Hi

Richard Wilson will be in the Wye Valley/ Forest of Dean, 10pm BBC2, this evening, for those who can watch.

Sorry to those from far afield who can't view:(

Simone x

" I dont believe it "

it'll be dark :-)

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Ἀριστοτέλης A Gloster & Hereford Boy in the Forest of Dean ><((((*>

Now don't be silly - that's what Full Beam is for!

considers himself put in his place :-)

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Ἀριστοτέλης A Gloster & Hereford Boy in the Forest of Dean ><((((*>

Oh No it won't! :)

Mind you, in those vintage cars he's been in for this series, not sure he'll get round some of the roads, especially the one leading down to Symonds Yat. I believe that's where he ends up at the end of the programme...

Simone x

"Season 1 Episode 5
The Wye Valley and Forest of Dean Richard Wilson continues his exploration of classic motoring routes by exploring the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean in an Austin Cambridge. Travelling round the area that claims to be the birthplace of British tourism, he learns about the time before the Severn Bridge and discovers how ancient customs are still practiced in the medieval forest"

What ancient customs?

What ancient customs?

Freemining, sheep badgering etc ?

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Ἀριστοτέλης A Gloster & Hereford Boy in the Forest of Dean ><((((*>

Simone, as I am one of those from far afield could you tell me when your review of the programme will be available for us to read.

This episode is now available to view on BBC iPlayer:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00hvbdk

Would someone from abroad check the link is working ok please?
The episode will only be available for another 6 days.

Well David, I enjoyed the programme, although it was not long enough, only half an hour, so didn't cover a lot:(

The programme has been a series of different drives through Britain, following a 1950's guide book, hence the reason he has been travelling in 1950's cars.
her's another link to add to that of Chris

http://www.twofourbroadcast.com/britains-best-drives.asp

He went to Tintern Abbey, spoke to a couple about village life 50 years ago, met a couple of sheep badgerers, met a freeminer Robin Morgan?, who is still mining, and went down his mine with him. At the end of his trip he went up to Symonds Yat rock to survey the magnificent view, which I was very glad to see, because when I went a few years ago the mist was so thick we couldn't see a thing so had no idea what was beyond the rock:(

All in all a pleasant meander through the Forest, just not enough time to spend there..

I do hope you can view the iplayer from abroad.

Simone x

iplayer access from abroad can be tricky, but possible. This is the best method i found http://www.showmethetelly.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2 but not for the faint of heart.

The easiest way is to download it from a torrent site (scary name but quite easy) you will need a torrent client (you can google for one for your system). Then go here http://thebox.bz the actual link you will need for this episode is http://thebox.bz/details.php?id=71146 once it is downloaded you can play it on your computer.

I watched it last night and agree with Simone far too short but all the same interesting. Traveled that same route a number of times as a child and have taken many friends on it myself. He hits the standard stuff like free mining and the sheep. He interviews Robin Morgan (Hopewell colliery) the father of on of my best friends at school which was nice and also a couple of sheep badgers.

Hope the link above work if not let me know..