Ron Jones wrote... >"This collection explores the lives of those who worked, lived and >socialised on the canals and includes three titles: Working On The Canals, >Living On The Canals and Holidaying On The Canals." > >No idea how good it is (or isn't) > I've just replied to you about this in uk.rec.w but I will post my answer again here for the benefit of those who do not indulge in that forum....
Read the reviews on Amazon. http://www.Amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000B7KXFE/ for the set of three. "...Each disc used the same images with different narration again and again which very quickly became irritating. The narration was not related to the images and detail that most people are looking for was absent." "The titles are deceptive of the content and leave you feeling robbed." "It's a really relaxing watch and made me want to book up for a canal holiday straight away!" "They're not too specific in it's detail but it makes fascinating viewing nevertheless!" "these DVD's soon get tiresome. The pictures choosen to illustrate the narration was rarely related, and occasionally misleading" "There were a handful of interesting historic stills, but no old film." The DVDs have been around as separate items for a while and there are some individual reviews one of them: Narrowboats - Living On The Canals http://www.Amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000BK6GA2/ "...all we get here are shots of narrowboats coming from the left....then coming from the right... coming towards the camera and then away..." "the commentary does seem to be aimed at the under ten market, or to those with comprehension problems..." "...no interviews with people who have first hand experiance of canal living" -- Martin Clark Internet Boaters' Database http://www.boaterweb.co.uk Pennine Waterways Website http://www.penninewaterways.co.uk Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canals-list/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canals-list/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
