Yep only 5 episodes this time. Disappointing to say the least (still good to watch though)
that was a short run. I was also disappointed to see less of the 'big' confrontations of previous series - the only possible one this series was scuppered when the police didn't show up and the sheriffs ended up running away!
also, the debtors now almost always ask the cameras to leave, and whereas early series you used to still get the audio (presumably from a device the sheriffs had on their person) this has also stopped in this series. Maybe was shaky legal grounds to record others on that basis.
hope they get their mojo back and find some angrier non-payers for the next series
I suppose they would be on dodgy legal ground if the enforcers used those secret lapel cameras like some of the cop shows use, there's nothing that pisses off a miscreant more than a camerman taking a record of their inglorious comeuppance.
The number of pixelated heads is also an annoyance, it's not up to the confrontation quotient of previous episodes.
This might seem really daft. I know they repeating series 3 this week but I am sure before that they didn't blur their faces as they have on the repeats
This might seem really daft. I know they repeating series 3 this week but I am sure before that they didn't blur their faces as they have on the repeats
Possibly something to do with how long they had permission from the person to allow them to show it.
Have noticed it on things like traffic cops repeats, if they are a few years old faces are blurred out
I'm sorry to have to say that I believe the days of "Sheriffs" are now over.
Having to blur-out peoples faces, the camera always being asked to leave and the fact that they now have to write to the debtor 7 days (or whatever the period is) telling them they'll be coming to see them, have all contributed to this no longer really being a viable show.
It's a great pity. The original shows, seen for the first time, were excellent!
Having to blur-out peoples faces, the camera always being asked to leave and the fact that they now have to write to the debtor 7 days (or whatever the period is) telling them they'll be coming to see them, have all contributed to this no longer really being a viable show.
So the law has changed has it? If that's the case then like you say it's going to be a bit pointless even having Sherrifs if they can't catch debtors by surprise! Dodgy businesses must be rejoicing at the news!
So the law has changed has it? If that's the case then like you say it's going to be a bit pointless even having Sherrifs if they can't catch debtors by surprise! Dodgy businesses must be rejoicing at the news!
Yes, the law was changed last year. The Sheriffs (and probably any other debt collectors) now have to write to the debtor and give them seven days notice that they are coming to see them to collect what's owed. So, this means the element of surprise has now completely gone.
I'm sorry to have to say that I believe the days of "Sheriffs" are now over.
Having to blur-out peoples faces, the camera always being asked to leave and the fact that they now have to write to the debtor 7 days (or whatever the period is) telling them they'll be coming to see them, have all contributed to this no longer really being a viable show.
It's a great pity. The original shows, seen for the first time, were excellent!
Not quite true. They are sent a letter giving them 7 days to pay or else face recovery action,they dont get a letter then telling them sheriffs are coming.
This used to be one of my fave programmes, but watching the 1st of the new run this morning...just boring. The last series was similar, less and less 'action' or 'aggro' and more boring cases where the cameras were sent away and nothing much happens.
Think this will be the last series - much as I hate to say it, 'Can't Pay We'll Take It Away' on ch5 is much more fun to watch.
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Yep only 5 episodes this time. Disappointing to say the least (still good to watch though)
that was a short run. I was also disappointed to see less of the 'big' confrontations of previous series - the only possible one this series was scuppered when the police didn't show up and the sheriffs ended up running away!
also, the debtors now almost always ask the cameras to leave, and whereas early series you used to still get the audio (presumably from a device the sheriffs had on their person) this has also stopped in this series. Maybe was shaky legal grounds to record others on that basis.
hope they get their mojo back and find some angrier non-payers for the next series
The number of pixelated heads is also an annoyance, it's not up to the confrontation quotient of previous episodes.
The narrator certainly earns his dosh on this show, it's endless.
Possibly something to do with how long they had permission from the person to allow them to show it.
Have noticed it on things like traffic cops repeats, if they are a few years old faces are blurred out
Having to blur-out peoples faces, the camera always being asked to leave and the fact that they now have to write to the debtor 7 days (or whatever the period is) telling them they'll be coming to see them, have all contributed to this no longer really being a viable show.
It's a great pity. The original shows, seen for the first time, were excellent!
So the law has changed has it? If that's the case then like you say it's going to be a bit pointless even having Sherrifs if they can't catch debtors by surprise! Dodgy businesses must be rejoicing at the news!
Yes, the law was changed last year. The Sheriffs (and probably any other debt collectors) now have to write to the debtor and give them seven days notice that they are coming to see them to collect what's owed. So, this means the element of surprise has now completely gone.
Not quite true. They are sent a letter giving them 7 days to pay or else face recovery action,they dont get a letter then telling them sheriffs are coming.
Think this will be the last series - much as I hate to say it, 'Can't Pay We'll Take It Away' on ch5 is much more fun to watch.
Uncle Fester
Yes it is.
Was just going the ask that question,nice to have it back.
Yes, so I've noticed!
Can't they wear go pro cameras? 90% the cameraman is asked to leave. Can't pay on channel 5 is miles better.