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The last time I watched live / normal TV was a football match in February and a programme I watched with a friend from two separate houses.
Other than that, it’s Netflix, prime, catch up apps or Now TV here - always something for both of us to watch |
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"The last time I watched live / normal TV was a football match in February and a programme I watched with a friend from two separate houses.
Other than that, it’s Netflix, prime, catch up apps or Now TV here - always something for both of us to watch "
I'm not much different  |
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over a year ago
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"I'm curious about this because I barely watch normal TV at all ( the odd 5pm briefing aside ) .
Just Netflix and YouTube now .
Anyone the same ??"
TV I may be ...normal I most certainly am not   |
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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago
Hull |
I do, simply because I don't have Netflix or the other services.
But because I've been retained as Caretaker for our closed down workplace, I have full live-in facilities provided, which includes FREEVIEW TV so I have dozens of channels to choose from.
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"Seldom watch tv. Never seen anything on Netflix. I stick to the the first 5 channels although sometimes put Sky news on. Think i am behind with times."
Haha you still have Analogue telly and a little pointy Ariel  |
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"I do, simply because I don't have Netflix or the other services.
But because I've been retained as Caretaker for our closed down workplace, I have full live-in facilities provided, which includes FREEVIEW TV so I have dozens of channels to choose from.
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Not too bad then |
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I have freeview and that's it. I rarely watch any tv, but I will record a series and when I'm in the mood for telly I'll give the first couple of episodes a go to see if I like it.
Since I've been staying at home I've caught up on everything I recorded last year. Loved The Virtues, not so keen on World on Fire.
I'm too cheap to pay for something I probably wouldn't use, and I would also have to upgrade my very basic internet too as my current WiFi isn't good enough to stream (I got an Amazon stick a while back but it was painful with my current internet speed so it's never been used beyond that 5 minute try). |
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"I'm curious about this because I barely watch normal TV at all ( the odd 5pm briefing aside ) .
Just Netflix and YouTube now .
Anyone the same ??"
Fairly similar situation. Streaming services. Utube mostly for music only. I tend to go to Lbry instead.
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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago
Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands |
Just the normal package that Virgin offer which at the present time seems to be regurgitated American dross, some little gems in there if you search for them.
When I retired 10 years ago I vowed never to watch daytime T.V, sadly the lockdown has changed that. |
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"I haven't watched "regular" tv at my own place for probably ten years now 
What do you do all day ?? "
If I'm watching something then it'll be an on-demand service, YouTube, or a film I already own. |
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"Seldom watch tv. Never seen anything on Netflix. I stick to the the first 5 channels although sometimes put Sky news on. Think i am behind with times.
Haha you still have Analogue telly and a little pointy Ariel "
No a big huge fancy tv on the wall which the lady left me when i moved in. If it broke i would not replace it. |
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"Seldom watch tv. Never seen anything on Netflix. I stick to the the first 5 channels although sometimes put Sky news on. Think i am behind with times.
Haha you still have Analogue telly and a little pointy Ariel
No a big huge fancy tv on the wall which the lady left me when i moved in. If it broke i would not replace it."
You wouldnt have a telly then at all ??  |
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By *BDYKCouple
over a year ago
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Other than Netflix, YouTube and our Fire Stick, the only 'normal' telly we've watched in the last few weeks has been Celebrity Bake Off..!!! Binging Lucifer on the Fire Stick at the moment, and it must be said that it's fantastic..!! |
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"Seldom watch tv. Never seen anything on Netflix. I stick to the the first 5 channels although sometimes put Sky news on. Think i am behind with times.
Haha you still have Analogue telly and a little pointy Ariel
No a big huge fancy tv on the wall which the lady left me when i moved in. If it broke i would not replace it.
You wouldnt have a telly then at all ?? "
No. I watch tv about 4hrs a week. Would rather have a nice picture on the wall |
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"Other than Netflix, YouTube and our Fire Stick, the only 'normal' telly we've watched in the last few weeks has been Celebrity Bake Off..!!! Binging Lucifer on the Fire Stick at the moment, and it must be said that it's fantastic..!!"
Yes my Firestick is a godsend |
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"Seldom watch tv. Never seen anything on Netflix. I stick to the the first 5 channels although sometimes put Sky news on. Think i am behind with times.
Haha you still have Analogue telly and a little pointy Ariel
No a big huge fancy tv on the wall which the lady left me when i moved in. If it broke i would not replace it.
You wouldnt have a telly then at all ??
No. I watch tv about 4hrs a week. Would rather have a nice picture on the wall "
What will you point the furniture at ?? |
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"Seldom watch tv. Never seen anything on Netflix. I stick to the the first 5 channels although sometimes put Sky news on. Think i am behind with times.
Haha you still have Analogue telly and a little pointy Ariel
No a big huge fancy tv on the wall which the lady left me when i moved in. If it broke i would not replace it.
You wouldnt have a telly then at all ??
No. I watch tv about 4hrs a week. Would rather have a nice picture on the wall
What will you point the furniture at ?? "
My beautiful dogs. I could watch them all day. |
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"Seldom watch tv. Never seen anything on Netflix. I stick to the the first 5 channels although sometimes put Sky news on. Think i am behind with times.
Haha you still have Analogue telly and a little pointy Ariel
No a big huge fancy tv on the wall which the lady left me when i moved in. If it broke i would not replace it.
You wouldnt have a telly then at all ??
No. I watch tv about 4hrs a week. Would rather have a nice picture on the wall
What will you point the furniture at ??
My beautiful dogs. I could watch them all day."
Ah well all is forgiven , I agree wholeheartedly with that |
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I don't watch normal TV. I use Netflix, Amazon Prime and Now TV. I don't have sky anymore which I do miss because the trees in my back garden block the signal in the summer months  |
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"I don't watch normal TV. I use Netflix, Amazon Prime and Now TV. I don't have sky anymore which I do miss because the trees in my back garden block the signal in the summer months "
Not good , can you not chop em down ?? |
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"I don't watch normal TV. I use Netflix, Amazon Prime and Now TV. I don't have sky anymore which I do miss because the trees in my back garden block the signal in the summer months
Not good , can you not chop em down ??"
I'll keep the trees before the TV  |
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"Haven't watched normal tv in years. Any discussion about current programs might as well be in Chinese to me. Not a clue! "
Do you feel like you're missing out?
When everyone in work or all my friends are talking about Chernobyl, or Tiger King, or that Madeline McCann thing, I do sometimes wish I could join in, but not enough to change how I live so I can fit more telly in! |
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"I don't watch normal TV. I use Netflix, Amazon Prime and Now TV. I don't have sky anymore which I do miss because the trees in my back garden block the signal in the summer months
Not good , can you not chop em down ??
I'll keep the trees before the TV "
Perfectly true as well of course Swingy , I have a conifer that's 50 feet tall with nesting Magpies in .
Noisy fuckers though  |
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"I'm curious about this because I barely watch normal TV at all ( the odd 5pm briefing aside ) .
Just Netflix and YouTube now .
Anyone the same ??"
Exactly the same, TV is pretty crap and has been for years |
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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago
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"Haven't watched normal tv in years. Any discussion about current programs might as well be in Chinese to me. Not a clue!
Do you feel like you're missing out?
When everyone in work or all my friends are talking about Chernobyl, or Tiger King, or that Madeline McCann thing, I do sometimes wish I could join in, but not enough to change how I live so I can fit more telly in!"
I don't actually. I suppose because when growing our family wouldn't watch much tv. There were some programs sure, but we'd not spend hours in front of the tube. Music was another matter, it was always on  |
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"I don't watch normal TV. I use Netflix, Amazon Prime and Now TV. I don't have sky anymore which I do miss because the trees in my back garden block the signal in the summer months
Not good , can you not chop em down ??
I'll keep the trees before the TV
Perfectly true as well of course Swingy , I have a conifer that's 50 feet tall with nesting Magpies in .
Noisy fuckers though "
*Resists Australia comparison*  |
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I can't actually remember the last time I watched normal TV...must be years. I don't really watch that much Netflix etc either, I can quite happily go days or even weeks without it. I'd much rather have music on, or my face buried in a book, or have a chat with a friend. |
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It is incredibly rare that I watch 'live TV' as in watching as it was broadcast. Ever since I've had recordable Sky I've recorded everything onto the planner to watch when I feel like it rather then when it is on.
So pretty much everything I watch is either Sky Q, catch-up, boxsets, Prime or Netflix's.
Saying that though, if I want background noise I put on Sky News, don't watch it as such as it is incredibly repetitive. |
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"I don't watch normal TV. I use Netflix, Amazon Prime and Now TV. I don't have sky anymore which I do miss because the trees in my back garden block the signal in the summer months
Not good , can you not chop em down ??
I'll keep the trees before the TV
Perfectly true as well of course Swingy , I have a conifer that's 50 feet tall with nesting Magpies in .
Noisy fuckers though
*Resists Australia comparison* "
Ah you mean Kookaburras , I've heard they can be louder than a pneumatic drill |
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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago
Hull |
"You can watch anything you like on your phone these days"
You do, if you have the data plans to allow it.
I can't afford those hefty plans, but in addition, why view any TV show on a screen of only a few square inches, when it's far better to view it on a screen 10 times larger or more! No brainer! |
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"I can't actually remember the last time I watched normal TV...must be years. I don't really watch that much Netflix etc either, I can quite happily go days or even weeks without it. I'd much rather have music on, or my face buried in a book, or have a chat with a friend. "
All good |
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"It is incredibly rare that I watch 'live TV' as in watching as it was broadcast. Ever since I've had recordable Sky I've recorded everything onto the planner to watch when I feel like it rather then when it is on.
So pretty much everything I watch is either Sky Q, catch-up, boxsets, Prime or Netflix's.
Saying that though, if I want background noise I put on Sky News, don't watch it as such as it is incredibly repetitive. "
It certainly is repetitive lately yes  |
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"You can watch anything you like on your phone these days
You do, if you have the data plans to allow it.
I can't afford those hefty plans, but in addition, why view any TV show on a screen of only a few square inches, when it's far better to view it on a screen 10 times larger or more! No brainer!"
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"I don't watch normal TV. I use Netflix, Amazon Prime and Now TV. I don't have sky anymore which I do miss because the trees in my back garden block the signal in the summer months
Not good , can you not chop em down ??
I'll keep the trees before the TV
Perfectly true as well of course Swingy , I have a conifer that's 50 feet tall with nesting Magpies in .
Noisy fuckers though
*Resists Australia comparison* Ah you mean Kookaburras , I've heard they can be louder than a pneumatic drill "
Galahs.
Or magpie swooping season. |
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"I don't watch normal TV. I use Netflix, Amazon Prime and Now TV. I don't have sky anymore which I do miss because the trees in my back garden block the signal in the summer months
Not good , can you not chop em down ??
I'll keep the trees before the TV
Perfectly true as well of course Swingy , I have a conifer that's 50 feet tall with nesting Magpies in .
Noisy fuckers though
*Resists Australia comparison* Ah you mean Kookaburras , I've heard they can be louder than a pneumatic drill
Galahs.
Or magpie swooping season."
I dont know what Galahs are sorry |
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"I'm curious about this because I barely watch normal TV at all ( the odd 5pm briefing aside ) .
Just Netflix and YouTube now .
Anyone the same ??"
You’re not alone. I just watch YouTube. Tv hasn’t been turned on for about 3 years now. Lol
I don’t even have Netflix and seem to be one of the few people that don’t? |
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"Havn't watched regular TV in months. Why do we have to fork out for a TV license for programmes we don't watch?"
I certainly think the license needs looking into , perhaps to meet modern TV habits |
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"I'm curious about this because I barely watch normal TV at all ( the odd 5pm briefing aside ) .
Just Netflix and YouTube now .
Anyone the same ??
You’re not alone. I just watch YouTube. Tv hasn’t been turned on for about 3 years now. Lol
I don’t even have Netflix and seem to be one of the few people that don’t? "
What do you watch on YouTube?? |
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"I'm curious about this because I barely watch normal TV at all ( the odd 5pm briefing aside ) .
Just Netflix and YouTube now .
Anyone the same ??
You’re not alone. I just watch YouTube. Tv hasn’t been turned on for about 3 years now. Lol
I don’t even have Netflix and seem to be one of the few people that don’t? What do you watch on YouTube??"
Tonnes of stuff. The Natural Lifestyles and James Marshall being one such channel. Imparts much wisdom and as a man anything where my belief system is being challenged is a good thing. |
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"I'm curious about this because I barely watch normal TV at all ( the odd 5pm briefing aside ) .
Just Netflix and YouTube now .
Anyone the same ??"
We do sometimes. Things like quiz shows and the news, but if there isn't anything to watch then we look on Netflix & Prime
Cal |
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"I'm curious about this because I barely watch normal TV at all ( the odd 5pm briefing aside ) .
Just Netflix and YouTube now .
Anyone the same ??
You’re not alone. I just watch YouTube. Tv hasn’t been turned on for about 3 years now. Lol
I don’t even have Netflix and seem to be one of the few people that don’t? What do you watch on YouTube??
Tonnes of stuff. The Natural Lifestyles and James Marshall being one such channel. Imparts much wisdom and as a man anything where my belief system is being challenged is a good thing. "
Cool |
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"I'm curious about this because I barely watch normal TV at all ( the odd 5pm briefing aside ) .
Just Netflix and YouTube now .
Anyone the same ??
We do sometimes. Things like quiz shows and the news, but if there isn't anything to watch then we look on Netflix & Prime
Cal"
Lately the Chase and 5pm briefing thingy is all I watch too |
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I've not had a tv signal for over 6 years! Had my sky ripped out and never looked back! Save myself about £100 a month between tv licence & sky subscription. I only watch amazon prime, netflix or youtube, but don't spend much time in front of the telly box anymore anyway! Used to be an absolute ADDICT aswell! |
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"I'm curious about this because I barely watch normal TV at all ( the odd 5pm briefing aside ) .
Just Netflix and YouTube now .
Anyone the same ??"
I watch the odd old sports match that's been uploaded on YouTube but apart from that I'm intrigued about what else is worth watching except the odd music video and funny clip.
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"I'm curious about this because I barely watch normal TV at all ( the odd 5pm briefing aside ) .
Just Netflix and YouTube now .
Anyone the same ??
I watch the odd old sports match that's been uploaded on YouTube but apart from that I'm intrigued about what else is worth watching except the odd music video and funny clip.
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The thing with You Tube is just to search for subjects you're passionate about and see what's on offer, I've found amazing stuff just by typing stuff in the search bar |
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"I'm curious about this because I barely watch normal TV at all ( the odd 5pm briefing aside ) .
Just Netflix and YouTube now .
Anyone the same ??
I watch the odd old sports match that's been uploaded on YouTube but apart from that I'm intrigued about what else is worth watching except the odd music video and funny clip.
The thing with You Tube is just to search for subjects you're passionate about and see what's on offer, I've found amazing stuff just by typing stuff in the search bar "
I'm not the biggest fan of YouTube tbh as people will literally post any old shite on there. The best thing about YouTube is "Commentary Corner" that Adam Buxton does... very funny! |
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I've just got Prime and managed to add about 15 sports documentaries to my list already.
Just getting into Netflix about 5 years after everyone else! 
On TV I mainly watch quiz/game shows, live Sport (which I'm missing massively) and the odd programme like First Dates so I can get dating tips before I send my application in. |
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"Looks as though I'm the only one here who doesn't have any subscription type service then.
No Sky, no Amazon Prime, no Netflix.
No nothing.
Apart from YouTube
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My only subscriptions are podcasts and YouTube |
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"Looks as though I'm the only one here who doesn't have any subscription type service then.
No Sky, no Amazon Prime, no Netflix.
No nothing.
Apart from YouTube
My only subscriptions are podcasts and YouTube "
Same here , what do you watch on YouTube?? |
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By *ndy58Man
over a year ago
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I watch PMQs on Wednesday and the daily Covod briefing most days, but other than that all I watch live is an occasional dip into E4 or Gold for repeats of Big Bang Theory and Top Gear (oh, and I found myself watching Judge John Deed on Drama last night), but most broadcast TV I record and watch later. I probably spend more time on Netflix and Prime these days. |
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"Looks as though I'm the only one here who doesn't have any subscription type service then.
No Sky, no Amazon Prime, no Netflix.
No nothing.
Apart from YouTube
My only subscriptions are podcasts and YouTube Same here , what do you watch on YouTube??"
Answered above. |
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"Looks as though I'm the only one here who doesn't have any subscription type service then.
No Sky, no Amazon Prime, no Netflix.
No nothing.
Apart from YouTube
My only subscriptions are podcasts and YouTube Same here , what do you watch on YouTube??
Answered above."
Sorry, not meant for me. Lol.
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By (user no longer on site)
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I don’t even turn the stupid thing on these days.
We occasionally watch some peep show wir my partner will watch that stupid Russell Howard or possibly a film night but as for regular television programming... nah.
iTunes is the entertainment service in our house |
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BBC rarely unless it involves David Attenborough or an international rugger game, sometimes athletics but that’s about it
ITV never unless it involves animals or rugby
Channel 4 never unless it involves animals or sport
Channel 5 does it still exist 
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