Just a heads-up:-
“Battle of Britain – The South Coast Trail”
Tonight, Tues 21 September, at 8pm.
Might be of interest, although probably most unlikely to provoke such extensive debate or interest as First Light, the McGregor Brothers or David Jason!!!
This was originally a regionally made programme (BBC South) that was selected by the BBC Commissioners for national transmission as part of its Battle of Britain season.
By: slicer - 23rd September 2010 at 10:34
Well, I realised you were involved on camera! What I meant was, did you have any influence on the choice of background combat footage? Or is that just left to the researchers?
By: Arabella-Cox - 22nd September 2010 at 21:15
Howard Tuck, the presenter, is an ex RAF officer (wounded in Gulf War II) and a Dr of History….just to answer your question, Slicer!
Dunno about anyone from this forum. I forgot to read the credits! 😉
By: slicer - 22nd September 2010 at 17:52
Very enjoyable programme. Is the main presenter a historian? I also agree that the original WW2 footage seemed far more relevant to the commentary at all times with appropriately selected gun camera footage etc, and not the usual lazily selected stuff. Was there input from an esteemed forum member by any chance?
By: Arabella-Cox - 22nd September 2010 at 15:39
He is WELL over 7ft. I am not exactly short, but felt like a midget by comparison!
By: Monsun - 22nd September 2010 at 15:03
Another excellent programme for which the BBC should be applauded.
Just one thing though, how tall is Howard Tuck? He seemed to tower over everyone, including Andy.
Peter
By: Mark12 - 22nd September 2010 at 10:45
The moustache hasn’t aged at all, Mark! Come to think of it…neither have you!
My barber has some special stuff to dye it a fashionable grey/sliver…a close match to the Firenza proto. 🙂
By: Arabella-Cox - 22nd September 2010 at 10:21
The moustache hasn’t aged at all, Mark! Come to think of it…neither have you!
By: Mark12 - 22nd September 2010 at 09:27
Vauxhall – ‘Viva Zapata’.
By: Arabella-Cox - 22nd September 2010 at 08:52
A Mk12 version of Peter Wyngarde!
He also had a minor role in the “Battle of Britain South Coast Trail”, too.
Mark12, that is. Not Peter Wyngarde!
By: mackerel - 21st September 2010 at 23:19
Could be Jason King !!!
Steve
By: galdri - 21st September 2010 at 22:59
😉
Oh MY GOD! Look at that driver! AND that ‘tache. WHO is this man :dev2::D:D
By: piston power! - 21st September 2010 at 22:46
Does German television run similar programes and give credit to the British aircrews like this program did?
By: mackerel - 21st September 2010 at 22:43
Crikey, he’s got a twin brother !!!!! LOL.
Steve
By: pagen01 - 21st September 2010 at 22:43
Wow, those were great – the Firenza that is, not the ‘tache!
By: Mark12 - 21st September 2010 at 22:36
oh yes !! the viva “e” and firenza shared the same shell ! nice cars !!
😉
By: tornado64 - 21st September 2010 at 22:28
Remember them?
oh yes !! the viva “e” and firenza shared the same shell ! nice cars !!
By: Arabella-Cox - 21st September 2010 at 22:23
He also drove one!!
Remember them?
By: mackerel - 21st September 2010 at 22:17
Yes S V looked a bit like Magnum !!!
Steve.
By: Arabella-Cox - 21st September 2010 at 21:54
And a certain Mr Vizard when he had hair! Mind you, it was getting on for 31 years ago!
Sadly, one or two faces no longer with us.
By: shepsair - 21st September 2010 at 21:50
Who’s this Andy – 1979?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/kent/hi/front_page/newsid_9020000/9020481.stm
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