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I was in for a shock. My mum started watching Dexter (her only comment was “It is a bit bloody, isn’t it?”). Then again this is the same woman who watched Sopranos religiously. I think I got my TV taste from her. Dad on the other hand is hopeless.

So to mark the occasion of my mum’s going over to the dark side, lets see what we have learned watching Dexter.

• Dexter can get away with murder. In fact Dexter can get away with a number of murders.

• How to tell a serial killer in a supermarket? The person buying roles and roles of plastic sheets and loads and loads of duct tape.

• Only a serial killer will appreciate the gift of dismembered Barbie doll in the freezer.

• Only a serial killer will appreciate the gift of hooker’s chopped off fingers frozen in a block of ice.

• It is very difficult to find tasty Key lime pie in Miami.

• Dexter’s sister Deb has a worst case of potty mouth I have ever encountered. And that is saying a lot from someone who was once dubbed fisherman’s wife.

• Having said that it is also hardly surprising Dexter’s sister Deb has the worst taste in men – first a serial killer, then a daddy figure and now a snitch – honestly who will be next (Masuka seems inadequate enough).

• Dexter’s credits always and without fail make me hungry. I’m pretty sure that was not what they were aiming for.

• I’m still uncertain it is a wise idea to store blood from your victims in the air conditioning vent. Surely it must start to reek after a while. Not to mention it is not that difficult to find. Ditto for the knives and stuff stashed in the closet. And don’t even get me started on where he dumps the bodies.

• Whether you are Dexter’s friend or an enemy chances are you not going to end up well. And do not even get me started on his brother.

• It is never a bad idea to have Jimmy Smits as a guest star. Hopefully he will not piss Dexter off because I’d like him to stick around.

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This has been a strange season. Dean Winchester has been yanked from hell by an angel, Denny (DEEEENNY!) it seems is back on Grey’s Anatomy (honestly!), I have given up on Heroes, House (HOUSE!) is grating on my nerves and I got addicted to a show about vampires.

Strange times indeed.

Just last week I asked you (well I asked and none replied) what was your favorite feel-good TV show. And then I learned one of mine got canceled.

Eli Stone is no more.

We wrote about Eli Stone ages and ages ago and the mighty Google analytics eye tells me it still draws in visitors (although people its ELI Stone, not ELY Stone).

That particular post sparked a response from Mr. Guggenheim (one of the writers and the producers of the show) which had me in a fit of giggles (after the initial shock wore off of course).

So Eli Stone is not only my feel-good TV but it will have a special place in my TV schedule of shows gone by.

The thing is after my initials doubts about where it could possibly go – for a minute there it was tottering on the brink of becoming an all-singing-all-dancing extravaganza that would put Ally McBeal to shame – it did get better. And it did get good. The writing was solid and the performances were good and quirky enough without going overboard. You had drama, you had witty one-liners and the occasional tug-at-the-heartstrings moment.

And now ABC has pulled the plug.

Which begs the question – have we developed such severe cases of ADD and such love for gore that a lawyer-prophet did not even stand a chance? Even a good looking one (well I had to point the obvious)? Or is the idea of a lawyer getting visions from God to do good in the world such an appalling one?

I am as ADD, cynical and prone to gore as the next person, but I loved it. Surely it can be shopped around to another network.

Be as it may I do wish Mr. Guggenheim and Mr. Berlanti the best of luck there isn’t a doubt in my mind they will come up with something equally intriguing that I’ll love.

As for Jonny Lee Miller well I have been a fan ever since Trainspotting and Loretta Devine has been a favorite ever since Boston Public – lets hope we will see them gracing our screens soon enough.

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I have gone off YouTube ever since BBC yanked all (or almost all) QI clips (pray tell BBC people why won’t you let us watch QI? Why?Whhhhhy?)

Just for the record - there is a QI clip on YouTube uploaded by BBC Worldwide and its Stephen Fry not Steohen Fry. Honestly!

On the other hand I do love the fact Monty Python has set up their own YouTube channel. LOVE.it.
There are plenty of videos, some from the vault even and interviews and stuff. This is what you do with the new technology (well if you can call YouTube new) you embrace it and make it work for you.

Rather then being stingy with it like some people who cannot spell.

And again I stand reminded why I was fascinated with Monty Python during my young and impressionable years - cos they rock.

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Epic indeed. You know I actually forgot how much I enjoy this show… but now I stand reminded.

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Dear faithful readers - Happy Stephen Fry Appreciation Monday!

I’m just about to have some dinner and then I plan to follow it up with nice cup of cocoa and Bright Young Things.

Yup I have to shamefacedly admit I still have not seen our lovely Mr. Fry’s one and only directorial debut. I did a bit of research and I do feel bad I have not read the Vile Bodies by Evelyn Waugh on which the movie is based on. I usually get the book first and then proceed with the movie, however this time around I’m doing it backwards.

I do have to say I’m quite excited about this one because it is set in my favorite periods of history (England in 1920s has been a long time fascination). I am trying not to get too excited not to be disappointed in the end, but it cannot be that bad could it? It’s Stephen Fry after all.

So dear readers if any of you have seen Bright Young Things do leave your comments down below I’m eager to hear what you thought about and more importantly did the movie live up to your expectations after reading Vile Bodies.

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Yesterday I was watching an episode of Dexter. And as I started doodling in my notebook and noting stuff like – how to recognize a serial killer in a supermarket I decided my list of things I learned watching Dexter can wait for a little while.

Let me make it clear this does not mean I am giving up on my serial killers/blood splatter analysts, vampires, grumpy bollocks doctors and other assorted unsavory folks. I love my Dexter, Supernatural and True Blood.

But I did want to hear from you – what is your feel good TV? And no man folk, I’m not talking about porn.

What are the TV shows that make you all warm and fuzzy inside and tickle you pink rather then make you jump back in horror?

For me usually anything with Stephen Fry does the trick – be it QI or Kingdom (especially now when I can shout I’ve been there, I’ve been there! Don’t ask me I don’t know why I do that, but I do). Kingdom is like a cup of hot chocolate or cocoa under a blanket on a cold, blustery winter day.

Any of the old British comedies also do the trick – be it Only Fools and Horses, Blackadder or Keeping up Appearances. These are the shows I grew up with and I always know Hyacinth Bucket (it is pronounced Bouquet!) will make me laugh. And it doesn’t even matter I have it seen it before.

Then there are the British mini series like Poirot or Midsomer murders, which I know are not a big deviation from the blood and gore but somehow the pretty English countryside makes me worth it a while.

From the American series I do have to admit I enjoy my Ugly Betty even though I do not think the writing is as good as it was last season. But it does have that feel good factor plus I love to see what new fashions they will come up with.

Another American show that makes for feel-good-TV is Eli Stone. Sure it could have turned into a male version of Ally McBeal but it didn’t and I quite like it. Oh and did you know one of the first roles Jonny Lee Miller ever played was a non-speaking part of Daisy’s toyboy on Keeping up Appearances? Now that did give me the giggles.

So tell me dear readers what is your feel-good TV?

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Bloody hell, does this look cool or what? All I will say is that J. J. Abrams must have cajones of steel to take on Star Trek. He does have a lot to live up to.

And Zachary Quinto - absolutely delish

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It has be said I am not much of a gamer. But I do like to dabble from time to time. Honestly who doesn’t?
I think it all started when I was little with Krusty’s Fun House we used to play on our old and battered Nintendo. Does anyone remember that game or am I that old? (It also has to be said it was good fun, but the ending was highly disappointing).

So I wanted to explore games based on TV shows and see if there are any contenders that could take over Krusty’s crown. But the outlook is not too good. It seems even though TV shows (some TV shows at least) could be possible goldmines for the gaming industry more often then not execution leaves a lot to be desired.

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Dear faithful readers – happy Stephen Fry Appreciation Monday!

Today I am in a bit of a hurry so I will give you a quick round-up of the most popular Stephen Fry Appreciation Monday posts we have had so far.

Do have a read, leave a comment if that way inclined and let me know if perhaps you would like me to cover something we have missed so far.

Snapshots of Kingdom country

Blackadder goes forth

Things I learned watching QI

How Mr. Fry got his head examined

Stephen Fry in America

14 of my favorite QI clips

Things I learned watching Blackadder

Things I learned watching Jeeves and Wooster

Have you been Fry-ed?

10 best sketches from A Bit of Fry and Laurie

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I will only say - how bloody cool is that? Oh and another thing - does this mean Jeffrey Dean Morgan is resurrected once again? If he keeps up at this rate he will make it into the Guinness Book of Records.

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