5.9
Is Points of View worth watching?
59
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.9).
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Points of View is a long-running British television series broadcast on BBC One. It started in 1961 and features the letters of viewers offering praise, criticism and purportedly witty observations on the television of recent weeks.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for scares, brutality or suspense.
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Facts
October 2, 1961 · December 13, 2009 · Ended
- First aired
- October 2, 1961
- Last aired
- December 13, 2009
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 25 seasons · 777 episodes
- Genres
- Comedy, Animation, Documentary, Action & Adventure
- Original language
- English
Tropes
Strongly Worded Letter, Character Tics, Long Runner +1
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is Points of View worth watching?"
Questions about Points of View
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Points of View okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
How long does it take to watch Points of View?
194 h
About 194 hours: 777 episodes in 25 seasons of about 15 minutes each, aired from 1961 to 2009.
Will Points of View make me laugh?
Light
Now and then: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).
Can I half-watch Points of View?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with meta narrative at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.