Celebrities going caravanning

bandgirl
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edited July 2018 in Entertainment #1

Saw a trailer this evening for a new programme starting on Channel 5 next Friday evening, 13th July, where five celebrities go caravanning.  I assume it’s in the same vein as as the series shown a while ago where five celebrities went motorhoming.  Sorry, I didn’t catch who the celebrities are, but will have a look at it out of interest.  I found the motorhoming series on Channel 5 catch up recently, having only caught part of one programme previously, and quite enjoyed it.

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  • SELL
    SELL Forum Participant Posts: 398
    edited July 2018 #2

    looked on channel 5 website any very limited info one small photo looks like todd carty, tony blackburn, Cheryl Hewson did not recognise the other two

     

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited July 2018 #3

    This is it I think-

  • moulesy
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    edited July 2018 #4

    What? A "celebrity" programme without Anne Widdecombe, Wayne Sleep, Lesley Joseph or Christopher Biggin? What ever were they thinking? laughing

  • bandgirl
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    edited July 2018 #5

    Lesley Joseph was on the motorhoming one.  She actually did rather well doing the driving, apart from one minor loss of a bit of trim following a close encounter with a tree.

    There was a similar series about five celebrities on canal boats in France.

    Based on watching the other series, I don’t think caravanners will be portrayed as a bunch of eccentrics, as with most others that have been on the telly.

  • Broadside
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    edited July 2018 #6

    Sorry, but I can't stand so called 'celebrities' who are trying to get their faces on TV only to boost their failing popularity, I am 'out' on this one.

  • trellis
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    edited July 2018 #7

    I feel some decorating coming up,so I can watch the paint dry .😂😂

  • Fisherman
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    edited July 2018 #8

    If the programme is anything like the one the chairman did , it will put off people for good. Jeremy Clarkson may have some joy out of it.

  • Oneputt
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    edited July 2018 #9

    Apart from TB no idea who the others are.  TB did say on sounds of the sixties that he was going canning but didn’t mention the programme.  

  • peedee
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    edited July 2018 #10

    What no towing course, not even a mention of any practice or instruction.

    peedee

  • Metheven
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    edited July 2018 #11

    Excellent light entertainment laughing the sort of telly where you could go make a cuppa and get right back into it. Perhaps there will be more decent programmes like this now that the silly boys kicking a ball about has all but finished.innocent

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2018 #12

    They didn’t take the mick and it was entertaining.👏🏻

    Whether the celebrities did all the towing and manoeuvring is doubtful in my mind and why did they push the van when it had a mover fitted?

    It’s difficult not to compare this program to COTY but whereas COTY was a farce, this didn’t make me cringe once. 😃

  • dunelm
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    edited July 2018 #13

    Each to his/her own but there is no need to denigrate people representing their countries at a sport (even if you don't like that sport).

  • DSB
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    edited July 2018 #14

    I quite enjoyed watching the programme and the celebrities seem to be enjoying themselves too.  Unfortunately I only saw the second half, but it all seemed fairly harmless.

    David

  • peedee
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    edited July 2018 #15

    Harmless and entertaining yes but they didn't set a very good example by not at least indicating that some advice/training on towing had been given and i never saw anything about filling up water barrels or emptying waste! Perhaps that is to come?

    peedee

  • Metheven
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    edited July 2018 #16

    Perhaps 'silly' was the wrong word, 'sadly boring' is much better.

  • Goldie146
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    edited July 2018 #17

    We watched this first episode, partly to see what it was like, but mainly because of the location (near to us).

    We were a bit confused about the route they took from The Midland hotel in Morecambe to Low Sizergh Farm Shop. It’s A roads all the way for most people 

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited July 2018 #18

    We watched the first episode, will probably only watch future episodes if the is nothing else on! It felt a bit contrived but then I suppose it was always likely to be. 

    David

  • alan1406
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    edited July 2018 #19

    Can't believe I'm saying this, but what a brilliant show on Channel 5 yesterday evening.  5 Celebs and 2 caravans all added up to me before the programme began as being a recipe for a bit of caravanning bashing.

    All 5 seemed to get on well but the main star was of course the great British Countryside.  All that is best about caravanning was represented in this programme - laughter, jeopardy, road trips, new friendships and stunning scenery.  

    From the sponsored content within the show the C&MH Club probably had much to do with it's creation and themes.  You got it spot on, well done

    It's a series folks, so watch on catch up and set your boxes to record it!

  • norab
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    edited July 2018 #20

    I enjoyed it .

    i did record it , and will watch The following episodes if possible . Lovely scenes . 

    im sure they had a towing course before setting out . 

    I also watched go motorhoming and canalling in France . 

  • commeyras
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    edited July 2018 #21

    I too was surprised to find that I rather enjoyed the programme thanks mainly to the glorious Lake District countryside.  Also pleased to see how they all warmed to caravanning as their trip progressed.  They need to learn how to change a wheel!  Think they must have had some tuition as they seemed to know a little about reversing but I do hope they do not push a caravan again using the panels and not the handles!!

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2018 #22

    We couldn’t actually see who was behind the wheel when the reversing took place, comeyras. wink

  • brue
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    edited July 2018 #23

    I quite enjoyed it, some humour amongst the obvious set up. Wonder what they'll do around St Austell? wink

  • brue
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    edited July 2018 #24

    This is a bit off thread but TW and DSB you can now have a combined pasty and caravan programme in your favourite bakery....winklaughing

  • bandgirl
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    edited July 2018 #25

    I enjoyed watching.  I had an idea what it would be like as I watched the motorhoming and barging series, both of which I enjoyed.  It shows a realistic view of caravanning, including the mishaps beginners (and some not so beginners) can encounter.  It also showed a positive view of the beautiful countryside that you can access by staying on caravan sites.  Looking forward to seeing the next instalments.  From the trailer of next week’s programme, it looks as though someone has an incident with the side of their caravan negotiating a tight bend.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2018 #26

    Eaten by the upper classes, eh? tongue-out

    I shall be in there tomorrow queuing at that counter.

    Thanks, Brue.

  • brue
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    edited July 2018 #27

    I presume by upper classes you mean yourself and DSB? wink

    Apologies to Bandgirl for this pasty diversion. I think the new series gives a better view of caravanning, especially the bit about "it gets better, you'll get used to it, is that what we all say when we get to a hotel room".....winksmile

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2018 #28

    “I presume by upper classes you mean yourself and DSB?wink“

    Nah, DSB and I know our place. 😛

  • hitchglitch
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    edited July 2018 #29

    Made the mistake of recording this on Catch-up. It reminded me of that terrible recent series about the celebs. visiting India with that ghastly actress with the foul habits (you know who I mean!). A bunch of B List actors - overweight, overpaid, overacting. Maybe the caravanning bit was good but we couldn’t stand more than 5 minutes so will never know. I guess we all have different tastes but to list this topic under “Entertainment” seems a stretch of the imagination.

  • DSB
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    edited July 2018 #30

    Just watched the Pasty video.  They went to the right place to learn about pasties!!  We're in Dorset at the moment (having already spent two weeks in Redruth, one week in South Devon.  Weve got acweek in Wareham, Dorset, then off to Littlehampton CAMC site for a week, before our final week at Black Horse Farm CAMC site in Kent.  Still missing the Philps Pasties, the Roskilly's Ice Cream and the Rhodda's Clotted Cream.  At least I can get Rhodda's easily from the Co-Op at home.

    David

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2018 #31

    They’re all here waiting for you, David. We’ve had a few days in West Cornwall checking the fare is up to standard. 😄

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