Being Human

#1 ~Ani~

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Posted 08 August 2009 - 01:19 PM

As this is due to be repeated on BBC1 this Thursday (13.8.09), and it is being shown on BBC US, I thought it was time for its own thread.

For those who don't know what it is, it's a six part drama with some very funny comedic moments, about a werewolf, a ghost, and a vampire who house share and try to live 'normal' lives with varying degrees of success.

George the werewolf is unbelievably funny and has me crying at times, Mitchell the vampire is seriously hot but he's also quite dorky, and Annie the ghost is a bit needy but there are reasons for this.

Here's the link for the official home page - check it out if you haven't already, it really is good.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/beinghuman/

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Posted 08 August 2009 - 01:23 PM

I second this... really is worth watching. This and Dexter are about the only tv progs I've really enjoyed this year.

#3 TeachJoanne

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Posted 08 August 2009 - 02:38 PM

Thanks for this! I had no idea they were repeating it and will definitely be watching again. As much as Mitchell is a hottie it was George that ran off with my heart.

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Posted 08 August 2009 - 03:40 PM

They're continuing the series, according to Wikipedia.

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Posted 08 August 2009 - 05:28 PM

for a second I thought this thread was because of the second season and I got really excited.... Bummer... But still, it's always a good thing re-watching this show.

QUOTE (TeachJoanne @ Aug 8 2009, 06:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

As much as Mitchell is a hottie it was George that ran off with my heart.

ditto!

#6 ~Ani~

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Posted 09 August 2009 - 12:20 AM

QUOTE (TeachJoanne @ Aug 8 2009, 10:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

As much as Mitchell is a hottie it was George that ran off with my heart.

Thirded! He is such a sweet dorky idiot you can't help but adore him

Sorry Ana

I believe they are starting to film the second series this week, and it will be shown (hopefully) in January.

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Posted 09 August 2009 - 01:54 AM

Yup, filming is going on now! The BBC homepage for the show has some great updates from the writer. This is one of the only programmes where I've watched every single episode (well, since my Robin of Sherwood phase in the 80's!).

And I actually have a picture of Mitchell as my desktop. *Hangs head in fangirl shame*

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Posted 09 August 2009 - 02:11 AM

I missed it first time round so will make a date to watch the repeats

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Posted 14 August 2009 - 12:06 AM

So I watched the first episode again and enjoyed it even more than the first time around, although I suspect Annie could end up annoying me even more

I had totally forgotten about the girl Mitchell went for a drink with, that Lauren killed, and I had also forgotten just how creepy Seth is *shudders*

And George... what can I say about George? He is just wonderful

"Do you have a hole?"

#10 TeachJoanne

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Posted 14 August 2009 - 01:32 AM

I taped it so I'll be able to watch it when I get home from Amsterdam on Sunday.

Looking forward to it already.

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Posted 16 August 2009 - 01:01 PM

QUOTE (TeachJoanne @ Aug 14 2009, 09:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I taped it so I'll be able to watch it when I get home from Amsterdam on Sunday.

Looking forward to it already.

I only just watched it now as it's on a bit late on Thurs for me (school night and all that lol!) so watched it on iplayer and got Nat to watch it too. We both enjoyed it, as I figured we would

#12 ~Ani~

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Posted 17 August 2009 - 10:29 AM

I'm glad you and Nat enjoyed it, Yvie - it gets better and better, trust me (us)

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Posted 17 August 2009 - 10:33 AM

I've seen the 6 episodes and I may say that I'm officially a fan of the series.

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Posted 18 August 2009 - 10:43 AM

Yeah! Thanks for starting this thread! We're on Episode 4 in the states and the show seems to be getting darker. I really like it. I said earlier, I thought Duncan MacLeod of the Clan MacLeod would be the only immortal that I would watch...but I'm definitely hooked on Mitchell! Annie is a sweetheart and I was stunned in the 3rd episode. It's really getting good. It's available ondemand here....it also says director's cut...don't know if that's different from what is shown elsewhere.....it usually is.

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Posted 18 August 2009 - 12:11 PM

*ears prick at "Director's Cut"*

I've not heard anything about that. I'd be interested to know to what extent it was different as well.

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Posted 18 August 2009 - 01:03 PM

Hmm, same here. The only thing I can think is that they've had to jig each episode about a little as it's a full hour show in the UK, with no breaks, and would need to be cut to make room for ads in other countries.