Good programme, but always annoyed when the director invents jeopardy in these shows. The subject matter and the sideburns are enough to make a very entertaining hour of television, there is no need for the blokish voice over to try to persuade us that there is a danger he misses his train and the entire trip is scuppered.
'Guy in India'
- Thread starter Richard A Thackeray
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The reason I asked is the in the book 2 friends of ours are mentioned, they both say he is the same on and off screen.
Lullabelle
Banana
- Location
- Midlands UK
India does not look the slightest bit appealing, filthy, polluted, very poor hygiene. I am sure the entire country isn't like that but this is the only side of India that is shown on the telly.
Sounds like bits of the county I live in, which happens to be the same as Guy does.
Elybazza61
Guru
Yep,met him once at Snetterton and came across exactly as he does on TV.
numbnuts
Legendary Member
- Location
- Gone over the hill and far away
I watched it last night I enjoyed it
- Location
- Somewhere wet & hilly in NW England.
Seems to be the way of these types of shows - every single little decision or event is portrayed as impending doom.
I also hate shows that have to do a little mini-digest of the 'show so far' after a three minute advert break. Just ib case you forgot I suppose.
- Location
- Somewhere wet & hilly in NW England.
I recorded it and watched it last night - fairly enjoyable but lightweight really.
I think he has a lot more to offer tbh. Same as the 'Speed' series - good but really left you wanting a lot more.
My guess is he will get over-exposed during his 15 Minutes and will be terminally boring in a few years time.
I think he has a lot more to offer tbh. Same as the 'Speed' series - good but really left you wanting a lot more.
My guess is he will get over-exposed during his 15 Minutes and will be terminally boring in a few years time.
nickyboy
Norven Mankey
- Location
- You want hills? We got hills
I've not watched any of his programs before so didn't know what to expect. India looked really interesting but I was put off by his repeated comparison of what he saw with how it would be in UK. The electrical wiring, the way they made trucks, the way they fit tyres, the way they package motorbikes.
It's another country, they do things differently there, often in really innovative ways. I'll give it a try again next week, see if it improves
It's another country, they do things differently there, often in really innovative ways. I'll give it a try again next week, see if it improves
derrick
The Glue that binds us together.
- Location
- On the edge of London
Enjoyed that, but then i like all of what he does.
mikeee
Well-Known Member
- Location
- City of Culture
I propose a CC ride around Delhi, with massive kudos awarded to anyone who hasn't been knocked off after an hour!!!
