Ray Mears programme

[JonathanD]

So, five weeks between each episode then

 

[Angst]

well said hagrid....theres only one type i hate more than bear grylls and thats footballers.....

ok i exaggerate.....but they come in directly behind bear.

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[rancid badger]

To broadcast one episode at the beginning of September, then leave a month till the second episode is utterly ridiculous. They should at least repeat the first programme before the second airs as it will effect ratings enormously.

Being brutally honest, I doubt that anyone involved with scheduling at ITV could give a toss about the ratings of what to them, is simply "padding" or "filler" for the spaces between the "big earners". ITV, along with most non BBC material, is simply "tabloid TV" . It ( The Mears thing) will almost certainly be classed as some sort of obligatory "educational" content, that ITV are forced to provide, to keep within the terms and conditions of their broadcasting license.

On the subject of "ratings", I wonder what the figures were like for Ray Mears various series on the BBC?

 

[swotty]

Don't forget chaps...... Wilderness Walks 19:30 on ITV tonight

 

[The Cumbrian]

I saw this thread just in time, cheers for that.

 

[Bowlander]

Oh bum, I've just spent an hour watching Liz Bonnin and her pussy.

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[The Cumbrian]

There are worse things.

 

[falcon]

What a superb episode...some great detail of the natural world and a bit of bushcraft thrown in too....it summed up what our trips to the woods and the outdoors are about

 

[oldtimer]

What a superb episode...some great detail of the natural world and a bit of bushcraft thrown in too....it summed up what our trips to the woods and the outdoors are about

And in my backyard too! Pity about 15 minutes of a decent programme material squeezed in to a half hour slot though. (started 5 minutes later than billed, finished 5 minutes earlier than billed, less ad break, less intro recap and coming next time......

SWMBO came in just as he was lighting a fire. She's convinced that a fire lighting sequence is written into his contract. She also cynicall observed that Wytham Woods is handy for the Randolph!

 

[swotty]

And so, last nights episode not on because of the damn football again!!
We're away with no wifi and I didn't know until I tinned the tv on to watch it :-(

 

[swotty]

That should have said turned not tinned!

 

[weekender]

So does anyone know when it's back on again??


Sent from somewhere?

 

[browntrout]

Episode 3 'Snowdonia' is on 7:30 PM on Tuesday 28th October, on ITV1, hope this helps

 

[DocG]

Mr Mears features on "Would I Lie To You?" - currently available on iplayer.

I missed the programmes under discussion - not sure if I can see them north of the wall.

All the best.

 

[swotty]

Don't forget chaps, Wilderness Walks 19:30 tonight on ITV 1 ..... Snowdonia!

 

[MikeLA]

Lets just hope it follows on next week eh!

 

[rik_uk3]

Football is on next week

I enjoyed the episode but the show is just too short and IMHO needs an hour long slot.

 

[Fraxinus]

Football is on next week

I enjoyed the episode but the show is just too short and IMHO needs an hour long slot.

Totally agree with you Richard, too short a time slot and feels a bit hurried. Some of the people Ray meets with are also worth more interaction with, their enthusiasm for the subject at hand is inspiring.

Rob

 

[swotty]

Heads up, episode 4 is on at 19:30 tonight

 

[The Cumbrian]

I've enjoyed the series so far, but as has been said by several people, it really needs an hour slot.

On the plus side, the next episode is in my stamping ground, Borrowdale, which I'm really looking forward to.