Re: TV news items that don't need their own threads

[Butterfield]

I remember this so well. They got married in Walsall so it was quite big in our local news too.

Couple who met on Blind Date still madly in love as they celebrate 30th wedding anniversary

https://metro.co.uk/2021/10/20/couple-who-met-on-blind-date-celebrate-30th-wedding-anniversary-15455975/

[Butterfield]

Sir Trevor McDonald has been confirmed as the new GamesMaster.

The classic gaming show will be returning later this year on E4 and there's already been months of speculation as to who would take on the persona once played by Sir Patrick Moore.

"I am delighted to be taking on this iconic role for a new generation of viewers," said McDonald.

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-25-sir-trevor-mcdonald-is-the-gamesmaster

[Fangirl Three]

Cilla felt a bit chilly in the car on the way to the wedding, poor thing, and wrapped herself in an old rug that was on the back seat.

[Nightjar]

Neighbours in crisis!!

Neighbours needs good friends to survive after UK network axes iconic soap

Network Ten determined to find new backer after Channel 5 announces it will stop airing the show in August

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/feb/06/neighbours-needs-good-friends-to-survive-after-uk-network-axes-iconic-soap

[The Call of the Wendigo]

[Butterfield]

I wonder why Channel 5 are choosing to drop Neighbours but not Home and Away. I'd have thought Neighbours carried the more legendary status in the UK; though I think Home and Away is more popular in Australia.

[SiberianPrincess’sMidriff]

Futurama might be coming back!!!!


Without the guy who voices Bender.



I liked the first 4 seasons. They were good, At the time. 20 years ago.

[Butterfield]

I remember excitedly watching the first Futurama episode when it was shown (on Channel 4?) and found it boring. I haven't watched it since.

[Fangirl Three]

I always wish I could find Futurama funnier.

[SiberianPrincess’sMidriff]

The sexualisation of the female characters in the later series was so blatant even I noticed.

[Butterfield]

That is basically Homer Simpson in cosplay doing naughty things with an adult Lisa Simpson.

Couldn't they have progressed with their animation at least?!

[Butterfield]

Challenge Anneka returns to British TV screens 30 years after it was first aired

TV presenter and broadcaster Anneka Rice, 63, will don her lycra jumpsuit and grab her brick-line mobile phone once again for a new Channel 5 four-part series that will highlight everyday heroes and deserving communities at a time when they are in need of help.

https://www.itv.com/news/2022-05-23/challenge-anneka-returns-to-british-tv-screens-30-after-it-was-first-aired

[SiberianPrincess’sMidriff]

Who cares about Challenge Anneka? We want Treasure Hunt!!! And only with Kenneth Kendall.

[Butterfield]

Who cares about Challenge Anneka? We want Treasure Hunt!!! And only with Kenneth Kendall.

I absolutely agree! And so is Wincey Willis.

[Nightjar]

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/aug/02/storylines-were-getting-crazier-mock-the-week-to-end-after-17-years

Good.

[cosmictanya]

'Everyday heroes and deserving communities' are surely words to strike terminal boredom into the hearts of television viewers nationwide.

I mean, I bought a packet of chocolate chip biscuits for the Big Issue seller outside M&S last Christmas, but you don't see me painting myself as a community hero to get my house done up for free by a television programme.

[cosmictanya]

Cilla felt a bit chilly in the car on the way to the wedding, poor thing, and wrapped herself in an old rug that was on the back seat.

I actually think she looks quite nice there, and her legs look great. Apparently she was very proud of them, and I could never understand why - big knees and no definition on the calves. However, from that angle, I am willing to admit they look very good.

[Fangirl Three]

I was quite surprised to read that I posted that remark, it's not the sort of thing I normally say at all.

[Nightjar]

You spoke truth though, innit.

[SiberianPrincess’sMidriff]

I always wish I could find Futurama funnier.

I was quite surprised to read that I posted that remark, it's not the sort of thing I normally say at all.

Worse than Robo-Nixon.

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