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BBC TV "WDYTYA?" Series 7 Episode #4: David Mitchell
« on: Wednesday 05 August 09 22:00 BST (UK) »
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Re: BBC TV "WDYTYA?" Series 7 Episode #4: David Mitchell
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 05 August 09 22:01 BST (UK) »
Loved the will!

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Re: BBC TV "WDYTYA?" Series 7 Episode #4: David Mitchell
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 05 August 09 22:06 BST (UK) »
One of the best episodes so far.  I don't have any personal interest in Scottish History but that episode was both interesting and informative and was not set in the 20th century for once.

the will was fantastic.   ;D

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Re: BBC TV "WDYTYA?" Series 7 Episode #4: David Mitchell
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 05 August 09 22:09 BST (UK) »
This one was interesting but not as enjoyable as others imho, although I do think David Mitchell has a great on screen prescence ~ funny without being rude.

I thought he seemed somewhat detached from ancestors but then he did explain he wasn't an emotional person!

Yeah, the will was amazing! Genuinely funny and Mitchell thought it was too!


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Re: BBC TV "WDYTYA?" Series 7 Episode #4: David Mitchell
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 05 August 09 22:09 BST (UK) »
Thoroughly enjoyed this episode and the way that parts from the will were read by his rellie only added to it.

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Re: BBC TV "WDYTYA?" Series 7 Episode #4: David Mitchell
« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 05 August 09 22:10 BST (UK) »
I own up to being a big fan of David Mitchell and I thought it was a great programme - John Forbes' poor wife! no wonder she turned to the bottle  ;D

BTW I got a little lost on it but did I remember seeing on the 1861 census that she was born in London? It must have been a huge culture shock if she was bought up there to find herself living in the very alien culture of Skye.

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Re: BBC TV "WDYTYA?" Series 7 Episode #4: David Mitchell
« Reply #6 on: Wednesday 05 August 09 22:15 BST (UK) »
I enjoyed it very much, the history was interesting and the scenery lovely! The will was just the best..
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Re: BBC TV "WDYTYA?" Series 7 Episode #4: David Mitchell
« Reply #7 on: Wednesday 05 August 09 22:25 BST (UK) »
This series has been really good with a good variety of stories.

I haven't heard of most of the 'celebrities'  (including David Mitchell) :o

Good to see them using an internet forum to help  ;)
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Re: BBC TV "WDYTYA?" Series 7 Episode #4: David Mitchell
« Reply #8 on: Wednesday 05 August 09 22:39 BST (UK) »
Recorded again - Midsomer Murders takes priority for my husband ::) but I'm looking forward to it, especially if there is Scottish scenery, especially Skye where we spent a week earlier this summer.

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