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With the desire to be entertained as opposed to modelling last night I decided to "binge watch" the remaining episodes of Around the World In 80 Days using the iPlayer.
I must say I wasn't disappointed.
The BBC certainly produced a programme worth watching in my opinion and more than made up for the dross which has been aired over the festive period. The whole cast were believable to my eyes and carried their parts off well.
Boys own stuff with an underlying message too.
Great stuff !
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Agree it’s entertaining and different from the usual garbage that insults the intelligence.
Is it primarily a Beeb production though ? I see in the credits much French and USA input. Also appears that much of it was filmed on location in South Africa..Whatever..doesn’t really matter does it. Far fetched but then so was Jules Verne . Good to enjoy watching a fine cast and great cinematography.
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Am I REALLY paying a licence fee for this Prime Time television ? Bring back Patrick Troughton
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@KDG I suspect it's just a matter of personal sense of humour. I think the special format is always going to suffer from having to stand alone as a story, which means that the plot has to be relatively simple. At the same time, the audience is probably more 'general' than for a full series - which could incentivise the use of a relatively 'safe' formula, trying to get a few laughs out of people, and hoping that they take enough of a liking to the characters that they come back for the main series. I think this is exactly what yesterday's programme tried to do, but of course if the 'groundhog day' format and slightly bizarre visual humour don't appeal to you then I can see why you wouldn't be interested.
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"slightly bizarre visual humour don't appeal to you then I can see why you wouldn't be interested."
As a dyed in the wool Monty Python "enthusiast" then I can normally accept bizarre visual humour but I think this particular programme was so far fetched my senses were getting inflamed to the point of switching off. A remote control device saved my evening and also alerted my to carry on doing something more worthwhile.......modelling.
Whilst I appreciate we are currently facing difficult times I feel sure not only Auntie Beeb and other channels take some of the viewers for granted and will air any old trash / repeats and I for one find it rather insulting.
Now where did I put that bottle of port ? Hic !
p.s. The new version of Around the World in 80 Days currently being aired is more in line with what I would expect from a major broadcasting company happily taking my monies.
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Whilst I understand why ads are used on this site I am now getting a banner ad too on the top of my screen which is slowly becoming a real pain having to scroll up and down to access the content. Just an unnecessary nuisance !
Can I ask why this has suddenly happened please ?
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Please see the posts over the last week or so in this topic - https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/158853-advertising/
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Not very much Jibba Jabba when I went for my Jabba Jabba but the Jibba Jabba was very well presented and didn't feel the Jabba Jabba being Jabbed so well done to all the Jibba's for Jabba Jabbing !
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Maykes me laf reedin sum kommentz on YouTube eye oftin wunda wear they whent two skool !
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FB is awful. There is a group called Illiterate Britain. The examples are quite shocking.
Also the vile and filthy hate on so many sites is appalling and how FB leave it there baffles me. I call a far right thig a and puff, 30 day ban within seconds. Next time I shall call them a ####ing Nazi #### and make it worth it.
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Blimey was it really 24,107 days ago I arrived on this planet !
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A guy called Gerald
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Extremely sad to hear about the sudden passing of Chris Klein (Minerva).
A true gentleman and inspiration in the modelling world.
RIP Chris
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Like so many Grandparents today I will be celebrating my grandson's birthday today. 3 years seem to have flown by and we have always been in contact throughout that time, he's my Best Little Mate.
Today will be a strange time for us to communicate and celebrate in the best way we can together and with the difficulties it presents will be challenging.
Not the same giving him his card through the letterbox, but I have seen his Brio layout ALL over his sitting room floor and I look forward to the time we can both play with it again together.
My heart goes out to ALL Grandparents in these awful times.
G
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You have my sympathy Grahame. As you know, my seven grandchildren are all on the other side of the world and I've never been with any of them face-to-face on their birthdays, so your current situation is very familiar to me. That doesn't make it any better though.
When you do get to play with the Brio, just watch your knees and don't step on any of the pointwork...
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Following the "Software Upgrade " this afternoonI can only see two-thirds of content on my screen ( left to right ) with the remainder taken up with a white blank area.
May I ask if this will this be the final format ? ( Hopefully not )
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A very, very proud Grandfather to Grandson number 2 this evening !
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I've been informed that by keeping my mind active with modelling it will enhance my well being,
So may I wish all in the Parish a Happy 2015 ! -
On Thursday I have decided that I would like a brighter future.
Therefore may I suggest lighting up your layouts with halogen lamps !
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Women's Beach Volleyball announced for the 2020 Commonwealth Games ! YEY
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What a thoroughly enjoyable episode of Endeavour this evening, I will look forward to next years.
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I noticed on a Semi Skimmed milk carton that "nothing is added or taken away" which begs the question, " What does a Semi Skimmed cow look like ?".
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Descendants of Marge? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6700129.stm
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Valentines Day.... Huh !
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
A few pints of beer are cheaper,
And I'm single too !
Enjoy your day
G
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Suddenly there appears to be quite a few people "Following" each other, will there be enough room for them and where are they all going to ?
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24-48 hr site upgrade, will there be a Replacement Bus Service and if so which Administrator would be driving it ?
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I am about to have a pasty made in Cornwall, as I normally consume real Devon made pasties are there any precautions I should take prior to consuming it ?
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May I wish all in the parish that is RMweb a Happy, Healthy and Peaceful New Year
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May I take the opportunity to wish all Members and Staff of the parish that is RMweb a Merry Festive season and a Happy and peaceful New Year enjoy !
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Rather a pleasant day at my grandsons christening
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Beware the Phantom poppadom cruncher in Newton Abbot
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***FAKE NEWS*** The Great Model Railway Challenge http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/138126-great-model-railway-challenge-channel-5/page-52&do=findComment&comment=3346001
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