Comments on: ‘Explore’ on BBC2 – new four part series on Sundays at 9pm http://www.audleyblog.com/2009/01/26/%e2%80%98explore%e2%80%99-on-bbc2-%e2%80%93-new-four-part-series-on-sundays-at-9pm/ Life at the Mill Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:15:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Liz Stanford http://www.audleyblog.com/2009/01/26/%e2%80%98explore%e2%80%99-on-bbc2-%e2%80%93-new-four-part-series-on-sundays-at-9pm/comment-page-1/#comment-2049 Liz Stanford Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:40:48 +0000 http://www.audleyblog.com/?p=263#comment-2049 I watched 3 out of the 4 programmes and although I agree that Simon Reeve does sometimes focus on the more difficult issues in the countries he visits, I think the whole point of the programmes is to show the reality of living in these countries (though obviously only for some people) and day to day life, both good and bad. So rather more of a documentary than a travel programme focusing on current affairs and 'real' issues. I watched 3 out of the 4 programmes and although I agree that Simon Reeve does sometimes focus on the more difficult issues in the countries he visits, I think the whole point of the programmes is to show the reality of living in these countries (though obviously only for some people) and day to day life, both good and bad. So rather more of a documentary than a travel programme focusing on current affairs and ‘real’ issues.

]]> By: Loic Robertson http://www.audleyblog.com/2009/01/26/%e2%80%98explore%e2%80%99-on-bbc2-%e2%80%93-new-four-part-series-on-sundays-at-9pm/comment-page-1/#comment-2047 Loic Robertson Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:51:19 +0000 http://www.audleyblog.com/?p=263#comment-2047 I suppose at the end of the day, it makes better telly to focus on the negative. Bruce Parry (BBC's Tribes), on the other hand, seems to bring out the best of anywhere he goes and everyone he meets. I suppose at the end of the day, it makes better telly to focus on the negative. Bruce Parry (BBC’s Tribes), on the other hand, seems to bring out the best of anywhere he goes and everyone he meets.

]]> By: David Ablett http://www.audleyblog.com/2009/01/26/%e2%80%98explore%e2%80%99-on-bbc2-%e2%80%93-new-four-part-series-on-sundays-at-9pm/comment-page-1/#comment-2044 David Ablett Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:49:25 +0000 http://www.audleyblog.com/?p=263#comment-2044 Hi Loic, I feel he puts a lot of people off visiting what are great and on the whole safe countries. I have travelled extensively (and lived) most of the countries that he has shown in a negative light without any problems and would not have missed the experience for anything. I was behind the Iron Curtain from 1966 on and all the locals were fantastic good friends, as was the case in Argentina 1976 to 1980. Hi Loic,
I feel he puts a lot of people off visiting what are great and on the whole safe countries. I have travelled extensively (and lived) most of the countries that he has shown in a negative light without any problems and would not have missed the experience for anything. I was behind the Iron Curtain from 1966 on and all the locals were fantastic good friends, as was the case in Argentina 1976 to 1980.

]]> By: Loic Robertson http://www.audleyblog.com/2009/01/26/%e2%80%98explore%e2%80%99-on-bbc2-%e2%80%93-new-four-part-series-on-sundays-at-9pm/comment-page-1/#comment-2039 Loic Robertson Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:41:50 +0000 http://www.audleyblog.com/?p=263#comment-2039 Is it fair to say that Simon Reeve is not your favourite presenter? Agree he does often seem to dwell on some of the more negative aspects when on his travels. So, who's you favourite TV travel presenter? Is it fair to say that Simon Reeve is not your favourite presenter? Agree he does often seem to dwell on some of the more negative aspects when on his travels.

So, who’s you favourite TV travel presenter?

]]> By: David Ablett http://www.audleyblog.com/2009/01/26/%e2%80%98explore%e2%80%99-on-bbc2-%e2%80%93-new-four-part-series-on-sundays-at-9pm/comment-page-1/#comment-1998 David Ablett Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:57:22 +0000 http://www.audleyblog.com/?p=263#comment-1998 Forgot to say that it would be very interesting to do a documentary about the village where he lives to see how popular he is !! Forgot to say that it would be very interesting to do a documentary about the village where he lives to see how popular he is !!

]]> By: David Ablett http://www.audleyblog.com/2009/01/26/%e2%80%98explore%e2%80%99-on-bbc2-%e2%80%93-new-four-part-series-on-sundays-at-9pm/comment-page-1/#comment-1996 David Ablett Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:44:43 +0000 http://www.audleyblog.com/?p=263#comment-1996 I completely agree with Lyn. It is a pity that the Russians did not lock Simon Reeve up and throw away the key. He had to lie to about being related to Royalty to get released - a good example to others and a clear indication that he would not know the true facts if they hit him in the face. I have lived in many of the places he has shown in a bad light, including Argentina. The good in Argentina outways the bad by 99.99% Send him to Pakistan to film the secret US drone airbase and see how far he gets. I completely agree with Lyn. It is a pity that the Russians did not lock Simon Reeve up and throw away the key. He had to lie to about being related to Royalty to get released – a good example to others and a clear indication that he would not know the true facts if they hit him in the face.
I have lived in many of the places he has shown in a bad light, including Argentina. The good in Argentina outways the bad by 99.99%
Send him to Pakistan to film the secret US drone airbase and see how far he gets.

]]> By: Lyn Langdale http://www.audleyblog.com/2009/01/26/%e2%80%98explore%e2%80%99-on-bbc2-%e2%80%93-new-four-part-series-on-sundays-at-9pm/comment-page-1/#comment-1977 Lyn Langdale Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:07:31 +0000 http://www.audleyblog.com/?p=263#comment-1977 The programme on the Philippines did not promote the country in a favourable light. What is the aim of BBC2's Explore? Is it a travel programme or a documentary? I think BBC 2 should try to show a balance of interesting/bad news and positive impartial coverage so as not to put the countries' (dependent upon) tourism industry in a bad light. The programme on the Philippines did not promote the country in a favourable light. What is the aim of BBC2′s Explore? Is it a travel programme or a documentary? I think BBC 2 should try to show a balance of interesting/bad news and positive impartial coverage so as not to put the countries’ (dependent upon) tourism industry in a bad light.

]]> By: Loic Robertson http://www.audleyblog.com/2009/01/26/%e2%80%98explore%e2%80%99-on-bbc2-%e2%80%93-new-four-part-series-on-sundays-at-9pm/comment-page-1/#comment-1976 Loic Robertson Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:32:29 +0000 http://www.audleyblog.com/?p=263#comment-1976 Hi Finian, Yes we watched it. It's a real shame that you can't see it on iPlayer. Must be something to do with the licensing. All I can suggest is to wait until it comes out on DVD. Hi Finian,

Yes we watched it. It’s a real shame that you can’t see it on iPlayer. Must be something to do with the licensing. All I can suggest is to wait until it comes out on DVD.

]]> By: Finian http://www.audleyblog.com/2009/01/26/%e2%80%98explore%e2%80%99-on-bbc2-%e2%80%93-new-four-part-series-on-sundays-at-9pm/comment-page-1/#comment-1925 Finian Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:52:18 +0000 http://www.audleyblog.com/?p=263#comment-1925 Hi there, I was wondering if I you download and watch the explore series, particularly the programe on Argentina. I am from Ireland and when I try to use bbc iplayer it is restricted to the uk only. thanks, Hi there,

I was wondering if I you download and watch the explore series, particularly the programe on Argentina.

I am from Ireland and when I try to use bbc iplayer it is restricted to the uk only.

thanks,

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