James May's 20th Century

AZZA · July 21st, 2008, 3:24 AM

Been watching this on UKTV History, have to say im not usually a fan of these shows but Captain Slow makes it so much more interesting images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Anyone else like it?

Seasonone · July 21st, 2008, 3:50 AM

Is there a new series?

LindenChase · July 21st, 2008, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Seasonone

Is there a new series?

The one they are showing now on the UK Histroy channel is the old one. But James is working on a new science series, see the James May's Big Idea thread.

Shawn · July 21st, 2008, 11:25 AM

I've seen it and liked it a lot... James has a great knack for presenting anything. Just look at the evidence - he's done great series on cars, wine, toys, etc...

In this series I feel like he does miss some important things from the 20th century, but then again it is James May's 20th century. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

upyourego · July 21st, 2008, 8:12 PM

Yeah I just got the DVD and I'm loving watching it all again - it was a great series and Big Ideas looks like a top show as well.

Also can't wait for the next Oz and James going around the UK.

Interesting note on the DVD - although it's a BBC show with BBC logo all over it - it's an ITV DVD with the ITV logo on the edge.

Cobol74 · July 21st, 2008, 9:34 PM

Why, any reason for it?

upyourego · July 21st, 2008, 10:08 PM

I think ITV Productions had the distribution contract even though it was a BBC show. In fact I think it may have been produced by ITV Productions and the Open University for the BBC.

It's not unusual a LOT of shows are made by ITV (was Granada) Productions for the BBC.

edkwon · July 24th, 2008, 4:12 AM

I've watched this series over and over, love it.

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Originally Posted by Shawn

I've seen it and liked it a lot... James has a great knack for presenting anything. Just look at the evidence - he's done great series on cars, wine, toys, etc...

In this series I feel like he does miss some important things from the 20th century, but then again it is James May's 20th century. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Definitely, he's quoted on Chris Evan's radio interview as saying the show is 'an unashamedly personal view of science and technology of the 20th century' with all his favorite bits emphasized.

He gets the disclaimer out early that its not a comprehensive review, just the parts he wants to talk about.

I love his review of the UK Model T Ford, its a great compliment to Clarkson's really distasteful review of it on Top Gear.

Censport · July 28th, 2008, 11:18 PM

Wish I could find torrents for this show... images/smilies/cry.gif

LindenChase · July 29th, 2008, 6:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Censport

Wish I could find torrents for this show... images/smilies/cry.gif

Their is a dvd out, but I'm not sure if that's of any use to you since you're in the States and the format/region might be wrong.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/James-Mays-2...7309924&sr=8-2

Shawn · July 29th, 2008, 9:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Censport

Wish I could find torrents for this show... images/smilies/cry.gif

I find it hard to believe there are no remaining active torrents for this show. But if you're having no luck, check out the FTP forum and download the episodes from there.

turbo lag · July 29th, 2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Censport

Wish I could find torrents for this show... images/smilies/cry.gif

I downloaded it about 2 months back, pretty fast as well. There is an active torrent, search Mininova for "James May". It's about 1.64GB pack with all the episodes...

Censport · July 29th, 2008, 3:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LindenChase

Their is a dvd out, but I'm not sure if that's of any use to you since you're in the States and the format/region might be wrong.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/James-Mays-2...7309924&sr=8-2

Actually, I've got an all-region DVD player. (One of the many bonuses that comes with dating Asian women. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

) Thanks for the tip!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn

I find it hard to believe there are no remaining active torrents for this show. But if you're having no luck, check out the FTP forum and download the episodes from there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbo lag

I downloaded it about 2 months back, pretty fast as well. There is an active torrent, search Mininova for "James May". It's about 1.64GB pack with all the episodes...

I'll do a search tonight, thanks. Hopefully that'll hold me over until Amazon gets my DVD across "the pond".

TechZ · July 29th, 2008, 4:23 PM

It was a really well presented show, the entire TG cast present quite well.

edkwon · July 30th, 2008, 6:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Censport

Wish I could find torrents for this show... images/smilies/cry.gif

how hard were you trying to search, theres a torrent for the whole series on mininova

http://www.mininova.org/tor/974267

Censport · July 30th, 2008, 9:28 PM

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Originally Posted by edkwon

how hard were you trying to search, theres a torrent for the whole series on mininova

http://www.mininova.org/tor/974267

I was just searching the FinalGear site. I've ordered it from Amazon UK, so I'll have it soon.

edkwon · August 6th, 2008, 5:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Censport

I was just searching the FinalGear site. I've ordered it from Amazon UK, so I'll have it soon.

you sure the DVDs aren't in PAL format, or do you have a multi-region DVD player that is PAL capable?

Shawn · August 6th, 2008, 6:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edkwon

you sure the DVDs aren't in PAL format, or do you have a multi-region DVD player that is PAL capable?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Censport

Actually, I've got an all-region DVD player. (One of the many bonuses that comes with dating Asian women. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

) Thanks for the tip!

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upyourego VIP Joined: Nov 12th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Jersey, Channel Islands, UK Age: 28 Posts: 1,141 Car: Never learnt to drive Rep Power: 41	I think ITV Productions had the distribution contract even though it was a BBC show. In fact I think it may have been produced by ITV Productions and the Open University for the BBC. It's not unusual a LOT of shows are made by ITV (was Granada) Productions for the BBC. __________________ --------- Ryan Morrison howtobeageek.net

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TechZ Captain Internet Joined: Dec 19th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Bahrain Age: 25 Posts: 2,921 Car: Audi TT '08 Rep Power: 200	It was a really well presented show, the entire TG cast present quite well. __________________ techzonline.net

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Seasonone Joined: Jun 30th, 2008 Last Online: March 22nd, 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon USA Age: 25 Posts: 958 Car: RB25 "silvia" Rep Power: 29	Is there a new series?

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Shawn Lexus? Oh shi- Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: July 30th, 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 24 Posts: 11,026 Car: '07 Boring Poseur Mobile Rep Power: 134	I've seen it and liked it a lot... James has a great knack for presenting anything. Just look at the evidence - he's done great series on cars, wine, toys, etc... In this series I feel like he does miss some important things from the 20th century, but then again it is James May's 20th century.

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