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11-10-2007, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by pressld2  Couldn't stay up to watch it yesterday but have just viewed the NoB User Guide and have to agree with Dan Salter. Of the two programs I felt this was the stronger. Trying to analyze why I think it's because, with Chris Packham, I get the very strong feeling that if the Beeb sacked him tomorrow he'd still be out there with his camera and his binoculars, enjoying the wildlife and getting stuck in to conservation projects. Rightly or wrongly that feeling doesn't come across with Alan Titchmarsh.
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- making an anthropomorphic comment and apologising for it - a UK TV first!
- CP's comment on the life-cycle of the ruby-tailed wasp that it "beats the story on Eastenders hand over fist for ever and ever and ever."
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Im glad someone agrees with me or at least also saw the far superior later show with Chris Packham...i will watch both progs weekly but for me its THIS one that is going to help me with my uni studies/degree...and yes...that was a killer line about the eastenders story line.
Oh and one last little dig...those who claim titmarsh was a wildlife lover pre gardener / presenter...lets not forget for the last ten years or more he was showing us all how to deck over our lawns...fill in beds with gravel...pave over old pathways...concrete this and that?...hmmmm.....not good for garden wildlife, songbirds...flash floods.
Oops i forgot to ask?...people keep asking if the prog is repeated which it clearly is on sunday night but is the Chris packham show repeated too? as my mother/uni class mates missed it and i havent stopped talking about it to ever since?
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11-10-2007, 10:59 PM
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I thought it was good when CP showed the new bit of downs that had been created from the old winchester bypass and it looked great. That shows how things can be made beautiful again after there was 4 lanes of concrete and thousands of cars and lorries going up and down there every day. |
11-10-2007, 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Salter Oops i forgot to ask?...people keep asking if the prog is repeated which it clearly is on sunday night but is the Chris packham show repeated too? as my mother/uni class mates missed it and i havent stopped talking about it to ever since? | Yes it is. Still on BBC4, it's shown again on Sunday at 8.00pm.
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11-10-2007, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by pressld2 Yes it is. Still on BBC4, it's shown again on Sunday at 8.00pm.
Dave P. | Excellent cheers...anyone know if the Users guide progs will appear on the dvd as well?
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12-10-2007, 10:43 AM
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ive just realised i agree with dan again  this is turning into a habit 
one thing i'd like to see for nature programes (and sport for that matter) is a red button function to turn ff the commentary entirely - ok you can mute the sound but i'd like to be able to keep the natural background noise (and crowd at sporting events) but lose the often inane comentary
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12-10-2007, 07:49 PM
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I recorded the Chris Packham one which I have now watched and must admit it was by far the best - his enthusiasm and interest really come across - and the music wasn't so intrusive.
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12-10-2007, 11:22 PM
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I am currently downloading the chris pachan nature of britain programme on the bbc iplayer ,never used it before so should be interesting .really liked his natures calendar programme |
12-10-2007, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by sleipnerofasgard I am currently downloading the chris pachan nature of britain programme on the bbc iplayer ,never used it before so should be interesting .really liked his natures calendar programme | You wont be dissapointed...it was a great program and includes the history of conservation going back to the days of the legend that was Gilbert White...
I cant wait to watch both the repeats on sunday night...have also just been shopping with me old mum to buy us a new tv and dvd/hard disk recorder so i shouldnt miss programmes ever again ! yay ..sadly they dont arrive before this sunday though... 
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14-10-2007, 07:12 PM
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Watched it for 1st time tonight. Wonderful photography + I don't understand the carping about Alan Titchmarsh- I thought he did a stirling job. He is a fine communicator with a genuine passion for nature + perfect for a mass appeal audience.
My only grumble is that we don't get the 10 minutes at the end on a Sunday, so have missed that. Look forward to the next show! |
14-10-2007, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by aeshna5 Watched it for 1st time tonight. Wonderful photography + I don't understand the carping about Alan Titchmarsh- I thought he did a stirling job. He is a fine communicator with a genuine passion for nature + perfect for a mass appeal audience.
My only grumble is that we don't get the 10 minutes at the end on a Sunday, so have missed that. Look forward to the next show! | Yes.I'd echo these comments as this was my first viewing too.
I loved the mesmerising starling photography. A real spectacle. 
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14-10-2007, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Salter WOW WOW WOW !!! Nature of britian - A users guide....now THAT is what im talking about..
The titmarsh show was fine....but THIS second show at 11pm is what i wanted...absolutely spot on...got me emotional, inspired, fired up again...packham works so much better for me than titmarsh with his actual wildlife/ecology knowledge....
much more gritty real footage...less emphasis on the cinema style cinematography and music score...and in 1 hour long show i learnt several new things...
It totally hammered home the message and highlighted the work of conservation organisations....
I am gutted it was on so late as i really feel THIS is the programme of the new bbc series people needed to see...thankfully its on at 10pm from now on directly after the nature of britain main show...i just hope everyone has cable/sky/digital and can get bbc4 i also hope these programmes will be included on the dvd set?
oh im smiling...it was a superb hour long program of great importance in my book...well done bbc...just wish it was on bbc1 directly after the main show ???
Dan | I managed to catch some of it when it was repeated earlier, I thought it was an excellent programme. Chris Packham was very knowledgable and enthusiastic.
And they showed one of my favourite local spots at the end, Hartland Moor, now I know a few more things for me to look for while I'm there
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15-10-2007, 12:06 AM
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Im just dissapointed / sorry that most of you managed to watch the repeat of the main titmarsh show but once again failed to watch the far far superior/ educationally/ presenter wise/ ecology based Chris Packham show which i saw through once again and loved every minute..
SO?....next week...i want you ALL to switch to BBC4 at 10pm right after titmarsh has finished doing his bit..for the REAL Nature of Britian! 
I also echo the dissapointment that the Sunday repeat of the main show does NOT include the regional ten minutes/volunteering section at the end
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15-10-2007, 12:16 AM
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watched the chris packham programme on bbci and i must say that he seems to have a lot more passion and knowledge for the subject ,not that i'm saying i didn't enjoy alan titchmarsh on the main programme as i can see is enthusiastic about the wildlife of britain .chris does seem to have more of a vested interest in what he was saying but i for one don't see any problems in watching both shows and don't see it as a competition to see who is the best presenter i just wish alan would,t keep wearing that red coat so much that would frighten any wildlife for miles |
15-10-2007, 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by sleipnerofasgard watched the chris packham programme on bbci and i must say that he seems to have a lot more passion and knowledge for the subject ,not that i'm saying i didn't enjoy alan titchmarsh on the main programme as i can see is enthusiastic about the wildlife of britain .chris does seem to have more of a vested interest in what he was saying but i for one don't see any problems in watching both shows and don't see it as a competition to see who is the best presenter i just wish alan would,t keep wearing that red coat so much that would frighten any wildlife for miles | Dont get me wrong im watching both shows...and will buy the dvd...i just feel its a shame if people are missing the nature of britain users guide progs.
Yes and whats with that red coat...i said exact the same thing when i saw it lol.
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15-10-2007, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan Salter Im just dissapointed / sorry that most of you managed to watch the repeat of the main titmarsh show but once again failed to watch the far far superior/ educationally/ presenter wise/ ecology based Chris Packham show which i saw through once again and loved every minute..
SO?....next week...i want you ALL to switch to BBC4 at 10pm right after titmarsh has finished doing his bit..for the REAL Nature of Britian!
I also echo the dissapointment that the Sunday repeat of the main show does NOT include the regional ten minutes/volunteering section at the end | I would-BUT I don't have BBC 4! |
15-10-2007, 01:30 PM
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Watched both the programmes last night and enjoyed them thoroughly. Some stunning shots in the main show, and some interesting information in the guide (though a little depressing ).
Just to let people with Virgin cable know - last Wednesday's Nature of Britain is on '
Catch-Up TV on Demand'.
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15-10-2007, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Perry Grin Also, I though that Sir D wanted to do a life of reptiles before he gave up. Anyone know if this is still likely? | From what I understand, 'Life in cold blood' (terrible title) is forthcoming.
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15-10-2007, 05:08 PM
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i'm also not too sure on 'the Titchmarsh', but a beaut of a program. If it encourages more people to actually get out to see whats there (without stamping on it and leaving the foil bbq) it'll be a great thing.
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16-10-2007, 10:58 PM
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Remember everyone, tomorrow 9:00 bbc nature of britain, then I think straight after at 10 the sister programme with Chris Packham is on, on BBC4. |
17-10-2007, 10:17 AM
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Will be good to see tonights N.O.B on farmland, since last weeks was an intro, this weeks should show us what to expect from the rest of the series. Hope it shows more wildlife and less landscapes.
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17-10-2007, 12:45 PM
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Yes thats correct Jamie...i just hope peeps catch both shows this week as they follow on from each other...im also hoping currys has our dvd recorder/hard disk recorder ready for me to pick up today so i can record the progs. ( gutted i will be missing prog 1 of each so will have to buy the dvd anyways)
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17-10-2007, 10:20 PM
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Some of the second programme is a repeat of the 1st!!. The bit in Kent. |
17-10-2007, 10:23 PM
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I bet thats where all the scagheads in Chatham and Gillingham get their heroin from. They sneak in to that field and steal the opium poppies haha |
17-10-2007, 10:30 PM
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Mushy, sentimental, clap trap. Some good footage despite some of it being aired in previous documentaries. Comparable to a coffee table book. Did A. Tit. mention why those starlings put up a good performance - no- despite the raptor clearly mustering them into a bird bait ball. Farmer with a tie, new trousers, new wooden hide looking beautiful ?
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17-10-2007, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by jamie_from-kent I bet thats where all the scagheads in Chatham and Gillingham get their heroin from. They sneak in to that field and steal the opium poppies haha | Shhh! Careful or the Essex posse will be over for a raid!
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