The Story of British Pathé - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

ianm · 19th Aug 2011, 9:56 am

Just discovered this via a link on the BBC News web site. It is described thus: Series which delves into film company British Pathe's treasure trove of images begins with the work of the buccaneering cameramen behind Pathe's newsreels.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...h_of_the_News/

It's one hour long and I've only just started to watch, but it looks like a fascinating piece. Enjoy!

dave walsh · 19th Aug 2011, 8:51 pm

Yes it's good and there are 3 more to come. Regardless of the temptation to spot period errors the new 50's drama The Hour [BBC2] has been good and there are vintage shots in Great Thinkers [BBC4 again]. What a resource this channel is and the BBC Board keep trying to scrap it. [having lost with 6 Music] The new Chairman announced that he doesn't watch TV! when he got the job. That was the same attitude 60 years ago-amazing!
Dave W

I wonder if anyone on here supplied hardware for the drama?

19th Aug 2011, 9:56 am	#1
ianm Hexode Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 341	The Story of British Pathé Just discovered this via a link on the BBC News web site. It is described thus: Series which delves into film company British Pathe's treasure trove of images begins with the work of the buccaneering cameramen behind Pathe's newsreels. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...h_of_the_News/ It's one hour long and I've only just started to watch, but it looks like a fascinating piece. Enjoy! __________________ Regards Ian McLaughlin, BVWS member

19th Aug 2011, 8:51 pm	#2
dave walsh Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ramsbottom (Nr Bury) Lancs or Bexhill (Nr Hastings) Sussex. Posts: 5,817	Re: The Story of British Pathé Yes it's good and there are 3 more to come. Regardless of the temptation to spot period errors the new 50's drama The Hour [BBC2] has been good and there are vintage shots in Great Thinkers [BBC4 again]. What a resource this channel is and the BBC Board keep trying to scrap it. [having lost with 6 Music] The new Chairman announced that he doesn't watch TV! when he got the job. That was the same attitude 60 years ago-amazing! Dave W I wonder if anyone on here supplied hardware for the drama?