Guy Martin -The Great Escape!
Discussion
What took the daring do away from the stunt somewhat was that John Leyton who was in the film stating that various cast members including Charles Branson and himself successfully completed the stunt after filming had stopped, presumably with little or no practice/training.
Interesting program but I struggled with two hours, in fact I watched it in two halves.
Interesting program but I struggled with two hours, in fact I watched it in two halves.
V8covin said:
Seemed like a pretty easy stunt in the end
Yep, the more I think about it, it’s obvious they overlooked the minor detail that Hilts not clearing the second fence in the film was more to do with the script and storyline than the difficulty of the jump or the limitations of the bike.8ft for a 1200cc is a doddle.
Edited by anonymous-user on Tuesday 10th December 14:17
I think the fact that various members of the cast had a go at the same jump just shows a different attitude to risk and danger back then 
Back in 1990 we were doing a morning breakfast style show on a music channel. Normally studio based but as it was a nice day the presenter, Chris Evans, wanted to do it outside on the road in front of the studio. It was a cul de sac.
We shifted the set outside and cables for cameras and sound. Then we had ourselves driving through shot in our own cars, wheel spinning and knocking over piles of boxes.
This week I'm still in discussion about what type of rubber mat to lay over cables in studio so dozy guests, or crew, don't trip
Back in 1990 we were doing a morning breakfast style show on a music channel. Normally studio based but as it was a nice day the presenter, Chris Evans, wanted to do it outside on the road in front of the studio. It was a cul de sac.
We shifted the set outside and cables for cameras and sound. Then we had ourselves driving through shot in our own cars, wheel spinning and knocking over piles of boxes.
This week I'm still in discussion about what type of rubber mat to lay over cables in studio so dozy guests, or crew, don't trip
croyde said:
I think the fact that various members of the cast had a go at the same jump just shows a different attitude to risk and danger back then
The classic example of "wot elf n'safety ?" depicted on the telly must surely be John Noakes' climb up Nelson's Column - no ropes, no harness, no hard hat, no nothing. Mind you a hard hat wouldn't have been much help if he had taken a tumble.ZymoTech said:
The classic example of "wot elf n'safety ?" depicted on the telly must surely be John Noakes' climb up Nelson's Column - no ropes, no harness, no hard hat, no nothing. Mind you a hard hat wouldn't have been much help if he had taken a tumble.
It was okay, he was wearing huge bell bottoms and could have floated gently to earth had he needed to.Enjoyed it, but my word it was padded out. I didn't mind the history side as it was fascinating and I didn't know too much about the real Stalag Luft iii.
Only thing I didn't like was the professional that was essentially Guy's Mentor was a bit off/odd he seemed unnecessarily angry/intense/overbearing etc. Can't put my exact finger on it but I just found him unlikeable lol. The jump in the end was a bit of a damp squib. Fair play on doing it but it could have easily been an hour WITH adverts and still feel padded out.
Only thing I didn't like was the professional that was essentially Guy's Mentor was a bit off/odd he seemed unnecessarily angry/intense/overbearing etc. Can't put my exact finger on it but I just found him unlikeable lol. The jump in the end was a bit of a damp squib. Fair play on doing it but it could have easily been an hour WITH adverts and still feel padded out.
FrenchCarFan said:
Enjoyed it, but my word it was padded out. I didn't mind the history side as it was fascinating and I didn't know too much about the real Stalag Luft iii.
Only thing I didn't like was the professional that was essentially Guy's Mentor was a bit off/odd he seemed unnecessarily angry/intense/overbearing etc. Can't put my exact finger on it but I just found him unlikeable lol. The jump in the end was a bit of a damp squib. Fair play on doing it but it could have easily been an hour WITH adverts and still feel padded out.
It beat me in the end and I had to go to bed before the denouement.Only thing I didn't like was the professional that was essentially Guy's Mentor was a bit off/odd he seemed unnecessarily angry/intense/overbearing etc. Can't put my exact finger on it but I just found him unlikeable lol. The jump in the end was a bit of a damp squib. Fair play on doing it but it could have easily been an hour WITH adverts and still feel padded out.
Cantaloupe said:
I had to wince when I heard they dug the POW escape tunnels in the nuddie.
The prospect of 6 months digging a tunnel with your mates' sweaty butt and balls in yer face, I'd rather take my
chances and try and trampoline over the fence.
You wear underpants under your pyjamas dont you!The prospect of 6 months digging a tunnel with your mates' sweaty butt and balls in yer face, I'd rather take my
chances and try and trampoline over the fence.
Cantaloupe said:
I had to wince when I heard they dug the POW escape tunnels in the nuddie.
The prospect of 6 months digging a tunnel with your mates' sweaty butt and balls in yer face, I'd rather take my
chances and try and trampoline over the fence.
It’s ok, they said ‘no homo’ beforehand. The prospect of 6 months digging a tunnel with your mates' sweaty butt and balls in yer face, I'd rather take my
chances and try and trampoline over the fence.
Stay in a Nazi POW camp or take a risk which involves a little bit of nudity for your freedom, I can see why the choice would be tough.
Crossflow Kid said:
Bright Halo said:
The fake barbed wire was very convincing. I bet they used the real thing for the actual film.
Seem to recall reading somewhere that the old school special effect for barbed wire was little jagged lumps of cork threaded on to string.Gassing Station | TV, Film, Video Streaming & Radio | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff