Britannia, with Nicholas Crane

ChrisJB · #1 (**permalink**) 14-01-2009, 07:47 PM

Is anyone watching Britannia with Nicholas Crane on Tuesday nights at 9? Last night he was travelling up through Scotland and showed him wild camping in the Cairngorms. Last night's and the first episode were quality telly. I love all Nick Crane's stuff on the ol' cyclops.

Regards, Chris

tameblackbirds · #2 (**permalink**) 14-01-2009, 07:58 PM

missed that was it bbc as I can catch up on i-player?

ChrisJB · #3 (**permalink**) 14-01-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tameblackbirds

missed that was it bbc as I can catch up on i-player?

Yep, Beeb 2. You'll get it on I-Player.

Regards, Chris

Pete Collins · #4 (**permalink**) 14-01-2009, 09:30 PM

Yes, I've been watching it too - sadly I think next week's is the third and final part. I like all of Nick Crane's programmes (especially MapMan). I've just started reading the book of his last series Great British Journeys, which my youngest brother gave me for Christmas.

tameblackbirds · #5 (**permalink**) 14-01-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisJB

Yep, Beeb 2. You'll get it on I-Player.

Regards, Chris

Thanks ChrisJB

Jim Ford · #6 (**permalink**) 14-01-2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisJB

Is anyone watching Britannia with Nicholas Crane on Tuesday nights at 9? Last night he was travelling up through Scotland and showed him wild camping in the Cairngorms.

I've been on 'Buidheanach of Cairntoul' some years ago after coming off Angel's Peak->Cairn Toul->Devils' Point, but don't remember it being particularly interesting. I remember at the time wondering why it deserved such a special name. If he in fact camped there, it was an odd choice and I can think of far better places on the Braeriach plateau - the 'Wells of Dee' for one.

I wouldn't have liked to ford the Tay as he did - but then he was obviously accompanied by a boat with the production crew!

Jim

Jim Ford · #7 (**permalink**) 14-01-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tameblackbirds

missed that was it bbc as I can catch up on i-player?

Or you can sign up with uknova.com and download it using a torrent client. Both episodes are currently available, and the last will be.

Jim

Ruth Daniel · #8 (**permalink**) 15-01-2009, 09:12 AM

I'm enjoying it too Chris.I like his style of presenting and the landscapes are wonderful......sad that there are only 3 episodes tho.

ChrisJB · #9 (**permalink**) 15-01-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruth Daniel

I'm enjoying it too Chris.I like his style of presenting and the landscapes are wonderful......sad that there are only 3 episodes tho.

I just really enjoy the format of telling a story about these travellers/walkers/mapmen of old. You are right about his presenting style though. I'm wondering if a modern print is available of this book Britannia?

Regards, Chris

deepkent · #10 (**permalink**) 07-02-2010, 06:50 PM

To Jim Ford

Dear Jim

The program has been deleted from the iPlayer, and uknova.com is not accepting new registrations. If you have the torrent file, can you send me a copy, please? I'd be very grateful. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Jim Ford

Or you can sign up with uknova.com and download it using a torrent client. Both episodes are currently available, and the last will be.

Jim