New Season of Hetty Wainthropp - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Eruwen · 08-08-2003, 09:11 PM

I might be completely wrong on this whole thing, but I was just watching tv, and it showed a commercial for the Hetty Wainthropp Investigates tv series. It said that the NEW season started Sunday at 9! Dom, of course, was all throughout the commercial, and he looked a very much older Dom than what he would have been when he played in it a long time ago. I might be wrong, but it said that it was a new season. Anyone have any info on this? Am I watching re-runs or an actual new season? Either way, I'm taping it to watch after I get home from church!!

Beren87 · 08-09-2003, 01:53 AM

It's true.

Shy Hobbit · 08-09-2003, 10:20 AM

What network does this come on? My mom used to watch it on PBS but that was way before LotR so I didn't watch Now I feel like I have to see anything and everything the actors are in

Eruwen · 08-09-2003, 04:29 PM

It's still on PBS.

Daisy Brambleburr · 08-10-2003, 09:50 AM

I never watched Hetty Wainthrop, but as it has the lovely Dom in I may give it a try... <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Now I feel like I have to see anything and everything the actors are in <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Me as well! I watched Goldeneye because of Sean Bean, Patriot Games (also because of Sean Bean), Midsomer Murders, as El Bloomio was in it once, and of course, the Matrix, with evil Agent Elrond. So is this new series going to be on British TV? Because I don't reconise the channel 'PBS'.

Rosolas · 08-10-2003, 12:36 PM

Well I haven't heard that they are making a new series on this side of the pond.The BBC axed the programme some years back becuase of viewing figures. The figures were in the millions, but it was not good enough for the BBC so they axed it. It was a pity really because it was a really good programme that all the family could enjoy. It would be good to see it come back though. But would Dominic play a part in it if it did? I mean, he has become a star now hasn't he and it might not seem a big enough part for him anymore.

Eruwen · 08-10-2003, 12:48 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>So is this new series going to be on British TV? Because I don't reconise the channel 'PBS'.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>PBS is simply the Public Broadcasting System. They should play the series in England, for it is a British show is it not? In NC, where I live, it comes on UNC tv...or PBS. I'm not sure about England though for I've never been there before. Check your cable listings though for it. You could have the channel and just not know about it.

Shy Hobbit · 08-10-2003, 07:22 PM

It's on my local PBS at 1am tonight. I'm gonna try to stay up and watch it It's probably the older season, but I'll try and watch anyways

Airerûthiel · 08-11-2003, 03:59 AM

Yes Hetty Wainthropp is a British series, but I think it got decommissioned because of poor ratings

Daisy Brambleburr · 08-12-2003, 12:11 PM

Sadly I don't have cable (poohness) so I don't have very much choice when it comes to my viewing. But H.W is a British series, so maybe they'll be repeats some day? It's a shame they axed it, because I'd have liked to see Dom play a different part.

Shy Hobbit · 08-12-2003, 06:23 PM

It's an alright show. I like Patricia Routledge's (Hetty) other show better. (Keeping Up Appearances) I think Dom was alot younger in this one, but very charming nonetheless In one scene, Hetty tells his character "When in doubt Geoffery, always follow the sound of gunfire". Had to laugh Maybe it's because I'm American, but I had a hard time understanding what was being said most of the time.

Arwen_Evenstar · 08-12-2003, 11:56 PM

Will this only show in Britain, 'cause I'm in Oz! I would love to see more Dom, I think he's a little under-rated by people... I saw Billy in the TV show 'Coming Soon' which I thought was pretty cool! He's so...i dno...there's not a word for it really...

08-08-2003, 09:11 PM	#1
Eruwen Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 901	New Season of Hetty Wainthropp I might be completely wrong on this whole thing, but I was just watching tv, and it showed a commercial for the Hetty Wainthropp Investigates tv series. It said that the NEW season started Sunday at 9! Dom, of course, was all throughout the commercial, and he looked a very much older Dom than what he would have been when he played in it a long time ago. I might be wrong, but it said that it was a new season. Anyone have any info on this? Am I watching re-runs or an actual new season? Either way, I'm taping it to watch after I get home from church!!

08-09-2003, 10:20 AM	#3
Shy Hobbit Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In my own little world Posts: 201	What network does this come on? My mom used to watch it on PBS but that was way before LotR so I didn't watch Now I feel like I have to see anything and everything the actors are in __________________ Make Middle-Earth a friendlier place, hug a balrog today! ~The Fellowship of the King~

08-10-2003, 09:50 AM	#5
Daisy Brambleburr Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 334	I never watched Hetty Wainthrop, but as it has the lovely Dom in I may give it a try...<P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Now I feel like I have to see anything and everything the actors are in <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Me as well! I watched Goldeneye because of Sean Bean, Patriot Games (also because of Sean Bean), Midsomer Murders, as El Bloomio was in it once, and of course, the Matrix, with evil Agent Elrond. <P>So is this new series going to be on British TV? Because I don't reconise the channel 'PBS'. __________________ 'What news from the South, O sighing wind, do you bring to me at eve? Where now is Boromir the Fair? He tarries and I grieve.'

08-10-2003, 12:36 PM	#6
Rosolas Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: England Posts: 32	Well I haven't heard that they are making a new series on this side of the pond.<P>The BBC axed the programme some years back becuase of viewing figures. The figures were in the millions, but it was not good enough for the BBC so they axed it. It was a pity really because it was a really good programme that all the family could enjoy. It would be good to see it come back though. But would Dominic play a part in it if it did? I mean, he has become a star now hasn't he and it might not seem a big enough part for him anymore.

08-10-2003, 12:48 PM	#7
Eruwen Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 901	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>So is this new series going to be on British TV? Because I don't reconise the channel 'PBS'.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>PBS is simply the Public Broadcasting System. They should play the series in England, for it is a British show is it not? In NC, where I live, it comes on UNC tv...or PBS. I'm not sure about England though for I've never been there before. Check your cable listings though for it. You could have the channel and just not know about it.

08-09-2003, 01:53 AM	#2
Beren87 Master of the Secret Fire Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Between fire and ice, death and life Posts: 2,266	It's true.

08-09-2003, 04:29 PM	#4
Eruwen Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 901	It's still on PBS.

08-10-2003, 07:22 PM	#8
Shy Hobbit Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In my own little world Posts: 201	It's on my local PBS at 1am tonight. I'm gonna try to stay up and watch it It's probably the older season, but I'll try and watch anyways __________________ Make Middle-Earth a friendlier place, hug a balrog today! ~The Fellowship of the King~

08-11-2003, 03:59 AM	#9
Airerûthiel Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Long Lake Posts: 228	Yes Hetty Wainthropp is a British series, but I think it got decommissioned because of poor ratings __________________ 'If they give you ruled paper, write the other way' - Juan Ramón Jiménez I love pirates!

08-12-2003, 12:11 PM	#10
Daisy Brambleburr Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 334	Sadly I don't have cable (poohness) so I don't have very much choice when it comes to my viewing. But H.W is a British series, so maybe they'll be repeats some day? It's a shame they axed it, because I'd have liked to see Dom play a different part. __________________ 'What news from the South, O sighing wind, do you bring to me at eve? Where now is Boromir the Fair? He tarries and I grieve.'

08-12-2003, 06:23 PM	#11
Shy Hobbit Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In my own little world Posts: 201	It's an alright show. I like Patricia Routledge's (Hetty) other show better. (Keeping Up Appearances) I think Dom was alot younger in this one, but very charming nonetheless In one scene, Hetty tells his character "When in doubt Geoffery, always follow the sound of gunfire". Had to laugh Maybe it's because I'm American, but I had a hard time understanding what was being said most of the time. __________________ Make Middle-Earth a friendlier place, hug a balrog today! ~The Fellowship of the King~

08-12-2003, 11:56 PM	#12
Arwen_Evenstar Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Rivendell Posts: 206	Will this only show in Britain, 'cause I'm in Oz! I would love to see more Dom, I think he's a little under-rated by people...<BR>I saw Billy in the TV show 'Coming Soon' which I thought was pretty cool! He's so...i dno...there's not a word for it really... __________________ 'I am Agarwaen, Son of Úmarth...'-Túrin Turambar. Arwen_Evenstar