Favourite TV Shows

[Hugo]

Last night I was searching for something on BBC I player when I discovered a second series had started of "Designing the Hebrides".     For anyone interested in house designs or spectacular scenery then this is a must watch
The presenter Banjo Beale is a very camp Australian who lives in Tobermory on the beautiful island of Mull.     
Our forum friend Mull who lives on the island is so lucky to be living there.    I know that the weather, the inconsiderate tourist who drive on the narrow lanes and the Ferry problems but the island way of life and the stunning countryside more than make up for them

[Hugo]

There is a programme on TV tonight called Pilgramage through the Swiss and Austrian Alps and is on BBC 2 at 9.00 pm.    It's a three part series and is on again on Monday and Tuesday
I've had a glimpse of it on BBC 2 Iplayer and the scenery is breathtaking
It's a very interesting programme and it's more about the interaction between people of various faiths and beliefs.      There was one previous Pilgramage of the road through North Wales and that wasgood to watch too

[Hugo]

North Wales women give captivating performance in Britain's Got Talent final
Han & Fran performed an Abba medley at glittering finale to hit TV series
It was really nice to watch and listen to their singing, good luck to them for the future



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-women-give-captivating-31763754

[Hugo]

I've just been watching a series on BBC  I Player presented by Iolo Williams.        It's about four river valleys in Wales and I've seen the one about the Conwy Valley.     For anyone interested in nature,  it is definitely worth watching and the scenery is spectacular
The documentary starts at the mouth of the Conwy river and goes along the Conwy Valley until it reaches Llyn Conwy the source of the River Conwy.
I have been lucky enough to have walked along most of the places that appeared on the TV but I haven't been to Llyn Conwy so that must go on my bucket list   

[Hugo]

I was looking for something to watch on BBC  I Player and came across a series called "Villages by the sea"    The presenter is Ben Robinson who is an Archaeologist and the series is well worth watching if you are interested in history, archaeology geology and beautiful scenery.

One example for instance is Parkgate on the Wirral Peninsula.     I've never been there but years ago my walking buddies Tellytubby and Rhuddlan were talking about going there but it never materialised for one reason or another.     I found the programme quite fascinating and am looking forward to watching the rest of the series.    Locations like Tintagel, Bamburgh, Lindisfarne and Solva are just a few of the villages in the series

[Hugo]

In 2017, Mull told me about a search and rescue operation he had been involved in and despite extensive searches by the Police, Mountain Rescue team and others they could not trace the body, bicycle or any trace of the missing cyclist Tony Parsons
Tony Parsons was killed by a speeding, intoxicated driver while on a 104-mile charity bike ride from Fort William to his home in Tillicoultry in September 2017. He had set out to raise money for cancer charities after being treated for prostate cancer. His body remained undiscovered for three years until his killer confessed to his girlfriend, who then revealed the location to the police. 

Mull sent an e-mail to me recently to say that there was a documentary on Tony Parsons.    It can be seen on BBC I Player under the heading of True Crime  and is called The Vanishing Cyclist and is in two episodes
I watched it and found the investigation absolutely fascinating.    I won't spoil it for anyone who is interested in watching it but the dedication and expertise in all those people involved in the case is unbelievable
The scenery is also breathtaking with rugged mountains and wild and remote moorland.     when you see the conditions where Mull and all those other dedicated volunteers carried out their searches it makes me feel quite humble
It's well worth watching just to see how much time, effort and dedication goes in to each and every search and rescue mission

[DaveR]

In 2017, Mull told me about a search and rescue operation he had been involved in and despite extensive searches by the Police, Mountain Rescue team and others they could not trace the body, bicycle or any trace of the missing cyclist Tony Parsons
Tony Parsons was killed by a speeding, intoxicated driver while on a 104-mile charity bike ride from Fort William to his home in Tillicoultry in September 2017. He had set out to raise money for cancer charities after being treated for prostate cancer. His body remained undiscovered for three years until his killer confessed to his girlfriend, who then revealed the location to the police. 

Mull sent an e-mail to me recently to say that there was a documentary on Tony Parsons.    It can be seen on BBC I Player under the heading of True Crime  and is called The Vanishing Cyclist and is in two episodes
I watched it and found the investigation absolutely fascinating.    I won't spoil it for anyone who is interested in watching it but the dedication and expertise in all those people involved in the case is unbelievable
The scenery is also breathtaking with rugged mountains and wild and remote moorland.     when you see the conditions where Mull and all those other dedicated volunteers carried out their searches it makes me feel quite humble
It's well worth watching just to see how much time, effort and dedication goes in to each and every search and rescue mission

Just to say that the other episodes in the Murder Case series on iPlayer are all worth watching too.