Historical accuracy of films (Discovery Channel)

[JonRB]

Just a heads up to those interested in this sort of thing (as I am)

There is a new series starting on the Discovery Channel at 9pm tonight on the historical accuracy of various films, starting tonight with Saving Private Ryan

http://skyplustv.sky.com/tv-guide#/programme/detai...

The link also shows other times it is being shown in case you miss it.

[HedgehogFromHell]

Laid on my sofa with tea, biscuits and snacks ready for this since about 7pm, gotta love the discovery channel! Although "The end of the world 21 dec 2012" piece just now was pretty laughmaking.

[Crafty_]

IIRC Hanks came across the "real" story of the "Ryans" when working on Band Of Brothers with Ambrose.
http://napnuts.tripod.com/sprrealryan.htm

[JonRB]

Funnily enough the programme is just discussing the Niland brothers now.

[HedgehogFromHell]

Not bad for what it was i thought