Landships II

James H · Legend

The Great War in Colour - New TV Series

Mark Hansen · Legend

James H wrote:

...It's 7pm, BBC2 (sorry if you can't receive BBC2 where you are, but it might come out on DVD)

I hope it does come out on DVD. We may get it on the ABC here but who knows when.

James H · Legend

That's obviously January 28th, not 26th. Even sorrier.

photoart · Corporal

Hi, it may be possible to watch online via a free service (up to 7 days from transmission) . I'm not sure if the BBC limit access only to the uk.

The link to the iPlayer site is below

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/

and the 1st episode (expires today)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/page/item/b008vkx1.shtml?q=first+world+war&start=1&scope=iplayersearch&go=Find+Programmes&version_pid=b008vksj

Mark Hansen · Legend

photoart wrote:

Hi, it may be possible to watch online via a free service (up to 7 days from transmission) . I'm not sure if the BBC limit access only to the uk...

Unfortunately it is restricted to the UK only. Just tried it and got the "Sorry, you're not from here" message. Apparently they're working on an international version (but I'm not holding my breath.)

P.S.: Thanks anyway for the advice. At least you guys in the UK can see it or see it again.

-- Edited by Mark Hansen at 21:34, 2008-01-27

Roger Todd · Legend

Ta for the heads up James! I too thought it was a repeat of that other series and missed the first ten minutes. Fascinating stuff.

BTW, I don't recommend using the BBC iplayer - it takes over your computer, slows it down to a crawl and is generally a pain in the arse. I uninstalled it as soon as I was able to (after having to re-boot twice!).

James H · Legend

Roger Todd wrote:
BTW, I don't recommend using the BBC iplayer

Same here. Caused all sorts of shenanigans. Managed to get 1/2 way through it eventually. Example enclosed.

And (off topic) could someone please put me out of my misery? What is the name of that contraption that appears on the BBC2 idents - the revolving drum with slits in it and�pictures on the inside that gives the impression of a moving image?�Whole family�banging�heads on wall trying to remember.

Roger Todd · Legend

James H wrote:
And (off topic) could someone please put me out of my misery? What is the name of that contraption that appears on the BBC2 idents - the revolving drum with slits in it and�pictures on the inside that gives the impression of a moving image?

It's a zoetrope. Made one as a sprog, along with various other gadgets.

Mark Hansen · Legend

Roger Todd wrote:

Ta for the heads up James! I too thought it was a repeat of that other series and missed the first ten minutes. Fascinating stuff.

BTW, I don't recommend using the BBC iplayer - it takes over your computer, slows it down to a crawl and is generally a pain in the arse. I uninstalled it as soon as I was able to (after having to re-boot twice!).

Thanks for the warning - just as well that I'm not�in the UK!

James H · Legend

Roger Todd wrote:

It's a zoetrope.

That's the rascal. For this relief, much thanks, Horatio.

Mario Wens · Lieutenant

iPlayer was limited to UK viewers when it was launched, and as far as I know this hasn't changed.

Both episodes are from the series "the wonderfull world of Albert Kahn". The first four form �The Edwardians in colour�, parts five and six form �The Great War in colour�and the last four are said to be about the twenties, though I haven't yet been able to find any detailed information on those.

I have recorded all parts and could provide DVD copies if needed smile

Mario

-- Edited by Mario Wens at 18:12, 2008-01-28

-- Edited by Mario Wens at 18:13, 2008-01-28

-- Edited by Mario Wens at 18:13, 2008-01-28

Roger Todd · Legend

Mario Wens wrote:
iPlayer was limited to UK viewers when it was launched, and as far as I know this hasn't changed.

I have recorded all parts and could provide DVD copies if needed

You're well shot of iPlayer, IMHO, it's an abomination...

Generous offer! You may be deluged with requests... wink

...but not from me, as I downloaded a very good recording from a torrent. biggrin

Here are a few colour photos of weapons, to whet people's appetites (I've�only posted ones�that are not to my knowledge�otherwise available online)...

Note the railway gun CYCLONE, in the last two photos, which has taken camouflage to extremes by having an actual landscape painted on the side!

-- Edited by Roger Todd at 02:54, 2008-01-31

James H · Legend

Merciful heavens! Is that Schneider gen? I have NEVER seen that before. No idea it existed. What a beauty. Good painting guide.

Are there any more colour pics of AFVs?

Roger Todd · Legend

James H wrote:
Are there any more colour pics of AFVs?

Sadly no. When I watched it last week (having missed the first ten minutes, which is why I didn't bother recording it) I was gutted when the shattered tank appeared, and then the guns. But, as I say, I managed to download a good recording. The next episode I missed (but am currently downloading), but as it was billed as concentrating on the civilians' war, I doubt you'll have much luck there.