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| BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 21/10/2011 at 13:05 #21906 | |
UKTrainMan
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BBC Two to take viewers underground in new observational documentary series Many may notice that they've been ever so original with the naming of this... :huh: Any views and / or opinions expressed by myself are from me personally and do not represent those of any company I either work for or am a consultant for. Log in to reply |
| Re: BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 21/10/2011 at 13:54 #21909 | |
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Joe_T
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Keep us posted on when this is going to be shown as I would like to watch it 
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| Re: BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 21/10/2011 at 16:59 #21914 | |
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delticfan
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ITV did two series some time ago also titled 'The Tube'. It is available on DVD and is an excellent watch. Be interested to see if the BBC can tackle it in a different way.
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| Re: BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 21/10/2011 at 17:40 #21916 | |
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UKTrainMan
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" said:Keep us posted on when this is going to be shown as I would like to watch it :)Will try my best but no guarantees. Still, if anyone missed it then no doubt it will be on iPlayer. " said: ITV did two series some time ago also titled 'The Tube'. It is available on DVD and is an excellent watch. Be interested to see if the BBC can tackle it in a different way.Indeed it was excellent and indeed it will be interesting. Any views and / or opinions expressed by myself are from me personally and do not represent those of any company I either work for or am a consultant for. Log in to reply |
| Re: BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 23/10/2011 at 17:49 #21990 | |
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metcontrol
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I was interviewed/filmed working for the series, and the best information they could give was that it would probably be 6 hour-long episodes to be shown February/March next year - obviously subject to change. During filming we asked what the programme title would be, and were told that "The Tube" was a working title, and not confirmed - owing to issues with confusing it with the original series. Apparently the format will be completely different to the ITV version. Last edited: 23/10/2011 at 17:51 by metcontrol Log in to reply |
| Re: BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 26/10/2011 at 12:39 #22065 | |
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bubblegut
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The Tube was shown on Sky 3 some years ago. Quite interesting how they locked every thing up to run a shuttle from Stanmore.
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| Re: BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 13/02/2012 at 17:53 #29378 | |
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computeringjl
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latest news bbc two next mon at 9pm for first episode Log in to reply The following users said thank you: alan_s, UKTrainMan |
| Re: BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 13/02/2012 at 18:19 #29385 | |
MJD
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Thanks for the heads up.
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| Re: BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 13/02/2012 at 18:53 #29390 | |
nroberts
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According to Sharetv.org (which are usually quite precise about scheduling): BBC2 Episode 1: Feb 20th 9:00 PM (UK time) Episode 2: Feb 27th 9:00 PM (UK time) Any further episodes haven't yet been scheduled (at least as far as Sharetv.org. Regards, Nicholas (From far far away) Last edited: 13/02/2012 at 18:54 by nroberts Log in to reply The following user said thank you: UKTrainMan |
| Re: BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 14/02/2012 at 11:01 #29424 | |
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Poshfc
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Just saw an advert from it, definitely starts on the 20th at 9pm!
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| Re: BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 16/02/2012 at 19:26 #29597 | |
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UKTrainMan
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Thanks guys for keeping this thread updated, been busy myself lately hence not had chance to keep this updated myself. Looking forward to Monday then. Any views and / or opinions expressed by myself are from me personally and do not represent those of any company I either work for or am a consultant for. Log in to reply |
| Re: BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 20/02/2012 at 20:57 #29740 | |
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UKTrainMan
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It starts momentarily on BBC Two. 
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| Re: BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 20/02/2012 at 21:49 #29744 | |
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Signalhunter
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Unfortunately, I was travelling whilst it was on. Hurrah for the BBC iPlayer.
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| Re: BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 21/02/2012 at 09:38 #29752 | |
GeoffM
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Please don't advertise torrents (RE deleted post) - I believe the only valid source is BBC iPlayer, as mentioned above. I realise it's not available for everybody but it doesn't make it right to watch pirated versions.
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| Re: BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 21/02/2012 at 11:06 #29754 | |
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maxand
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Just watched Episode 1 - very entertaining. Forgot about naughty links on this forum, sorry. It probably won't reach downunder for at least six months. Quote: This is a customer announcement. We apologize for the last train being cancelled at short notice. This was due to significant vomit in the carriages. I laughed till it hurt. We don't hear that type of frankness on the Metro in Melbourne. It made me wonder (thinking of Lime Street again) whether an appropriate terminating description for that train might have been BARF. :laugh: (added) How about that marvellous euphemism "passenger action" being added to the long list of causes of delay or cancellation of service? (I don't recall seeing in any of the sims I've played.) I'd guess that stabbing someone on the platform would qualify as passenger action. However, even Melbourne suburban railways can be exciting at times. http://au.news.yahoo.com/vic/latest/a/-/newshome/12971853/vandals-threaten-to-stab-train-driver/ Last edited: 21/02/2012 at 11:19 by maxand Log in to reply |
| Re: BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 21/02/2012 at 11:51 #29755 | |
jc92
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can we also have, wrong type of snow added as a delay reason
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| Re: BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 21/02/2012 at 21:50 #29777 | |
northroad
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" said:Please don't advertise torrents (RE deleted post) - I believe the only valid source is BBC iPlayer, as mentioned above. I realise it's not available for everybody but it doesn't make it right to watch pirated versions. Geoff Whilst I agree with what you are saying it does not have to be a torrent to enable you to see it. There are plenty of VPN's out there who use a UK based server. For a small monthly subscription you can use the watch live television facility available to you boys in the UK and that is not a pirated version. Geoff Log in to reply |
| Re: BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 22/02/2012 at 10:28 #29794 | |
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kbarber
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" said:
PA messages depend an awful lot on the creativity of the operators (be they drivers, station staff or dedicted train announcers). I suspect nowadays everybody is supposed to stick to a script, but you do occasionally get something better late at night when the brass is safely tucked up at home. But there used to be some real characters. One of the best I ever knew was at Liverpool Street (Central Line), and in fact he was the signalman there (the box was in an enlarged cross-passage between the platforms). He had a wonderful deep, resonant voice that needed no amplification to resound through the tube tunnel. And a very nice line in announcements. One of his more typical was, in the peak, "Hurry along please... we are waiting for you... there is another train behind this one and another one behind that and another one behind that..." by which time the doors had closed and the train was getting under way. Probably the best I heard from him was: "Central Line train for Ealing Broadway calling at Bank, St Pauls..." (he went on to list the whole Central Line) "...East Acton, North Acton, West Acton, there's a lot of Actons, all stations..." etc etc. They don't make 'em like that any more 
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| Re: BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 22/02/2012 at 11:35 #29801 | |
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GeoffM
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" said:" said:I believe the quoted material was not a strictly legit copy. I'm aware there are ways around it but here is not the place to discuss such methods!Please don't advertise torrents (RE deleted post) - I believe the only valid source is BBC iPlayer, as mentioned above. I realise it's not available for everybody but it doesn't make it right to watch pirated versions. Incidentally there apparently seems to be a growing voice of expats who actually want to pay the license fee from abroad in order to watch BBC from abroad. Considering the cost of satellite/cable packages both here and abroad, £145 is a drop in the ocean! SimSig Boss Log in to reply |
| Re: BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 22/02/2012 at 11:47 #29802 | |
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Josie
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On the topic of announcements, there's a comprehensive list of delay excuses on the uk.railway FAQ. Some are fairly mundane and scripted. Others include: "A remarkable lack of investment in the infrastructure of the railway system by government," "Portakabin blocking the line," "Some charlie's used an alarm handle as a coat hook" and "Train is delayed due to Madonna." Edit: I've also found a list of much more entertaining ones from the Tube/DLR (going back on topic!) on my computer. I've Googled some of them but wherever I got them from has presumably gone offline, so I've put them on Pastebin. Highlights include: "Train is currently surrounded by 35 sheep; police en route" and "Well, ladies and gentlemen, I can see a light in front of me which I think is probably Bank station, so that's good isn't it? But I personally was hoping for Calais. Perhaps next time, eh?" Last edited: 22/02/2012 at 12:00 by Josie Reason: We apologise for the late arrival of the second paragraph. Log in to reply |
| Re: BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 22/02/2012 at 11:52 #29803 | |
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northroad
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" said:Considering the cost of satellite/cable packages both here and abroad, £145 is a drop in the ocean!145 pounds  Well I do come from Yorkshire. Anyway this is off topic so I will finish by saying who is going to get your 1000th Geoff Log in to reply |
| Re: BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 22/02/2012 at 12:03 #29804 | |
Steamer
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" said:On the topic of announcements, there's a comprehensive list of delay excuses on the uk.railway FAQ. Some are fairly mundane and scripted. Others include: "A remarkable lack of investment in the infrastructure of the railway system by government," "Portakabin blocking the line," "Some charlie's used an alarm handle as a coat hook" and "Train is delayed due to Madonna." They forgot wrong type of food trolley.
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| Re: BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 29/02/2012 at 22:53 #30250 | |
Peter Bennet
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Just seen episode 2 and am curious as to why (as reported) the new S stock is pushed from Derby to London rather than pulled? Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Re: BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 29/02/2012 at 22:55 #30251 | |
headshot119
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" said:Just seen episode 2 and am curious as to why (as reported) the new S stock is pushed from Derby to London rather than pulled?Not just me who thought that then? "Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer Log in to reply |
| Re: BBC Two are going deeper Underground in new docu. 29/02/2012 at 23:03 #30252 | |
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sloppyjag
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In most of the recent pictures I've seen they've been top 'n' tailed by pairs of 20's. So maybe, once the front pair of 20's have come off to allow the new stock to be shunted into the depot, the researcher has just assumed the train has been shoved all the way from Derby?
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