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tcherry Fri 05-Sept-14 21:38:38

On Now!..Boomers is a comedy on BBC 1 --characters are our age group--so hopefully we will be able to relate. smile

Ana Fri 05-Sept-14 21:40:18

Bit late...it's already episode 4 and there was a thread about it which wasn't very enthusiastic.

Eloethan Fri 05-Sept-14 23:22:36

It's certainly no classic but I've found it mildly amusing sometimes. However, tonight's episode was just silly.

PRINTMISS Sat 06-Sept-14 08:14:00

Absolutely Eloethan, I really can't believe I actually sat and watched! What utter rubbish it was.

goldengirl Sat 06-Sept-14 08:39:53

I watched it too and cringed. My excuse that I was relaxing after driving 120 odd miles

suebailey1 Sat 06-Sept-14 09:24:19

I tried to watch last night but it sent me to sleep again!

petallus Sat 06-Sept-14 09:28:33

It's warming on me!

henetha Sat 06-Sept-14 10:44:43

I recorded last night's episode because I watched Bake Off Extra Slice instead. Sounds like I might be wasting my time to watch Boomers today. It has been disappointing, hasn't it.

tcherry Sat 06-Sept-14 14:55:22

mmm I have to agree, it is rubbish. I had high hopes for it because I like the main actress init, she is usually in things that I like.

NanKate Sat 06-Sept-14 21:30:05

Do try Big School very funny.

Anyone who saw the last episode, what else has the black actor been in, I recognise him ? Very good physique with his kit off ! That should get you all watching the show. grin

sparkygran Sat 06-Sept-14 21:32:46

Am so disappointed it`s rubbish the cast are all top rate as far as I`m concerned but doesn`t make me laugh

Deedaa Sat 06-Sept-14 23:00:40

I quite enjoyed last night's Boomers because it reminded me of the way DH never listens to what I say I want but always ploughs on doing what he THINKS I want!

Why are they such fuddy duddys though? If I'd been the Alison Steadman character I'd have been turning the music UP LOUD!!! and I wouldn't have worn that awful granny dress! And why doesn't she dye her hair! Mine is dark purple at the moment.

NanKate Sun 07-Sept-14 07:31:17

I wear everything purple Deedaa even down to lilac nails and purple mascara and do you know what I don't give a damn what anyone thinks - what a joy it is to get older and not worry about others' views.

I have green phases too. grin

tcherry Sun 07-Sept-14 08:19:22

I love purple Nankate it reminds me of when I was about 10yrs old, orange and purple was the in colours then, around 1971..

deedaa purple hair, love thatsmile

goldengirl Sun 07-Sept-14 18:56:16

I wear a lot of purple too. I'd not thought of mascara though - sounds great!

NanKate Sun 07-Sept-14 20:25:46

I'm glad I have got some purple buddies Goldengirl and Tcherry smile

Coolgran65 Sat 20-Sept-14 00:09:28

I too love purple.

But it looks like I'm the only fan of Boomers. DH and I have watched the series and loved it, laugh out loud stuff

But we detest Big School.

NfkDumpling Sat 20-Sept-14 07:07:34

I like Boomers too. Gentle humour. Although it does annoy me intensely that it's supposed to be The west coast of Norfolk but they filmed it on the south coast and it's nothing like it. Why not set it wherever it is?

KatyK Sat 20-Sept-14 10:10:44

I thought last night's was rather good.

Deedaa Sat 20-Sept-14 20:31:59

I thought last night's episode was the best one. Reminiscent of unsuccessful outings with some of my friends!

rosesarered Sun 21-Sept-14 15:23:18

Yes, it made me laugh too!