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Post by Polina on Feb 5, 2009 23:19:10 GMT -1
Recent conversations about the variety of the man's work over the years made me think about which of his shows I like best, and I'm finding it a difficult choice!
NTNOCN changed the way I looked at the world, S&J just made me laugh myself ill, Bookworm was fantastically well pitched and entertaining and educational (why don't we get anything of this quality now??), Restoration was quite simply The Best Idea in Decades, 3 Men in a Boat is a hoot, Mountain was beautiful and Mine All Mine (quite apart from being my favourite RTD script) was unmatchable for fangirl-pleasing gorgeousness....decisions decisions!
Anyone got a definite favourite?
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Post by Alison on Feb 5, 2009 23:28:52 GMT -1
Much as I loved NTNON, I think the ur-Griff show was probably 'The Bookworm'. Perfectly pitched for a Sunday evening, it encouraged us to read more widely and look at poetry beyond the usual 'canon'. Absolutely adored it! ;D
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Post by jillymoo on Feb 6, 2009 22:31:44 GMT -1
Restoration for me :)I totally agree with 'quite simply the Best Idea in decades'
It's just so original,relevant,informative and downright bloomin interesting.
Having said that,it's Griff's obvious enthusiasm for the subject and engaging personality that brings the whole sreies to life.
Can't wait.... ;D
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2009 14:55:34 GMT -1
Three Men in a Boat 1, 2 and 3 for me! Entertaining, interesting, eye opening, educational and inspiring, ooh also i liked the music in all three of them, especially when they sang The Drunken Sailor song ;D
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Post by jillymoo on Feb 7, 2009 21:47:35 GMT -1
It's impossible to choose isn't it,given that Himself only does quality TV?  xx |
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Post by lornamarie on Aug 1, 2009 11:52:39 GMT -1
I enjoyed the Smith and Jones show, that is where I first was introduced to Griff. Was too young to originally watch NTNOCN, but do love them now! I love all the documentaries Griff does and agree it is hard to pick just one. I wish I could have met Griff at Chatsworth in March, where he was filming for Rivers. I visited Chatsworth a couple of days after! Looking foward to seeing that Rivers episode.
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Post by Vixen on Aug 1, 2009 12:45:18 GMT -1
I, predictably, am going to choose '3 Men in a Boat'. ;D
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Post by yellowish on Mar 27, 2010 20:17:05 GMT -1
I guess I'll pick Alas Smith & Jones because that's the show that introduced me to Griff. I just watched some of the episodes today and I still love it so much! I wasn't even born when they showed NTNOCN but I've enjoyed the dvd I've got very much.
Rather sadly, I haven't seen any Restoration or Mine All Mine etc. because they don't show them here in Finland (even if I've sent so many emails to e. g. the Finnish broadcasting corporation). I've only seen some clips on YouTube! :--(
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Post by Walking Contridiction on Apr 3, 2010 22:01:58 GMT -1
Mine All Mine......Still don't understand why anyone would want to own Swansea mind, but still an excellent programme.
They should have made a second series.
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Post by Polina on Apr 4, 2010 10:56:46 GMT -1
I adored Mine All Mine! Not only was he absolutely fab in it, I thought it was a lovely series and so funny. And I want to know what happened next, I hate leaving it where it ends.
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Post by Walking Contridiction on Apr 4, 2010 21:59:17 GMT -1
I know!!! We should write our own 'Second Series' of it here....but in the style of 24......or maybe not.
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