chico
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Really enjoyed the final Gavin and Stacey, tied it all up nicely (apart from the fishing trip, bloody omelette.)
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Agree with the above. Dr Who writers need to look back at some old episodes. Alien world, alien baddies, Dr saves the day. Far too much nothingness, emotional stories (attempts) that fall flat, bigging up the assistants (nope, still don't care about them). I like the new guy but he can only work with the stories he is given.In other news, Dr Who poor (again) and Wallace and Grommet excellent.
W & G was as wonderful as ever. A show you can watch again and pick out even more clever bits
Whilst others joined the G & S train, I watched a really lovely documentary on Roger Moore. Well worth picking up on iPlayer.
PJ87
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I found Dr who was fantastic when eccelson brought him back. Tennant did a brilliant job but then I found Russel t Davies became all "look at me" with his writing and made it just over the top.
If I could pin point when it went down hill? When Billie Piper left ...
I agree with most of the above except the last bit. Her role, not her personally, was part of the problem. Assistants are temporary, the Dr should care, a bit, but not too much. Her time brought about the Dr with feelings, the assistant loving the Dr etc. I really don't like the sycophancy between Dr and assistant.
I probably have to accept that the modern Dr Who is just not for me. I should stick with iplayer repeats of past series, revisit my first Dr, Tom Baker, and go from there.
AmandaJR
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I loved every second of Gavin & Stacey and more than once wiped a tear away. It's just a lovely vibe of friendship and the writing, acting and characters are more than tidy for me.
Too sad it's the last one though.
Too sad it's the last one though.
Arthur Wedge
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It’s brilliant - have loved every episode , it has everything from heartwarming to hilarious
AmandaJR
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100%. I'm really invested in the characters too.
I'll give it a while and then start from the beginning again! Look forward to seeing Doris
Sid Rixon IV
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And we almost found out what happened on the fishing trip.....Thought it was just a perfect ending. Wouldn’t have wanted it any different.
Thought Gwen looked the best!
Fade and Die
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But we are all better for not knowingAnd we almost found out what happened on the fishing trip.....
Sid Rixon IV
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"It almost tore this family apart!"
Beezerk
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Best tv over Xmas has to be the Gone Fishing Christmas special?
PNWokingham
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Mr and Mrs Smith on Amazon. I gave it most of episode 1 and kept expecting it to improve given the reviews. But no. So terminated!
rudebhoy
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Gavin is boring, the way him and Smithy talk to each other is cringeworthy, and their mates are dull as dishwater.100%. I'm really invested in the characters too.
I'll give it a while and then start from the beginning again! Look forward to seeing Doris
Other than that, I don’t mind it, the best characters are the older ones.
rulefan
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Only ever watched two part episodes. Dipped out of both. Couldn't see what the attraction was.
upsidedown
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Have binged series 1 and 2 last 2 days and in amongst all the coughing have been tears of laughter.
Can see so many people we know in the characters, perhaps it helps living near Wales for 15 years with wife no 1 working in a Monmouth bank and yearly day trips to Barry
Can see so many people we know in the characters, perhaps it helps living near Wales for 15 years with wife no 1 working in a Monmouth bank and yearly day trips to Barry
SwingsitlikeHogan
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We finished Black Doves last night, having spent much of the six episodes pretty baffled at every turn. Yes I know that maybe that’s intended…but the problem is we keep thinking we’ve missed something we have been told and should remember. Makes for somewhat frustrating viewing. That said…it was rather funny in places and absurdly bonkers, but fine I suppose.
Back to The Day of the Jackal when we get home - we are at ep.5 and it is excellent.
Back to The Day of the Jackal when we get home - we are at ep.5 and it is excellent.
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AmandaJR
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Added to my watch list!
Beezerk
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First of the new Squid Games, slow start but wow did it get very good 
After the disappointment of the Christmas Dr Who I put on a Tom Baker set, Revenge of the Cybermen. Proper, old school Dr Who 
. Rubbery suits, dodge sets but stories that are soooooo much better.
All on iPlayer if anyone is tempted to relive their younger days.
. Rubbery suits, dodge sets but stories that are soooooo much better. All on iPlayer if anyone is tempted to relive their younger days.
