Tell the truth, I've nearly given up watching new SF stuff, although I do occasionally dip into Farscape. Mainly because it's so hard keeping up when you work alternating shifts.

Doesn't a VCR help? This isn't a patronising question - having never worked shifts, I don't have a concept of the impact it might have.

So many good shows only get as far as Sky, which I can't really afford.

Hmm. I dunno. As Louise and I often comment, there are some jewels to be found in the dead hours of UK terrestrial TV. 'Course, anything good gets cancelled after the first season, but that's another matter.

steve