Christmas TV 2020
- Thread starter DigiDuino
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Not great is it I like eastenders and strictly that's about it
is it a new Mrs brown boys for Xmas day that might be OK after all the prosecco 
emmer_moans
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Christmas TV scheduling just isn't what it used to be.
coconochanel
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same old tit then as usual, I'll be watching netflix after we've played some games.
Miss Havisham
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I nice reminder of why I don’t I longer watch the BBC
Practically Perfect
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I will still buy the Radio times though and go through it with a highlighter - just isn't Christmas if I dont.
under the ivy
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Probably won't watch any of it - I'll put a Netflix series on when I get in bed later at night like I always do.
NightCircus
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It's generally appalling but for me the one bright spot is Matthew Bourne's ballet The Red Shoes, on BBC2 Christmas Day. I have wanted to see that for years.
Pambo
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This thread put me in mind of 'Some Mothers Do Ave Em' with Michael Crawford (that and he turned up on Strictly on Saturday).
I saw one of the Christmas special repeats last year, and while not one for PC sensibilities, I got to admit that it made uncomfortable viewing for me. Like, Frank wasn't just Laurel & Hardy stupid, but a child in a man's body. This was a guy with learning difficulties or something more going on than just a lack of smarts. What really did it for me was poor Betty in tears on Christmas Eve with her house and Christmas tree destroyed and Frank just standing there uncomfortably with her broken-hearted. Man, I didn't see the comedy, I just felt for her!
Like I say, not one to retroactively get upset at comedy of its time, but that show felt like serving up the mentally challenged kid for laughs, and felt cruel.
I saw one of the Christmas special repeats last year, and while not one for PC sensibilities, I got to admit that it made uncomfortable viewing for me. Like, Frank wasn't just Laurel & Hardy stupid, but a child in a man's body. This was a guy with learning difficulties or something more going on than just a lack of smarts. What really did it for me was poor Betty in tears on Christmas Eve with her house and Christmas tree destroyed and Frank just standing there uncomfortably with her broken-hearted. Man, I didn't see the comedy, I just felt for her!
Like I say, not one to retroactively get upset at comedy of its time, but that show felt like serving up the mentally challenged kid for laughs, and felt cruel.
Gingercream
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Anyone looking forward to anything in particular or watching anything that’s good?
I love that movie and I can't bear Christmas without Kevin! I also liked the story 'Last Christmas'! There are many Christmas movies on Netflix so I'm sure you'll find something for you!
calmyourritas
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Misssj80
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I'm looking forward to Call the Midwife, Ghosts Christmas special, All creatures great and Small and Christmas at the Castle, the Warwick castle episode as I live in Warwick! Reading that back it does make me sound like an old lady
Thelmachops
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I am quite upset that the Wizard of Oz is only on Sky Cinema and nowhere else!
Gingercream
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Oooh I do like the call the midwife Christmas special!
kittypaws
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I’m from Warwick too so also looking forward to the Warwick castle episodeI'm looking forward to Call the Midwife, Ghosts Christmas special, All creatures great and Small and Christmas at the Castle, the Warwick castle episode as I live in Warwick! Reading that back it does make me sound like an old lady
cosmo girl
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That's a shame because not everyone has Sky or Nertflix. Always remember watching the Wizard Of Oz at Christmas.
calmyourritas
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I’m upset Muppets Christmas Carol isn’t on?! What is this blasphemy?
Gingercream
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It’s on Disney plus so they’re probably wanting to keep it for their subscribers