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Old 14-02-2014, 16:45
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that is my understanding but really there was no need to incorporate it into the show, she serves even less purpose than the old Mrs Barnaby who has effectively been replaced by Sykes
I could never stand Joyce, she was totally charmless, as is the current Mrs Barnaby.

Not keen on the new side kick either. No charisma whatsoever.
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Old 14-02-2014, 18:04
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How about an hour and a half?

Set your PVR to record the programme. At around 8:30 start watching it. When the advertisements come on, skip forward and resume watching (as it's still being recorded). Repeat for each ad. break.
Since ITV have 12 minutes of ads. per hour, by skipping past them you will see the programme without having to waste any of your precious 2 hours on unwanted breaks. You should also get to the conclusion of the programme more-or-less when viewers who sat down at 8:00 will, too.
I do this with all programs on commercial channels, haven't watched an advert in years. Dancing on Ice is a classic example, so many adverts in that. Years ago when I used to watch X Factor was another one with too many adverts.
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Old 14-02-2014, 19:14
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This week's episode topped the ratings for Wednesday

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/...5-million.html
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Old 14-02-2014, 21:05
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Off topic slightly, but it's associated with the last MM episode's Danish connection, specifically, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen who played VPK Birgitte Poulsen.
If you want to see a dark Danish comedy, then watch the dvd, "Italian For Beginners" which she stars in, it's a wonderful gem, from a few years ago.
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Old 14-02-2014, 21:12
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This week's episode topped the ratings for Wednesday

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/...5-million.html
I'm not surprised as all the programmes I consider better, Suits, The Good Wife, Nashville and Southland, are scheduled for Thursdays.
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Old 14-02-2014, 23:17
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I'm not surprised as all the programmes I consider better, Suits, The Good Wife, Nashville and Southland, are scheduled for Thursdays.
But with the exception of The Good Wife all those programmes are on minor channels and wouldn't have eaten away at the ratings for MM very much
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Old 14-02-2014, 23:19
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But with the exception of The Good Wife all those programmes are on minor channels and wouldn't have eaten away at the ratings for MM very much
This is true. but those were the programmes I considered more "watchable." Doesn't say much for the alternatives on the main channels, does it?
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Old 15-02-2014, 06:13
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I mostly liked the Copenhagen episode, except for the pregnancy story, as I find wife very annoying...and Barnaby's speech to the killer was too corny for words. But lots on bodies (though all male) and a new setting etc...still can't stand Barnaby. Boy, Nelson sure got a work out.
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Old 15-02-2014, 09:16
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I love Neil Dudgeon.

The End.
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Old 15-02-2014, 11:24
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I could never stand Joyce, she was totally charmless, as is the current Mrs Barnaby.
... and, don't forget, the current Mr Barnaby

The only thing showing a smidgeon of life is the mangy dog, and who wants to spend two hours looking at or for a dog.

Or, indeed, spend any time at looking at of for a pesky dog.
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Old 15-02-2014, 17:57
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Very good 100th episode. I enjoyed the story and thought it was well-paced, with a good cast. Was pleased that I guessed the murderer early on.

It was interesting that the Barnabys had a girl when they had practically set up 'Benjamin Barnaby' in the Christmas episode. I guess they had to go with a girl when Fiona Dolman gave birth to one in real life (and as someone said, maybe the baby they're using is Fiona Dolman's daughter).
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Old 15-02-2014, 18:40
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I also could never stand Joyce - I always wanted Blue Eyes to have an affair or three!

Also not keen on the new sidekick, he's got no personality.
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Old 15-02-2014, 23:13
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I enjoyed this but I agree with other posters that the new sidekick has no personality at all. He's as bad as Dan Scott, remember him? Maybe Nelson can go down with a tummy bug and never return too.
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Old 16-02-2014, 00:01
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I enjoyed this but I agree with other posters that the new sidekick has no personality at all. He's as bad as Dan Scott, remember him? Maybe Nelson can go down with a tummy bug and never return too.
He won't be going any time soon.

The problem for the producers is that it is difficult to find an actor who won't "act the pants off" Neil Dudgeon.
He has enough problems with Sykes up-staging him in every episode.
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Old 16-02-2014, 00:17
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He won't be going any time soon.

The problem for the producers is that it is difficult to find an actor who won't "act the pants off" Neil Dudgeon.
He has enough problems with Sykes up-staging him in every episode.
Very true. I love Sykes.
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Old 16-02-2014, 00:47
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He won't be going any time soon.

The problem for the producers is that it is difficult to find an actor who won't "act the pants off" Neil Dudgeon.
He has enough problems with Sykes up-staging him in every episode.
Too true.
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Old 16-02-2014, 02:22
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I loved Dan Scott.
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Old 16-02-2014, 03:22
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I loved Dan Scott.
I thought he was about the best of the bunch.
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Old 16-02-2014, 10:23
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I honestly don't watch Midsomer Murders for the acting, just for the warm fuzzy glow.
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Old 16-02-2014, 10:29
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I enjoyed this but I agree with other posters that the new sidekick has no personality at all. He's as bad as Dan Scott, remember him? Maybe Nelson can go down with a tummy bug and never return too.
He looks so scruffy, I have difficulty distinguishing him from the criminals.
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Old 16-02-2014, 10:37
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He looks so scruffy, I have difficulty distinguishing him from the criminals.
Crikey! I hope you never get to serve on a jury.
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Old 16-02-2014, 10:43
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Crikey! I hope you never get to serve on a jury.
Well as they say, "the accused" is always the one in the new suit. Jury's tend to be the worst dressed in any court.
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Old 16-02-2014, 11:14
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He won't be going any time soon.

The problem for the producers is that it is difficult to find an actor who won't "act the pants off" Neil Dudgeon.
He has enough problems with Sykes up-staging him in every episode.
But he is flipping gorgeous!
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Old 16-02-2014, 15:02
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I could never stand Joyce, she was totally charmless, as is the current Mrs Barnaby.

Not keen on the new side kick either. No charisma whatsoever.
I liked Joyce and Cully cos I liked the family unit, but this wife is completely pointless - and boring - so as I watch this via V+ - to cut out the adverts - I fast forward through scenes with the wife as well.
The one the other week when she was away was the best one yet.

I assume the actress had the baby when she was away and she's now padded?


I don't mind the sidekick but he distracts me because he looks just like the cricketer Steven Finn! Same height ad build as well!
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Old 16-02-2014, 15:04
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I have never watched The Killing so I have no idea who was in this who was in that. Is it the two women cops?
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