UK vs US

Copper · **Superhero Extraordinaire**

UK vs US

Andromeda · ***Proud House-Owner***

Hard to judge since some of my 205 channels are UK TV

Aodan · Teiam Member

I thought for the most part television on either side was pretty comparable? Cept you guys have better shows most of the time. A lot of the shows over here that people drool all over are simply knock offs (mostly poorly done) of shows you guys already have.
([/end buttkissing])

I'm not a big TV watcher either way. My experience with UK television is limited to what was available in the hotels we were in. While there wasn't too much on generally speaking. I was introduced to My Family, and Graham Norton, and the boy and I got heavily involved in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series... While I have the 205 channels, one of the channels in heavy rotation is the BBC..

I didn't vote, but yeah. That's my answer.

What were the silly Americans saying they disliked so much?

-- Edited by Aodan at 16:07, 2005-05-20

Copper · **Superhero Extraordinaire**

They muttered something about public access tv, and how the BBC is akin to it...

I switched off then and started humming the national anthem to myself..

Short Santa · **For entertainment purposes only!**

TV is bad - since Mrs. Santa has been away I've honestly not switched it on, preferring to get my edutainment through the radio (Radio 4 ROCKS - bet thats not been said here before in such a macho way) and t'interweb - simple, have not missed a single thing.

NateO · Vice JDK and Man of the People

quote:
Originally posted by: Andromeda
"Hard to judge since some of my 205 channels are UK TV "

Er, this is a no-brainer, mates.

Copper · **Superhero Extraordinaire**

Methinks this poll is tipped in US favour due to the sheer volume of americans on the bored board...

NateO · Vice JDK and Man of the People

I would think there are actually more members here hailing from the 'EU'.

When is England going to share currency with France again? They could use some help with their military as well!

One aspect of American TV that I don't like is that U.S.-based Olympic coverage is very weak.

-- Edited by NateO at 19:30, 2005-05-20

ddvmor · **I am the Jammie King!**

Given that a good proportion of our prime-time stuff seems to have been imported from the States, that's a tricky one to answer.

Would it be fair to say that because our TV execs only pick the'cream' of US TV, we have better TV.

The only non-repeat stuff that I consider to be great is the Simpsons and Dr Who. One from each side of the pond.

That said, the repeats of Deadwood on Sky One are fantastic.

Oh yeah - and I get about 200 odd channels with my Sky package, most of which is dross so I'm not sure we can play the 'Quality over Quantity' card!

NateO · Vice JDK and Man of the People

I don't actually watch much tv, mostly sports. But I'd have to give a mention to:

1) X-Files (which can be crap sometimes)
2) CSI
3) Law & Order (original format)

Aodan · Teiam Member

quote:
Originally posted by: ddvmor
"Given that a good proportion of our prime-time stuff seems to have been imported from the States, that's a tricky one to answer.
"

That's what I mean - it would seem that now-a-days things are pretty much even on either side. You get our stuff, and we try to mimic your stuff and fail horrifically!

If you're looking for a lot of choice - on EITHER side - and all you have is a basic tv package (don't know how they do it over there) you'll probably be hard pressed to find something that you enjoy watching. When you pay for the 200 channels, there's still nothing really worth watching, but at least you've got more choice of nothing to watch.

-- Edited by Aodan at 23:56, 2005-05-20

ddvmor · **I am the Jammie King!**

Well said, that girl!

Shall we ban telly?

Copper · **Superhero Extraordinaire**

Would you ever see an Oscar winning actor on an American soap? No. But when it comes to Coronation Street (which is terrific), they are pounding the door down.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/4337079.stm

Gandalf in Corrie??? Now tell me that isn't cool!!!

ddvmor · **I am the Jammie King!**

Copp... That isn't cool.

Aodan · Teiam Member

I love Sir Ian McKellen but that woudln't get me to watch a soap

And I won't defend american soap operas because there is nothing to defend

ddvmor · **I am the Jammie King!**

Question is, will the Master of Magnetism use his mutant powers to destroy the Rovers Return? or will he just wave his staff around and make doom laden predictions?

NateO · Vice JDK and Man of the People

quote:
Originally posted by: Aodan
"If you're looking for a lot of choice - on EITHER side - and all you have is a basic tv package (don't know how they do it over there) you'll probably be hard pressed to find something that you enjoy watching."

Hmmm, uncut, uncensored, Chris Rock on Comedy Central was pretty good last Saturday night.

JonnyStead · **"I'm Lois!"**

Frasier, seinfeld, M*A*S*H, etc all good US telly -

Black Adder, Have I got news for you, Dr Who - all good UK telly -

Some nonsense about garlic and onions - french telly -

Answers the question I guess - (Spent the day yeasterday with irritating ungrateful french people - not good)

bonniepirateanne · Date: May 29, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Copper
"Methinks this poll is tipped in US favour due to the sheer volume of americans on the bored board...
"

yeah our american representation falls shorter than the brits.. however, i voted for american, if i'm bored, i just have to flick thru all of them and that gives me hours of entertainment on it's own

ddvmor · **I am the Jammie King!**

Is seems that Jerry got to hear of our dicussions and would like to have his 2 cents worth!

See. When we speak... the world listens!

JonnyStead · **"I'm Lois!"**

How can a man that rich - look that rough?