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Well as you can get Dads Army now, my favourite would be The Beverly Hillbillies, caught one a couple of years ago and the humour was still brilliant.
In reply to Al Evans:
I'd love for all the george smiley stuff to be up there, and house of cards (though both are freely available elsewhere *coughs*). I'd also love for every episode of natural world and horizon to be viewable.
I'd love for all the george smiley stuff to be up there, and house of cards (though both are freely available elsewhere *coughs*). I'd also love for every episode of natural world and horizon to be viewable.
In reply to Al Evans:
The original Edge of Darkness.
Twin Peaks (Bonkers, but terrified me).
Hill Street Blues (is this ever repeated on any of the gazillion channels available?)
Tales of the Gold Monkey (a one series wonder that I loved aged about 10)
The original Edge of Darkness.
Twin Peaks (Bonkers, but terrified me).
Hill Street Blues (is this ever repeated on any of the gazillion channels available?)
Tales of the Gold Monkey (a one series wonder that I loved aged about 10)
In reply to Al Evans:
I would love to see the original versions of 'The Likely Lads', not 'Whatever happened to the likely lads' as they have been repeated many times.
I would love to see the original versions of 'The Likely Lads', not 'Whatever happened to the likely lads' as they have been repeated many times.
In reply to rousse:
Bought both on DVD, well worth the cost, (cheap as chips actually!)
> (In reply to Al Evans)
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> The original Edge of Darkness.
> Twin Peaks (Bonkers, but terrified me).
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> The original Edge of Darkness.
> Twin Peaks (Bonkers, but terrified me).
Bought both on DVD, well worth the cost, (cheap as chips actually!)
In reply to Al Evans:
The Callan series and The Lotus Eaters. Remember watching both as a bairn and would love to see them again (though would also be afraid they didn't age well).
The Callan series and The Lotus Eaters. Remember watching both as a bairn and would love to see them again (though would also be afraid they didn't age well).
In reply to rousse:
You can watch Hill Street Blues on 4 OD and Dan J Travanti currently appears in the excellent "Boss" on More 4
You can watch Hill Street Blues on 4 OD and Dan J Travanti currently appears in the excellent "Boss" on More 4
In reply to Al Evans:
The Water Margin. japanese swords and warlords drama featuring the evil Kao Chu and the robin hood-alikes of the Water Margin. "Do not despise the snake for having no horns, for who is to say it will not turn into a dragon? So may one just man become an army..." fabulous stuff.
youtube.com/watch?v=UqsAye_EiA0&
The Water Margin. japanese swords and warlords drama featuring the evil Kao Chu and the robin hood-alikes of the Water Margin. "Do not despise the snake for having no horns, for who is to say it will not turn into a dragon? So may one just man become an army..." fabulous stuff.
youtube.com/watch?v=UqsAye_EiA0&
In reply to Dom Whillans:
I'd like to see Northern Exposure again, and though I can barely remember anything about it, Sapphire and Steel.
> ... and house of cards
Francis Urquhart or Frank Underwood? I'd like to see Northern Exposure again, and though I can barely remember anything about it, Sapphire and Steel.
In reply to pamph:
+1
> I would love to see the original versions of 'The Likely Lads', not 'Whatever happened to the likely lads' as they have been repeated many times.
+1
In reply to pebbles:
The Water Margin - I have vivid memories of the opening titles, and general confusion over the plot - I wasn't very old at the time. Monkey was more my level...
It did look cool though.
The Water Margin - I have vivid memories of the opening titles, and general confusion over the plot - I wasn't very old at the time. Monkey was more my level...
It did look cool though.
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In reply to rousse:
Monkey was great!! I used to watch it on a thursday night after school around 1980!
> The Water Margin - I have vivid memories of the opening titles, and general confusion over the plot - I wasn't very old at the time. Monkey was more my level...
> It did look cool though.
Monkey was great!! I used to watch it on a thursday night after school around 1980!
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In reply to pamph:
I think only snippets exist, masters were taped over.
> I would love to see the original versions of 'The Likely Lads', not 'Whatever happened to the likely lads' as they have been repeated many times.
I think only snippets exist, masters were taped over.
In reply to Clarence:
I've watched loads of old series thanks to being a member of a specialised torrent sharing site. Seems funny watching kids TV series that were first aired before I was born !
I found "The Tomorrow People" far too moralising; I just wanted that John to jaunt-off to the wide blue yonder.
"Children of the Stones" was excellent. I've not seen better children's drama. Ian Cuthbertson was a great villain !
Ive yet to see "Sandokan" but it's available so I'll give it a go.
I particularly enjoyed the 70's version of "The Famous Five", especially the two part story , with a smuggling theme set in Cornwall. It gave a very young Rupert Graves his first role.
Other things I've enjoyed include :
South Riding; Public Eye; Upstairs,Downstairs; Poldark.
I've watched loads of old series thanks to being a member of a specialised torrent sharing site. Seems funny watching kids TV series that were first aired before I was born !
I found "The Tomorrow People" far too moralising; I just wanted that John to jaunt-off to the wide blue yonder.
"Children of the Stones" was excellent. I've not seen better children's drama. Ian Cuthbertson was a great villain !
Ive yet to see "Sandokan" but it's available so I'll give it a go.
I particularly enjoyed the 70's version of "The Famous Five", especially the two part story , with a smuggling theme set in Cornwall. It gave a very young Rupert Graves his first role.
Other things I've enjoyed include :
South Riding; Public Eye; Upstairs,Downstairs; Poldark.
In reply to Al Evans:
I remember the whole family used to watch Catweasel back in 1970. It was a don't miss programme at the time. But was it any good in comparison to today's programmes ? I don't know, as I don't watch much.
I see it is on YouTube
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Js6hrCa_vJk&autoplay=1
I remember the whole family used to watch Catweasel back in 1970. It was a don't miss programme at the time. But was it any good in comparison to today's programmes ? I don't know, as I don't watch much.
I see it is on YouTube
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Js6hrCa_vJk&autoplay=1
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In reply to Al Evans:
The Herb Garden
Hector's House
Andy Pandy & Teddy
... although I suspect that ten minutes later I'll be wondering why I bothered
The Herb Garden
Hector's House
Andy Pandy & Teddy
... although I suspect that ten minutes later I'll be wondering why I bothered
In reply to Al Evans:
I've been meaning for quite some time to re-watch Northern Exposure online, however i'm scared it may not be as good as i remember and i'll be spoiling some good memories. Weird or what?
I've been meaning for quite some time to re-watch Northern Exposure online, however i'm scared it may not be as good as i remember and i'll be spoiling some good memories. Weird or what?
In reply to Mr Lopez:
I bought a box set of DVDs of the first series of Northern Exposure for a pound or two in a charity shop & it was as good as I remembered, with the plus of some episodes I'd never seen before.
I bought a box set of DVDs of the first series of Northern Exposure for a pound or two in a charity shop & it was as good as I remembered, with the plus of some episodes I'd never seen before.
In reply to john arran:
Damn beat me to it though I would have to add
Bill and Ben
The Clangers
Noggin the Nog (Postgate was a genious)
> The Herb Garden
> Hector's House
> ... although I suspect that ten minutes later I'll be wondering why I bothered
Damn beat me to it though I would have to add
Bill and Ben
The Clangers
Noggin the Nog (Postgate was a genious)
In reply to Al Evans:
Perfect World - Sitcom in an office starring Paul Kaye from 2000. Was really funny, only ever been released on VHS and not on DVD. Would love to see it again
Perfect World - Sitcom in an office starring Paul Kaye from 2000. Was really funny, only ever been released on VHS and not on DVD. Would love to see it again
In reply to abr1966:
I'm not sure it would stand up now, but everyone of my age seemed to have watched it. Tripitaka was very confusing to my young mind - looks like a girl, but called 'he'? Obviously a horse that changed into a man and a monkey god on a flying cloud didn't trouble me at all...
I'm not sure it would stand up now, but everyone of my age seemed to have watched it. Tripitaka was very confusing to my young mind - looks like a girl, but called 'he'? Obviously a horse that changed into a man and a monkey god on a flying cloud didn't trouble me at all...
In reply to Mr Lopez:
No, it's still great and absolutely worth a rewatch...
> I've been meaning for quite some time to re-watch Northern Exposure online, however i'm scared it may not be as good as i remember and i'll be spoiling some good memories. Weird or what?
No, it's still great and absolutely worth a rewatch...
In reply to rousse:
Good old British Panto!
Tripitaka was played by a woman, so the confusion is understandable, but no more confusing than Robin Hood/ aladdin/ prince charming in tights
> (In reply to abr1966)
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> I'm not sure it would stand up now, but everyone of my age seemed to have watched it. Tripitaka was very confusing to my young mind - looks like a girl, but called 'he'?
>
> I'm not sure it would stand up now, but everyone of my age seemed to have watched it. Tripitaka was very confusing to my young mind - looks like a girl, but called 'he'?
Good old British Panto!
Tripitaka was played by a woman, so the confusion is understandable, but no more confusing than Robin Hood/ aladdin/ prince charming in tights
In reply to Al Evans:
Logans run.
UFO.
man From UNCLE.
The Prisoner.
Kickstart.
PipKins.
Man in a suitcase.
Randall and hopKirk Deceased.
Sapphire and Steel.
Project blue book.
Robin hood, the good ITV Series.
Rising damp.
Logans run.
UFO.
man From UNCLE.
The Prisoner.
Kickstart.
PipKins.
Man in a suitcase.
Randall and hopKirk Deceased.
Sapphire and Steel.
Project blue book.
Robin hood, the good ITV Series.
Rising damp.
In reply to jonathan shepherd:
Sorry no, Cardiac Arrest, she was definitely in that.
Drop the Dead Donkey also very funny, it was so topical that it would be interesting watching again - ditto Spitting Image.
Sorry no, Cardiac Arrest, she was definitely in that.
Drop the Dead Donkey also very funny, it was so topical that it would be interesting watching again - ditto Spitting Image.
In reply to rousse:
That's the one. I absolutely loved it!
> Was that the one with Helen Baxendale? Very funny, pretty dark from memory.
That's the one. I absolutely loved it!
In reply to Al Evans:
Not sure if this is relevant but I would love to see the Old Grey Whistle Test Series again and hear the In Concert sessions that John Peel introduced in the 70's - Pink Floyd was awesome!
Oh yes and TV series Doomwatch was way ahead of its time.
Not sure if this is relevant but I would love to see the Old Grey Whistle Test Series again and hear the In Concert sessions that John Peel introduced in the 70's - Pink Floyd was awesome!
Oh yes and TV series Doomwatch was way ahead of its time.
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In reply to llechwedd:
what a great series that was. a few episodes on utube, but never to be shown on iplayer
talking of Jack, how about How?
youtube.com/watch?v=CzUqvUzK5q4&
> Out of Town.
what a great series that was. a few episodes on utube, but never to be shown on iplayer
talking of Jack, how about How?
youtube.com/watch?v=CzUqvUzK5q4&
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In reply to Al Evans:
the good old days of southern tv and Jack Hargreaves:
youtube.com/watch?v=1s6zbHDFBLY&
youtube.com/watch?v=KKf8IB5FsMo&
youtube.com/watch?v=cLlNnBJl5oo&
the good old days of southern tv and Jack Hargreaves:
youtube.com/watch?v=1s6zbHDFBLY&
youtube.com/watch?v=KKf8IB5FsMo&
youtube.com/watch?v=cLlNnBJl5oo&
In reply to Al Evans:
I'd like to watch Our Friends in the North. I tried to record it to watch later when it was first broadcast, but ended up missing an episode, so rather than get frustrated watching an incomplete series, I never bothered. I'm not sure if it was ever repeated, but I didn't spot it if it was.
Another classic which I did watch (and would like to see again) is The Rotters Club.
The only TV dramas I've ever bought, I actually bought twice, replacing my VHS versions with DVDs (which are very reasonably priced, as someone posted earlier). Mind you, I've yet to get around to watching the DVDs.....!
So, if anyone still has a VHS player, and would like my old copy of Edge of Darkness or Bleasdale's GBH, just let me know.
Neil
I'd like to watch Our Friends in the North. I tried to record it to watch later when it was first broadcast, but ended up missing an episode, so rather than get frustrated watching an incomplete series, I never bothered. I'm not sure if it was ever repeated, but I didn't spot it if it was.
Another classic which I did watch (and would like to see again) is The Rotters Club.
The only TV dramas I've ever bought, I actually bought twice, replacing my VHS versions with DVDs (which are very reasonably priced, as someone posted earlier). Mind you, I've yet to get around to watching the DVDs.....!
So, if anyone still has a VHS player, and would like my old copy of Edge of Darkness or Bleasdale's GBH, just let me know.
Neil
In reply to Al Evans:
Didn't search for all of the things listed here, but everything I did look for can be found with a single search on the pirate bay. Learn to torrent, people: http://www.utorrent.com/help/guides/beginners-guide
Inb4 'but torrenting is illegal!' posts. We're talking about stuff from the 60's and 70's here, the argument simply doesn't apply.
Didn't search for all of the things listed here, but everything I did look for can be found with a single search on the pirate bay. Learn to torrent, people: http://www.utorrent.com/help/guides/beginners-guide
Inb4 'but torrenting is illegal!' posts. We're talking about stuff from the 60's and 70's here, the argument simply doesn't apply.
In reply to Al Evans:
what I always say when this question comes up - Nightingales.
there's nobody here but us chickens......
what I always say when this question comes up - Nightingales.
there's nobody here but us chickens......
In reply to Al Evans:
what about Captain Pugwash and his merry band including seaman stains and Roger the cabin boy et al,it was awesome, don't know how the Beeb got away with it.lol
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what about Captain Pugwash and his merry band including seaman stains and Roger the cabin boy et al,it was awesome, don't know how the Beeb got away with it.lol
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In reply to johnwright:
Urban myth sadly. Cabin boy was called 'Tom' for example.
> what about Captain Pugwash and his merry band including seaman stains and Roger the cabin boy et al,it was awesome, don't know how the Beeb got away with it.lol
> l
Urban myth sadly. Cabin boy was called 'Tom' for example.
In reply to Al Evans:
This life.
I never saw it at the time as I was out partying away my early 20's.
Lead balloon.
Quite recent but surprised by the lack of repeats.
Twin Peaks.
Not sure. I think this might ruin some myths from my teenage years. Perhaps my current cynicism will ruin it.
Drop the dead donkey. Was of it's time. Given the topical material it was rough around the edges. It has not aged well.
This life.
I never saw it at the time as I was out partying away my early 20's.
Lead balloon.
Quite recent but surprised by the lack of repeats.
Twin Peaks.
Not sure. I think this might ruin some myths from my teenage years. Perhaps my current cynicism will ruin it.
Drop the dead donkey. Was of it's time. Given the topical material it was rough around the edges. It has not aged well.
In reply to Al Evans:
The Avengers -Emma Peel vintage.
The Borderers -more villainous Ian Cuthbertson.
Dr. Finlay's Casebook.
Worzel Gummidge -' cup of tea and a nice piece of cake.'
The Avengers -Emma Peel vintage.
The Borderers -more villainous Ian Cuthbertson.
Dr. Finlay's Casebook.
Worzel Gummidge -' cup of tea and a nice piece of cake.'
In reply to Al Evans:
Survival
Rising Damp
Doomwatch
The oil men
Of the programmes that are on now I wonder how many I'll want to watch in 20 years time
Survival
Rising Damp
Doomwatch
The oil men
Of the programmes that are on now I wonder how many I'll want to watch in 20 years time
In reply to Al Evans:
There was a great programme called I think The voyage of the Charles Darwin about Darwin's voyage. A search for it on imdb shows that it can be found on DVD so I might have to get looking.
Also ANZAC's from 1984 is a great series about the AIF in the great war, launched several careers including Paul Hogan. Well worth obtaining if you like this sort of thing. Difficult to obtain on UK region DVD I bought a DVD player just to watch my Australian import. Could do with being repeated in the next four years.
There was a great programme called I think The voyage of the Charles Darwin about Darwin's voyage. A search for it on imdb shows that it can be found on DVD so I might have to get looking.
Also ANZAC's from 1984 is a great series about the AIF in the great war, launched several careers including Paul Hogan. Well worth obtaining if you like this sort of thing. Difficult to obtain on UK region DVD I bought a DVD player just to watch my Australian import. Could do with being repeated in the next four years.
In reply to MikeTS:
For anyone else who's interested, BBC Four are showing the original Edge of Darkness from next Monday 30th at 10pm. A fantastic series I haven't seen since I was at school - can't wait!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0074p8c
For anyone else who's interested, BBC Four are showing the original Edge of Darkness from next Monday 30th at 10pm. A fantastic series I haven't seen since I was at school - can't wait!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0074p8c
In reply to Al Evans:
+1 for Northern Exposure.
Soap
Roots
Married with Children
Roald Dahl's tales of the Unexpected (unsure what I'd think of that now)
The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau
The New Avengers for Purdey and Steed's Jag.
+1 for Northern Exposure.
Soap
Roots
Married with Children
Roald Dahl's tales of the Unexpected (unsure what I'd think of that now)
The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau
The New Avengers for Purdey and Steed's Jag.
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