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< quote> how about the fact it has to be one of the worst programmes produce by BBC Scotland (and that's saying something), and the fact it was the ONLY messageboard related to Scotland on this website.

A total disgrace. < /quote>

Apart from the few minor gripes you have do you think it’s a programme worth watching?

No one is forcing you to watch this programe,it did go through a few changes but our view`s were noted and it is nearly back to the old format which is enjoyed by many.I note that you are using the name Stewiegriffin I have seen the programe that the name comes from, sometimes that can be funny but then again it can be really stupid.I would not dream of using profanity`s to describe it there is no need for it.

this thread hasn't exactly set the board alight, has it?

maybe if they showed 'river city' in england (instead of endless repeats of 'coast'), you might get a few more takers.

I'm so annoyed!

shirley (barbara rafferty) has left the programme!

i loved her!

won't be the same for me

but at least we still have scarlett

What the....eck, is River City?





And when does the 'lets discuss house bricks' discussion open?

One has checked tinternet.

Scotland's favourte soap.

Och aye, th'noo!

My wife watches it - it suffers from very bad plotting but occasionallly the writing can be very funny in a sort of Still Game way - the It's a Wonderful Life pastiche they did near Christmas being a case in point.

The acting varies but I suppose if it was shown (and Watched)in England it might see a lot of use of the 888 page

You are replying to:

Message posted by alsdouble - tea time and washing lines...

Interesting. Still Game was rather good.

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It has to be said the glimmers in River City are rare but they do appear

Many a happy but back breaking hour has been spent on iPlayer.

Must nip down to PC world and figure out these wi-fi devices that send to the big, if not huge tv where the comfy chairs are.