What on earth has happened to Saturday night TV?

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  1. Fat Controller

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    I've just had a wee mooch around with the telly box (not often I use the thing to be honest), mainly looking at BBC's offerings on BBC1 - 'Animal Antics' with Tim Brooke-Taylor - - - in the name of the wee man, who on earth thought that this would be a good idea?

    I used to like Tim back in the day when he was in the Goodies - I cannot believe that he has lowered himself by making such a poor show.

    Richard Hammond's Secret Service came on afterwards, and looked equally awful - soon after Mrs C asked if she could watch Hollyoaks, which gave me an excuse to stop torturing my eyes with the tripe that was on; seriously, I'd rather gouge my eyes out with a spoon than watch BBC's offering on what is supposedly the peak viewing night of the week.

    ITV are no better either - 'Splash' with Tom Daley; again, why did he lower himself? What's the betting that 75% of those who do tune in will only be doing so to see the half naked people around the pool - - soft porn by any other name.

    Thank goodness I've got alcohol and an internet connection.
     
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      You're right FC, it's been rubbish for years now and nothing but repeats of repeats either! Our television was cast out two years ago, the best thing we ever did and a big saving on the licence as well! :)
       
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        Watching Doc Martin, missed the beginning episodes.

        Not much else going on, so will probably catch up with my reading.:sofa:
         
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        i tend to record programmes/films to watch on nights such as these. Recorded Chris Packhams`3 in the week ,not sure I will be brave enough to watch it though, as I flipped over for a minute and they were taking some sort of larvae from somebodys head :hate-shocked:
         
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        terry is watch the movie Maverick on 5 usa he has watched it so often i know when the next titter or snigger is coming from terry before it happens lol
         
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        My 14yr old daughter has just inflicted splash upon me - more wine needed!
         
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          daryl hannah and tom hanks oh wow i loved that movie
           
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            Watching the Day After Tomorrow for the 65th time............. urgh........
             
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              So is Mrs L thats why I am on here :goodpost:
               
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              I must admit, I did too - most likely because I had a terrible crush on Daryl Hannah when I was a mere chiddler.

              And that is the problem really, repeat after repeat with nothing but rubbish being churned out in terms of new stuff.
               
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                True. The shows I like keep getting canceled.........
                 
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                  trouble is if i like a movie i buy it on dvd then i dont have to put up with silly adds
                   
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                    If you can be asked to put the dvd in.......... LOL!
                     
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                      Exactly what I thought when I saw it on the sky guide. Was most disappointed when it came on
                       
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                      To quote Star Trek again

                       
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