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#1 User is offline   Zammo 

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Posted 01 December 2009 - 12:20 PM

Did anyone see this show? It's a comedy/drama series currently being shown on Channel 4 in the UK.

It follows a group of disabled people as they try and survive on a deserted island with nothing but a camera crew and some basic essentials.

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The group have a mixture of disabilties, but this forum would be most interested in Dan who's paraplegic (appears to be low level).
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Dan is played by Peter Mitchell who has been a para since 2002.

I've watched the first two episode and it's actually pretty good. What stands out for me is the quality of the acting; I don't find it at all wooden or stilted, just very realistic and natural.
I'd say it's worth a watch!
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Posted 01 December 2009 - 04:29 PM

I watched the first 2 episode as well and I was pleasantly surprised. I thought they did a good job and there was a healthy dose of realism.

Dan's parents drove me mad though!

For those (in the UK) that missed it you can watch it here

It's shown on a Tuesday and Wednesday night at about 11pm
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Posted 01 December 2009 - 05:39 PM

Dan's dad was a bit of a nightmare, just struggling to come to terms with everything I guess. I did laugh when Dan brought that girl home only for his dad to come out and meet the taxi. The look on his mother's face too!
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Posted 01 December 2009 - 06:14 PM

The dad was very funny and so well written, they are just like my in laws!! :mfrlol:
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Posted 01 December 2009 - 07:04 PM

I watched it to and thought it was spot on aswell!!

At first i thought it was going to be a bit far out but with Dan in it he played a brilliant part.He must be quite a low para and strong as F**k!!

Quality and its on tonight:)
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Posted 01 December 2009 - 11:10 PM

Just about to watch episode three, agree with all the above.

PETER MITCHELL WHERE ARE YOU?
How does it feel to feel?
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Posted 02 December 2009 - 05:02 PM

we thought it was funny...whe we first saw the advert for it, it looked like it was going to be real!! : )
very clever, and although only acting, may dispel a few myths to those who dont know much about disability!
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Posted 02 December 2009 - 05:30 PM

don't tell, but since i became aware of the fact that the last 10 years of successful us tv has been uk spinoffs.....i came to prefer uk tv .....but back to topic

idownloaded #1 and #2 last nite.....watched one, pretty good.....watching two tonite....watch three tomorrow on channel4tv.com
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Posted 05 April 2010 - 12:16 AM

watched the whole 6 episodes the last 2 nights, thought it was brilliant.
Still a child at heart!
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