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Old 12th Oct 2007, 11:51
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Chugalug2
 
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One Life

Rest in Peace Chris Gray. I hope that a presentation copy of this prog. can be given to your NoK, so that they might see, as you know, the outstanding efforts made by all concerned to save you. Feather in the Cap for BBC Northern Ireland and Olly Lambert et al who filmed and produced it, and shared an obvious empathy with those they filmed. Black Eye for BBC Central who obviously don't, witness back end of schedule for screening. Many congrats, of course, for all the guys and gals doing such dangerous and skilled work on our behalf out there, and in particular to those of "the 27th Squadron" featured!
Finally thanks to Rakshasha for bringing this excellent prog to our attention and THS for the BBCi Player link so that we could watch it. As has been said, perhaps the best effect has been that the PBI can see in detail the enormous effort that is put in to support them, as per cv1759's post above. As to the politicians and beancounters, the words Horses and Water come to mind. Pity though that the viewers, who paid for it, were largely denied the chance to see it, but then we're back to Beeb Central and its agenda I'm afraid.
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