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Post by pretzel on May 31, 2018 21:23:53 GMT
Anyone else been following this? Historian Bettany Hughes has been truly outstanding throughout  |
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2018 21:27:01 GMT
I've not taken my eyes off her !
Really interesting programme as well. I went to Pompeii on my hols about 10 days ago. It's an amazing place, and huge.
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Post by Dutchpeter on May 31, 2018 22:08:20 GMT
I've not taken my eyes off her ! Really interesting programme as well. I went to Pompeii on my hols about 10 days ago. It's an amazing place, and huge. Yes, amazing and huge. I concur (ahem). |
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2018 22:22:21 GMT
I've not taken my eyes off her ! Really interesting programme as well. I went to Pompeii on my hols about 10 days ago. It's an amazing place, and huge. Yes, amazing and huge. I concur (ahem). Yeah, and Pompeii's not bad either   |
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Post by harryburrows on May 31, 2018 22:33:35 GMT
Just watched it , brilliant John Sargent is good too
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Post by Northy on Jun 1, 2018 4:38:30 GMT
Yes been watching it, been a good mini documentary series so far.
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Post by BuzzB on Jun 1, 2018 7:14:23 GMT
I've not taken my eyes off her ! Really interesting programme as well. I went to Pompeii on my hols about 10 days ago. It's an amazing place, and huge. Deeside, we are off to Sorrento in July and Pompeii is obviously on our list of places to go. In your experience is it better to book trips when we get there or before we go do it online? Also did you use the trains at all , we are planning an overnighted in Rome. Sorry for all the questions just trying to get a few tips 👍😎 |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2018 8:01:35 GMT
I've not taken my eyes off her ! Really interesting programme as well. I went to Pompeii on my hols about 10 days ago. It's an amazing place, and huge. Deeside, we are off to Sorrento in July and Pompeii is obviously on our list of places to go. In your experience is it better to book trips when we get there or before we go do it online? Also did you use the trains at all , we are planning an overnighted in Rome. Sorry for all the questions just trying to get a few tips 👍😎 No problem. We went on an organised tour so the trips were all included. It might be cheaper to book yourself when you get there but for places like Pompeii (and Herculaneum if you go there) I don't know if you would get a guided tour included. After our recent visit I'd definitely say you'd be better with a guide or you'll just wander around and not really know what you're looking at. It also depends how long you want to stay as the guide book shows four different timed tours, 2 hours, 4 hour, 5 hours and 7 hours. Even then you'll only scratch the surface. We stayed a couple of miles outside Sorrento and just caught the local bus in (1.3 euro return trip). Sorrento gets very busy and traffic is horrendous and really slow so even the hotels recommend against a taxi. Try and get to the Mount Vesuvius National Park, and go on the tour along the Amalfi coast - Positano, Amalfi, Ravello and loads of other lovely places and wonderful views. We went to Capri on a Sunday and it was quite busy but our guide said July and August are horrendous for crowds and the heat. The ferries are jam packed so I'd say it's best to go on an organised trip. Didn't use the trains but the locals said they're "usually" on time. Rome - where to start, so much to see - again we went on organised trip with a guide and a walking tour included.. Vatican, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Colosseum, etc etc etc - you'll love it but it'll be rammed and hot ! Again traffic is horrendous. Sorry for the lengthy reply but we loved it - PM if you want any more info. Above all take plenty of euros (it's NOT cheap), and enjoy it ! |
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Post by BuzzB on Jun 1, 2018 8:23:10 GMT
Deeside, we are off to Sorrento in July and Pompeii is obviously on our list of places to go. In your experience is it better to book trips when we get there or before we go do it online? Also did you use the trains at all , we are planning an overnighted in Rome. Sorry for all the questions just trying to get a few tips 👍😎 No problem. We went on an organised tour so the trips were all included. It might be cheaper to book yourself when you get there but for places like Pompeii (and Herculaneum if you go there) I don't know if you would get a guided tour included. After our recent visit I'd definitely say you'd be better with a guide or you'll just wander around and not really know what you're looking at. It also depends how long you want to stay as the guide book shows four different timed tours, 2 hours, 4 hour, 5 hours and 7 hours. Even then you'll only scratch the surface. We stayed a couple of miles outside Sorrento and just caught the local bus in (1.3 euro return trip). Sorrento gets very busy and traffic is horrendous and really slow so even the hotels recommend against a taxi. Try and get to the Mount Vesuvius National Park, and go on the tour along the Amalfi coast - Positano, Amalfi, Ravello and loads of other lovely places and wonderful views. We went to Capri on a Sunday and it was quite busy but our guide said July and August are horrendous for crowds and the heat. The ferries are jam packed so I'd say it's best to go on an organised trip. Didn't use the trains but the locals said they're "usually" on time. Rome - where to start, so much to see - again we went on organised trip with a guide and a walking tour included.. Vatican, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Colosseum, etc etc etc - you'll love it but it'll be rammed and hot ! Again traffic is horrendous. Sorry for the lengthy reply but we loved it - PM if you want any more info. Above all take plenty of euros (it's NOT cheap), and enjoy it ! Cracking, many thanks, we did a few hours in Rome last summer as a cruise stop, wasn’t anywhere near long enough hence why we are going back. All the places you mention are on our list too, thanks again. |
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Post by Davef on Jun 1, 2018 8:32:17 GMT
Great programme, but why did they cut the Frankie Howerd bits out? |
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Post by lordb on Jun 1, 2018 9:12:59 GMT
I've not taken my eyes off her ! Really interesting programme as well. I went to Pompeii on my hols about 10 days ago. It's an amazing place, and huge. Deeside, we are off to Sorrento in July and Pompeii is obviously on our list of places to go. In your experience is it better to book trips when we get there or before we go do it online? Also did you use the trains at all , we are planning an overnighted in Rome. Sorry for all the questions just trying to get a few tips 👍😎 As with most European places the trains are cheap, really cheap, reliable and comfortable. |
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Post by RichieBarkerOut! on Jun 1, 2018 10:43:21 GMT
She should team up with Roberts and Lipscomb. I'm sure the three of them together would be very educational.
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Post by RichieBarkerOut! on Jun 1, 2018 10:45:42 GMT
I found it almost unbearable watching Prof Alice during her Historic Towns ("Tines") series, as she smiled through occasional innuendo and smut.
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Post by harryburrows on Jun 1, 2018 13:40:26 GMT
I found it almost unbearable watching Prof Alice during her Historic Towns ("Tines") series, as she smiled through occasional innuendo and smut. I thought she's starting to look a bit mumsy in that show , shame 😍 |
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Post by RichieBarkerOut! on Jun 1, 2018 13:45:50 GMT
I found it almost unbearable watching Prof Alice during her Historic Towns ("Tines") series, as she smiled through occasional innuendo and smut. I thought she's starting to look a bit mumsy in that show , shame 😍 Fine by me, her standards should also be lowering, and as long as I stay trim and the trend continues, she will find me attractive in about 25 years. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2018 16:29:56 GMT
Anyone else been following this? Historian Bettany Hughes has been truly outstanding throughout More like upstanding 🙈 |
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Post by harryburrows on Jun 1, 2018 17:42:36 GMT
Anyone else been following this? Historian Bettany Hughes has been truly outstanding throughout Caption competition? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2018 17:52:40 GMT
 Looks like it must have been cold that day ! |
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jun 1, 2018 18:29:20 GMT
Anyone else been following this? Historian Bettany Hughes has been truly outstanding throughout More like upstanding 🙈 What was the question again?. |
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Post by harryburrows on Jun 1, 2018 19:59:04 GMT
Looks like it must have been cold that day ! Smuggling raisins |
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jun 1, 2018 21:49:54 GMT
Watching it now. Very interesting.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2018 6:23:14 GMT
Great programme, but why did they cut the Frankie Howerd bits out?  |
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Post by claytonscrubs on Jun 3, 2018 8:55:44 GMT
I haven’t watched it yet, but i’ll get it on catch-up....I love everything to do with Italy, and still enjoy watching ‘Francesco’s Italy Top To Toe’ on DVD.....
As for Bettany Hughes, what a lovely pair of ears! 👍
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2018 11:48:32 GMT
I haven’t watched it yet, but i’ll get it on catch-up....I love everything to do with Italy, and still enjoy watching ‘Francesco’s Italy Top To Toe’ on DVD..... As for Bettany Hughes, what a lovely pair of ears! 👍 Same here about Italy - we visited Siena, Florence, Rome, Pisa, Lucca and Venice last year - absolutely brilliant but Venice was absolutely packed so not as enjoyable as the other places. Bettany - not bad for 51 is she !!  |
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Post by claytonscrubs on Jun 3, 2018 13:06:48 GMT
I haven’t watched it yet, but i’ll get it on catch-up....I love everything to do with Italy, and still enjoy watching ‘Francesco’s Italy Top To Toe’ on DVD..... As for Bettany Hughes, what a lovely pair of ears! 👍 Same here about Italy - we visited Siena, Florence, Rome, Pisa, Lucca and Venice last year - absolutely brilliant but Venice was absolutely packed so not as enjoyable as the other places. Bettany - not bad for 51 is she !! I agree with you about Venice, fascinating place but far too touristy. I remember paying a small fortune for a cappuccino in St Mark’s Square in 1994 🙁 If you and Mrs Dee want a more relaxing, romantic holiday, go to Lake Como... It’s beautiful! Bettany or Christina? Or both? 🤔😀 |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2018 15:37:34 GMT
Same here about Italy - we visited Siena, Florence, Rome, Pisa, Lucca and Venice last year - absolutely brilliant but Venice was absolutely packed so not as enjoyable as the other places. Bettany - not bad for 51 is she !! I agree with you about Venice, fascinating place but far too touristy. I remember paying a small fortune for a cappuccino in St Mark’s Square in 1994 🙁 If you and Mrs Dee want a more relaxing, romantic holiday, go to Lake Como... It’s beautiful! Bettany or Christina? Or both? 🤔😀 We also went to Lake Garda last year - lovely. We were so impressed we're going to Lake Maggiore and Lake Como next May. Christina wins with Bettany an honourable close second. |
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Post by Staying up for Grandadstokey on Jun 4, 2018 21:26:29 GMT
I've not taken my eyes off her ! Really interesting programme as well. I went to Pompeii on my hols about 10 days ago. It's an amazing place, and huge. Deeside, we are off to Sorrento in July and Pompeii is obviously on our list of places to go. In your experience is it better to book trips when we get there or before we go do it online? Also did you use the trains at all , we are planning an overnighted in Rome. Sorry for all the questions just trying to get a few tips 👍😎 You can book a guided tour which beats the queues and uses the train from Sorrento. Just go to the booking office at the bus/ train station .I think they do one on Mondays and Wednesdays, Good value too by Italian standards. |
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Post by Northy on Jun 5, 2018 20:38:42 GMT
I haven’t watched it yet, but i’ll get it on catch-up....I love everything to do with Italy, and still enjoy watching ‘Francesco’s Italy Top To Toe’ on DVD..... As for Bettany Hughes, what a lovely pair of ears! 👍 Love Italy as well, been quite a bit recently and a couple of small towns with great family restaurants, I'm in Padua (Padova) next week. |
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Post by claytonscrubs on Jun 5, 2018 21:06:55 GMT
I haven’t watched it yet, but i’ll get it on catch-up....I love everything to do with Italy, and still enjoy watching ‘Francesco’s Italy Top To Toe’ on DVD..... As for Bettany Hughes, what a lovely pair of ears! 👍 Love Italy as well, been quite a bit recently and a couple of small towns with great family restaurants, I'm in Padua (Padova) next week. It’s my favourite country to visit, I love the history, food, language and the rather attractive ladies 😍 Have a great time in Padova, I envy you. |
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Post by Northy on Jun 6, 2018 7:18:44 GMT
Love Italy as well, been quite a bit recently and a couple of small towns with great family restaurants, I'm in Padua (Padova) next week. It’s my favourite country to visit, I love the history, food, language and the rather attractive ladies 😍 Have a great time in Padova, I envy you. If you are ever out there for a thermal spa break, try a little town called montegrotto terme, south west of Padova, a fantastic restaurant called Ristorante Villa Liviangior. I'm in Padova centre this time but have stayed there and also a small town called Piove di Sacco which is south east of Padova, my favourite restauarnt there was one of those that didn't have menu's, they just suggested the courses and asked what you wanted with it, and type of sauces etc. but it's recently been turned intoa fookin burger king ! |
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