This show is doing really well in the ratings. The 1st episode attracted over 4 million viewers which is very impressive for BBC2. It also got well over 1.5 million on the Saturday repeat.
The Real Marigold Hotel - BBC2 26th Jan 9pm
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Originally Posted by Jimmy Connors:
“This show is doing really well in the ratings. The 1st episode attracted over 4 million viewers which is very impressive for BBC2. It also got well over 1.5 million on the Saturday repeat.”
“This show is doing really well in the ratings. The 1st episode attracted over 4 million viewers which is very impressive for BBC2. It also got well over 1.5 million on the Saturday repeat.”
Good. I am loving it myself.
Originally Posted by J.R:
“I have found Miriam amusing, incredibly honest, direct and interesting. Yes if I was with her and she started talking about farting etc I would be embarrassed and uncomfortable but she more than makes up for it in other ways. She's eccentric and forthright and obviously many would find that too much but although I didn't expect to like her have found she has definitely grown on me.
Jan I still have mixed feelings about, I sympathise up to a point, and she too is being honest - up to a point! I wish she would look outside of herself more
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Rosemary still seems wound up all the time, that must be wearing for both her and her companions.
I hope next week they concentrate a bit more on Patti and Sylvester etc.
What I like though is that non of them seem to be competing for attention. Some are more naturally 'bossy' than others, some more able to deal with whatever situation they find themselves in. It all seems to be what is natural to them though and not them putting on a 'show' for the cameras.
It's a pity it is such a short series I could happily watch this for a few more weeks.”
“I have found Miriam amusing, incredibly honest, direct and interesting. Yes if I was with her and she started talking about farting etc I would be embarrassed and uncomfortable but she more than makes up for it in other ways. She's eccentric and forthright and obviously many would find that too much but although I didn't expect to like her have found she has definitely grown on me.
Jan I still have mixed feelings about, I sympathise up to a point, and she too is being honest - up to a point! I wish she would look outside of herself more
.
Rosemary still seems wound up all the time, that must be wearing for both her and her companions.
I hope next week they concentrate a bit more on Patti and Sylvester etc.
What I like though is that non of them seem to be competing for attention. Some are more naturally 'bossy' than others, some more able to deal with whatever situation they find themselves in. It all seems to be what is natural to them though and not them putting on a 'show' for the cameras.
It's a pity it is such a short series I could happily watch this for a few more weeks.”
Absolutely correct. It started in Australia and seems to have formed a pattern. Maybe though that "me" attitude is what brought the big break.
I like them all with the exception of Miriam who I couldn't sit and eat with. My gag reflex couldn't cope with seeing food being dropped inside her top and being fished back out.
I interviewed Miriam today about appearing on the show:
https://johnnyseifertradio.wordpress...iam-margolyes/
https://johnnyseifertradio.wordpress...iam-margolyes/
Nice interview, she's so unafraid to express her views, wonder what happened with Michael Keaton?
thanks for that Jonjons
thanks for that Jonjons
I really enjoyed the interview - thanks jonjons. She is very articulate and intelligent, lovely speaking voice. To anyone hesitating about listening to it there is not a hint of a fart or bodily functions. A very different side to her.
Originally Posted by J.R:
“I really enjoyed the interview - thanks jonjons. She is very articulate and intelligent, lovely speaking voice. To anyone hesitating about listening to it there is not a hint of a fart or bodily functions. A very different side to her.”
“I really enjoyed the interview - thanks jonjons. She is very articulate and intelligent, lovely speaking voice. To anyone hesitating about listening to it there is not a hint of a fart or bodily functions. A very different side to her.”
After the interview she let out all that wind. Lets just say I sat there a bit awkwardly afterwards.
Im a bit disapointed we are still focusing on lonely Jan, busy Rosemary and recovering Wayne. What about Roy and Sylvester?
Really fed up of this moaning chef
Far too much airtime dedicated to her and that other whingebag Miriam
Far too much airtime dedicated to her and that other whingebag Miriam
It's more expensive to live in England, that's true, but there is a reason for that. The quality of life is much better than in India even though India is a great place to visit and some things are cheaper and are equal quality like in the UK. I would say private hospitals are just as good in India and medical treatment is much cheaper. It's due to cheaper labour.
Miriam, who do you think you're kidding with your penny pinching and 'I want to be comfortable in old age'?! You're a millionaire! I'm aware of the fee you got for the Harry Potter film for one thing. And you own houses in London, Tuscany and Australia to boot!
Originally Posted by davor:
“It's more expensive to live in England, that's true, but there is a reason for that. The quality of life is much better than in India even though India is a great place to visit and some things are cheaper and are equal quality like in the UK. I would say private hospitals are just as good in India and medical treatment is much cheaper. It's due to cheaper labour.”
“It's more expensive to live in England, that's true, but there is a reason for that. The quality of life is much better than in India even though India is a great place to visit and some things are cheaper and are equal quality like in the UK. I would say private hospitals are just as good in India and medical treatment is much cheaper. It's due to cheaper labour.”
Thats true. I guess its bit like foreign investors buying up property in London etc... Brings in money and they get to enjoy a good life but pushes people out (except here you have a relatively better basic level of living).
Originally Posted by vauxhall1964:
“Miriam, who do you think you're kidding with your penny pinching and 'I want to be comfortable in old age'?! You're a millionaire! I'm aware of the fee you got for the Harry Potter film for one thing. And you own houses in London, Tuscany and Australia to boot!”
“Miriam, who do you think you're kidding with your penny pinching and 'I want to be comfortable in old age'?! You're a millionaire! I'm aware of the fee you got for the Harry Potter film for one thing. And you own houses in London, Tuscany and Australia to boot!”
They had to make the programme. I'm sure none of them will actually retire in India. They all said things for the purposes of making the programme more plausible.
Originally Posted by Chihiro94:
“Has Sylvester had any screen time?”
“Has Sylvester had any screen time?”
Originally Posted by MR_Pitkin:
“Where was Patti during the filming of this, she's hardly featured.”
“Where was Patti during the filming of this, she's hardly featured.”
Spent 3 weeks there, and not even featured on the programe.
Originally Posted by peach45:
“Spent 3 weeks there, and not even featured on the programe.”
“Spent 3 weeks there, and not even featured on the programe.”
Oh she's popped up for the last bit 😆
Originally Posted by Chihiro94:
“Thats true. I guess its bit like foreign investors buying up property in London etc... Brings in money and they get to enjoy a good life but pushes people out (except here you have a relatively better basic level of living).”
“Thats true. I guess its bit like foreign investors buying up property in London etc... Brings in money and they get to enjoy a good life but pushes people out (except here you have a relatively better basic level of living).”
I did think that. Interesting that only Indians can only own property in India. Are you paying attention Boris!
Still my favourite show on the box..
Originally Posted by MR_Pitkin:
“Who owns all these cows wandering around?”
“Who owns all these cows wandering around?”
Usually a local farmer. They dont actually wander too far from their area. Its just that there are so many of them
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