The Televigion Podcast

We're so excited being back on track with Televigion that we start off quite a few new discussions in one episode - the summer Televigion drought, views on illegal downloads including coming out as a Televigion vegan, petitioning Seeso to open up to the UK and much more! Contact us on Twitter, online at The Televigion Blog or via televigionist@gmail.com. Details this week Correspondence and Recommendations:- Fern has a different opinion on Rachel's "five-series rule" Freya pushes for Outlander and recommends the WTF Podcast Episode 700 with Louis CK The Televigion Mum really enjoyed Mum on BBC2 and recommends George Clarke's Amazing Garden Rooms  Very Special Correspondence from Gauntletgirl  The Canadian Prime Minister joins in the Invictus fun Sad news about Nashville's cancellation Current TV:- Mum BBC2, Fridays at 10pm Game of Thrones S6, Sky Atlantic, Sunday/Monday Louis Theroux - A Different Brain BBC2, Sunday 9pm "On Demand"s My Attention:-  Sammy J and Randy in Rickett's Lane (Netflix) Gold

Look who's back! It's been three and a half weeks and we've missed talking Televigion a heck of a lot. We finally kick off our discussion of sitcoms and what they mean to us, creating definitions and committing to a book deal along the way. But we need your thoughts on the matter too! Contact us on Twitter, online at The Televigion Blog or via televigionist@gmail.com. NB Here is the PBS documentary about the evolution of TV, America in Primetime, for those in the US Details this week Correspondence and Recommendations:- The Televigion Mum informed us of many things over the last 3.5 weeks GBBO's Nadiya was baking the Queen's 90th birthday cake The wonders of Slow TV  Intro video to Slow TV - Norway's 'Slow TV' Movement, Real Time Knitting and All, Hilarious TedX talk by one of the documentary makers - Thomas Hellum: The world's most boring television ... and why it's hilariously addictive, Guardian Article on Slow TV Sir David Attenborough and President Obama: The Full Interview  Caravanner of the Year -

We've been in separate locations and had different Televigion experiences so we have a podcast catch up. Then we find a new topic to explore with everyone for next time - sitcoms. The good, the bad and the specific definition of what they are. Contact us on Twitter, online at The Televigion Blog or via televigionist@gmail.com. Details this week Correspondence:- Robert has been watching Daredevil (full analysis once we both finish it) The Televigion Mum has some thoughts to contribute to the violence discussion (re: 24) and shares news on Broadchurch S3 The VSCM responds to our violence and autism discussions including highlighting The Autistic Gardener Gauntletgirl defends Raised by Wolves and sparks our next big discussion - sitcoms! Current TV:- You're the Worst 5Star, Thursdays, 10pm The A Word officially falls off our radar "On Demand"s My Attention:-  Daredevil S2 (Netflix) The Twilight Saga (Netflix) Frank Skinner On Demand... (iPlayer) with the Sian Gibson episode leading to... Only Yesterday: The

It looks like we've done all of our homework this week, watching everything we were recommended (except Deutschland '83) and everything we promised last time (Netflix catch up for Rachel, comedy catch up for James).  Contact us on Twitter, online at The Televigion Blog or via televigionist@gmail.com. Details this week Correspondence:- The Televigion Mum shares views on violence in TV and The Autism Season Gauntletgirl provides confirmation of the orange in the Christmas pudding and has found more fascinating articles I have autism and the lack of authentic autistic voices in books angers me Creativity, autism and ADHD – why we should all embrace neurodiversity Recommendations:- We've watched quite a few of your recommendations! Scotland's Home Movies: Lights, Camera, Action (BBC iPlayer) Heston's Fantastical Food (All4) Flat TV (BBC iPlayer) The Televigion Mum recommends Billy Connolly's Tracks Across America and so do we! The Televigion Dad recommends Two Doors Down Current TV:- Billy Connolly's T

The internet returns! And with it, our Televigion possibilities! We also stumble onto a discussion of violence in TV and would love to hear your views. Contact us on Twitter, online at The Televigion Blog or via televigionist@gmail.com. Also this week Correspondence:- Gauntletgirl has some thoughts on TV news, The Autism Season and shares an article about The Night Manager and Britain's place in the world Recommendations:- The Televigion Mum wanted to let us know about Lights, Camera, Action  on BBC One and Heston's Fantastical Food on All4 (his latest series is Heston's Dinner in Space) Gauntletgirl recommends Deutschland '83, as does The Guardian  and Flat TV, as does The Guardian Current TV:- The A Word, Tuesdays 9pm BBC1 Related articles from Gauntletgirl  A father and his autistic daughter on The A Word A journalist with an autistic brother Employable Me, Wednesdays 9pm BBC2 "On Demand"s My Attention:-  Daredevil S2 (Netflix) Happy Valley S1 (DVD) Gold Star:- Employable Me for Rachel

A change in the way we watch TV leads to a discussion of television news, particularly related to the Brussels attacks. Also this week Correspondence:- The Televigion Mum sent an article announcing the return of Top of the Lake with added Gwendoline Christie Current TV:- The A Word, Tuesdays 9pm BBC1 Related articles How realistic is The A Word to a mum of autistic boys and Four things you need to know about The A Word Employable Me, Wednesdays 9pm BBC2 Lucky Dip:- Mary Berry's Easter Feast, (BBC1) "On Demand"s My Attention:-  Nashville S3 (DVD or Amazon) 30 Rock (DVD) Inside Amy Schumer (DVD) Gold Star:- Employable Me, in agreement once more! Top of the Pile:- Happy Valley S1 (DVD) Daredevil (Netflix) but only when we get internet... The Future:- Broadband arrives next week! Do you have any thoughts about television news? And let us know if you watched any of the Autism Season on BBC! Contact us on Twitter, online at The Televigion Blog or via televigionist@gmail.com.

From the brand new Yorkshire studio comes episode 29. Watching TV is harder here but getting back to (freeview) basics might be a refreshing change. Very Special Correspondence:- Gauntletgirl hasn't seen Full House but brings up Nickelodeon sitcoms and sends in two great articles on the wonder of Ian McShane and on Nashville's success Recommendations:- Gauntletgirl recommends a frustratingly unavailable new Syfy show, The Expanse Current TV:- Happy Valley Series 2, Tuesdays at 9pm (BBC 1) Stag Saturdays at 9pm (BBC2) Lucky Dip:- The Day After Tomorrow (Channel 4) "On Demand"s My Attention:-  Better Call Saul (Netflix) Gold Star:- In agreement about Happy Valley Series 2, Tuesdays at 9pm (BBC 1) Top of the Pile:- Nashville S3 (DVD or Amazon) for Rachel Games - probably Uncharted 2 for James The Future:- Freeview and watching live... Any recommendations on Freeview are very welcome! And any memories of sitcoms on Nickelodeon, The Disney Channel or Trouble in the early 90's would be much apprecia

We're back! Illness has left us and excitement has joined (we're moving to York!) But we also have a lot to catch up on, not least American Gods TV adaptation news and a lot more listener's thoughts about Televigion characters. So let's get cracking! Correspondence:- A huge number of correspondents who got involved, thanks to Catherine Stewart, Beth Poole, Duncan Sutherland, James Anderson, John Rushton, Stuart Young, Luke Blythman and the VSCM (and D!) The Televigion Mum has a clear opinion on Too Much TV And in Very Special Correspondence  Gauntletgirl gives more Battlestar insight and provokes discussion of The Night Manager and genre - to be dealt with next time. Recommendations:- New From the Televigion Mum Comedy Playhouse: Broken Biscuits From the VSCM Pompeii: New Secrets Revealed with Mary Beard From GauntletBoy The Heart of Country: How Nashville Became Music City USA Current TV:- Happy Valley Series 2, Tuesdays at 9pm (BBC 1) The Night Manager Sundays at 9pm (BBC1)  Stag Saturdays a

 This week, we're doing some character work.  Correspondence:- The Televigion Mum has some in-depth bullet pointed thoughts on characters and brings up discussion of the now cancelled series, The Kennedy's. Curtis Allan has some favourite characters in The Elric Brothers from Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood And in Very Special Correspondence  Gauntletgirl talks Lucifer and Mystery Diners plus shares an article from the Guardian The Friends Reunion Was A Total Car-Crash Recommendations:- New From the Televigion Mum Back in Time for the Weekend The 80's Watched From James Walker  Love (Netflix) From the VSCM Russia's Lost Princesses Lucky Dip:- The X-Files (Channel 5) Current TV:- Happy Valley Series 2, Tuesdays at 9pm (BBC 1) The Night Manager Sundays at 9pm (BBC1)  "On Demand"s My Attention:-  Girls S3 (Sky Atlantic or Sky Go) Gold Star:-  Happy Valley (BBC iPlayer) Girls S3 (Sky Atlantic or Sky Go) Disappointment:- The X-Files (Channel 5) The Night Manager (BBC1)  Top of the Pile:

A little later than usual we bring you episode 26, a boring number but a much better episode. We have news of a new BBC venture, Too Much TV - a daily TV discussion show at 6.30pm every weekday on BBC Two. Anything that promotes more TV conversations must be a good thing! Plus it has a Spice Girl involved. Correspondence:- Big hello to our Brazilian listeners and readers! Word from Australia as Freya has some commentary thoughts, mixed with some secret Stewart and Timney/Poole correspondence and Tina Fey discussion! The Televigion Mum has a little more to say on reboots. Recommendations:- From Freya  Masters of Sex (Channel 4, not currently on All4) From the Televigion Parents Greece with Simon Reeve (BBC One) Facelifts and Fillers (BBC One) From James Walker  Love (Netflix) From Gauntletgirl  Lucifer, (Amazon Prime)  Lucky Dip:- My Baby: Psychosis and Me (BBC One) Life After Suicide (BBC One though this is a repeat from last year) Current TV:- Happy Valley Series 2, Tuesdays at 9pm (BB

We have reached the quarter century of Televigion! So it is time to look to the past...  The latest revival news is that Bryan Fuller will be showrunner for the new Star Trek and we chat through a lot more of our own Revival, Reboot or Reimagining examples and some from our listeners too. With thanks to  Jay Catherine Graeme The Televigion Mum The VSCM and of course Gauntletgirl  For more discussion along the same lines check out The Parish Counsel Episode 242 hosted by Terence Dackombe and That Juliet  Related Clip - Fuller House Exclusive Look on Ellen Recommendations:- Lucifer, (Amazon Prime) from Gauntletgirl  The Last Leg Down Under and Russia's Lost Princesses from the VSCM  Current TV:- Happy Valley Series 2, Tuesdays at 9pm on (BBC 1) Thoughts on the final War and Peace "On Demand"s My Attention:-  The Real Marigold Hotel, (BBC2) Agent Carter, FOX Gold Star (used to be Top of the Pile):-  Inside Amy Schumer S3, (Comedy Central) Top of the Pile:- Huxley (the) Pig S1, Amazon Prime Nickelod

This week, we're moving away from television but still in Televigion. Rachel and James have been watching films - specifically Rush and Man Up (both on Amazon Prime) NB The film Rachel referred to is The Break-Up Correspondence :- A Neat Guy on Twitter joined in with Televigion Commentary Interesting article sent by James Anderson - Sky’s gazumping is killing popular drama imports – TV with no viewers isn’t TV at all From the Televigion Mum: Will & Grace Cast Also "Reuniting" Gauntletgirl inspires the theme for episode 25 - Revivals! Partly thanks to this article on Dad's Army. And also this article on musicals on TV (with reference to Grease: Live, Galavant and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend)   Recommendations:- Sad news - Silicon Valley is not on demand anywhere... But Victorian Bakers (BBC2) and Shetland (BBC1) are both hits with us! Lucky Dip:- The random number 254 led us to half an episode of Nightmare Next Door (ID+ 1) Current TV:- A very warry War and Peace "On Demand"s My Attention:-  Supergirl (Sk

The Televigion Commentary is here! An experiment in Televigion for two passionate watchers to talk over a great episode of TV. James Walker joins James to watch Parks and Recreation S4, Episode 13 Bowling for Votes (YouTube link only for US listeners)  There's a countdown to us pressing play so you can join in precisely! Or just listen to an extra chat focused on Parks and Recreation. Let us know if you watched along with us, if you've seen the episode or if we inspired any thoughts! #amypoehlerisskiing Contact us on Twitter, online at The Televigion Blog or via televigionist@gmail.com.    PS It is a real and legal site! great-tv-shows.com

Inspired by bonus episode interview with Ben Verth, Rachel and James start off with a discussion of communal watching, Televigion guilt and seeing TV being made. Correspondence :- From the Televigion Mum: The many talents of James Corden, inspired by this clip Rod Stewart Carpool with James Corden  The VSCM agrees with previous correspondence on many shows Gauntletgirl tells us her animation memories and inspires a discussion of Generational Definition (including defining Twentyfirsties) Some links courtesy of Gauntletgirl  Anatomy of a TV Hit  The American Nightmare: I Worked in Reality TV and Almost Lost My Soul Steven Moffat has produced some great Doctor Who. So how did he become so hated? ] Recommendations:- Cameraman to the Queen (ITV) Lucky Dip:- The random number 152 led us to The Gourmet Detective: A Healthy Place to Die (Channel 5 + 24) Current TV:- Nothing much going on! "On Demand"s My Attention:-  Nashville (Amazon Prime) Chelsea Does (Netflix) Supergirl (Sky 1) Top of the Pil

The Televigion Podcast is delighted to welcome Ben Verth, stand-up, writer and one half of the excellent Doctor Who Podcast On The Time Lash. For more of Ben's work see http://www.benverthcomedy.com  From early memories of incarcerating engines in The Sad Story of Henry - Thomas the Tank Engine to dredging up memories of Space Precinct we cover a lot of ground. Ben's passion for Star Trek: The Next Generation inspires James to give it a rewatch (sure to be featured in an upcoming regular episode) and Ben tells of his personal and deep-rooted connection to Lewis and of his own forays into the world of television writing and performing.  And, in a first for Televigion, you can be rewarded for listening with a discount for Monkey Barrel Comedy shows if you mention us! Get in touch with any additional thoughts, contrary or non-, and anything inspired by this entertaining and thoughtful chat. Contact us on Twitter, online at The Televigion Blog or via televigionist@gmail.com.  Extra Clips - See Shaun as the lead

There's a lack of exciting TV for James but Rachel is in fine Televigional spirit. And Gauntletgirl just misses this week's deadline with her correspondence! This week in summary Correspondence :- An in-depth discussion of Tracey Ullman's Show (BBC1) inspired by the Televigion Mum. Recommendations:- Victorian Bakers on BBC2  Current TV:- War and Peace (BBC1) inspires a "discussion" Crashing (Channel 4) inspires nothing Travel Man (Channel 4) pleases us both Jericho (ITV) divides us into conscious and unconscious "On Demand"s My Attention:-  Nashville (Amazon Prime) Transparent (Amazon Prime) Say Yes to the Dress (TLC)  Top of the Pile:-  Nashville (Amazon Prime)  Disappointment:- Crashing (Channel 4) for James We need some "out there" recommendations and any other thoughts you might have! Contact us on Twitter, online at The Televigion Blog or via televigionist@gmail.com. 

The Televigion Podcast is delighted to welcome Jake Bourke to the fold, and to find some new perspectives on the world of the screen.  We have early and hazy (what is the show with the black and white 2D cat?) memories of Irish TV including Wanderly Wagon and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (or as Jake mentioned sometimes just Hero Turtles) leading to a broader discussion of animation, Gravity Falls and Steven Universe in particular. FACT CHECK - TMNT was first published by Mirage Studios We watch Hannibal S1 E1 - Aperitif on Jake's recommendation and also cover Desperate Housewives, gaming and watching all of Star Trek. We also find out that Jake is to books as James is to TV shows. PLUG - The Enemy is Everywhere is Jake's Glasgow Comedy Festival Show on 26th March. Get in touch with any additional thoughts, contrary or non-, and anything inspired by this cracking good chat. Contact us on Twitter, online at The Televigion Blog or via televigionist@gmail.com. 

Lots of television is coming back though Rachel and James are watching less. Is TV trying to tempt them back? Ellen Returns to UK screens Robot Wars is coming back Friends Reunion! or Shots of Friends actors might be in same TV show This week in summary Correspondence :-The Very Special Correspondent Mum (VSCM) gives a review of War and Peace and Gauntletgirl has thoughts about event TV. The Likely Lads - Football Results Recommendations:- Shetland on BBC1 from the VSCM Current TV:- Rachel on live channel hopping Tracey Ullman's Show (BBC1) Crashing (Channel 4) Travel Man on Channel 4 Jericho (ITV) divides opinion! "On Demand"s My Attention:-  The Man in the High Castle (Amazon Prime) Burnistoun S1 and 2 (DVD) Top of the Pile:-  Jericho (ITV) for James! Disappointment:- Derren Brown: Pushed to the Edge (Channel 4) Who watched Jericho? Did anyone think Tracey Ullman's Show was a work of genius? Get involved in the conversation! Contact us on Twitter, online at The Televigion Blog or via televigionist

Rachel and James have changed the way they watch TV and have a lot to catch you up on. Including a veritable smorgasbord of correspondence! This week in summary Correspondence :-The Very Special Correspondent Mum (VSCM) has a right to reply about the Gauntletgirl episode, Freya sends in some fascinating Australian thoughts and Gauntletgirl explores the January new series selection. From Gauntletgirl : - Deutschland 83; Beowulf; Jericho; From Dusk Till Dawn The Series; War and Peace NB The David Tennant and Kelly McDonald film Rachel refers to is The Decoy Bride Recommendations:- Mum recommends Travel Man on Channel 4 Christmas TV:- The Husbands of River Song; lots of BBC Christmas comedy "On Demand"s My Attention:- Happy Valley S1 (DVD) Top of the Pile:- Peter Kay: 20 Years of Funny and Charlie Brooker's 2015 Wipe Disappointment:- Most of the rest of BBC Christmas comedy... We'd love to hear your thoughts on Sherlock:The Abominable Bride and any of your own Christmas viewing. And get some recommendations in

Christmas and New Year is a time for family. And television. So what better for episode 19 than for James and Rachel to chat with the Very Special Correspondent Gauntletgirl.  We cover a huge range of topics including early screen experiences that might have scarred our psyches, forbidden Televigion, documentary versus fiction, spoilers and an in-person recommendation of Nashville (Amazon Prime) and No Ordinary Family (Amazon Prime) Related Links Friends - "Smell the Fart Acting" Chocolate Pudding Pie Recipe Get in touch with any additional thoughts, contrary or non-, and anything you've watched over the festive period! Contact us on Twitter, online at The Televigion Blog or via televigionist@gmail.com.