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We at HQ are very perplexed...

(61 Posts)
LaraGransnet (GNHQ) Thu 01-Sept-16 17:15:16

...that there are no threads yet on Poldark? grin

LullyDully Fri 02-Sept-16 08:18:06

What is it about 18th century costumes and men? Sean Bean was wonderful in Sharpe but not so in modern gear? I shall watch Poldark, my guilty pleasure. Then Dragon's Den on catch up.

Anya Fri 02-Sept-16 08:22:49

Poldark who? confused

Anniebach Fri 02-Sept-16 08:30:10

Doesn't Cold Feet start next Sunday ?

I have no interest iin this Poldark remake, loved the original series,

Greyduster Fri 02-Sept-16 09:14:55

Yes, Lully but who can resist a man in uniform!!!

Jalima Fri 02-Sept-16 09:33:45

Can't say I am over-excited!

However, Cold Feet - can't wait, hope it's not a let-down, anniebach!

It can't be on at the same time as Poldark though, because Lord Melbourne (sorry, Victoria) is on at that time. Daft, but worth watching for Rufus.
Ross is just a little boy.

Jalima Fri 02-Sept-16 09:36:35

Is it me? The BBC doesn't seem to have many original thoughts these days; they keep doing re-hashes of their old successes as if they have run out of ideas.

annodomini Fri 02-Sept-16 10:30:45

I'm with Charley and all the other non-watchers. I saw one episode and didn't take to it at all. Sorry!

LucyGransnet (GNHQ) Fri 02-Sept-16 10:33:23

Lullydully ooh Sean Bean - completely agree there <swoons>

Same for Aiden Turner and Lord M. Good old period dramas...

merlot are the books worth a read?

merlotgran Fri 02-Sept-16 10:46:24

Well worth a read, Lucy.

I didn't bother re-reading Book 1 and started with Demelza - Book 2. I finished book 5 by the end of last winter so I guesss you could say I was hooked!!

No doubt the new series will have me downloading book 6. I think there are ten in all!!

LucyGransnet (GNHQ) Fri 02-Sept-16 11:35:06

Excellent! A trip to the library is on the cards methinks...

harrigran Fri 02-Sept-16 12:11:51

What is Poldark ?

Alishka Fri 02-Sept-16 12:32:39

swashing and buckling gringrin spot on! And has bodice-ripping, bosom-heaving been added to the mix yet? grin
I'll never know. ..

Now, dragons den, I like. How many children have you seen with their own little wheelie carry-ons at airports? I think that was a gem the dragons missed? And there are others, but I think that the programme is a good platform for new ideas, even if the dragons don't think so someone does and runs with it. smile

rosesarered Fri 02-Sept-16 15:01:36

I didn't like it the first time round, so won't be watching this time either.

BlueBelle Fri 02-Sept-16 20:14:34

Not watched it

Pollengran Fri 02-Sept-16 21:20:44

Love Aiden Turner. I am happy to give updates on smouldering looks, and sweaty bodies. I will definately be tuning in to Poldark blush

jinglbellsfrocks Sat 03-Sept-16 09:26:01

Did GNHQ really think we'd all be gagging with uncontainable excitement? hmm

Elegran Sat 03-Sept-16 09:44:24

Well, jings, going by past salivation quite a lot of us are.

Gagagran Sat 03-Sept-16 09:55:21

Another Lord M fan here. I shan't be watching Poldark or Dragons Den but definitely Victoria. (and Strictly results how when it starts)

jinglbellsfrocks Sat 03-Sept-16 10:03:35

I seem to be watching less and less tv these days. Not sure why. When I do it's usually a series on I player, watched back to back. I never really know what's on current tv, or when. It's all very confusing.

Ana Sat 03-Sept-16 10:04:42

Roo much time gallivanting about, jingl! smile

Ana Sat 03-Sept-16 10:05:25

Not Roo! Too.

jinglbellsfrocks Sat 03-Sept-16 10:12:32

It was only Wales! (So beautiful though. Sigh!)

DanniRae Sat 03-Sept-16 17:29:15

Just caught up with first episode of Victoria and must say I found Lord M very appealing (not a patch on Colin Firth as Mr Darcy mind you). Can't wait to watch episode 2, I've got a feeling he's going to grow on me, as is the whole program. And I didn't even want to watch it till my daughter said it was very enjoyable...........smile

shandi6570 Sat 03-Sept-16 18:30:11

So glad that I'm not banned from Gransnet because I haven't planned on including Poldark in my TV viewing. Not my cup of tea, along with many of you it seems.

Penstemmon Sat 03-Sept-16 19:07:03

I think I saw some of the original Poldark but did not watch the last series and won't be watching this time either!