An area to discuss any books you have read, films that you have seen or television programmes
Global Announcement admin.list@cruise-community. me. uk
by
Ray B »
06 Jun 2020, 10:30
» in
Forum Problems/Discussion
First post
Suddenly this morning 23 notifications in my inbox, not had one for months. Did David's computer have a bad night or was Moby fiddling with it....
Last post
if anyone gets any more can you let me know please.
On the basis that nobody has complained about this any more can I presume that it is solved?
36 Replies
300 Views
Last post by david63 30 Jun 2020, 08:52
Luxury Cruises - Boom to Bust
by david63 » 21 Dec 2020, 08:36
First post
Did anyone else see that program on Channel 4 last night?
It was one of the most informative cruise ship programs that I have seen. Many facts and...
Last post
We watched it, very informative and may i say , Educational. A very nice presenter too..
10 Replies
256 Views
Last post by screwy 21 Dec 2020, 14:54
Strictly 2020
by david63 » 04 Sep 2020, 10:34
First post
Anyone else underwhelmed by the list of celebrities this year - in fact has anyone even heard of most of them?
Last post
a group increasingly victims of discrimination. White, able bodied, middle class, older, straight men..
:thumbup:
292 Replies
5011 Views
Last post by kaymar 20 Dec 2020, 15:47
Worth watching tonight
by Stephen » 15 Dec 2020, 15:59
First post
Channel 5 tonight @ 7pm
‘Cornwall’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys’.
I watched this a few days ago, and it was thoroughly enjoyable. Wouldn’t mind...
Last post
The way to go Stephen.....very interesting when seen through the eyes of the Statesman :thumbup:
2 Replies
134 Views
Last post by Onelife 15 Dec 2020, 20:44
Hard Talk
by david63 » 07 Dec 2020, 11:01
First post
I don't know if anyone else watches Hard Talk on the BBC News Channel but last night (and is repeated today at 15:30, and later) was interviewing...
Last post
Also available to watch now on BBC iPlayer
1 Replies
114 Views
Last post by Stephen 07 Dec 2020, 11:20
A 1950s Childhood
by oldbluefox » 12 Nov 2020, 12:27
First post
I must confess I'm not a great reader. Most of my reading is non fiction and I have picked up a great little read for anybody born in the 50s called...
Last post
I bought my first pair of leather footy boots from the Co-op, the special offer salesman was one Sir Slanley Matthews :thumbup:
That must have been...
55 Replies
568 Views
Last post by Manoverboard 25 Nov 2020, 12:50
I Owe It All To You
by david63 » 13 Nov 2020, 18:50
First post
Just been listening to Dame Shirl's (as she is know to her mates!) latest, and last, album and have to say that at 83 she can still belt out a good...
Last post
There's always one that lets the side down :roll:
That's only part of it ... I, as in OL, will be the super hero and get the drinks in ( albeit at...
15 Replies
325 Views
Last post by Manoverboard 15 Nov 2020, 13:11
The Repair Shop
by oldbluefox » 26 Oct 2020, 19:35
First post
Are there any other fans of this programme out there?
What a change it makes to get away from Covid, Brexit, American politics, the economy and all...
Last post
From today’s press.
‘I’ve never seen men cry like they do on The Repair Shop’
Sent from my iPad
29 Replies
677 Views
Last post by Ranchi 08 Nov 2020, 10:16
One to watch
by Stephen » 22 Mar 2020, 10:19
First post
For those in self isolation or anyone wanting to watch a feel good film I can thoroughly recommend getting the DVD titled 'Fishermans Friends'.
Last post
That was the lodger :D
65 Replies
1609 Views
Last post by Stephen 18 Sep 2020, 13:44
The bomb squad
by Whynd1 » 14 Sep 2020, 09:32
First post
On tonight on channel 4 at 8pm.
This features our friends son Sgt Hughes.
Last post
I found this info on him.
2 Replies
101 Views
Last post by Stephen 14 Sep 2020, 10:17
Billion Pound Cruises: All at Sea
by david63 » 26 Jun 2020, 12:44
First post
Programme on Thursday 2nd July on ITV at 21:00 about how the cruise lines have been impacted by Coronavirus
Last post
Nice pictures of some big ships but that's about all.
25 Replies
688 Views
Last post by Mervyn and Trish 03 Jul 2020, 09:09
The Good Liar
by oldbluefox » 12 Nov 2019, 20:29
First post
Getting away from Brexit and the General Election we went to the cinema this afternoon to see The Good Liar . It had received good reviews in the...
Last post
Getting away from Brexit and the General Election we went to the cinema this afternoon to see The Good Liar . It had received good reviews in the...
8 Replies
433 Views
Last post by kaymar 20 Nov 2019, 18:32
Our Yorkshire Farm
by anniec » 27 Nov 2018, 21:01
First post
Channel Five, 8pm, Tuesdays (or it was tonight).
First episode just finished; simply delightful.
Last post
I am recording this new series … but will it make the same impact as the original I wonder.
22 Replies
747 Views
Last post by Manoverboard 06 Nov 2019, 12:18
Dynasties
by david63 » 20 Nov 2018, 10:37
First post
Anyone else been watching this incredible series on the BBC?
This week's with the penguins was brilliant - especially at the end when you saw the...
Last post
Just looking in and seeing all the messages....... thank you all.
wolfie
46 Replies
877 Views
Last post by wolfie 08 Apr 2019, 23:31
Edwardian Britain In Colour
by david63 » 26 Feb 2019, 10:16
First post
Anyone else see this program that was on Chanel 5 on Saturday (watched it last night on catch-up)
I thought that it was a thoroughly engaging...
Last post
I think it would have looked better and kept my attention if it was in it's original black and white configuration.
1 Replies
150 Views
Last post by Stephen 26 Feb 2019, 17:05
Strictly
by Whynd1 » 30 Sep 2017, 20:35
First post
I like to watch strictly.
Very impressed with the lovely Debbie Magee.
So elegant.
Will sadly miss the next couple of weeks but hope she does well....
Last post
You're busted OL
249 Replies
5074 Views
Last post by Mervyn and Trish 21 Dec 2017, 08:11
The Apprentice (2017)
by david63 » 12 Oct 2017, 08:52
First post
After watching last night's episode (purely for its comedy value :crazy: ) - I despair. The conversation went along these lines:
We could have some...
Last post
There was a trailer for a new programme featuring Louis Theroux about the darker side of America.
My mate said, wow, it's almost like another...
2 Replies
268 Views
Last post by barney 12 Oct 2017, 10:04
Doctor at Sea
by CaroleF » 05 Jul 2017, 11:00
First post
I've just been reading a very interesting account written by a Doctor who spent a year on a British ship. It's called The Life-Saving Adventures of a...
Last post
Do you not think 'tests' should be done before a doctor issues a prescription ??
I understand what you are saying but a ships doctor doesn't have...
21 Replies
885 Views
Last post by qbman1 07 Jul 2017, 10:07
Strictly
by Stephen » 25 Sep 2016, 15:18
First post
Allot of talent this year. A few you can see from the off that won't last long......mention no names, Ed Balls etc :)
Last post
It's more than the Prime Minister gets. According to the Daily Wail's Dianne column
302 Replies
7427 Views
Last post by Mervyn and Trish 15 May 2017, 18:27
Planet Earth ll
by david63 » 29 Nov 2016, 11:13
First post
Anyone else been watching this brilliant series?
The photography is spectacular, the birds, insects and animals magnificent and David Attenborough's...
Last post
The photography is brilliant, but I'm a bit wildlifed out. Especially when they start eating one another. But at least Attenborough doesn't give all...
3 Replies
229 Views
Last post by Mervyn and Trish 29 Nov 2016, 17:22
Andy Quinn
by Onelife » 19 Nov 2016, 22:04
First post
Did anyone watch Micheal Maicntye's big show tonight...is so you will have seen Andy Quinn being set up thinking he was there to do a talk about fire...
Last post
He was brilliant, the best that's been on so far. Then we turned over to watch a bit of X Factor and saw Honey G. Enough said. How on earth those...
22 Replies
919 Views
Last post by Onelife 21 Nov 2016, 14:22
The Missing 2
by anneed » 17 Nov 2016, 15:08
First post
So who else is as gripped by The Missing 2 as I am? Brilliant plot so confusing you never know which bit of seemingly irrelevant information is going...
Last post
It's very aptly titled then, if you're Missing it !
11 Replies
329 Views
Last post by qbman1 21 Nov 2016, 11:11
Woman in Black
by oldbluefox » 07 Oct 2016, 20:47
First post
We saw this many moons ago when it was touring and decided to see it again at the Fortune Theatre in London. We managed to get half price tickets...
Last post
By coincidence the film is on Film 4 on Tuesday (11th October) at 23:20
2 Replies
301 Views
Last post by david63 08 Oct 2016, 12:49
Eye in the Sky
by oldbluefox » 16 Apr 2016, 22:30
Went to see Eye in the Sky this afternoon and really enjoyed it. As one who is notorious for dozing off through a film this one held my attention...
6 Replies
346 Views
Last post by Stephen 14 Jun 2016, 16:14
Cormoran Strike
by ItsmeAnnC » 16 Jan 2016, 16:42
First post
I've just finished the third book in the Cormoran Strike series of novels by Robert Galbraith (J K Rowling) - Career of Evil, the first two being A...
Last post
Mine was a Christmas present! :)
5 Replies
343 Views
Last post by ItsmeAnnC 22 Jan 2016, 16:15
Mrs Brown's Boys - yet again
by Jean W » 07 Dec 2015, 10:16
First post
How time flies. It is two years since I wrote about Mrs Brown's Boys and here I am again.
We went on Saturday and had a great night. As before the...
Last post
Strange, horses for courses, I guess. I've never managed to get away with Mrs. Brown's Boys but I love Scot Squad which everyone else condemns as...
3 Replies
245 Views
Last post by Ranchi 08 Jan 2016, 11:05
Royal Anecdotes
by Stephen » 07 Jan 2016, 16:44
An amusing interesting read. :)
41ef0Jc2IoL__SX299_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg
0 Replies
185 Views
Last post by Stephen 07 Jan 2016, 16:44
The Osmonds
by Jean W » 23 Dec 2015, 13:45
First post
What a fantastic night yesterday.
The Osmonds certainly know how to put on a Show. This was laden with Christmas treats. They had a 4 piece band...
Last post
Tut tut.
Not had a drink yet. Wahtnver exnt ....hic :crazy:
2 Replies
226 Views
Last post by Stephen 23 Dec 2015, 14:41
Favourite Authors
by screwy » 14 Jan 2015, 14:56
First post
Just thought I would put this out there..
Does anyone have a favourite Author.? I'm sure that we all like to take a book or two with us when we...
Last post
I've recently discovered Joel Rosenberg, who writes thrillers set in the middle East. I've just finished reading The 12th Imam trilogy about war...
42 Replies
733 Views
Last post by Silver_Shiney 22 Dec 2015, 07:38
Bridge of Spies
by oldbluefox » 30 Nov 2015, 18:07
First post
Just got back from a very enjoyable afternoon at the cinema.
The film was a little slow at times as they set the scene. Essentially there are three...
Last post
Guess you must have missed MASH in the distant past, OBF. I thought Mark Rylance's accent sounded like Sean Connery. Abel was from Newcastle (but I...
4 Replies
228 Views
Last post by Ranchi 01 Dec 2015, 08:49
The Lady In The Van
by Jean W » 25 Nov 2015, 13:33
First post
An absolutely brilliant film :clap: Filled with humour and sadness. Maggie Smith was superb :thumbup:
Last post
No idea why but there are two versions, one more ' complete ' than the other it would appear, on Kindle should anybody wish to read the book ... lots...
5 Replies
371 Views
Last post by Manoverboard 27 Nov 2015, 08:43
The Jersey Boys
by Jean W » 08 Oct 2015, 15:03
First post
What a fantastic Show :clap: We saw it at the Lyceum Sheffield last night. A brilliant cast and the best part, all the audience new all the songs...
Last post
we saw the jersey boys early this year, and loved it. the songs are so memorable we both were humming and singing to them all the way home in the...
5 Replies
276 Views
Last post by gilly88 23 Oct 2015, 16:14
Dexter
by Silver_Shiney » 19 Aug 2015, 07:33
First post
My SIL introduced me to this series a while back on Love Film (or whatever it's called these days) but they took it down before we had a chance to...
Last post
Good for you, Graham!
3 Replies
225 Views
Last post by Silver_Shiney 30 Aug 2015, 22:03
Game of thrones
by Dennis The Menace » 06 Apr 2014, 20:47
First post
Anyone watching the new series of Game of a Thrones at 2 a.m.?
Supposedly they are showing it at the same time as it launches in the US :(
For the...
Last post
Fantastic series ... also fascinating listening to George R R Martin being interviewed about it. The series has now gone beyond the books ... I...
20 Replies
459 Views
Last post by Kendhni 18 Jul 2015, 08:27
The Churchill Factor
by Stephen » 23 Jun 2015, 10:33
First post
A good read with some humour thrown in :thumbup:
Best price Amazon.
untitled.png
Last post
Tight fist ;)
2 Replies
280 Views
Last post by Stephen 23 Jun 2015, 15:09
Amazed & Grateful
by Dennis The Menace » 21 Mar 2015, 09:04
First post
Morning All
Having amazingly now sold around 3000 copies of my book, it is my intention to forward the proceeds to a local breast cancer appeal...
Last post
It sounds like we both got very lucky with the ladies in our lives ...
Now isn't that the truth :thumbup: .
40 Replies
583 Views
Last post by Manoverboard 05 Jun 2015, 08:01
The most enjoyable film you recently watched
by Stephen » 27 Nov 2013, 22:02
First post
Mine is The Boat That Rocked .......with some of the best music tracks you will ever hear.
Proper music..........man :thumbup:
Last post
Mandela . . . The Long Walk To Freedom
Great movie about a GREAT MAN
56 Replies
714 Views
Last post by gfwgfw 02 Jun 2015, 21:35
wolf hall impressed or not?
by gilly88 » 12 Feb 2015, 18:11
First post
how is every one getting on with wolf hall, I found it a bit slow getting going for the first two episodes but now on the fourth, its starting to get...
Last post
I'm enjoying it, but it is a period in history that I know well.
It's a bit slow, as the characters seem to spend a lot of time just looking at each...
6 Replies
258 Views
Last post by Gill W 16 Feb 2015, 17:57
TV/internet connection
by Meg 50 » 10 Nov 2014, 10:24
First post
we have just bought a panasonic all singing all dancing TV...
the tv works ok, but I cannot get it to connect to our wireless network connection....
Last post
I'll ponder on the ethernet option - the TV is upstairs and the router in the kitchen so it'd mean taking the router upstairs and plugging it into...
9 Replies
244 Views
Last post by Meg 50 10 Nov 2014, 16:21
Marvellous
by TorCat » 26 Sep 2014, 11:54
Last night on BBC2 at 9PM. Available on the BBC iPlayer.
Don’t worry about it being based around football for some of the 90 minutes. It is truly an...
0 Replies
202 Views
Last post by TorCat 26 Sep 2014, 11:54
The best book on cruising......
by Dennis The Menace » 23 Apr 2014, 11:53
First post
Thanks all.
My first order AND a couple of people to blame for plugging it ;-)
Last post
Thanks Jill, I'm really made up that you enjoyed it, and yes a review would be lovely, cheers.
Hope your niece and DIL are doing ok.
230 Replies
2763 Views
Last post by Dennis The Menace 10 Sep 2014, 16:46
Once Upon a Time
by CruiseLover30UK » 15 Aug 2014, 16:12
I am so into this programme now, I can't get enough of it! I've just started the second series (I'm watching it through Amazon Instant) and i'm so...
0 Replies
180 Views
Last post by CruiseLover30UK 15 Aug 2014, 16:12
The Hundred
by Onelife » 14 Jul 2014, 18:47
First post
Apologies for posting this here but as the second part of the series starts tonight at 9.00 l thought it would be the best place to make you aware of...
Last post
I've been watching this on E4 and really enjoying it although missed the last episode so hoping to catch up with it this weekend!
To me its like a...
7 Replies
269 Views
Last post by CruiseLover30UK 15 Aug 2014, 16:09
Favourite Film Line...
by JenniC » 24 Feb 2013, 18:00
First post
Just reading Fabulous magazine ( freebie from Sun on Sunday which OH buys for the sport :oops: ) and they are quoting some favourite film...
Last post
You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!
44 Replies
1123 Views
Last post by CruiseLover30UK 10 Jul 2014, 17:04
A great read, and very informative
by BadHairBill » 16 Jun 2014, 10:10
First post
I read some book recommendations on another cruise forum for Around The World Without Wings, by Mr George Williams. As we were thinking about taking...
Last post
Totally agree BHB, George's book are all a great read, but without wings is my favourite I think :)
1 Replies
192 Views
Last post by Dennis The Menace 16 Jun 2014, 12:38
Thinking about booking a world cruise?
by CatCuddler » 15 Jun 2014, 16:53
First post
Try reading 'around the world without wings' by george williams. You can get it from amazon.
A great read, and we've now booked a world trip on Fred!
Last post
I have read this book and found some of the information concerning some of the ports of call interesting. However it does concern me that you would...
1 Replies
190 Views
Last post by Whynd1 15 Jun 2014, 17:25
The Casual Vacancy
by Belle53 » 19 Jan 2014, 17:05
First post
Just finished this book by J K Rowling, it was very good but I found it rather depressing, has anyone else read it?
Last post
No I haven't read The Cuckoo's Calling but my husband has and he enjoyed it very much, I think I will put it on my list to read.
2 Replies
210 Views
Last post by Belle53 14 Jun 2014, 17:23
Poll Who Should Take Over From Brucie?
by david63 » 05 Apr 2014, 15:01
First post
Cast your votes here
Last post
Less black would be good! And trim her fringe so we can see her.
39 Replies
715 Views
Last post by Mervyn and Trish 10 May 2014, 15:34
War Horse Live at the cinema
by oldbluefox » 22 Mar 2014, 08:52
First post
We went to see War horse beamed live from the National Theatre and thoroughly enjoyed it. This seems to be a new trend, to show West End shows in the...
Last post
We sometimes get shows and especially opera beamed live to a large screen at a square in the town near us. I agree it's a great opportunity.
1 Replies
242 Views
Last post by GillD46 22 Mar 2014, 11:21
The Americans - ITV Saturdays
by The Monocled Mutineer » 25 Aug 2013, 06:53
First post
Just watched the final episode ('taped' from last night's broadcast)
Enjoyable and a strong narrative drive all through the series.
I see that...
Last post
Our Sky+ box is all set to record the new series, but have had to use ITV+1 to avoid clashing with other recordings at the normal time.
11 Replies
443 Views
Last post by towny44 13 Mar 2014, 09:53
Gravity
by Kendhni » 10 Nov 2013, 16:01
First post
Sandra Bullock and George Clooney at their best in this very absorbing film. Basically it is about two astronauts floating in space after their...
Last post
The photography and special effects are superb. Saw it in 3D but best described as they say up here 'Nowt's gaan reet!!'
Translate please Foxy :)
7 Replies
309 Views
Last post by Jan Rosser 06 Mar 2014, 17:24
Forum permissions
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot post attachments in this forum
Cruise Community Forum : Disclaimer
Board Disclaimer
The views and comments posted in these fora are personal and do not necessarily represent those of the Management of Cruise Community Forum. The Management of the Cruise Community Forum does not, under any circumstances whatsoever, accept any responsibility for any advice, or recommendations, made by, or implied by, any member or guest visitor of Cruise Community Forum that results in any loss whatsoever in any manner to a member of Cruise Community Forum, or to any other person. Furthermore, the Management of Cruise Community Forum is not, and cannot be, responsible for the content of any other Internet site(s) that have been linked to from Cruise Community Forum.