David Mack Posted March 23, 2021 Report Share Posted March 23, 2021 It was on last night but they are just too annoying,so I mostly didn't watch, just catching a few snippets. I see Sheila has been taking steering lessons from Tim. The towpath seemed to change sides every time they switched between boat level and drone shots. Then they went up Wolverhampton Bottom Lock, Sheila moaning all the while about having to do 21 locks, apparently having not noticed the locks they had already passed through since leaving Stourport. Then they left the boat on the lock mooring while taking a taxi into Wolverhampton. Having returned they were then back on the S&W, with no mention of having to go backwards down the bottom lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted March 23, 2021 Report Share Posted March 23, 2021 I watched the program last night and enjoyed it! Ok as a boater you could see the things you mention but the program was not produced with the aim of pleasing boaters, I imagine. I enjoyed their obvious enjoyment of canal boating and the little chats about their relationship I thought were lovely. I enjoyed it more than I enjoyed Tim and Pru and I enjoyed their programs. I think this was the last in a short series but I would have enjoyed watching more haggis 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackofalltrades Posted March 23, 2021 Report Share Posted March 23, 2021 10 minutes ago, haggis said: I watched the program last night and enjoyed it! Ok as a boater you could see the things you mention but the program was not produced with the aim of pleasing boaters, I imagine. I enjoyed their obvious enjoyment of canal boating and the little chats about their relationship I thought were lovely. I enjoyed it more than I enjoyed Tim and Pru and I enjoyed their programs. I think this was the last in a short series but I would have enjoyed watching more haggis That sums up my feelings too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustynewbery Posted March 23, 2021 Report Share Posted March 23, 2021 It's good for continuity watching; since when was there a row of houses opposite Westport lake?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted March 23, 2021 Report Share Posted March 23, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, rustynewbery said: It's good for continuity watching; since when was there a row of houses opposite Westport lake?! I haven't watched the programme, but there's a whole estate just across the bridge from the visitor centre carpark. Looks like it's been there for 20 years or longer. Edit: Built in 2004/5 Edited March 23, 2021 by TheBiscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted March 23, 2021 Report Share Posted March 23, 2021 https://www.google.com/maps/@53.0489821,-2.2177156,480m/data=!3m1!1e3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colmac Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 I suppose if you watch theses things with the eagle eye of an experienced boater, especially one with long experience of this canal, it was all a bit disjointed. One scene showed them leaving Kinver, then nearing Autherly junction only to appear on the Wolverhampton 21. However, I don't think these programmes are made for any other purpose than entertainment and should just be accepted as such. However, how old Sheila puts up with the Brandreth boy is beyond me. Small doses recommended. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Booth Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 Does anyone know the name and location of the pub they had the Indian meal at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted March 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Laurie Booth I.S.M. said: Does anyone know the name and location of the pub they had the Indian meal at? No but Dora suggested some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doratheexplorer Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said: No but Dora suggested some I may watch it at some point and recognise it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted March 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 1 minute ago, doratheexplorer said: I may watch it at some point and recognise it. May Watch, you have got to watch it now and tell us all the answer, its in the last 20 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doratheexplorer Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 Just now, ditchcrawler said: May Watch, you have got to watch it now and tell us all the answer, its in the last 20 minutes Are you threatening me, Mr Crawler? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, doratheexplorer said: Are you threatening me, Mr Crawler? He'd beter ditch that idea! Edited March 24, 2021 by cuthound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 35 minutes ago, cuthound said: He'd beter ditch that idea! What ................ He is threatening to beter ? Isn't there discussions ongoing about violence to women ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsM Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 3 hours ago, Laurie Booth I.S.M. said: Does anyone know the name and location of the pub they had the Indian meal at? We were thinking the same having stopped in Wolverhampton a few nights last year. Looked delicious food! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenevers Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 Why don't they just get a couple on who really are boaters and know what they're doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted March 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, jenevers said: Why don't they just get a couple on who really are boaters and know what they're doing? Because the general public wouldn't be so interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenevers Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 1 hour ago, ditchcrawler said: Because the general public wouldn't be so interested How do you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueb Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 Plenty of actors have experience of boats. Mark Williams and others have come via Mikron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtheplod Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 10 minutes ago, sueb said: Plenty of actors have experience of boats. Mark Williams and others have come via Mikron David Suchet is a keen boater I think? We looked at his old boat at ABNB when we we're looking.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Pooley Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 8 hours ago, Laurie Booth I.S.M. said: Does anyone know the name and location of the pub they had the Indian meal at? The external scenes show Sheila and Giles walking towards the Bruford Arms, which looks like this place: https://www.facebook.com/mrbrufordarms/ 119 Bruford Rd, Wolverhampton WV3 0AY Certainly looks to be worth a visit if I pass that way. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opener Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 1 hour ago, robtheplod said: David Suchet is a keen boater I think? We looked at his old boat at ABNB when we we're looking.... .. or what about Ronnie O'Sullivan? Although he has sold his boat now. Suppose he'd always be bouncing off things.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Booth Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Simon Pooley said: The external scenes show Sheila and Giles walking towards the Bruford Arms, which looks like this place: https://www.facebook.com/mrbrufordarms/ 119 Bruford Rd, Wolverhampton WV3 0AY Certainly looks to be worth a visit if I pass that way. Simon Looks right, not sure how far away it is from the canal. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Pooley Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 A bit of playing with OpenCanalMap here https://explore.opencanalmap.uk/#16.2/52.57582/-2.146558 shows the Bruford Arms to be about equi-distant from Compton Lock Br on the Staffs & Worcester, and Wolverhampton Top Lock on the BCN. Switching to Google maps for walking directions: 1.6 miles from Wolverhampton station: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/52.5884686,-2.122602/Bruford+Arms,+119+Bruford+Rd,+Wolverhampton+WV3+0AY/@52.5812938,-2.1470747,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x48709b0b5a2c2571:0xf3f2dcc1c408aed9!2m2!1d-2.1454964!2d52.5746095!3e2 1.8 miles from Compton Bridge: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/52.5867174,-2.173811/Bruford+Arms,+119+Bruford+Rd,+Wolverhampton+WV3+0AY/@52.5746065,-2.1779472,14z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x48709b0b5a2c2571:0xf3f2dcc1c408aed9!2m2!1d-2.1454964!2d52.5746095!3e2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doratheexplorer Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 13 hours ago, robtheplod said: David Suchet is a keen boater I think? We looked at his old boat at ABNB when we we're looking.... Patron of the Lichfield and Hatherton restoration society. 13 hours ago, sueb said: Plenty of actors have experience of boats. Mark Williams and others have come via Mikron Harrison Ford and Callista Flockheart should present the next series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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