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Topic: REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS - BBC DOCUMENTARY

True North A1

21/6/2017 at 12:19pm
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Hi,

I’m a researcher for True North Productions in Leeds. We are an independent production company and we are making a new series of a documentary series for BBC One on the A1 road which is called A1: Britain’s Longest Road. The first series of 15 programmes recently aired in May and pulled in nearly two million viewers each show to become one of BBC One’s most popular daytime programmes. We have recently been re-commissioned to produce a second series for BBC One and are researching potential stories.

One idea we have is to follow a family who are making their way on holiday, to a caravan/motorhome site close to the A1 road.

It would need to be a substantial enough journey – ideally at least a couple of hours on the A1 – to allow us to establish your family using the road to get to your holiday destination. We’re thinking this could be at the start of the summer rush when schools close in late July, but equally it could be any time between July and September.

I wonder whether you could you help us identify families who are planning to make an A1 journey to their chosen campsite? Or are you planning this kind of journey yourself?

If so, might you be happy to have a confidential, no ties research chat with me or one of my colleagues?
    That would be an opportunity to discuss:

·     The programme
·     Your travel plans
·     A brief outline of what any filming might potentially involve
·     To answer any questions about the filming/series

Other info:

·     This ‘journey’ story would typically feature across two or three parts in the show (i.e. approximately 10 – 14 minutes)
·     The programmes will be transmitted initially as 45 minute programmes on BBC One in daytime – but we will also be making 30 minute version which will be aired in a different slot, potentially an early evening, on BBC One
·     There’s a link to the programme’s page on the BBC website at the bottom of this post.

If there is anything you would like to discuss in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact me on 07765 141 819 / jgellard at truenorth.tv

Thanks so much for your help and I look forward to hearing from you very soon.

Best wishes

Joel

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08qhgf3

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Kelper

21/6/2017 at 12:28pm
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"One idea we have is to follow a family who are making their way on holiday, to a caravan/motorhome site close to the A1 road."

I understand that anyone using the A1 to travel further afield e.g. channel ports ... may also 'fit the bill' ... or anyone doing an overnighter 'en route'.

True North A1

21/6/2017 at 12:50pm
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You're absolutely right, yes, thanks!

Big Roy

21/6/2017 at 1:11pm
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Will you be following the well trodden path that every other programme that features caravans follows, making people who use caravans look like idiots and weirdo's

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True North A1

21/6/2017 at 1:21pm
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Fair question, but absolutely not that kind of programme.

Check the programme out: everyone featured (unless they're breaking the law, e.g. by dangerous driving) is followed with genuine interest and sympathy.

KeithChesterfield

21/6/2017 at 4:54pm
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Have they moved the A1 abroad or am I in the wrong forum?

If you don't show muppets how the heck is it going to be 'entertaining' or is it for those having a snooze après midi?

Kelper

21/6/2017 at 8:10pm
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Keith, this is aimed at those heading for channel ports, to go abroad, and using the A1 to get there ... so, perfectly reasonable to post on here.

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Val A

21/6/2017 at 8:33pm
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I've watched episodes of the programme, and it just shows potential problems, reasons why journeys may take a lot longer, and reflects 'real' journeys, not stage managed ones - all featured are using the A1 northwards or southwards. It's an interesting and informative programme, for those who live near the A1, and anyone planning to travel up or down the A1 would probably find it useful watching.

Shame we can't volunteer! We use the A1 regularly to travel down to Dover to catch ferry to either our caravan in France, or our village house there!

Kelper

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As I understand it Val, you can volunteer ... ask the poster.

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franbee

22/6/2017 at 8:41am
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We use the A1 from the M62 to get to the Tunnel twice a year, but we've just come back from the first trip.
As a retired couple in a campervan, I don't think our journeys will be very exciting. Quick toilet stop at Ferrybridge. Packed lunch at Grantham services. All very dull really, and always the same. We follow the A1 right down to the M25 rather than turning off onto the M11.

Coming back in reverse, we have a breakfast at the Little Chef at the Black Cat roundabout, and a toilet stop at Ferrybridge. Also very dull.

Except that on the way down we are full of high spirit, and coming back is a long drag.

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Quote: Originally posted by Kelper on 21/6/2017
As I understand it Val, you can volunteer ... ask the poster.

It's about time the sage of UKC was shared with the nation!

Don't encourage her. She will be appearing topless in the Daily Mirror next

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Kelper

22/6/2017 at 10:47am
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