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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2017 22:06:15 GMT
Happy 70th birthday to the biggest legend on the box.
I absolutely love the guy. He is the most unnatural and awkward presenter but his passion makes him completely watchable.
Long Weekend's is on all week on BBC2, well worth a watch.
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jan 4, 2017 22:09:54 GMT
Well said, saw this series first time round and watching it again. Hasn't lost anything.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2017 22:20:20 GMT
Well said, saw this series first time round and watching it again. Hasn't lost anything. I only saw the Vienna one first time round and thought it was superb then caught the Reykjavik last night which was incredible, been looking at flights ever since. It was really great telly tonight watching him mix with Berlin hipsters, such a simple idea for a series but done so well. Love the guy. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2017 22:29:17 GMT
Me and the missus have always watched his programmes from way back when his dog Chalky used to travel round the UK with him.
As you say he's never really looked comfortable in front of the camera but he somehow manages to get away with it. Our favourite series are the trip down the Canal du Midi in France, and his more recent trip round Spain in an old VW campervan.
The weekend breaks idea has been great but it has put us off visiting a couple of cities, Berlin being the one we liked least of all.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2017 23:11:54 GMT
Me and the missus have always watched his programmes from way back when his dog Chalky used to travel round the UK with him. As you say he's never really looked comfortable in front of the camera but he somehow manages to get away with it. Our favourite series are the trip down the Canal du Midi in France, and his more recent trip round Spain in an old VW campervan. The weekend breaks idea has been great but it has put us off visiting a couple of cities, Berlin being the one we liked least of all. I love the Spanish episodes too, as it's one of my favourite cuisines along with Indian so naturally loved the Indian series. I've seen an episode or two in Greece as well which was really enjoyable. Fair enough about Berlin, I think it's very much young person's city so might not be everyone's taste (not saying that applies to you) but he definitely did a good job in portraying it in its true light despite not being particularly young himself. Did you enjoy any of the Long Weekends? |
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jan 4, 2017 23:20:30 GMT
Well said, saw this series first time round and watching it again. Hasn't lost anything. I only saw the Vienna one first time round and thought it was superb then caught the Reykjavik last night which was incredible, been looking at flights ever since. It was really great telly tonight watching him mix with Berlin hipsters, such a simple idea for a series but done so well. Love the guy. Everything he did in Iceland was pure TV gold. The whole rancid fish bit was priceless. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2017 23:40:45 GMT
Most of Rick Stein's programmes are very watchable ....he took over Keith Floyd's mantle after Floyd abdicated and vowed never to work with David Pritchard ( the producer and director ) again ...Floyd became miffed with Stein consequently and didn't speak to him for years until shortly before his death , something that Rick Stein never really understood ...how very strange do people behave at times ?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2017 5:53:34 GMT
We really enjoyed the ones in Vienna, Bordeaux (love France anyway), and Madrid, and liked most of them really except Berlin, oh and the rancid fish in Iceland (yuk)) !
We really weren't too keen on some of the "cuisine" on offer on his recent series through Albania and Greece - very basic and a little too "rustic" for our palates, although we enjoyed the non-cookery parts of the series as it's always interesting to see real life in different countries rather than the tourist image.
His series in India was really good as well, in fact we enjoy them all. We'd like to see him do a road trip in the States to see what "real" food the Americans eat rather than the stuff you see on TV.
Going off at a tangent we also like the travel programmes by Simon Reeve as he alwags shows these sometimes seemingly idyllic locations warts and all. Michael Palin's travel progs were always enjoyable but he usually did the nice bits wherever he went. More recently I've also enjoyed watching Michael Portillo's railway journeys with his Bradshaw's guide, and also Chris Tarrant's Extreme Railway Journeys.
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jan 5, 2017 6:56:36 GMT
We really enjoyed the ones in Vienna, Bordeaux (love France anyway), and Madrid, and liked most of them really except Berlin, oh and the rancid fish in Iceland (yuk)) ! We really weren't too keen on some of the "cuisine" on offer on his recent series through Albania and Greece - very basic and a little too "rustic" for our palates, although we enjoyed the non-cookery parts of the series as it's always interesting to see real life in different countries rather than the tourist image. His series in India was really good as well, in fact we enjoy them all. We'd like to see him do a road trip in the States to see what "real" food the Americans eat rather than the stuff you see on TV. Going off at a tangent we also like the travel programmes by Simon Reeve as he alwags shows these sometimes seemingly idyllic locations warts and all. Michael Palin's travel progs were always enjoyable but he usually did the nice bits wherever he went. More recently I've also enjoyed watching Michael Portillo's railway journeys with his Bradshaw's guide, and also Chris Tarrant's Extreme Railway Journeys. You've named some good examples there, I try and make an effort to watch all of them, always entertaining. Chris Tarrant did a good job. |
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Post by Northy on Jan 5, 2017 10:44:04 GMT
watched it first time around but will be watching the Vienna one again as we are off to there in a few months time.
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Post by Bungalow Bill on Jan 5, 2017 17:52:56 GMT
watched it first time around but will be watching the Vienna one again as we are off to there in a few months time. Shithole |
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jan 5, 2017 19:11:41 GMT
watched it first time around but will be watching the Vienna one again as we are off to there in a few months time. Assume you've got it on now. Looking good. |
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Post by murphthesurf on Jan 5, 2017 19:17:12 GMT
watched it first time around but will be watching the Vienna one again as we are off to there in a few months time. Enjoy the pastry shops, Northy - they're fantastic!  |
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Post by harryburrows on Jan 5, 2017 19:18:43 GMT
watched it first time around but will be watching the Vienna one again as we are off to there in a few months time. Enjoy the pastry shops, Northy - they're fantastic! Give them a whirl northie |
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Post by murphthesurf on Jan 5, 2017 19:33:10 GMT
Oooooooo - there you go - Sachertorte! - I bet you had to do that when you were training, did you, 'Arry?  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2017 19:35:10 GMT
watched it first time around but will be watching the Vienna one again as we are off to there in a few months time. Me too, end of Feb..... |
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jan 5, 2017 19:43:38 GMT
I'm going to have a crack at that strudel.
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Post by harryburrows on Jan 5, 2017 19:45:47 GMT
Oooooooo - there you go - Sachertorte! - I bet you had to do that when you were training, did you, 'Arry? Many moons ago murph |
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Post by murphthesurf on Jan 5, 2017 19:56:53 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2017 20:07:34 GMT
Happy 70th birthday to the biggest legend on the box. I absolutely love the guy. He is the most unnatural and awkward presenter but his passion makes him completely watchable. Long Weekend's is on all week on BBC2, well worth a watch. Great watch loved it |
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Post by LL Cool Dave on Jan 5, 2017 20:41:45 GMT
Pretty sure he covered Oatcakes in one of his programmes once.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2017 21:00:50 GMT
Pretty sure he covered Oatcakes in one of his programmes once. Yes he did in his very early Food Heroes series where he and Chalky drove round the U.K. highlighting local delicacies and specialist produce. |
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Post by Northy on Jan 5, 2017 21:06:22 GMT
watched it first time around but will be watching the Vienna one again as we are off to there in a few months time. Shithole me or Vienna  |
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Post by Northy on Jan 5, 2017 21:06:58 GMT
watched it first time around but will be watching the Vienna one again as we are off to there in a few months time. Assume you've got it on now. Looking good. No, was out for a run (quite chilly) I'll download it, cheers. |
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Post by Northy on Jan 5, 2017 21:08:42 GMT
watched it first time around but will be watching the Vienna one again as we are off to there in a few months time. Enjoy the pastry shops, Northy - they're fantastic! already booked into city hall on the saturday evening for carb loading party, they have all that strudel stuff on |
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Post by Northy on Jan 5, 2017 21:10:01 GMT
watched it first time around but will be watching the Vienna one again as we are off to there in a few months time. Me too, end of Feb..... end of April, so a few tips please staying in the Intercontinental near to the botanic gardens and train station |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2017 21:18:12 GMT
end of April, so a few tips please staying in the Intercontinental near to the botanic gardens and train station Will do, we're at the Marriott which is pretty central by the looks of it. Been to Austria loads of times but never Vienna looking forward to it..... |
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Post by Northy on Jan 5, 2017 21:20:55 GMT
end of April, so a few tips please staying in the Intercontinental near to the botanic gardens and train station Will do, we're at the Marriott which is pretty central by the looks of it. Been to Austria loads of times but never Vienna looking forward to it..... i changed in vienna airport going to bologna last year, only time ive been, i was glad bologna was on his visits as well as thats a great little city for a short foodie and drinks break |
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Post by alansuddick on Jan 5, 2017 21:53:41 GMT
Me and the missus have always watched his programmes from way back when his dog Chalky used to travel round the UK with him. As you say he's never really looked comfortable in front of the camera but he somehow manages to get away with it. Our favourite series are the trip down the Canal du Midi in France, and his more recent trip round Spain in an old VW campervan. The weekend breaks idea has been great but it has put us off visiting a couple of cities, Berlin being the one we liked least of all. Dont let it put you off berlin mate, its a great place for a short break, and hertha is probably best football match experience ive ever had, and ive been to all the big european stadiums |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2017 22:24:13 GMT
end of April, so a few tips please staying in the Intercontinental near to the botanic gardens and train station Will do, we're at the Marriott which is pretty central by the looks of it. Been to Austria loads of times but never Vienna looking forward to it..... There is a sports bar in that hotel, I trekked across half the city on foot to get to watch the Spurs away match (2-2) last season only to be told there was no chance whilst the Bundesliga was on. There's an Irish bar around the corner which is actually better about a minute walk away should you be going on a game weekend. |
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