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Great call... maybe someone on here who is a bit more savvy with the film/TV industry would know someone who do it justice? There has got to be someone... Worst case scenario... surely if its great TV like BoB the Americans would watch it themselves, like we did BoB? In which case, would we be able to secure the help, expertise and tools production team ?

Thanks Bexy... but its one of the best books I've ever read already! I totally agree with you about the book, its incredible and was an amazing insight into the and their 'laughing in the face of adversity' mentality. The bloke who joked about not being able to play cricket anymore, for example :-o It was incredible really and yes, it really does make you wonder the signficance of their role on DDay and whether it has been somewhat grossly underplayed in a sense - or buried under the avalanche of other stories that came out of that fateful day. I would happily give whatever support I could to campaign for the production of a British-made drama series like BoB...

It would be a shame if that were case. Surely we must have equal counterparts in producing quality drama? Having said, they are probably used to writing periodical dramas for women on Sundays and murder mysteries in sleepy villages We've definitely got a great pool of actors though

But I believe the left-wing of today is very different to the left-wing of yesteryear. Likewise, the Tories I'd imagine! Interesting though, nonetheless! It would appear the 'equivalent' to HBO would be our very own Sky according to this opinion... only skimmed this article so far as I'm at work.. http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009/feb/02/hbo-british-television-drama

Great post MOG and I totally agree with you regards to our national character in and some ways, it is part of our identity, too. I have no real fact or basis for my opinion but I wouldn't be surprised if someone did comission our own miniseries and it was branded as 'glorifying war' by someone with no grasp of the original BoB series and its message. Watching that series in some respects is a deterrent in itself, watching the veterans get choked up as they recall a painful memory. I think this is the 6th or 7th time I'll be watching the series over the years and I still fail to not be effected Any re-telling of our own BoB would have to happen soon though, I'd fear - or it'll be consigned to forever be a narrative series on the history, military channels...

I was watching that wonderful series once again last night and the thought occurred to me as to why a UK company has never attempted tell the story of any of our own military during one of the many recent conflicts? It's not as if we are short of heroes - this country has them in an abundance and I do believe that after all the books I have read, television shows I've watched that they too have a right to tell their story. That said, and budgeting issues aside, do you think the reluctance to produce any of our own war miniseries is not just down to the dilemma of funding but that we are too pre-concerned with 'glorifying' war? I am absolutely sure that a company somewhere could find the finance for such a venture (I mean, lets start dropping some that reality dancing/singing crap for a start) and a suitable story could be found if we really wanted to produce a show of BoB's magnitude - so what is stopping us? And, hypothetically speaking - if a TV miniseries (not a film!) were to be produced to tell a story from a particular conflict, what would be the best story to tell, in your opinion? Just wondered what your thoughts would be on this.

I'm still trying to work out as to why the least interesting status updates get more reaction than genuinely interesting or funny ones. Weird, strange, innernet people

Is it me or is Matthew Le God a seriously committed condescending fun-killer?

It's weird... I was reading a trilogy of books by John Birmingham which features a similar future weapon called 'Metal Storm' aboard modern navy warships. Thinking it was so far fetched, I googled it... and lo and behold, it was genuine :-o As for your question... sadly, I have no idea :-(

oi oi thats not a bad picture I just look at her though and think 'i bet she's got a deep, husky voice' and she likes that bikini

That is entirely possible, though I would need to find the time. Currently working on a comic-style sketch called 'Storrie-time' for those of you who missed it the first time round.... this was especially for Corp Ho:

Didn't have time to knock up a more 'professional' version with the contours of the badge etc but I'm glad its getting a few lols

Bradbury looks like a bit of curtain chomper, I agree but there is something very... womanly about her. Might be that camel toe sneaking into the shot :-)

top two for me, bottom two a big big no. as for pammy...surprising to some maybe, but i just don't find her attractive.

What is the exact date this match will take place? Or at least a rough date... if so, I will try to come back for it. I won't be attending trials so may have to settle for a place on the bench. :0( Worst case scenario, I could 'produce' the 'matchday programme' for as an extra source of revenue for charidee...

At least they will get a monkey petting zoo if MJ does purchase them :-(

This thread deserves resurrection, so I would therefore like to proclaim my undying love for the beautiful Davina McCall. 'Woof woof' indeed.

Davina and Cheryl for me, the rest can be punched and married simultaneously.

And of course, I remember you too. The good ol' days, dalek...

That is remarkably 'apt'

Good news for the Skates: http://www.rs.goal.com/en/news/1138/africans-in-europe/2010/02/02/1772954/birmingham-city-back-out-of-deal-with-lens-for-portsmouths-aruna- Considering their predicament, buying himself out of his current contract is very :-o

Oh ****, now its a problem for me. :-o Durrrr. Note to self... engage brain.

Which is a great idea in theory (in theory!), considering I am even ****ter now that I haven't played for a couple of years. Though I do envisage a return to vintage form after a few practice sessions and a dollop of personal motivation.

James Beattie, to an extent. Though given the chance and playing in the right teams, he always banged them in.