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Aquarius1234 · 27/09/2024 20:02

I used to watch most bbc dramas for years and years.
Since BBC have geared everything to I Player first and foremost, rather than for specific BBC one or BBC two.
Apparently there isn't separate controllers anymore. They don't care about where the dramas land like they used to.

Anyway. I'm really disappointed with the lack of really really good dramas in the last couple of years or so.
Budget cuts also maybe.
But wow I used to say nothing beats a great BBC gritty drama. Now I wouldn't even be able to find one 😕
Romance, crime, thriller. Was my thing.
I pay my licence also and have no intention to stop. I'm just very sad at the lack of top quality Dramas. Also I've noticed when there eventually is one starting it's generally mixed or rubbish reviews. !!
I'm shocked at the amount of rubbish/ not good enough stuff that is given the green light !!

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Getitwright · 27/09/2024 21:07

There are plenty of other channels on Freeview showing all sorts of dramas. Some are repeats of stuff first shown on BBC channels. All depends what sort of drama you want.
Try UKTV, it’s a subsidiary company owned by the BBC. Just download the App, or go via your TV channels, it’s free.

Aquarius1234 · 27/09/2024 21:01

We get served crumbs. Once in a very long blue moon.

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itsjustbiology · 27/09/2024 20:50

Kin was very good

GoodEveningMiss · 27/09/2024 20:39

I loved 'Time' which I think was written by jimmy mcgovern

Aquarius1234 · 27/09/2024 20:17

username0489 · 27/09/2024 20:15

The last one I enjoyed was Happy Valley.

Long while ago!
We need another 1st series of a Doctor Foster too.
Last Tango in Halifax amazing and that's a proper drama comedy.
Or the gritty Mike Leigh type stuff. Or The Street years back.
I also loved Apple Tree Yard. Again few years back now.
Who remembers Tipping the Velvet. Now that was fun /surprising period drama. Only about 20 odd years ago lol

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username0489 · 27/09/2024 20:15

The last one I enjoyed was Happy Valley.

BreadMachine · 27/09/2024 20:14

It's a few years old but the Night Manager on the i player is very good

Aquarius1234 · 27/09/2024 20:13

Ludwig I've just had on for the last 30 mins but it's a no from me.
Comedy Drama fine, but it seems more style over substance yet taking itself too seriously?
I feel I'm watching the actors play a part.
Drama by numbers.

But I just want some serious character Drama.
As I say nothing used to beat BBC drama.

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GoodEveningMiss · 27/09/2024 20:09

Used to look forward to Autumn for the good dramas!

ReturntheSausages · 27/09/2024 20:05

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