'Upstairs Downstairs' BBC1 Sunday Night

[kate1970]

Loved watching the return of this last night, perfect Sunday night TV.
Look forward to watching the other episodes.
Would be intersting to see tho, if 'Downtown Abbey' was on the other side, which would get the most viewers?

[hettyketty]

I watched Upstairs Downstairs when it was on a few months ago and enjoyed it. Last night I watched half an hour and just couldn't get into it so turned FX on for True Blood, completely differnt show all together! Downton Abbey is wonderful, I think it would win easy against Upstairs Downstairs.

[melanieb]

I thought it was abysmal and won't be tuning in to it again.

[mick the miller]

I thought it was abysmal and won't be tuning in to it again.

What was it ,? the characters ,the plot, etc,
I didn,t watch it,would have to catch up on I ,Player.
Liked the first series though.

[Sir knight]

I turned it over too, the actors just didn't fit somehow, unfortunately as we were looking forward to the new show.

We really enjoyed the Midwives programme, lets just hope it returns again soon.

[Qwackerz]

I love it,great classic period drama....

There is one called "The Grand",modern with a plethera of well know actor/esses set around the 1920s following the staff and guests of a luxury hotel in Manchester....

Another Gem iv recently been watching is "Enemy At The Door",set around the German ocupancy of Gurnsey durring ww2 and the exploits the locals towards them....

[kate1970]

I love it,great classic period drama....

There is one called "The Grand",modern with a plethera of well know actor/esses set around the 1920s following the staff and guests of a luxury hotel in Manchester....

Another Gem iv recently been watching is "Enemy At The Door",set around the German ocupancy of Gurnsey durring ww2 and the exploits the locals towards them....

I remember 'The Grand' being on, but never watched it
Wonder if it's available to watch on line?.. have just found it on 'YouTube'

[hettyketty]

I turned it over too, the actors just didn't fit somehow, unfortunately as we were looking forward to the new show.

We really enjoyed the Midwives programme, lets just hope it returns again soon.

I really enjoyed Call The Midwife and was so pleased Chummy married her Policeman and didn't let her mother ruin it. I hope they make another series too

[pedoja]

I enjoyed Upstairs Downstairs when it was on previously. This episode just didn't 'hit the spot' I found it boring and pointless.

[chirpy cockney]

I really enjoyed Call The Midwife and was so pleased Chummy married her Policeman and didn't let her mother ruin it. I hope they make another series too

Yes, I enjoyed this Sunday night cosy viewing programme but did you notice Miranda said she had been 'tasked' to do something or other? How old are the people writing the programme? Do they really think people were 'tasked' in the ninteeen fifties??

[Qwackerz]

I remember 'The Grand' being on, but never watched it
Wonder if it's available to watch on line?.. have just found it on 'YouTube'

I couldnt find it on Youtube....

[pedoja]

Yes, I enjoyed this Sunday night cosy viewing programme but did you notice Miranda said she had been 'tasked' to do something or other? How old are the people writing the programme? Do they really think people were 'tasked' in the ninteeen fifties??

Are you sure they didn't say ASKED?

[seivad]

I don't ever recall task being used as a verb in the 50s.

I liked the review in The Telegraph:

"Fortunately, for any men forced to watch Call the Midwife, I do have a drinking game that might help.

For a highly pleasant hour, simply take a slug of booze whenever any of the following things happen:

1) A woman keels over while hanging out the washing;

2) Chummy (Miranda Hart) looks as if she’s going to do something badly, but then does it well;

3) Gruff old Sister Evangelina (Pam Ferris) reveals an unexpectedly soft side;

4) The dialogue contains a weird anachronism – for example last night’s use of “task” as a verb;

5) Sister Julienne (Jenny Agutter) gives Jenny a solemn little sermon about her duty to the community;

6) Vanessa Redgrave’s voice-over explains that love is very important.

One word of warning, mind you: go easy on the last two or you’ll be paralytic by nine o’clock."

[sunbeams7]

Can someone explain to me the fascination with these programs ,whenever I see a huge mansion I cant help but wonder on who,s misery were they built,same with vast churches,yes they are fabulous examples of architecture,but at what cost?
Most of the massive estates were built on slavery,sugar,rubber. cotton etc so I fail to see the romance and the attitude of these "Landowners" to their workers has to be read to be believed

[chirpy cockney]

I don't ever recall task being used as a verb in the 50s.

I liked the review in The Telegraph:

"Fortunately, for any men forced to watch Call the Midwife, I do have a drinking game that might help.

For a highly pleasant hour, simply take a slug of booze whenever any of the following things happen:

1) A woman keels over while hanging out the washing;

2) Chummy (Miranda Hart) looks as if she’s going to do something badly, but then does it well;

3) Gruff old Sister Evangelina (Pam Ferris) reveals an unexpectedly soft side;

4) The dialogue contains a weird anachronism – for example last night’s use of “task” as a verb;

5) Sister Julienne (Jenny Agutter) gives Jenny a solemn little sermon about her duty to the community;

6) Vanessa Redgrave’s voice-over explains that love is very important.

One word of warning, mind you: go easy on the last two or you’ll be paralytic by nine o’clock."

What a brilliant review and all too much like in our house, I must show it to my husband. Well done for posting that Sev, thank you

[pedoja]

It's just as well that we are not all the same.

My hubby really enjoyed watching the programme as I did too. We also enjoy watching Downton and Wild at Heart.

[ex more]

I love it,great classic period drama....

There is one called "The Grand",modern with a plethera of well know actor/esses set around the 1920s following the staff and guests of a luxury hotel in Manchester....

Another Gem iv recently been watching is "Enemy At The Door",set around the German ocupancy of Gurnsey durring ww2 and the exploits the locals towards them....

"Enemy At The Door" was brilliant.
Does anybody recall a drama series about two brothers on opposite sides during English Civil War

[seivad]

It's just as well that we are not all the same.

My hubby really enjoyed watching the programme as I did too. We also enjoy watching Downton and Wild at Heart.

Hubby enjoyed the first series of Downton, but the not the second series. Too soppy and predictable he thought.

The new "Upstairs Downstairs" is dire. I just couldn't watch it.

[pedoja]

The new "Upstairs Downstairs" is dire. I just couldn't watch it.

I agree..... I had to move out of the Lounge and log onto Q because I couldn't sit and watch Upstairs Downstairs

[kate1970]

I couldnt find it on Youtube....

I just put 'The Grand' TV series in the 'search' bar on the site, think its the same programme? from about 97/98?http://youtu.be/c1lKnb3Sx7c

Not sure if the whole series is on there, but worth a look, i missed it the 1st time it was on, maybe a sign 'of getting older' wanting to watch it now

[Qwackerz]

Thanks Kate....

Heres another gem of mine....

[Nomad]

Who remembers Bluey? Crime drama at its best.

[hettyketty]

Bluey, don't remember it.

http://www.classicaustraliantv.com/bluey.htm


Talking of crime series, remember Juliet Bravo?

[mick the miller]

Who remembers Bluey? Crime drama at its best.

Yes of course I do , where the bad guy,s would alway,s indicate in a car chase with the police. Good stuff

[Nomad]

Yes of course I do , where the bad guy,s would alway,s indicate in a car chase with the police. Good stuff

I recall with fondness a scene where he's chasing a chap through a tunnel, turns a corner and is faced with two possible ways to go. He shout "You'll never get away, you know," to which his quarry replies "Oh yes I will!" Our hero then knows which route to take to conclude the chase with success.

[AndyK]

I recall with fondness a scene where he's chasing a chap through a tunnel, turns a corner and is faced with two possible ways to go. He shout "You'll never get away, you know," to which his quarry replies "Oh yes I will!" Our hero then knows which route to take to conclude the chase with success.

I remember Lucky Grills being interviewed ( over the phone) on Radio City.
He had become an icon for what's worse in television and the interviewer certainly took the pi$$. Mr Grills gave as good as he got and came-over as a really nice guy ! This was more than 35 years ago, so you will nderstand that it made a lasting impression