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[TV] The Responder
- Thread starter The Clamp
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I get ya. One of my favourite “switch off brain” progs is Four in a Bed
But sometimes I like a bit of the dark side!
[Used to love the closing arguments in that].
Below Deck.
I watched the occasional episode last year, after stumbling across it in channel surfing.
Now hooked on Amazon Prime. So well produced, even if contrived, you’re addicted to see what happens next.
Right up my street.
Some nice looking females too and during our cloudy January, it’s wonderful to see the Caribbean, Tahiti and Thailand.
- Oct 17, 2008
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Superbly acted, first time I've liked Martin Freeman in anything for ages. I previously always found him very one-note, with his Tim from The Office single facial expression and everyman gimmick. That said, he is absolutely terrific in this, accent is perfect, character is fascinating.
However, I found the series itself a chore. A very bleak few hours of quality acting of a very dour premise.
3*
However, I found the series itself a chore. A very bleak few hours of quality acting of a very dour premise.
3*
The Clamp
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That’s on my list. That sort of stuff is a great escape on my days off. Don’t want anything too heavy when I’ve finished dealing with drug addicts and their abusive partners and pimps for a week of nights. Well, I am watching this but you know what I mean
I used to love Coach Trip, great escapism!
HAILSHAM SEAGULL
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- Nov 9, 2009
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Wish it had sub titles, bloody Scouse accents are too strong
That’s on my list. That sort of stuff is a great escape on my days off. Don’t want anything too heavy when I’ve finished dealing with drug addicts and their abusive partners and pimps for a week of nights. Well, I am watching this but you know what I mean
I used to love Coach Trip, great escapism!
A good analogy with The Coach Trip, I loved that years ago.
A bit more cheapskate, but Holiday Swap could also be good entertainment - a snobbish, wealthy family sent to Butlins or camping at Skegness, a poor family sent skiing in a posh Alpine lodge.
The Clamp
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Sounds terrible. I’m in!
Genuinely love that sort of thing.
Edit; I think I remember watching that actually. Maybe ten years back? Usually ended up with the posh kids loving the cheap holidays because it was pure fun and the poorer kids hating stuff like skiing in France or fine dining in Dubai etc.
deletebeepbeepbeep
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- May 12, 2009
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Very bleak, difficult watch.
- Oct 17, 2008
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Is Driving Miss Daisy any good?
Lower West Stander
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Bit too much of the Martin Freeman show for me.
I though Trigger Point was great. First episode anyway……
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- Oct 17, 2008
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I knew that reference would get picked up quick!
Jackanackanory!
Sounds terrible. I’m in!
Genuinely love that sort of thing.
Edit; I think I remember watching that actually. Maybe ten years back? Usually ended up with the posh kids loving the cheap holidays because it was pure fun and the poorer kids hating stuff like skiing in France or fine dining in Dubai etc.
There were quite a few episodes and series. Always that sort of thing.
Regarding Four in a Bed, I watched one episode once where two of the couples ended up with unbridled hate towards each other, they happened also to be the thick type wanting to make that hate physical.
The closing meeting disintegrated early, got the impression security was present.
What a great advert for their guesthouses
Neville's Breakfast
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Giving the first episode a go tonight. Looking forward to seeing the sights of Liverpool. It’s definitely a lively place for a night out.
The Clamp
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There were quite a few episodes and series. Always that sort of thing.
Regarding Four in a Bed, I watched one episode once where two of the couples ended up with unbridled hate towards each other, they happened also to be the thick type wanting to make that hate physical.
The closing meeting disintegrated early, got the impression security was present.
What a great advert for their guesthouses
The type that just cannot help themselves. They tend to have nicer people on it now.
City centre’s huge with a great vibe.
Whilst Freeman was driving round obscure dumps elsewhere in the city.
Neville's Breakfast
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The Clamp
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There were quite a few episodes and series. Always that sort of thing.
Regarding Four in a Bed, I watched one episode once where two of the couples ended up with unbridled hate towards each other, they happened also to be the thick type wanting to make that hate physical.
The closing meeting disintegrated early, got the impression security was present.
What a great advert for their guesthouses
Just thinking on that, around 10-15 years ago all the reality progs of all types tried to pit people against each other. After suicides and the higher awareness of mental health in general, thankfully programs seem to have ditched trying to antagonise participants and manufacture feuds in favour of people helping and getting along with one another. Which makes for a nicer experience for everyone.
