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Old 28-11-2013, 22:27
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Should suit us we rarely seem to enjoy award winning stuff
Does it matter, if it not award winning! It is a easy, simple drama, and Australia must love it, as it is having a 2nd series. I am sure ut would have worked in an evening slot, or late Sunday afternoon. So, yes I am enjoying it to.
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Old 29-11-2013, 00:35
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Not everything shown on TV is award-winning. (And some of the award-winning stuff I wouldn't watch if you paid me!)
I'm another one in the 'like this' camp. It raises many different issues (radiation poisoning, death sentence, war in Singapore, etc).
And it certainly makes a change from all those repeated ad nauseum 'Escape to the country'/Cash in the attic' type programmes.
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Old 29-11-2013, 07:15
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I've given up on this...but was worth watching the 1st episode just to see Henry..I was a bit in love with him, many many years ago when he was all curls and denim!
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Old 29-11-2013, 07:59
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It a nice gently programme, that is perfect for winter.
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Old 30-11-2013, 18:56
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Does it matter, if it not award winning! It is a easy, simple drama, and Australia must love it, as it is having a 2nd series. I am sure ut would have worked in an evening slot, or late Sunday afternoon. So, yes I am enjoying it to.
I never said it mattered

Anyway we are now 3 episodes into it and really enjoying it, can't see anything wrong with the way it was filmed as it just makes it all look much more atmospheric and of the day.
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Old 04-12-2013, 19:27
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Just caught up with these. I like them but kept trying to work out who Craig reminded me of with his current look - decided it's a cross between Russell Crowe and Gary Barlow

It would work well as a Sunday early evening programme I think and probably attract a higher audience. Gentle but interesting stories and well acted imo.
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Old 04-12-2013, 21:07
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I watched it today for the first time and I quite enjoyed it.
Does anyone think Simon had Aspergers? Obviously back in the 50s, there wasn't that much known about it.
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Old 05-12-2013, 07:10
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I am as well, watching it as catch-up before I go to sleep, finding it a nice simple drama, and it brings back memories when TV was producing quality easy drama.
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Old 05-12-2013, 07:18
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Hasn't he! I only watched some of the first one and didn't enjoy it.

I need The Indian Doctor back.
Love The Indian Doctor. And im liking Dr Blake as well. At least they are on during the daytime I can watch it without the husband moaning and whinging this is rubbish this whats on the other side

Anyone remember The Sullivans ??? it reminds me a bit of that.
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Old 05-12-2013, 10:58
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Really enjoying this now, very much could be an evening programme on a sunday where has been said more would see it.

Used to love the sullivans have tried to get it on dvd but only limited number of episodes seem to have been released.
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Old 05-12-2013, 11:30
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I absolutely love it and will be sad when it finishes.
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Old 05-12-2013, 14:59
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I do enjoy it. However it is overkill (excuse the pun) having it every day. I'm sure having it on once a week (as it was in Australia) would be much better and make each story more exciting!
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Old 05-12-2013, 15:09
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We record it everyday and watch it when we get chance 3 at the weekend so you could make it once a week by doing that.
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Old 06-12-2013, 15:07
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I don't think it's good enough to record, though maybe my opinion would change if it was shown once a week. Yesterday I couldn't be bothered to watch it as it was getting a bit repetitive. Watching today as it's the last episode, but it's still a bit dull to watch after seeing some other episodes this week.
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Old 06-12-2013, 15:10
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Not on next week. I hope we get some sort of resolution about his missing family today.
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Old 06-12-2013, 15:22
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I don't think it's good enough to record, though maybe my opinion would change if it was shown once a week. Yesterday I couldn't be bothered to watch it as it was getting a bit repetitive. Watching today as it's the last episode, but it's still a bit dull to watch after seeing some other episodes this week.
Oh we really like it so recording it is a must. One of the best things on at the moment that isn't a repeat.
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Old 06-12-2013, 15:33
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I don't think it's good enough to record
Curiously I am in the opposite camp where there are very few things on TV worth watching live. I record everything I want to or may want to watch.
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Old 06-12-2013, 15:40
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great program; easy going fare.
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Old 06-12-2013, 16:05
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I love the programme - cannot wait for series 2.

It is so easy going and Ballarat is a gorgeous town.

Rather have a few more of these types of drama, than the dross that is often on TV.
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Old 06-12-2013, 16:09
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That was the last one today

Cant wait for it to come back.. some game show on next week with Nick Knowles . Have to find something else to do now lol
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Old 06-12-2013, 17:24
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Was looking forward to this especially as we have visited Ballarat a couple of times but quite disappointed with it - only watched 2 then gave up. Usually like Australian Series like these and have watched lots of them and recognise the actors but this was not for me. Like someone said - maybe not every afternoon for almost an hour.
Will also give Nick Knowles a miss next week.
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Old 06-12-2013, 22:48
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I've really enjoyed it and will also look forward to a 2nd series. And yes - Craig is like Gary Barlow.
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Old 06-12-2013, 23:35
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It's Father Brown in the new year.
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Old 07-12-2013, 02:58
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After watching a couple of episodes, I began looking forward to this. I prefer the policeman son character to the doctor though.
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Old 07-12-2013, 09:50
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That was the last one today

Cant wait for it to come back.. some game show on next week with Nick Knowles . Have to find something else to do now lol
How did the last one one missed the last 15 minutes because the news overran and my recorder failed to notice.
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