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Re: Downton Abbey

#51 Post by kevinknapman » Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:36 am

fetta wrote:courtesy of wikipedia:
Buses have been used on the streets of London since 1829, when George Shillibeer started operating his horse drawn omnibus service from Paddington to the city. In 1850 Thomas Tilling started horse bus services, and in 1855 the London General Omnibus Company or LGOC was founded to amalgamate and regulate the horse-drawn omnibus services then operating in London. LGOC began using motor omnibuses in 1902, and manufactured them itself from 1909. In 1904 Thomas Tilling started its first motor bus service. The last LGOC horse-drawn bus ran on 25 October 1911, although independent operators used them until 1914.....

though I doubt they run every 10min
The phrase itself probably didn't come into use until at least the 30s though. Lazy scriptwriting for the sake of a pithy sounding bit of dialogue.
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Re: Downton Abbey

#52 Post by Diane65 » Sun Sep 30, 2012 10:24 pm

Absolutely brilliant tonight. Don't want to spoil it for anyone but it was a very eventful episode. o/ Perfect way to finish my weekend :D
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#53 Post by TheyCallMeMrGlass » Mon Oct 01, 2012 11:20 am

Ive only just started watching this series, its on my Lovefilm streaming and thought I give it a go, hearing about its success in America and the always awesome Maggie Smith scooping up numerous awards. So watched first 2 episodes and oh my, it really is divine television, isnt it. What an exquisite and sweeping BBC production. This reminds me a lot of one of my favourite movies of all time, Remains of the Day with Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson. I know I have only watched 2 episodes so far but I am officially a fan now and sorry I am 2 years late to jump on this wagon.
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Re: Downton Abbey

#54 Post by MrD » Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:34 am

Great again last night !!!
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#55 Post by funthing29 » Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:03 am

TheyCallMeMrGlass wrote:Ive only just started watching this series, its on my Lovefilm streaming and thought I give it a go, hearing about its success in America and the always awesome Maggie Smith scooping up numerous awards. So watched first 2 episodes and oh my, it really is divine television, isnt it. What an exquisite and sweeping BBC production. This reminds me a lot of one of my favourite movies of all time, Remains of the Day with Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson. I know I have only watched 2 episodes so far but I am officially a fan now and sorry I am 2 years late to jump on this wagon.
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#56 Post by opas » Tue Oct 09, 2012 10:33 pm

I do really like Downton Abbey and I have to say the first series was fantastic 10/10! By comparison series 2 was a bit of a let down (but still very good), however I'm falling back in love with it this series. Hope it keeps it up.
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#57 Post by Diane65 » Sun Oct 14, 2012 11:30 pm

Wow what a dramatic evening at Downton Abbey. I feel a bit drained after all that - it would spoil it if I said any more as I know that some of you what it on I player.
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Re: Downton Abbey

#58 Post by MrD » Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:56 am

Last Nights episode was superb - great drama, great writing and all round great acting...and things look good for next week as well!
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#59 Post by andrews » Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:03 pm

Still playing catch-up, so thanks for not spilling the beans everyone!
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#60 Post by andrews » Tue Oct 16, 2012 8:34 pm

Just watched Downton Abbey - wow!
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