Category Archives: Television

TV times

Posted on 29 January 2023 by pws

I don’t write that often about current tv, mainly because there’s a lot of it and it is mostly bad, or repeats of bad. I grew up in the 1960s, when the UK had just two channels (later three), BBC … Continue reading →

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“Thunderbirds Are Go”/”Thunderbird 6”

Posted on 24 July 2022 by pws

The 1960s was a high spot in British television. The Avengers, The Prisoner, Dr Who, The Saint, great drama and, of course, the series created by Gerry Anderson. Many, most of his at this time were marionettes: Fireball XL5, Supercar, … Continue reading →

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Happy Xmas

Posted on 7 December 2020 by pws

You always know Xmas is here when Channel 4 in the UK broadcast The Snowman (which they have just done). So, Happy Xmas everyone, hope you got some nice presents. On tv is Mary Poppins, Singin’ in the Rain, It’s … Continue reading →

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