So what are your favourite shows?

[Panda]

I like pommie crime shows & comedy, though there doesn't seem to to much around at the moment.

[stirlsilver]

House, Chuck and Top Gear!

[B92 8NW]

Got to agree about the "pommie crime shows" - always good watching:D

[moose]

Top gear, Scrubs, My name is earl.:)

[p38arover]

The adult chann... oh, umm, I don't watch TV :blush:


Ones I try not to miss: Top Gear, Dr Who

[JDNSW]

The only TV I watch regularly apart from the news (Prime and ABC) is "Collectors" and "The Einstein Factor". I fairly often watch "Time Team" and current affairs programs such as "Stateline" and "7.30 Report".

John

[Panda]

Yea, House is good. Saw some hysterical old clips from "Laurey & Fry" or "Fry & Laurey" or whatever, an old Pommy comedy show way back in the 80's I think. Found it on a site called "TV Links", but don't know if it's still around. It was a classic. Top Gear is good value you too, but what is "Chuck", never heard of that one.


House, Chuck and Top Gear!

[Panda]

Just finished a very (& I mean VERY) disturbing book called "An Evil Love" about Fred & Rosemary West, the UK serial kickers. After Fred West was finally arrested, they used a "Profiler", who was used for to advise on the show "Cracker". Didn't realise they went to so much trouble making the Pommie crime shows, they obviously do a lot of research. Leaves the Aussie & most especially American crime shows for dead (excuse the pun).


Got to agree about the "pommie crime shows" - always good watching:D

[Panda]

I could take or leave Dr Who (Tony is an avid sci fan, which drives me nuts!) However, the newer series surprised me, gone along way from the low budget stuff they used to put on.



The adult chann... oh, umm, I don't watch TV :blush:


Ones I try not to miss: Top Gear, Dr Who

[twitchy]

Robot chicken, House, My name is Earl, Harvey Birdman attorney at law, Family guy.

I know these aren't shows as such but my top 2 are MotoGP & World Superbikes.;)

[Panda]

I don't get home in time for the news & the late news is too late for me having to get up so early, so I usually catch up on the Sydney Morning Herald site at work if I've got 5 minutes.

Is the "Collectors" that antique show? Have no idea what "The Einstein Factor" is. Don't mind the 7:30 Report when I get to watch it, but can't stand that woman on "Stateline", so only half watch it if Tony's got it on, usually when I'm perusing the net at the same time.


The only TV I watch regularly apart from the news (Prime and ABC) is "Collectors" and "The Einstein Factor". I fairly often watch "Time Team" and current affairs programs such as "Stateline" and "7.30 Report".

John

[Panda]

Per chance got to watch scrubs one night when couldn't sleep. Got to agree, it's very good value! Can't get into "My Name is Earl" though.


Top gear, Scrubs, My name is earl.:)

[djhampson]

My must-watch shows are Scrubs, Top Gear, Underbelly (fantastic show), Spick'n'Specks and whatever NRL I can watch.

[Jeff]

Big Cat Diary, has lots of Land Rovers in it, and Tricked Out on How To channel, its about hatchbacks but it is more technical without the drama of American Hot Rod or the like. Been watching a lot of war docos on History channel lately.

Like the MotoGP & World Superbikes too.

Jeff

:rocket:

[Redback]

MotoGP, Superbikes, AMA MotoX, MotoX TV The Dog Whisperer, Spicks and Specks, Rockwiz, 5th Gear and anything with Motorcycles.

Baz.

[Redback]

Big Cat Diary, has lots of Land Rovers in it, and Tricked Out on How To channel, its about hatchbacks but it is more technical without the drama of American Hot Rod or the like. Been watching a lot of war docos on History channel lately.

Like the MotoGP & World Superbikes too.

Jeff

:rocket:

Hey Jeff i ran into Ken Watson (don't if you know him) last weekend in Taralga, he has a property there, was always a nice bloke when i was racing.

Baz.

[p38arover]

I could take or leave Dr Who (Tony is an avid sci fan, which drives me nuts!) However, the newer series surprised me, gone along way from the low budget stuff they used to put on.

I've been watching Dr Who for over 40 years.

[p38arover]

The only TV I watch regularly apart from the news (Prime and ABC) is "Collectors" and "The Einstein Factor". I fairly often watch "Time Team" and current affairs programs such as "Stateline" and "7.30 Report".

John

I can't remember the last time I watched the news (nor 7.30 Report or Stateline). Certainly not this year. I think it was when the Pasha Bulker went aground. I gave up on thd Einstein Factor after a few episodes. Dotto the Collectors, never heard of Time Team.

I don't mind NCIS. Gave up on The Bill years ago after it became a soap. My wife liked Cracker (I didn't), Wire in the Blood (I haven't seen it), Red Hat (I saw a bit of an episode).

I'm afraid there's little that appeals on TV (and we have cable).

[carjunkieanon]

Family Guy, American Dad, Scrubs, Top Gear, and







Antique Road show - love it.

Pity in Australia nothing much is over 100 years old.

Compare 'Yes madam, this painting is from the 1700's and you need to insure it for at least 30,000 pounds' with the Australian,

'Yeah mate, this is from Ikea and worth about 50 cents'

[p38arover]

MotoGP, Superbikes, AMA MotoX, MotoX TV The Dog Whisperer, Spicks and Specks, Rockwiz, 5th Gear and anything with Motorcycles.

Baz.

Haven't seen a bike race in a long time, never seen Spicks and Specks or Rockwiz. I can't stand the bird on 5th Gear - in fact, mot of 'em are turn-offs (including Tiff). I wouldn't even know when it's on or on which channel. My wife watches The Dog Whisperer.

My TV watching for the last week has comprised, umm, Top Gear.

Panda, you never watched "A Bit of Fry and Laurie" before? I was surprised when I saw Hugh Laurie in House. It was such a change. See A Bit of Fry and Laurie - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Bit_of_Fry_and_Laurie)

British comedy is generally excellent, especially sketch comedy. Cambridge Footlights have produced some wonderful comedic stars over the years. Look at the list here: Footlights - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Footlights)

[Fusion]

My fave shows would have to be ,The Unit ( fantastic show ) ,House , mythbusters, American chopper , Overhaulin and Chequered Flag ( speedway)

[George130]

Often the Sci Fi channel.
Top gear
I will check the history, discovery and how to channels when on my own.

[timaus13]

I like to watch getaway, Hook Line & Sinker, Steve Paxovaris fishing show and any documentary on animals/travel/History. Spend a lot of time on the net studying Ancient Aztecs and other Ancient Civilizations.:D
cheers PS Love to watch My Name is Earl:D:D:D

[Hucksta]

I love the pommy crime shows too. Touch of Frost is most of the time fantastic . he has such a dry humour and wit and takes the **** out of people.

Big Seinfield fan also, just thought it was well written that reached a lot of different people.

Top gear of course and most docos on military stuff and history stuff too .... !!!!

Hucksta


P.S. Oh yeah ... our wedding dvd ..... (browny points)

[barney]

here we go then,
dr who, torchwood, spicks and specks, armstrong and miller,
south park, drawn together,
newstopia,
hogans heroes, the I.T. crowd, top gear and rockwiz.
i think that's all.:) there's probably more.


hang on there is.......futurama and i've recently got into family guy and american dad and i don't mind Monk either but there doesn't seem to be any new episodes, all repeats

[Ricey]

Hmmm, seems I'm a little bit 'different' I like all the shows that the majority here hate. Ah well, life goes on. Telly is a small part of our daily entertainment, interaction with the people around me plays a bigger part in the joys & sorrows of life.

[Jeff]

I forgot A 4 x 4 is Born, lots of Land Rovers and get to see the Dunsfold Collection oddities.

Jeff

:rocket:

[p38arover]

Big Seinfield fan also, just thought it was well written that reached a lot of different people.

I've never managed to sit through a single episode of Seinfeld. I find it distinctly unfunny (like most US sitcoms)

[stevo68]

Geez where do I start, all the Law and Order Series, Numbers, Supernatural, House, Lost, Rove, The Unit, Top Gear, Bondi Rescue, NCIS, Top Gear...that covers a selection from free to air :D. Now over to cable: Jimmys Farm ( excellent show), anything with Gordon Ramsay, Rick Stein, Antonio Caluccio, Big Cat Diaries, Anthony Bourdaine, Love My Way, Bizzare Foods, Seinfield, King of Queens, Discovery and Animal Planet..... thats for starters ;), don't get me started on DVD's :),

Regards

Stevo

[p38arover]

Crikey Stevo! How do you get time to watch all that? :eek:

I gave up on Numb3rs. It got too far-fetched.

[29dinosaur]

Myth Busters, Top gear, SBS current affairs documentaries on Tuesday nights/Foreign Correspondent, Dateline Wednesday, New Inventors Wednesday, Catalyst, Midsommers Murders, Unit One, british dramas, Doc Martin, Ballykissangel etc etc. .. WRC and Aust Rally Championships, cricket, rugby union tests. Accident Investigation from NZ.

Never: NRL except maybe state of origin if Qld winning.

[discomuzz]

Sorry. Listen to ABC radio!

Can't stand the ads on TV.

Or, is it that I can't stand the shows that link the ads?

Or, do the ads link the shows?

Really confusing!

[Xavie]

When I lived alone I would always listen to abc radio pretty much all day. Now I live with someone it is only on the road unfortunately. I much preferred the radio to the tv and it had better content.

Xav

[discomuzz]

It's a maturity thing!

[29dinosaur]

It's a maturity thing!

You must be over 50... ??

[rovercare]

You must be over 50... ??

I'm 24 and don't watch bugger all TV:p

[29dinosaur]

I'm 24 and don't watch bugger all TV:p

well done... I've listened mainly to abc since i was at school and now I'm 51. Can't stand commercial radio.... (No need for tongue out...)

[discomuzz]

You must be over 50... ??

Next year!

Just you wait. The energy sapping 'noise' of 'life' will get to you! And, then, all you want is to 'relax'!

Mmmm, the peaceful vibe of 'family life'! Yummy, two teenage kids, Ipods, 4 TVs, Playstations, "Hey Dad", etc. etc.!

You must be under 30!

[rovercare]

well done... I've listened mainly to abc since i was at school and now I'm 51. Can't stand commercial radio.... (No need for tongue out...)

ABC drives me bonkers;)

Vega 91.5:D used to be Gold 104, but that turned to crap:(


:p

[discomuzz]

and now I'm 51.

Sorry.

'No need to preach to the converted' then?

[long stroke]

Top gear,scrapheap challenge,bondi rescue,underbelly,rove live etc

[discomuzz]

ABC drives me bonkers;)

Vega 91.5:D used to be Gold 104, but that turned to crap:(


:p

Try JJJ! Still ABC without the corporate crap!

[29dinosaur]

Next year!

Just you wait. The energy sapping 'noise' of 'life' will get to you! And, then, all you want is to 'relax'!

Mmmm, the peaceful vibe of 'family life'! Yummy, two teenage kids, Ipods, 4 TVs, Playstations, "Hey Dad", etc. etc.!

You must be under 30!

Never... playstations are banned in my house, and no ipods, 1 TV and the children all loved British crime dramas and shows such as Unit One and learning about the world around them. Now 3 adult daughters and a 13yo son who keeps me young. For that matter have two of my daughters twice each to India and Nepal. With son we regular mountain biking, hiking, camping and surfing. he's the one who's driving me to another disco.... I don;t have time to relax. Life is too short!

[rovercare]

Try JJJ! Still ABC without the corporate crap!

Twice the crud, If I wanted alternative I'd listen to RRR:eek:

I like music, less talking the better:D

[discomuzz]

Touche.

[discomuzz]

Times two.

[discomuzz]

Twice the crud, If I wanted alternative I'd listen to RRR:eek:

I like music, less talking the better:D

God, you remind me of the Neil Young song 'Old Man'!

"... 24 and there's so much more..."

Ever heard it?

[p38arover]

JJJ is crap. It was good in the days of JJ on AM.

I normally listen to Vega but I turn the car radio off and CDs on when I'm going to/from work in the mornings. I can't stand the breakfast show rubbish.

[rovercare]

God, you remind me of the Neil Young song 'Old Man'!

"... 24 and there's so much more..."

Ever heard it?

Yea, my Missus loves that song:)

[barney]

you can bag JJJ all you want, but no other single entity has done more for australian music than triplej.
not a big fan of house, techno, drum and bass, hip hop etc, but there is always something interesting on the J's and it's never ads for penis enlargement or hair loss or strathfield car radios.
i was at school when double J was launched and have listened to it from day 1.
some , not all, of the new music put out there on triple j is really good stuff, ranging from country influences right through the spectrum to classical undertones and it is quite refreshing to hear the new stuff.
one of the latest competitions they are running at the moment is following on from their unearthed quest (discovering unsigned bands like silverchair, missy higgins, grinspoon to name a few) to "unearthed high" where they are looking for school-aged bands to launch into stardom.
it's gotta be a good thing.
don't put something down just because you don't like it. there are roughly 5 billion people on this planet and while your opinion may define your life, it doesn't make it the rule for everyone else.

[p38arover]

don't put something down just because you don't like it. there are roughly 5 billion people on this planet and while your opinion may define your life, it doesn't make it the rule for everyone else.

I still think it's crap. The announcers I've heard are woeful.

[rovercare]

you can bag JJJ all you want, but no other single entity has done more for australian music than triplej.
not a big fan of house, techno, drum and bass, hip hop etc, but there is always something interesting on the J's and it's never ads for penis enlargement or hair loss or strathfield car radios.
i was at school when double J was launched and have listened to it from day 1.
some , not all, of the new music put out there on triple j is really good stuff, ranging from country influences right through the spectrum to classical undertones and it is quite refreshing to hear the new stuff.
one of the latest competitions they are running at the moment is following on from their unearthed quest (discovering unsigned bands like silverchair, missy higgins, grinspoon to name a few) to "unearthed high" where they are looking for school-aged bands to launch into stardom.
it's gotta be a good thing.
don't put something down just because you don't like it. there are roughly 5 billion people on this planet and while your opinion may define your life, it doesn't make it the rule for everyone else.

WTF?, die hard JJJ fans are always the same:D

They could have left Missy, Daniella johns and whingespoon in the earth as far as I'm concerned, I have a broad taste in music, but what's on JJJ it ain't;)

Don't put something down because you don't like it? are you for real? I wan't some of what your having!:p

[vnx205]

.... don't put something down just because you don't like it. ........
I thought that was the way things normally worked, especially in this sort of context where people are expressing their opinions.
I thought the idea was that if you didn't like something, then you offered some critical comment.

[Redback]

I like JJJ as well, like Barney i've been a Js fan from JJ, and like Barney i don't everything they play, but what radio station plays music that we all like all of the time.

One of the main reason i don't listen too commercal radio is the adds, 99% of commercial radio is 2 songs and the next 5 to 10 mins are adds.

I'm now transfering my vinyl on to my PC, then once done i will convert them to CD in MP3, this way i can get multipal albums onto one CD.

Baz.

[dobbo]

ads for penis enlargement or hair loss or strathfield car radios.


Have you got the contact details?


Whilst I agree about the ad's commercial stations, at least you have the variety, up where I live I have a choice, listen to JJJ or listen to stories about what Andrew Johns has done today, what colour Andrew John's poo is today, predictions of the taste, colour smell and consistancy of Andrew John's poo tommorow etc....

I listen to JJJ morning show with sufference, then switch it off.

I used to enjoy listening to Dr Karl on JJJ(is he still on, if so when)?

IMHO Worst thing to ever happen to Sydney radio was Andrew Denton leaving MMM. I could listen to his sadistic mind 24/7.

[DiscoStew]

I thought that was the way things normally worked, especially in this sort of context where people are expressing their opinions.
I thought the idea was that if you didn't like something, then you offered some critical comment.


Except that you can say you don't like things without calling them crap, unless you really do think it is badly made taking into account the demographic they are appealling to and their objective. In JJJ's case the objective is not ratings. I don't much like Adam Spencer but he did a good job at what he was doing. His replacements were crap:D.

[RonMcGr]

I like pommie crime shows & comedy, though there doesn't seem to to much around at the moment.

The 9 news, but tolerate Channel Nine current affair and Queensland Extra.

[mrapocalypse]

I never miss an Episode of "The Shak"

[vnx205]

Except that you can say you don't like things without calling them crap, unless you really do think it is badly made taking into account the demographic they are appealling to and their objective. In JJJ's case the objective is not ratings. I don't much like Adam Spencer but he did a good job at what he was doing. His replacements were crap:D.

I always assumed that saying something was crap was just shorthand for, "I know some other people with different expectations/experiences/tastes may have a different opinion of this product/service/idea, but generally I find that it doesn't reach the standard I would expect or the standard required for me to become a supporter or advocate."

The shorter version seems to be more commonly used than the longer version.:)

[p38arover]

I never miss an Episode of "The Shak"

All these mentions of show I've never even heard of!

Are you blokes taking the mickey? Do these programmes actually exist? :o

[p38arover]

I always assumed that saying something was crap was just shorthand for, "I know some other people with different expectations/experiences/tastes may have a different opinion of this product/service/idea, but generally I find that it doesn't reach the standard I would expect or the standard required for me to become a supporter or advocate."

The shorter version seems to be more commonly used than the longer version.:)


Wot he said! :D

[Mud_Bogger6]

I like shows Like:
Monty Python's Flying Circus
Red Dwarf
On the Busses
Black Adder
Simpsons
Law and Order SVU
Monk and NCIS to name a few

[barney]

this has become very similar to the land rover V toyota "arguments" on some of the other forums. here i was thinking that Land rover nuts were more enlightened, but i guess from what i've read here, you're not.
never mind, your loss.
anyway, to answer someone's question, yes Dr Karl is still on, thursdays at 11am sydney time, and i think he's on 702 just before that....same building ya see!

[rovercare]

Yep, we're not enlightened because we don't listen to JJJ or like it:mad:

We shouldn't say its crap, if we think its crap, because you don't think its crap:confused:

Your right, its like LR vs Tojo:(

How do you like driving your Toyota?:p

[p38arover]

I gave JJJ another try this morning on the way to work.

It reaffirmed my opinion.

But the (pre-programmed) alternatives were no better.

[mrapocalypse]

I really like JJJ but I can see how it's not everyone's cup of tea. Personally I find the forced laughter of the commercial jocks and those whingey nasal women really grating.

Best shows on TV, Mythbusters, Top Gear, underbelly!



And the Shak!

[barney]

look, each to their own.
i don't really care about what you listen to, as long as it is not in earshot of me.
what i do care about is when my personal taste is described as "crap". you can dish out plenty of criticism but obviously get all uppity when it's turned back on you.
let's just agree to disagree,
this was supposed to be a friendy chat about TV anyway.
BTW, when i had a toyota 20 yrs ago, i enjoyed driving it plenty. unfortunately the salt air on the northern beaches liked it a bit more than i did. i also liked driving both of my Suzukis and my jeep, until it started costing me loads of money just to keep it running.


Yep, we're not enlightened because we don't listen to JJJ or like it:mad:

We shouldn't say its crap, if we think its crap, because you don't think its crap:confused:

Your right, its like LR vs Tojo:(

How do you like driving your Toyota?:p

[dandlandyman]

My favourites are Scrubs, Dr Who, Spicks and Specks and The Bill. I didn't mind Monarch of the Glen, too, way back when. I'm looking forward to seeing Torchwood (we only just got Ten here). As for the rest, I could take it or leave it, though I avoid "reality TV" like the plague.

[mcrover]

Sorry Matt but I also listen to JJJ due to I dont like adds and I dont like hearing the same song 20 times a day on a NO REPEAT WORK DAY yadda yadda crap......

Yes they swear and play songs with the F word in it and a lot of their veiws are a bit on the left wing side of things but I would rather listen to that than some add about furniture or nasal delivery systems for penile performance.

As for TV shows, Scrap heap challenge on ABC2, Tues and Thurs night Ramsays Kitchen, MASH everyday at 5pm if I can and then what ever Mrs Mc wants to watch, House, Bro's and Ho's etc.

[mcrover]

All these mentions of show I've never even heard of!

Are you blokes taking the mickey? Do these programmes actually exist? :o

The Shak is a kids show on in the afternoons, like totaly wild sort of science vs comon interest sort of show which is filmed at Dreamworld on the goldcoast.

My kids love it but because they live at their mums during the week I dont have to watch it:D

[Utemad]

MASH, MASH, NCIS, MASH, Lost, MASH.

That about sums it up.

[p38arover]

Is MASH still on TV?

Bring back F Troop, I say!

And The Goodies! :D

And Zorro (do you realise that the TV show Zorro with Guy Williams is 50 years old) :eek:

[Utemad]

MASH is on at 5pm Ch 7. Also on Foxtel but I don't waste my money on that.

However you can get all 11 seasons on DVD. Between my sister, dad and myself we have most of them covered.
I grew up with it. Best show ever!

[Panda]

F Troop was my favourite show!! One of the few series they didn't seem to repeat. What was the other good cowboys & Indian show that used to be on?


Is MASH still on TV?

Bring back F Troop, I say!

And The Goodies! :D

And Zorro (do you realise that the TV show Zorro with Guy Williams is 50 years old) :eek:

[dobbo]

F Troop was my favourite show!! One of the few series they didn't seem to repeat. What was the other good cowboys & Indian show that used to be on?



The Lone Ranger

[Pedro_The_Swift]

There hasnt been a good radio breaky host since Uncle Doug,,

and then putting him and Andrew Denton in the same room,,,

nothing comes close,,:banana:

[Tango51]

Well, media have to deal with a 'flakey' low IQ audience these days who can't concentrate and stay 'on topic':p ;)

TV shows that I enjoy: Boston Legal, Ramsey Nightmare Series, that travel cooking show with Paul Mercurio, Scrubs, The Chaser War On Everything, Good News show<whatever it's called> Two and a Half Men.
I liked Fraser when it was on.
Sometimes I watch SpicksnSpecks but it's patchy.

Commenting on cultures and humour, I think it's ridiculous to condemn or choose one as superior, there are some superb British shows and American ones too, but a plethora of absolute crap from both too.
Just the way it is I guess.

[4x4 MORE]

I really enjoy watching Simpsons,Seinfeld and That '70s Show:)

I have all the Episodes of Seinfeld on DVD..just need all the dvd's of the other tv shows:)

[p38arover]

MASH is on at 5pm Ch 7. Also on Foxtel but I don't waste my money on that.

However you can get all 11 seasons on DVD. Between my sister, dad and myself we have most of them covered.
I grew up with it. Best show ever!

I have the boxed set of the whole series that my son had bought. It sits in the cupboard, unloved.


Ones I try not to miss: Top Gear, Dr Who

I no longer bother with Top Gear. It's too often the same. I stopped when it went to Ch 9 and haven't bothered since even though it's on Foxtel.

I do like NCIS - the original, not the LA version.

[superquag]

Dr Who.
The last 3 Doctors have progressively re-generated the show...and this last one is getting interesting...
I reckon the Writers have hit their stride, lots of inter-connectiveness and new interpersonal dynamics.
Off-hand, I can't think of any American TV show that consistantly grabs my attention. - Too many 'movie-star' characters, with about as much 'depth'.
Yes, I know that TV is escapism, but their's is a mixture of laughable, bungling, indecisive (comedy/profound/idiotic) and taken to the ridiculous.

- A bit like Bollywood movies, but lacking the story-lines and talent. :angel:

Add Silent Witness, Raising the Dead, Heartbeat, Whitechapel, Borgen, Wallender (Original and Branagh's)

ABC's Catalyst. - Loved the "Cholesterol" ones...Indeed, the 'frothing-at-the-mouth' reactions from the Establishment were most entertaining...

But I generally settle for Dr Who, and any British docos on SBS/ABC.

[p38arover]

I'm not sure about the storylines in the latest Capaldi Dr. Who series.

[superquag]

Precarious, they are. Complex they will be, - be patient we must... :eek:

Some powerful tie-ups in this last episode, promises a new(er) approach... Refreshing to see the Dr being effectively bossed around by Clara, who I can see moving towards the pivot. More so as it's apparant that her romantic interest is heading 'Pink' and not Dark.
Imagine actually doing as he's told... - And not even married to her. :o