People like us - BBC 24/6/01
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Hey chihuahua - I've just shown your post to some mates and they p1ssed themselves. However, one of my non flying mates wants reassuring that someone as stupid as you is not let near a cockpit - so please put the whole travelling public at ease and confirm asap.
Cheers, Finky.
Cheers, Finky.
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Mrs NorthernSky and I laughed ourselves daft over this (and the preceding programme about the East End pub), and I'm delighted to bring you all great news!
Lots of good telly series start out on Radio 4, and 'People Like Us' is one of them. In the radio series, there was an 'airline pilot' episode, and the great news is that (i) it was as hilarious as the TV episode (though it's very different), and (ii) the series is available on cassette tape through the good old BBC.
Briefly, the twist on the radio version is that it's the w**ld's fa***rite airline, and the aircraft turns out to be very definitely under the command of the CSD.
Please, please, invest in a copy of the tape, and show the BBC that whilst TV can make you laugh, radio is the 'Theatre of the Mind', and can be twenty times funnier.....
And Chihuahua, just be grateful that you cocked up here and not at 1500ft on the approach.
For those of us who missed it, can anyone post Chihuahua's orginal missive?
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'Brighten my Northern Sky' Nick Drake R.I.P.
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Lots of good telly series start out on Radio 4, and 'People Like Us' is one of them. In the radio series, there was an 'airline pilot' episode, and the great news is that (i) it was as hilarious as the TV episode (though it's very different), and (ii) the series is available on cassette tape through the good old BBC.
Briefly, the twist on the radio version is that it's the w**ld's fa***rite airline, and the aircraft turns out to be very definitely under the command of the CSD.
Please, please, invest in a copy of the tape, and show the BBC that whilst TV can make you laugh, radio is the 'Theatre of the Mind', and can be twenty times funnier.....
And Chihuahua, just be grateful that you cocked up here and not at 1500ft on the approach.
For those of us who missed it, can anyone post Chihuahua's orginal missive?
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'Brighten my Northern Sky' Nick Drake R.I.P.
[This message has been edited by NorthernSky (edited 25 June 2001).]
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Just like to agree with Mr. & Mrs. NorthernSky. The radio broadcast of a day in the life of an airline pilot was even funnier. First broadcast on 2 August 1997. Available on cassette from the BBC Radio Collection. People Like Us 2. If your local shop does not have it, you can order quoting ISBN 0-563-55825-3. This also includes a day in the life of; a policeman, a photographer and an estate agent. All of them are good but you have to listen carefully for all the nuances. Highly reccommended!.
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This link goes straight to the BBC online shop's page for "People Like Us 2" which is £9.99 + p&p.
http://www.bbcshop.com/bbc_shop/product.asp?pf%5Fid=0563558253 &shop=bbc&mscssid=93G9ANR7DAS92NG60002U40F6N9627B1
I just had to order it straight away. If it's half as good as the TV show Sunday night it'll be worth every penny. I'll also be paying my first visit to BBC Choice tomorrow. The TV version's going to become a cult. The 'Spinal Tap' of the aviation world!
Check power... (to the VCR that is!)
Sorry chihuahua, but someone out there must have your original post cached in their browser's history files. So come on everybody... Please check it out and do the decent thing (i.e. cut and paste) so that others may share the mirth you have enjoyed.
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http://www.bbcshop.com/bbc_shop/product.asp?pf%5Fid=0563558253 &shop=bbc&mscssid=93G9ANR7DAS92NG60002U40F6N9627B1
I just had to order it straight away. If it's half as good as the TV show Sunday night it'll be worth every penny. I'll also be paying my first visit to BBC Choice tomorrow. The TV version's going to become a cult. The 'Spinal Tap' of the aviation world!
Check power... (to the VCR that is!)
Sorry chihuahua, but someone out there must have your original post cached in their browser's history files. So come on everybody... Please check it out and do the decent thing (i.e. cut and paste) so that others may share the mirth you have enjoyed.
[This message has been edited by beaver eager (edited 26 June 2001).]
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Just watched it again - definitely brilliant.
So brilliant that I've had to change my signature.
Loved this bit...
"Yes, we eat exactly the same food as the passengers, but Paul and I aren't allowed to have the same meal."
"What about the Cabin Crew?"
"Same thing applies really, we're not both allowed to have the same one."
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Climbing at an R.A.T.E. of 1.53 vertical seconds per foot of thrust!
So brilliant that I've had to change my signature.
Loved this bit...
"Yes, we eat exactly the same food as the passengers, but Paul and I aren't allowed to have the same meal."
"What about the Cabin Crew?"
"Same thing applies really, we're not both allowed to have the same one."
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Climbing at an R.A.T.E. of 1.53 vertical seconds per foot of thrust!
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And what about:
"I think Erica's worked with Paul before, I think she's done Barcelona with him"
"Right but you're saying that's not typical?"
"Well I don't know, you'll have to ask her"
And
"Erica could I have a coke please?"
"Errrr she's just giving Paul one.......Ooh, no."
Classic stuff.
"I think Erica's worked with Paul before, I think she's done Barcelona with him"
"Right but you're saying that's not typical?"
"Well I don't know, you'll have to ask her"
And
"Erica could I have a coke please?"
"Errrr she's just giving Paul one.......Ooh, no."
Classic stuff.