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Post by ~Zoey~ on Jul 14, 2014 22:40:32 GMT
I was watching an episode of this show last night and one of the houses had what one of the presenters called a "rather large kitchen." It was a rather charming kitchen, but certainly not large. I think it was actually a bit smaller than the kitchen in the house I rented while living in Scotland, but it was certainly more modern.  Shows like this always remind me how big we Americans like our kitchens. (And bathrooms, bedrooms, etc.)
I miss the old, old programming on BBC America back when this program was on, along with House Doctor, Cash in the Attic, Last Restaurant Standing, and Life Laundry (I think that was the name of it.) I hardly watch BBC America now because I've seen every UK episode of Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares at least 3 times and don't really care for Top Gear.
And UK Peas (or anyone with a much better memory than I have) - help me out here - what was the name of those competitions where Graham Norton was the host and the contestants were competing for a spot in a Broadway show? I think they only showed 2, maybe 3, of those in the states. The first show I saw was for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Maria. Were there any others that the US didn't show?
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Post by anxiousmom on Jul 14, 2014 22:42:18 GMT
I always like the BBC versions of the home maker over shows. I felt like they were so much more realistic and practical than the American versions.
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Post by ~Zoey~ on Jul 14, 2014 22:43:57 GMT
Oh, now that you mentioned that, I just remembered the show House Invaders - that show was great! And their Changing Rooms was better than our Trading Spaces, IMO. Like you said, the UK versions are almost always better than what we end up with.
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Post by BarbaraUK on Jul 14, 2014 22:55:02 GMT
I was watching an episode of this show last night and one of the houses had what one of the presenters called a "rather large kitchen." It was a rather charming kitchen, but certainly not large. I think it was actually a bit smaller than the kitchen in the house I rented while living in Scotland, but it was certainly more modern. Shows like this always remind me how big we Americans like our kitchens. (And bathrooms, bedrooms, etc.)
Yes, the cost and availability of building land here means that for the most part, unless they are very highly priced, houses are usually smaller than in the US and certainly more expensive - and a bigger than usual kitchen is a selling point here! |
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Post by gar on Jul 14, 2014 22:58:13 GMT
Well, thanks for that....I'm peaing in bed, about to turn the light out but now my mind is buzzing, trying to remember the name of that programme!!!
I'll let you know if I think of it during the night!
I'm sure your houses are generally larger but just for the record I have done a double take when they describe 'good sized' rooms and they've looked pretty pokey to me!
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Post by ladytrisha on Jul 14, 2014 22:58:51 GMT
Totally agree - I miss Changing Rooms - loved Alan and his water features! Let's face it, there was an absolute boon to the pond and fountain business thanks to that show! Location, Location with the 2 original hosts - she (Kirstie Alsopp) was super cute and he (Phil Spencer) was quite the yumm factor - it was very Avengerish! Kirstie's sister, Sofie, did one of those shows as well. I was just looking them up and found this online - Kirstie Allsopp Mother  |
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Post by jayfab on Jul 14, 2014 23:02:57 GMT
Ohhh, I forgot about a few of those shows. I miss Cash in the Attic.
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Post by hockeymom4 on Jul 14, 2014 23:17:43 GMT
The first (and only one I saw) hosted by Norton was " how do you solve a problem like Maria). Canada has had 2 versions Maria and a Wizard of Oz version
My fav UK home/design show was Grand Designs, followed people having homes built.
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Post by ~Zoey~ on Jul 14, 2014 23:40:34 GMT
Sad to hear about Kirstie's mother. It mentioned that her sister, Sophie, had a preventative double mastectomy back in 2010. I watched her show out of Canada whenever that was on HGTV, but I haven't seen it in a while, so perhaps that's why.
I have Grand Designs on my list of shows to check out now that I found a program to use so I can watch videos from the UK. Next on my list will be all the cool shows from Canada that we (usually) don't get here.
I watched an episode of Hotel Inspector after the Location show, and it was the 'inspector' after Ruth Watson. They had her show on BBC America years ago as well. Too many shows, too little time. 
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Post by lesley on Jul 14, 2014 23:44:23 GMT
Graham Norton also presented shows alongside Andrew Lloyd Webber where they were casting Nancy from Oliver! and Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz.
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Post by ~Zoey~ on Jul 14, 2014 23:48:37 GMT
Nancy! That's the other one I saw! Thank you as that was going to be driving me nuts all night trying to remember. It sounds like I only missed Dorothy.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2014 0:15:05 GMT
Nancy! That's the other one I saw! Thank you as that was going to be driving me nuts all night trying to remember. It sounds like I only missed Dorothy. That was called " I'd do anything". He had another one after that for his arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar when he was looking for Jesus. |
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Post by cakediva on Jul 15, 2014 0:17:32 GMT
OMG! DH and I were just talking about that show last week! We used to watch it every Friday night, nd giggle over Kirsty's outfits. We loved that show and are so sad it isn't on any more!
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Jul 15, 2014 0:53:53 GMT
My fav UK home/design show was Grand Designs, followed people having homes built. I miss Grand Designs.. best home design show ever~~ I loved the host! |
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Post by oblibby on Jul 15, 2014 1:07:48 GMT
I love Grand Designs. Also really like George Clark's Amazing Spaces. Re out smaller houses, you have to remember the UK holds the equivalent of 20% of the whole US population in an area slightly smaller than Oregon? So space is at a premium here. Check out my blog to see what I've been up to |
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Post by ~Zoey~ on Jul 15, 2014 1:22:06 GMT
I love Grand Designs. Also really like George Clark's Amazing Spaces. Re out smaller houses, you have to remember the UK holds the equivalent of 20% of the whole US population in an area slightly smaller than Oregon? So space is at a premium here. Check out my blog to see what I've been up toGood point! I envy those kitches I see on home makeover shows with those long counters. Until I remember that it would just give me more space to pile up my papers/magazines/catalogs. I tell myself that if I had more counterspace I'd cook more, but I really have to stop kidding myself. It has nothing to do with that. I could do with more cupboard and drawer space though. (Then I could just jam the stuff in the drawers and I'd have clear counters! ) |
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Post by smokey2471 on Jul 15, 2014 2:48:55 GMT
I like house hunters international. Not bbc but it gives Americans a good idea of how spacious our rooms really are.
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Post by perumbula on Jul 15, 2014 2:57:08 GMT
Good point! I envy those kitches I see on home makeover shows with those long counters. Until I remember that it would just give me more space to pile up my papers/magazines/catalogs. I tell myself that if I had more counterspace I'd cook more, but I really have to stop kidding myself. It has nothing to do with that. I could do with more cupboard and drawer space though. (Then I could just jam the stuff in the drawers and I'd have clear counters! ) I have 50 square feet of counter space in my kitchen and the vast majority of my prep work for meals is done on a 2x2 space next to my stove because it's covered in a huge wooden cutting board (it's almost 2x2). The rest of the counter space just makes it easier to avoid the dishes and lay out cookies to cool when I bake. I also hate the way the end of the peninsula is a clutter catcher. Lots of counter space certainly isn't a panacea for all kitchen ills. |
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Post by BarbaraUK on Jul 15, 2014 12:31:56 GMT
Good point! I envy those kitches I see on home makeover shows with those long counters. Until I remember that it would just give me more space to pile up my papers/magazines/catalogs. I tell myself that if I had more counterspace I'd cook more, but I really have to stop kidding myself. It has nothing to do with that. I could do with more cupboard and drawer space though. (Then I could just jam the stuff in the drawers and I'd have clear counters! ) I have 50 square feet of counter space in my kitchen and the vast majority of my prep work for meals is done on a 2x2 space next to my stove because it's covered in a huge wooden cutting board (it's almost 2x2). The rest of the counter space just makes it easier to avoid the dishes and lay out cookies to cool when I bake. I also hate the way the end of the peninsula is a clutter catcher. Lots of counter space certainly isn't a panacea for all kitchen ills. I agree. I have long runs of counter space (Victorian house, large rooms, large kitchen ) and just about all prep work is done on a similar sized wooden cutting board near the cooking area. The rest of the counter space just seems to collect gadgets or 'stuff' and I have to have a good clear away every so often! I mean, for example, who really needs two different coffee machines sat there. Got loads of cupboard space as well but those are full!!  Maybe minimalist is the way to go! |
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Post by gar on Jul 15, 2014 12:54:43 GMT
Love Grand Designs and any of George Clark's programmes.
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Post by ~Zoey~ on Jul 15, 2014 13:23:03 GMT
Love Grand Designs and any of George Clark's programmes. What do you like about his programs? I haven't heard of him, but I'll be searching for any videos I can find later today. I could watch UK home shows all day and be quite happy doing it! |
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Post by wellway on Jul 15, 2014 13:55:02 GMT
He is passionate about his subject which is an attractive quality plus he's easy on the eye. The amazing spaces series is just full of interesting ideas, concepts and determined people. One guy turned a vintage landrover into a high end cocktail bar that travels to weddings and other events. georgeclarke.com/about-george/ |
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Post by BarbaraUK on Jul 15, 2014 13:56:00 GMT
Love Grand Designs and any of George Clark's programmes. What do you like about his programs? I haven't heard of him, but I'll be searching for any videos I can find later today. I could watch UK home shows all day and be quite happy doing it! Love George Clarke's 'Amazing Spaces' and 'Restoration Man' programmes too! He's a brilliant architect and so good at designing for all kinds of spaces - and also very good at taking a back seat if the owner of the space doesn't much like his idea of how something should be. He's also not frightened of getting in there and helping with the hard work! He has done all kinds of things from caravans to castles so the programme provides a huge selection of topics and doesn't get boring. Worth watching if you like those sort of things - and he's not bad looking and has a lovely Sunderland (North East England) accent!!  Just my opinion of course. |
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Post by anniebygaslight on Jul 15, 2014 13:57:42 GMT
I've never watched Location, Location, Location or Grand Designs. Am a sucker for Homes under the Hammer though. I've loved all the Graham NortonAndrew Lloyd Webber shows, especially the Nancy one.
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Post by gar on Jul 15, 2014 13:57:59 GMT
Love Grand Designs and any of George Clark's programmes. What do you like about his programs? I haven't heard of him, but I'll be searching for any videos I can find later today. I could watch UK home shows all day and be quite happy doing it! Well, he's quite pleasing to the eye  but aside from that he covers unusual and interesting projects. Most of them are quirky, not your typical house generally - depending on what series you're watching - but he's knowledgeable and clearly loves what he does and has some interesting ways of looking at things. |
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Post by ~Zoey~ on Jul 15, 2014 14:04:55 GMT
I've never watched Location, Location, Location or Grand Designs. Am a sucker for Homes under the Hammer though. I've loved all the Graham NortonAndrew Lloyd Webber shows, especially the Nancy one. I loved the Nancy one so much I downloaded the video of the contestant singing Chitty Chitty Bang Bang with the kids. I love watching it because it always makes me smile. |
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Shows like this always remind me how big we Americans like our kitchens. (And bathrooms, bedrooms, etc.) 
Maybe minimalist is the way to go! 
Just my opinion of course. 
