…Battlefields presented by Prof Richard Holmes covered Bomber Command operations and featured quite a bit of footage of NX611 “Just Jane”. Was this the programme that they lifted the tail off the deck at full power for???? Or was that another programme about Bomber Command? Where was the usual Ant Harrington “On The Telly Tonight” announcement?:-)
Band of Brothers has also been quite worthwhile watching, the scenes at North Weald came across quite authentically – hard to spot the cardboard cutouts! And the battle scenes had the cat diving for cover as rounds ricocheted around the surround sound. (Hmmm, try saying that after a few drinks!)
Bob
By: neilly - 6th November 2001 at 10:29
RE: “Air Shows” on Discovery Channel
Hi All,
I agree with Steve Airshow on Discovery was well put together, very even in it’s comments (even though the Mig 29’s showed up again. Do the Russians get repeat fees?).
Try Discovery Channel Saturday night, again. Battlefield is on again (18.00 hrs). I know I mentioned it last week, but it wasn’t about Bomber Command, so we’ll try again!
Regards,
Neilly
By: P9306 - 6th November 2001 at 00:00
RE: “Air Shows” on Discovery Channel
Typical isn’t it……..after I tell everyone about it….I forgot to watch it myself!!!!!!!
Oh well…..the good (bad?) thing about the Discovery channel is that they repeat virtually everything until you are sick of it !
TTFN
Mick
By: Arabella-Cox - 5th November 2001 at 20:04
“Air Shows” on Discovery Channel
24 hours after it was shown, I’m surprised no-one’s commented on it yet. Overall (although I missed the first 15 minutes), I thought it was a well pitched, thoughtful, informed and informative programme.
The producers seemed to have gone to great lengths to explain the collossal amount of planning which goes into an airshow, and also the volumes of necessary safety legislation involved, without blinding the audience with beauraucrat-speak.
While there were a few clips of crashes shown, they each seemed to be shown in the context of the narration at the time, and the subjects were treated with respect. Certainly none were presented in the sensationalist way that we have come to expect from some quarters of the media, and for that I feel the producers should be congratulated.
The most balanced airshow programme I’ve seen for some time. 🙂
By: P9306 - 2nd November 2001 at 00:26
RE: On the telly on Sunday 4th Nov 7pm
On the Discovery Channel Sunday 4th Nov, 7pm.
Airshows.
New programme apparently…..I hope !
Supposed to be about how display routines are sometimes taken to the “limit”, and the consequences thereafter.
I bet the two Mig 29’s at Fairford are featured…..yet again….but I don’t know what else will be.
Just hope it is respectful and knowledgeable, and not OTT.
TTFN
Mick
By: Ashley - 1st November 2001 at 12:33
RE: On the telly the other night…
Halibag…yes there are a few gals here! 🙂
‘Night and Day’ has been renamed ‘Night Flight’ due to be screened on BBC1 in December…I know there is a new ITV soap starting soon called ‘Night and Day’ so that may account for the name change of the BBC drama…
And yes the Mosquito is often neglected in terms of the recognition it is given…it was certainly one of the most if not the most versatile aircraft of WWII…and definitely one of my favourites 😉
By: neilly - 1st November 2001 at 10:52
RE: On the telly the other night…
LAST EDITED ON 01-11-01 AT 11:00Â AM (GMT)[p]Hi All,
Looking in the programme listings, there appears to be an episode of Battlefield on Discovery Channel, this Saturday evening. Don’t know wether it’s same series as on the Beeb, just letting you all know.
Neilly
ps. Halibag, you stick up for the Halifax, & no it doesn’t bother me, not mentioning the Mosquito. What does annoy, is when TV companies make programmes with histotians & specialist people, who seem to forget there were more aeroplanes on the allied side than just Spitfires, Lancasters, Mustangs & B-17’s.
OOps! time to get off the soap-box.
C U all soon
N
By: Halibag - 31st October 2001 at 22:40
RE: On the telly the other night…
Hi guys (& gals?)
Must agree that B of B has been pretty good to date, must watch the remainder as they appear!
Anyone know when “Night & Day” is due for screening? (Heard it has been re-named though?)
Also got a whisper that there are plans to make a similar “Bomber Command” movie / TV series. Anyone want some extra’s??!
PS – I agree, the Mossie has been forgotten about, but then again, so has the Whitley, Defiant, Hampden etc etc, and as I AM very much a Halifax supporter, I am only really inclined to sound off about Hally’s with an occasional thought for the Stirling. Sorry if the lack of a Mossie mention offended 🙂
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