The Island With Bear Grylls

[The_Taffinch]

It's the copper that gets on my goat, the only thing he's done so far is use his gob to lecture and pontificate and even a lot of what he says is hypocritical!

He'd be dessert.

Off topic slightly, but does anyone recall a survival show from probably the 90's which aired on BBC2 where they took a team of ordinary joe's into a different survival situation each episode? I dimly recall one episode where they were effectively washed off a Spanish mountain by torrential rain, and another where the caught a shark by leaving a huge baited hook and chain on the beach over night and when the tide retreated there was a sizeable beast attached?

 

[Goatboy]

I'm not bothered to be honest, they're still ordinary blokes trying to fend for themselves and lets face it nobody was going to be allowed to die of the dehydration.

'Survive That' is equally as contrived, it cannot be avoided.

If anyone wants to see gladiators fight to their death, you've missed it fellas ...

You haven't been in Glasgow city centre on a Saturday night have you?

 

[Goatboy]

He'd be dessert.

Off topic slightly, but does anyone recall a survival show from probably the 90's which aired on BBC2 where they took a team of ordinary joe's into a different survival situation each episode? I dimly recall one episode where they were effectively washed off a Spanish mountain by torrential rain, and another where the caught a shark by leaving a huge baited hook and chain on the beach over night and when the tide retreated there was a sizeable beast attached?

Was it "Now Get Out Of That!" by any chance? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0951013/

 

[The_Taffinch]

Was it "Now Get Out Of That!" by any chance? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0951013/

Ooo...possibly. But this seems earlier and a little less pure-survival based than what I dimly recall. Maybe I am mis-remembering.

 

[MikeLA]

He'd be dessert.

Off topic slightly, but does anyone recall a survival show from probably the 90's which aired on BBC2 where they took a team of ordinary joe's into a different survival situation each episode? I dimly recall one episode where they were effectively washed off a Spanish mountain by torrential rain, and another where the caught a shark by leaving a huge baited hook and chain on the beach over night and when the tide retreated there was a sizeable beast attached?

Was that the one on Channel 4 with Hugh McManners

 

[copper_head]

Was that the one on Channel 4 with Hugh McManners

I have a Hugh McManners book (The Commando Survival Manual) from when I was a boy. Never realised he had a TV show. I'll have have a look.

 

[The_Taffinch]

Was that the one on Channel 4 with Hugh McManners

Hmm...could be. Looking at the Wiki entry for 'Bare Necessities' it sounds more like it...although it still doesn't quite match up with my vague recollection. That said, it was broadcast in the early '000's which was about the same time I was 'enjoying' myself quite heavily so my memory of that time could be a little haze

 

[Reece]

So much for the Cameramen taking a backseat, Kiff and Rupert spent half the show in front of the camera, I think perhaps Rupert has secret orders to try and liven things up a bit, perhaps drive a wedge in the cracks here and there, time will tell.

I agree they both seemed to be getting at Ryan on the camera more than any of the other members. I think Rupert is trying to create some unnecessary drama, I liked how Matt handled himself when they found Ryan.

Tony has to go, he is the most useless member and is trying to create himself useless jobs and titles to get out of doing any real work. Wound me up when he suggested he put himself in charge of Ryan. I would have liked to see him "Physically restrain him" lol.

I'm hoping that the doctor steps up as leader he seems the most level headed.

Reece

 

[tom.moran]

id completely ignore that old copper if i was there, what a cock

 

[crowded-solitude]

You haven't been in Glasgow city centre on a Saturday night have you?

That's part of Glasgow's charm.

 

[The Survivor]

Anyone know what make their shoulder bags are? They look a bit like plce pouches?

 

[redandshane]

id completely ignore that old copper if i was there, what a cock

I would have ate him ages ago.......stage that then !!

 

[hog]

Anyone know what make their shoulder bags are? They look a bit like plce pouches?

Sound recording items stored within.....if I am correct. Not sure what make.
I misread your post and thought you were wondering what they were for.

 

[firecrest]

I hereby apologize on behalf of the people of stockport Pull it together Ryan!

 

[petrochemicals]

I'm sorry but on an island of a couple of hectares Ryan couldn't find the beach and walk along the shore, and the others had to spend all day looking for him ? He may be injured or he may not, maybe he wanted to be alone.

He's a dramatical plant and thats all there is to it !

Not only arranged stuff but complete deceptions.

 

[21st century pict]

I . I think Rupert is trying to create some unnecessary drama,

Hi Reece
Drama all right , I just Googled Ruprt Smith and RS Director popped up straight away the dude can't help himself.
Sorry Bear, but A, it's predictable B, it's predicted C,it's, well you all know where I'm going.

 

[atlatlman]

I'm sorry but on an island of a couple of hectares Ryan couldn't find the beach and walk along the shore, and the others had to spend all day looking for him ? He may be injured or he may not, maybe he wanted to be alone.

He's a dramatical plant and thats all there is to it !

Not only arranged stuff but complete deceptions.

Or he's just a big wuss.

 

[tom.moran]

just watching mondays episode......... clockwise haggis lmao!!!

 

[MikeLA]

Now they are finished I enjoyed the programme. The final one revealled more of how they made things.

 

[Rich D]

Looks like they're recruiting for the next one....we could do with a BUK plant - who just happens to be a natural at bow drilling, making shelter and foraging. (or even better the Tom Brown devotee from fear of the dark thread could go on - with the stolen beers)