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British TV Rules (and Here is Why)!! - a list by glamazon5
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Does the Hollywood writers strike have you down?? Well, it shouldn't! The best TV shows are British baby!
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Doctor Who - The Complete Second Series
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Swoon, David Tenant, the 10th Doctor Who (who takes over in Season 2 from Christopher Eccleston who plays the Doctor in Season 1) is my new boyfriend! One of the brilliant things that the creators of Doctor Who did back in the day when they created the series, was to build in the fact that the Doctor may need to regenerate once in a while (such as if he's near death) and when he is regenerated he will look different. Genius! That way, if one actor leaves the role for whatever reason, a new actor can take his place without that awkwardness that happens when one actor takes over for another (we all remember the two Darren's in Bewitched and no good came of that). While Christopher Eccleston was as the Doctor would say "fantastic' as the 9th Doctor, David Tenant is beyond fantastic. First of all, he's just adorable. Christopher Eccleston as the 9th Doctor rocked the leather jacket. David Tenant as the 10th Doctor is rocking the suit, trenchie and Chucks! The result is somewhat modish and purely adorable. But, beyond the fact he is adorable, is the man is a fantastic actor. The Doctor can go from happy to concerned, to funny to slightly crazy all in the blink of an eye! Just a brilliant range of emotions. The fantastic Billie Piper is back as the Doctor's companion Rose Tyler. And as ever, it is really the relationship between the Doctor and Rose that drives the stories! Fantastic!!
This has replaced Buffy as my all time favorite show! Watch it and see why!!
Updated Feb 12, 2008
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Doctor Who - The Complete First Series
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First let me say I was not at all familiar with the old version of this series other than I knew it was on in the
60's and had a huge fan base. You do not need to have even heard of Doctor Who prior to reading this to enjoy this
new BBC iteration of the series or to understand it (if you really want to know the entire Doctor Who lore however, a quick trip to Wikipedia will bring you up to speed)! I just started watching it (here in the States they are running Season 3 on BBCA and a Season 4 is in the works). This is my absolute fav. show. Dare I say I even love it more than Buffy.
This new version of Doctor Who starts out with Christopher Eccleston (he also played Claude in Season 1 of Heroes and as a tip of the hat to him playing the Doctor, you can hear him saying "Fantastic" quite a bit, which is something the Doctor is fond of saying quite often) playing the 9th version of the Doctor here in Season 1. Billie Piper plays his companion Rose Tyler. While the aliens, other worlds, time travel, etc. is awesome, it is really the relationship between the Doctor and Rose that drives the show and makes it so, as the Doctor would say, fantastic!!
Updated Feb 13, 2008
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Doctor Who - The Complete Third Series
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David Tenant (swoon....be still my heart!) contines his run as the Doctor in Season 3 of my most favorite show of all time! Freema Agyeman is his new companion, Martha Jones (she is also a doctor, although an Earth type of doctor). For those who grew to know and love the character of Rose Tyler (played by the wonderful Bilie Piper) as the Doctor's companion it would seem she would be hard to replace. The character of Martha Jones is different than Rose, but equally as well. Freema Agyeman is a wonderful actress and does a great job portraying Martha. More aliens and time travel abound! Also, another favorite actor of mine, John Simms (Sam Tyler on Life on Mars, another brilliant must see show) plays a villian in a few episodes. Check this out and see why it is my new favorite show of all time and the best thing on tv.!!
Updated Feb 12, 2008
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Life On Mars: Series 1 [2006]
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This is one of my fav. tv shows ever. I caught Season 1 on BBC America and Season 2 is now airing over in the UK. In short the premise is detective Sam Tyler is involved in a car crash and awakens in 1973. You are actually never quite sure if he is actually in 1973 or if he is in a coma. This show is so well done. I'm usually good at guessing what is going to happen on shows, but this one keeps me guessing. The guy who plays Sam is also adorable and wears the most amazing junkie style 70's leather jacket (think of the cool type of jacket Joe Perry from Aerosmith used to wear in the 70's).
Updated Apr 12, 2007
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The Office
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This is one of the best shows ever! It is flawless! Ricky Gervais is so wrong, hilarious and amazing! He is one of my fav. actors/comedians on the planet! I am so tired of American tv nicking British shows. Can't they come up with some original shows. I hear the American version of the Office is good, but I refuse to watch on principle. Note to American tv producers, come up with an original concept and stop nicking British ones. I'm sorry if Britain keeps producing original entertaining shows and Hollywood has gone so stale (Heroes is the major exception) that you are forced to rehash good British shows and never do it as well (does anyone remember the American version of Coupling....of course not). Anyway I digress. If you love anything sarcastic, witty and offbeat, you cannot afford to not see this. If you are a fan of the American version, give this one a watch and I know you will not be disappointed. See why they nicked the show in the first place! This set includes both seasons and the Xmas special! You really can't afford not to own this one. Gareth rules!
Updated Feb 21, 2008
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Torchwood - The Complete First Season
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Torchwood and Doctor Who are the absolute best shows on tv. I know many would argue that that honor currently belongs to Battlestar Galatica (which I do like a lot) but I disagree.
When I was first introduced to the character of Captain Jack Harkness in Season 1 of Doctor Who he rather annoyed me. I never saw how I would ever come to like this character. Let me tell you, Captain Jack rocks! While at first introduction he might seem a very shallow character he is absolutely not. He is an extremely complex character that I love more with each episode. However, it is not just Captain Jack that makes Torchwood so spectacular . It is the entire cast of characters and their complex relationships. it is Jack, Tosh, Ianto, Gwen and Owen that make it all work.
If you are new to the Doctor Who/Torchwood world, I would recommend watching Season 1-3 of Doctor Who and then watching Season 1 of Torchwood if you want to get the full history (and Jack's). However, if you just want to dig it and start watching Torchwood, they do explain enough that you will enjoy the show and it will make sense.
Check this out and see what a great ensemble cast really looks like!
Updated Apr 7, 2008
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Life on Mars - Season 2
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I can't believe that f*&cker David R. Kelly bought the rights to this and they are remaking it for ABC this fall. Don't fall prey to what surely will be a bastardization! Get the original! Life on Mars is one of the best shows ever. It only went for two seasons, and they were spectacular. You need to get this 2nd and final season. I adore John Simms who plays Sam Tyler! And Philip Glenister who plays Gene Hunt (the Gene Jeanie or the Gov.) is just the best! This show has such a British sensibility (and great soundtrack of British 70's rock). The American version will never compare so get the real deal and see what a great show this was!
Updated May 14, 2008
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