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Happy and lighthearted programmes

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greacarrot · 24/07/2021 14:51

I have a lot going on at the moment and need suggestions of series I can watch to get out of my mind for a while...
Have seen the obvious friends/new girl type.
Have Netflix, prime, Disney plus+ iplayer etc...

Thank you Daffodil

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highlandcoo · 24/07/2021 15:38

Schitts Creek on Netflix is a great escape. The first two episodes feel a bit clichéd, after that it's great!

mumsiedarlingrevolta · 24/07/2021 15:38

Oh I love The Durrells. Great escapism. Lovely lovely show!!

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Palavah · 24/07/2021 15:39

The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Friday Night Dinner
Marvellous Mrs Maisel

I always like crime drama for escapism, or period drama

Carolenarua · 24/07/2021 16:04

Never have I ever
Superstore
Both on Netflix and funny and light hearted

GetTaeFuck · 24/07/2021 16:06

Schitts Creek is amazing, I’m about halfway through.

Superstore is another brilliant one.

ChaosTrulyReigns · 24/07/2021 16:06

The Detectorists (BBC) is surprisingly wonderful

Bobbybobbins · 24/07/2021 16:07

I love Taskmaster for a good laugh

CHISistoast · 24/07/2021 16:09

I LOVE Schitts Creek, it's easy watching and a little formulaic but very dry and humorous.

GetTaeFuck · 24/07/2021 16:20

Malcolm in the Middle is on Channel 4s streaming service, it remains a favourite of mine Grin

NoHunGosh · 24/07/2021 16:53

Clarkson's Farm on Prime. Lovely comfort watching.

AddsVsGeorgs · 24/07/2021 16:54

Clarksons farm is good.

Dont normally like him, but this is easy watching and funny too

AddsVsGeorgs · 24/07/2021 16:55

Grace and Frankie - Netflix

Its a very long series, but easy watching

fallfallfall · 24/07/2021 16:56

Ted Lasso

AddsVsGeorgs · 24/07/2021 16:58

Sweet Magnolias - Netflix
Its good but leaves you on a cliff hanger, and they havent got round to filming the next series yet

TrampolineForMrKite · 24/07/2021 16:59

Another vote for The Detectorists.

The US Office is on Netflix and great. It’s nine long seasons too so there’s lots of it.

WhiskeyNeverStartsToTasteNice · 24/07/2021 17:01

I agree with lots mentioned on this thread. Also Derry Girls and the Good Place if you haven't seen them.

ButterflyOfFreedom · 24/07/2021 17:05

Superstore!

Skybluepinkgiraffe · 24/07/2021 17:07

Modern Family on Netflix is good.

LizzieMacQueen · 24/07/2021 17:07

Modern Family
Schitt's Creek
Kim's convenience

Clarkson's Farm
Gogglebox

That's pretty much the tv watch list I share with DH.

NeedNewKnees · 24/07/2021 17:07

The Durrells is an absolutely glorious. The Crown was fun. How about the new All Creatures Great And Small on Channel 5?

Also endorse The Marvellous Mrs Maisel as a fabulous show. Watch it once for the comedy and a second time for the clothes!

Arsebucket · 24/07/2021 17:09

The US office.

Jennifer11 · 24/07/2021 17:10

Parks and Recreation, Superstore, Schitts Creek, Community - all on Netflix. Gilmore Girls recommended by my daughter as a "nice" watch too.

NavaniKholinRocks · 24/07/2021 17:12

The Good Witch
Heartland
Chesapeake Shores
Death in Paradise
Bridgerton
Fate: the Winx Saga

RedRec · 24/07/2021 17:13

When I was at a low period in my life, Doc Martin was my friend. I think it has everything you are looking for, OP. And gorgeous Cornish scenery.

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