Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour

[Bonefish Blues]

You know when you think something is going to be a bit of a car crash and it's not, because it's both interesting and rather heartwarming? This is it

ETA
Oh arse, how do I edit the title? Bloody spellcheck

Edited by Bonefish Blues on Sunday 12th May 21:59

[Richtea1970]

Just thinking exactly the same.
If I saw that on the TV guide I’d give it a wide berth but having just channel hopped, came across it and found myself really enjoying it. Despite my preconceptions, they both seem like throughly nice blokes.

[SlimJim16v]

Yes, we watched it because they were in Venice. They were surprisingly good and entertaining.

[Bonefish Blues]

Nice review from the Guardian

https://amp.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/article/2...

[biggbn]

Recorded this as soon as I seen it advertised. Rylan has made a few very good bits of telly, the TNT documentary about growing up as a guy West Ham fan was bloody brilliant.

[biggbn]

Bonefish Blues said:

Nice review from the Guardian

https://amp.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/article/2...

Thanks, what a nice review!!

[Richtea1970]

biggbn said:

Recorded this as soon as I seen it advertised. Rylan has made a few very good bits of telly, the TNT documentary about growing up as a guy West Ham fan was bloody brilliant.

As a West Ham fan, I’d be interested in that. Do you know what it was called?

[Nethybridge]

In the vast arsenal of gay BBC presenters
I would have preferred Alan Carr, Susan Calman, Sue Perkins
or even beefy Claire Balding to have got this gig,

Clark and Rinder's archness needs some work,
the campness is forced, grating rather than endearing.

[biggbn]

Nethybridge said:

In the vast arsenal of gay BBC presenters
I would have preferred Alan Carr, Susan Calman, Sue Perkins
or even beefy Claire Balding to have got this gig,

Clark and Rinder's archness needs some work,
the campness is forced, grating rather than endearing.

Just watched the first episode, thought it was great TV and that they were very natural with each other and the experts and public.

[biggbn]

Richtea1970 said:

As a West Ham fan, I’d be interested in that. Do you know what it was called?

Homohobia, Football and Me. Not exclusively about West Ham, but well worth a watch

[Richtea1970]

biggbn said:

Richtea1970 said:

As a West Ham fan, I’d be interested in that. Do you know what it was called?

Homohobia, Football and Me. Not exclusively about West Ham, but well worth a watch

Thanks mate

[pork911]

Nethybridge said:

In the vast arsenal of gay BBC presenters
I would have preferred Alan Carr, Susan Calman, Sue Perkins
or even beefy Claire Balding to have got this gig,

Clark and Rinder's archness needs some work,
the campness is forced, grating rather than endearing.

Relevance?

[RichB]

Just watched episode 2 in Florence and I am really enjoying it. They are amusing and informative and like chalk and cheese! Episode 1 in Venice was good too...

[rallye101]

Other half tells me they're now an item! Not sure before, during or after...

[AlexRS2782]

rallye101 said:

Other half tells me they're now an item! Not sure before, during or after...

They're not - that's just what various celeb rags & papers have been peddling on social media since the series started.

Rylan even issued a statement on social media and referenced it in a recent podcast making it clear they're just very good friends and said it was sad he had to do that but felt he had to after a couple of gutter press tried doorstepping his mother last week trying to get info.

[Louis Balfour]

Bonefish Blues said:

You know when you think something is going to be a bit of a car crash and it's not, because it's both interesting and rather heartwarming? This is it

ETA
Oh arse, how do I edit the title? Bloody spellcheck

Edited by Bonefish Blues on Sunday 12th May 21:59

Just watching one of these and, yes, you are right.

[PT1984]

What excellent TV. Rylan is Rylan. But Rinder comes across as a completely different character. And the better for it. I would love to share a bottle of Barolo with these gents.

I learnt a great deal too. Which to me is good TV.

[abzmike]

Yes, enjoyed the shows very much. Interesting tours of the cities, not the usual sights, but some lesser known things to see and do. Entertaining chemistry between the hosts, got a fair bit below their public personas.

[Patio]

PT1984 said:

What excellent TV. Rylan is Rylan. But Rinder comes across as a completely different character. And the better for it. I would love to share a bottle of Barolo with these gents.

I learnt a great deal too. Which to me is good TV.

I never thought I'd say this, but I completely agree

They are both so different to what I expected and lovely guys

[Bonefish Blues]

Left me wanting more episodes which is a good sign. I predict another series as they cement their position as the UK's most unusual high art commentators!
I confess Rylan has completely changed my view of him, he's clearly a very bright guy indeed, and far from the one trick pony I'd thought.