http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/ For infrequent and stimulating chat about everyday topics from the weather to world news; sport and politics; media, newspapers and the web. en Tue, 21 May 2013 06:13:13 GMT vBulletin 120 http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/images/styles/brit/misc/rss.png http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/ http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115164-oklahoma-city-tornado.html Tue, 21 May 2013 00:11:15 GMT Any Okies in the group? I hope you and yours are safe & well. It looks like a bad one

Deadly tornado rips through Oklahoma City suburbs

Steve ]]> Off-Topic Discussion Steve Crook http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115164-oklahoma-city-tornado.html http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115162-aleksei-balabanov-rip.html Sun, 19 May 2013 17:38:58 GMT The Guardian obituary http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2013/may/19/aleksei-balabanov Nick The Guardian obituary

http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2013/...ksei-balabanov

Nick ]]> Off-Topic Discussion Nick Dando http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115162-aleksei-balabanov-rip.html http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115160-thats-way-go.html Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:39 GMT http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2326967/Definitely-rubbish-send-Grandfather-buried-skip-shaped-coffin-lifetime-working-building-sites.html ... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ing-sites.html

Sorry it's from the Mail, but it made me laugh anyway ! ]]> Off-Topic Discussion paul kersey http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115160-thats-way-go.html http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115157-dvd-gold.html Sun, 19 May 2013 09:53:50 GMT i finally decided to buy vol 1 ofthe Ealing rareities.On a comparison site DVD Gold came out the cheapest.They gave a delivery time of 7-10days so i... i finally decided to buy vol 1 ofthe Ealing rareities.On a comparison site DVD Gold came out the cheapest.They gave a delivery time of 7-10days so i bought a copy on 5th May.On 15th May with no disc i sent them an email.a day later they advisedme that the disc was posted on the 15th ie the day it sould have arrived.Still no disc.well i wont beusing tjhem again.anyone else used this company and if so with what results.next timeback to amazon. ]]> Off-Topic Discussion orpheum2 http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115157-dvd-gold.html http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115153-cloning-grave.html Sat, 18 May 2013 13:00:39 GMT BBC The one show this week had a topic about extinct animals such as the woolly mammoth and sabre tooth tiger ( or sabre tooth cat as its ... BBC The one show this week had a topic about extinct animals such as the woolly mammoth and sabre tooth tiger ( or sabre tooth cat as its

correct name is :o ) as technology advances it will soon be possible to bring these species back .

But the question is should we ? and on the note of cost should that money be better spent on preserving the animals that are under threat now etc

Alexei Sayle who was a guest on the show made the point of we all have seen the movie Jurassic park and it did not end well :lol:


what do you all think ?




http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencete...-16-YEARS.html




Rich ]]> Off-Topic Discussion lionheart http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115153-cloning-grave.html http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115143-older-women-presenters-missing-tv.html Thu, 16 May 2013 14:34:43 GMT Older women presenters are 'missing' from TV

Do we really care as long as they present it correctly or do we want 'younger' presenters ?

New figures show that less than six per cent of TV presenters in the UK aged over 50 are women.
Of 481 regular on-air presenters at the BBC, Sky, ITN and Channel 5 who are over 50, just 26 of them are female.
The report was compiled by the Older Women's Commission, which was set up by Labour's shadow culture secretary Harriet Harman.
Ms Harman said the figures showed "a combination of ageism and sexism... that doesn't apply to men."
The figures showed that 30% of TV presenters are over 50, a figure that roughly corresponds to the 34% of the UK population aged 50 and above.
Of the TV presenters aged over 50, however, 82% were men.
When it came to the TV workforce both on and off screen, only 7% are women over the age of 50.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainm...-arts-22554217 ]]> Off-Topic Discussion Amethyst_Isle http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115143-older-women-presenters-missing-tv.html http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115138-help-needed-identifying-canadian-looseleaf-childrens-comic-s-1962-66-a.html Wed, 15 May 2013 21:46:04 GMT When I was a child in the early 60's we had an uncle who lived in Toronto who sent over (I'm pretty sure) loose leaf comics-(like broadsheet newspaper's) nearly all had the 'Harvey Comics' character's: 'Little Lotta' 'Richie Rich' 'Little Dot' and so on. I'm trying to identify the TITLE or the banner they were under. It definitely was not an A4 stapled comic, but were loose pages-any member's have an idea? I am looking at around 1962-65 time. They had loads of ads for sweets (candy) and trinkets for kids-all were brightly coloured.
Best to all
Scenesixty ]]> Off-Topic Discussion scenesixty http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115138-help-needed-identifying-canadian-looseleaf-childrens-comic-s-1962-66-a.html http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115110-horses-named-after-films%3B-actors-tv.html Sat, 11 May 2013 11:57:01 GMT Seeing it's the start of the flat racing season for a bit of fun will be putting horses on here which have the above criteria, the fantasy betting rules will be set out below.

1. Flat Racing Season only.

2. Each Way bet on anything 12/1 and over.

3. To Win any price below that but no bet on an odds-on.

4. If the horse wins it will not be backed again for the remainder of the season.

5. A fantasy bank of £500 with 2% of it being bet.

The method of choosing the horses will be a British film, actor, tv programme. No form etc will be taken into account. This is simply for amusement as I know there are a few horse racing enthusiasts here. I could miss a few ( through failing eyesight or ignorance of a film name) so feel free to point out any. All horses will be posted before racing begins.

Saturday 11th May.

Robin Hood 2.05 Ascot, 25-1, £10 e/w

Haaf a Sixpence 3.50 Ascot, 12-1, £10 e/w

Great Expectations 5.10 Lingfield, 16-1, £10 e/w ]]> Off-Topic Discussion Freddy http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115110-horses-named-after-films%3B-actors-tv.html http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115088-technical-question.html Wed, 08 May 2013 10:24:12 GMT Once upon a time,I used to be able transfer things from the newspapers,the news,You tube etc,but now when I do a right click,I don't seem to get the options I need to do it,such as "paste".
Any ideas,you brainy people?
Ta Ta
Marky B:thumbsup: ]]> Off-Topic Discussion Marky B http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115088-technical-question.html http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115075-70-years-since-dambusters-raid.html Tue, 07 May 2013 16:06:45 GMT On Friday 17 May,BBC Radio 2 is commemorating the famous raid with the Chris Evans Show recorded live from the home of the 617 Squadron,RAF Scampton... On Friday 17 May,BBC Radio 2 is commemorating the famous raid with the Chris Evans Show recorded live from the home of the 617 Squadron,RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire and Friday Night Is Music Night is from Biggin Hill and is presented by Jeremy Vine and Dermot O'Leary.
Also,there is a fascinating article in the Radio Times (11-17 May) with George "Johnny Johnson,the last British survivor of the Dambusters' raid.
Ta Ta
Marky B:thumbsup: ]]> Off-Topic Discussion Marky B http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115075-70-years-since-dambusters-raid.html http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115058-reese-witherspoon-arrest-do-yo-know-who-i-am.html Sat, 04 May 2013 14:03:47 GMT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9fwe_NEerE ]]> Off-Topic Discussion golightly http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115058-reese-witherspoon-arrest-do-yo-know-who-i-am.html http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115057-last-surviving-second-world-war-dornier-bomber-raised-english-channel.html Sat, 04 May 2013 13:06:20 GMT Last surviving Second World War Dornier bomber is to be raised from its watery grave after 70 years in biggest recovery of its kind -... Last surviving Second World War Dornier bomber is to be raised from its watery grave after 70 years in biggest recovery of its kind - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...d-War-Dornier- ]]> Off-Topic Discussion billy farmer http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115057-last-surviving-second-world-war-dornier-bomber-raised-english-channel.html http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115049-ebay-authentication-request.html Thu, 02 May 2013 21:07:24 GMT *eBay Authentication Request* A few hours ago I had 2/3 unexpected pop-ups - just on eBay UK web-site pages - requesting authentication of my eBay... eBay Authentication Request
A few hours ago I had 2/3 unexpected pop-ups - just on eBay UK web-site pages - requesting authentication of my eBay Username and Password. Other eBay members have received same message.

I've never seen type of request before and it looked highly suspicious - so I did not respond.
If anyone gets this unusual message request on any eBay pages I would advise not to respond - could be a phishing scam.

I ran a full Malwarebytes scan - and nothing showed up.
Looks like an eBay issue.
I've mailed eBay asking for their advice.
Emma ]]> Off-Topic Discussion mrs_emma_peel http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115049-ebay-authentication-request.html http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115038-deanna-durbin-rip.html Wed, 01 May 2013 10:29:56 GMT The legendary song and dance idol of the 30s and 40's dies at age 91.
A prolific actress, despite retiring at 27.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-22364605 ]]> Off-Topic Discussion Edward G http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115038-deanna-durbin-rip.html http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115020-store-pulls-monkey-nuts-shelves-over-peanut-warning.html Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:45:00 GMT This is a very strange story indeed.:confused: A supermarket chain has withdrawn bags of nuts - *after failing to declare they may contain... This is a very strange story indeed.:confused:

A supermarket chain has withdrawn bags of nuts - after failing to declare they may contain peanuts.

The Food Standards Agency issued an allergy alert saying the presence of peanuts was not declared on Booths' own brand packets of monkey nuts.

The supermarket has removed 300 packets of 350g Whole Hearted Roasted Monkey Nuts from its shelves.
Booths has apologised and warned customers with a peanut allergy not to consume the product.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...ester-22308165 ]]> Off-Topic Discussion Amethyst_Isle http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/off-topic-discussion/115020-store-pulls-monkey-nuts-shelves-over-peanut-warning.html