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David Simpson · 19th Apr 2019, 10:53 am

Obviously the BBC producers & researchers don't do enough to present technically correct info. Every aspect of Bell Laboratory's development in 1947, and the term "Crystal Triode" being used up to the early 50's, and then the term "Transfer Resistor" (transistor for short) becoming more common usage - - can be Googled easily enough. I'm surprised that Mark Stuckey didn't put them right prior to filming.
Me thinks that the production company & the BBC place more emphasis on the drippy way the experts treat the item owners, and the sad family history behind the item.
Then we have non - BBC programmes such as "Salvage Hunters" & "Wheeler Dealers" who are up front with their mercenary money making aspirations. Drew Pritchard, for all his faults, just has a "buy it cheap/tart it up/flog it quick" attitude to antique/vintage/collectable items. And his electrician follows correct regulation procedures regarding mains equipment's safety/testing/earthing.

Regards, David

19th Apr 2019, 10:53 am	#167
David Simpson Nonode Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Aberdeen, UK. Posts: 2,860	Re: BBC TV: The Repair Shop Obviously the BBC producers & researchers don't do enough to present technically correct info. Every aspect of Bell Laboratory's development in 1947, and the term "Crystal Triode" being used up to the early 50's, and then the term "Transfer Resistor" (transistor for short) becoming more common usage - - can be Googled easily enough. I'm surprised that Mark Stuckey didn't put them right prior to filming. Me thinks that the production company & the BBC place more emphasis on the drippy way the experts treat the item owners, and the sad family history behind the item. Then we have non - BBC programmes such as "Salvage Hunters" & "Wheeler Dealers" who are up front with their mercenary money making aspirations. Drew Pritchard, for all his faults, just has a "buy it cheap/tart it up/flog it quick" attitude to antique/vintage/collectable items. And his electrician follows correct regulation procedures regarding mains equipment's safety/testing/earthing. Regards, David