The Pillars of the Earth (Canada / US Pace)

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  • BuddyBontheNetBuddyBontheNet Posts: 28,157
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    MoreTears wrote: »
    I think that silly remark tells us all we need to know about where you are coming from.:rolleyes:

    And no, it will no doubt be a lot more popular in Britain given the subject matter.

    What's with the sarcastic rolling eye smiley? :confused:

    It is well known that US viewers love this kind of historical romp, especially when lots of actors are British.

    When C4 shows it in the UK, I doubt it will be nearly as popular.

    If you are implying I am some kind of troll, then check out some of my other posts, as you would be way off the mark.
  • MoreTearsMoreTears Posts: 7,025
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    What's with the sarcastic rolling eye smiley? :confused:

    It is well known that US viewers love this kind of historical romp, especially when lots of actors are British.

    You called it "tosh" and immediately followed that up with "Americans will love it." If you weren't TRYING to communicate the insulting idea that "Americans love tosh" you really didn't do a good job of making it apparent what you were trying to communicate.
    When C4 shows it in the UK, I doubt it will be nearly as popular.

    (1) The show is being aired in the US by an extremely obscure subscription channel that isn't even available in 90% of American homes. By contrast, how many homes in the UK don't have access to Channel 4? The premiere of the show was watched by fewer than 700,000 people in the US. I guarantee you that despite the UK having only one-fifth the population of the US, Pillars is going to be watched by more than 700,000 people in Britain.

    (2) Now on top of the above we are talking about a show whose subject matter is something from English history, not American history.

    (3) And on top of what I noted in point (2) add this: while there are parts of English history that Americans can get interested in because certain events or people have larger than life reputations (like Henry VIII, hence The Tudors TV series), cathedral building in 12th century England is both subject matter and a time period that leaves most Americans yawning, especially if warfare is absent.
  • BuddyBontheNetBuddyBontheNet Posts: 28,157
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    MoreTears wrote: »
    You called it "tosh" and immediately followed that up with "Americans will love it." If you weren't TRYING to communicate the insulting idea that "Americans love tosh" you really didn't do a good job of making it apparent what you were trying to communicate.



    (1) The show is being aired in the US by an extremely obscure subscription channel that isn't even available in 90% of American homes. By contrast, how many homes in the UK don't have access to Channel 4? The premiere of the show was watched by fewer than 700,000 people in the US. I guarantee you that despite the UK having only one-fifth the population of the US, Pillars is going to be watched by more than 700,000 people in Britain.

    (2) Now on top of the above we are talking about a show whose subject matter is something from English history, not American history.

    (3) And on top of what I noted in point (2) add this: while there are parts of English history that Americans can get interested in because certain events or people have larger than life reputations (like Henry VIII, hence The Tudors TV series), cathedral building in 12th century England is both subject matter and a time period that leaves most Americans yawning, especially if warfare is absent.

    Good grief, lighten up a bit. I don't need a lecture from you. This thread is about a TV drama series based on a best selling novel, not some life or death matter. I'm sorry I ever bothered posting. Looking at some of your other posts, it's clear you have all the facts about TV worldwide at your finger tips and are far more knowledgeable about such things. I bow to your superior knowledge and now I'm going to relax and enjoy the rest of my Sunday.

    PS 'Tosh' can be good or bad. ;)
  • MoreTearsMoreTears Posts: 7,025
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    Good grief, lighten up a bit. I don't need a lecture from you. This thread is about a TV drama series based on a best selling novel, not some life or death matter. I'm sorry I ever bothered posting. Looking at some of your other posts, it's clear you have all the facts about TV worldwide at your finger tips and are far more knowledgeable about such things. I bow to your superior knowledge and now I'm going to relax and enjoy the rest of my Sunday.

    PS 'Tosh' can be good or bad. ;)

    Hey, I just answered your questions, and yes, I took the time to explain my position thoroughly and -- I hoped -- persuasively. And you respond by objecting to being "lectured?"

    No wonder people on DS who disagree usually just tell each other to go pound sand. A lot less time and bother involved.:)
  • BuddyBontheNetBuddyBontheNet Posts: 28,157
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    MoreTears wrote: »
    Hey, I just answered your questions, and yes, I took the time to explain my position thoroughly and -- I hoped -- persuasively. And you respond by objecting to being "lectured?"

    No wonder people on DS who disagree usually just tell each other to go pound sand. A lot less time and bother involved.:)


    I only asked one question and yes, I objected to being lectured. Perhaps you are not aware of the tone of your posts on occasions and we are both lacking in message board communication skills. I've not been accused of making silly remarks before, but there's always a first time.

    I think your experience of DS is very different from mine and if you'd bothered to look at my posting history (like I did with yours), you'd see I am not in the habit of telling people to 'go pound sand' and am quite at home having a reasoned discussion about the topic of choice.

    TBH I've got better things to do than continue this discussion, so I won't be replying to any other posts you make on this subject. Hope you find someone else to argue with soon.
  • GrecomaniaGrecomania Posts: 19,580
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    Anyway, it's departing quite a bit from the book now. Which isn't that bad a thing. Mauds character certainly a lot different, if I remember rightly.
  • KennyTKennyT Posts: 20,700
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    Well, I'm enjoying it!

    K
  • Gott Sei DankGott Sei Dank Posts: 114
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    KennyT wrote: »
    Well, I'm enjoying it!

    K

    Me Too

    I think they should have gone for the proper mini series feel with 4 x 90min episodes rather than stretch it out with 8 episodes.
  • KennyTKennyT Posts: 20,700
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    Anybody else still watching? Bit of a shock ending to ep V...

    K
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 5,737
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    I am but this week's episode is still not available! Cant find it aywhere! It usually isnt this late in appearing!
  • welwynrosewelwynrose Posts: 33,666
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    anyone found this yet
  • KennyTKennyT Posts: 20,700
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    Nope, nothing yet. EZTV normally puts it up later on Sundays, so I'll wait until then before doing a wider search...

    K
  • Matt DMatt D Posts: 13,153
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    welwynrose wrote: »
    anyone found this yet

    Nope :(
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 5,737
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    Really surprised that no-one has put it up yet.
  • fenlanderfenlander Posts: 2,197
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    Transmission times for this show seem to vary from week to week (surprise!). According to Starz website, first showing of ep. 6 is tonight (Sunday). Hopefully, it will be up by tomorrow.
  • welwynrosewelwynrose Posts: 33,666
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    fenlander wrote: »
    Transmission times for this show seem to vary from week to week (surprise!). According to Starz website, first showing of ep. 6 is tonight (Sunday). Hopefully, it will be up by tomorrow.

    Might explain why it's not out there at the moment
  • stevehattonstevehatton Posts: 120
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    It was shown Friday night but for some reason has only just appeared on certain filesharing sites.:)
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 5,737
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    Still not on available form my usual sources!
  • welwynrosewelwynrose Posts: 33,666
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    spaintv wrote: »
    Still not on available form my usual sources!

    Nor mine :(
  • plateletplatelet Posts: 26,360
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    welwynrose wrote: »
    Nor mine :(

    been up on mine since about 6:45 pm
  • Matt DMatt D Posts: 13,153
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    Yup, it's out & about now.
  • zantarouszantarous Posts: 2,160
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    The HD version doesn't seem to have gone up yet
  • welwynrosewelwynrose Posts: 33,666
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    Another good episode can't wait for next weeks finale
  • boxxboxx Posts: 5,335
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    welwynrose wrote: »
    Another good episode can't wait for next weeks finale

    Only one left?:cry:

    Thoroughly enjoyable six episodes. Not my usual cup of tea but great non the less.
  • welwynrosewelwynrose Posts: 33,666
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    boxx wrote: »
    Only one left?:cry:

    Thoroughly enjoyable six episodes. Not my usual cup of tea but great non the less.

    I think it's a double
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