I enjoyed the episode. Birds of a Feather has always been about gentle laughs rather than rolling-on-the-floor. I'm not sure if we need another child of the Birds cropping up but Naomi looks interesting - more so than Garth - even though she only appeared for one scene. I guess Travis' strop was for one episode only but I liked Tracey's revenge.
Last weeks episode was brilliant. I haven't watched tonights episode but from what I hear theres a bit of a twist in terms of Dorien's character. From what I've read it seems like they've just done it for the sake of it. But hopefully it is played out well.
One thing I HAVE to say about this series is the appalling scheduling by ITV. For the third week in a row now its been up against HUGE competition from BBC One. Tonight was EastEnders, last week was Miranda and the week before was something else.
Have ITV given up on the show, or did they just expect the series to be a huge ratings winner? It would seem not. I can't imagine that it'll be axed but I do think ratings will stay around 3m.
ITV really need to move it into a better slot for series 3 and they need to promote it a lot more. It's still a funny show and the trio work so well.
It's not as good as the original series. I think it could be as good, but being on ITV and the adverts make the episode just over 20 mins. There's no time to develop a good plot like there was on BBC one. As soon as you get into it, it's over! I remember they used to have hour long specials which were really good. I really wish that it was back on bbc one. ITV have cheapened it.
Last weeks episode was brilliant. I haven't watched tonights episode but from what I hear theres a bit of a twist in terms of Dorien's character. From what I've read it seems like they've just done it for the sake of it. But hopefully it is played out well.
One thing I HAVE to say about this series is the appalling scheduling by ITV. For the third week in a row now its been up against HUGE competition from BBC One. Tonight was EastEnders, last week was Miranda and the week before was something else.
Have ITV given up on the show, or did they just expect the series to be a huge ratings winner? It would seem not. I can't imagine that it'll be axed but I do think ratings will stay around 3m.
ITV really need to move it into a better slot for series 3 and they need to promote it a lot more. It's still a funny show and the trio work so well.
They've had a bit of a bad luck in that this week and on 22nd January BBC One have moved EastEnders to clash with Birds of a Feather - ITV didn't expect it to be there. The only option with episode two was to air it on a different day. Episode One might have done better with a stronger lead in.
lovely no Garth.
the major hole when they mention Garthy went to boarding school. Given his current mannerisms was that borstal ? I expected him to turn up in the 9pm show
it was much more watchable tonight very emotional I think they handled the fact dorien had a child the best they could considering in the old series she stated over and how she never had a child and glad she didn't as it would ruin her figure etc.
but suspect its going to get slaughtered up against East Enders
I really enjoyed tonight's episode, much better than last weeks. it was nice for them to show that's it's not always about laugh out loud moments, but also those nice moments, eight light humor.
My favourite episode so far. Mostly because for the majority of the time it was just the 3 leading ladies sat about talking. Just how I remember the original.
Agree with others about the scheduling. I think this is the second time it has been up against Eastenders.
it was much more watchable tonight very emotional I think they handled the fact dorien had a child the best they could considering in the old series she stated over and how she never had a child and glad she didn't as it would ruin her figure etc.
She did say in one episode that she would have liked to have had one but couldn't for medical reasons (Maybe if they bring it back up they could say due to compilations with the pregnancy/birth she couldn't have another one?)
Guess that makes last nights all the more sad the one she did have she gave up
I haven't watched last nights episode yet go it to watch on Sky+.
I was a massive fan of the original series and still watch it on Drama channel when I can in the afternoon. I know we shouldn't compare as people grow up etc but this new series I just can't enjoy that much, I am cringing more than anything.
They seem to remember the characters way except Garth!! Original Garth was intelligent, and last week they made him out to be stupid, and have they forgotten that he got married to Kimberly and they had a child together??!! If they make new series of old shows they do need to get things right.
I really enjoyed last nights episode but can anyone tell me why Travis was acting like an idiot? He's not normally like that
I don't think he was being an idiot; more just a normal, self-centered teenage boy. The scenes with him and Tracey underlined the episode theme of motherhood.
I know the Dorien storyline was a total retcon, but I thought it was very nicely written and acted.
I don't remember Garthy being so stupid in the 90s. He used to come across quite mature too. This one acts too much like a immature fool.
I loved the emotional ending.
I don't remember Garthy being so stupid in the 90s. He used to come across quite mature too. This one acts too much like a immature fool.
I loved the emotional ending.
He wasn't even this stupid in the last series never mind the 90s lol.
Agreed, back to similar quality of the last series.
It's strange as they did an episode of. It Going Out on a plane for the series that's just ended and that was the worst episode of the run. Seems sitcoms on planes don't work.
That episode was awful. I think I only laughed once during it.
Didn't realise it was Frances Ruffelle of Eurovision fame.
The Travis storyline was a waste of time. Oh yeah, my son's not normal so stroppy but I'll humiliate him until he says sorry instead of finding out why. Just more of Tracey's depressive/oppressive character,
I don't think he was being an idiot; more just a normal, self-centered teenage boy. The scenes with him and Tracey underlined the episode theme of motherhood.
I know the Dorien storyline was a total retcon, but I thought it was very nicely written and acted.
I agree.
It was also nice to have a rare scene with Sharon & Dorien where Sharon didn't take the piss (when Dorien was waiting for her daughter at the window) I was waiting for the punchline, but thankfully it didn't come. Was nice to see.
I haven't watched last nights episode yet go it to watch on Sky+.
I was a massive fan of the original series and still watch it on Drama channel when I can in the afternoon. I know we shouldn't compare as people grow up etc but this new series I just can't enjoy that much, I am cringing more than anything.
They seem to remember the characters way except Garth!! Original Garth was intelligent, and last week they made him out to be stupid, and have they forgotten that he got married to Kimberly and they had a child together??!! If they make new series of old shows they do need to get things right.
I was a big fan of the original series and the new one is ok, but not a patch on the old one.
Totally agree regarding Garth. One line could solve the mystery regarding Kimberly and baby!
I thought Thursday's episode was the funniest one this series so far. I really liked the whole Pearly Queen sub-plot and Dorian coming to terms with having a 50 year old daughter was great fun!
I thought Thursday's episode was the funniest one this series so far. I really liked the whole Pearly Queen sub-plot and Dorian coming to terms with having a 50 year old daughter was great fun!
I enjoyed it too, it was a bit more like the old days.
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One thing I HAVE to say about this series is the appalling scheduling by ITV. For the third week in a row now its been up against HUGE competition from BBC One. Tonight was EastEnders, last week was Miranda and the week before was something else.
Have ITV given up on the show, or did they just expect the series to be a huge ratings winner? It would seem not. I can't imagine that it'll be axed but I do think ratings will stay around 3m.
ITV really need to move it into a better slot for series 3 and they need to promote it a lot more. It's still a funny show and the trio work so well.
Frances Ruffelle (Naomi) is in three episodes this series.
They've had a bit of a bad luck in that this week and on 22nd January BBC One have moved EastEnders to clash with Birds of a Feather - ITV didn't expect it to be there. The only option with episode two was to air it on a different day. Episode One might have done better with a stronger lead in.
the major hole when they mention Garthy went to boarding school. Given his current mannerisms was that borstal ? I expected him to turn up in the 9pm show
it was much more watchable tonight very emotional I think they handled the fact dorien had a child the best they could considering in the old series she stated over and how she never had a child and glad she didn't as it would ruin her figure etc.
but suspect its going to get slaughtered up against East Enders
Agree with others about the scheduling. I think this is the second time it has been up against Eastenders.
She did say in one episode that she would have liked to have had one but couldn't for medical reasons (Maybe if they bring it back up they could say due to compilations with the pregnancy/birth she couldn't have another one?)
Guess that makes last nights all the more sad the one she did have she gave up
I was a massive fan of the original series and still watch it on Drama channel when I can in the afternoon. I know we shouldn't compare as people grow up etc but this new series I just can't enjoy that much, I am cringing more than anything.
They seem to remember the characters way except Garth!! Original Garth was intelligent, and last week they made him out to be stupid, and have they forgotten that he got married to Kimberly and they had a child together??!! If they make new series of old shows they do need to get things right.
I don't think he was being an idiot; more just a normal, self-centered teenage boy. The scenes with him and Tracey underlined the episode theme of motherhood.
I know the Dorien storyline was a total retcon, but I thought it was very nicely written and acted.
I loved the emotional ending.
He wasn't even this stupid in the last series never mind the 90s lol.
That episode was awful. I think I only laughed once during it.
The Travis storyline was a waste of time. Oh yeah, my son's not normal so stroppy but I'll humiliate him until he says sorry instead of finding out why. Just more of Tracey's depressive/oppressive character,
I agree.
It was also nice to have a rare scene with Sharon & Dorien where Sharon didn't take the piss (when Dorien was waiting for her daughter at the window) I was waiting for the punchline, but thankfully it didn't come. Was nice to see.
I was a big fan of the original series and the new one is ok, but not a patch on the old one.
Totally agree regarding Garth. One line could solve the mystery regarding Kimberly and baby!
I enjoyed it too, it was a bit more like the old days.