Good TV programmes to relax with

I was considering putting up a discussion post about "Ann Droid" (the BBC TV series) earlier today and my search on the site has suggested your thread as Marianne72 I agree Austin is great, The Detectorists, Ludwig and Small Prophets - likely stuff you've already been thro' but I thought that I'd mention them.  

Happy viewing!

Phased

I gave Ann Droid a go and quite enjoyed it. It took me a couple of episodes to get into it but once I got used to the concept it was very enjoyable.

And (spoiler alert for those who haven't seen the series yet) it makes a pretty big point about empathy.  Linda doesn't do the social fluff thing, and she makes glaring communication mistakes but practically she is absolutely dedicated and caring -  without any sniff of ego.  The character who struggles most with social cues turns out to be the one with the biggest "heart" and the most loyalty.

And (spoiler alert for those who haven't seen the series yet) it makes a pretty big point about empathy.  Linda doesn't do the social fluff thing, and she makes glaring communication mistakes but practically she is absolutely dedicated and caring -  without any sniff of ego.  The character who struggles most with social cues turns out to be the one with the biggest "heart" and the most loyalty.

Roy said:

Sue’s son was as useful as a trap door in a canoe

Love this!

"useful as a trap door in a canoe" I like that one Roy , on the other hand he did get Sue the droid in the first place.  It is good news that the BBC has commissioned another series, looking back over my now (longish) life they really do have a good history of being pertinent while being "informing, educating and entertaining" in their comedy series.

I really enjoyed Ann Droid, Linda had no filters and answered questions in a similar way to me. Sue’s son was as useful as a trap door in a canoe, the beeb has commissioned a second series.