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Television / Re: Those unpopular / obscure ...

Last post by Alex - January 31, 2026, 05:35:26 AM

Tales of the Golden Monkey. Set as pre-WW2 adventure show. While successful, it was doomed by its high production costs to a single season. It followed the adventures of an American pilot (he might have been called Jake, or that might be the name of his one-eyed dog) living on a Pacific island and getting up to all sorts of Indina Jones style adventures.

#32

Off Topic Discussion / Re: Alex's even longer post th...

Last post by Alex - January 31, 2026, 05:27:43 AM

We have four of Kristi's relatives in various stages of moving to the UK, along with three of her friends (plus families). Spain is a nice place, although be very careful about buying a house these. I recommend a lot of research into the problems expats have been having so you can avoid certain pitfalls.

#33

Television / Re: Blake's 7 reboot?

Last post by Alex - January 31, 2026, 05:23:03 AM

The BSG reboot was pretty decent. I am prepared to give this one a chance. If it sucks I'll just walk away. My favourite character from the show was always Avon. I'd be interested to see what they do with him (if they even have the same characters).

#34

Off Topic Discussion / Re: Random Statements About So...

Last post by Alex - January 31, 2026, 05:13:49 AM

Just to complicate things a bit further, tea is used in some parts of the country to refer to your evening meal.

#35

Off Topic Discussion / Re: Random Statements About So...

Last post by Trevor - January 31, 2026, 05:10:28 AM

yep, 'candy' and 'sweets' being another...

there are occasional exceptions. 'popping candy' is known by that name here... and 'candy floss'...can't think of any other examples.

What the Brits call "tea," Americans call "don't you have any coffee?"

  

#36

Bad Movies / Re: Generate Movie Poster with...

Last post by claws - January 31, 2026, 03:59:22 AM

#37

Television / Re: Those unpopular / obscure ...

Last post by Dr. Whom - January 31, 2026, 03:51:19 AM

PLANET OF THE APES had 14 episodes in 1974. I liked it. It was predictable, in a 1970's action show kinda way. But I watched every episode. What was I gonna watch on TV in 1974? Ton Orlando and Dawn? the Mack Davis Show? Jesus!

This is one of my earliest TV memories, watching it as a kid at my grandparents.

#38

Television / Re: Blake's 7 reboot?

Last post by Dr. Whom - January 31, 2026, 03:48:43 AM

A few reasonable suggestions that will probably be ignored.

https://www.msn.com/en-au/tv/news/an-open-letter-to-the-producers-of-the-blake-s-7-reboot/ar-AA1UAevY?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=6971a75e548b4f31899176933d19c2ac&ei=12

Good analysis. But it will probably be a case of 'let's take this well liked show and make it about something completely different'

#39

Bad Movies / Re: Generate Movie Poster with...

Last post by claws - January 31, 2026, 03:47:10 AM

#40

Off Topic Discussion / Re: Random Statements About So...

Last post by zombie no.one - January 31, 2026, 02:31:30 AM

interesting thanks.

Just don't ask about puddings.

probably best not to bring up a certain carnivorous creation made by 'Mr. Brains' either, you know what I mean....