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Spiderman Horsham 25 Mar 20 10.14am
Originally posted by eagleman13 Dont forget, Above Us The Waves, The Cruel Sea, The Longest Day, Bridge To Far. It seems to me the 'Brits' really knew how to make a damm good war film & not distort the truth, unlike our cousins across the pond. Not sure about your last paragraph. My parents were friendly with a chap who fought at Arnhem, he was only one of two survivors of his company. He was captured and then shot in the hand. He spoke very highly of the medical treatment he received from the Germans but would never watch the Longest Day as he believed that the portrayal of the US troops was far from reality, he really didn’t rate them at all. Told stories of US prisoners giving Red Cross food parcels to guards in exchange for better treatment. This chaps photo appeared in the book, as he was preparing to parachute. Overall I agree with the assessments of the films, I do like a good “oldie” war film

Spiderman

Horsham 25 Mar 20 10.14am

Originally posted by eagleman13

Dont forget, Above Us The Waves, The Cruel Sea, The Longest Day, Bridge To Far.

It seems to me the 'Brits' really knew how to make a damm good war film & not distort the truth, unlike our cousins across the pond.

Not sure about your last paragraph. My parents were friendly with a chap who fought at Arnhem, he was only one of two survivors of his company. He was captured and then shot in the hand. He spoke very highly of the medical treatment he received from the Germans but would never watch the Longest Day as he believed that the portrayal of the US troops was far from reality, he really didn’t rate them at all. Told stories of US prisoners giving Red Cross food parcels to guards in exchange for better treatment.
This chaps photo appeared in the book, as he was preparing to parachute.
Overall I agree with the assessments of the films, I do like a good “oldie” war film

eagleman13 On The Road To Hell & Alicante 25 Mar 20 10.15am
Originally posted by Teddy Eagle A bit of trivia. Richard Todd played the part of a Colonel Howard in The Longest Day. In real life he was a paratrooper who took part in the assault on Pegasus Bridge to relieve Colonel Howard’s men so someone else was cast in the part of “Richard Todd” . WOW . . That is one hell of a piece of trivia. Right, mind made up, thats my lockdown film for this afternoon & Wisbech Eagle, i will be looking out for that. This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.

eagleman13

On The Road To Hell & Alicante 25 Mar 20 10.15am

Originally posted by Teddy Eagle

A bit of trivia. Richard Todd played the part of a Colonel Howard in The Longest Day. In real life he was a paratrooper who took part in the assault on Pegasus Bridge to relieve Colonel Howard’s men so someone else was cast in the part of “Richard Todd” .

WOW . .
That is one hell of a piece of trivia. Right, mind made up, thats my lockdown film for this afternoon & Wisbech Eagle, i will be looking out for that.

This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.

Midlands Eagle 25 Mar 20 10.42am
Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle How do people feel the BBC is doing in this crisis? Are you all just as cynical as ever? I think it is showing just how valuable a national asset it is. Keeping us informed without spin, calmly and objectively. I find it amusing that in the major news bulletins they show the Prime Minister / Health Secretary taking questions from Laura Kuenssberg but not from Robert Peston or the Sky reporter whether hers is the most relevant question or not

Midlands Eagle

25 Mar 20 10.42am

Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle

How do people feel the BBC is doing in this crisis?

Are you all just as cynical as ever?

I think it is showing just how valuable a national asset it is. Keeping us informed without spin, calmly and objectively.

I find it amusing that in the major news bulletins they show the Prime Minister / Health Secretary taking questions from Laura Kuenssberg but not from Robert Peston or the Sky reporter whether hers is the most relevant question or not

davenotamonkey 25 Mar 20 10.56am
Originally posted by Midlands Eagle I find it amusing that in the major news bulletins they show the Prime Minister / Health Secretary taking questions from Laura Kuenssberg but not from Robert Peston or the Sky reporter whether hers is the most relevant question or not Probably because showboating Peston would take the entire Q&A session up with a long-winded pointless "question" that is actually really a statement of his agenda, and then say "sorry, we're out of time". Insufferable prick. ...and yet, despite that, I did hear him ask a question on one of the daily pressers. It put me to sleep.

davenotamonkey

25 Mar 20 10.56am

Originally posted by Midlands Eagle

Probably because showboating Peston would take the entire Q&A session up with a long-winded pointless "question" that is actually really a statement of his agenda, and then say "sorry, we're out of time". Insufferable prick.

...and yet, despite that, I did hear him ask a question on one of the daily pressers. It put me to sleep.

Cucking Funt Clapham on the Back 25 Mar 20 10.58am
Originally posted by Teddy Eagle A bit of trivia. Richard Todd played the part of a Colonel Howard in The Longest Day. In real life he was a paratrooper who took part in the assault on Pegasus Bridge to relieve Colonel Howard’s men so someone else was cast in the part of “Richard Todd” . "Hold until relieved" Wife beating may be socially acceptable in Sheffield, but it is a different matter in Cheltenham

Cucking Funt

Clapham on the Back 25 Mar 20 10.58am

Originally posted by Teddy Eagle

"Hold until relieved"

Wife beating may be socially acceptable in Sheffield, but it is a different matter in Cheltenham

Teddy Eagle 25 Mar 20 11.02am
Originally posted by Cucking Funt "Hold until relieved" Back to the Izal thread.

Teddy Eagle

25 Mar 20 11.02am

Originally posted by Cucking Funt

"Hold until relieved"

Back to the Izal thread.

ASCPFC Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 25 Mar 20 12.02pm
Originally posted by cryrst Tbh I do like all quiet on the western front but the other side are the stars. The one with john boy in it. Also saving private Ryan. Dont know if suitable but the patriot and braveheart. Braveheart is terrible but great fun. From what you have said - 'All Quiet on the Western Front' is brilliant. They remastered the original recently, you might be able to find that. So ahead of its time - made in inter-war Germany. No Ernest Borgnine. You must know Kubrick's early 'Paths of Glory' with Kirk Douglas. If you don't,drop everything and watch it now. Or watch it sometime in the next couple of weeks, months or whatever. Red and Blue Army!

ASCPFC

Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 25 Mar 20 12.02pm

Originally posted by cryrst

Tbh I do like all quiet on the western front but the other side are the stars.
The one with john boy in it.
Also saving private Ryan.
Dont know if suitable but the patriot and braveheart.

Braveheart is terrible but great fun. From what you have said - 'All Quiet on the Western Front' is brilliant. They remastered the original recently, you might be able to find that. So ahead of its time - made in inter-war Germany. No Ernest Borgnine.
You must know Kubrick's early 'Paths of Glory' with Kirk Douglas. If you don't,drop everything and watch it now. Or watch it sometime in the next couple of weeks, months or whatever.

Red and Blue Army!

eagleman13 On The Road To Hell & Alicante 25 Mar 20 1.02pm
Originally posted by ASCPFC Braveheart is terrible but great fun. From what you have said - 'All Quiet on the Western Front' is brilliant. They remastered the original recently, you might be able to find that. So ahead of its time - made in inter-war Germany. No Ernest Borgnine. You must know Kubrick's early 'Paths of Glory' with Kirk Douglas. If you don't,drop everything and watch it now. Or watch it sometime in the next couple of weeks, months or whatever. ^^^ The Bit In Red ^^^ I completely forgot about this film, i will now go & find it from somewhere. The 'futility of war' springs to mind. This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.

eagleman13

On The Road To Hell & Alicante 25 Mar 20 1.02pm

Originally posted by ASCPFC

^^^ The Bit In Red ^^^

I completely forgot about this film, i will now go & find it from somewhere. The 'futility of war' springs to mind.

This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.

ASCPFC Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 25 Mar 20 6.34pm
In Portillo's Edwardian railway journey, the whole world is reassuringly middle England (on now). Even when he's in Wales. No pandemic here. Red and Blue Army!

ASCPFC

Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 25 Mar 20 6.34pm

In Portillo's Edwardian railway journey, the whole world is reassuringly middle England (on now). Even when he's in Wales. No pandemic here.

Red and Blue Army!

cryrst The garden of England 25 Mar 20 6.57pm
Originally posted by ASCPFC Braveheart is terrible but great fun. From what you have said - 'All Quiet on the Western Front' is brilliant. They remastered the original recently, you might be able to find that. So ahead of its time - made in inter-war Germany. No Ernest Borgnine. You must know Kubrick's early 'Paths of Glory' with Kirk Douglas. If you don't,drop everything and watch it now. Or watch it sometime in the next couple of weeks, months or whatever. Typical though at the end It's always a bird that takes everything you've got

cryrst

The garden of England 25 Mar 20 6.57pm

Originally posted by ASCPFC

Typical though at the end
It's always a bird that takes everything you've got

.TUX. 25 Mar 20 7.27pm
Originally posted by ASCPFC In Portillo's Edwardian railway journey, the whole world is reassuringly middle England (on now). Even when he's in Wales. No pandemic here. Do you play 'Guess the colour of his trousers' or is it just us? Buy Litecoin.

.TUX.

25 Mar 20 7.27pm

Originally posted by ASCPFC

In Portillo's Edwardian railway journey, the whole world is reassuringly middle England (on now). Even when he's in Wales. No pandemic here.

Do you play 'Guess the colour of his trousers' or is it just us?

Buy Litecoin.

ASCPFC Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 25 Mar 20 7.39pm
Originally posted by .TUX. Do you play 'Guess the colour of his trousers' or is it just us? He always wears such colourful attire. No idea why. Red and Blue Army!

ASCPFC

Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 25 Mar 20 7.39pm

Originally posted by .TUX.

Do you play 'Guess the colour of his trousers' or is it just us?

He always wears such colourful attire. No idea why.

Red and Blue Army!

.TUX. 25 Mar 20 8.28pm
Originally posted by ASCPFC He always wears such colourful attire. No idea why. Ditto. Makes for gripping viewing though from 6.30pm-6.31pm Buy Litecoin.

.TUX.

25 Mar 20 8.28pm

Originally posted by ASCPFC

He always wears such colourful attire. No idea why.

Ditto.
Makes for gripping viewing though from 6.30pm-6.31pm

Buy Litecoin.

ASCPFC Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 27 Mar 20 11.33am
Jezza was right all along. Another balanced BBC article. [Link] Red and Blue Army!

ASCPFC

Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 27 Mar 20 11.33am

Jezza was right all along. Another balanced BBC article.

[Link]

Red and Blue Army!

Midlands Eagle 27 Mar 20 12.49pm
Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle How do people feel the BBC is doing in this crisis? Are you all just as cynical as ever? I think it is showing just how valuable a national asset it is. Keeping us informed without spin, calmly and objectively. I don't see them as any better at disseminating news than Sky. I switched on the news at midday and the first and main item was that the Prime Minister had tested positive and claimed to be exhibiting mild symptoms but thanks to the marvels of modern technology would continue to be in touch with all of his colleagues whilst in self isolation. The PM had made a short video explaining the whats, whys and wherefores. All of this took us up to 12:20 whereupon the news reader asked Laura Kuenssberg to explain how the news of the PMs diagnosis was broken to her and after that Boris's official biographer came on the phone to add absolutely nothing because she didn't have access to his medical records. At 12:40 I started to lose the will to live so switched off

Midlands Eagle

27 Mar 20 12.49pm

Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle

How do people feel the BBC is doing in this crisis?

Are you all just as cynical as ever?

I think it is showing just how valuable a national asset it is. Keeping us informed without spin, calmly and objectively.

I don't see them as any better at disseminating news than Sky.

I switched on the news at midday and the first and main item was that the Prime Minister had tested positive and claimed to be exhibiting mild symptoms but thanks to the marvels of modern technology would continue to be in touch with all of his colleagues whilst in self isolation.

The PM had made a short video explaining the whats, whys and wherefores.

All of this took us up to 12:20 whereupon the news reader asked Laura Kuenssberg to explain how the news of the PMs diagnosis was broken to her and after that Boris's official biographer came on the phone to add absolutely nothing because she didn't have access to his medical records.

At 12:40 I started to lose the will to live so switched off

cryrst The garden of England 27 Mar 20 4.55pm
His opinion is as valuable as nothing. I do hope he isnt angling to extend the vote date for a new leader. Wouldn't surprise me ,even more now half the cabinet might have C19. Might feel he can form a party while the conservatives are on their arse. Low life t*** sitting on 7 million quid. Havent seen his donation yet,must have missed it.

cryrst

The garden of England 27 Mar 20 4.55pm

His opinion is as valuable as nothing.
I do hope he isnt angling to extend the vote date for a new leader. Wouldn't surprise me ,even more now half the cabinet might have C19.
Might feel he can form a party while the conservatives are on their arse.
Low life t*** sitting on 7 million quid. Havent seen his donation yet,must have missed it.

Badger11 Beckenham 27 Mar 20 6.01pm
Originally posted by Midlands Eagle I don't see them as any better at disseminating news than Sky. I switched on the news at midday and the first and main item was that the Prime Minister had tested positive and claimed to be exhibiting mild symptoms but thanks to the marvels of modern technology would continue to be in touch with all of his colleagues whilst in self isolation. The PM had made a short video explaining the whats, whys and wherefores. All of this took us up to 12:20 whereupon the news reader asked Laura Kuenssberg to explain how the news of the PMs diagnosis was broken to her and after that Boris's official biographer came on the phone to add absolutely nothing because she didn't have access to his medical records. At 12:40 I started to lose the will to live so switched off I haven't watched the news in many a year. A quick glance at some of the websites is enough. It's not just the BBC but all the channels that have extensive news coverage are the same rinse and repeat every 15 minutes. One more point

Badger11

Beckenham 27 Mar 20 6.01pm

Originally posted by Midlands Eagle

I don't see them as any better at disseminating news than Sky.

The PM had made a short video explaining the whats, whys and wherefores.

At 12:40 I started to lose the will to live so switched off

I haven't watched the news in many a year. A quick glance at some of the websites is enough. It's not just the BBC but all the channels that have extensive news coverage are the same rinse and repeat every 15 minutes.

One more point

Midlands Eagle 29 Mar 20 7.21am
A couple of months ago the major news item almost every day was yet another young person being stabbed to death but this has now totally disappeared from the news. Have the gangs taken up social distancing and staying at home or have the BBC just moved on to something else as a daily stabbing will pale into insignificance compared with hundreds of people dying of a virus daily.

Midlands Eagle

29 Mar 20 7.21am

A couple of months ago the major news item almost every day was yet another young person being stabbed to death but this has now totally disappeared from the news.

Have the gangs taken up social distancing and staying at home or have the BBC just moved on to something else as a daily stabbing will pale into insignificance compared with hundreds of people dying of a virus daily.

Badger11 Beckenham 04 Apr 20 7.15am
BBC unveils plans for home education [Link] Pre the virus this is something I have repeatedly pointed out that the BBC has been failing to do. Part of it's charter responsibility is education something it has shamefully neglected over the last few decades. Well if they want taxpayers money they need to do this on a regular basis with a dedicated channel e.g. BBC ED. So thumbs up for doing it now but I want to see long term plans. One more point

Badger11

Beckenham 04 Apr 20 7.15am

BBC unveils plans for home education

[Link]

Pre the virus this is something I have repeatedly pointed out that the BBC has been failing to do. Part of it's charter responsibility is education something it has shamefully neglected over the last few decades.

Well if they want taxpayers money they need to do this on a regular basis with a dedicated channel e.g. BBC ED.

So thumbs up for doing it now but I want to see long term plans.

One more point

Harborough Eagle Market Harborough, Leicestershire 04 Apr 20 12.05pm
could be argued that there is a duplication of effort here..Schools already have online learning during the corona crisis and has been ramped up. (I have a family member ringing the kids weekly to see if they are getting on with it..) Kids are set lessons and home learning...now they are supposed to do this as well? Red and Blue though and through (more than 50 years)

Harborough Eagle

Market Harborough, Leicestershire 04 Apr 20 12.05pm

could be argued that there is a duplication of effort here..Schools already have online learning during the corona crisis and has been ramped up. (I have a family member ringing the kids weekly to see if they are getting on with it..) Kids are set lessons and home learning...now they are supposed to do this as well?

Red and Blue though and through (more than 50 years)

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