tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post2205368155241147607..comments2024-03-29T05:47:30.107-04:00Comments on Salt Water New England: Reader Question: Favorite British Television Series; Best Streaming ServicesSalt Water New Englandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08940851375677714833noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-57219926135627831392019-10-16T20:40:34.255-04:002019-10-16T20:40:34.255-04:00Foyles War and Father Brown are both wonderful.Foyles War and Father Brown are both wonderful.Toi Fiorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150101251337176920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-51913929602449898432019-10-10T12:06:16.617-04:002019-10-10T12:06:16.617-04:00Are You Being Served? (1972-1985) is another class...Are You Being Served? (1972-1985) is another classic BBC sitcom.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07666672268887663312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-91697523610226787362019-10-10T11:57:27.064-04:002019-10-10T11:57:27.064-04:00Anonymous Oct 4th @ 9:24 a.m.: I'm assuming b...Anonymous Oct 4th @ 9:24 a.m.: I'm assuming because you have Keeping Up Appearances (1990-1995) DVD's; that you know how to pronounce Hyacinth Bucket's last name - "Bouquet", as in an arrangement of flowers. This show is a classic British sitcom that leaves me in stitches. <br />Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07666672268887663312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-78365292116721032682019-10-07T07:53:01.503-04:002019-10-07T07:53:01.503-04:00We prefer the DVDs too. I'd list Morse, Lewis,...We prefer the DVDs too. I'd list Morse, Lewis, and Endeavor as favorites, plus Foyle's War and Shetland. We keep hoping someone can convince Lawrence Fox to do a "Hathaway" series.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-50509136599166790482019-10-05T15:17:53.081-04:002019-10-05T15:17:53.081-04:00"Keeping up Appearances" is on PBS stati..."Keeping up Appearances" is on PBS stations in many markets, so perhaps it is carried locally for you as well. You may also purchase the show on DVD's directly from PBS.James Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10989227927166792865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-5812079760983513042019-10-05T15:14:26.021-04:002019-10-05T15:14:26.021-04:00We have both because some shows (Poirot, Vera, for...We have both because some shows (Poirot, Vera, for examples) have some seasons on Britbox and some on Acorn. If you prefer watching the episodes in order, it's pretty much the only way that I have found to stream them.Coastwatchernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-10672828038582280402019-10-04T16:25:19.819-04:002019-10-04T16:25:19.819-04:00I don't do streaming, just buy the DVD's c...I don't do streaming, just buy the DVD's cheap on Ebay. Favorites: All Creatures Great & Small, A Horseman Riding By, the original 70's Poldark, Flambards, Monarch of the Glen, and Doc Martin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-42346817434018123622019-10-04T09:24:50.045-04:002019-10-04T09:24:50.045-04:00I haven't had BritBox in a while but I enjoyed...I haven't had BritBox in a while but I enjoyed it when I did, may go back to it. Really enjoy "Keeping Up Appearances" with Hyacinth Bucket that I had to get the DVDs. BritBox should really add this, it was a shame they didn't offer it before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-28939926546033427332019-10-04T09:20:49.051-04:002019-10-04T09:20:49.051-04:00Yes, really enjoy All Creatures Great and Small.Yes, really enjoy All Creatures Great and Small.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-11807411798268588832019-10-04T00:46:49.493-04:002019-10-04T00:46:49.493-04:00We watch Acorn, Netflix and Amazon. But I want to...We watch Acorn, Netflix and Amazon. But I want to put in a big plug for MHZ. This is roughly 12 European countries’ television, with English titles. Please give it a try.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-70304882616941248252019-10-03T21:59:13.467-04:002019-10-03T21:59:13.467-04:00My favorite program is Shetland, but much of BritB...My favorite program is Shetland, but much of BritBox is outside of my taste and do not have time to watch most offerings. It may be old-fashioned today, but I'm much happier with full DVD sets or full sets-to-date of my favorites, Morse, Lewis, Kavanagh QC, Endeavour, and of course, Shetland. BBC sells even the most recent season with only a brief delay on BritBox.James Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10989227927166792865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-64415226273919104802019-10-03T20:07:40.849-04:002019-10-03T20:07:40.849-04:00I literally decided yesterday (prior to seeing thi...I literally decided yesterday (prior to seeing this post) to go with Britbox. I love Morse, Shetland, anything from Agatha Christie as well as the many BBC docs and architectural shows featured. Hinterland and Broadchurch are very interesting on Netflix if you already use it. I’ve decided to purchase Lewis as well as the British version of Wallander since they are so well done. I hope this helps. Happy streaming. <br /> JMJMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-82902847485257427362019-10-03T17:48:53.073-04:002019-10-03T17:48:53.073-04:00Inspectors Morse, Lewis, and Hathaway in their var...Inspectors Morse, Lewis, and Hathaway in their various series! Endeavor is also wonderfully dark, and we also enjoy Grantchester. Midsommer Murders was loads of fun, and we have seen 'em all. Since our internet service is spotty, we rely on Amazon, but have viewed all of the above at different times via PBS, Netflix, and/or Acorn. Again, it depends on how well the blasted net is working on a given evening.<br /><br />Best Regards,<br /><br />Heinz-UlrichWSTKS-FM Worldwidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173042438761572040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-3286904909630141082019-10-03T16:08:05.060-04:002019-10-03T16:08:05.060-04:00Agreed. The body count is much higher than Oxford&...Agreed. The body count is much higher than Oxford's! It must put off a lot of prospective students from applying. ;)Kennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-85698241035832983162019-10-03T12:36:35.869-04:002019-10-03T12:36:35.869-04:00Another vote for Midsomer Murders (Tom and John), ...Another vote for Midsomer Murders (Tom and John), but I sure wouldn't want to live there unless the Earps took over policing.<br /><br />NCJack Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-43329511358742333882019-10-03T11:47:31.438-04:002019-10-03T11:47:31.438-04:00Tried a trial of Acorn and didn't really care ...Tried a trial of Acorn and didn't really care for it. Netflix has a tremendous selection of British films and/or series like the Bodyguard (which was really good). But my favorite British series remains All Creatures Great & Small about the newly minted vet, James Herriot, who during the height of the Great Depression gets a job in rural Yorkshire and all the adventures he and his partners Sigfried and Tristan have. Jolly good show! ;)Connie Murraynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-25250165527732145592019-10-03T11:02:25.424-04:002019-10-03T11:02:25.424-04:00Agree the first series was by far better! Back in...Agree the first series was by far better! Back in the 90's I believe. PAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-28147467404904059122019-10-03T10:42:57.936-04:002019-10-03T10:42:57.936-04:00Apple TV has Acorn TV Apple TV has Acorn TV monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10112773989901313223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-5634545911820901632019-10-03T10:20:14.811-04:002019-10-03T10:20:14.811-04:00Had to have Acorn because of Line of Duty. A bit ...Had to have Acorn because of Line of Duty. A bit gritty but addictive.<br /><br />JRCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-46803348088524987792019-10-03T10:17:36.095-04:002019-10-03T10:17:36.095-04:00Many public libraries offer the app "Hoopla,&...Many public libraries offer the app "Hoopla," which you can download to your mobile device or smart TV. It's free. Hoopla offers many British TV shows that are shown on Acorn.GATEMOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06206013874489550132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-64409654114549493612019-10-03T09:16:32.129-04:002019-10-03T09:16:32.129-04:00Both.Both.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-37379647790359019112019-10-03T07:11:04.582-04:002019-10-03T07:11:04.582-04:00Detectorists is still on Acorn. I have both - pay ...Detectorists is still on Acorn. I have both - pay annually as it's a little cheaper than monthly. I think it's worth it. Acorn would have been worth it just for Detectorists.Lynn Marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-5715877651755393202019-10-03T05:07:21.720-04:002019-10-03T05:07:21.720-04:00The series that were based on the books were charm...The series that were based on the books were charming. The later series were awful - 21st century woke scripts (not reflective of the times) and unbearable over-acting.Kennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-13699749638389512652019-10-02T22:07:51.793-04:002019-10-02T22:07:51.793-04:00I have both. I have both. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-61496938645843491302019-10-02T21:54:28.952-04:002019-10-02T21:54:28.952-04:00The Durrells is such a delight, it is on Amazon Pr...The Durrells is such a delight, it is on Amazon Prime!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com