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Post by Slinger on Mar 13, 2018 19:48:21 GMT
Is anyone else watching the new series of The X-Files? Last night's episode, about the perils of A.I. was a cracker, from the face on the fish to the name of the credit agency. Loads of little in-jokes, almost no dialogue, and a great mixture of fun, and menace.
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Post by rfan8312 on Mar 14, 2018 4:26:12 GMT
A few more I think Hill Street Blues for sure Band of Brothers count ? How about Firefly ? I bought the DVD as not on normal TV Band of brothers best series ever Yes. I bought the box set. Band of Brothers. I'll always own a copy. Is anyone else watching the new series of The X-Files? Last night's episode, about the perils of A.I. was a cracker, from the face on the fish to the name of the credit agency. Loads of little in-jokes, almost no dialogue, and a great mixture of fun, and menace. I looked it up. Its not I Still Want To Believe, right? Sounds awesome though with todays mix of CGI and stellar TV writing, could be good.
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 14, 2018 10:45:10 GMT
A few more I think Hill Street Blues for sure Band of Brothers count ? How about Firefly ? I bought the DVD as not on normal TV Band of brothers best series ever Picked up the DVD to watch and in a the queue
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 14, 2018 10:50:10 GMT
Half way through the second series of The Killing.
Can't match the first series for sheer tension and plot twists, but still very watchable and enjoyable.
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Post by Slinger on Mar 14, 2018 14:02:26 GMT
Is anyone else watching the new series of The X-Files? Last night's episode, about the perils of A.I. was a cracker, from the face on the fish to the name of the credit agency. Loads of little in-jokes, almost no dialogue, and a great mixture of fun, and menace. I looked it up. Its not I Still Want To Believe, right? Sounds awesome though with todays mix of CGI and stellar TV writing, could be good. It's on Channel 5, on Monday nights, but if I recall correctly you're not in the U.K. so that info is most probably useless to you. It's series 11 if you want to search for it.
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 15, 2018 11:18:23 GMT
Would a VPN (or similar, I'm no techie) allow access to Iplayer stuff from outside UK ?
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Post by MartinT on Mar 16, 2018 15:02:26 GMT
Yes, although the BBC are getting more savvy and locking out the most obvious ones. You also need a login now, another small layer of defence. Thinking of moving to Spain, Mike?
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 16, 2018 15:20:34 GMT
Although no techie I know a 'bit'.
Spain crossed my mind after the boss went to San Sebastian last year and said how wonderful it was. Then I saw the bike race and saw a not great looking city. Worse than not great and no way do I want to be in or close to any city. Her mate has a place in southern Spain and she was dead impressed with that too. The friendly, laid back lifestyle and super bike friendly also appeals. Slightly difficult to achieve a Spanish move as she wants to move North from here to be closer to grandchildren.
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Post by MartinT on Mar 16, 2018 22:42:57 GMT
Counterpart E7. Sometimes there are mesmeric opening scenes to well-made TV drama that make you catch your breath; examples of writing, cinematography, direction and acting that are everything that makes great cinema. Rather like The Leftovers S2 E1 opening scene, this one will stay in my memory for a long time. The absolute pinnacle of great television.
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 17, 2018 11:10:22 GMT
Both Keyworded on Tivo and hope I get lucky
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Post by Slinger on Mar 18, 2018 18:50:33 GMT
13 Commandments - 22:00 on Channel 4 tonight looks like it'll be worth a watch. It's in Flemish and stars Dirk Van Dijck. I am not expecting him to reference 'Mary Poppins' in a bad English accent though.
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 18, 2018 18:59:25 GMT
Thanks Paul Will try and fit that in or iPlayer
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Post by MartinT on Mar 19, 2018 9:01:55 GMT
13 Commandments - 22:00 on Channel 4 tonight looks like it'll be worth a watch. It's in Flemish and stars Dirk Van Dijck. I am not expecting him to reference 'Mary Poppins' in a bad English accent though. Already got that set to record. Rough Justice (the other Flemish series) is keeping me interested.
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 19, 2018 10:23:19 GMT
First episode of 13 Commandments was excellent. Annoying thing is that you now have to watch the rest of the series online on All 4 and you can't fast forward through all those ads. It's the first time I have come across this ploy ...
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 19, 2018 10:57:54 GMT
First episode of 13 Commandments was excellent. Annoying thing is that you now have to watch the rest of the series online on All 4 and you can't fast forward through all those ads. It's the first time I have come across this ploy ... Agreed. PITA. Best I can do is switch the remote so at lease we don't have to listen and can do other things with only half an eye on't Telly. When I have a conflict for recording on the Tivo I always go for a commercial station and watch BBC on iPlayer as now ads ! 13 commandments waiting for me on the Tivo
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Post by tonyone on Mar 19, 2018 14:30:12 GMT
Not sure if mentioned already but 'The Looming Tower'..... has been a great watch so far. Released weekly on Amazon prime. Tells the story of how the CIA and FBI basically never talked to each other whilst the 'war on terror' raged!! Allowed people to get through (as we know) hence we had 9/11. Characters based on those in real life with a little artistic flair added in for TV I think.
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 19, 2018 16:00:11 GMT
Thanks Reminds me Sneaky Pete S2 on Amazon Prime. If anywhere as good as S1 will be a must watch
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2018 16:36:27 GMT
Thanks Reminds me Sneaky Pete S2 on Amazon Prime. If anywhere as good as S1 will be a must watch Agreed, I really liked the original.
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Post by Slinger on Mar 19, 2018 17:26:25 GMT
I haven't checked to see if this works, but re the adverts on All4 etc...
1 - Disable ad blocker 2 - Watch to the end of the first set of adverts and then pause as the program restarts 3 - Re-enable ad blocker.
In theory, you should get no more ads, according to some rather dubious-sounding Indian bloke on 't'internet anyway.
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 19, 2018 18:02:47 GMT
I'm watching them via my Freeview recorder so I'm stuck with the ads ...
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