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« Reply #150 on: March 19, 2014, 11:20:41 »
There was a crew filming on a BAS -> RDG▸ (Rail Delivery Group, or Reading station, depending on context) service this morning.
Channel 5 again assuming I heard correctly over the shonky class 150 PA▸ (Public Address (broadcast loudspeaker announcements) or Passenger Assist (railway staff providing physical assistance to passengers with mobility issues), depending on context).
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« Reply #151 on: March 19, 2014, 13:38:00 »
I saw a film crew at Reading recently too, and there were the same signs displayed advertising the filming as they were previously for the Channel 5 series.
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« Reply #152 on: March 19, 2014, 14:11:23 »
I would like to have seen the first series of, what I assume is a 'Docusoap'.  Don't watch T.V. much these days so will have to watch out in the T.V. Guides for Channel 5s Railway saga.   
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« Reply #153 on: March 19, 2014, 18:50:39 »
@Cynthia and anyone who hasnt seen it, it is still on Channel 5 on demand!

http://www.channel5.com/shows/the-railway-first-great-western

Enjoy!
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« Reply #154 on: March 19, 2014, 22:34:53 »
Quote from: centralman on March 19, 2014, 18:50:39
@Cynthia and anyone who hasnt seen it, it is still on Channel 5 on demand!

http://www.channel5.com/shows/the-railway-first-great-western

Enjoy!


Oh thanks, centralman!
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« Reply #155 on: March 28, 2014, 14:10:13 »
I'm reliably informed that the film crew for series 2 are currently on today's Up Pullman, the 1301 from Exeter St Davids. Forum admin bobm is dining and has sent me this picture:
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« Reply #156 on: March 28, 2014, 14:17:02 »
I hope they get a discount for having the ambience somewhat flattened! :-)
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« Reply #157 on: March 28, 2014, 16:22:50 »
To be fair the film crew were very keen to ensure they didn't get in the way of the meal being served and asked for permission each time they filmed something - even if it was just a glass of wine for an "atmosphere" shot.

It wasn't a routine journey for a number of reasons but you'll be able to see that when the programme is shown.
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« Reply #158 on: March 28, 2014, 16:24:19 »
No spoilers then eh?!  Grin
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« Reply #159 on: March 28, 2014, 21:05:01 »
Why spoil a good story.   Grin Grin



Even the film crew were hungry by the end of it....
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« Reply #160 on: November 15, 2014, 10:10:57 »
New series coming up ....

DOCUMENTARY: The Railway: First Great Western
Channel: Channel 5
Date: Thursday 4th December 2014
Time: 20:00 to 21:00
Duration: 1 hour.

Documentary series following the working lives of the staff of First Great Western, one of Britain's largest train operating companies. In this episode, the Great Western railway is in crisis as the worst weather for a century batters the country, pushing workers and passengers to the limit. Steve Hawkins and his team of engineers have time and tide against them as they get to work repairing one of the most beautiful stretches of track in the country after the mainline at Dawlish gets washed away, and Dave Slater and his team at Network Control have to battle the elements to keep trains running as storm after storm floods the network. A tube strike creates a headache for Ealing Broadway manager, Dean Haynes, as the extra pressure placed on overground trains into the city looks set to bring the morning commute to a standstill.
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« Reply #161 on: November 28, 2014, 16:15:29 »
REMINDER Series 2 Starts Next Week!!!!!

http://www.channel5.com/shows/the-railway-first-great-western
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« Reply #162 on: December 05, 2014, 04:54:14 »
The first episode of series 2 of 'The Railway: First Great Western' aired last night. Episode titled 'Railway In Crisis', so no prizes for guessing what it's about.

Available online on demand:  http://www.channel5.com/shows/the-railway-first-great-western/episodes/episode-1-638

For those who wish to watch on their telly, or record, there is a repeat broadcast today on Channel 5+24 at 8pm:

Sky 175
Virgin 152
Freeview 55
Freesat 132

I'll not review the episode so as to avoid spoilers, but 'meltdown' isn't too strong a word!
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« Reply #163 on: December 05, 2014, 06:02:17 »
brilliant, well worth watching.
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« Reply #164 on: December 05, 2014, 06:04:13 »
Quote from: bignosemac on December 05, 2014, 04:54:14
The first episode of series 2 of 'The Railway: First Great Western' aired last night. Episode titled 'Railway In Crisis', so no prizes for guessing what it's about.

Available online on demand:  http://www.channel5.com/shows/the-railway-first-great-western/episodes/episode-1-638

For those who wish to watch on their telly, or record, there is a repeat broadcast today on Channel 5+24 at 8pm:

Sky 175
Virgin 152
Freeview 55
Freesat 132

I'll not review the episode so as to avoid spoilers, but 'meltdown' isn't too strong a word!

I've recorded it to watch tonight as currently any suggestion of watching anything other than "Masterchef" (whilst maintaining a Trappist like silence) brings death threats from Mrs Taplowgreen! .........does the title of the episode refer to Dawlish specifically or FGW▸ (First Great Western) generally?  Wink
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