This week, I have mainly been watching.........

It occurs to me that many persons and other lifeforms heregathered, are, like myself, predisposed to "binge" television.....by which I mean that we find the whole business of a 43 minute doses at 7 day intervals offensive, and would rather just download/video/sky+/tivo/buy/rent a whole series and get stuck into it in it's entirety.

Some shows (Babylon5 springs to mind) only work at all if you do it this way.

Anyway, I'll go first.......

My last couple were Red Dwarf, and the latest series of CSI (LV and NY.....it's a vice of mine that I picked up in work from a colleague's laptop).

Currently I may have bitten off more than I can chew.

Having collected all the FIA season reviews of F1 AND WRC, I have now sourced almost every grand prix (mainly full coverage, some highlighrs) since about 1982. I've only 82,83 and bits of 84, and I'm losin the plot :D

I'd forgotten what a sarcastic cunt James Hunt was, gotta love him.

SOOOO, what are you gorging your eyes rectangular on?

the BBC planet earth series. I know the earth is about to explode but really do appreciate the lack of agenda regarding environmental issues in this series. Also, the fantastic camera work cannot be denied.

BLACKADDER................."Yes Mr. B!!"........

Green Wing series 1 n 2...........

Downloaded,then properly caned every series of 'The Sopranos' and 'The Wire' in big block viewing. Felt a strange kind of grief,when there was no more to watch...

Stuff I've never seen,in the locker still...

Prison Break 1,2,3. Big Deal Series 2 Heroes 1,2. Whole series of Dr Who circa 85(Sylvester Macoy,the second best Doctor,after Tennant)

Had them ages,don't know when I'll get round to watching them.

watched seasons 1 and 2 of Dexter borrowed box sets

would like to see if the Wire is as good as the critics say

will watch Breaking Bad in a block

would love to revisit Cracker 1 and 2

El Jarvo wrote:

Boatraceface wrote: Downloaded,then properly caned every series of 'The Sopranos' and 'The Wire' in big block viewing.

You watch 'Oz'? Watched 'em all in about four months after Gazman's recommendation. It's utterclass. Half the Wire cast pop-up too!

No,never heard of it. You were right about The Wire tho,Al.Twas shit-hot.Just about the best series of recent times..

'Oz' I'll get on it.Ta.

El Jarvo wrote:

GaryMac wrote: would like to see if the Wire is as good as the critics say

Genuinely really, really good.

It's perfect for this kind of binge viewing. Primarily because there are so many characters,really loads of characters...that in order to keep up with who's who and doing what,it's best to get completely immersed in it..

I got cabined up and totally hammered it over about a month,and it was bliss..

Really great telly.You feel me?

Al,nish for 'Oz' on The box.bz

Where can I find it?

Been watching alot of House lately. Love his ironic wit. Since I started watching at the third series, I've been force feeding myself the 1st and 2nd series, while watching the new 4th series inbetween.

EdelBrock wrote: Been watching alot of House lately. Love his ironic wit. Since I started watching at the third series, I've been force feeding myself the 1st and 2nd series, while watching the new 4th series inbetween.

For Hugh Laurie, who plays House, see the Prince Regent in Blackadder......comic timing at its most roaringly splendid dear boy......

Boatraceface wrote:

El Jarvo wrote:

GaryMac wrote: would like to see if the Wire is as good as the critics say

Genuinely really, really good.

It's perfect for this kind of binge viewing. Primarily because there are so many characters,really loads of characters...that in order to keep up with who's who and doing what,it's best to get completely immersed in it..

I got cabined up and totally hammered it over about a month,and it was bliss..

Really great telly.You feel me?

just got meself a part time job at a record store that aint HMV, so gonna see if staff discount applies and get a some box sets. no idea where you can get these shows online... still a bit of a technophobe/luddite well maybe not a luddite I would like to learn a bit more what this bloody laptop does

EdelBrock wrote: Been watching alot of House lately. Love his ironic wit. Since I started watching at the third series, I've been force feeding myself the 1st and 2nd series, while watching the new 4th series inbetween.

You actually do that?

It takes discipline,but I'm a believer in the Land of Love..and in watching things cronologically or not at all.

I deliberately don't watch something if I've missed the first few..safe in the knowledge,that it's all on demand,somewhere, nowadays.Brilliant.

as for OZ got into it when it as on terrestial telly years back, on well late at night, but they kept moving it around the schedules and I kinda gave up.

remember the shock of seeing ' marigold' out of alf garnett in it and thinking fuck he looks a tough fucker it can't be

also just recorded all of I Claudius, shit lighting shit sets..... absolutely riviting stuff though, the power of a good story well told and well acted. to be reccomended

GaryMac wrote: as for OZ got into it when it as on terrestial telly years back, on well late at night, but they kept moving it around the schedules and I kinda gave up.

remember the shock of seeing ' marigold' out of alf garnett in it and thinking fuck he looks a tough fucker it can't be

also just recorded all of I Claudius, shit lighting shit sets..... absolutely riviting stuff though, the power of a good story well told and well acted. to be reccomended

I had a recent telly debate with our old fella,in which I recommended 'Rome' to him..

He lectured me shitless about 'I Claudius' being far superior,for 40 days and 40 nights.. I've never seen it,but I know most of the script now.

I should watch it,mind.I love Roman stuff.

Boatraceface wrote:

GaryMac wrote: as for OZ got into it when it as on terrestial telly years back, on well late at night, but they kept moving it around the schedules and I kinda gave up.

remember the shock of seeing ' marigold' out of alf garnett in it and thinking fuck he looks a tough fucker it can't be

also just recorded all of I Claudius, shit lighting shit sets..... absolutely riviting stuff though, the power of a good story well told and well acted. to be reccomended

I had a recent telly debate with our old fella,in which I recommended 'Rome' to him..

He lectured me shitless about 'I Claudius' being far superior,for 40 days and 40 nights.. I've never seen it,but I know most of the script now.

I should watch it,mind.I love Roman stuff.

well worth it mate, first few minutes I was a bit WTF, but you soon get into it and it's flaws ( dated sets etc ) fade away. saw first couple of Rome but got sidetracked, gonna watch in a few sessions

I've been watching House and CSI, (Vegas and Miami). My friend has gotten me into Dexter but I have to watch the previous seasons still.

Since Saturday?

Groland's magzine on Saturday. Karambolage on Sunday. Nothing on Monday and on the following days.

Total time : 55 minutes.

GaryMac wrote:

Boatraceface wrote:

GaryMac wrote: as for OZ got into it when it as on terrestial telly years back, on well late at night, but they kept moving it around the schedules and I kinda gave up.

remember the shock of seeing ' marigold' out of alf garnett in it and thinking fuck he looks a tough fucker it can't be

also just recorded all of I Claudius, shit lighting shit sets..... absolutely riviting stuff though, the power of a good story well told and well acted. to be reccomended

I had a recent telly debate with our old fella,in which I recommended 'Rome' to him..

He lectured me shitless about 'I Claudius' being far superior,for 40 days and 40 nights.. I've never seen it,but I know most of the script now.

I should watch it,mind.I love Roman stuff.

well worth it mate, first few minutes I was a bit WTF, but you soon get into it and it's flaws ( dated sets etc ) fade away. saw first couple of Rome but got sidetracked, gonna watch in a few sessions

It's not a bug it's a feature. The Beeb, back in those days, considered television to be theatre with a distant audience, so sets and lighting are done to stage standards. If you think they're pushing their luck with I Claudius.....you need to refresh your memories of Blake's 7!

Jeff's ex-employer had the first two seasons of X-Files on sale for 20 dollars, so I picked them up in an attempt to see what it was I used to love about the show, before it was continually moved around by Faux all over the schedule.

Boatraceface wrote:

EdelBrock wrote: Been watching alot of House lately. Love his ironic wit. Since I started watching at the third series, I've been force feeding myself the 1st and 2nd series, while watching the new 4th series inbetween.

You actually do that?

It takes discipline,but I'm a believer in the Land of Love..and in watching things cronologically or not at all.

I deliberately don't watch something if I've missed the first few..safe in the knowledge,that it's all on demand,somewhere, nowadays.Brilliant.

Most shows I'm the same way, but House's backround stories are more amusing than forming a strong plot. I finally saw the episode where his original teammates abandon him and the few episodes leading up to it... it had me scratching my head for the past year... one minute everyone's working happy then everyone is gone...

Alf, I'll try out that recommendation. Thanks

GaryMac wrote:

also just recorded all of I Claudius, shit lighting shit sets..... absolutely riviting stuff though, the power of a good story well told and well acted. to be reccomended

I read the book years back... simply an amazing read... wish all history books were written in that fashion, kids wouldn't fall alseep in class...

didn't know it was a show... after finishing Rome, I have had a hunger for something Roman, I, Claudius would definately fit that ticket... thanks

GaryMac wrote: as for OZ got into it when it as on terrestial telly years back, on well late at night, but they kept moving it around the schedules and I kinda gave up.

Thats where i first seen it as well,late night on Channel 4 (burroo TV )had sorta forgotten all about it,then the father in law mentioned he had the first 4 series on box sets,was hammering them very soon after that,then bought 5 and 6 from ebay.Class viewing

I have been quite enjoying Stephen Fry flouncing his amiable way around the States with gentle wit masking (as ever) barbed commentary.

I particularly like the way he meets & befriends good Southern folks who clearly have absolutely no idea that he's gay....

Brave chap.

El Jarvo wrote:

Boatraceface wrote: Al,nish for 'Oz' on The box.bz

Where can I find it?

I seem to remember it took about a week to get all series (seasons!) but it's worth it.

Torrent lists

Boxed-off.

35Gb Bloody hell! 3% done already tho...blessed are the seeders.

Boatraceface wrote:

El Jarvo wrote:

Boatraceface wrote: Al,nish for 'Oz' on The box.bz

Where can I find it?

I seem to remember it took about a week to get all series (seasons!) but it's worth it.

Torrent lists

Boxed-off.

35Gb Bloody hell! 3% done already tho...blessed are the seeders.

Well worth the wait Boaty

I watched the final of The Restaurant today. And I thought it was a grand tragedy that James and Alistair didnt win.

I missed it!

Al, do you mean the woman with the black curly hair? I thought her other half was by far the best Chef, but she was a pain in the arse; crying and whinging all the time.

If you can't take the heat, etc......

Sham.

Prat.

Bugger, can't believe I missed it!

Can't take it away from them - any of them - though; they were pushed to the limit I suppose.

scrimshanker wrote: the BBC planet earth series. I know the earth is about to explode but really do appreciate the lack of agenda regarding environmental issues in this series. Also, the fantastic camera work cannot be denied.

I've got the DVD of that.It's fucking ace.Do you want to come round my house and watch it with me Jonathan?

johnny wrote:

scrimshanker wrote: the BBC planet earth series. I know the earth is about to explode but really do appreciate the lack of agenda regarding environmental issues in this series. Also, the fantastic camera work cannot be denied.

I've got the DVD of that.It's fucking ace.Do you want to come round my house and watch it with me Jonathan?

only if it involves a game of rounders, if ya know what i mean?

scrimshanker wrote:

johnny wrote:

scrimshanker wrote: the BBC planet earth series. I know the earth is about to explode but really do appreciate the lack of agenda regarding environmental issues in this series. Also, the fantastic camera work cannot be denied.

I've got the DVD of that.It's fucking ace.Do you want to come round my house and watch it with me Jonathan?

only if it involves a game of rounders, if ya know what i mean?

i don't know what you mean. what do you mean? is rounders - the sport of summer sunshine and childhood - a euphemism for something?

Just got through Jericho.

Storing up Dexter series 3 which we'll probably watch in one hit.

Of the stuff that is on at the moment, Spooks and Silent Witness.

birds flying over trees and the sun going down. nature.

My most recent "binge" was Dexter series 2.I was watching 3 episodes a night because they were about to disappear from Virgin On Demand.

Got bored of Top Gear for ages, then watched several series' back to back. http://www.watchtopgear.net