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Fairground Atttractions. New Series 17-11-11

PostPosted: 14 Nov 2011, 22:31
by mrjimlowe
Hello

Here is a new series which begins on Channel 5 this Thursday 17 November at 8PM

Fairground Attractions
Season 1 Episode 1 of 6
New series. The world of travelling fairs, meeting some of the families who have been in the business for generations. Anna Carter and her sons, of Carters Victorian Steam Fair, receive a royal visitor when they roll up in Wiltshire, and Henry Danter, owner of Treasure Island funfair, introduces viewers to his heirs - children Kimberley and Harry. Third family the Couplands are gearing up for the grand opening of Mitcham Fair in London. But with preparations well under way, they hear widespread rioting and looting have broken out in the capital, meaning the event may have to be cancelled.


http://www.tvguide.co.uk/newtvseries.asp

PostPosted: 16 Nov 2011, 20:57
by kevinashe
looking forward to this series,jim

PostPosted: 18 Nov 2011, 22:13
by Vince, Charlie and Sam
Yep, I watched it, very interesting, lots of interviews with Anna Carter and Carter's staff as well as footage from other travelling fairs, it's a series so will be watching it again.

PostPosted: 21 Nov 2011, 14:55
by dodgemlad
very good watch showman came across well but as we all know there is a darker side which wont be shown

PostPosted: 26 Nov 2011, 21:26
by Dodgems_Dodgems
dodgemlad wrote:very good watch showman came across well but as we all know there is a darker side which wont be shown


Being a Showman I found the darker side bit abit harsh to be honest

PostPosted: 27 Nov 2011, 14:24
by dodgemlad
Dodgems_Dodgems wrote:
dodgemlad wrote:very good watch showman came across well but as we all know there is a darker side which wont be shown


Being a Showman I found the darker side bit abit harsh to be honest


if you are a showman then your know exactly what i ment

staff wages
staff accomdation
staff treatment

i know things and some showmen hae changes but in general attitdes towards staff is not good, and some still thimk we are in the middle ages