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Unread 21-11-2012, 12:54   #4
mikestraw
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Originally Posted by ACustomer View Post
Anyone seen this programme? the 2nd of 3 went out tonight on RTE1 at 8.30. A truly dreadfully produced programme. In what was supposed to be a forward-looking programme there was a whole load of hankering back to the good old days whan there were railways everywhere, especially in the West: cue a long section on the WRC. One apologist said that because it was only partly completed, it would have to be extended to Claremorris or even Sligo before the full benefits would be apparent. At least Frank McDonald was able to pour a load of cold water on that.

There was a wonderful bit where the narrator (Liz Nolan - she sould really stick to classical music) said that under British rule, railways (implicitly in the West) were being closed down. So much for all the closures on the 30s, 40s 50, 60s. then.

Also it was stated that the average Dublin-Cork journey time was 2 and a half hours. Just a small example of the nonsense on offer.
I agree with you. It was indeed a flop show for those who had declared that this program is something to look forward to.
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