The relief of Belsen, CH 4

Marina · 15-10-2007, 11:38 PM

The programme was utterly chilling. I liked the way the programme makers used real film of inmates rather than trying to make up actors to look the part. Among all the horror, one thing that stays with me is the mindless spite and hatred of the Germans departing the camp taking her time to sabotage the 'Human laundry' water supply.
Marina

djcrtoye · 16-10-2007, 11:37 AM

I liked how,the utter disdain that the British soldiers held the Germans in , it was what are you doing here. It was like we are here cleaning up your mess and you are continueing to act if nothing has happened. Also the way the doctors were banging their heads against brick walls in getting equipment etc, and you're shouting at the tv for the allies to get their fingers out and help. I'll be watching it again this time with my eldest daughter to see her reaction.

51highland · 16-10-2007, 11:52 AM

Lt Gonin, he was just known as Doctor Gonin in Ipswich, was said to be a un-sympathetic and abrupt doctor to his patients in his practice. After seeing that, I can understand why. I knew he had been at Belsen but did not realise he was a Lt-Col. He was also the doctor that any service personnel on leave, in the Ipswich area, after the war, had to see if they were trying to get extra days leave by throwing a 'sicky'. Rumour has it you had to be hospitalised to succeed.

Marina · 16-10-2007, 02:04 PM

Ah - some good soul has corrected my typo. Thank you!

von Poop · 16-10-2007, 03:50 PM

I can't make head or tail of Channel 4's online listings, does anyone know if it's repeated soon?

Cheers,
Adam.

Gibbo · 16-10-2007, 05:50 PM

I can't find any mention of it but such programmes usually appear on More 4 quite quickly but generally not Channel 4 itself, which is fine if you have Freeview, Cable or Sky.

harribobs · 24-10-2007, 11:06 AM

exceptional production and riveting viewing!

kfz · 24-10-2007, 11:15 AM

Has anyone got the Channel 4 Video on Demand to work yet? I keep getting error messages downloading

Kev

sapper · 24-10-2007, 02:48 PM

I am surprised that anyone thought it a realistic documentary. I thought it absolute rubbish. The troops did not have the faintest likeness to real soldiers. They showed very little of the "proper" Belsen. It was so bad, that at times it was quite honestly laughable.... The Soldiers did not even know how to put their hats on. The whole thing was as unrealistic as it is possible to get.

Then they attempted to bring in "Romance" OH for Gods sake! They showed nothing of the real Belsen. So in that sense... for me it was pathetic and muddled.
One thing is for sure.. it bears as much resemblance to the real Belsen as chalk and cheese!

When I recall the piratical crew that we were, and when I looked at what they portrayed as SOLDIERS? I am aghast. As to Belsen? Farcical. I was very disappointed and it seems they missed a golden opportunity to reveal the true horror of BELSEN,
Sapper

15-10-2007, 11:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Marina Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 207	The relief of Belsen, CH 4 The programme was utterly chilling. I liked the way the programme makers used real film of inmates rather than trying to make up actors to look the part. Among all the horror, one thing that stays with me is the mindless spite and hatred of the Germans departing the camp taking her time to sabotage the 'Human laundry' water supply. Marina Last edited by von Poop; 16-10-2007 at 11:59 AM. Reason: No need to excuse spellinge errer now Marina. ;) seems only mods can edit titles of threads.

16-10-2007, 11:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
djcrtoye Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 57	I liked how,the utter disdain that the British soldiers held the Germans in , it was what are you doing here. It was like we are here cleaning up your mess and you are continueing to act if nothing has happened. Also the way the doctors were banging their heads against brick walls in getting equipment etc, and you're shouting at the tv for the allies to get their fingers out and help. I'll be watching it again this time with my eldest daughter to see her reaction. __________________ To my 2 granda's who answered their nations call. Pvte Dominic Toye RAMC and Thomas Quinn Royal Navy.

16-10-2007, 11:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
51highland Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ipswich Posts: 713	Lt Gonin, he was just known as Doctor Gonin in Ipswich, was said to be a un-sympathetic and abrupt doctor to his patients in his practice. After seeing that, I can understand why. I knew he had been at Belsen but did not realise he was a Lt-Col. He was also the doctor that any service personnel on leave, in the Ipswich area, after the war, had to see if they were trying to get extra days leave by throwing a 'sicky'. Rumour has it you had to be hospitalised to succeed. __________________ 51 highland www.keep-em-moving.com Là á Bhlàir's math na Càirdean (Friends are good in the day of battle) Na diobair caraid's a charraid (Forsake not a friend in the fray) Cuimhnichibh na suinn nach maireann . Mairidh an cliu beo gu brath. (In memory of the Heroes who are no more. May their Fame live on forever)

16-10-2007, 03:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
von Poop I Like Tanks. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Perfidious Albion. Posts: 7,669	I can't make head or tail of Channel 4's online listings, does anyone know if it's repeated soon? Cheers, Adam. __________________ It's only the Internet.

16-10-2007, 05:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gibbo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 312	I can't find any mention of it but such programmes usually appear on More 4 quite quickly but generally not Channel 4 itself, which is fine if you have Freeview, Cable or Sky. __________________ Martin

16-10-2007, 02:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Marina Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 207	Ah - some good soul has corrected my typo. Thank you!

24-10-2007, 11:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
harribobs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 103	exceptional production and riveting viewing! __________________ http://www.themanchesters.org

24-10-2007, 11:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
kfz Very Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 1,065	Has anyone got the Channel 4 Video on Demand to work yet? I keep getting error messages downloading Kev

24-10-2007, 02:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
sapper WW2 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,438	I am surprised that anyone thought it a realistic documentary. I thought it absolute rubbish. The troops did not have the faintest likeness to real soldiers. They showed very little of the "proper" Belsen. It was so bad, that at times it was quite honestly laughable.... The Soldiers did not even know how to put their hats on. The whole thing was as unrealistic as it is possible to get. Then they attempted to bring in "Romance" OH for Gods sake! They showed nothing of the real Belsen. So in that sense... for me it was pathetic and muddled. One thing is for sure.. it bears as much resemblance to the real Belsen as chalk and cheese! When I recall the piratical crew that we were, and when I looked at what they portrayed as SOLDIERS? I am aghast. As to Belsen? Farcical. I was very disappointed and it seems they missed a golden opportunity to reveal the true horror of BELSEN, Sapper

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