If you're a faithful reader you already know about the TV tax in the UK. After being here a little over two weeks I have some more interesting observations on TV here. Actually, I haven't gotten into real British TV much so the majority of comments are on the American TV crossover.
1. BBC3 and BBC4 are off air a significant portion of the day. Is this what my money is paying for???
2. The most common American TV show to see on Telewest cable? Will and Grace. This isn't based on a real statistical test but more anecdotal evidence that I'm pretty sure I could watch that show any time of the day here.
3. Friends is also on a lot here. I don't mind that. I have it set to record all the episodes so anytime I need to relax and feel at home I can watch an episode.
4. Current TV shows are about a season behind here. So you can see last year's episodes of Grey's Anatomy, Lost and other shows. Thanks to my slingbox this won't be a big problem.
5. On other shows UK viewers are waaaayyy behind. Here are a few examples of old TV shows you can catch over here: Murder She Wrote, Starsky and Hutch, and Nightrider. Not as old but still old: Mad About You, Home Imrovement.
6. The Brits have another show I've been thinking about tuning into - "How to find a husband." But don't worry mom, I won't watch it while I'm here!
7. One show that is pretty current is "The Daily Show," it would have to be since it is based on current events. Anyway, it's great to have it on here, Jon Stewart is hilarious!
8. One point on radio (I know, this post was about TV). I turned on BBC Radio 1 hoping to hear some great music as I think there are lots of great bands coming out of Britain right now. However, I was disappointed to hear them playing The Pussycat Dolls - one of the worst American pop groups. I guess I'm not completely surprised. I like (some) pop music, I had just hoped for better. I hope my money is not going towards that!
Since I'm filling my blog with pointless observations about TV shows, you can presume I don't have much to update you on (and I sit around at night watching a lot of TV). Things are going well and I'm starting to feel a little settled here. Yesterday I bought some crumpets! They are quite lovely - like English muffins, only better. I ate mine with coffee, not tea. Maybe the true test of how English I become will be if I ever choose tea over coffee.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
TV in the UK
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hey- I don't go into work til 1pm LA time... you gonna be on skype anytime before then? Email me and let me know when to get on:) Laytah
Since you brought up the topic of tea sort of, I thought I'd mention a little about Twinings Tea. They're a major brand in the U.K. though they can be found in the U.S. as well. Unlike U.S. tea, they have an extensive range of teas and are in my opinion very high quality. You may not be keen on tea BUT I would recommend you visit their shop on The Strand in London. The shop has a number of gift sets that would make great gifts for family and friends back in the U.S. The shop also has a small museum on the history of tea and the Twinings family (I heard some where that family members still sit on the company board.). Lastly, Twinings has been selling tea at that location since 1717. Here is a link that will give you information on the shop: http://www.twinings.co.uk/strand_shop.asp Cheers!
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