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Wylie's Mom 06-17-2013 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by AngelFae (Post 4246506)
I am also a HUGE fan of Phillipa Gregory and have read all of her books! :D
Me too - LOVE her! I think she has something new out, unless I'm confusing her with someone else.

I see you're in MN - I lived in Mpls for 5 years, and I sure miss it this time of year when it's 10000000 degrees here in Phoenix! My inlaws have a lake place, and we usually get up there in the summer, but not this summer :(.

AngelFae 06-17-2013 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 4246699)
Me too - LOVE her! I think she has something new out, unless I'm confusing her with someone else.

I see you're in MN - I lived in Mpls for 5 years, and I sure miss it this time of year when it's 10000000 degrees here in Phoenix! My inlaws have a lake place, and we usually get up there in the summer, but not this summer :(.
Right now I live in the farthest suburbs of the Cities- it takes almost an hour to get to Mpls! Lol! I grew up in Superior, WI and my husband grew up in Duluth so we're moving back up there soon. It's going to get to 90 this week and high humidity. Thank goodness we have central air!!!!!

DBlain 06-17-2013 09:48 AM
I started watching Mr Selfridge, have seen about 3 episodes, sort of like it but have not watched the rest I have DVR'd no Downton Abby but helps pass the time since not much else I like is on now.

KazzyK810 06-17-2013 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Harrysmum (Post 4246479)
'Miranda' was in both....she's a comedienne, but played a fairly straight role in 'Call the Midwife' :) - unfortunately for me, because of her previous history, I always expected her to do something daft....:D
Same here! I kept waiting for her to look right at the camera & crack a line or give a "miranda" face.
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Yep, we watched it, did you manage to? Bodice-ripping stuff! :D Sally x
Yes, I stayed up late & watched the white queen...the time difference is a killer. (especially as I then watched TOWIE after it...I know..I know..it's rubbish but I'm hooked!) Didn't see much bodice-ripping, the freckled-faced lass seemed more than willing (after the first incident). I've not read the book, so I can't wait to see what happens at court.

AngelFae 06-18-2013 03:44 AM
For those of you that have read Philippa Gregory- check out Amy Weir! She has similar books (Tudor Era) and they are also very well written. In fact, I enjoyed her book on Mary Boleyn more than Gregory's "The Other Boleyn Girl."

yorkietalkjilly 06-18-2013 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by KazzyK810 (Post 4246383)
Speaking of fashion...did anyone watch Mr. Selfridge? Don't really care for Piven in the role, but love the costumes.

What about The White Queen on BBC tonight? Anyone watch it? I can't get enough of period dramas!
I've made it finally through the first episode of Mr. Selfridge and Piven in insufferable as the character for the most though he works in some scenes I guess. You'd think the director would have reigned him in a bit at times. I've got the whole rest of the episodes to try to work through and I don't know if I can take him that much. The plot just seems to clunk along with nothing much happening and I don't really like any of the characters. It's sure no Downtown Abbey. But I'll probably watch the rest just because it's pretty and to see all those period costumes and sets - loved that part of it.

Maximo 06-21-2013 05:14 AM
Thank you for recommending Downton Abbey. I watched all 3 seasons online. Sarah O'Brien and Thomas Barrow are fun to despise.

MyDearSam 06-21-2013 05:56 AM
I actually felt more sorry for Thomas by the end of S3. O'Brien is such a b****. I couldn't decide which made me want to throw something at the TV more, her or Lady Mary.

Maximo 06-21-2013 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by MyDearSam (Post 4250729)
I actually felt more sorry for Thomas by the end of S3. O'Brien is such a b****. I couldn't decide which made me want to throw something at the TV more, her or Lady Mary.
You are right, Thomas was a sympathetic character by the end. He redeemed himself.

Lady Mary began to wear on my nerves too.

yorkiemini 06-21-2013 06:02 AM
OK you guys sucked me in - just ordered the disks from Netflix:D

yorkietalkjilly 06-21-2013 06:40 AM
From the early, unexpected death of the good-looking visitor during a raunchy night right at the beginning through to the sweet cook's eye problems, the little maid's pretend love for the serviceman out of pity, Matthew's awful "war injury" and all that that implies and the political intrigue of the times and angst of the valet's prison term to the skullduggery upstairs and downstairs, the plot clips along and the characters are fascinating for one reason or another. You care about these people - you either love them or love to hate them. And the unbelievable almost caste system and the acceptance of those in the various social strata of their lot in life is amazing. The underlings treat the lords and ladies almost as kings to be respected and obeyed as an accepted matter of course and practically never seem to question. One of the most interesting series ever.

I saw the actor who plays the lord of Downtown Abbey - can't recall his name - in the PBS Masterpiece Murder On The Orient Express the other day. Had long forgotten he was in it and of course he was younger then.

Lisa and Pic 06-21-2013 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by yorkiemini (Post 4250735)
OK you guys sucked me in - just ordered the disks from Netflix:D

You are going to love it Jay! I never thought I would enjoy a series this much. I am not watching it in order, unfortunately, but now have the tapes to season 1 and will watch next week. :) (Have seen season 2 and some of season 3) Let me know what you think.

KazzyK810 07-18-2013 06:10 PM
Any of my fellow Brits watching Starlings? It's so strange to see Brendan Doyle (John Bates in Downton) in it. He looks so underdressed in everyday clothes!

Jellybaby 07-19-2013 11:01 AM
I haven't watched Downton Abbey but after reading about it here I'm going to have to start! It sounds good.

I am watching the White Queen on BBC, I like it, it's based on Philippa Gregory's book, I love her books! I believe the White Queen is going to start in the U.S. in August.

KazzyK810 07-19-2013 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Jellybaby (Post 4274767)
I haven't watched Downton Abbey but after reading about it here I'm going to have to start! It sounds good.

I am watching the White Queen on BBC, I like it, it's based on Philippa Gregory's book, I love her books! I believe the White Queen is going to start in the U.S. in August.

I haven't read any of her books, but I'm really enjoying the White Queen. I don't want to read that book, as I like being surprised watching it, not knowing what's coming next, but are there any other of her books that you'd really recommend. I'm used to reading on my ipad, but I need to go buy a real book, so I can read while floating in the pool.

Jellybaby 07-21-2013 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by KazzyK810 (Post 4274994)
I haven't read any of her books, but I'm really enjoying the White Queen. I don't want to read that book, as I like being surprised watching it, not knowing what's coming next, but are there any other of her books that you'd really recommend. I'm used to reading on my ipad, but I need to go buy a real book, so I can read while floating in the pool.
Since you like BBC's The White Queen then I'd recommend Philippa's series The Cousin's War, you could start off with the story of Jacquetta, Elizabeth Woodville's mother.

1.Lady of The Rivers (about Jacquetta)
2.The White Queen (story of Elizabeth Woodville)
3.The Red Queen (about Margaret Beaufort)
4.The Kingmaker's Daughter (Anne Neville)
5.The White Princess (just about to be released I think. It's about Elizabeth Woodville's daughter)

The Kingmaker's Daughter is the next one that I have to read.
I have read some of her other books such as The Other Boleyn Girl from the Tudor series but so far I prefer the above series.

Lisa and Pic 07-21-2013 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Jellybaby (Post 4276235)
Since you like BBC's The White Queen then I'd recommend Philippa's series The Cousin's War, you could start off with the story of Jacquetta, Elizabeth Woodville's mother.

1.Lady of The Rivers (about Jacquetta)
2.The White Queen (story of Elizabeth Woodville)
3.The Red Queen (about Margaret Beaufort)
4.The Kingmaker's Daughter (Anne Neville)
5.The White Princess (just about to be released I think. It's about Elizabeth Woodville's daughter)

The Kingmaker's Daughter is the next one that I have to read.
I have read some of her other books such as The Other Boleyn Girl from the Tudor series but so far I prefer the above series.
These look really interesting! I ran them off and I am going to see if I can find copies at the library. Thanks for posting.

KazzyK810 07-21-2013 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Jellybaby (Post 4276235)
Since you like BBC's The White Queen then I'd recommend Philippa's series The Cousin's War, you could start off with the story of Jacquetta, Elizabeth Woodville's mother.

1.Lady of The Rivers (about Jacquetta)
2.The White Queen (story of Elizabeth Woodville)
3.The Red Queen (about Margaret Beaufort)
4.The Kingmaker's Daughter (Anne Neville)
5.The White Princess (just about to be released I think. It's about Elizabeth Woodville's daughter)

The Kingmaker's Daughter is the next one that I have to read.
I have read some of her other books such as The Other Boleyn Girl from the Tudor series but so far I prefer the above series.
Thanks for the recommendation. I just ordered it online. It should be here Wednesday, which is perfect, as I'm off work weds, thurs, & fri of this week, so I'll have time for a little floating in the pool & reading :)

Jellybaby 07-24-2013 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Lisa and Pic (Post 4276255)
These look really interesting! I ran them off and I am going to see if I can find copies at the library. Thanks for posting.
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Originally Posted by KazzyK810 (Post 4276283)
Thanks for the recommendation. I just ordered it online. It should be here Wednesday, which is perfect, as I'm off work weds, thurs, & fri of this week, so I'll have time for a little floating in the pool & reading :)
You're welcome :) I hope you both enjoy the books. I'm looking forward to reading the last two.

AmberH 07-24-2013 08:06 PM
I love Downton Abbey! I was so upset with how the ended the last season. Seemed kind of rushed. Despite her attitude, Mary is one of my favorite characters and I can't wait to see what is in store for her.

Lisa and Pic 07-26-2013 01:58 AM
Since we only started watching Downton Abbey this summer, we have skipped around on the sequence, depending what was on the reruns. However, we are now borrowing a DVD and just finished season 1. Wow! It really helps to know some of the background when watching season 3.

There is nothing like curling up with the dogs in our basement and watching another episode. My favorite activity this summer! :)

KazzyK810 08-01-2013 01:06 PM
Not a period drama, but a good British show, Last Tango in Halifax starts on PBS here stateside on September 8....look out for it :)

KazzyK810 09-30-2013 05:30 PM
woohoo!!! Season 4 has started!

yorkietalkjilly 09-30-2013 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by KazzyK810 (Post 4324958)
woohoo!!! Season 4 has started!
Oh, you ARE mean, you devil you!!! :D Dangling DA right in front of us poor, behind Americans who have to wait until - SOB! - January, 2014, to see it!!! JK! :) I hear Mary is going to be deep in grief to start with once the season starts. And, oh, I can still hardly believe her husband - gee - been so long I forgot his name - is dead. Robert? Anyway, after all he had gone through and they had to kill him off because he just had to leave the series. Grrrr. The Queen should have decreed he had to stay on DA! haha

Oh, a question if I might. There were lots of Americans who were watching a show here called Breaking Bad. I watched 2 1/2 episodes of it but it was not my type show but was wildly, crazy popular here. Have you all heard of it or are any in the U.K. watching it? Course it's nothing like DA but it had a huge following of all types here. Do you all watch any other American shows?

Well, time to go back to my Foyle's War and wait for DA months and months from now. Oh, well, DA and Westminster are two reasons not to be bummed once Christmas is over.

Wylie's Mom 10-01-2013 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly (Post 4324987)
Oh, you ARE mean, you devil you!!! :D Dangling DA right in front of us poor, behind Americans who have to wait until - SOB! - January, 2014, to see it!!! JK! :) I hear Mary is going to be deep in grief to start with once the season starts. And, oh, I can still hardly believe her husband - gee - been so long I forgot his name - is dead. Robert? Anyway, after all he had gone through and they had to kill him off because he just had to leave the series. Grrrr. The Queen should have decreed he had to stay on DA! haha

Oh, a question if I might. There were lots of Americans who were watching a show here called Breaking Bad. I watched 2 1/2 episodes of it but it was not my type show but was wildly, crazy popular here. Have you all heard of it or are any in the U.K. watching it? Course it's nothing like DA but it had a huge following of all types here. Do you all watch any other American shows?

Well, time to go back to my Foyle's War and wait for DA months and months from now. Oh, well, DA and Westminster are two reasons not to be bummed once Christmas is over.
Darn, did I miss the start of the new Foyles???!!

DBlain 10-01-2013 08:54 AM
Jeanne, Kazzy lives here in the US now, not far from me in MI. She does however have access to UK programing so she gets a peak of things early.

I however have wondered about Breaking Bad, my husband said he watched a few shows and found it depressing and disturbing about a methadone dealer that was quite cruel so I too wonder why it is so popular

yorkietalkjilly 10-01-2013 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 4325271)
Darn, did I miss the start of the new Foyles???!!
Oh, yes! He's back from America and in MI5 now that the Cold War and big-time spying is up and running, albeit in no small measure against his better judgment. His perky gal driver, Sam, the indefatigable, is back, too, by hook or by crook. Sadly, I think there were only 3 or 4 episodes this time. "Sunflower" I think was the last for this go around though I'm not sure; however, no "upcoming episodes" showed under the last episode "Sunflower" on my Foyle's War series episode Search and it searches up to two weeks ahead. Sunflower left me just wondering "what next"! It was intense there at the end. FW is a series that kind of grows on you and I love the periods in history it encompasses. Love all the Masterpiece Mysteries so much.

Britster 10-01-2013 04:55 PM
I need to start watching DA! My grandma loved it. Might start it on Netflix tonight...

AmberH 10-01-2013 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Britster (Post 4325598)
I need to start watching DA! My grandma loved it. Might start it on Netflix tonight...
I love Downton Abbey! You definitely need to watch it.

KazzyK810 10-01-2013 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly (Post 4324987)

Oh, a question if I might. There were lots of Americans who were watching a show here called Breaking Bad. I watched 2 1/2 episodes of it but it was not my type show but was wildly, crazy popular here. Have you all heard of it or are any in the U.K. watching it? Course it's nothing like DA but it had a huge following of all types here. Do you all watch any other American shows?
Yes. Some of my friends in the England watch Breaking Bad...personally I don't care for it. And yes, quite a few American shows are aired in the UK... ALOT of NCIS, as well as Big Bang Theory, Mad Men, Family guy, Duck Dynasty, & lots more.


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