I recall a couple of years ago watching 'The Tourist' on the Beeb. The programme was set in Oz and was very entertaining, I recall, but towards the end of the final episode, I realised the mysteries were not going to be resolved and I thought, 'Ohno! there's going to be a second series!' Anyway, the second series has arrived and this time our main characters are in Ireland and I have to say that we are racing through it. Funny, stupid with some great characters and a bit mystery. Well worth a watch I reckon.
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I've now watched the documentary relating to the Horizon scandal drama. I didn't really learn that much more, but I think it might well be a real eye-opener for anybody who didn't watch the drama or hasn't previously been aware of the extent of the injustice and the pitifully slow process of vindicating and compensating the victims. It also reinforced my high opinion of the quality and overall accuracy of Gwyneth Hughes's screenplay.
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For some years now I've been accompanying Paul Murton (sic) on his Grand Tours of Scotland, and am delighted to see that he's now made a third series on Scottish rivers. The first episode is typically fascinating, featuring as it does Russian Army uniforms, a couple of Bulgarian beekeepers and a dirk that may well have inflicted some damage at Culloden.
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Originally posted by LMcD View PostFor some years now I've been accompanying Paul Murton (sic) on his Grand Tours of Scotland, and am delighted to see that he's now made a third series on Scottish rivers. The first episode is typically fascinating, featuring as it does Russian Army uniforms, a couple of Bulgarian beekeepers and a dirk that may well have inflicted some damage at Culloden.
When is the news series going out - and how?
I've just found the answer to that question - it's going out on Scottish TV, so I'll need to watch out for the repeats on BBC later.
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Originally posted by oddoneout View Post
Excellent news. I really like these programmes, and am happy to watch repeats when they come round - just looking at the scenery is a joy(I think my Scottish ancestry is getting more evident as I get older...), but the spoken element in no way detracts(not something that can be said often these days), and there is often a "well I never" moment to savour.
When is the news series going out - and how?
I've just found the answer to that question - it's going out on Scottish TV, so I'll need to watch out for the repeats on BBC later.
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Originally posted by LMcD View Post
The full series is on BBC Scotland (Scottish TV is ITV north of the border!) and is now available on iPlayer.
I don't want to sit at my desk to watch in iPlayer so will wait until I can watch on the TV - which can't do such new-fangled tricks.
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Originally posted by oddoneout View Post
Yes, I meant TV in Scotland, should have written that!
I don't want to sit at my desk to watch in iPlayer so will wait until I can watch on the TV - which can't do such new-fangled tricks.
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Originally posted by LMcD View Post
The full series is on BBC Scotland (Scottish TV is ITV north of the border!) and is now available on iPlayer.
Paul explores the River Don from its source in the Grampians near Cock Bridge, downstream to Aberdeen. He meets kilted Highlanders, sculptors, eccentrics and bees along the way.
I always think his programmes look interesting, but he is someone I find unwatchable - I just wish someone else did the programmes, though I know he is popular.
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Originally posted by LMcD View PostI've now watched the documentary relating to the Horizon scandal drama. I didn't really learn that much more, but I think it might well be a real eye-opener for anybody who didn't watch the drama or hasn't previously been aware of the extent of the injustice and the pitifully slow process of vindicating and compensating the victims. It also reinforced my high opinion of the quality and overall accuracy of Gwyneth Hughes's screenplay.
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Originally posted by Serial_Apologist View Post
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