BBC Series Wings

Major Larabee · 12 August 2006, 03:20 PM

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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.

Thank for posting that Breguet, some loverly footage of our BE2 in happier days. Hopefuly she wil be up there again in the not too distant future

Looks like the Aus tittle sequence was different from the UK version. Have you got any other footage of the real BE2 flying??

www.biggles-biplane.com

Breguet · 12 August 2006, 08:03 PM

Somewhere in the 25 episodes

I now have there must be! But I'll need time to digest it all.

Major Larabee · 13 August 2006, 03:19 AM

Thanks, we are still loking for the elusive episode 1 for you.

Breguet · 13 August 2006, 03:50 AM

Wasn't meant as a hint

I have it now - there are only 25 episodes. Still if you can find the originals at the BBC minus ads etc and get them digitalised that would be good! In fact better than good. I think if the BBC could be convinced they should release them on DVD they would certainly find a market!!

Major Larabee · 13 August 2006, 10:42 AM

Any chance of getting a copy of all 25 episodes? adverts and all!!! i know Unc would love a copy, and so would we

Maxim08 · 13 August 2006, 10:54 AM

Hear, hear, Larabee!
Yes a copy of this wonderful series would certainly be appreciated by our museum as well. Something to entertain regular visitors would be a treat.
Regards,
MAxim08

Breguet · 13 August 2006, 03:39 PM

Trouble is with copyright. I had planed to make a good set for myself but I wonder where all this stands with copyright issues.

Polovski · 14 August 2006, 11:35 AM

Maybe it's out of copyright now? What is the time limit for TV broadcasts I wonder?

Ross_Moorhouse · 17 August 2006, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Polovski

Maybe it's out of copyright now? What is the time limit for TV broadcasts I wonder?

This may or may not help with copyright...

http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/C/...pyrightlaw.htm

Simba · 18 August 2006, 03:22 PM

Typical bloody BBC. Seeing as how they exist due to the largesse of the UK taxpayer via the TV licence fee, you'd expect a little more response to public demand, even from minority interests.

Want to bet they've wiped the 'Wings' tapes, like they did with most of Pete 'n' Dud's 'Not Only But Also' series?

But bless 'em in spite of all, I wouldn't be without a channel that doesn't interrupt a movie or documentary with adverts.