It was watching this series that made me finally get off my backside and get my PPL. A well made and very enjoyable series.
I've got no problem whatsoever with any short-cuts the TV company may have made in order to get the series out - that's just the way TV works.
I have the series on DVD, but dare not watch it again because I just know I'll end up getting divorced when the other half finds out I've spent the kids' inheritance on a kit. Actually...