Comments for Great British Railway Journeys http://www.greatbritishrailwayjourneys.com Independent fansite for BBC Two's series of epic journeys across the length and breadth of the country to see how the railways changed us Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:47:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on Great British Railway Journeys Series 2 on the way: confirmed by BigYellowBird http://www.greatbritishrailwayjourneys.com/2010/02/01/great-british-railway-journeys-series-2-on-the-way-confirmed/comment-page-1/#comment-127 BigYellowBird Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:47:05 +0000 http://www.greatbritishrailwayjourneys.com/?p=63#comment-127 I see that a book is coming out on 6 January 2011. No sign of a DVD of the first series yet though. Shame as first series showing on BBC is very infrequent now. Epsisode 8 shown yesterday (4 July 2010) but no sign of episode 9 in the schedule. I see that a book is coming out on 6 January 2011. No sign of a DVD of the first series yet though. Shame as first series showing on BBC is very infrequent now. Epsisode 8 shown yesterday (4 July 2010) but no sign of episode 9 in the schedule.

]]> Comment on Great British Railway Journeys Ep 13/20 by Adám http://www.greatbritishrailwayjourneys.com/2010/01/16/great-british-railway-journeys-ep-1320/comment-page-1/#comment-124 Adám Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:01:28 +0000 http://www.greatbritishrailwayjourneys.com/?p=29#comment-124 I'm not sure if anyone wants this information, but I can tell you the place in this episode where Michael leaves to go fishing (with the church tower, causeway and jetty) is Stoke Gabriel (my home village). I'm just happy to have seen it on national television (considering its small size) and thought I'd let people know its name as it wasn't actually mentioned in the episode. I've only just seen this episode on the recent series rerun, so sorry I'm a bit late! I also echo the sentiments of the previous poster. I, and my dad, too noticed that transforming engine! I’m not sure if anyone wants this information, but I can tell you the place in this episode where Michael leaves to go fishing (with the church tower, causeway and jetty) is Stoke Gabriel (my home village). I’m just happy to have seen it on national television (considering its small size) and thought I’d let people know its name as it wasn’t actually mentioned in the episode.
I’ve only just seen this episode on the recent series rerun, so sorry I’m a bit late!

I also echo the sentiments of the previous poster. I, and my dad, too noticed that transforming engine!

]]> Comment on Great ? Railway Journeys by brian http://www.greatbritishrailwayjourneys.com/2010/01/29/great-railway-journeys/comment-page-1/#comment-123 brian Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:33:43 +0000 http://www.greatbritishrailwayjourneys.com/?p=59#comment-123 Did i see micheal filming in llandudno for series 2? Did i see micheal filming in llandudno for series 2?

]]> Comment on Great British Railway Journeys Ep 20/20 by David http://www.greatbritishrailwayjourneys.com/2010/01/28/great-british-railway-journeys-ep-2020/comment-page-1/#comment-119 David Sat, 05 Jun 2010 20:43:11 +0000 http://www.greatbritishrailwayjourneys.com/?p=36#comment-119 I thought Michael's whole serious was top hole, hed is a very good presenter and made the episodes I saw compulsive viewing. Full marks lets have another series. I was abroad for most of the series and would like to have a dvd of the series, it not only shows our wonderful railway system but also the superb scenery of our island I thought Michael’s whole serious was top hole, hed is a very good presenter and made the episodes I saw compulsive viewing. Full marks lets have another series.
I was abroad for most of the series and would like to have a dvd of the series, it not only shows our wonderful railway system but also the superb scenery of our island

]]> Comment on Great ? Railway Journeys by John Worrall http://www.greatbritishrailwayjourneys.com/2010/01/29/great-railway-journeys/comment-page-1/#comment-118 John Worrall Sun, 23 May 2010 12:36:35 +0000 http://www.greatbritishrailwayjourneys.com/?p=59#comment-118 It would be nice if the BBC would re-run the series. I discovered it late, and despite feeling triumphant on finding the showing of Episode 1 on BBC Ireland, no more have followed. Do I detect a DVD set on the way, or am I being (over) cynical...........? It would be nice if the BBC would re-run the series.
I discovered it late, and despite feeling triumphant on finding the showing of Episode 1 on BBC Ireland, no more have followed.
Do I detect a DVD set on the way, or am I being (over) cynical………..?

]]> Comment on Great ? Railway Journeys by Jonathan Lilley http://www.greatbritishrailwayjourneys.com/2010/01/29/great-railway-journeys/comment-page-1/#comment-117 Jonathan Lilley Wed, 19 May 2010 14:08:46 +0000 http://www.greatbritishrailwayjourneys.com/?p=59#comment-117 Although a programme was made by the late Sir John Betjeman in 1973 entilted Metroland, it would be more than relevant and interesting for Michael to revisit life and living in Metroland. The journey from Aldgate through to stations beyond Aylesbury would be of interest to many people. Although a programme was made by the late Sir John Betjeman in 1973 entilted Metroland, it would be more than relevant and interesting for Michael to revisit life and living in Metroland. The journey from Aldgate through to stations beyond Aylesbury would be of interest to many people.

]]> Comment on Great British Railway Journeys Series 2 on the way: confirmed by tony http://www.greatbritishrailwayjourneys.com/2010/02/01/great-british-railway-journeys-series-2-on-the-way-confirmed/comment-page-1/#comment-116 tony Sat, 15 May 2010 16:00:36 +0000 http://www.greatbritishrailwayjourneys.com/?p=63#comment-116 Great programme, wish they would either repeat the whole lot over 2 or three days, or release it on dvd. Great programme, wish they would either repeat the whole lot over 2 or three days, or release it on dvd.

]]> Comment on Great ? Railway Journeys by Brian Russell http://www.greatbritishrailwayjourneys.com/2010/01/29/great-railway-journeys/comment-page-1/#comment-114 Brian Russell Sat, 08 May 2010 13:44:09 +0000 http://www.greatbritishrailwayjourneys.com/?p=59#comment-114 As one who took part in one of the episodes, forgive me if I appear biased! Here are a three suggestions to include in a new series. 1. The Wrexham to Bidston line runs through a mixture of fine countryside and former industrial areas along the NE Wales border then along the Wirral side of the Dee estuary. Once closed by Beeching for passenger use, but fortunately now revived. Lots of fascinating history along the route. 2. Two trains a day run between Shrewsbury and Swansea via Llandridnod Wells through the heart of Wales. Stunning scenery through remote countryside. 3. A new one I like. Marylebone to Wrexham, a great alternative route without going dizzy from trying to look out of the window. A gentle plod through the Chilterns and an intersting detour around Birmingham in renovated comfortable coaches. Not everyone wants to travel at the speed of light. As one who took part in one of the episodes, forgive me if I appear biased! Here are a three suggestions to include in a new series.
1. The Wrexham to Bidston line runs through a mixture of fine countryside and former industrial areas along the NE Wales border then along the Wirral side of the Dee estuary. Once closed by Beeching for passenger use, but fortunately now revived. Lots of fascinating history along the route.
2. Two trains a day run between Shrewsbury and Swansea via Llandridnod Wells through the heart of Wales. Stunning scenery through remote countryside.
3. A new one I like. Marylebone to Wrexham, a great alternative route without going dizzy from trying to look out of the window. A gentle plod through the Chilterns and an intersting detour around Birmingham in renovated comfortable coaches. Not everyone wants to travel at the speed of light.

]]> Comment on Great British Railway Journeys Series 2 on the way: confirmed by Simon http://www.greatbritishrailwayjourneys.com/2010/02/01/great-british-railway-journeys-series-2-on-the-way-confirmed/comment-page-1/#comment-113 Simon Wed, 05 May 2010 11:57:17 +0000 http://www.greatbritishrailwayjourneys.com/?p=63#comment-113 The series was most interesting glad to see they are making another! Would be nice if they released it on Blu-ray, it was after all broadcast on BBC HD and the quality was brilliant! The series was most interesting glad to see they are making another! Would be nice if they released it on Blu-ray, it was after all broadcast on BBC HD and the quality was brilliant!

]]> Comment on Great ? Railway Journeys by Jaycee http://www.greatbritishrailwayjourneys.com/2010/01/29/great-railway-journeys/comment-page-1/#comment-112 Jaycee Sat, 01 May 2010 13:25:29 +0000 http://www.greatbritishrailwayjourneys.com/?p=59#comment-112 I too would love to know when this fabulous series will be released on DVD. I too would love to know when this fabulous series will be released on DVD.

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