Wildest Dreams

[Tobyh]

Have to agree, it was disappointing.

It really stood out that they hardly mentioned people being remotely interested in wildlife (apart from the one female contestant) and it was clear from early on that they just wanted different personalities.

I guess I'll still watch it but only for the little scenery / wildlife you do see.


TobyH

[Cylvain]

ok ive given the programme a couple of weeks and i am so disappointed. I thought the bbc would have gone for actual talent and not people who know nothing but make (ish ) good tv. I thought they would have wanted someone really knowledgable to get the job... v disappointing ps anyone actually like Nick Knowles??? Does he have enough coats on? I think he is averaging about 12 layers and looks rediculous!

[ollyk]

I only saw one program last week? When I saw that they had hired someone who was afraid of water well that only confirmed what I suspected this program would be. Sensationalist xexexexe for the sheep of society. Pitty and I also feel sorry for all the genuine hopefulls that probably went to a lot of trouble applying for a place.

I am starting to agree with all the people who question the value of the BBC licence fee (should that be tax?) tbh.

[loripo]

My daughter and a friend were interviewed for a program to do with friends leading different lifestyles. After a couple of visits the two girls that did the interview told them that they were to nice and ordinary and that they didnt want to set them up for the sort of humiliations that would most certainly occur in the program. Hence that person not being able to swim can be exploited to the limit. It's quite obvious that on programs like BB they pick on emotionally vulnerable people - I wont watch anything like that now.

[Deer Hunter]

This is all very sad. It could have been a very informative and educational programme. Its obvious there were many on this site who applied, and had they been successful with there passion for photography and wildlife it would have been an excellent series.

I just hope the winner is good at making tea and coffee for that what they will be doing in Whitelady's Road with perhaps a little research thrown in - but diffenitely no camera work.

[Graeme Robson]

It's okay, nothing special.

[tigger]

Really awful. I've tried to watch it but I just can't. It's so sensationalised... it just doesn't work. I wanted to see more wildlife, more camera techniques, more learning... not crying & hugging. Very disappointed. Glad I didn't go for the interview now!

[Jadeyduck]

I have to wholeheartedly agree with deer boy, elevate29 and others on this topic.
A load of rubbish. Reality tv meets interesting documentry don't mix in this case.
As a young person just really starting out in this business, it was a real let down to see someone being somewhat fast-tracked into a career which it obiviously takes others years to build.
And please would someone tell me why every single time the BBC and others make a programme like this they must go to africa? Sure lions and rhinos are amazing but I'd like to see how those finalists would have managed on a
cold(ish) morning in britain trying to programme some of our most prolific species. A thumbs down from this disgruntled brit chick.

[ollyk]

very well said, especially the point about Africa. It is one place I always wanted to visit but after not being able to escape those stupid Big Cat diaries and other similar programmes grrrrrh - I am sure there are other more interesting places in the world but maybe they don't live up to peoples dreams and aspirations that is the ultimate holiday in the African sun?

It is a shame that programs like this have got to be sensationalist to bring in the ratings - think about that Australian animal taunter-er. Did the majority of people watch him because they enjoyed the wildlife, or was it more the danger he put himself in? I suspect I know which it was!

Very sad.

Originally Posted by Jadeyduck

I have to wholeheartedly agree with deer boy, elevate29 and others on this topic.
A load of rubbish. Reality tv meets interesting documentry don't mix in this case.
As a young person just really starting out in this business, it was a real let down to see someone being somewhat fast-tracked into a career which it obiviously takes others years to build.
And please would someone tell me why every single time the BBC and others make a programme like this they must go to africa? Sure lions and rhinos are amazing but I'd like to see how those finalists would have managed on a
cold(ish) morning in britain trying to programme some of our most prolific species. A thumbs down from this disgruntled brit chick.