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Who do you think you are. Season 7.
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 6:45 pm
by MarkCDodd
I just watched the episode with Bruce Forsyth and what a fascinating story....
His Great Grandad was a brilliant but morally corrupt individual.
I think the end of his life showed that Karma is a reality.
Re: Who do you think you are. Season 7.
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:20 pm
by brickwalls
Yes, I did see it. He definitely was morally corrupt, yes, but I do feel sorry that he died alone and spent so long in a paupers grave. I think it was good that Bruce has arranged for a proper memorial though.
Re: Who do you think you are. Season 7.
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:26 pm
by Northern Lass
missed that one wonder if it is on catch up
Re: Who do you think you are. Season 7.
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:48 pm
by brickwalls
Northern Lass wrote:missed that one wonder if it is on catch up
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... e_Forsyth/
Re: Who do you think you are. Season 7.
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:29 pm
by Northern Lass
Thanks BW
Re: Who do you think you are. Season 7.
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:43 pm
by grangers14
How did you see it Mark?
A friend in Canada wanted to see it and cant.
Jo
Re: Who do you think you are. Season 7.
Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 1:09 am
by MarkCDodd
Lets just say I have to watch it wearing an eye patch and a parrot on my shoulder
Re: Who do you think you are. Season 7.
Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 5:31 pm
by BC Wench
I had some misgivings about watching Brucie as I just cannot stand him when he's on Strictly Come Dancing (we record the programme and then fast forward when ye's yakking on) but you know what? I changed my opinion on him after watching just 10 mins of the WDYTYA programme. He seems such a warm hearted, friendly man - if only he'd just throw away the cue cards and stop looking at the autocue when he's presenting Strictly he'd much better.
Re: Who do you think you are. Season 7.
Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 1:08 am
by MarkCDodd
Did I just see somebody Diss Mr. Forsyth
What is the world coming to?
Re: Who do you think you are. Season 7.
Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 4:40 pm
by Northern Lass
BC Wench wrote:I had some misgivings about watching Brucie as I just cannot stand him when he's on Strictly Come Dancing (we record the programme and then fast forward when ye's yakking on) but you know what? I changed my opinion on him after watching just 10 mins of the WDYTYA programme. He seems such a warm hearted, friendly man - if only he'd just throw away the cue cards and stop looking at the autocue when he's presenting Strictly he'd much better.
Just watched it Barb and I agree with you
Brucie baby what a lovely guy!
A real gentleman and at the end it was so sad and he was visably moved.
Very interesting one.
Re: Who do you think you are. Season 7.
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:18 pm
by brickwalls
I must say, after watching the show I wonder how many people hope to find something interesting about their family, find some link to wealth etc, and get nothing of the sort back.
All I've found on my tree was that my ancestors were generally poor labourers with huge families in small houses. Nothing that I didn't expect though.
Re: Who do you think you are. Season 7.
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:19 pm
by MarkCDodd
I never expected to find anything but hard working labourers.
It makes them just as interesting to me.
I am trying to find out how my Great Great Grandparents handled losing 17 children out of the the 20 born alive.
That is my history and I find this type of couple inspiring in their ability to still laugh and enjoy life amongst the sadness.
Re: Who do you think you are. Season 7.
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 3:48 pm
by snoopysue
I saw the one on Rupert Everett last night (last night in blighty, so I had to do a bit of grovelling
- but hey we did go all the way to Weymouth to see some old boats!!). Just goes to show, you can't dismiss family rumours, even if you think they're a bit far fetched!
Wish I could see it here in Denmark.
Sue
Re: Who do you think you are. Season 7.
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 4:20 pm
by brickwalls
Don't get me wrong, I expected to find what I have, nor does it make me think any less of my family. I've found a similar thing to you, except my GG Grandmother died leaving my GG Grandfather with 6 children all aged below 10. It does make me wonder how he managed to cope. Also, lots of people living in very small houses with each other. It just amazes me how they cope.
Sue: You might be able to find a way, Google is your friend
The episode last night was interesting, and it was nice that he managed to find a relative he didn't know about.
Re: Who do you think you are. Season 7.
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 5:29 pm
by Northern Lass
snoopysue wrote:I saw the one on Rupert Everett last night (last night in blighty, so I had to do a bit of grovelling
- but hey we did go all the way to Weymouth to see some old boats!!). Just goes to show, you can't dismiss family rumours, even if you think they're a bit far fetched!
Wish I could see it here in Denmark.
Sue
I missed it again!
suppose it is on catch up