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Aibu or are topsy and tim

165 replies

Abbinob · 09/02/2016 17:43

The most gigantic "nursery aged" children ever?Hmm

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shinynewusername · 10/02/2016 19:50

Am i the only one who remembers that they were on TV before, they had a cartoon that aired after Rainbow on ITV.

No, wasn't that Rosie and Jim, the creepy rag dolls?

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Jasonandyawegunorts · 10/02/2016 19:53

Rosie and Jim was a few years later.

shinynewusername · 10/02/2016 19:57

Intriguing - clearly ITV have a thing for rhyming children's programmes.

Topsy & Tim in any format couldn't be as bad as Rosie & Jim - Rosemary and Fred West in doll form

MamaBolt · 10/02/2016 19:57

My other half seriously fancies Joy "Next catalogue" mummy.

LPickers · 10/02/2016 19:59

My daughter and nephews LOVE it. It's the only programme they are guaranteed to sit still through and stay glued to the screen.

Most annoying thing - Their mother is always calm, collected and encouraging. She always says the perfect thing to her kids. NOT realistic. Every Mom goes mental sometimes.

Ktay · 10/02/2016 20:01

Woodenmouse you're right, the actors aren't related. They tried to get actual twins (it's filmed locally and I remember them advertising round here at the time) but didn't manage it.

TeaT1me · 10/02/2016 20:05

I rater liked how big and nice the new house Is! I have house envy. That and the one from grandpa in my pocket.

confusedofengland · 10/02/2016 20:14

We call them Tipsy & Dim in this house Grin

cantgonofurther · 10/02/2016 20:27

My 3 year old loves this. I don't understand how everyone the twins meet is so, child friendly, nice and accommodating to them. The Diy guy, The estate agent, house viewers, doctors at the hospital all have time to indulge the two kids and show no sign of annoyance.

Xmasbaby11 · 10/02/2016 20:45

DDs (2 and 4) love it! I think it's simple and looks like real life - well, a lot nicer and less shouty than our life! The house and everyone in it looks perfect! Especially jealous of well put together Mummy who goes jogging and never gets annoyed.

I had notice the twins look older than 4/5 but that's unavoidable I think because of the acting. They look similar considering they aren't related - I think they've done well!

ManneryTowers · 10/02/2016 20:45

This is the Topsy and Tim I remember. I can see where Topsy gets her stupid twirly bunches now

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NuzzleandScratch · 10/02/2016 20:53

Those bunches are so annoying, she even has her hair up like that for bed! Ridiculous.

Ilovenannyplum · 10/02/2016 20:53

The house viewing episode today?
God it was especially annoying, who lets children show potential buyers around a house?!

Madness.

That's what happens when super perfect super mum goes out and leaves not so super dad in charge.

CaveMum · 10/02/2016 21:07

I pointed out the Lee Mack thing yesterday!

Grin
loosechange · 10/02/2016 21:12

Yes, yes, yes re the episode with the cupcakes. I decreed the mother to be a robot after that. Nobody would ever respond like that.

Mooey89 · 10/02/2016 21:12

Topsy and Tims mum is a dickhead.
Her smug calmness will result in spoilt children...
I bet she's a nethun.

Disclaimer: hard day!

MLGs · 10/02/2016 21:19

I feckin hate topsy and tim. Everything about the programme gives me the utter rage.

Ilovenannyplum · 10/02/2016 21:24

I quote a text message I sent to a fellow T&T hater friend whilst watching today's episode....

"I fucking hate Topsy and Tim"

That was it. No other explanation needed.

Another particularly annoying episode is the optician episode. The jarring way the Nan tries to teach Tim to say optometrist makes me very angry.

I'm usually a fairly calm person but this seems to flick a switch!

SpikeWithoutASoul · 10/02/2016 21:35

Joy never bats an eyelid when her MIL turns up uninvited with that great dirty brute of a dog, knocks over the Twins' marble run and demands her 'huggle'.

lozster · 10/02/2016 21:43

Dozy and Dim here Grin

KatieCelf · 10/02/2016 22:04

There are so many reasons I hate topsy and Tim! Her hair, the singing, how well behaved they are, how OLD they are. It's just so annoying, and sexist too I agree. Bleugh!!!

KatieCelf · 10/02/2016 22:05

Hahah!!

Sammysquiz · 10/02/2016 22:30

I felt a bit disappointed that they're not making any more. Wanted to see the perfect mum dealing with twins + newborn!

Tammyflan · 10/02/2016 22:31

The mother played the crazy copper who was with max in eastenders who new who killed Lucy beal

GuiltyPleasure · 10/02/2016 22:42

I had fond memories of the original T&T. Clicked on this thread, so decided to watch an episode on YouTube. Can only say that I found the whole thing VERY disturbing! Lee Mack lookalike & sound alike dad, no-one is that ridiculously placid as a mum (we know your deranged really, I've seen you on Eastenders) & toddlers who look like they should be starting secondary school not pre-school. Wonder why they're not making any more? Hmm

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