Suggestions for activities which take the place of TV:

Play the guitar - or any instrument of choice - even the banjo...
Learn a new song or tune
Research your family tree
Read several good or bad books
Watch a DVD - or Netflix - or a download from iTunes
Quarrel on Mudcat
Listen to music
Go to the pub
Have hot sex with the man/woman/sheep of your choice
Cross-dress and parade in front of a tall mirror
Eat copious amounts of cheese
Bake bread

Or even several of these at the same time - pick'n mix...