Originally Posted by
NickB
I thought it was a good first programme and I'm a big fan of the 70s 'Sailor' series. The only thing missing is a cracking soundtrack, Phantoms, Buccs and Gannets - oh and of course the lovely plane guard Wessex 1.
To my mind it seems to have taken some hints from Sailor - you might remember the original series followed 'Twinkle Powell', the 40 year old AB who was constantly getting into trouble... ring any bells? The Exec Commander has also featured quite heavily, as per 'Sailor'.
First episode - give it a chance chaps!
I agree - the similarities between the two series, separated by 50 years, are striking. Main difference I guess is the presence of females. I thought it showed that there is a core of experienced mariners who know how to do this stuff, supported by a large number of junior crew members, many at sea for the first time. During the cruise they will find out if this is the life for them or not, and that is well worth portraying from a recruitment point of view. In all, very interesting.