Guest Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 I think we all need something to look forward to at the moment. Christmas yes, but often it's not the most wonderful time of the year, it's the most stressful time of the year! But lets hope that we can sit down and watch a bit of Christmas TV. For years I have been so disappointed with what's on offer but this year... I am sooo excited! A new series of Upstairs Downstairs! Can't believe my luck! Only one original cast member and I'm really not that keen on Keely Hawes but nevertheless - I'll be glued! I thought Downton Abbey was a treat, but this... fabulous! Secondly a new Poirot for my little grey cells! Oh someone please get me a time machine! Thirdly Garrow's law star Andrew Buchan stars in the retelling of the Nativity - Mary and Joseph in the beginning. Sounds very interesting! That got me on to thinking about my favourite Christmas film... All time top of the pops is Santa Claus the Movie with Dudley Moore Muppets Christmas Carol runs alongside Elf - Will Ferrell is just fantastic in it So, which is your favourite Christmas film? Or what are you looking forward to watching of this festive season? Answers on a postcard please! ppp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Hmm, not a postcard, but I like "Scrooged" it's the funniest version out there - but also has it's 'moments' too. I've got the DVD and I'll be watching that to wrap presents to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 In our house it is the Muppets. "A blue Charles Dickens!" is tragically one of our catchphrases! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 my Husband wishes there was jsut one movie, but there are so many Christmas ones I love both mentioned above are in the list Miracle on 34th street.. the original but I can also be found watching the newer version Holiday Inn and since I have found the Christmas channels I am watching all sorts... like the Christmas ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Home Alone 1 or 2, dont mind which but not 3. I'm looking forward to Upstairs Downstairs too, I used to love it whne i was little. mrs Bridges and Hudson Rose and the put upon scullery maid. Was it Ruby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Oh RUBY!!!! haha Mrs Bridges! and the scandal of Sarah and Master James ! hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Owwwwwwwwww wha are we gonna do wiv Uncle Arfur, wiv Uncle Arfur, wha'll we gonna doooooooo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Someones been at the cooking sherry I think!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 has to be miracle on 34th for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Owwwwwwwwww wha are we gonna do wiv Uncle Arfur, wiv Uncle Arfur, wha'll we gonna doooooooo? I hope you got up on the table for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 I hope you got up on the table for that! I suspect that she may be 'under' the table if Rea's suspicions are correct!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 No, it was my impression of Pauline Collins. But I would give it a go up on the table! Christmas party on Saturday.... that would show me up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 If memory serves me right, she sang it whilst dancing on the table 'downstairs' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 one of my guilty pleasures is ITV3, just been watching Upstairs Downstairs on that, and Ballykissangel - don't make 'em like that anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 With you there panders! Yes she sang it on and off a table in her digs while having her affair with James. But I think she also sang it in the servants hall while celebrating her and Thomas' engagement and Lady Marjorie walked in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Christmas officially starts in my house when we have watched...Miracle on 34th street, Serendipity and love Actually. Have to recomend Nativity too toatally hilarious...a few hyperventalating moments! S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Is that the one with Mr Poppy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tink69 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 The Snowman for me and Jack Frost................... My two boys always watch home alone they are teenagers but still love watching it every year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttercup Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Half a day left hope it snows tonight and school is closed then Christmas can start tommorrow. I cant wait for Doctor Who. Buttercup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Serendipity, When Harry Met Sally, and for a newer one Nativity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Nightmare before christmas is one of my all time favourites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Nightmare before christmas is one of my all time favourites. Surely that describes what you are going through at the moment with the pre-school Rea! I quite fancy the television 4 parter called Nativity which they have been plugging on t.v., but I know there is a "comedy" Nativity film out. Did anyone see the t.v. Nativity programme a few years ago, where adults were playing children doing the Nativity story - so good, I wonder if that will get a repeat now - maybe on ITV3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spiral Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Surely that describes what you are going through at the moment with the pre-school Rea! I quite fancy the television 4 parter called Nativity which they have been plugging on t.v., but I know there is a "comedy" Nativity film out. Did anyone see the t.v. Nativity programme a few years ago, where adults were playing children doing the Nativity story - so good, I wonder if that will get a repeat now - maybe on ITV3! Wow I saw that one, it was fantastic, I was trying to explain this to someone the other day and I gave up after a while as I couldn't explain it well enough, but it was really great!! Good to see I'm not alone! Spiral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreamay Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 its got to be 'Its a wonderful life!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 its got to be 'Its a wonderful life!! Ahh - everytime a bells rings an angel gets its wings! Love Actually is a favourite - but I blub too much really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest budgie1 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I love Polar Express or The Nativity which we watched yesterday....I love Mr Poppy, Would't you just love a classroom assistant like him??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Well, was out earlier this evening and watched the last part of Nativity on BBCiplayer - blubbed like a baby - have enjoyed watching this production, even if it has been soapified - very moving this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Yes, I was on the edge of my sofa! It was portrayed so well. I was so cross on Tuesday watching Loose Women, they were chatting about it after a review in one of the newspapers. The report said how it was 'youth talk' and it had been modernised. So they got on their high horses saying that was awful - only 1 had seen it and only 5mins at that. I admit at first I was a bit set back that it wasn't in biblical tongue, like what I'm used to with the story, but it enabled the viewer to really understand the raw emotion felt by the characters. Just amazing Andrew Buchan has fantastic eyes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Did anyone see the t.v. Nativity programme a few years ago, where adults were playing children doing the Nativity story - so good, I wonder if that will get a repeat now - maybe on ITV3! remembered this when I was watching it , by chance saw it was being shown and recorded it.. The Flint Street Nativity - was shown on ITV3 in the middle of the night.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmileyPR Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Favourites: A Christmas Carol Miracle on 34th Street Rudolf, The Red Nosed Reindeer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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