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Old 18-07-2013, 12:48
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So it's been announced that the Royle Family won't be returning for a Christmas special in 2013.. shocked? and what do you think should replace it.. this article suggests more ab fab or work with Catherine Tate.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/...l-in-2013.html
No-one wants to see loved ones suffer, especially as it did last year. Hopefully 'At Peace', 'Laid to Rest' & 'Gone But Not Forgotten'
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Old 18-07-2013, 19:27
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No-one wants to see loved ones suffer, especially as it did last year. Hopefully 'At Peace', 'Laid to Rest' & 'Gone But Not Forgotten'
I was a little surprised that it isn't back for 2013 but after the poor reviews I can understand why the decision was taken. I just hope they find something with enough clout to replace it in the schedules.
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Old 28-07-2013, 19:27
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When do we think the first Christmas advert will be shown on tv.

Also is there going to be a outnumberd christmas special like last year
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Old 28-07-2013, 19:48
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When do we think the first Christmas advert will be shown on tv.
The earliest I've seen in recent years was the middle of September (2011). :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zox2TTzIjk

Probably the mid/late October will be when the first Christmas adverts will be shown this year.
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Old 29-07-2013, 07:29
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The earliest I've seen in recent years was the middle of September (2011). :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zox2TTzIjk

Probably the mid/late October will be when the first Christmas adverts will be shown this year.
I'm going for August
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Old 29-07-2013, 12:31
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Slightly off topic, but does any know of a forum looking at up coming shows this autumn? I´m bored of "summer" TV!!

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Old 29-07-2013, 16:40
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Slightly off topic, but does any know of a forum looking at up coming shows this autumn? I´m bored of "summer" TV!!

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I don't think there is one at the moment. If you want to start one you could create a thread.
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Old 03-08-2013, 19:27
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August already.. not long now
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Old 03-08-2013, 20:46
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Does anyone know what the price of this year's Christmas Radio Times will be?
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Old 04-08-2013, 15:47
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^ It's almost always double the price of a weekly edition, so we're probably looking at £3.20.
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Old 04-08-2013, 16:00
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^ It's almost always double the price of a weekly edition, so we're probably looking at £3.20.
I'd hazard a guess and say they will charge £2.99. It seems quite expensive to pay over three quid for a guide that tells you what's on over christmas. You can get one for 80p!
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Old 05-08-2013, 12:27
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I'd hazard a guess and say they will charge £2.99. It seems quite expensive to pay over three quid for a guide that tells you what's on over christmas. You can get one for 80p!
That's true! I hope it's £2.99 and I hope the design is traditional!
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Old 05-08-2013, 12:47
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I'm not sure if there are plans for the front cover competition again this year, but if so, can I get mine in early, the new Dr Who.

Hope I'm wrong and it is some sort of traditional Christmas cover, but I fear the new Dr will play a large part of the cover.
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Old 05-08-2013, 13:02
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I'm not sure if there are plans for the front cover competition again this year, but if so, can I get mine in early, the new Dr Who.

Hope I'm wrong and it is some sort of traditional Christmas cover, but I fear the new Dr will play a large part of the cover.
Yes perhaps both the 11th and 12th Doctor, since he's regenerating in the Christmas special. It's a good shout.

Having said that, the Radio Times haven't had photo images of TV shows/stars for a long time (bar Wallace and Gromit, which isn't quite the same) and has gone the more traditional route as of late. The Snowman and the Snowdog last year was appropriate in both respects I suppose. Perhaps at most a nod to the programme in a similar style to 2009's covers? I would bet against a photo cover, but then it is a bigger-than-usual event for the Christmas Doctor Who...
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Old 05-08-2013, 13:30
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Yes perhaps both the 11th and 12th Doctor, since he's regenerating in the Christmas special. It's a good shout.

Having said that, the Radio Times haven't had photo images of TV shows/stars for a long time (bar Wallace and Gromit, which isn't quite the same) and has gone the more traditional route as of late. The Snowman and the Snowdog last year was appropriate in both respects I suppose. Perhaps at most a nod to the programme in a similar style to 2009's covers? I would bet against a photo cover, but then it is a bigger-than-usual event for the Christmas Doctor Who...
The Two Doctors will likely feature on the cover of the Radio Tiumes preceeding the Christmas issue. And who else thinks the Christmas special will either be called The Twelve Days of Christmas or Twelfth Night?
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Old 07-08-2013, 05:37
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The Two Doctors will likely feature on the cover of the Radio Tiumes preceeding the Christmas issue. And who else thinks the Christmas special will either be called The Twelve Days of Christmas or Twelfth Night?
I reckon you could be right! Now that you've mentioned those, I feel it would be an opportunity squandered if they didn't go with one of them. Also...

Four months today until the 2013 Christmas Radio Times issue starts hitting the shelves!!
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Old 07-08-2013, 12:49
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how about a double whammy of the New Doctor and first episode of the new Sherlock for Christmas night
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Old 07-08-2013, 13:56
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I'm feeling very Christmassy lately, think it's because of the miserable weather! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's schedule predictions.

Does anyone know if there are any one off programmes this year? Such as Lapland, Panto etc
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Old 07-08-2013, 15:05
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When do we think the first Christmas advert will be shown on tv.

Also is there going to be a outnumberd christmas special like last year
I saw a Christmas menu in the pub today and the old 'book your Christmas party now' banners.

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Old 07-08-2013, 20:08
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I'm feeling very Christmassy lately, think it's because of the miserable weather! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's schedule predictions.
It's not been miserable in Peterborough.
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Old 07-08-2013, 20:37
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It's not been miserable in Peterborough.
24C and sunny here on the south coast.
I'm not really feeling Christmassy quite yet.
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Old 08-08-2013, 11:42
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The earliest I've seen in recent years was the middle of September (2011). :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zox2TTzIjk

Probably the mid/late October will be when the first Christmas adverts will be shown this year.
This years 1st Christmas advert has already been shown it's the 1 for the Co-op that uses an Andy Williams song that mentions the most wonderful time of the year and has backing singers quiet clearly singing "ding dong ding dong"
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Old 08-08-2013, 12:15
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This years 1st Christmas advert has already been shown it's the 1 for the Co-op that uses an Andy Williams song that mentions the most wonderful time of the year and has backing singers quiet clearly singing "ding dong ding dong"
Yeah that was a parody, so doesn't really count.
I quite liked it though. Quite clever.

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Old 10-08-2013, 00:21
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It's that time of year again when I have Christmas on my mind love this thread, look forward to it every year. Also lookinf forward to the "guess the cover" competition again.

I've seen a programme about a mouse & a mole crop up on this thread a few times. Will it be similar to last year's room on the broom?

I particularly enjoyed christmas eve's line up last year, for me christmas eve telly is more important than christmas night telly.

Toby carvery have their christmas menu out, so i'm allowed to get excited now
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Old 10-08-2013, 21:50
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24C and sunny here on the south coast.
I'm not really feeling Christmassy quite yet.
Maybe this will help you :

http://www.xmasclock.com/

Its an atmospheric reminder!
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