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« on: May 23, 2016, 08:30:22 »
Stand by for us all to be tarred with the same brush ...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/22/bbc-commissions-slow-tv-like-live-trainspotting-show/




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« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2016, 08:40:21 »
I don't think it'll be trash TV▸ (Thames Valley, or TeleVision, depending on context) at all - With Jon Snow & a serious mathematician, it'll be geeky - how trains are pathed & timed, etc....
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« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2016, 10:50:46 »
Or even Peter Snow....
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« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2016, 10:55:43 »
Aha. Clearly the wrong type of Snow...
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« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2016, 11:10:04 »
And what are the odds of Dan popping up sometime?
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« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2016, 14:36:10 »
Another plus is the rather attractive Dr Hannah Fry.... Wink
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« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2016, 14:47:49 »
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BBC» (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page) commissions 'slow TV▸ (Thames Valley, or TeleVision, depending on context)-like' live trainspotting show


The newly-commissioned Trainspotting Live on BBC Four will see veteran host Peter Snow and expert friends delight as different trains speed past on major railway lines.

The true "slow TV" would be broadcast from:
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« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2016, 21:24:03 »
Any ideas as to when this will hit our TV▸ (Thames Valley, or TeleVision, depending on context) screens ?.
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« Reply #8 on: May 24, 2016, 07:56:12 »
Quote from: Rob on the hill on May 23, 2016, 14:36:10
Another plus is the rather attractive Dr Hannah Fry.... Wink

OK am I the only one who didn't know who she was and couldn't resist a Google?
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« Reply #9 on: May 24, 2016, 21:38:41 »
No, you weren't: I've just done exactly the same.  Embarrassed

To save our other readers the effort, see (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page)-Four" target="_blank">http://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/672868/Trainspotting-Live-Dr-Hannah-Fry-Peter-Snow-BBC-Four  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2016, 00:14:14 »
Quote from: BerkshireBugsy on May 24, 2016, 07:56:12
couldn't resist a Google

Perfectly fine in the privacy of your own home.  Tongue Wink Grin
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« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2016, 12:28:33 »
Quote from: Western Pathfinder on May 23, 2016, 21:24:03
Any ideas as to when this will hit our TV▸ (Thames Valley, or TeleVision, depending on context) screens ?.
July according to Didcot's FB page. No doubt there'll be further publicity nearer the time.
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« Reply #12 on: June 30, 2016, 09:50:07 »
Trainspotting Live on the BBC» (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page) starts Monday 11/07/2016 8pm BBC Two and not BBC Four as was first Listed Three One Hour live programes hosted by Peter Snow .

http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2016/28/trainspotting-live
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« Reply #13 on: June 30, 2016, 10:03:10 »
Daily through Wednesday 13th & not weekly.

Interesting to note the Open University are involved.
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« Reply #14 on: June 30, 2016, 11:11:43 »
Wouldn't be surprised if the odd IEP▸ (Intercity Express Program / Project. This will offer more capacity on routes, save money, give a consistent and safe service and meet customer requirements. Intended to replace HSTs.) made an appearance!  Wink
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