Chris Tarrant Extreme railways

[lil chris]

Has any one been watch this series, I think it is superb. The first two  have been superb programs I am looking forward to tomorrows program. Ch5 9.00pm

[port perran]

Yes we've watched them and enjoyed them.
I find Tarrant annoying but if you ignore him then its a great series.

[Sprintex]

Watched them too and found them interesting

Still no sign of the Phantom Flan-flinger though sadly?


Paul

[Newportnobby]

Yep - I've been enjoying them too

[Bealman]

Sounds good... unfortunately CH 5 here is the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Commission), so we might be waiting a while. Maybe not.

Extreme railways, eh? Not quite like extreme skateboarding or stuff like that, I guess 

[steve836]

Is it a repeat? I seem to remember an extreme railway prog a while ago which had the Indian Konkani route. Have missed the recent ones are they every Friday? If so I could go back and watch.

[Newportnobby]

It's a new series, Steve, and it's on at 9pm tonight Channel 5. If that's too soon, maybe you have Channel 5+1?

[Bealman]

I wonder if they will feature the train from Wollongong to Sydney which I have to get tomorrow. It would fit the 'extreme ' bill.... slow, usually dirty and packed.... often with some of the most unsavoury characters you'd ever want to meet.

[Newportnobby]

I wonder if they will feature the train from Wollongong to Sydney which I have to get tomorrow. It would fit the 'extreme ' bill.... slow, usually dirty and packed.... often with some of the most unsavoury characters you'd ever want to meet.

I think i know what you mean, George. I met one of 'em in Wigan once

[Bealman]

Did anyone ever tell you that you're a very funny man, Mick?   

[D1042 Western Princess]

I had Mr Tarrant as a passenger on one occasion - he wasn't half peeved  because we were delayed by a freight train at Reading and got him home a few minutes late!
I often think of that when seeing the delays he (seems to) gladly suffer while making these programmes!

[steve836]

I had Mr Tarrant as a passenger on one occasion - he wasn't half peeved  because we were delayed by a freight train at Reading and got him home a few minutes late!
I often think of that when seeing the delays he (seems to) gladly suffer while making these programmes!

That's different! I am much less stressed by delays when I'm working, after all I just think " I'm getting paid by the hour so any delay means more pay for the same work!"

[Papyrus]

Last night's episode was very interesting, although I agree with those who find CT annoying. He complains rather too much, but, fair play to him, he got things in perspective when he was talking about the human cost of Stalin's railways.

Chris

[petercharlesfagg]

Last night's episode was very interesting, although I agree with those who find CT annoying. He complains rather too much, but, fair play to him, he got things in perspective when he was talking about the human cost of Stalin's railways.

Chris

I too have enjoyed the programmes, the only thing that bugs me are the "Blue Peter" moments which crop up in so many adult programmes.  Is is absolutely necessary for the presenters to drive the train?  "They're going to let me have a go!" etc. etc.

Peter.

[Newportnobby]

Is is absolutely necessary for the presenters to drive the train?  "They're going to let me have a go!" etc. etc.

Peter.

I think it must be de rigeur, Peter, as Snr Portillo is doing that very thing on the Orient Express tonight