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Old 21-10-2016, 15:44
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Good a christmas advert makes a change from.

Smart Insurance, Are you 50 and over and want insurance, Do you have PPI, and Andrew Castle, on about insurance claims
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Old 21-10-2016, 15:45
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The first proper Christmas advert was shown on ITV last night.

The Entertainer Penny Sale TV Advert:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__lLr1QacqE
But it's October!!!!
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Old 21-10-2016, 15:48
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The Entertainer Toy Shop never heard of them, are they like a posh Toys R Us or something
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Old 21-10-2016, 15:51
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The Entertainer Toy Shop never heard of them, are they like a posh Toys R Us or something
You've never heard of the UK's largest independent toy retailer!

They have 116 shops in the UK!
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Old 21-10-2016, 15:54
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You've never heard of the UK's largest independent toy retailer!

They have 116 shops in the UK!
Cant say I have, but I have no children.

Im one of those who is helping the High Street shut down though, buy everything online these days, even Get the Radio Times Digitally
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Old 21-10-2016, 21:55
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Sunday 6th November
Channel 4
6.45pm Film : Home Alone (1990)
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Old 22-10-2016, 09:30
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Here are the questions again for the quotes quiz :

THE FESTIVE FILM QUOTES QUIZ 2016

All you need to do is let me know which well known Christmas Films do these quotes come from!

1) They are Man's. This boy is Ignorance, this girl is Want. Beware them both, but most of all, beware this boy! (1951)

2) Strange, isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives. When he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he? (1946)

3) My speech! Here's my Christmas speech. Ahem. "Thank you all, and Merry Christmas." (1992)

4) Damn. How can you give Kris Kringle a parking ticket on Christmas Eve? What's next, rabies shots for the Easter Bunny? (1990)

5) Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. Oh, I'm sorry about the bike, and the coffee, and the bus, and... the bomb. (1996)

6) No, you are a hallucination brought on by alcohol... Russian vodka poisoned by Chernobyl! (1988)

7) It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes, or bags (2000)

8) Look, I am lactose intolerant! And I'm just about this close to taking all those presents back up the chimney (1994)

9) The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.(2003)

10) A sequel. That's it. We'll bring it out on March 25, and we'll call it... Christmas 2! (1985)

Answers by PM by 11.59pm Saturday 22nd October please

Why not see how many you can get without using google!
Thanks to the five people who have sent me their answers so far, anyone else want to have a go?
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Old 22-10-2016, 09:31
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Sunday 6th November
Channel 4
6.45pm Film : Home Alone (1990)

Sorry that should say Film4 not Channel 4
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Old 22-10-2016, 10:02
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Why the big publicity surrounding Revolting Rhymes today? This forum announced it last December! So if you want to be in the know about Christmas Tv stick with us - Your No 1 Early Guide To Christmas TV
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Old 23-10-2016, 11:31
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Just trying to contact wizzywick to say thanks for the quiz prize but noticed I cannot send him a PM.
Also it says 'Inactive Member' under his name. What does that mean?
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Old 23-10-2016, 12:19
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General consensus of opinion is if BBC have the rights to it then Frozen will indeed be the BBC Christmas Day afternoon film but there is a chance that Channel 4 have the rights in which case it may be Monsters University on BBC1.
Thank you.
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Old 23-10-2016, 14:08
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Just trying to contact wizzywick to say thanks for the quiz prize but noticed I cannot send him a PM.
Also it says 'Inactive Member' under his name. What does that mean?
When it says inactive under a profile name it means they've been banned but there's no way of knowing if that's just for 24 hours, 48 hour's, a week, 2 weeks or permanently.
It'd be a real shame if it's the latter but I have no idea what's gone on?
Perhaps PM some people who you know are friendly with him on this thread especially and ask them if they know any more?

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Old 23-10-2016, 14:19
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When it says inactive under a profile name it means they've been banned but there's no way of knowing if that's just for 24 hours, 48 hour's, a week, 2 weeks or permanently.
It'd be a real shame if it's the latter but I have no idea what's gone on?
Perhaps PM some people who you know are friendly with him on this thread especially and ask them if they know any more?

Best Wishes Hilda ☺ 👍 x
I'm a wizzywick fan. I enjoy his contributions to this forum a lot even though I don't always agree with everything he says. Long may he continue to post on Digital Spy !
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Old 23-10-2016, 14:21
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When it says inactive under a profile name it means they've been banned but there's no way of knowing if that's just for 24 hours, 48 hour's, a week, 2 weeks or permanently.
Let's just hope it's not permanent. Won't be the same without him.
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Old 23-10-2016, 14:34
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Festive Films Quotes Quiz - The Answers


1) They are Man's. This boy is Ignorance, this girl is Want. Beware them both, but most of all, beware this boy! (1951) Scrooge

2) Strange, isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives. When he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he? (1946) It's a Wonderful Life

3) My speech! Here's my Christmas speech. Ahem. "Thank you all, and Merry Christmas." (1992) The Muppet Christmas Carol

4) Damn. How can you give Kris Kringle a parking ticket on Christmas Eve? What's next, rabies shots for the Easter Bunny? (1990) Home Alone

5) Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. Oh, I'm sorry about the bike, and the coffee, and the bus, and... the bomb. (1996) Jingle All the Way

6) No, you are a hallucination brought on by alcohol... Russian vodka poisoned by Chernobyl! (1988) Scrooged

7) It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes, or bags (2000) How the Grinch Stole Christmas

8) Look, I am lactose intolerant! And I'm just about this close to taking all those presents back up the chimney (1994) The Santa Clause

9) The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.(2003) Elf

10) A sequel. That's it. We'll bring it out on March 25, and we'll call it... Christmas 2! (1985) Santa Claus


Thanks to the five who entered : results as follows :

altally - 10
wizzywick - 10
smokeycat - 10
brucie_bonus -10
pembo2004 -10

Could have knocked half a point off wizzywick for only putting "The Grinch" for #7 but as the film was known just as The Grinch when it went to video and there's no prize at stake..........

This weeks quotes coming shortly.
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Old 23-10-2016, 14:41
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FESTIVE FILMS QUOTES QUIZ - WEEK 2

Which festive films do these quotes come from :

1) Oh, Christmas isn't just a day, it's a frame of mind... and that's what's been changing. That's why I'm glad I'm here, maybe I can do something about it. (1947)

2) Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see (2004)

3) If I'm not the best manager in the business, I'll eat a garage mechanic's shirt! (1942)

4) Didn't I ever tell you about Bumbles? Bumbles "bounce"! (1964)

5) Curtis, you're 900-years-old, grow up! (2002)

6) Santa's in the slammer! We gotta get him out! Is vagrancy a capital crime? (1988)

7) Oh, why don't you go find a wall socket and stick your tongue in it, that'll give you a charge. (1974)

8) Aunt Clara had for years labored under the delusion that I was not only perpetually 4 years old, but also a girl. (1983)

9) You know, in some ways, you're far superior to my cocker spaniel. (1954)

10) My partner, Jacob Marley, dead seven years today. Oh, he was a good'n. He robbed from the widows and swindled the poor. In his will, he left me enough money to pay for his tombstone, and I have him burried at sea! (1983)

PM your answers to me by 11.59pm Friday October 28th please

Why not see how many you can get without looking them up!
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Old 23-10-2016, 14:45
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I can confirm that wizzy wick has been banned for 48 hours for comments he made in the politics forum - but doesnt actually know what . he is also away for a few days as of tomorrow but he will be back!
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Old 23-10-2016, 14:47
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I can confirm that wizzy wick has been banned for 48 hours for comments he made in the politics forum - but doesnt actually know what . he is also away for a few days as of tomorrow but he will be back!
Good news!
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Old 23-10-2016, 14:55
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I'm a wizzywick fan. I enjoy his contributions to this forum a lot even though I don't always agree with everything he says. Long may he continue to post on Digital Spy !
Oh I quite agree he's a great poster and I often disagree with him too and we also sometimes rub each up the wrong way! 😁

Let's just hope it's not permanent. Won't be the same without him.
I agree he'd be a big loss to the forum.
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Old 23-10-2016, 17:00
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I have found myself banned for comments in the Politics column. In all honesty, the one thing I would miss if I was banned permanent, would be this thread.
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Old 23-10-2016, 17:20
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I have found myself banned for comments in the Politics column.
Really? What sort of things get you banned?

It seems very easy to get banned there.
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Old 23-10-2016, 17:32
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At the exact date and tine last year we were on post 884, page 34 of the 2015 thread.

This year, this will be post 1897 on page 76.

over twice as many posts this year.
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Old 23-10-2016, 18:17
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Really? What sort of things get you banned?

It seems very easy to get banned there.
I too have been on the banned list thanks to the politics thread - it is an easy thread to get yourself banned from as opinions are very hardened and some time tempers do fray but thats the nature of debate as long as it doesnt get too personal
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Old 23-10-2016, 18:18
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At the exact date and tine last year we were on post 884, page 34 of the 2015 thread.

This year, this will be post 1897 on page 76.

over twice as many posts this year.
Wow and the main reason for this thread is still ahead of us !
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Old 23-10-2016, 18:18
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Im sure there will be a tribute programme or night to Jimmy Perry who has died today on BBC Two over Christmas
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