Favourite British shows? - Page 18

Duxxy · 07-16-2008, 10:25 AM

diamonds I have to disagree with you. I'm finding Ashes to Ashes to be so much better than Life on Mars. In LOM Sam Tyler is so serious and intense the only comedy comes from The Gov and his totally Un-PC staff. In ATA Alex's acerbic wit is hilarious. ie: walking into the squad room : "Good morning constructs" (FYI she knows that the entire crew are constructs of her sub-conscious thanks to Sam Tyler's detailed notes)
LOM is set in 1973 - with way better music. ATA is set in 1981 with the beginnings of punk.
I highly recommend both series.

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diamonds78 · 07-16-2008, 11:02 AM

Don't get me wrong I'll still be ordering Ashes to Ashes Season 2 on ebay and cant wait until it comes out next year. I liked Keeley Hawes in MI5 but I'm not keen on her in Ashes. Youre right Sam wasnt as funny but Life On Mars is just so original.

cablejockey · 07-16-2008, 11:14 AM

Coronation Street for me. A 40 odd year old soap about the lives and loves of very realistic people in the North of England.

diamonds78 · 07-16-2008, 11:28 AM

Do you get Coronation St there in Canada? We don't get it here what channel is it on?

Duxxy · 07-16-2008, 02:22 PM

we do get Corrie here it's on CBC we are about 9 months behind but we are still way ahead of Aus and NZ!

Where are you from diamonds?

I agree that LOM was totally original - which is why the American stations wanted it (too bad they ruined it)

diamonds78 · 07-16-2008, 03:12 PM

I'm from St. Helens which is between Liverpool and Manchester I moved over here when I was 19 so have been here over 10 years. Can't believe you get that. I remember going to Granada in high school and waiting for the cast of Corrie I got to meet Steve and I think it was Andy. Do you remember them they were a big deal in the early 90's. I'd pay extra to get more shows but you just cant get them.

07-16-2008, 10:25 AM	#171
Duxxy Vampires, Shmampires Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: looking for a deal on evilBay Posts: 5,630	Re: Favourite British shows? diamonds I have to disagree with you. I'm finding Ashes to Ashes to be so much better than Life on Mars. In LOM Sam Tyler is so serious and intense the only comedy comes from The Gov and his totally Un-PC staff. In ATA Alex's acerbic wit is hilarious. ie: walking into the squad room : "Good morning constructs" (FYI she knows that the entire crew are constructs of her sub-conscious thanks to Sam Tyler's detailed notes) LOM is set in 1973 - with way better music. ATA is set in 1981 with the beginnings of punk. I highly recommend both series. __________________ "Mom, I think without air and books we would surely die" ~ Meredith, 9

07-16-2008, 11:02 AM	#172
diamonds78 FORT Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 107	Re: Favourite British shows? Don't get me wrong I'll still be ordering Ashes to Ashes Season 2 on ebay and cant wait until it comes out next year. I liked Keeley Hawes in MI5 but I'm not keen on her in Ashes. Youre right Sam wasnt as funny but Life On Mars is just so original.

07-16-2008, 11:14 AM	#173
cablejockey FORT Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ontario canada Posts: 719	Re: Favourite British shows? Coronation Street for me. A 40 odd year old soap about the lives and loves of very realistic people in the North of England.

07-16-2008, 11:28 AM	#174
diamonds78 FORT Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 107	Re: Favourite British shows? Do you get Coronation St there in Canada? We don't get it here what channel is it on?

07-16-2008, 02:22 PM	#175
Duxxy Vampires, Shmampires Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: looking for a deal on evilBay Posts: 5,630	Re: Favourite British shows? we do get Corrie here it's on CBC we are about 9 months behind but we are still way ahead of Aus and NZ! Where are you from diamonds? I agree that LOM was totally original - which is why the American stations wanted it (too bad they ruined it) __________________ "Mom, I think without air and books we would surely die" ~ Meredith, 9

07-16-2008, 03:12 PM	#176
diamonds78 FORT Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 107	Re: Favourite British shows? I'm from St. Helens which is between Liverpool and Manchester I moved over here when I was 19 so have been here over 10 years. Can't believe you get that. I remember going to Granada in high school and waiting for the cast of Corrie I got to meet Steve and I think it was Andy. Do you remember them they were a big deal in the early 90's. I'd pay extra to get more shows but you just cant get them.