Film

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 1:24 pm

Anyone when 'The Great Escape' is on ?

Post by **andrew.searston** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 1:30 pm

it was on yesterday. dont know about today

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 1:40 pm

On NO!!!!!!!!!!! Have I missed it ? What channel??

Post by **StaffsMoggie** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 1:42 pm

The Signalman, by Dickens is usually on at this time. Denholm Elliot playing a Signalman in his isolated 'box with a ghost putting the wind up him...

Not seen it this year though.

Post by **Blaketon** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 1:52 pm

I watched it yesterday on VHS but I don't think I saw it listed on the normal channels. Damned good film and even though I've seen it so many times, I never tire of it (Though I don't watch it every week).

It used to be on regularly at Christmas (I don't know why it became associated with Christmas - OK they sing a few carrols to disguise the tunnelling) and it became a bit of a joke (Not to me it didn't) and now they don't seem to show it so much. Morecambe & Wise were on

but a lot of the TV seemed to be junk......but I won't name any of it

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Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 3:30 pm

Aye - The Signalman is quite scarey - and I was thinking of doing the Signalman exams next year............maybe not now........

Post by **andrew.searston** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 3:30 pm

it was on sky
cant remember what channel

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 3:32 pm

Bu99er! I looked the paper but didn't see it. Maybe it will be on again.

Post by **StaffsMoggie** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 4:45 pm

Go for it bmc, do an Absolute Block course, every other signalling system is developed from it.

The signalbox in the film is Highley on the Severn Valley Railway.

Post by **dalebrignall** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 4:48 pm

topgear is on tonight should be funny .

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 5:34 pm

I'm not allowed to watch Topgear - has to be iPlayer for me!

Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:46 am

threats to sell the TR7.. not allowed to watch top gear.. what have you been doing BMC! I can only assume santa did not visit you this year

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 10:49 am

And - now my little train is STILL broken. It's so depressing.

Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:23 am

if you mean your signature train.. it is working fine for me

Post by **dalebrignall** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 5:04 pm

the great ecsape was on sky christmas today roy

Post by **mckenzie** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 8:17 pm

bought my son a dvd of the eagle has landed in the 99p shop for a stocking filler watched it boxing day brilliant film really enjoyed it
Tony

Post by **Blaketon** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:09 pm

mckenzie wrote:bought my son a dvd of the eagle has landed in the 99p shop for a stocking filler watched it boxing day brilliant film really enjoyed it
Tony

Is that the Michael Caine film; it was on TV recently.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:29 pm

At least they don't all get marched out and shot by the Jerries.

Post by **mckenzie** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 10:19 pm

yes it is the one with michael caine

Post by **ayr41** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 10:30 pm

Yes super film, I love the Mcqueen Motorbike chase so I was looking forward to seeing it on the terestrial TV, so I cheated and typed in "Mcqueen Motorbike" on Utube to get my seasonal fix. Anyone know when Zulu is on?