The Great War (1 Viewer)

[Harrytheheid]

For any collectors who're contemplating obtaining any of the manufacturers ranges of WWI figures, you can't go wrong if you also get the series of BBC Documentaries entitled "The Great War". I bought this excellent series 3 or 4 weeks ago and its rarely off my TV.
My version contains 7 disc's in all and it is presented in around 30-odd episodes. What I especially liked was that it doesn't just concentrate on the Western front, but considers all the other conflicts as well, such as the Balkans, Dardanelles, East Africa, War at Sea, etc.
I thoroughly recommend this informative and thought-provoking series.

Regards
H

 

[Rob]

For any collectors who're contemplating obtaining any of the manufacturers ranges of WWI figures, you can't go wrong if you also get the series of BBC Documentaries entitled "The Great War". I bought this excellent series 3 or 4 weeks ago and its rarely off my TV.
My version contains 7 disc's in all and it is presented in around 30-odd episodes. What I especially liked was that it doesn't just concentrate on the Western front, but considers all the other conflicts as well, such as the Balkans, Dardanelles, East Africa, War at Sea, etc.
I thoroughly recommend this informative and thought-provoking series.

Regards
H

Couldn't agree more Harry, easily (imho)the best docu on WW1 ever made.Can i also recommend other WW1 series; 1914-18 narrated by Dame Judy Dench,superb grounding and basic facts of the War.Also Channel four's excellant 'The First World War' another must have series.Also a series of three DVD's entitled 'Great Battles of the Great War' each DVD covers one Battle; Gallipoli,Somme,Ypres.

Rob

 

[Harrytheheid]

Couldn't agree more Harry, easily (imho)the best docu on WW1 ever made.Can i also recommend other WW1 series; 1914-18 narrated by Dame Judy Dench,superb grounding and basic facts of the War.Also Channel four's excellant 'The First World War' another must have series.Also a series of three DVD's entitled 'Great Battles of the Great War' each DVD covers one Battle; Gallipoli,Somme,Ypres.

Rob

I'm not well informed as to new (for me) series on UK TV Rob, but I'll have a hunt for these in Dubai on Saturday. Thanks for the heads-up.
Cheers
H

 

[Louis Badolato]

The Great War episodes have been airing on the Military Channel here in the USA - I agree, very informative.

 

[Canadian Samurai]

I would second the recommendation of "The First World War" 10-part series. Again, it shows the war was very much a global one and not just fought in trenches like stereotypically shown.

 

[Rob]

Yes thats right.It really did take in a whole lot more than the trenches,and gave the global perspective.I also enjoyed hearing about solitary German ships giving the Royal Navy the run around,must have been a source of much annoyance at Naval headquarters.

Rob

 

[Harrytheheid]

Yes thats right.It really did take in a whole lot more than the trenches,and gave the global perspective.I also enjoyed hearing about solitary German ships giving the Royal Navy the run around,must have been a source of much annoyance at Naval headquarters.

Rob

Hey Rob, I picked up a DVD copy of the 1980's BBC series "The Monacled Mutineer" in Dubai a couple of days ago. Its the one with Paul McGann as Percy Topliss (The afore-mentioned MM). I haven't had a chance to watch it yet, but I remember it as being a pretty good retelling of the Brit troop mutinies at Etaples in France.
Oh, and also Michael Woods 2-DVD edition of "In Search of the Trojan War" - AND - the final volume (postumous unfortunately) of David Gemmel's trilogy on Troy for some light reading. So once I wade through that little lot, then I guess the forum's in for a renewed appeal for a poll along the lines of "Would members like to see K&C offer a Trojan War range? Yes or No?
In additionn I also picked up a 4-DVD set of Tom & Jerry's Classic Cartoons.....but we'll draw a veil over that one.
Cheers
H

 

[Rob]

Hey Rob, I picked up a DVD copy of the 1980's BBC series "The Monacled Mutineer" in Dubai a couple of days ago. Its the one with Paul McGann as Percy Topliss (The afore-mentioned MM). I haven't had a chance to watch it yet, but I remember it as being a pretty good retelling of the Brit troop mutinies at Etaples in France.
Oh, and also Michael Woods 2-DVD edition of "In Search of the Trojan War" - AND - the final volume (postumous unfortunately) of David Gemmel's trilogy on Troy for some light reading. So once I wade through that little lot, then I guess the forum's in for a renewed appeal for a poll along the lines of "Would members like to see K&C offer a Trojan War range? Yes or No?
In additionn I also picked up a 4-DVD set of Tom & Jerry's Classic Cartoons.....but we'll draw a veil over that one.
Cheers
H

Don't draw a veil over it mate,i have them too,they are brilliant!!

I have Monocled Mutineer on video,must get the dvd as i don't really use the vid anymore.Good series indeed,nasty piece of work wasn't he!.

As for Troy etc its not my natural interest playground as it were,but everytime i see a tv prog about that sort era i get more interested in it.So i will watch your campaign with interest.

Will be cheering for your boy Kenny Logan on Saturday in the dancing,not only cos he is from Grt Britain but also cos his partner 'Ola' is sooooooooooo hot it makes me weep

Rob

 

[Harrytheheid]

Don't draw a veil over it mate,i have them too,they are brilliant!!

I have Monocled Mutineer on video,must get the dvd as i don't really use the vid anymore.Good series indeed,nasty piece of work wasn't he!.

As for Troy etc its not my natural interest playground as it were,but everytime i see a tv prog about that sort era i get more interested in it.So i will watch your campaign with interest.

Will be cheering for your boy Kenny Logan on Saturday in the dancing,not only cos he is from Grt Britain but also cos his partner 'Ola' is sooooooooooo hot it makes me weep

Rob

Yeah, I watched a couple of the Tom & Jerry clips last night - Brilliant, and even more so cos they're the old ones which were made before the curse of PC struck Hollywood.
Bon Chance
Henri-La-Tete

 

[Rob]

Yeah, I watched a couple of the Tom & Jerry clips last night - Brilliant, and even more so cos they're the old ones which were made before the curse of PC struck Hollywood.
Bon Chance
Henri-La-Tete

No doubt about it,the old ones were the best.

Rob