slick63 Posted 29 November , 2014 Share Posted 29 November , 2014 I saw an advert for this, not much information unfortunately, I did get an uneasy feeling from the footage, but who knows ? http://yesterday.uktv.co.uk/shows/unearthing-wwi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303man Posted 29 November , 2014 Share Posted 29 November , 2014 Swift to praise, slow to criticize. It has not been aired yet. I see Lt Col (Retd) Robinson? from the Durrand Group is in it. Lets wait with baited breath and see what is produced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1418 Posted 30 November , 2014 Share Posted 30 November , 2014 The quote beneath the trailer reads ''Military historian David O'Keefe and filmmaker Wayne Abbott unearth war junk from some of the great battles of the First World War''. Are historical artefacts found on the field of conflict to be regarded as war junk? I'll await in anticipation to see what is produced and it will hopefully be better than the above comment. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelPack Posted 10 December , 2014 Share Posted 10 December , 2014 I wished that I had never seen this thread or the programme - a couple of oxygen thieves purporting to be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanks3 Posted 10 December , 2014 Share Posted 10 December , 2014 Nice to see Pond Farm though and the amazing collection in the museum. It was also good to put a face to a name after seeing stijn post so many times here on the forum. I did like his tank bits! Tanks3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsanders Posted 10 December , 2014 Share Posted 10 December , 2014 It felt like the producers had one too many energy drinks making this programme. Aside from the phrase 'War Junk' - used approx 20+ times (grated on me terribly) the tone of the programme was all a bit too 'Gung-ho' for my taste especially in light of the recent BBC programmes which were very well informed and delivered with a well judged, respectful tone. Maybe it's me being a stereotypical Englishman but it was a bit much for me! That said, Stijn is a remarkable chap with a wonderful collection, it was perhaps worth persevering through it just to see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollerbeadle Posted 10 December , 2014 Share Posted 10 December , 2014 "Junk" just about summed it up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnreed Posted 10 December , 2014 Share Posted 10 December , 2014 Not impressed, unknown fuze? I identified it straight away as a 44 fuze. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullbaggie Posted 10 December , 2014 Share Posted 10 December , 2014 Not impressed, unknown fuze? I identified it straight away as a 44 fuze. John being yanks they like to over sell the things they talk about ( wait to get shot down by any Americans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1418 Posted 10 December , 2014 Share Posted 10 December , 2014 An excellent collection by Stijn but sadly the rest of the programme was decidedly lacking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Morgan Posted 10 December , 2014 Share Posted 10 December , 2014 being yanks they like to over sell the things they talk about ( wait to get shot down by any Americans) Wayne Abbot and David O'Keefe? Canadians, I think. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Nulty Posted 10 December , 2014 Share Posted 10 December , 2014 Just watching it again and finding it interesting, despite the production style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Filsell Posted 10 December , 2014 Share Posted 10 December , 2014 Watching now. Gives amateur talent night a poor run for its money. Two charmless yank jocks making total parts of themselves. Turning off now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi Posted 10 December , 2014 Share Posted 10 December , 2014 I found the metal detection scenes somewhat irresponsible. Maxi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geraint Posted 10 December , 2014 Share Posted 10 December , 2014 I found their inability to google Caergybi and find its location most odd - as was the rest of their coverage of the Welsh New Testament and its owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevmc Posted 10 December , 2014 Share Posted 10 December , 2014 being yanks they like to over sell the things they talk about ( wait to get shot down by any Americans) As they seem to be Canadians I assume that some sort of an apology to Yanks will be forthcoming. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Bach y Sowldiwr Posted 10 December , 2014 Share Posted 10 December , 2014 Yes indeed Geraint. You and I were probably screaming at the screen "YOU'VE GOT THE WRONG OWEN WILLIAMS!!!" after only watching 5 seconds worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted 10 December , 2014 Share Posted 10 December , 2014 They seemed amazed at the numbers of names on the Menin Gate, and they noted that it was just British , Empire and Commonwealth missing. They realised that It didn't include Belgians, French, German or American. Just how many Americans died in The Salient, and how many of them have no known grave? Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIFFO Posted 11 December , 2014 Share Posted 11 December , 2014 to be honest I found it mildly interesting, so ok I didn't like the continual word junk, its better than x factor or jungle, at this rate it will be a toss up between stjin and Nigel cave who will be on the telly the most Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hone Posted 11 December , 2014 Share Posted 11 December , 2014 There was some reaction to this programme on Twitter. Archaeologist Tony Pollard was very unimpressed. Paul Reed got into an interesting exchange with the Canadian presenter. There was particular concern about how far the participants were apparently messing around with unexploded ordnance without involving official bomb disposal units and the bad example that this was setting. There were also questions over the repeated use of the phrase 'War Junk' but apparently that is the original, supposedly catchy name given to the whole series when it is shown across the pond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullbaggie Posted 11 December , 2014 Share Posted 11 December , 2014 As they seem to be Canadians I assume that some sort of an apology to Yanks will be forthcoming. Kevin over the comment about Yanks being over the top - no but as they were Canadians - then yes for assuming they were yanks by their behaviour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 11 December , 2014 Share Posted 11 December , 2014 Turned it off after seeing the young mans museum which I thought was interesting, as regards the comment re the Menin Gate - well - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Filsell Posted 11 December , 2014 Share Posted 11 December , 2014 Ok if you want to be picky North American Jocks. But they were still total parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick63 Posted 11 December , 2014 Author Share Posted 11 December , 2014 I watched it last night. Seems my initial feelings were correct, the only 'junk' was the programme itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidearm Posted 11 December , 2014 Share Posted 11 December , 2014 I must admit I enjoyed seeing Stijn and Johan, both Forum Pals and people I had the great pleasure of meeting for the first time last October. As my Grandfather and Great Uncle were with the Welsh Regiment in the Salient I also felt a bit of a connection to the feature on the Welsh Bible. I didn't think their Bible research was explained particularly well, but I was mildly impressed that the idea there was a place called Wales which was different to England was understood, especially as the rest of the programme was so brash. Otherwise, I have to agree with other's comments. Gwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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