Bbc 4 - britain's armed history

[Jimny4x4]

Just switched on the tv - did not see this advertised but a new BBC4 prog on guns and weapons in British history ...on now ...sorry am off to watch

[bullbarrel]

You aren't paying attention

Not bad so far.

[Jimny4x4]

And it was actually good - 2 more episodes to follow ...

Been a while since we had proper progs on weapons ..last one I remember was that BBC one anda Prof ? using a Baker and Brown Bess in live fire demonstrations ...Those were the days .

[bullbarrel]

I liked the chap with the long bow. His voice was a bit unexpected, I thought it would be more Brian Blessed

Strain of pulling that bow?

[Jimny4x4]

I liked the chap with the long bow. His voice was a bit unexpected, I thought it would be more Brian Blessed

Strain of pulling that bow?

Yup ...and thought the beard was a safety hazard with the 140lbs (?) draw strength - but amazing feat - have been tempted to ask to buy a Yew bow - would have to be the lighterweight for me

[harvey_s]

Didn't realise that was the origin of 'freelancer'...

[TonyL]

You aren't paying attention

Not bad so far.

I was unaware of it (and, obviously, not paying attention) until I spotted this post last night, so only caught the last twenty minutes or so.

Enjoyed what I saw and I expect that most of us shooters also love and respect bows. I have a budget bow (30lbs draw weight I think) which I've not used in years. I'd guess the limbs will be cream crackered by now as I never de-strung it!

I'll try and watch the repeat on Sunday and next week it's onto guns!!

I wonder if we see any mention of those old pre-charged military Airguns? That WOULD be awesome!

[Blackrider]

Quality programme, look forward viewing the next instalment !

[angrybear]

You aren't paying attention

Not bad so far.

Sadly not a thread title to leap out & grab you

unfortunately I also missed all advertising for it & only caught the last half hour while channel hopping.

[Shed tuner]

140 lb draw bow was quite impressive

[bullbarrel]

Anyone who missed it can watch it on the iPlayer. BBC4.

[Jimny4x4]

Didn't realise that was the origin of 'freelancer'...

No neither did I .
Keep learning these odd things about our language and many words or phrases associated with warfare or fighting . Brass monkeys is a favourite .
Still wonderin about ' a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush ' ..... a Tudor hand grenade in the the hand worth it for lobbing at Spanish spies in the
bushes ?? ?
Go on - at least I tried !

[TonyL]

Repeat on in three minutes!

[Blackrider]

140 lb draw bow was quite impressive

Try it out on the Quigley Bucket !

[Blackrider]

Wait until they get onto the Relum Tornado !