Special Victims Unit
Law & Order - Criminal Intent
Frost
Inspector Morse
Midsummer Murders
Sharpe
Auf Wiedwesehen Pet
Only Fools & Horses
Gavin & Stacey
Phoenix Nights
Simpsons
Futurama
The Young Ones
The League of Gentlemen
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Post by lambethgull on Jan 24, 2010 14:37:33 GMT
The Wire is superb...and I like what I've seen of the Sorpanos, will definately be working my way through that.
Nothing on British TV compares with the above as far as I'm concerned, but then nothing on American TV quite compares with Auf Wiedersehn Pet imo, which was excellent (apart from the final two series, which were awful).
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Post by davethegull on Jan 24, 2010 14:55:48 GMT
Got to agree with you there lambie AWP is one of my favourites and the last 2 series were disappointing.
Chelston CSI?..........NOOOO!!
Watched Rome which was fun. Hornblower is sorta Sharpe at sea.
Flash Forward was interesting, got the first 10 episodes but can't find the rest on Pirate Bay.
I really must make some time for The Wire.
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Post by chelstongull on Jan 24, 2010 15:13:46 GMT
Chelston CSI?..........NOOOO!! It's the business especially CSI Miami. The original is not as good as when 'Gil Grissom' was in it I'll admit. |
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Post by capitalgull on Jan 24, 2010 15:17:27 GMT
CSI was good at the start, but when they got to CSI Brixham I knew things had gone too far.
I'd forgotten all about Auf Wiedersehen Pet - what a fantastic series and great music from Jim Diamond as well. The old Minder, during the times of Arfur and Terry, also fantastic entertainment.
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Post by davethegull on Jan 24, 2010 15:25:08 GMT
Chelston, i was stuck on a visa run bus to Penang for 10 hours and all they had was CSI. By the end of the trip i was ready to kill. Did my head in!! Thought it couldn't be any worse for the trip back......it was, Mr feckin Bean for 10 hours. You know me mate and how tolerent i am, forgiving and kind. But i could have tortured babies after that!!!!
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Post by Rob on Jan 24, 2010 18:12:52 GMT
The Blackadders, particularly II and IV, were sublime. Up to date, I have enjoyed Being Human and True Blood. Does Peep Show qualify as a series? If so, love it.
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Post by tufc01 on Jan 24, 2010 18:40:05 GMT
[glow=yellow,2,300]Flash Forward was interesting, got the first 10 episodes but can't find the rest on Pirate Bay.[/glow] They are mid season break, so ep 10 was last we saw. Starts again later this month, so that the season finale can happen around April 21st |
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Post by ospelgull on Jan 26, 2010 12:46:52 GMT
The Mentalist
Criminal Minds
CSI
Band of Brothers
From my early years:
Ducks of Hazard
The A-team
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Post by wigstongull68 on Jan 27, 2010 20:45:21 GMT
Doctor Who
Torchwood - Children of Earth
Band of Brothers
Spaced
The Fast Show
FlashForward
Not Going Out
Heroes
Survivors
QI
Harry Hills TV Burp
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