Chris_Baker Posted 6 March , 2014 Share Posted 6 March , 2014 I have been privileged to carry out research work for a forthcoming BBC TV production now titled "I was there: the Great War interviews." Today I was also privileged to see a preview screening. All I can say is - wow - make sure you see this. It is stunning. The BBC team has done a truly fantastic job. Perhaps after the showing I'll explain some of the technical intricacies of what they had to do. Friday 14 March, BBC2. 9pm. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03y76xl The programme draws upon the interviews with veterans of the Great War that were filmed and recorded for the making of the 1964 "Great War" series. Much of the footage was not used in the series itself, and some 85% of the new programme is of stuff that has not been seen before. My small part in it was to make sure that the individuals filmed are properly named and their regiments given. It was also to validate certain points and statements made, just to ensure they were credible. They were. I also understand that a number of the complete interviews will be made available to see and hear after the programme has screened: at the IWM website, I think, but don't quote me on that. The full "Great War" series of 26 episodes will also be shown later in the year. Highlight for me today was finally meeting Julia Cave, who conducted the interviews back in 1964. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 6 March , 2014 Share Posted 6 March , 2014 Excellent Chris, look forward to that. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulgranger Posted 6 March , 2014 Share Posted 6 March , 2014 Yes, this looks like the 'must-see' of the present crop of GW programmes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIFFO Posted 6 March , 2014 Share Posted 6 March , 2014 I am sitting in front of tv NOW Chris, wife will have to bring me food and a bucket well done to all who were involved Biff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Black Posted 6 March , 2014 Share Posted 6 March , 2014 Never mind the 85% i've still never seen the 15%. Looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 6 March , 2014 Share Posted 6 March , 2014 Never mind the 85% i've still never seen the 15%. Looking forward to it. It's here Derek Click Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick63 Posted 6 March , 2014 Share Posted 6 March , 2014 I`ll look forward to watching this, thanks for the heads up Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 6 March , 2014 Share Posted 6 March , 2014 Thanks for sharing this with us Chris. I think you`ve got us all on the very edge of our seats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moggs Posted 6 March , 2014 Share Posted 6 March , 2014 Hope it makes its way to Oz. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart150 Posted 7 March , 2014 Share Posted 7 March , 2014 According to the Telegraph 55 hours of interviews survive, but only a small fraction will be shown in the one programme. Seems a bit of a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 7 March , 2014 Author Share Posted 7 March , 2014 The 55 hours (if that is what it is) of interview material is all in the sound archive at the Imperial War Museum. As I said above, several of the interviews are going to be made available in full via the internet (IWM website I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 7 March , 2014 Share Posted 7 March , 2014 I'm really looking forward to this. I have given most of the TV hype a miss, but this really does appear to be special. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 7 March , 2014 Share Posted 7 March , 2014 Today's Tottygraph article, referred-to above http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/world-war-one/10681656/Unseen-interviews-with-WW1-veterans-recount-the-horror-of-the-trenches.html Certainly does look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmond7 Posted 7 March , 2014 Share Posted 7 March , 2014 Excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Nulty Posted 8 March , 2014 Share Posted 8 March , 2014 As the saying goes - "You get all the best jobs, you do!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ridgus Posted 8 March , 2014 Share Posted 8 March , 2014 Thanks again for this Chris. I know we've talked about it on other threads but it really does seem to be the one to watch in what is a very rich vein at the moment. The Times previewed it today and was fulsome in its praise. With '37 Days' just finishing and 'Wipers Times' out on DVD my cup runneth over (if only I had time to sit down and watch it all!) David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 10 March , 2014 Share Posted 10 March , 2014 A selection of the interviews here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/collections/p01tbj6p/the-great-war-interviews My evening is now committed. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 10 March , 2014 Share Posted 10 March , 2014 A selection of the interviews here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/collections/p01tbj6p/the-great-war-interviews My evening is now committed. Keith Excellent thanks Keith. That and new war diaries to download. Strewth! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moggs Posted 10 March , 2014 Share Posted 10 March , 2014 Excellent indeed! Thank you for the link. Can't wait to listen in. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everitt65 Posted 10 March , 2014 Share Posted 10 March , 2014 13 interviews on bbc I player now ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Maria Posted 11 March , 2014 Share Posted 11 March , 2014 A selection of the interviews here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/collections/p01tbj6p/the-great-war-interviews My evening is now committed. Keith Thank you, best night's viewing I have had for ages and I've still got more to watch tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dust Jacket Collector Posted 11 March , 2014 Share Posted 11 March , 2014 Williamson, Lewis, Carrington & Norman Macmillan. I never thought to hear these great writers speak. Hope they put these out on a cd for posterity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moulie11 Posted 11 March , 2014 Share Posted 11 March , 2014 A selection of the interviews here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/collections/p01tbj6p/the-great-war-interviews My evening is now committed. Keith These are incredible. Thanks, Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 11 March , 2014 Share Posted 11 March , 2014 Look forward to seeing this, after reading The Telegraph's article concerning these interviews the other day. Thanks for the heads up re. this programme Chris. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunboat Posted 11 March , 2014 Share Posted 11 March , 2014 Had this down as a must see when I saw it advertised on the TV after Chris's endorsement I'm looking forward to it even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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