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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Don't if this is qualtiy yet, starts tonight:

Prime, Thursday 7 July, 8.30pm
Strike Back is an adrenaline-fuelled, six-part action series based on the international best-seller by Chris Ryan, ex-SAS soldier and Bravo two Zero veteran, featuring an all-star cast including Richard Armitage (Spooks), Andrew Lincoln (Afterlife) and Orla Brady (Mistresses).
A story of deception, redemption and revenge, all played out in the interlinked lives of two former soldiers; Major Hugh Collinson and discharged veteran John Porter. Their paths last crossed seven years ago. On the eve of the invasion of Iraq, John Porter led a special forces unit on a daring hostage rescue into the heart of Basra, and events overtook him with disastrous results. The decisions taken on that night inexorably unite the fate of both Porter and Collinson. Porter bears the burden of guilt and the repercussions haunt him for seven years, until an opportunity presents itself for him to return to Iraq and redeem himself. There is a new hostage crisis in the Middle East. Katie Dartmouth a brilliant young reporter, has been captured and her kidnappers are threatening to kill her unless Iraqi prisoners are released from British jails. Can Porter find her in time?
This series travels to Iraq, Zimbabwe and Afghanistan and interweaves the politics of war, with the lives of two very driven soldiers.

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Gooner 4 Life wrote:

I know they're all repeats but does anyone else watch Balls of Steel?ï¿½ Militant Black Guy is brilliant.

On FOUR tonight at 10pm. Quality show.

Three for me, and two for them.

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I've got the UFO DVD set, Space 1999 2 season set, The Prisoner (Patrick McGoohan) dvd set and today just got seasons 3-6 of Hogan's Heros thus completeing my set of them too. Bought season two a couple of weeks back and season one about a month ago.

Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Lonegunmen wrote:

I've got the UFO DVD set, Space 1999.....

Captain Koenig. I liked the chick who could turn herself into a hawk.Wongo2011-07-10 09:51:20

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Pimp My Ride

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Wongo wrote:

Lonegunmen wrote:

I've got the UFO DVD set, Space 1999.....

Captain Koenig. I liked the chick who could turn herself into a hawk.

She had funny dotty eyebrows didn't she?

Wilma from Buck Rogers was the one I would like to get lost in space with.

Edit: That's Lt Wilma Deering I think.
Junior822011-07-10 16:38:03

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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almost 15 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

[QUOTE=Wongo]Anybody remember American 60's show "Time Tunnel"?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP2TEdOAldQ[/QUOTE]

Very Vaguely, I remember two guys in bright-coloured jump suits jumping in a tunnel and that's about it.

I remember it being a bit crap. Is that it? No time to google.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

last night I downloaded and watched the first episode of a show called Wilfred.

Wow!

It is going to be a classic. I suggest you jump on this bandwagon as soon as possible to ensure maximum "oh Wilfred? yeah, I was watching that back in July 2011" when it becomes massive in NZ sometime next year.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1703925/

All I do is make the stuff I would've liked
Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

^It's a reworking of an Aussie show from a few years back, of the same name.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0899203/

http://www.yellowfever.co.nz/users/195

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

linds2 wrote:

^It's a reworking of an Aussie show from a few years back, of the same name.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0899203/

huh. And here I was thinking that I was being as cutting edge.

As you were.

All I do is make the stuff I would've liked
Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Amongst the 50hrs + of cycling I've watched the last fortnight I also squeezed in the first season (10 eps) of Game of Thrones - BEST TV EVER!!!!!!!!

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

If someone doesn't destroy that Aussie twat in the Alps I will be an angry man.

How's my driving? - Whine here

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

yeah he's a grumpy little sod (unless you're meaning the Imp in Game of Thrones lol) but Contador has had a few crashes too many and Frank Schleck is riding better than his brother but never seems to want to leave him behind so I'm guessing no one will annihilate anyone like in previous years

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I'd love them all to be so busy annoying each other they forget to beat Voekler. Hard News2011-07-18 17:39:03

How's my driving? - Whine here

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

yeah Tommy Voeckler is such a genuinely nice happy fellow i'd be happy to see him retain yellow all the way esp as my faves of Kloden and Virnakorov both crashed out last week. must admit tho i was a bit surprised that Voeckler actually accelerated the other day whn the media car wiped out Hoogerland and Flecha but I suppose all the cyclists are professionals and accept that medical personal are right at hand to help their fellow competators

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Having not read the full thread..

Sweeny > Professionals

The Wire 'kin good.

I can see why the canned Better of Ted after half second series, I only lasted 1.5 episodes.

Only teev I must see at the mo. being out of footy season is

Modern Family

and (ahem) Graham Norton.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

C.T. wrote:

I can see why the canned Better of Ted after half second series, I only lasted 1.5 episodes.

Really? I thought it was brilliant. Portia Di Rossi's character is amazing.

Currently watching the 1st season of Community and loving it.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Here's one that is a classic - if you lived in HK or Taiwan.

Has a huge following also on the Mainland.

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Geordie Shore.

Three for me, and two for them.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

C.T. wrote:

Having not read the full thread..

The Wireï¿½ 'kin good.

Possibly the greatest tv series to come out of the US.

"Sharing rewards the weak"- Steven Colbert

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hard News wrote:

If someone doesn't destroy that Aussie twat in the Alps I will be an angry man.

I try to comprehend ladder of recent messages from this discussion, it appears that cycling, the Tour de France is being discussed, is it not? I see "Aussie" written above, I try to guess you speak of Cadel Evans, the excellent Australian cycling rider? I see "Twat" and try to understand it, but will pass for tonight.

Cadel is popular rider across Europe. I wish him well, Indurain was a special rider to me, his family raised not far from my home. This cycle race is special. I come to Antipodes, it is home for a little while, but not forever, I see Tour De France live on TV, it makes me happy.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

When Miguel Indurain was dominating the tour we didn't get full coverage of it here in NZ. It's only been about 8-9yrs that the tv powers that be have realised it has an audience here in NZ and have shown us every single stage(for many years we would jst have coverage of a cpl of mtn stages) - but I do remember seeing some of his tour victories

Many people (myself included) consider Cadel Evens to be a prat/twat/bad sportsman... possibly because we have this rivalry with most aussies but for me its because he was so unprofessional a cpl of years ago and was rude to the media and arrogant and grumpy. This tour many cyclists have had major crashes and carry injuries and might not have the form that is expected but they are still way more gracious than Cadel was in similar circumstances

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Junior82 wrote:

New episodes of Nikita starting next week - with Maggie Q.

I like this. It is pure chewing gum tv but being able to perv at Maggie Q makes it all worthwhile.

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I've only just discovered The Big Bang Theory. Love it. Managed to score series 1 & 2 from the warehouse so its catch up time.

Gooner 4 Life2011-07-23 09:46:52

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hard News wrote:

If someone doesn't destroy that Aussie twat in the Alps I will be an angry man.

In with anger, out with love Hard News!

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

The Water Margin - Fantastic, violent, one of the best things on TV in the 70's. I loved Lin Chong. Apparantly Lin Chong's nickname was "Panther Head" - cool.

Also the best theme tune ever sort of like James Bond but with a Japanese twist.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvd6s6q_LxU

"The ancient sages said do not dispise the snake for having no horns...' - Very true

ForteanTimes2011-07-23 11:16:49

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

The book that it is taken from is a Chinese classic. I've read the English translation (penguin books) several times in my youth.

It is my favourite even better than Journey to the West and Dream of the Red Mansion.

The TV version looks so 70s cool!

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hard News wrote:

If someone doesn't destroy that Aussie twat in the Alps I will be an angry man.

Greetings to geologically diverse New Zealand, and happy, pleasant Sunday to all.

I recall this message of some days ago, I not understand wording 'twat' and only discover meaning of said word now! it is derogatory term and not pleasant!

I not understand what man who claims to be 'hard' has such anger towards bicycle rider. I notice that Cadel Evans, bicycle rider referred to as 'Aussie Twat' by alleged 'Hard' Seï¿½or, has won Tour de France. Cadel, under Tour de France etiquette, will not have another rider challenge on final day.

As I now understand message, Seï¿½or Hard News will be angry man on Sunday, may he be angry man on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with anger to not finish until Thursday.

Adiï¿½s!

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

How do you say 'weakest troll I've ever seen' in Spanish?

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Breaking Bad Season 4.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

El Pajero wrote:

Hola! As Senor News is still angry, I am plucking my twanger with muchos gusto .

Donde esta la pollo?

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I remember the days when the quality of multi and troll was much higher... shame it has slipped so much.

How's my driving? - Whine here

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hard News wrote:

If someone doesn't destroy that Aussie twat in the Alps I will be an angry man.

Um, Cadel won the race sparky.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Lonegunmen wrote:

I got this link from the latest Net Guide. Back when wrestling was more action than all talk. Some big names from the past in this one too. Obviously guys over 40 will remember this. A look at New Zealand's past.

ï¿½

http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/on-the-mat-ep-1981

Just saw about 20 mins of "IPW" on Maori TV. Sort of somewhere in between On The Mat and WWF.

Quite amusing.

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I watched some episodes of a BBC show called Spooks/MI5
one of the plots actually came true

who says life can't imitate art

E's Flat Ah's Flat Too

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Qi on now

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Underbelly NZ: The Land of the Long Green Cloud doesn't seem to be as good as the Australian series. There are a few story overlaps with Underbelly: Tale of Two Cities; the above being a prequel to this series.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I know it was probably impossible but it would have been good if the same actors from Tale of Two Cities were in the NZ version. ie Terry Clark and Alison Dine characters etc.

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over 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

End of Entourage, and I thought it really went out with a whimper. In fact, the whole last season was pretty weak. Don't want to say too much about the final episode as not sure if it has been on in NZ so don't want to *spoiler* ruin it for anyone.

All I do is make the stuff I would've liked
Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight

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