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Agent Elvis

Last post by Norman Breaks « Mon Apr 01, 2024 3:40 pm

by Norman Breaks » Mon Apr 01, 2024 3:40 pm

I'm by no means a fan of Elvis Presley or his music but the the show on Netflix called Agent Elvis is pretty entertaining. The show had a massive...

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Last post by Norman Breaks
Mon Apr 01, 2024 3:40 pm
I know I'm WAY late to it but I started watching The Umbrella Academy

Last post by Norman Breaks « Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:19 pm
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by Norman Breaks » Tue Dec 05, 2023 9:58 pm

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I'm only 4 eps. into season 1 so no spoilers please.

It's an interesting show so far. Feels original enough.

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Finished season 1. On to season 2 and still enjoying it.

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Last post by Norman Breaks
Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:19 pm
Rockshore - new RTE drama.

Last post by Bucky « Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:22 am
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by Del.Monte » Tue Feb 06, 2024 11:26 pm

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I watched the first episode of this new 6-part crime drama on the player this evening and it ticked a lot of boxes for me - great scenery, a Scandi...

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Bucky's hot take on Blackshore is that it's well shot and the production values look good. Bucky felt that the script was a little clichéd and there...

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Last post by Bucky
Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:22 am
Griselda

Last post by kadman « Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:43 pm
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by Norman Breaks » Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:24 pm

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If you are into Narcos and stuff similar you will probably like this. I've knock the 1sy three episodes down. Looking forward to having the time to...

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Finished the series as well this evening. It was ok , I have seen far worse considering.

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Last post by kadman
Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:43 pm
To Catch A Copper.

Last post by Apelles « Mon Feb 05, 2024 8:39 pm
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by kadman » Fri Feb 02, 2024 9:19 am

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To Catch a Copper.

Watched this last night on the tele. Another addition to police reality TV.
It was shocking to see the antics of some of those...

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I watched the first episode of this last week and was somewhat dismayed at the cruelty displayed by the police officers in the cases of these three...

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Last post by Apelles
Mon Feb 05, 2024 8:39 pm
Annie Nightingale, R.I.P.

Last post by Del.Monte « Sat Jan 13, 2024 11:11 pm
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by Dec A Wash » Fri Jan 12, 2024 9:10 pm

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Annie Nightingale, Radio and TV presenter, has passed away. In relation to her tv work, she was the first female presenter of The Old Grey Whistle...

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Always remember her presenting the Old Grey Whistle Test back in the 1970s. Great programme for serious music-heads unlike the awful 'Top of the...

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Sat Jan 13, 2024 11:11 pm
I'm A Celebrity...

Last post by Dec A Wash « Sun Dec 10, 2023 7:41 pm
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by quodec » Sun Nov 19, 2023 10:45 pm

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... and Nigel Mr Brexit Farage is going to get every bushtucker trial going for the next couple of weeks. He'll be eating more than his words by that...

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After all that I said about being entertained, I lost interest in this one a few weeks ago! The novelty has finally worn off!

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Sun Dec 10, 2023 7:41 pm
New Late Late - new presenter.

Last post by Del.Monte « Sat Nov 25, 2023 9:44 am
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by quodec » Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:16 pm

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Wonder how will Mr Kielty do tonight? I've usually enjoyed his stage show and various TV appearances over the years, but he's on a different wicket...

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Is it any wonder so many kids are confused these days when sexuality is promoted as as a smorgasbord of choices like - will I get a hamster or a dog...

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Last post by Del.Monte
Sat Nov 25, 2023 9:44 am
"Blue Lights" new BBC Police drama on the RTE Player

Last post by Del.Monte « Sat Nov 11, 2023 6:57 pm

by Del.Monte » Sat Nov 11, 2023 6:57 pm

Started watching this last night and I would recommend to anyone that likes police dramas. It's very contemporary and set in Belfast where it follows...

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Last post by Del.Monte
Sat Nov 11, 2023 6:57 pm
"The Gone" new RTE series

Last post by Dec A Wash « Wed Nov 08, 2023 11:21 am
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by Del.Monte » Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:09 pm

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Just started watching this on the Player last night - a strange one to be sure. Irish couple go missing in New Zealand. I'll wait until the end...

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It is a bit unusual but I am enjoying it so far.

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Last post by Dec A Wash
Wed Nov 08, 2023 11:21 am
Christmas ads!!

Last post by JayZeus « Tue Nov 07, 2023 5:29 pm
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by quodec » Mon Nov 06, 2023 6:12 pm

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Call me an old grouch (grinch!) but its only the first week in November, I'm still hearing the odd Halloween firework go off and yet already it's...

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Oh my God I almost forgot about this Christmas ad I DID see. I think it's crazy. Do you think this is a spoof? Lickable Brussels sprouts wrapping...

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Last post by JayZeus
Tue Nov 07, 2023 5:29 pm
Hidden Assets - Latest Crime Drama on RTE on Sunday Nights

Last post by Del.Monte « Thu Nov 02, 2023 11:42 pm
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by Dec A Wash » Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:57 am

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Did anybody see it? I thought the first episode was really good. While I did enjoy Kin, if Hidden Assets keeps up its current pace, it will easily...

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Finished tonight and I'm inclined to agree with you Happy Days . The ending appears to offer the prospect of a third series - hopefully.

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Last post by Del.Monte
Thu Nov 02, 2023 11:42 pm
Shakespeare plays on BBC

Last post by quodec « Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:30 pm

by quodec » Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:30 pm

There seems to be a weekend of Shakespeare plays on BBC2 and 4. Anyone know what the celebration is?

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Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:30 pm
Bakehurst Orders Immediate Recruitment Freeze in RTE

Last post by 95438756 « Wed Oct 04, 2023 1:57 pm
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by 95438756 » Wed Sep 13, 2023 11:21 am

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From the horses mouth

Some common sense still pervading Irish Camelot that is Montrose Complex

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Right so RTE is now beyond the denial phrase ( jettisoned a radio tv presenter too )

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Wed Oct 04, 2023 1:57 pm
"New TV Channel" established under auspices of TNaG

Last post by 95438756 « Sat Sep 09, 2023 1:34 am

by 95438756 » Sat Sep 09, 2023 1:34 am

Telifís na Páisti has been launched with accompanying fandare in a blaze of publicity. No opinions are wanted, nor regarding any particular...

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Sat Sep 09, 2023 1:34 am
Tubridy retiring from the Late Late!

Last post by DeletedUser « Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:56 am
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by quodec » Thu Mar 16, 2023 10:53 am
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In the slot since 2009 and stepping down at the end of this season.

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Popular, you mean hated 😜 Most people can't stand him as he was the editor of the Mirror and admitted to listening to a murdered girls voicemails...
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Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:56 am
Old TV Comedy Series

Last post by nlgbbbblth « Wed Aug 16, 2023 10:32 pm
Replies: 41
by Del.Monte » Sat Apr 30, 2022 9:01 pm
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Love on a Branch 1994 BBC mini-series - on YouTube.

Fell over this tonight and just started watching - gentle, relaxing fun, no violence - and...

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Have you ever seen Mind Your Language ?

I actually loved it as a kid, different times indeed.

It's hilarious
Miss Courtney was strangely sexy....
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Last post by nlgbbbblth
Wed Aug 16, 2023 10:32 pm
RTE 6.1 News on annual holiday mode!

Last post by quodec « Wed Aug 09, 2023 10:15 pm
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by quodec » Mon Jul 31, 2023 8:06 pm

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Yep, its that time of year again! It's high summer (allegedly!), the Dail is in recess and the RTE news team are once again on short-time till...

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So, with further big revenue loss to RTE in early August, will this mean the courts will be full of non-payers in the not so distant future?

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Last post by quodec
Wed Aug 09, 2023 10:15 pm
Taskmaster

Last post by Norman Breaks « Thu Jul 20, 2023 8:35 pm
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by Norman Breaks » Tue Jun 13, 2023 4:00 pm

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I don't hear many people talk about this show. I stumbled upon some clips of it a while ago on YouTube but you can watch all episodes from 14 or 15...

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I watch maybe 3 to 4 hours of TV shows a week. I'm fine with it not all being super high brow.
Most of what I watch on YT is science or history...

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Last post by Norman Breaks
Thu Jul 20, 2023 8:35 pm
If RTE hadn't gotten itself into the current quagmire what sort of Good Content could it have done

Last post by 678904673 « Tue Jul 11, 2023 8:23 am
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by 95438756 » Mon Jul 10, 2023 3:21 pm

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I'll start
More consumer affairs programs.
Like beyond the hall door and off the rail.
Too many food programs as it is
More I T how to programs for...

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Not a lot if good content. But they do make some fine nature programmes as well as some solid documentaries. But what they do produce in no way...

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Last post by 678904673
Tue Jul 11, 2023 8:23 am
PSA: TCM shutting down for good in Ireland and UK

Last post by DeletedUser « Mon Jul 03, 2023 11:11 pm
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by Mr Daniel F. O'Leary » Sun Jul 02, 2023 9:26 pm

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On July the 6th, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will be shutting down for good in Ireland and the UK.

As someone who likes classic movies, I'm gutted...

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Oh what a great shame :(

I’d recommend a channel on Sky called Talking Pictures - not as good but has the odd gem.

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Last post by DeletedUser
Mon Jul 03, 2023 11:11 pm
New Crime Drama "Clean Sweep" on RTE

Last post by Del.Monte « Wed May 24, 2023 11:41 pm
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by Del.Monte » Mon May 15, 2023 11:45 pm

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The first episode aired on RTE last night and the whole thing is available on the player. Somehow I managed to watch episode .2. last night and I...

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Just watched the last episode tonight and would recommend it to anybody who likes crime dramas - with a little extra. There's a lot going on and it...

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Last post by Del.Monte
Wed May 24, 2023 11:41 pm
Kin

Last post by knownunknown « Fri May 12, 2023 5:06 am
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by Dec A Wash » Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:33 am

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I am surprised that this tv series has not been discussed on this site. For my part, I have thoroughly enjoyed it to date with the current season...

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I deliberately haven't watched Love Hate or Kin as the radio news gives me my daily fill of scumbags. I like one off movies with scumbags but not...

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Last post by knownunknown
Fri May 12, 2023 5:06 am
Children's Television from your generation that You would like to watch again.

Last post by nlgbbbblth « Sat Apr 29, 2023 9:25 am
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by 95438756 » Tue Apr 25, 2023 1:06 pm
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Anyone who mentions Bosco should commit suicide

Myself I would like to watch Wanderly Wagon.
Battle of the Planets
Grange Hill original series with...

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Not sure if you'd class it as a kids show. But The Man From UNCLE was great fun

It was. I always confused it with My Favourite Martian though.
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Last post by nlgbbbblth
Sat Apr 29, 2023 9:25 am
SisterS new drama on RTE

Last post by Dec A Wash « Thu Apr 27, 2023 6:46 pm
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by Del.Monte » Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:32 pm

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Tried the first episode of this tonight - don't think I'll inflict any further misery on myself. Two unattractive lead characters - in appearance and...

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I have it enjoyed it so far. I have been following it each week.

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Last post by Dec A Wash
Thu Apr 27, 2023 6:46 pm

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