Midsomer Murders - King's Crystal

Ohhh dear, Dave, you've spoken too late. ITV, it says in my paper, is cancelling Heartbeat, The Royal (both nice nostalgic dramas), The Bill is down to once a week from twice (you will be catching up with us soon, given that if there's any chance of an Awards Ceremony or football, it's not on anyway), Tonight is the final Hustle (have there been very many this series*) and English TV is likely to consist of just "reality" or "talent" (a word that doesn't quite cut it) shows in future. Oh, yes, and Australian soaps! :w00t:

On the other hand, Mike saw a very illuminating episode of Midsomer Murders the other day (I'm still waiting for my personal dagger :crying: ), there was the three-part "Whitechapel" that featured the GQS bogs, and I'm enjoying "Pie in the Sky" from 14 years ago which is being repeated every day* on ITV3.

* I remember the good old days when a successful series ran to 13 episodes per season: ie, you saw that many each year!

Note also, that Gary the sous-chef in "Pie" has lost some hair and is now "Eddie the Barman" in "Hustle" - same scouse accent!

Having visited friends in Adelaide several times, I am aware of all the good old BBC/ITV stuff you watch over there. Have no fear - you will see the Gents at Freemasons Hall before long! :smooooth:

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Mike Martin	Posted 10/02/2009 23:17:46
Excellent Master Group: Administrator Last Active: 27 minutes ago Posts: 2,318, Visits: 11,808 2,714	I watched this episode of Midsomer tonight. Second time I've come across a Detective played by John Nettles invloved in a Masonic Mystery. It was nice, for a change, that the murders were not because of Freemasonry although most of the major characters except Barnaby were Freemasons. Unfortunately, it had the usual silliness aside from the made up gobbledy gook Ritual. Some examples: J.O.B = equals the 3 Masonic deities Yahweh?? Osiris and of course Ba'al. Every Apprentice gets given a curvy poignard, complete with their initials and date of Initiation. Although much cooler than a Bible and By-laws I think. Shovel and sledge hammer in the middle of the Lodge carpet, made me giggle. But at least they were actually wearing proper Regalia, rather than cloaks n' hoods n' stuff:D Mike Mersey Lodge No. 5434 Website The Freemasons'''' Grand Charity Website See my BALLS here
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daves	Posted 10/02/2009 23:41:10
Fellow Group: Forum Member Last Active: 19/02/2011 04:33:16 Posts: 273, Visits: 480 339	Trouble is non-Masons will watch this stuff and believe that because it's on TV it must be true. Which is a shame because I reckon Midsomer Murders are compulsory viewing (we're lucky enough to get them on ABC and Foxtel). Dave Daves The Carrington Lodge (WAC 363) Western Australian Lodge of Research (WAC 277) Bassendean RA Chapter (WAC 20) 18^o Sharon SRCC (No 140 AASR, Australia) [url=http://thecarringtonlodge.blogspot.com][/url]
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Roy V	Posted 11/02/2009 08:17:51
Past Master Group: Forum Member Last Active: Yesterday @ 13:42:01 Posts: 773, Visits: 1,439 993	"most of the major characters except Barnaby were Freemasons." Wow! Since, according to Joe, all policemen are on the Square, how did Barnaby rise so high in the ranks? "Every Apprentice gets given a curvy poignard, complete with their initials and date of Initiation." Rather like an SS dagger? "Shovel and sledge hammer in the middle of the Lodge carpet, made me giggle." Sounds more like demolition than building! "But at least they were actually wearing proper Regalia, rather than cloaks n' hoods n' stuff" Talk about taking all the fun out of it! Thanks Mike, I'll try to watch it on catch-up. Message to Dave: I'm glad you watch our TV series - WA does not have enough people in it to support the number of victims! PM 5770 Middlesex
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wolfy	Posted 11/02/2009 08:33:28
Fellow Group: Forum Member Last Active: 25/07/2011 09:46:54 Posts: 180, Visits: 376 276	would have liked to see this for a giggle but up here there are no tv licences so cant bring a tv up! I dont suppose there is a link to watch catch up online is there?! S+F James K U.G.L.E Stella Maris 7279 MMM, OSM
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WUV4Ever	Posted 11/02/2009 09:14:36
Journeyman Group: Forum Member Last Active: 18/07/2009 22:36:17 Posts: 44, Visits: 215 114	Tried to find this on catch up for ITV but was not able to find it. It seems like this was broadcast early 2007 so as they only keep them for 30 days it wouldn't show on there :-S
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Lew Finnis	Posted 11/02/2009 11:17:50
Apprentice Group: Forum Member Last Active: 16/07/2010 22:00:05 Posts: 49, Visits: 130 74	It's not the only thing where they stretch reality. Apparently in one shown recenly Midsomer was very clearly within the London Transport area going by the buses and bus stops that appeared! Craft 8093 PProvGSD (Worcs); 881 (GL/BFG) PDepGDC RA 784 PProvGReg (Worcs) Mark 152 590(Hon) 1406 PProvGMOv (Worcs) RAM 152 590(Hon) ProvRAMGR KT 52 325 PGtCofG OSM 305 436 513 PGStwd RC 908 30° etc
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WUV4Ever	Posted 11/02/2009 21:15:11
Journeyman Group: Forum Member Last Active: 18/07/2009 22:36:17 Posts: 44, Visits: 215 114	Having never seen Midsomer murders think I am going to have to start after watching this one if not only the giggle it gave me :D
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Roy V	Posted 11/02/2009 22:14:38
Past Master Group: Forum Member Last Active: Yesterday @ 13:42:01 Posts: 773, Visits: 1,439 993	Don't take the number of violent deaths too seriously - it's only a story! :D PM 5770 Middlesex
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daves	Posted 11/02/2009 22:58:21
Fellow Group: Forum Member Last Active: 19/02/2011 04:33:16 Posts: 273, Visits: 480 339	Roy V (11/02/2009) Message to Dave: I'm glad you watch our TV series - WA does not have enough people in it to support the number of victims! I'm afraid much of what appears on Australian TV, especially the commercial channels, is cr*p. Thank goodness for ABC, SBS and some of the Foxtel channels. I have to say it, British TV offerings are much better than anybody else's. Message to British TV production companies: Please don't dumb it down!! And you're right. If Barnaby were to come to Perth, WA, the population would plummet! S&F Dave Daves The Carrington Lodge (WAC 363) Western Australian Lodge of Research (WAC 277) Bassendean RA Chapter (WAC 20) 18^o Sharon SRCC (No 140 AASR, Australia) [url=http://thecarringtonlodge.blogspot.com][/url]
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Roy V	Posted 12/02/2009 10:15:25
Past Master Group: Forum Member Last Active: Yesterday @ 13:42:01 Posts: 773, Visits: 1,439 993	Ohhh dear, Dave, you've spoken too late. ITV, it says in my paper, is cancelling Heartbeat, The Royal (both nice nostalgic dramas), The Bill is down to once a week from twice (you will be catching up with us soon, given that if there's any chance of an Awards Ceremony or football, it's not on anyway), Tonight is the final Hustle (have there been very many this series) and English TV is likely to consist of just "reality" or "talent" (a word that doesn't quite cut it) shows in future. Oh, yes, and Australian soaps! :w00t: On the other hand, Mike saw a very illuminating episode of Midsomer Murders the other day (I'm still waiting for my personal dagger :crying: ), there was the three-part "Whitechapel" that featured the GQS bogs, and I'm enjoying "Pie in the Sky" from 14 years ago which is being repeated every day on ITV3. * I remember the good old days when a successful series ran to 13 episodes per season: ie, you saw that many each year! Note also, that Gary the sous-chef in "Pie" has lost some hair and is now "Eddie the Barman" in "Hustle" - same scouse accent! Having visited friends in Adelaide several times, I am aware of all the good old BBC/ITV stuff you watch over there. Have no fear - you will see the Gents at Freemasons Hall before long! :smooooth: PM 5770 Middlesex
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