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Old 31-03-2011, 17:48
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I really enjoyed last nights episode. Edward Fox was fab as the batty old bloke.
Wasn't he good. "Is she tickity boo?" Er, no!

I enjoyed last night's too and have been surprised how quickly I've got used to and relaxed with the new John Barnaby. The slower build up and lesser body head count makes it more realistic, imo. it was bugging me where I knew "Selina" from - of course, "Suze!" in Gimme Gimme.
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Old 31-03-2011, 18:06
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Wasn't he good. "Is she tickity boo?" Er, no!
Aww, and I loved 'Life isn't the same without the old stick'!
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Old 31-03-2011, 18:36
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I think Neil Dudgeon looks extremely like DC and I think they're both gorgeous! Though I think Our Beloved Leader has the advantage.
I also thought there was just a hint of the Samantha about his wife, and wondered if perchance it had been done on purpose, slightly tongue in cheek.
I must say I like his style so far, though I wish Jones hadn't turned into a totally different character, if they wanted to do that, they would have been better to actually have a different character.

I'm sorry but who are you referring to? It's probably very obvious and I'm about to look a right eejit, but I have to ask
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Old 31-03-2011, 18:50
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I'm sorry but who are you referring to? It's probably very obvious and I'm about to look a right eejit, but I have to ask
David Cameron, PM, I would say
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Old 31-03-2011, 18:55
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[quote=Nesta Robbins;49134504]Wasn't he good. "Is she tickity boo?" Er, no!

loved that line... Edward Fox was very good as usual...
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Old 31-03-2011, 18:58
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I'm enjoying the new series and find John refreshing in comparison to Tom Barnaby. The dry one-liners make the show more comedic and let's be honest, we are not talking about a mimicked real life drama here. It's just a bit of fun TV where you don't have to think too hard. Would like more suspects and more murders though! As for Jones? I feel I've learned more about him in 2 weeks than I ever have in all the series he's been part off. Wonderfully heroic in saving the day from bonkers Mr Fox... Loving it.
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Old 31-03-2011, 19:30
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I'm enjoying the new series and find John refreshing in comparison to Tom Barnaby. The dry one-liners make the show more comedic and let's be honest, we are not talking about a mimicked real life drama here. It's just a bit of fun TV where you don't have to think too hard. Would like more suspects and more murders though! As for Jones? I feel I've learned more about him in 2 weeks than I ever have in all the series he's been part off. Wonderfully heroic in saving the day from bonkers Mr Fox... Loving it.
I didn't like 'stupid hard man' Jones, last week, but hoped it was just a one-off as NewBarnaby and Jones got to know each other, and gain some mutual respect.

I thought they'd sorted it out at the end of the first episode, with John saying that Tom had, in effect, praised Jones (I can't remember exactly what he said) and so he knew Jones was "a good 'un", and Jones joked that he wouldn't mention having saved John, provided his carear path went well (or words to that effect). So it looked like they had got over the awkwardness between them, and would have a comfortable, relaxed and jokey relationship - which I hope they will.

However, by this week, Jones is still a bit stupid, and still resents NewBarnaby. A pity.
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Old 31-03-2011, 19:34
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David Cameron, PM, I would say
Thanks, I'd have got there eventually
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Old 31-03-2011, 20:46
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IIt's just a bit of fun TV where you don't have to think too hard.
That's a very good point actually. My brain isn't hurting quite as much as it used to with Tom!
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Old 31-03-2011, 20:47
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David Cameron, PM, I would say
Neil Dudgeon looks like David Cameron?!?

Shurely shome mishtake as Private Eye would say
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Old 31-03-2011, 21:03
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Neil Dudgeon looks like David Cameron?!?

Shurely shome mishtake as Private Eye would say
I don't think he does
Joely B does, though, it seems.
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Old 31-03-2011, 21:52
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I was replying to a few people upthread who said he did, and actually, if you google for the press surrounding the new series, a few places refer to him as 'David Cameron lookalike'

And apologies to Espresso, I do live in a little world of my own, happily abbreviating things and so on, don't know what I'm talking about myself half the time.
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Old 31-03-2011, 22:18
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I don't think Neil Dudgeon looks at all like David Cameron.
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Old 31-03-2011, 22:35
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I don't think Neil Dudgeon looks at all like David Cameron.
I can't see it either. I really like the new Barnaby and this week was definitely better than last.

The programme gave me some 'lol' moments. I like that they recycle the guests into different characters.

Neil Dudgeon's Barnaby is a huge improvement on John Nettles, who'd really begun to irritate me by the end of his 'reign'.

I don't miss Joyce or Cully either.
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Old 01-04-2011, 08:52
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I don't think Neil Dudgeon looks at all like David Cameron.
No me neither Gill P and no-one fancies the pants off Neil Dudgeon more than me but the thought of him being likened to the one person on the planet that I cannot stand that awful Cameron makes me feel physically ill!
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Old 01-04-2011, 13:39
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http://channelhopping.onthebox.com/2...g-in-the-past/

must admit, I thought so last week before seeing such things on the net, but obviously I'm not alone

I rather fancy both of them. Still takes all sorts
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Old 01-04-2011, 14:09
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http://channelhopping.onthebox.com/2...g-in-the-past/

must admit, I thought so last week before seeing such things on the net, but obviously I'm not alone

I rather fancy both of them. Still takes all sorts
Actually last week some of my colleagues were teasing me about it they also think ND looks like the PM which is funny to them because they know i don't like DC and ironically I actually work for him in the Civil Service as much I don't want to or like to admit it. Still don't see it myself though.
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Old 01-04-2011, 22:19
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I can't see it either. I really like the new Barnaby and this week was definitely better than last.

The programme gave me some 'lol' moments. I like that they recycle the guests into different characters.

Neil Dudgeon's Barnaby is a huge improvement on John Nettles, who'd really begun to irritate me by the end of his 'reign'.

I don't miss Joyce or Cully either.
I love the dog. It's much better than Joyce and Cully. Joyce was the typical upper middle class wife forever trying to find something useful to do to fill her days, and Cully seemed spoilt.
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Old 02-04-2011, 01:50
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Many thanks, inkblot.
But, as you say, why kill the social services man in the first
place?
Funny how most of this cast were all from that very funny sitcom about a newspaper.
Haydn Gwynne was excellent, as usual.
Yes, it was like a "Drop the Dead Donkey" reunion.
I just caught up with the episode tonight and was pleasantly surprised..really enjoyed it.
Excellent supporting cast, and a lot more tongue-in-cheek humour. As others have said, Neil Dudgeon's Barnaby is a huge improvement on John Nettles. But to be fair, John Nettles didn't look in the best of health in the last series, he often appeared short of breath and seemed to have difficulty walking..is he ok ?
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Old 02-04-2011, 08:37
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Yes, it was like a "Drop the Dead Donkey" reunion.
I just caught up with the episode tonight and was pleasantly surprised..really enjoyed it.
Excellent supporting cast, and a lot more tongue-in-cheek humour. As others have said, Neil Dudgeon's Barnaby is a huge improvement on John Nettles. But to be fair, John Nettles didn't look in the best of health in the last series, he often appeared short of breath and seemed to have difficulty walking..is he ok ?
Hubby and I noticed that with each episode, his eyes got more and more bloodshot. Over the last few years he has gained weight, lost it and gained it again.
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Old 02-04-2011, 11:12
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For anyone interested, the Daily Mirror has an article and photos about Sykes in today's paper.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-sto...5875-23031647/
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Old 02-04-2011, 12:48
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For anyone interested, the Daily Mirror has an article and photos about Sykes in today's paper.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-sto...5875-23031647/

He will always be Harvey to me
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Old 02-04-2011, 12:55
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I like dogs, and some have that something special that you see on first sight, so much so that you want to take them home. Forget pedigrees and all that snobby nonsense, give me a lovable, full-of -character pooch any time.
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Old 02-04-2011, 23:35
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Finally got round to watching this episode tonight - liked it again. I like the humour much better in this series. And I wonder is the "cartoon" ending going to feature in every episode - it is good fun - I was calling him "Indiana" by the end!! Will look forward to seeing if the casting is part of the joke in each episode too - it has been so far with the St Trinians girl as the ridiculously aged schoolgirl and the Drop the Dead Donkey reunion tonight. You just have to take the ridiculous holes in the plot as part of the fun too - as if Selina wouldn't have known her adored sister Bet Edward Fox had a ball making that - he was brill as usual
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Old 02-04-2011, 23:37
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The new Barnaby definitely has that look of David Comeron about him.

Must I add, it doesn't work.

Bring back the old Barnaby. This new guy doesn't fit it right.
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