The Curse of Steptoe on UKTV (Australia) tonight (28th Dec)

mariagare · Post by **mariagare** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 4:58 pm

I don't usually inanely scroll through Foxtel programming but last night I was pleasantly astonished to see that The Curse of Steptoe will be aired on Australian pay TV.

It's scheduled to air at 6:30pm for those living in Western Australia and 8:30pm for those in the Eastern States (obviously, it will be repeated on UKTV2).

Angel Tavington · Post by **Angel Tavington** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 6:32 am

lucky lady!

~me

Post by **Gillian** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 10:42 am

Did you watch it, Maria? What did you think?

mariagare · Post by **mariagare** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 9:12 pm

I actually saw it earlier this year (it was procured via nefarious means) and thoroughly enjoyed it but it was great to watch it legally last night.

And I was again disturbed by how well Jason can carry off mutton-chops.

I do love a modern depiction of the 60s and 70s with all of the cringeworthy blatant sexism, racism and homophobia - I'm currently making my DH sit through the Mad Men and Life on Mars on his holiday break.

The Curse of Steptoe will be reaired on UKTV Australia later in January.

Post by **Gillian** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:35 am

... but it was great to watch it legally last night.

I suspect that's because it's always more enjoyable when you know others are enjoying it along with you. It's the collective experience -- makes it more gratifying.

Helen8 · Post by **Helen8** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 1:02 pm

That, and no fear that the authorities may be monitoring you.

kjshd05 · Post by **kjshd05** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 3:16 pm

http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4805524a1860.html

Steptoe rated #1 out of 10...

AussieJo · Post by **AussieJo** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:04 pm

D'oh! For some reason I missed the original "heads up" post, but I was lucky to catch it by accident on UKTV...