Location, Location, Location (C4), Watermelon (ITV1), Brits In Bangkok (BBC1)

DECISIONS, decisions, nothing but decisions. In the comedy-drama Watermelon, Claire had to choose between two men and a baby.

This was because neither seemed keen on sticking with a woman described by one as "a nutcase". Not exactly a term of endearment, but considering the irritating way Anna Friel played Claire, you understood their reluctance to get involved.

The Brits In Bangkok wished you were there instead of them. They weren't having a good time after losing passports, money, plane tickets and video cameras. Often this resulted from their own carelessness or refusal to take the simplest of precautions to safeguard their property, yet still expected embassy workers to put matters right. Even alleged paedophiles expect help. As official Angela said: "We can't choose our customers. We have to treat everybody the same."

Those who've found something nice to take home - a Thai bride - have problems exporting their new partner and get very annoyed with immigration officers if their application is refused. An official recalled how a disgruntled "sponsor" spat in her dinner after such a rejection.

But the title of most indecisive couple of the week goes to Rob and Natalie, the Durham couple who drove Phil and Kirstie to distraction in Location, Location, Location.

This is the show that gives buyers the pick of half a dozen potential homes designed to fit their requirements. If only Rob, who works in the rag trade, and health educator Natalie had known what it was they wanted.

Together for nine months, they'd decided to buy a home together after just three months. They'd viewed dozens of properties but nothing they both liked.

Intrepid property finders Phil and Kirstie duly showed them round a variety of prospective homes - detached, semi-detached, colliery cottage, conversion flat and new-build flat. They saw period features, rural settings, great fireplaces, somewhere with "a cool, studio feel", and a place unflatteringly described as "a bog standard two-bed" property.

Alas, it became increasingly clear that Rob and Natalie were incapable of making up their minds. You could sense Phil and Kirstie getting increasingly frustrated. They shouted a silent "hallelujah"" when Rob and Natalie finally agreed on a property. "A decision at last, time to make an offer before they change their mind," said Phil hastily.

The offer was accepted after the owner agreed to stop anyone else viewing the flat. Two days later, we learnt, the couple pulled out of the purchase. Then they made an offer on another of the properties, only to pull out of that one too.

They're currently on the waiting list for a new house in Seaham. As it hasn't been built yet, there's plenty of time for them to change their minds.

Published: 17/04/2003