Michael Portillo Railway Journeys - his jackets?
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I thought it was funny when he was in Vienna in his red jacket and cream trousers. A tram passed in the background and its livery was in the same colours he was wearing!
I do enjoy the programme but I wish he would put that bloody book down for a minute instead of having to be seen carrying it in every shot. Maybe the person who carrys his jackets around could have it for a bit.
And I thought the orange trousers were bad until I seen him in the bright pink ones.
I do enjoy the programme but I wish he would put that bloody book down for a minute instead of having to be seen carrying it in every shot. Maybe the person who carrys his jackets around could have it for a bit.
And I thought the orange trousers were bad until I seen him in the bright pink ones.
Escort3500 said:
Never cared much for his politics, but he's a really engaging chap in these programmes and really gets the best out of the people he meets. And his jackets have become his trademark now. Top bloke.
Very much my feelings too. I've enjoyed all of his rail programmes, although I must admit to preferring the European ones. A few of the destinations have given me food for thought for some trips (although probably flying/by motorbike). And as others have said, programming like this is the very essence of the BBC.While I'm at it, are the Hairy Bikers releasing a DVD of their recent series? Think it was called 'Northern Exposure', and followed them round the Baltic.
Tony2or4 said:
Agreed. I particularly like the fact that he's an excellent listener: gives people the chance to say their piece, while he looks interested, and doesn't interrupt.
This is his real skill. He made a documentary about 5 years ago or so, Death of a School Friend, about the suicide of a lad he was friends with, Gary Findon, back in the late 60s. Absolutely brilliant, very moving. Unfortunately I can't find it on You Tube, as I wouldn't mind watching it again. Yep, really enjoyed these, especiallly the Mallorca bit at the end, i still cant get my head around it though as i loathed him as a cross between Tory boy and Tim nice but dim during his politician days. He just comes accros as an amiable and interesting bloke, funny what the press can do to your impression of people...
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