Sparty
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Post by Sparty on Dec 31, 2014 21:20:17 GMT
DH and I are sitting around today while I nurse a cold. We're looking for something good to watch on TV, either a mini-series or series. I'm in the mood for something British. We have Amazon Prime. Any suggestions? For inspiration, here are some of my faves: Sherlock, Whitechapel, Downton Abbey, Breathless, Call the Midwife and The Bletchly Circle. What are your favorites?
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Sparty
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Post by Sparty on Dec 31, 2014 21:22:25 GMT
Good grief - sorry for the typo in the title. I do know how to spell "favorite!"
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Post by gale w on Dec 31, 2014 21:38:52 GMT
Not sure if these are on AIV (I did watch the first one on it).
Lark Rise to Candleford
Spaced
Land Girls
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Post by gale w on Dec 31, 2014 21:40:24 GMT
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Post by ceepea on Dec 31, 2014 21:41:35 GMT
I loved a really old one call Keeping Up Appearances. So funny!!
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Post by jamieson on Dec 31, 2014 21:41:54 GMT
We just watched "Parade's End" on Amazon and loved it. We also enjoy Poirot.
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azredhead
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Post by azredhead on Dec 31, 2014 21:48:59 GMT
Dr Who!  We're doing the marathon AGAIN today! lol! Its on BBC America. |
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sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Dec 31, 2014 22:06:15 GMT
Derek
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Post by hockeymom4 on Dec 31, 2014 22:09:43 GMT
Love all the ones OP mentioned. BLACK ADDER is a clever comedy,
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scrappinmama
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Post by scrappinmama on Dec 31, 2014 22:13:33 GMT
The original Office. I love that show.
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Post by hockeymom4 on Dec 31, 2014 22:19:24 GMT
New Tricks is a good detective type series
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Dec 31, 2014 22:20:24 GMT
Dr Who! We're doing the marathon AGAIN today! lol! Its on BBC America. Me too! Doctor Who all the way! |
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Montannie
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Post by Montannie on Dec 31, 2014 22:25:14 GMT
The Vicar of Dibley
Father Ted
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Post by hockeymom4 on Dec 31, 2014 22:28:02 GMT
If you aren't worried about political correctness MRS BROWN'S BIYS is funny (in a crude Irish way)
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Post by leannec on Dec 31, 2014 22:34:07 GMT
Definitely "Absolutely Fabulous"  |
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Post by breetheflea on Dec 31, 2014 22:36:11 GMT
Coupling
Red Dwarf
Black Books
IT Crowd
all are comedies
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Sparty
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Post by Sparty on Dec 31, 2014 22:40:19 GMT
Thanks for all the suggestions so far! Some I have seen (North & South, Lark Rise to Candleford) and some DH has already seen (Dr. Who). I think Parade's End looks good (and has the added bonus of starring Benedict Cumberbatch), but when I read the description to DH, he nixed it; I'll save it for another day. We've at least established that we can agree on either a mystery or legal drama. Neither of us is in the mood for a comedy (although I've written down many of your suggested comedies for future reference; and may I suggest "Vicious" for those of you looking for a laugh?) We are considering "Place of Execution." Anyone have a review? We've agreed to press "play" on SOMETHING by 6:00 pm est, when our Chinese food will be arriving. This is threatening to become our most-debated decision of 2014, lol.
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Post by rst on Dec 31, 2014 22:41:04 GMT
Just started Happy Valley, which looks like it has potential.
Good Neighbors is an oldie but goodie.
Waiting for God is amusing.
I like the inspector Lynley mysteries, based on the novels by Elizabeth George.
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Sparty
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Post by Sparty on Dec 31, 2014 22:41:39 GMT
Definitely "Absolutely Fabulous" I completely agree! My friend and I dressed up as Patsy & Edina for Halloween a few years ago - ha! |
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toyboat
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Post by toyboat on Dec 31, 2014 22:56:00 GMT
Doc Martin - give it a few episodes to get going
Definitely The Office as well
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conchita
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Post by conchita on Dec 31, 2014 23:03:00 GMT
Vera, George Gently, Miranda (comedy), the old Sherlock Holmes with Jeremy Brett
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Post by gailoh on Dec 31, 2014 23:06:34 GMT
Miss Marple
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Post by uksue on Dec 31, 2014 23:21:33 GMT
Broadchurch is excellent. Judge John Deed has several series and is very good if you can find it. The Fall has just finished its second series and was creepy and very very good.Morse, the UK version of Law and Order, waking the dead, silent witness. I could name hundreds, lol !
ETA- I agree that happy Valley is well worth watching.
an older one that is also worth watching although not crime based, is Cold Feet. Several series, follows the lives of several couples and is a good mix of black comedy and the crap that most people have to live through!
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wellway
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Post by wellway on Dec 31, 2014 23:24:09 GMT
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uksue
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Post by uksue on Dec 31, 2014 23:26:50 GMT
'The missing ' was good, but I think they stretched it out over too many episodes.
ETA I clearly watch far too much TV!
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writerprincess
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Post by writerprincess on Dec 31, 2014 23:29:13 GMT
I second the Sherlock Holmes series with Jeremy Brett. In my opinion, he optimizes Holmes. A series the DH and I have on our dvr list is Orphan Black. If you can, don't read the description, just watch the first one. The surprises are fantastic! It's a cross between science fiction and mystery.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2014 23:29:26 GMT
I thought Broadchurch was really well done. Same with The Fall.
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Post by pjaye on Jan 1, 2015 0:02:52 GMT
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Post by azredhead on Jan 1, 2015 0:05:09 GMT
I thought Broadchurch was really well done. Same with The Fall. Yup! I like the British version much better! There is a new one coming! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2015 0:05:23 GMT
Right now I'm watching and loving "Scott & Bailey"
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We're doing the marathon AGAIN today! lol! Its on BBC America.
