Fair point
One that a number of people here would agree with
I'm sure.
I don't
think I'd have heard of bushcraft without Ray Mears though
and it seems to be a very interesting topic. For me, it's a pleasant
diversion (I am an 'armchair bushcrafter') and I like finding out how
things could be done without necessarily wanting to do everything
myself. Plus it's great television! Similarly, Howard Goodall's recent
television programme on 'How music works' was wonderful and
I really liked hearing his explanations of how some of the music
that I like has been put together, although it didn't make me want
to start learning an instrument.
I suppose it depends on your perspective though. Probably if you're
already familiar with the concept then watching it on the telly could
be a bit redundant... bound to be something novel though?
My background is science and science communication and I enjoy
watching, listening to, hearing, talking with etc. anyone who can
talk knowledgeably - and passionately - on a topic about which I
know little. Especially if there's a wee bit of science in there!
Right I am rambling a bit...