Attenborough is back!

moulesy replied on 06/11/2016 10:26

Posted on 06/11/2016 10:26

Planet Earth II starts tonight at 8 on BBC. Really looking forward to this having seen some of the trailers. His series are always superb, doing just what the original aims of the BBC were - "to inform, educate and entertain".  It's going to be the highlight of my weekend viewing for the next few Sundays!  Happy

IanH replied on 13/11/2016 20:10

Posted on 13/11/2016 20:10

Watched the programme, thought it was absolutely fantastic. 

Ian, you think Attenborough should be replaced, any suggestions by who?

I'd have a crack at it.......for the same money, of course Wink

Join the queue, Ian!

Well, I reckon that I could wear an anorak and stand in front of a blue screen, with a view of mountains or the arctic projected onto it.

Seriously, the work of the camera crews etc for this programme is seriously impressive. A shame that this old presenter takes the credit away from them.

neveramsure replied on 13/11/2016 20:18

Posted on 13/11/2016 20:18

For me the commentary compliments the fantastic filming and I cannot think of any other presenter who could do the job as good.Cool 

moulesy replied on 13/11/2016 21:40

Posted on 13/11/2016 21:40

For me the commentary compliments the fantastic filming and I cannot think of any other presenter who could do the job as good.Cool 

Agreed. Of course, it depends what you like but, for me, Attenborough gives these programmes the gravitas and dignity which makes them compulsive viewing. 

In much the same way that Chris Packham et al give Autumnwatch the light hearted, dip in from time to time, effect which makes them entertaining.

Both are head and shoulders above so much of the other tripe regularly dished up on our screens ( just take a look at ITV's schedule tonight!) Happy

briantimber replied on 05/12/2016 22:18

Posted on 05/12/2016 22:18

Agree Pliers, I found it gripping  at times. I think we tend to take the series for granted in a way, as its expected to enthrall every time. The fact that it does just goes to show how good it is.....Smile

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