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Packed to the Rafters

PostPosted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:28 am
by A Mum
Who watches this show??

I love it.

I think it's pretty close to the bone of scenarios that do happen in family life these days.
From all reports proving to be a hit with the viewers.

Not to mention that I love Rebecca Gibney and Erik Thomson anyway!

Must admit had a tear in my eye at the end of this weeks show.
Probably because I saw it from a mums point of view.

The son has just made one of the biggest mistakes of his life...
And how the dad walks straight past his son with not more than a glare,
And then mum is the one there to give her son a big comforting hug, her heart breaking for him :cry:

Re: Packed to the Rafters

PostPosted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:48 am
by CK
Have to confess that its a part of my weekly TV....love the show also and always find something in there to chuckle about and enjoy watching immensely.

(also a big Neighbours fan though and barely miss an episode )

Re: Packed to the Rafters

PostPosted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:25 am
by Wedgie
I watched it in its first season but gave up on it 4 weeks ago, its lost the plot. The missus gave up on it last week too.
I understand the writers are under considerable pressure to return it to its original format, if it does I might consider watching it again.
Used to be a good family show but the 2nd season was turning into pathetic poorly written sleazy crap when I tuned out. Shame as I used to watch it with the kids but wont let them near it now.

Re: Packed to the Rafters

PostPosted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:23 am
by Magpiespower
Hate it with a passion...

Re: Packed to the Rafters

PostPosted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:25 am
by Dirko
Jumped....the.....shark

Re: Packed to the Rafters

PostPosted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:49 am
by Wedgie
SJABC wrote:Jumped....the.....shark

BINGO!

Re: Packed to the Rafters

PostPosted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:09 am
by Bum Crack
I always keep 8.30 pm free every Tuesday night, just so I can wash the Cat.

Re: Packed to the Rafters

PostPosted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 1:39 pm
by A Mum
Wedgie wrote:I watched it in its first season but gave up on it 4 weeks ago, its lost the plot. The missus gave up on it last week too.
I understand the writers are under considerable pressure to return it to its original format, if it does I might consider watching it again.
Used to be a good family show but the 2nd season was turning into pathetic poorly written sleazy crap when I tuned out. Shame as I used to watch it with the kids but wont let them near it now.


Funny you say that,
Last week my husband said,
I think this show has lost the plot.

I'm sure they'll get back on track :D

Re: Packed to the Rafters

PostPosted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 1:57 pm
by Dirko
Nudity. Always good for a lift;

Need these chicks to get their gear off !

Image

Re: Packed to the Rafters

PostPosted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 2:03 pm
by Cambridge Clarrie
Here, here. Two very good reasons to watch this program... =p~

Re: Packed to the Rafters

PostPosted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:08 pm
by Wedgie
Dave Rafter's got bigger tits than those 2 put together!

Re: Packed to the Rafters

PostPosted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:30 pm
by Booney
Mrs.Boon watches it. I noticed it was an Australian Teli-Drama..... :-q

Load of.....

Re: Packed to the Rafters

PostPosted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:33 pm
by Wedgie
Booney wrote:Mrs.Boon watches it. I noticed it was an Australian Teli-Drama..... :-q

Load of.....

Hey, so was Prisoner and that rocked!

Re: Packed to the Rafters

PostPosted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:36 pm
by Booney
I'm not old enough to remember that. I'll have to take your word for it.....

Re: Packed to the Rafters

PostPosted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:52 pm
by Wedgie
Booney wrote:I'm not old enough to remember that. I'll have to take your word for it.....
Didn't realise you were younger than me, sorry there Boonster!
It's out on DVD, do yourself a favour, TV at its best when Queen Bea, Lizzy and Doreen start a riot in the laundry.
Ahh god bless mum for letting me watch it as a kid!
:D

Re: Packed to the Rafters

PostPosted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:58 pm
by Footy Chick
just getting completely off topic - watching Prisoner from go-to-whoa at the minute, I'm up to season 23.

Brucetiki has the whole series (40 dvd's) signed by Val Lehmann.

Legend 8)

Re: Packed to the Rafters

PostPosted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 4:35 pm
by Choccies
SJABC wrote:Nudity. Always good for a lift;

Need these chicks to get their gear off !

Image


It just happened to be my luck that the only episode of this show that I watched saw that nice girl on the right outside in her red singlet. It must have been a bit chilly during the shoot......... :shock: I thought the show (or that episode to be exact) wasn't so bad....

Re: Packed to the Rafters

PostPosted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:41 pm
by Columbo
One of very few shows that i watch every week, havent missed an episode since it started (dunno what that says about me :shock: )

This year has certainaly got into a few more full on storylines....personally dont have an issue with that ...but can understand for people with kids who watched it that it may have been pushing the limits a bit.

Seems alot of Australians hate Australian TV...maybe it reminds us too much of our own life!!
Personally find shows like Rafters, All Saints, City Homicide, Seapatrol much more engaging that CSI and its multiple personalities.

Re: Packed to the Rafters

PostPosted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:23 am
by Magpiespower
Columbo wrote:Seems alot of Australians hate Australian TV...maybe it reminds us too much of our own life!!


Reakon that's a big reason why Rafters is such a big hit.

While every other local show is about cops, docs and lawyers, Rafters is about the people next door.

Viewers identify with the show because they know the people in it...

Re: Packed to the Rafters

PostPosted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 9:14 am
by Dogwatcher
It's also because it's about 'reality' and not a reality television show that makes it so popular.
As for going down hill because of the 'sex'.....the first episode featured a dude on drugs. The second episode saw him smashing stuff up because he was on drugs.