I'm not very keen on TV. I would never watch Love Island, Coronation St, EastEnders, etc. In fact my choice of viewing is very limited.
However, I do have a plug-in device that has all sorts of quite interesting programmes/films/etc downloaded onto it, and over recent weeks I've watched all the different series of Rick Stein's culinary travels, and had just begun to watch the Two Greedy Italians series, with Carluccio and Contaldo. There's something about the combination of life-style, history, travel, and food, that really appeals to me.
I say I've 'watched' these programmes, but in fact I've probably more 'snoozed' through most of them than paid attention. I tend to turn-on the TV after lunch to accompany my siesta. I don't watch much else.
Carluccio and Contaldo are a very amusing couple of 'cooks'. If you like Italy, like Italian food, and like a good laugh; then this series could be for you. You also learn quite a bit about Italian history en route.
My younger son is a fan of such foodie shows, but he doesn't get time to watch these days with full time work and twin babies.
ReplyDeleteThe 'Greedy Italians' are good fun, he'd love it.
DeleteI will look it up. I think it's the kind of thing I like too.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you'd enjoy it.
DeleteComfort TV . A lovely way to relax.
ReplyDeleteOr snooze!
DeleteI like the way they include history and background. Makes you begin to understand why people eat as they do in different places.
ReplyDeleteWe are TV free this week. Mainly because I don't know how to work my brother's system.
I can't say we are missing it.
I would happily do without TV, but I do like my little plug-in.
DeleteI really like Rick Stein and his gentle and informative presentation style.
ReplyDeleteHe was very good. He did try to get his son Jack to take over from him, but he didn't have the same appeal.
DeleteI like these Greedy Italians too. They are entertaining and informative at the same time. I mostly only watch Netflix. I watched a wonderful documentary on Samarkand and the people and food and culture last night.
ReplyDeleteThey're very funny; a bit Laurel and Hardy-ish. They play against each other.
DeleteI confess that I watch too much television because I am a news addict. It's probably not as harmful as a drug addiction but still not a healthy habit.
ReplyDeleteMy wife tends to watch the news in the mornings, I get the info' second-hand.
DeleteFunny characters talking about cooking lightens the day. I'm not a TV person as well. I surf the channels on occasion and find nothing of real interest.
ReplyDeleteI tend to 'watch' TV after lunch to prompt a snooze. Not really the right attitude I suppose.
DeleteThese two are a lot of fun. We got a few episodes last year I think. I hope they show more.
ReplyDeleteI haven't looked, but I expect the whole series is on YouTube.
DeleteI find less and less worth watching these days I'm afraid.
ReplyDeleteMe too. I've never been a great TV watcher; these days less than ever.
DeleteWe don't watch much tv and not till 6pm but what is this magic plug-in device that has all these great programmes. Does it plug in to tv or computer?
ReplyDeleteI can't remember what it's called, but you have to download stuff onto it. Then it's there to watch for ever after. Good for programmes/films/documentaries that you would want to watch again and again.
DeleteI remember a Carluccio programme form many years ago. He was most entertaining .
ReplyDeleteI remember Carluccio from may years ago. He was an excellent cook and very entertaining.
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