Life on Mars

New BBC show...
http//www.tv.com/life-on-mars/show/51334/summary.html
[quote7912123bab="TV.com"]A detective chief inspector from 2006 is investigating a serial killer when he is knocked over by a speeding car. Waking up, he finds himself mysteriously transported back in time to 1973. Initially struggling to come to terms with his situation, he has to come to terms with the old-fashioned technology and attitude of the day, while figuring out how he came to be trapped in the past.

The actor John Simm described the show as "a cross between Back to the Future and The Sweeney", and it makes effective use of the disorientation of the unwitting time traveller while taking a post-modern romp through 1970s fashions and technologies, with due tribute paid to the classic police dramas of the day to fashion a truly unique programme.[/quote7912123bab]

It sounds wierd but its actually good. Grab it off torrent sites or usenet. 4 episodes so far...

Ooo John Simm is a good actor. Is it on Usenet?

Yep. I'll email you the NZBs if ya want...

edit Here is a rar of the first 4 NZBs http//s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3CJZG2APBN2L83QSCJ88WEKN78

It's no surprise the BBC is trying to capitalize on the return of Doctor Who by developing new sci-fi shows. There's another one called Torchwood that's coming too.

They're all worth a look.

Its not really Sci-Fi. If you've seen the first 2 episodes its pretty obvious why he's back in the 70s. Still entertaining...

Its really just my BBC filler until Hustle starts series 3. Sometimes I wish I lived in London (

Well, "time travel" smacks of sci-fi to me, at least in theme, but I know what you mean. )

What's your opinion of the new DW?

[quotefd2d01076d="Wolfeman"]Its not really Sci-Fi. If you've seen the first 2 episodes its pretty obvious why he's back in the 70s. Still entertaining...

Its really just my BBC filler until Hustle starts series 3. Sometimes I wish I lived in London ([/quotefd2d01076d]

Thanks for the .NZB.url==http://=http:///url D

What's Hustle? Do they show it on BBC America?

Hustle started showing on A&E in the states just last month. Its funny because they call it a new original show.
http//www.tv.com/hustle/show/21390/summary.html?q=hustle

Series 1 & 2 (12 episodes) already aired. Series 3 starts soon I think. Its an awesome con-man show...

[quoteaba88de931="Wolfeman"]Hustle started showing on A&E in the states just last month. Its funny because they call it a new original show.
http//www.tv.com/hustle/show/21390/summary.html?q=hustle

Series 1 & 2 (12 episodes) already aired. Series 3 starts soon I think. Its an awesome con-man show...[/quoteaba88de931]

Yeah I've noticed a few channels do that. I think they did it with What Not To Wear, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, Weakest Link and maybe The Office too.

I think I've seen Hustle actually, looks and sounds familiar. I'll have a look on Usenet for that.

Also, if you're into some BBC shows, John Simm (Life On Mars) was in a government conspiracy show on the BBC about 2-3 years ago called State Of Play. It was really good.

[quote43fce78b66="theysayjump"][quote43fce78b66="Wolfeman"]Hustle started showing on A&E in the states just last month. Its funny because they call it a new original show.
http//www.tv.com/hustle/show/21390/summary.html?q=hustle

Series 1 & 2 (12 episodes) already aired. Series 3 starts soon I think. Its an awesome con-man show...[/quote43fce78b66]

Yeah I've noticed a few channels do that. I think they did it with What Not To Wear, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, Weakest Link and maybe The Office too.[/quote43fce78b66]

This goes without saying these days. (

Feel lucky that some unadulterated UK programming makes it here at all. Remember that most stuff was adapted by US networks for decades. The Office and Coupling are examples of that still going on.

What's worse is how they redub the kids stuff like Bob The Builder with American voices, even though the British accents are clearly intelligible. That's sorta insulting.

It does no good to have American kids raised to believe everything good only comes from America.

[quote43fce78b66="Tholek"]What's your opinion of the new DW?[/quote43fce78b66]

Don't tell me no one else has seen it? shock

[quote2278e0b6fd="Tholek"][quote2278e0b6fd="theysayjump"][quote2278e0b6fd="Wolfeman"]Hustle started showing on A&E in the states just last month. Its funny because they call it a new original show.
http//www.tv.com/hustle/show/21390/summary.html?q=hustle

Series 1 & 2 (12 episodes) already aired. Series 3 starts soon I think. Its an awesome con-man show...[/quote2278e0b6fd]

Yeah I've noticed a few channels do that. I think they did it with What Not To Wear, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, Weakest Link and maybe The Office too.[/quote2278e0b6fd]

This goes without saying these days. (

Feel lucky that some unadulterated UK programming makes it here at all. Remember that most stuff was adapted by US networks for decades. The Office and Coupling are examples of that still going on.

What's worse is how they redub the kids stuff like Bob The Builder with American voices, even though the British accents are clearly intelligible. That's sorta insulting.

It does no good to have American kids raised to believe everything good only comes from America.

[quote2278e0b6fd="Tholek"]What's your opinion of the new DW?[/quote2278e0b6fd]

Don't tell me no one else has seen it? shock[/quote2278e0b6fd]

I agree completely. My wife couldn't believe how many shows that are over here, that we had in the UK first. She was led to believe that it's all from here, especially with things like Bob The Builder where the voices are different, who the fuck is going to know? It's a shame, especially when it's the Uk taxpayers who fund the BBC and make all of these programmes possible. Credit where credit is due.

I know Wolfeman likes the US version of The Office, but I honestly couldn't watch more than 10 minutes of it, same with Coupling, they just didn't work for me. shrug

As for Doctor Who, I've never liked it and only watched maybe 6 times in my life so no, I haven't seen the new one. (

The Office US is good. Its really true to the BBC one in the flow and stories. Ricky Gervais is still involved with the show too. I think the biggest hurdle is getting over the characters being different. The US cast is all great, only missing Gervais but Carrell is a close 2nd. I swear its the best comedy on US TV. And US Dawn/Pam is way hotter...

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Never seen DW ( American Coupling sucked BTW...

I much prefer the UK Dawn to the US Pam.

I think the main thing I didn't like about the US version of The Office is that it just doesn't feel real. The UK version feels like a documentary but the US version feels too scripted.

To each his own. shrug

The earliest episodes of the US version of The Office were shot-for-shot remakes of the original U.K. episodes. Watching them was like watching a cover band.

The most recent episodes are pretty good though. I really was biased against the US version at first, but I'm coming around.

I tried to give the BBC version of Coupling a chance, but it didn't stick. Props to the BBC in general though...

NO TSJ I REFUSE TO LET YOU WIN )
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[quoted5b464b0f6="Wolfeman"]NO TSJ I REFUSE TO LET YOU WIN )[/quoted5b464b0f6]

You vill pay Jack Bauer! YOU VILL PAY!

Sorry, I've been watching 24 from the start over the last few days, I'm on a 24 kick.

How fine was Elisha Cuthbert in that first season...

/me makes sure his wife isn't looking.

Yeah she was pretty fine. http//forum.freeipodguide.com/smilies_mod/upload/b54322a073cb529ad8a5d92070da57b5.gif[" alt=""/img010ce9b7d5]

I'm about to start series 2 now. D

I made you a userbar )
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[quotef969b5ef4b="Wolfeman"]I made you a userbar )
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Sweet! Yoink.

Speaking of which, I'd like to know where the fuck the people got their copies of 24 that I downloaded. There was one scene where there is a huge camera on wheels clearly visible at the side of screen and another where there's some guy just kneeling down at the side with jeans and tan jacket and basball cap. roll

LOL! There has been a few of those mistakes on LOST where a car drives waaaaay in the background or a fence is visible but not a dude just kneeling there...

[quote1fb92549f2="Wolfeman"]LOL! There has been a few of those mistakes on LOST where a car drives waaaaay in the background or a fence is visible but not a dude just kneeling there...[/quote1fb92549f2]

lol Yeah I tried taking a screenshot of it (see my new thread) so I could post them since it kinda spoiled it. Makes it seem less real. (

Here's one of them

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[quoteca5936cad2="theysayjump"]I agree completely. My wife couldn't believe how many shows that are over here, that we had in the UK first. She was led to believe that it's all from here, especially with things like Bob The Builder where the voices are different, who the fuck is going to know? It's a shame, especially when it's the Uk taxpayers who fund the BBC and make all of these programmes possible. Credit where credit is due.

I know Wolfeman likes the US version of The Office, but I honestly couldn't watch more than 10 minutes of it, same with Coupling, they just didn't work for me. shrug

As for Doctor Who, I've never liked it and only watched maybe 6 times in my life so no, I haven't seen the new one. ([/quoteca5936cad2]

The new Doctor Who is [bca5936cad2]miles[/bca5936cad2] away from any of the old series. You really ought to give it a shot.

Billie Piper isn't too bad to look at either...

I actually like the US version of The Office, but it's so different, I feel the title should've been changed. The UK series has done ok here in the US, but it probably could've done better had there been no confusion.

The same goes for Coupling, which was yanked from PBS pretty quickly once NBC started broadcasting their version. (Which was total crap)

[quoteca5936cad2="Wolfeman"]Never seen DW ( American Coupling sucked BTW...[/quoteca5936cad2]

See it. It's on usenet and torrents. ("Dalek" is the best ep. so far)

Tholek, are you British? Billie Piper is British hot in that every girl from the UK is at least 2 levels hotter because of the accent. If she was a Yank, not so hot. I downloaded the first series of the new Doctor Who and I just watched the first one. Pretty good...

[quote1a449472bb="Wolfeman"]Tholek, are you British? Billie Piper is British hot in that every girl from the UK is at least 2 levels hotter because of the accent. If she was a Yank, not so hot. I downloaded the first series of the new Doctor Who and I just watched the first one. Pretty good...[/quote1a449472bb]

Nope, just a lover of British things. D

I know, in some, not so hot, but in other scenes she's sorta "bitchy-hot" in that way we yanks love. ;)

Here's the official Life On Mars and Hustle links for those who are on the fence about watching

http//www.bbc.co.uk/drama/lifeonmars/
http//www.bbc.co.uk/drama/hustle/

Oh, and what the hell...

http//www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/ )

Here's another one I mentioned above

http//www.bbc.co.uk/drama/stateofplay/

I downloaded Life On Mars but have yet to watch it. Once I'm done with 24 (series 2, 3 and 4) then I'll move on to Life On Mars and then Hustle.

Doctor Who is pretty cool. I'm not surprised SciFi is picking it up because its just up their alley. I have British envy too )

I've been watching season 4 of 24 and I don't know if it's just me but it seems to have a lot of plot holes (more than usual). That's all I'll say since TSJ's still watching it.

I saw the 1st episode of Life on Mars (thanks for the nzb), and I liked it.

If there is ever an nzb for state of play please let me know. I love shows like those.

[quote5f93094f97="hehehhehe"]I've been watching season 4 of 24 and I don't know if it's just me but it seems to have a lot of plot holes (more than usual). That's all I'll say since TSJ's still watching it.

I saw the 1st episode of Life on Mars (thanks for the nzb), and I liked it.

If there is ever an nzb for state of play please let me know. I love shows like those.[/quote5f93094f97]

When I was downloading Series 4 of 24, I started reading the comments on NewzBin about Series 5 and they were saying that Series 4 was a bit far-fetched or over the top, but Series 5 is showing some promise.

I started series 2 last night. Also, all the bad "guys" use Windows based PC/Laptops while the good "guys" use Mac. That Michelle woman is using a Dell laptop so she will be bad. Same with Nina, Jayme and the other twats.

I couldn't find any .NZB'surl==http://=http:///url for State Of Play. cry

Yeah no NZB luck here either.

Series 4 was the weakest IMO. Series 1 and 3 were the best.

BTW I only say Series instead of Season b/c this is a very British thread...

[quotec761e400ce="theysayjump"]When I was downloading Series 4 of 24, I started reading the comments on NewzBin about Series 5 and they were saying that Series 4 was a bit far-fetched or over the top, but Series 5 is showing some promise.

I started series 2 last night. Also, all the bad "guys" use Windows based PC/Laptops while the good "guys" use Mac. That Michelle woman is using a Dell laptop so she will be bad. Same with Nina, Jayme and the other twats.

I couldn't find any .NZB'surl==http://=http:///url for State Of Play. cry[/quotec761e400ce]
Season 4 still has some nice surprises, you'll see wink .

As for the computers, I always noticed that they went out of their way to show the apple logo, especially in the beginning of the series. Now in season 4, I don't really notice the product placement anymore.

Thanks for looking for an nzb guys. I'll get the series another way and try it out.

[quotedcb01c24a1="Wolfeman"]BTW I only say Series instead of Season b/c this is a very British thread...[/quotedcb01c24a1]

I bet you even pay the license fee, don't ya? D

[quote48718b0edb="Tholek"][quote48718b0edb="Wolfeman"]BTW I only say Series instead of Season b/c this is a very British thread...[/quote48718b0edb]

I bet you even pay the license fee, don't ya? D[/quote48718b0edb]

lol

If you're into British TV, you may like Alan Partridge played by Steve Coogan (I think is a modern comedic genius).

http//www.newzbin.com/browse/post/1679290/

TSJ, can you hook me up with a hot British girl?

Do you have one in mind or do you want me to just ask my brother to walk around the streets asking girls if they're interested in hooking up with the Wolfeman?

I'm sure they all know who you are over there. wink

[quote44f189a08f="theysayjump"]If you're into British TV, you may like Alan Partridge played by Steve Coogan (I think is a modern comedic genius). [/quote44f189a08f]

Yup, I'm already a fan.

However, Around The Worrld In 80 Days was.....um....err....best forgotten. )

[quote44f189a08f="theysayjump"]Do you have one in mind or do you want me to just ask my brother to walk around the streets asking girls if they're interested in hooking up with the Wolfeman?

I'm sure they all know who you are over there. wink[/quote44f189a08f]

Can you find me a posh one? ;)

I actually just spoke to a few Edinburgh girls and this was their reaction when I told them that Wolfeman and Tholek were on the lookout.

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Eenie, meenie, miney....

NZB of Episode 5 of Life on Mars...
http//s13.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2MJJRONY8VV5J2O96845H3FVU5

Steve Coogan's on Kimmel Friday night.

There was life on Mars, until Chuck Norris went there.

[quote6b4ac931eb="Tholek"]Steve Coogan's on Kimmel Friday night.[/quote6b4ac931eb]
I just saw him on Conan.

I got a couple eps of State of Play so I'm looking forward to watching it.

[quotec60ef99459="hehehhehe"][quotec60ef99459="Tholek"]Steve Coogan's on Kimmel Friday night.[/quotec60ef99459]
I just saw him on Conan.

I got a couple eps of State of Play so I'm looking forward to watching it.[/quotec60ef99459]

Cool, where'd you get them from?

And I'll look out for Coogan on Kimmel tonight. D

I got it off p2p, it takes a while since it's a couple of years old. With all these other shows to watch, I don't know when I'll get to it.

WTF, why did the change the Doctor on Doctor Who? WTF!!!!

[quote3ffc79a065="Wolfeman"]WTF, why did the change the Doctor on Doctor Who? WTF!!!![/quote3ffc79a065]

The show has been around since 1963. The actors [i3ffc79a065]do[/i3ffc79a065] change. )

If you had been watching DW for years, you'd not be surprised by this. The show survives cast changes because it's expected.

In this particular case though, Eccleston felt he might be pigeonholed, and opted out of renewing, but Piper's on board for the new season with Tennant.

The Sweeney shock (points to name)

[quote3cba91540a="Tholek"][quote3cba91540a="Wolfeman"]WTF, why did the change the Doctor on Doctor Who? WTF!!!![/quote3cba91540a]

The show has been around since 1963. The actors [i3cba91540a]do[/i3cba91540a] change. )

If you had been watching DW for years, you'd not be surprised by this. The show survives cast changes because it's expected.

In this particular case though, Eccleston felt he might be pigeonholed, and opted out of renewing, but Piper's on board for the new season with Tennant.[/quote3cba91540a]

I'm so torn. I really like the show though...

It'll still be good, you'll see. This is the 10th guy to play the Dr.. (11th if you count Peter Cushing in the movies)

The doc is dead, long live the doc. ;)

[quote214ba381ad="Tholek"]It'll still be good, you'll see. This is the 10th guy to play the Dr.. (11th is you count Peter Cushing in the movies)

The doc is dead, long live the doc. ;)[/quote214ba381ad]

LOL, thats funny. I just grabbed the Christmas special and its was good...

Not sure if you're "there" yet, but here's the old DW userbar I did

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I'm sure theres a better one out there though.

I'm going to make one for sure )

Just noticed this today

http//www.scifi.com/doctorwho/

2 weeks from tomorrow. Fucking sweet. Did you watch Life on Mars?

I actually haven't, yet. (

I don't do newsgroups, and haven't added any new torrents lately. I'll look for one tonight though.

and found some...

http//tz.searching.com/search_life-on-mars

I watched it, well the first threee and then got caught up in 24 again.

I liked it so I'm gonna watch the rest.

There is only 8 episodes. Its a really cool show, expect America to be stealing it soon...

lol I do like it, it's funnier and better acted than I thought it would be.

If you're a fan of John Simm you should try to find The Lakes somehow. I loved this show and I think it's the first place I saw him.

http//www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/features/cumbria_on_film/the_lakes.shtml