The Enigma of Nic Jones

Subject: RE: The Enigma of Nic Jones
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 14 Oct 13 - 12:37 PM

Awaiting a reply from Julia. Please don't bombard her with orders for 'The Enigma of Nic Jones' DVD. She's still working through the orders for 'Penguin Eggs'!
                                                             Nigel.

Subject: RE: The Enigma of Nic Jones
From: Hagman
Date: 23 Oct 13 - 03:16 AM

In my hast to obtain the commercial DVD, I placed a pre-order with Proper Music the instant it was announced for a Nov 11 release.

Received the following email on Oct 21:

"Due to issues outside of our control the record label concerned have informed us that the Nic Jones DVD release has now been cancelled and all orders cannot be fulfilled.

Unfortunately, we have had to cancel your order and apologise for any inconvenience caused. We look forward to being able to serve you again very soon."

Any news on reasons for this, anyone? Surely not a last macabre Ghost of D. Bulmer Past... ;-)

Naturally will place subsequent order with Mollie Music when/if it does become available.

Subject: RE: The Enigma of Nic Jones
From: GUEST,Jim Moray
Date: 23 Oct 13 - 08:39 AM

As soon as it went on sale, I emailed Michael Proudfoot (the director of the documentary) to ask what was happening. The DVD company got just ahead of themselves apparently and advertised something that doesn't exist. At the moment, none of the 'bonus features' have even been edited, let alone cleared for release on a DVD. Proudfoot Productions had only discussed the possibility of putting it out and the first they knew was when it was listed as on sale.

It will probably happen, but I'd expect to wait a little longer for everything to actually be edited...

But no - not a Bulmer issue.

Subject: RE: The Enigma of Nic Jones
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 23 Oct 13 - 11:09 AM

Completely agree with Jim.
Someone has jumped the gun regarding a DVD release. I'm sure it will see the light of day sometime. Knowing that Mr P has several hours of unreleased concert videos of Nic with the trio, and others, including his EFDSS Gold award celebration from Shirley Collins. It would make a suitable companion "Extra" DVD disc, but remember that Michael took on this project as an act of love for Nic and his family. Video editing takes time, and money. So, Wait for an official announcement. Maybe next year sometime.
Well worth waiting for....(And The Late Bulmer and his company isn't involved at all....Thank the Lord)

Subject: RE: The Enigma of Nic Jones
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 23 Oct 13 - 02:53 PM

Yay, Nic was strolling along the beach at Widemouth Bay in the programme. If I'd known he was there I could (a) have spotted him through me bins from my house, (b) made him a cup o' char!

Subject: RE: The Enigma of Nic Jones
From: Hagman
Date: 23 Oct 13 - 07:22 PM

Thanks for clarifying, Jim and Ralphie. I was wondering how a fully-market-ready product could have been scheduled so quickly! Let's hope we get lots of extras when it does happen.

(My DB reference was totally tongue-in-cheek, BTW. Given that from the clips I have managed to see from all the "comeback" shows, Nic hasn't done any material from the Trailer albums, not that any copyright issues would arise if he had. Good to see sales of "Penguin Eggs" accelerating, though...)

Subject: RE: The Enigma of Nic Jones
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 24 Oct 13 - 08:03 PM

Thanks Hagman. As far as Nics earlier ouvre is concerned. He doesn't find it very relevant to his present life. He's gradually writing new stuff and jolly good it is too!. Maybe the "lost" album situation may be resolved in time. For everyone to hear, A nice big fat Boxed set would be nice!
As far as video is concerned, there really wasn't very much extant from Nic pre-crash, most of which features in the BBC4 doc. I know that Michael shot footage at Warwick, Towersey, and C Sharp House. Which would be great to see.
I trust Mr Proudfoot to make the right decisions (in conjunction with the family)
But as I say, it's unlikely to be anytime soon. He's working on lots of other projects as well (everyone has to make a living!)
The best idea is to pop into the Mollie Music website in the coming months. for more news.
Cheers Ralphie

Subject: RE: The Enigma of Nic Jones
From: Ian Hendrie
Date: 31 Oct 13 - 10:32 AM

I've just had my Amazon order cancelled for the same reason given above.

Hey Ho! I'll just have to wait a little longer. Pity I deleted it from my Sky box though.

Subject: RE: The Enigma of Nic Jones
From: Klavdivs
Date: 23 May 14 - 10:40 AM

This documentary is no longer in BBC's iPlayer, and it seems there is no DVD of it available yet. Nor does it seem like anyone has put the BBC doco up on Youtube. o is there any way for thos of us who missed it, to see it now ? btw, I live in Australia.

Thanks

Subject: RE: The Enigma of Nic Jones
From: FreddyHeadey
Date: 23 Feb 18 - 07:45 PM

The Enigma of Nic Jones
- Return of Britain's Lost Folk Hero
2018 February
(Sunday 25th night) \Monday 26th morning 01:55 GMT
BBC FOUR

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03bsrrb

Subject: RE: The Enigma of Nic Jones
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 23 Feb 18 - 09:05 PM

Thank you, Freddy, for flagging that. I'd have missed it otherwise. I'll put you forward for an MBE or summat!

Subject: RE: The Enigma of Nic Jones
From: David Carter (UK)
Date: 24 Feb 18 - 04:01 PM

Bert Jansch just before. Its a bit late for me, but I will watch both on iPlayer later.

Subject: RE: The Enigma of Nic Jones
From: GUEST,CJB
Date: 24 Feb 18 - 05:00 PM

Clickies ...

Nic Jones

Bert Jansch

Subject: RE: The Enigma of Nic Jones
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Feb 18 - 09:38 AM

I bought one two years ago from Amazon. Still there!

https://www.amazon.com/Enigma-Nic-Jones/dp/B00O3RWLEO

Subject: RE: The Enigma of Nic Jones
From: GUEST,CJB
Date: 25 Feb 18 - 09:22 PM

Programmes started a bit early!!!

Subject: RE: The Enigma of Nic Jones
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 26 Feb 18 - 01:55 AM

Youtube-dl will download a nice drm free copy!

Subject: RE: The Enigma of Nic Jones
From: GUEST,CJB
Date: 26 Feb 18 - 05:38 AM

And get_iplayer !!!!

Subject: RE: The Enigma of Nic Jones
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 26 Feb 18 - 06:18 AM

Echoing guest above, 'The Enigma of Nic Jones' remains available on Amazon...checked today, 26th Feb. Please resist the temptation of any 'free downloads'. Nic has and never will, receive all royalties due from his albums, an ongoing issue, well documented on MC.
                                        Nigel Paterson (The Halliard).

Subject: RE: The Enigma of Nic Jones
From: GUEST,CJB
Date: 26 Feb 18 - 06:42 AM

Try Amazon at the link given above!!!

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Subject: RE: The Enigma of Nic Jones
From: Klavdivs
Date: 23 May 14 - 10:40 AM

This documentary is no longer in BBC's iPlayer, and it seems there is no DVD of it available yet. Nor does it seem like anyone has put the BBC doco up on Youtube. o is there any way for thos of us who missed it, to see it now ? btw, I live in Australia.

Thanks

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