Great Japanese Railway Journeys
Discussion
Virgin guide indicates there being 20 episodes for the full run - as usual they're spread over 5 days and 4 weeks in total.
First 15 episodes / 3 weeks are based in Japan and the final 5 episodes / 1 week are based in South Korea.
Episodes are uploaded in the same way as previous serious on iPlayer - all 5 episodes for the 1st week are available on the Monday. The next 5 follow in the same way in week 2, then week 3, etc.
First 15 episodes / 3 weeks are based in Japan and the final 5 episodes / 1 week are based in South Korea.
Episodes are uploaded in the same way as previous serious on iPlayer - all 5 episodes for the 1st week are available on the Monday. The next 5 follow in the same way in week 2, then week 3, etc.
Edited by AlexRS2782 on Thursday 16th April 00:06
AlexRS2782 said:
Virgin guide indicates there being 20 episodes for the full run - as usual they're spread over 5 days and 4 weeks in total.
First 15 episodes / 3 weeks are based in Japan and the final 5 episodes / 1 week are based in South Korea.
Episodes are uploaded in the same way as previous serious on iPlayer - all 5 episodes for the 1st week are available on the Monday. The next 5 follow in the same way in week 2, then week 3, etc.
Thanks for clearing that up,appreciated.First 15 episodes / 3 weeks are based in Japan and the final 5 episodes / 1 week are based in South Korea.
Episodes are uploaded in the same way as previous serious on iPlayer - all 5 episodes for the 1st week are available on the Monday. The next 5 follow in the same way in week 2, then week 3, etc.
Edited by AlexRS2782 on Thursday 16th April 00:06
Thoroughly enjoying this as per most of Michael's programmes. He always seems so genuinely interested in everyone he meets.
I'm just back from a couple of weeks in Japan, and it's the most amazing place I've ever been - the culture is fascinating, and completely different to anything I've experienced before, and he's showing a lot of it, particularly the care that everyone seems to put into everything from maintaining the trains to making exquisite food. Can't wait to go back and see more!
I'm just back from a couple of weeks in Japan, and it's the most amazing place I've ever been - the culture is fascinating, and completely different to anything I've experienced before, and he's showing a lot of it, particularly the care that everyone seems to put into everything from maintaining the trains to making exquisite food. Can't wait to go back and see more!
Gin and Ultrasonic said:
Thoroughly enjoying this as per most of Michael's programmes. He always seems so genuinely interested in everyone he meets.
I'm just back from a couple of weeks in Japan, and it's the most amazing place I've ever been - the culture is fascinating, and completely different to anything I've experienced before, and he's showing a lot of it, particularly the care that everyone seems to put into everything from maintaining the trains to making exquisite food. Can't wait to go back and see more!
We just done the same and fully agree with your observations. Was great seeing Michael's reaction to some of the same things we experienced. Thought he'd enjoy the octopus balls more than he seemed to - ones we had were next level good.I'm just back from a couple of weeks in Japan, and it's the most amazing place I've ever been - the culture is fascinating, and completely different to anything I've experienced before, and he's showing a lot of it, particularly the care that everyone seems to put into everything from maintaining the trains to making exquisite food. Can't wait to go back and see more!
Ezra said:
Gin and Ultrasonic said:
Thoroughly enjoying this as per most of Michael's programmes. He always seems so genuinely interested in everyone he meets.
I'm just back from a couple of weeks in Japan, and it's the most amazing place I've ever been - the culture is fascinating, and completely different to anything I've experienced before, and he's showing a lot of it, particularly the care that everyone seems to put into everything from maintaining the trains to making exquisite food. Can't wait to go back and see more!
We just done the same and fully agree with your observations. Was great seeing Michael's reaction to some of the same things we experienced. Thought he'd enjoy the octopus balls more than he seemed to - ones we had were next level good.I'm just back from a couple of weeks in Japan, and it's the most amazing place I've ever been - the culture is fascinating, and completely different to anything I've experienced before, and he's showing a lot of it, particularly the care that everyone seems to put into everything from maintaining the trains to making exquisite food. Can't wait to go back and see more!
I've never watched this before. But I was pointed it out by my parents who've been watching him for years. I like Portillo. he was always excellent on "This Week"
Its obviously light TV, but I find it odd for some reason. Obviously the "walking past the camera looking into the distance" bits look weird. He should be talking to camera.
I suspect as well that the jump cuts where he's having conversations with the various locals, which are translated off screen, makes it feel disjointed.
And its a minor thing and definitely a "me" problem.
I wonder whether the local "fixer" they used was as good say, as the one that James May used when he went to Japan for his travel show. But he says "arigato" but never the "gozaimasu" bit. A decent guide would have corrected him early doors. And also probably furnished him with a few other phrases, "Ohayo gozaimasu" being an easy one (good morning)
I dont think he's insincere. He's being very polite as you'd expect. It just feels like the BBC didn't put in as much effort as they should have. I'll still watch it of course
Its obviously light TV, but I find it odd for some reason. Obviously the "walking past the camera looking into the distance" bits look weird. He should be talking to camera.
I suspect as well that the jump cuts where he's having conversations with the various locals, which are translated off screen, makes it feel disjointed.
And its a minor thing and definitely a "me" problem.
I wonder whether the local "fixer" they used was as good say, as the one that James May used when he went to Japan for his travel show. But he says "arigato" but never the "gozaimasu" bit. A decent guide would have corrected him early doors. And also probably furnished him with a few other phrases, "Ohayo gozaimasu" being an easy one (good morning)
I dont think he's insincere. He's being very polite as you'd expect. It just feels like the BBC didn't put in as much effort as they should have. I'll still watch it of course
BunkMoreland said:
. It just feels like the BBC didn't put in as much effort as they should have. I'll still watch it of course
I thought that his Spain programmes were excellent ( for obvious reasons ) , but from what I've seen of the Japanseries so far and comparing it with my own limited experience of the country, I feel that it's been poorly researched.
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