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The Coroner and Dr Blake.

(11 Posts)
Deedaa Tue 07-Mar-17 21:02:59

I see that both these shows are being axed! The BBC are dropping the "very successful" Coroner "so that we can bring forward new shows"! Ooh perhaps yet another incomprehensible quiz show.

We can't blame the BBC for dropping Dr Blake but it does seem a pity. I would have thought there was a lot of life left in it and Dr Blake was rather lovely.

Marydoll Tue 07-Mar-17 22:33:50

What a shame. A pleasant way to pass an afternoon. (Better than being being subjected to Peppa Pig)

Deedaa Tue 07-Mar-17 23:00:42

I do like Daddy Pig though. Reminds me very much of DH!

I wish the BBC didn't always think it knows better than us what we want to watch!

Christinefrance Wed 08-Mar-17 08:55:36

I enjoyed The Coroner a bit of light relief, not Dr Blake though. Yes Deedaa please no more quiz shows. On that subject who decided to use the Chasers in adverts. Can you imagine them playing bingo ? the adverts are cringeworthy.

jusnoneed Wed 08-Mar-17 11:12:59

Probably find yet another Antique based show, there must be some unused format to keep those so called experts in work!
Or someone going off to look at expensive houses they have no intention of buying, just a nice weekend away (or week if they take them off to Aus).

goldengirl Wed 08-Mar-17 11:13:17

Oh that's disappointing about The Coroner. I enjoyed that whilst having a late lunch. They'll have their sights on Doctors soon if we're not careful - though that is sometimes rather silly I think.

Christinefrance Wed 08-Mar-17 13:35:30

Yes I agree golden girl I like Doctors but some episodes have been silly. Better when they stick to running the practice and don't venture into the world of Austen or Dickens.

Jane10 Wed 08-Mar-17 14:26:48

Awww. I loved Dr Blake. It was done so well. Now we'll never know if he and Jean finally get together sad

ninathenana Wed 08-Mar-17 15:12:45

sad

Ilovecheese Wed 08-Mar-17 16:00:45

I think the best BBC afternoon drama was 'Moving On'

Christinefrance Wed 08-Mar-17 17:48:50

Yes Moving On was head and shoulders above any other daytime drama Ilovecheese. Wish they would do more of those.