Sad to see Ken Jr survive while Muriel died. I thought the scene where Mr Batley didn't want to leave his dead wife was particularly poignant.
On the other hand, I was very shocked at how rushed it was - there was two minutes maximum between the ship hitting the iceberg and the lifeboats being loaded here, when I'm pretty sure it was at least 40 minutes in real life. Not good, not good...
This programme has been a poignant tribute and puts Fellowes trash to absolute shame.
I've been watching that slightly behind everyone else. I should be surprised that the crews wages were stopped from the time of the sinking, but somehow I'm not. Just shows how some things never change
The "Saving the Titanic" programme on C4 this afternoon was a far better dramatic tribute. It starts with the engineers and men who worked below decks who survived finding out they are four days short in their wage packets.
I've been watching that slightly behind everyone else. I should be surprised that the crews wages were stopped from the time of the sinking, but somehow I'm not. Just shows how some things never change
the final episode was absolute rubbish, it was too dark to see what was happening
Glad I wasn't t the only one who couldn't see. I thought I was just at the wrong angle to my TV so I sat up a bit and still spent the rest of it squinting at vague shapes.
By contrast I've spent most of the weekend bawling at other Titanic programmes, but this one didn't raise a single care in me, I couldn't wait for it to be over.
I'm thinking the Titanic sank itself to get away from the terrible script.
I've been watching that slightly behind everyone else. I should be surprised that the crews wages were stopped from the time of the sinking, but somehow I'm not. Just shows how some things never change
It sounds harsh but I guess 'it was just the way it was done' according to the company regulations at the time, and seems worse because of the circumstances of their deaths. Today, if someone dies whilst working for a company, I guess their pay stops on the day of their death and they would be paid up until that day plus any holiday pay, etc., due. I suppose some companies might pay until the end of the week or month.
It sounds harsh but I guess 'it was just the way it was done' according to the company regulations at the time, and seems worse because of the circumstances of their deaths. Today, if someone dies whilst working for a company, I guess their pay stops on the day of their death and they would be paid up until that day plus any holiday pay, etc., due. I suppose some companies might pay until the end of the week or month.
it is possibly something we do not think of.
According to one programme this afternoon, they stopped the wages of the crew who survived from the moment of the crash as "they weren't working"..
Harry Widener died in real life, so I'm sure he died in this too! The Earl of Manton also survived - revived by magical brandy conveniently carried by Dorothy Gibson.
Glad I wasn't t the only one who couldn't see. I thought I was just at the wrong angle to my TV so I sat up a bit and still spent the rest of it squinting at vague shapes.
By contrast I've spent most of the weekend bawling at other Titanic programmes, but this one didn't raise a single care in me, I couldn't wait for it to be over.
I'm thinking the Titanic sank itself to get away from the terrible script.
there was a programme on earlier today called inside the titanic which was much better in my view
did lord manton die or survive? it was too dark for me to see and what about bates and harry widener?
Lord Manton made it. They pulled him on to a boat and Sophie Winkelman gave him brandy and he sprung back to life. Phew!! Not sure about the other 2 you mention...
Harry Widener died in real life, so I'm sure he died in this too! The Earl of Manton also survived - revived by magical brandy conveniently carried by Dorothy Gibson.
Yes, that brandy produced spectacular results for sure!!
The "Saving the Titanic" programme on C4 this afternoon was a far better dramatic tribute. It starts with the engineers and men who worked below decks who survived finding out they are four days short in their wage packets.
Yes, that brandy produced spectacular results for sure!!
Not only did it revive Manton, but it allowed Lady Manton to overcome her previous (borderline autistic) snootiness and redeem herself. It was revitalising, revivifying, redemptive brandy - vintage 1850.
Not only did it revive Manton, but it allowed Lady Manton to overcome her previous (borderline autistic) snootiness and redeem herself. It was revitalising, revivifying, redemptive brandy - vintage 1850.
Shame they couldn't have spared a drop for poor Paolo - who looked about alive on the boat as Lord Manton was!:D Clearly too expensive a bottle to waste on the waiter!
Not only did it revive Manton, but it allowed Lady Manton to overcome her previous (borderline autistic) snootiness and redeem herself. It was revitalising, revivifying, redemptive brandy - vintage 1850.
Yes, she really came into her own in the face of such adversity! Why don't they make brandy like that anymore? The world needs this potion.
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Sad to see Ken Jr survive while Muriel died. I thought the scene where Mr Batley didn't want to leave his dead wife was particularly poignant.
On the other hand, I was very shocked at how rushed it was - there was two minutes maximum between the ship hitting the iceberg and the lifeboats being loaded here, when I'm pretty sure it was at least 40 minutes in real life. Not good, not good...
I know :mad:
Or clinging to the side of a giant packet of Marlborough Lights
I've been watching that slightly behind everyone else. I should be surprised that the crews wages were stopped from the time of the sinking, but somehow I'm not. Just shows how some things never change
Considering how rubbish it was, that could be seen as a blessing
I was shocked Osiris but you're right of course.
Glad I wasn't t the only one who couldn't see. I thought I was just at the wrong angle to my TV so I sat up a bit and still spent the rest of it squinting at vague shapes.
By contrast I've spent most of the weekend bawling at other Titanic programmes, but this one didn't raise a single care in me, I couldn't wait for it to be over.
I'm thinking the Titanic sank itself to get away from the terrible script.
It sounds harsh but I guess 'it was just the way it was done' according to the company regulations at the time, and seems worse because of the circumstances of their deaths. Today, if someone dies whilst working for a company, I guess their pay stops on the day of their death and they would be paid up until that day plus any holiday pay, etc., due. I suppose some companies might pay until the end of the week or month.
it is possibly something we do not think of.
According to one programme this afternoon, they stopped the wages of the crew who survived from the moment of the crash as "they weren't working"..
Ouch!:(
there was a programme on earlier today called inside the titanic which was much better in my view
I think they had more important things on their minds
Yes, that brandy produced spectacular results for sure!!
They smoked too.
Not only did it revive Manton, but it allowed Lady Manton to overcome her previous (borderline autistic) snootiness and redeem herself. It was revitalising, revivifying, redemptive brandy - vintage 1850.
Shame they couldn't have spared a drop for poor Paolo - who looked about alive on the boat as Lord Manton was!:D Clearly too expensive a bottle to waste on the waiter!
Yes, she really came into her own in the face of such adversity! Why don't they make brandy like that anymore? The world needs this potion.
He was probably happy to go quietly in case there was a sequel.