Dann
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I have to say, just like Jezza, cpt. Slow is extremely capable of hosting a show on his own, really like his style in the shows he does (especially James May's big ideas)
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I has to say, just like Jezza, cpt. Slow is extremely of hosting a show on his own, really like his style in the shows he does (especially James May's big ideas)
yes, what is this show about and where can i find it? watching this Space thing with him really has me interested.
http://www.open2.net/jamesmay/index.html
It's on The Box if you have an account:
http://thebox.bz/main.php
The Pirate Bay if you don't:
http://thepiratebay.org/search/james mays big ideas/0/99/0
I've seen it on someones ftp here on Final Gear
http://forums.finalgear.com/ftp-threads/
And finally it was posted to usenet 128 days ago to alt.binaries.tvseries
http://www.binsearch.info/?q=james+mays+big+ideas&max=250&adv_age=300&server=
You'll need access to a premium newserver to get that.
Just watched both eps....simply amazing, brilliant, breathtaking, awe-inspiring, emotional, unbelievable, inspiring, and every other positive adjective in the English language.
James May is just a brilliant presenter. It seems like any topic he covers can draw you in and never let you go; that's how I felt watching this moon/space program...
(as an aside)if Cabi still watches this thread, if I can ask, are you a native of the Philippines? Either way, well done mate and thank you for your years of service to the U.S.
yes, after watching the Moon/space thing i was inspired to watch more of his work. i am currently watching james mays big idea ep1 and so far its really cool. im sad that it took le untill today to see his talent outside of TG.
P.S. i changes my avatar just for you.
hahaha....nice....but not nice that ur Rays are beating us in tonight's game
BTW, you do know his son works for the Rays as a field reporter, Todd Kalas.
Honestly? I thought it was a bit messy - the U-2 flight, in particular, didn't really have anything to do with the Moon, and it might have been better to make "Edge of Space" a full hour and just incorporate the relevant material from "...on the Moon" into it.`
UMMM....
They did a BBC4 show going into great detail behind the U2 flight (James May at the edge of space) - it is still on the iplayer if you are quick. That Pilot was extremely impressive.
UK only I am afraid with this link - sorry:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00lc5ph/James_May_at_the_Edge_of_Space/
Just watched both eps....simply amazing, brilliant, breathtaking, awe-inspiring, emotional, unbelievable, inspiring, and every other positive adjective in the English language.
James May is just a brilliant presenter. It seems like any topic he covers can draw you in and never let you go; that's how I felt watching this moon/space program...
(as an aside)if Cabi still watches this thread, if I can ask, are you a native of the Philippines? Either way, well done mate and thank you for your years of service to the U.S.
Honestly? I thought it was a bit messy - the U-2 flight, in particular, didn't really have anything to do with the Moon, and it might have been better to make "Edge of Space" a full hour and just incorporate the relevant material from "...on the Moon" into it.`
He does have a point though...
Flying that high for any civilian is a huge privilege, and the views up there from the U-2 were indeed amazing. However, as far as documentaries go, this one seemed to struggle to find a focus and overall didn't provide much information.
I would have liked to see more background and history on the U-2 and stuff. Overall it just seemed a little rushed, and I still don't know why there was two different episodes after having seen both.
In my opinion, and it's just that, as far as the documentary itself goes this is one of James' weaker ones. I enjoyed Big Ideas and 20th Century a lot more, though I guess it's a bit unfair to compare them since this is a one episode deal it seems.
Basically this was like a good American documentary... entertaining to watch but you don't really walk away any more knowledgeable. One thing I've personally come to love about BBC documentaries is that you tend to learn quite a bit of stuff if you can be arsed to remember it all.
I've finally been able to watch and all I can say is what a wonderful pair of programs!.
The BBC needs to find a way to let the rest of the world watch these shows without pilfering them from the internet. A region 1 ntsc dvd on Amazon would be a good start. I'd even put up with the program being re-scored, though the music on this was very lovely. I even managed not to cringe at the Zeppelin.
LindenChase : thanks for the links to the interviews.
Cabi : I enjoyed your contributions to the programs, especially the $2 bill. Thanks very much and welcome to the Top Gear cult.
Because this deserves (IMO) to be in huge letters...
EPIC!
I was left with a huge grin on my face.
And some added applause for Cabi!
just watched it one more time. I'm stunned. Again. I've even pre-ordered the DVD now
And Cabi, you are now my hero, and I want to do what you do. (Good thing I'm joining the Norwegian Air Forces next year )
only just got round to watching it today. have to agree with Susie and say that it really did steal quite abit of the spotlight from Top Gear.
James May's best show to date, wish there were more episodes, thought there were thanks to radio times site it having 1/7 written.
Cabi you have one of the most awesome jobs in the world, complete with the most amazing views. How did you because a pilot of the U2 plane? What other plane have flown too?
Cabi, I am sharing this knowledge as someone who literally figured it out herself 2 days ago (after several months of failure) to someone who is beyond kind in tolerating our endless questions. This forum has a feature where you can quote multiple posts in a single reply. To do this:
In reply-you-want #1 click the "multi" button at the bottom right
In reply-you-want #2 do the same
etc etc etc
In reply-you-want #LAST simply click "quote"
This will bring you to the advanced reply page where you can intersperse your answer with the appropriate reply (if that makes any sense at all). I know it's saved ME a lot of headache. I hope it's helpful. Oh, and I'm jealous of your job too.
It takes a minimum of 1500 hrs flying jets to interview for the program. You interview 1 week with all the "Big-Wigs" and then you have to demonstrate that you can actually land the aircraft (consistently) over 3 sorties... here's what training landings look like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eamnTyfkUBY&feature=related
Cabi~
ps...this video compiled by "Meat" - My mobile officer in the James May program.
Referee: are you one of the producers?
It takes a minimum of 1500 hrs flying jets to interview for the program. You interview 1 week with all the "Big-Wigs" and then you have to demonstrate that you can actually land the aircraft (consistently) over 3 sorties... here's what training landings look like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eamnTyfkUBY&feature=related
Cabi~
ps...this video compiled by "Meat" - My mobile officer in the James May program.