Anyone watch this programme? Thought is was superbly portrayed, Neil Oliver does a sterling job as presenter, looking forward to future episodes. God & here is me thinking Angus Og was a just a cartoon character in the Daily Record, just goes to show my ignorance.
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Missed it I'll watch it on catch-up.
Neil Oliver is a good presenter although the more extreme in the nationalist movement hate him him because he refuses to support their agenda. He is regularly hounded by them. A Great Scot and a pleasure to listen to.
QED :lol:
Quote from: claretbumble on December 05, 2018, 10:02:17 AM
Can't stand the man. Pompous twit. Needs a bloody haircut. Pioneered the "walking backwards" camera shot. As President of NTS, he follows in the footsteps of two Dukes of Atholl, the Earl of Wemyss and March, the Marquess of Bute, the Earl of Airlie, the Duke of Buccleuch and most recently Jamie, Earl of Lindsay .... which says all you need to know about his political agenda.
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Fred got a firm take there.
I remember when this forum was about fishing :shock:
Quote from: Laxdale on December 05, 2018, 11:27:08 AM
Fred got a firm take there.
Always remember, when the line stops - God Save The Queen then tighten. :lol:
Actually joking aside I really like Neil Oliver. He presents his subjects well. I'll check the clans programme this evening. Knowing Neil it will be well presented with the minimum of tartan embellishment.
QuoteI remember when this forum was about fishing :shock:
It's posted on the OPEN board Andy
QuoteCan't stand the man. Pompous twit. Needs a bloody haircut
"He speaks highly of you"
:roll:
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Quote from: Highlander on December 05, 2018, 12:51:16 PM
Lochan Load: It's posted on the OPEN board Andy
It wasn't a complaint about the thread Alan, just the inevitable content of it being a cheap political dig.
Quote from: Element on December 05, 2018, 01:42:52 PM
Nice enough guy, he started his filming career filming the 'battle of the bean field' at Stonehenge in the 80's. He's often in programs with Prof Alice Roberts; a girl of my dreams :D
He comes across as a nice fellah on TV. It's a real shame the relentless attack he is under, but he is big enough and smart enough to handle it.
Really like Alice too, intelligent and like Neil well informed. Great Brits both of them. :8)
Watched it on iPlayer this evening. The usual excellent stuff from Neil and the other Scottish academics involved. History brought to life. :D
A good presentation. Much smoother now than in early productions with a shout to the camera and marching off.
Great that ACDC lead guitarist is a descendant of Aonghus Og.
I agree with loch an lad
Quote from: johnny boy on December 06, 2018, 08:58:00 AM
I agree with loch an lad
Sadly, this thread is just like present day Scotland. Far too much gets made of nothing, purely for political reasons. Lots of people, me included, get a lot of amusement out winding these people up.
Sadly, angling in Scotland IS now a political football, whether it be the actions of the SG regarding fisheries management, or the inaction of the SG regarding salmon aquaculture. We all just want to go fishing with no hassle and for there to be fish where we go fishing. Someone has to stand up to the SG on this.
And for what it is worth, two of the guys I have fished with for years are very active in the SNP. But they are grown ups who can handle all the piss taking that comes their way, and give as good as they get.
As for Neil Oliver, he is good at what he does, which should be enough. It matters not if Corbyn, Salmond, Lord Snotters or whoever did the job before, as long as they did it well. IMO, looking for a grievance where there should be done is fair game for a piss take.
Quote from: claretbumble on December 05, 2018, 10:02:17 AM
Can't stand the man. Pompous twit. Needs a bloody haircut. Pioneered the "walking backwards" camera shot. As President of NTS, he follows in the footsteps of two Dukes of Atholl, the Earl of Wemyss and March, the Marquess of Bute, the Earl of Airlie, the Duke of Buccleuch and most recently Jamie, Earl of Lindsay .... which says all you need to know about his political agenda.
agree with everything you say :8)
Can't say that any "political agenda" was a part of a detailed presentation of historical facts. Perhaps Oliver had secretly brainwashed the eight or so other academics who took part. Funny how those who may have an agenda find them wherever they look. :shock:
Quote from: Laxdale on December 06, 2018, 09:57:48 AM
As for Neil Oliver, he is good at what he does, which should be enough.
Yes indeed, that's all that matters. As a member of the NTS I was delighted by his appointment. Both the NTS and Neil do a fine job of promoting Scotland and presenting the country in a positive light.