BBC does it again ! Brilliant !

[Robbi]

check out this trailer, fantastic

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=2HiUMlOz4UQ&vq=large

 

[JonathanD]

Everyone moans about the licence fee. But the BBC makes epic programmes. I wish RM hadn't defected to ITV. ITV is mainstream and is afraid to step over the line and put every penny up on the screen. The BBC does this very very well.

 

[Biker]

Anyone else get a dash of vertigo at 1:38? I actually gripped the edges of the desk at that moment.

Looks like a great series too. Thanks for the heads up. Seem to recall a lot of those scenes from the previous series though, or is this a repeat?

 

[Kepis]

Hasnt that been on before, or at least something very like it, i seem to remember the bridge made from living vines?, superb programming for sure though.

 

[JonathanD]

Some scenes do look familiar.

 

[Ed]

It's a repeat from 2011 I think. Actually I think this is the trailer for the 2011 programme.

Ed

 

[abominable_scouse_monster]

I like the trailer but I don't like the way the BBC seems to portray African and south american tribes on TV, they come across as patronising towards said tribe and towards the viewer. But the images are truly outstanding.

 

[Wayland]

Yep, same series.

Great stuff though.

 

[Shewie]

What were the guys with the baskets up to, I must have missed that one?

I take it they were after fish?

 

[abominable_scouse_monster]

What were the guys with the baskets up to, I must have missed that one?

I take it they were after fish?

The ones on the edge of the water fall? They seemed to be pulling on a rope / cord, so it could be fishing or perhaps using the ultimate power wash for loin cloths.

 

[rik_uk3]

Most of the series is on youtube, its a stunning production.

 

[JonathanD]

I like the trailer but I don't like the way the BBC seems to portray African and south american tribes on TV, they come across as patronising towards said tribe and towards the viewer. But the images are truly outstanding.

Obviously from someone who is educted in these matters, an overview is bound to seem patronising. Remember this programme is supposed to appeal to the masses and draw those in who are not inclined to be interested in this type of thing. It's education. But visually great education which can change opinion. That's good.

 

[abominable_scouse_monster]

Obviously from someone who is educted in these matters, an overview is bound to seem patronising. Remember this programme is supposed to appeal to the masses and draw those in who are not inclined to be interested in this type of thing. It's education. But visually great education which can change opinion. That's good.

I wasn't claiming I was a expert just my opinion of BBC shows of that ilk, and I am well aware that they have to have a mass market audience but the presenters / voice over always seems to come across patronising that's what puts me off. Its the style of production that irks me.

 

[JonathanD]

I know what you mean. I call it the Blue Peter style of presenting. Countryfile is rife with it. But then, some of them are actually ex BP presenters

 

[Dannytsg]

This looks to me to be a great program. I havent watched it yet but i'll keep an eye out for it.

 

[sandbender]

Fantastic footage. Does anyone know where the falls at 1:18 are?

If you enjoyed the above you will probably appreciate this.

[video=youtube;P0xVp3N-M84]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0xVp3N-M84[/video]

 

[abominable_scouse_monster]

The music in the Samsara one reminded me of some of the music from Battlestar Galactica, particularly from the Temple of Five / The Temple of Hopes