O/T Wild Isles - Sir David Attenborough

[CAMiller]

Great narrators are far and few between, the yanks have Morgan Freeman who I think has a great voice. Meanwhile we have Sir David and our female version is Joanna Lumley, jeez her voice just oozes pleasantness, one of the best I've ever heard from a woman.

Who are your favourite narrators?

Throwing back to childhood, Brian Cant (Camberwick Green, Trumpton, Chigley), Eric Thompson (Magic Roundabout), Ray Brooks (Mr. Benn) and a bit later Ringo (Thomas and Friends).

[Brin]

Throwing back to childhood, Brian Cant (Camberwick Green, Trumpton, Chigley), Eric Thompson (Magic Roundabout), Ray Brooks (Mr. Benn) and a bit later Ringo (Thomas and Friends).

....I said great narrators.

[Brin]

Used to play golf with the porcelain expert on there. He was much better at valuing antiques than he was at golf

Sadly he passed away last year. Great character.

https://www.antiquestradegazette.com...her-1940-2022/

Heh CAM, this guy sounds familiar..''Not one to apologise, he could be rude, frustrating, embarrassing, infuriating and not ‘everyone’s cup-of-tea’,

[Brin]

mygiddypant has posted this on another thread but I thought it relevant to copy and paste it on this one.

The first episode of David Attenborough's new series aired on Beeb 1 tonight. Six episodes were filmed, but only 5 will be broadcast.

A sixth episode has also been filmed, which is understood to be a stark look at the losses of nature in the UK and what has caused the declines. It is also understood to include some examples of rewilding, a concept that has been controversial in some rightwing circles.


The documentary series was part-funded by nature charities the WWF and RSPB, but the final episode will not be broadcast along with the others and will instead be available only on the BBC’s iPlayer service. All six episodes were narrated by Attenborough, and made by the production company Silverback Films, which was responsible for previous series including Our Planet.

Senior sources at the BBC told the Guardian that the decision not to show the sixth episode was made to fend off potential critique from the political right. This week the Telegraph newspaper attacked the BBC for creating the series and for taking funding from “two charities previously criticised for their political lobbying” – the WWF and RSPB.

The Tory top echelons of Beeb management have kacked in their collective pants at the thought of upsetting their Tory masters.


This is so maddening!

[Brin]

Another great episode. I always find murmurations fascinating with the shapes they form while in flight.

Our Isles our planet are so delicate yet we abuse and decimate them in all manners. One day when man/woman are no longer here this planet will be a safer place to be for all the wildlife and plant growth.

[Grist_To_The_Mill]

mygiddypant has posted this on another thread but I thought it relevant to copy and paste it on this one.

The first episode of David Attenborough's new series aired on Beeb 1 tonight. Six episodes were filmed, but only 5 will be broadcast.

A sixth episode has also been filmed, which is understood to be a stark look at the losses of nature in the UK and what has caused the declines. It is also understood to include some examples of rewilding, a concept that has been controversial in some rightwing circles.


The documentary series was part-funded by nature charities the WWF and RSPB, but the final episode will not be broadcast along with the others and will instead be available only on the BBC’s iPlayer service. All six episodes were narrated by Attenborough, and made by the production company Silverback Films, which was responsible for previous series including Our Planet.

Senior sources at the BBC told the Guardian that the decision not to show the sixth episode was made to fend off potential critique from the political right. This week the Telegraph newspaper attacked the BBC for creating the series and for taking funding from “two charities previously criticised for their political lobbying” – the WWF and RSPB.

The Tory top echelons of Beeb management have kacked in their collective pants at the thought of upsetting their Tory masters.


This is so maddening!

Yes on the surface it does look maddening but there are always two ways to tell the same story

Silverback Films were commissioned to do the Wild Isles films by the BBC, there was only 5 planned for the series, which they completed as instructed and on time.

Later WWF and RSPB funded the same company to do a more critical look at environmental concerns. Because it was done by the same production company and by default with Attenborough as narrator it looks as though their program is number 6 but in reality it isn’t. That’s why the BBC want to split it away and to broadcast it separately.

[howdydoo]

....I said great narrators.

Judi Dench

[millertop]

Yes on the surface it does look maddening but there are always two ways to tell the same story

Silverback Films were commissioned to do the Wild Isles films by the BBC, there was only 5 planned for the series, which they completed as instructed and on time.

Later WWF and RSPB funded the same company to do a more critical look at environmental concerns. Because it was done by the same production company and by default with Attenborough as narrator it looks as though their program is number 6 but in reality it isn’t. That’s why the BBC want to split it away and to broadcast it separately.

There’s always two sides to a story but only one gets listened to, guaranteed none will believe you

[howdydoo]

mygiddypant has posted this on another thread but I thought it relevant to copy and paste it on this one.

The first episode of David Attenborough's new series aired on Beeb 1 tonight. Six episodes were filmed, but only 5 will be broadcast.

A sixth episode has also been filmed, which is understood to be a stark look at the losses of nature in the UK and what has caused the declines. It is also understood to include some examples of rewilding, a concept that has been controversial in some rightwing circles.


The documentary series was part-funded by nature charities the WWF and RSPB, but the final episode will not be broadcast along with the others and will instead be available only on the BBC’s iPlayer service. All six episodes were narrated by Attenborough, and made by the production company Silverback Films, which was responsible for previous series including Our Planet.

Senior sources at the BBC told the Guardian that the decision not to show the sixth episode was made to fend off potential critique from the political right. This week the Telegraph newspaper attacked the BBC for creating the series and for taking funding from “two charities previously criticised for their political lobbying” – the WWF and RSPB.

The Tory top echelons of Beeb management have kacked in their collective pants at the thought of upsetting their Tory masters.


This is so maddening!

Tosh

[wrinkly]

Throwing back to childhood, Brian Cant (Camberwick Green, Trumpton, Chigley), Eric Thompson (Magic Roundabout), Ray Brooks (Mr. Benn) and a bit later Ringo (Thomas and Friends).

Oliver Postgate. Noggin the Nog, Clangers and others