BBC Series Wings

Maxim08 · 27 July 2006, 07:09 AM

Wings...
I could never remember the name but I certainly remember watching a WW1 series on 'Masterpiece Theatre', PBS Boston, during the 70's.
Is this the same series? Early training a/c, the Fokker scourge, our hero being in love with a farm girl back home?
If so, add me to the list.
BTW, any idea who played the lead?
Regards,
Maxim08

Major Larabee · 31 July 2006, 11:55 PM

Thats the one Maxim, the lead role of Alan Farmer was played by Tim Woodward.

Michael · 1 August 2006, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Major Larabee

Basicaly came down to costs i belive.We have been working with the Beeb archived to try and find the original tape's. No luck yet, but there are quite alot of archive to look through!

Let them know that they could sell quite a few sets right here. I remember the series well, and it was fantastic! I'm fortunate to have the book they released (paperback).

Capt. Triggers (storms into the room): "If your engine cuts out on take-off NEVER NEVER turn back!" (storms out)

Lt. Charles Gaylion: "Lord!"

Michael · 1 August 2006, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Major Larabee

Thats the one Maxim, the lead role of Alan Farmer was played by Tim Woodward.

And David Troughton (son of Patrick Troughton: Dr. Who 1966-69) played Richard Bravington, the gloomy Officer observor, who Alan usually piloted.

Lorna Collins was cute as well.

Major Larabee · 2 August 2006, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael

And David Troughton (son of Patrick Troughton: Dr. Who 1966-69) played Richard Bravington, the gloomy Officer observor, who Alan usually piloted.

Lorna Collins was cute as well.

And Tim Woodward is the son of well known actor Edward Woodward. And yes Lorna Collins was cute, especially in the nurses uniform

Michael · 3 August 2006, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Major Larabee

And Tim Woodward is the son of well known actor Edward Woodward. And yes Lorna Collins was cute, especially in the nurses uniform

More recently David Troughton was the Duke of Wellington in the Sharpe's series.

Lorna Collins was played by Sarah Porter.

pghaddick · 3 August 2006, 10:29 AM

Hi,

Don,t forget, 10 years later Tim Woodward became Squadron Leader Rex in "A Piece of Cake" ,

Cheers

P.G.H.

Breguet · 10 August 2006, 03:52 AM

For those who would like a tiny snippet of what they are missing, or have missed:

YouTube - Be2 Wings

drool boys drool.

Ross_Moorhouse · 10 August 2006, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Breguet

For those who would like a tiny snippet of what they are missing, or have missed:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ISBHeXl3dE

drool boys drool.

Now that is just plane cruel.

At least I can read the book. Loved this show when it was on telly way back.

Vin · 10 August 2006, 03:09 PM

It bobs up from time to time on UKTV on pay TV.