Machpoint005 Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Just noticed this will be on again, starting 22:00 today (11-11-14) on More 4. Some (like me) may have missed it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Great Canal Journeys conjures up something rather grander and more adventurous for me. No wish at all to knock the programme, which was pleasant enough, but I can't help thinking 'Nice Little Canal Trips' would have been a more appropriate title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machpoint005 Posted November 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Not seen it myself, but i thought it might be a public service to mention it (maybe just so that it can be avoided, I don't know!). It seems that those commissioning TV programmes have the same urge to exaggerate as most of the presenters -- eg 'incredible' actually means 'mildly surprising'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 It seems that those commissioning TV programmes have the same urge to exaggerate as most of the presenters -- eg 'incredible' actually means 'mildly surprising'. Are those the same ones who tell us that we shall be "Literally glued to your screen"? The bloody thing has been stuck to my forehead for weeks now and I'm getting really fed up with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machpoint005 Posted November 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Are those the same ones who tell us that we shall be "Literally glued to your screen"? The bloody thing has been stuck to my forehead for weeks now and I'm getting really fed up with it. Those are they. Also "Well, obviously ..." when it isn't obvious at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Those are they. Also "Well, obviously ..." when it isn't obvious at all. As long as we avoid any programme which will be "literally riveting", could be right painful otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system 4-50 Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Watching it is something to do during "the evening period". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little duck! Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 watching it gives me my canal fix when i cant be there myself! Though i do cringe at Tim's abilities to tell us in one breath that Pru has difficulty remembering things and in the next breath complain that she hasnt "cast him off" Maybe he should do some work himself after all going up in a lock means he could help out more! That's my little gripe anyway!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colmac Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 watching it gives me my canal fix when i cant be there myself! Though i do cringe at Tim's abilities to tell us in one breath that Pru has difficulty remembering things and in the next breath complain that she hasnt "cast him off" Maybe he should do some work himself after all going up in a lock means he could help out more! That's my little gripe anyway!! Are you suggesting that a man operates lock things ? That has always been the female domain and long may that be the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machpoint005 Posted November 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Are you suggesting that a man operates lock things ? That has always been the female domain and long may that be the case. The Memsahib can get quite sniffy if I offer to turn a windlass -- "Am I not doing it right?" in a way that says she knows bleedin' well she is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 watching it gives me my canal fix when i cant be there myself! Though i do cringe at Tim's abilities to tell us in one breath that Pru has difficulty remembering things and in the next breath complain that she hasnt "cast him off" Maybe he should do some work himself after all going up in a lock means he could help out more! That's my little gripe anyway!! Yeah, that pretty much matches what I thought. Instead of expecting Pru to remember when exactly to cast off, he could help her by just saying 'cast off' when he's ready. Frankly, he really ought to do that whether or not she has short-term memory challenges - the most capable crew member really shouldn't be expected to (or attempt to) predict the skipper's intentions. Stuff happens - what if the skipper's not ready? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little duck! Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 In a broad lock going up which ever one of us is the skipper ( yes i can and do handle my boat in locks whilst he does the hard work!) usually flips the rope off the bollard or failing that using the rope to pull to the side of the lock step off, flip the rope off and step baack on, pulling boat back to side of course if it has drifted! I just wonder why he doesnt do this whilst Pru is at the gate ready to close it after he has bashed maouvered through! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Fox Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) "Have you ever seen my wife make toast?" (breathes on both sides of hand)(implying she's dragon). We bumped into Mrs Fawlty and Mr Brass this Summer, and I'd like to think we'll grow up to be just like them. "eg 'incredible' actually means 'mildly surprising'." - as 'wicked awesome' means 'not too bad'. "Watching it is something to do during the "evening period" " - you're taking the canal water out of those feminists, aren't you? Edited November 26, 2014 by Emerald Fox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murflynn Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 She looks good for 82. Must be the windlass exercise that keeps her that way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Fox Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 "windlass exercise" - Do you think Tim shouts to her: "Wind, lass!" ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Mike Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 This program is scheduled to air for season 2 tonight a 8pm, if i'm not mistaken! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 You're not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Yep. Channel 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamm Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 I like these pair. Unlike John Sergeant, they get stuck in (he just pretends to navigate the system and doesn't even operate locks himself) and have a true love of the canals. In comparison to Barging around Britain, Great Canal Journeys seems more down to earth, realistic and much more boaty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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