Need a very gentle view for tonight

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Stuck in an anxiety spiral and looking for a really gentle tv drama show, I like Shetland and whitstable Pearl but stuck at something else. Even a film would help.

Any ideas? Thanks very much. Anxiety is shit.

What about a gentle comedy? As long as you can cope with something about grief (ot starts with the characters preparing to go to the funeral of the main character's husband then progresses over the next three years over the 3 series) Mum is excellent.

I've not watched it but lots of people love The Detectorists.

Or what about Ghosts? It's very warm hearted.

Why don't you try a comedy like Friday night dinner? Or a movie, bridesmaids or stepbrothers are two of my fav comedies☺️
Sorry to hear about your anxiety, deep breaths, you've got this

I've been watching the Durrells which is very gentle and nice. Hope you feel better soon x

@Jezzballs2000 I was about to suggest the Durrells too. it's a gorgeous, gentle watch and I loved it when I was feeling quite down recently.

Hope you feel better soon.

Beyond Paradise would fit the bill nicely!

Also popped on to say Detectorists too. Very gentle and funny.

I'll check all of these out. I've seen the detectorists, it's brilliant.

You're all so kind that I feel pretty tearful, thank you very much.

The Marlow Murder Club is a similar pace to Whitstable Pearl. Light easy viewing.

https://uktvplay.co.uk/shows/the-marlow-murder-club/watch-online

Ladies in Lavender is a lovely film starring Judi Dench and directed by Charles Dance.

If you enjoyed Whitstable Pearl I think you will love The Marlow Murder Club.
Mrs Sidhu Investigates is also great.

For a film Hampstead is gentle and entertaining.

Beyond paradise

If you like Shetland, have you tried Vera? Vera as a character is just brilliant!

The Dectorists for sure. Even the theme tune is utterly soothing and calming.

I know I'm late to your thread but I second Vera. It's on itv I hope you find something. I also like Mcdonald and dodds its a detective series set in Bath its gentle Jason Watkins is in it. It will also itv

Virgin River

The Chelsea Detective

When I was anxious/ depressed I used to watch:

Miranda
Antiques Road Trip
Agatha Christie adaptations
Rick Stein’s long weekend & other cooking/ travel programmes
Old films (BBC iPlayer has loads).

It’s horrible being anxious, hope you feel calmer soon OP.

This is my go to. It’s utterly naff but not in the least stressful.

When I’m anxious I watch those crap real house wives reality type programmes. Helps to watch what appear like totally self involved, frivolous types focusing on entirely inconsequential stuff.

I found Miranda great for company, if you're feeling a bit alone with your anxiety, partly because of her breaking the 4th wall, partly because Miranda Hart has been very open and generous about her own struggles.

I just started watching that from your recommendations. It's perfect Sunday night tv and it's lovely scenery of Marlow.

I am also in need of gentle TV at the moment too. Few I've seen recently....

The Assembly on BBC (Micheal Sheen being interviewed by ND adults, really beautiful and gentle)
Designing the Hebrides on BBC
The new Downton film is out on Netflix

I hope you're ok. Is there anything we can do to help otherwise?

For me, I either watch something lighthearted and vapid like
Brooklyn 99
The Big Bang theory
Standup comedy on Netflix
Derry girls
Lucifer
TikTok or instagram reels
Vines
Cute pet videos
Schitts Creek
Working moms
The good place

A bit deeper
Star Trek voyager or discovery
Orange is the new black
Murder documentary
The crown
Divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood
Umbrella academy

Cry fest
Greys anatomy
Virgin river (this is easygoing and positive but some sad things happen)
Any love film

Hope that helps

Umbrella academy is good but not light and easy

Miranda, Friday Night Dinner or All creatures great and small. 💐