NSE "Inside Story"

**Mojo** · 15th April 2009, 19:51

I saw this on YouTube a while ago but forgot to post it. Basically it's a BBC documentary following following people from Network South East, highlighting all the problems they had!

First video is at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-peIDOiTt8 and then follow the video responses for the rest!

Metroland · 15th April 2009, 20:24

Ah yes, BR, oh so bad, we better sell it. Everyone at the time was convinced privatisation was such a good thing after programmes like that. I'll let folk draw their own conclusions.

scandal · 18th April 2009, 18:41

Has anyone got a copy of the InterCity version of this from the same time, apparently it focused on the East Coast Main Line.

Whilst on the subject of BBC and Railways has anyone found a copy of the Panorama "On the wrong line" documentary from 2001?

mbonwick · 18th April 2009, 18:56

"Has the body been certified dead?"
"Well, it's got no head......"
"oh"

Good programme

**Mojo** · 18th April 2009, 20:46

It'd be interesting to see exactly how many documentaries the BBC have done on the railways! I remember a series a few years back where the top management went to work at the bottom of the company and one of the episodes was with a TOC (Wagn I think).

Metroland · 19th April 2009, 12:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by scandal

Has anyone got a copy of the InterCity version of this from the same time, apparently it focused on the East Coast Main Line.

Whilst on the subject of BBC and Railways has anyone found a copy of the Panorama "On the wrong line" documentary from 2001?

**yorkie** · 19th April 2009, 12:40

The InterCity episode of Inside Story featured the snow of February 1991, one train they followed had to do Wakefield-Leeds at about walking speed and the next day it was hauled by a Class 47. Apparently class 317s worked trains to Newcastle but this was not featured in the programme.

Death · 21st April 2009, 11:39

Talking of railway related documentaries, I have a bit of a question relating to a more recent one that I saw being filmed. 8)

A few years ago - Back around early 2006CE I think, it was before the smoking ban came in at any rate - I was changing trains at Brookwood and enjoying a cigarette on the platform when my train (A 450) arrived. Not wanting to miss it, I employed my usual technique of standing in the doorway (To block an optical sensor used to check that doors are clear before closing) whilst finishing off my cigarette as we still had a few minutes to go until the scheduled departure time.

Upon noticing this, the Guard - Followed by a cameraman and a producer - Took a few of steps towards me and asked me not to smoke in the doorway, a request with which I complied. I did have a couple of words with the cameraman who said they were filming a railway orientated fly-on-the-wall that followed SWT staff in their daily jobs (A railway version of Airport) and that it would be screened on the BBC at some later point.

Although I've kept my eyes open for it, I've never seen any evidence of the programme in question anywhere online. Does anyone know if the programme was eventually broadcast, and if so what the name of the programme was? I'd be interested to see if my brief appearance above made the final cut! 8)

Farewell, and thanks in advance for any info!

klambert · 5th May 2009, 17:15

I,m tired of people whinging about track maintenance. Its needs to be done. There would be more whinging when the trains come off the railways due to lack of maintenance. Any way WOOOO go slammers

98dblachr · 22nd June 2009, 22:40

The intercity documentary you are referring to is Inside Story: Railway. I can't find anything of it online at all other than a video that was released in 1991 by the BBC titled BBC Video World Volume 3 Issue 16. It was a compilation VHS with some other popular BBC shows on there but that was sold on EBAY about 3 months ago. If anyone could dig it out and transfer it or even send it over to me I will pay good money for it!

ralphchadkirk · 30th November 2009, 19:34

If they could send it to me as well; I will search t'internet for it tonight!

yorksrob · 30th November 2009, 20:27

I remember watching this cracking documentary at the time and it was nice to see my old railway stomping ground - albeit under some strain with the total route modernisation underway. All those EPB's not long for this world

The staff tackled their challenges with much patience and humour

SouthEastern-465 · 2nd December 2009, 11:14

As I said in a previous thread I enjoyed it very much espicially the EPBs most of all. I am sure yorksrob will agree!

yorksrob · 2nd December 2009, 20:10

Indeed, It was quite an impressive performance by all concerned, bearing in mind the South Eastern had to cope with a small collision, a major terrorist incident and a one under in addition to the usual problems associated with a line upgrade.

15th April 2009, 19:51	#1
Mojo Muffin head Administrator Join Date: 7 Aug 2005 Location: London W12 Posts: 11,520	NSE "Inside Story" I saw this on YouTube a while ago but forgot to post it. Basically it's a BBC documentary following following people from Network South East, highlighting all the problems they had! First video is at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-peIDOiTt8 and then follow the video responses for the rest!

18th April 2009, 18:56	#4
mbonwick Established Member Join Date: 26 Oct 2006 Location: Milnthorpe (Nr. Kendal) Posts: 5,279	"Has the body been certified dead?" "Well, it's got no head......" "oh" Good programme __________________

21st April 2009, 11:39	#8
Death Railway Warrior #370... Established Member Join Date: 22 Oct 2006 Location: Sat at the control desk of 370666... Posts: 1,618	Talking of railway related documentaries, I have a bit of a question relating to a more recent one that I saw being filmed. 8) A few years ago - Back around early 2006CE I think, it was before the smoking ban came in at any rate - I was changing trains at Brookwood and enjoying a cigarette on the platform when my train (A 450) arrived. Not wanting to miss it, I employed my usual technique of standing in the doorway (To block an optical sensor used to check that doors are clear before closing) whilst finishing off my cigarette as we still had a few minutes to go until the scheduled departure time. Upon noticing this, the Guard - Followed by a cameraman and a producer - Took a few of steps towards me and asked me not to smoke in the doorway, a request with which I complied. I did have a couple of words with the cameraman who said they were filming a railway orientated fly-on-the-wall that followed SWT staff in their daily jobs (A railway version of Airport) and that it would be screened on the BBC at some later point. Although I've kept my eyes open for it, I've never seen any evidence of the programme in question anywhere online. Does anyone know if the programme was eventually broadcast, and if so what the name of the programme was? I'd be interested to see if my brief appearance above made the final cut! 8) Farewell, and thanks in advance for any info! __________________ APT enthusiasts unite! \| Historical and resto froth \| Death's catacomb o' random crap \| Find me elsewhere Offline user: I have no home Internet connection - Only friends and public PCs - Therefore my posts and responses may be few and far between.

5th May 2009, 17:15	#9
klambert The Bird = the Word Established Member Join Date: 11 Sep 2008 Location: Last Train to Scouseville Posts: 1,120	I,m tired of people whinging about track maintenance. Its needs to be done. There would be more whinging when the trains come off the railways due to lack of maintenance. Any way WOOOO go slammers __________________ Berkshiretrainz: UK Routes and Reskins for Trainz

30th November 2009, 20:27	#12
yorksrob Established Member Join Date: 6 Aug 2009 Location: Yorks Posts: 4,652	I remember watching this cracking documentary at the time and it was nice to see my old railway stomping ground - albeit under some strain with the total route modernisation underway. All those EPB's not long for this world The staff tackled their challenges with much patience and humour __________________ If you're going to Normancisco, Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair....

15th April 2009, 20:24	#2
Metroland Established Member Join Date: 20 Jul 2005 Location: Midlands Posts: 3,214	Ah yes, BR, oh so bad, we better sell it. Everyone at the time was convinced privatisation was such a good thing after programmes like that. I'll let folk draw their own conclusions.

18th April 2009, 18:41	#3
scandal Member Join Date: 13 Apr 2009 Location: European Union Posts: 102	Has anyone got a copy of the InterCity version of this from the same time, apparently it focused on the East Coast Main Line. Whilst on the subject of BBC and Railways has anyone found a copy of the Panorama "On the wrong line" documentary from 2001?

18th April 2009, 20:46	#5
Mojo Muffin head Administrator Join Date: 7 Aug 2005 Location: London W12 Posts: 11,520	It'd be interesting to see exactly how many documentaries the BBC have done on the railways! I remember a series a few years back where the top management went to work at the bottom of the company and one of the episodes was with a TOC (Wagn I think).

19th April 2009, 12:40	#7
yorkie Fares Advisor Administrator Join Date: 6 Jun 2005 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 20,764	The InterCity episode of Inside Story featured the snow of February 1991, one train they followed had to do Wakefield-Leeds at about walking speed and the next day it was hauled by a Class 47. Apparently class 317s worked trains to Newcastle but this was not featured in the programme.

22nd June 2009, 22:40	#10
98dblachr New Member Join Date: 22 Jun 2009 Posts: 1	The intercity documentary you are referring to is Inside Story: Railway. I can't find anything of it online at all other than a video that was released in 1991 by the BBC titled BBC Video World Volume 3 Issue 16. It was a compilation VHS with some other popular BBC shows on there but that was sold on EBAY about 3 months ago. If anyone could dig it out and transfer it or even send it over to me I will pay good money for it!

30th November 2009, 19:34	#11
ralphchadkirk Does not work for the BBC Established Member Join Date: 20 Oct 2008 Location: Hatfield or Surrey Posts: 5,061	If they could send it to me as well; I will search t'internet for it tonight!

2nd December 2009, 11:14	#13
SouthEastern-465 286FE969 Established Member Join Date: 24 May 2009 Location: South East London Posts: 1,603	As I said in a previous thread I enjoyed it very much espicially the EPBs most of all. I am sure yorksrob will agree! __________________ ///SouthEastern-465 "Sir its to late we can't stop him, he's already given it the 6.1"

2nd December 2009, 20:10	#14
yorksrob Established Member Join Date: 6 Aug 2009 Location: Yorks Posts: 4,652	Indeed, It was quite an impressive performance by all concerned, bearing in mind the South Eastern had to cope with a small collision, a major terrorist incident and a one under in addition to the usual problems associated with a line upgrade. __________________ If you're going to Normancisco, Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair....