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Reading Room:  Rosemary and Thyme  |
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Bella
True Blue Farmgirl
274 Posts
Karen
USA
274 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 05 2012 : 5:34:44 PM
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Okay, so I know this is the Reading Room, but there have been posts about television, so hear goes. I absolutely love the PBS Rosemary and Thyme series. In fact, I purchased all of the CDs. Anyone else out there familiar with the show? I wish they would make more. Felicity Kendal and Pam Ferris are two of my favorite British actresses and they made a delightful pair of gardeners/sleuths.
"Just living is not enough, said the butterfly. One must have freedom, sunshine and a little flower." -Hans Christian Anderson |
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SpyChicken
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Christine
Fond du Lac
WI
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2012 : 06:31:41 AM
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| I've seen a few bits and pieces of "Rosemary and Thyme" but I think I'd like to see more-seemed pretty funny! We also loved "Are You Being Served?" and "The Vicar of Dibley." Also would like to try "Lark Rise to Candleford" and "Land Girls"...anyone tried those?? |
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Bella
True Blue Farmgirl
274 Posts
Karen
USA
274 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2012 : 6:34:49 PM
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I love all those British shows, especially "Are You Being Served?" The one that aired here in NC last Saturday night was about the staff's attempt to get fit for their upcoming physical exams. That's one of the funniest ones I've seen. I did tape "Lark Rise to Candleford" and look forward to watching it. Never heard of "Land Girls."
"Just living is not enough, said the butterfly. One must have freedom, sunshine and a little flower." -Hans Christian Anderson |
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SpyChicken
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Christine
Fond du Lac
WI
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2012 : 07:38:39 AM
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| Oh, too funny-I think we've seen that episode of "Are You Being Served?"...don't know much about Land Girls either except that I think it's about the home front in England during WWII...I was just finishing up "Great Expectations" from Masterpiece Classic last night-it was quite good! |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Apr 10 2012 : 08:03:04 AM
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Karen,
How many seasons or episodes are there for Rosemary and Thyme? I have a seen maybe 6 episodes (from Netflix) and enjoyed them.
Christine,
I love Larkrise to Candleford :)
I will have to check out the other shows mentioned. I enjoy BBC more than most networks.
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Apr 10 2012 : 08:21:26 AM
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I love the episodes I have seen too! Just the ones they have had available from netflix (I think about 8 of them) since I don't have cable. I would love to see more!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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SpyChicken
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Christine
Fond du Lac
WI
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2012 : 09:42:10 AM
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| Well, now I HAVE to find Lark Rise to Candleford with such great reviews! Don't worry Nancy, I missed it too, but you can catch it on netflix and on youtube. Yay! A new series to love! |
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Bella
True Blue Farmgirl
274 Posts
Karen
USA
274 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2012 : 11:47:51 AM
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Christine,
I have the three series sets which I purchased at Barnes & Noble. There are a total of 22 individual shows.
I'll just add two other series that I dearly love. Hetty Wainthrope Investigates (I have the entire series, again purchased at Barnes & Noble) and Emily of New Moon. Emily of New Moon is not British. I believe it's filmed on Prince Edward Island. I'm sure most of you are familiar with L. M. Montgomery's books and this series is based on one of them. I kept hoping that they would make more, but it seems that there will be just the 13 episodes that aired on PBS.
"Just living is not enough, said the butterfly. One must have freedom, sunshine and a little flower." -Hans Christian Anderson |
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pnickols
True Blue Farmgirl
808 Posts
Patricia
Parma
Ohio
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Posted - Apr 14 2012 : 7:04:38 PM
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I've watched all three seasons and love these shows.
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SpyChicken
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Christine
Fond du Lac
WI
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2012 : 06:57:42 AM
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| Karen, I'll have to check "Emily" out-I've seen the book at the library. Ah, Prince Edward Island-that's on my travel list!! |
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2012 : 11:07:07 AM
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I loved Rosemary&Thyme and watched them all. It started with our local library and then Netflix. Sure wanted it to go on and on...but....
I truely enjoy British shows and their humor....and of course their accents. I have Land-Girls in my Netflix queue to watch next. I watched and enjoyed Larkrise to Candleford(judy Dench is a fav of mine). I also just put in my queue,Good Neighbors(1975-77) with Felicity Kandle when she was young. Can't wait to start that one. Clatterford,Fawlty Towers and Poirot are some other good ones!
I really enjoy Brittish Comedy&Who-Done-Its!
Emily of New Moon was so good.I looked for another season, but ...no! *sniff*
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman-
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Edited by - herblady55 on Apr 17 2012 4:16:39 PM |
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SpyChicken
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Christine
Fond du Lac
WI
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2012 : 11:21:44 AM
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| Excellent choices, Judy! |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4822 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Apr 18 2012 : 6:06:04 PM
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I am a huge Rosemary & Thyme fan. I even got my husband hooked on them too. We watch all the BBC programs on PBS. I've been a BBC fan since 1970. Their shows are so beautifully written and filmed. It never ceases to amaze me how they can do cast changes and not skip a beat. That is something the shows here have a hard time with.
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Apr 18 2012 : 6:51:10 PM
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I love how they always eat...you know...really eat. The British aren't afraid to eat on set and their women don't have to be rail thin to be stars. Gotta love that! LOL
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman-
"Why couldn't I have been born Rich instead of So Good Looking?" |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Apr 19 2012 : 04:15:08 AM
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I just started watching Rosemary and Thyme last night...love it!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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meow
Farmgirl in Training
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Posted - Apr 25 2012 : 6:26:42 PM
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Hello! FYI, Reading last couple of post has brighten my day.Thanks
Peace for now. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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sweettea
True Blue Farmgirl
55 Posts
Candace
St Cloud
MN
USA
55 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2012 : 9:06:57 PM
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I love Rosemary and Thyme! I have the whole series and frequently watch them with a pot of tea.
"There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle." Albert Einstein |
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erowease
True Blue Farmgirl
294 Posts
Lesley
Edmonds
wa
USA
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Posted - May 31 2012 : 07:22:39 AM
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Rosemary & Thyme is excellant I have always enjoyed shows with Felicity Kendall programs. Larkrise is good also. I rented Land Girls from Netflix and loved the series. Its always a disappointment when you reach the end of the program series.
I am currently watching the series "The Darling Buds of May" which is a fun view of British farm life with all the characters and happenings. All of the Anne of Green Gables series, Avonlea etc from Sullivan Entertainment are excellant shows. Prince Edward Island looks like such a beautiful place to live.
My all time favorite series is "All Creatures Great and Small" probably because some of the characters remind me of some of my Yorkshire relatives.
Lesley
"I see God in the eyes of every child...every life is precious to God, whatever the circumstances." Mother Teresa |
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Bella
True Blue Farmgirl
274 Posts
Karen
USA
274 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2012 : 12:58:30 PM
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I finally started watching "Lark Rise to Candleford" and love it! It's funny to see the actress who played Saffy on "Absolutely Fabulous" as Dorcas and the guy from Downton Abbey. I set my recorder every Sunday to tape this show. Thanks for the recommendation!
"Just living is not enough, said the butterfly. One must have freedom, sunshine and a little flower." -Hans Christian Anderson |
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
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newfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
101 Posts
Janis
Baker
WV
101 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2012 : 4:32:09 PM
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| Thanks all for reminding me of Rosemary and Thyme. I haven't watched any in a few years. I will check in Netflix. I saw the movie Land Girls on Netflix and loved the history about it all. Real Farmgirls for sure, even if they didn't start out that way. Jan |
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Annette Kath
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Annette
Carlock
IL
USA
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Posted - Aug 27 2012 : 9:57:42 PM
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I too enjoy watching the PBS series Rosemary and Thyme!
Annette |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2012 : 04:18:25 AM
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I finished all of Rosemary and Thyme so then I watched Land Girls. It was really good, hope there is another season soon. Also does anyone know when the 3rd season of Downton Abbey is going to be released?
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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Bella
True Blue Farmgirl
274 Posts
Karen
USA
274 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2012 : 4:23:46 PM
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They've started advertising the next series on Public Television, so it shouldn't be too much longer.
"Just living is not enough, said the butterfly. One must have freedom, sunshine and a little flower." -Hans Christian Anderson |
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