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Banished

(44 Posts)
TerriBull Fri 06-Mar-15 12:06:23

Glad it wasn't just me then, I thought it was boring, my husband thought it wasn't too bad, so he will probably watch it next week, I don't know whether I can be bothered, might, but it won't get my undivided attention. About the language tanith, I'm not sure they would have used the word "shag" was that around in the late 18th century? undoubtedly the f word was, I imagine they would have used that then, Maybe Jimmy McGovern thought shag would be more acceptable in the context. The vernacular should be authentic in a historical drama otherwise it looks as if it hasn't been researched properly.

tanith Fri 06-Mar-15 10:56:39

I quite enjoyed it but there was definitely something not right about some of the language , I can't quite put my finger on it.. we missed the first 8mins as OH had it on the wrong channel and I wasn't paying attention..
Agree about Supervet his style reminds me a bit of Cesar Millan the dog whisperer.. some of the thousands those people must of spent on their animals is scary..

kittylester Fri 06-Mar-15 10:16:21

Re Banished, did they use 'those' words in those days?

We will watch next week as DH says he thinks it will be a slow burner!!

merlotgran Fri 06-Mar-15 10:13:29

I agree about Supervet, phoenix. I didn't like the first series because his enormous ego seemed to overshadow his brilliance. I warmed to him a bit more in the second series because the animals seemed to be getting more of a look in but last night I could picture a French and Saunders sketch in the making. hmm

Greyduster Fri 06-Mar-15 10:09:43

Me too! Gave up and switched off!

pompa Fri 06-Mar-15 09:56:00

Awful, hated it.

Anne58 Fri 06-Mar-15 09:33:25

On the subject of Supervet, I do enjoy it, but feel that he is in danger of becoming a parody of himself.

nigglynellie Fri 06-Mar-15 09:32:45

I thought it was brilliant! But then I'm simple soul.and easily pleased. Super Vet was brilliant too.

Maggiemaybe Fri 06-Mar-15 09:31:39

Oh dear. It was so disappointing. I expected so much better from the man who gave us Cracker.

nannieroz111 Fri 06-Mar-15 05:17:55

I was enjoying it so much............ I fell asleep. smile

numberplease Fri 06-Mar-15 00:10:41

I`ve recorded it as well, don`t know whether to watch it or not now.

ninathenana Thu 05-Mar-15 23:23:29

You should all have been watching Super Vet smile

Grannyknot Thu 05-Mar-15 23:00:30

Awful.

Anya Thu 05-Mar-15 22:57:04

Oh dear, I've recorded it. Sounds like it's not worth watching then.

Lona Thu 05-Mar-15 22:49:54

Well, that saves me watching it!

campodol Thu 05-Mar-15 22:36:20

agree with all your comments we banished it after only 5 minutes

Ana Thu 05-Mar-15 22:19:16

Gave up on this after 15 minutes...awful!

Anne58 Thu 05-Mar-15 22:06:05

Over produced and over music'd (you know what I mean!) and as for the syrupy happy ending!

merlotgran Thu 05-Mar-15 22:00:46

Codswallop!