This time round we are doing TV and from looking at the lists there is no way there will be responses as soon as last nights. Not just TV, specifically TV that we like but the other has never watched. It was freaking difficult though because we both seem to watch the same things, maybe less so for Rachel because I lack an ability to stick with programmes further than 10 minutes most of the time unless I really like them. I look forward to it though.
So here goes a list of programmes and an episode I have chosen from each, not necessarily my favourite episode but sometimes the easiest to explain. Sometimes episodes become favourites on their ability to grow on previous things in series. I have put a likkle description of what the hell the programme is about.
1. Doctor Who.
You live in Cardiff and you have never seen it, that's almost tragic. Ok, I give in it might just be tragic in the context of me who loves it. Not quite as much as some people but I do. Am I right to presume people know about the Tardis (bigger inside, travels through time and space) and the Doctor (also travels through time and space on board the tardis). He has a companion who he takes along with him, this time its Martha (played by the woman off Law and Order apparently) although we don't really tend to see much of her. I think that's all you really need to know about that for this episode as this one is based more on one off characters. Also in this, try and spot places that you know.
Series 3, Episode 10 Blink.
2. Nighty Night.
Rather than try and explain this you are just getting the first episode deary. Its dark, its funny, its brilliant. Tip for watching is stick with it, its not Little Britain and you wont be laughing out loud from the outset but as you get used to it, it gets funnier. I think.
Series 1, Episode 1.
3. Garth Marenghi's Darkplace.
You know when you recommend something and you know that its either going to go down really well or the other person is going to hate it, well this one is very much like that. I don't want to say too much, I will get Garth do the talking for me. Let me just say now that this programme has some of the best writing and special effects I have ever seen in a medical drama. Also the theme tune is amazing, I think I might even make it my ringtone.
Series 1, Episode 5 Scotch Mist.
4. Torchwood.
Right we are heading back to 'post 2005 time travel drama' but without the time travel. Torchwood is set in Cardiff as there is a rift in time and space there which aliens and technology can come through. Torchwood go round collecting the things 'to arm themselves for the 21st century because that when everything changes" apparently. Things you need to know, Captain Jack (The Barrowman) is in charge, he used to travel around with The Doctor but doesn't anymore. Gwen (welsh, dark hair) has a boyfriend called Rhys but she is having an affair with Owen (sounds like Alfred in batman). Lisa was Ianto's (the welsh bloke) girlfriend until she got turned into a Cyberwoman (like the shiny cyberman from the lecture the other day but with boobs) but Torchwood killed her, also him and Jack have something going on. I think that's it.
Series 1, Episode 6, Countrycide.
5. Green Wing.
Hospital based programme again. First episode again. I got bored of explaining can you tell.
Series 1, Episode 1, Caroline's First Day.
There we go Rachel, get watching. I hope you enjoy!!
Television and New Things,
t xx
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