Transatlantic Sessions 2 ?

Subject: Transatlantic Sessions 2 ?
From: The Shambles
Date: 11 Nov 98 - 09:39 AM

I have got it in my head from somewhere that there is, or there is going to be a Transatlantic Sessions II.

Does anybody know if there is a second series of these wonderful progammes planned?

If there isn't, why not? There certainly should be. Am I alone in thinking so highly of these programmes?

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions 2 ?
From: Mo
Date: 11 Nov 98 - 12:28 PM

Yes there is - and it's going on now - that is, if you can get BBC 2 Scotland! The fourth programme of (I think) 6 goes out at 11.15 on BBC 2 Scotland this Friday. Among the guests are Paul Brady, Sharon Shannon, Radney Foster, James Grant & Karen Matheson. I did think about posting about this fabulous programme a couple of weeks ago, but as I actually work for said Corporation in said country, I hesitated - it seemed too much like advertising!! However, I'm pretty sure it's a co-production, so I doubt we'll be the only ones watching it. Hope you get to see it soon Shambles!! Love Mo

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions 2 ?
From: BAZ
Date: 11 Nov 98 - 05:41 PM

That's it rub it in tell us poor cousins in Cornwall how wonderfull it is.
For some strange reason there are no plans to show the series south of Hadrians Wall.
I've already writen to the BBC(Brainless broadcasting company)but I doubt it will make any difference.
Regards Baz

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions 2 ?
From: Mo
Date: 11 Nov 98 - 07:08 PM

Not SO brainless Baz - they employ me!!! Sorry you can't get to see it though... Mo

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions 2 ?
From: Mo
Date: 11 Nov 98 - 07:16 PM

And can I just add - having checked out the "Where in the world" thread again out of curiosity - Shambles - you've got the same problem as Baz - your south of the Great Divide too now. Bugger, I wish I'd said earlier, and you could have contacted friends in Shetland and get them to record it for you. Not that they may be able to this week anyway, given that the tail end of Hurricane Mitch kissed the Northern isles and wiped out the electricity. All I can suggest is bombarding White City with pleas for T.S. II to be networked - I'm sure Aly Bain would be delighted. Enough already! Mo

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions 2 ?
From: The Shambles
Date: 11 Nov 98 - 07:28 PM

We can try and write in numbers, Baz,who did you write to at the BBC?

Thank you Mo for the video suggestion, I didn't think of that.

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions 2 ?
From: RaginPagan
Date: 12 Nov 98 - 06:29 PM

Did any one ever find out if the first series had a C.D. or the like attached to it ? If so, how can I get it?

Contacting the B.B.C. in nuumbers (be it large or small) is probably the only hope we've got, so let's get to it !

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions 2 ?
From: Mo
Date: 12 Nov 98 - 11:53 PM

I'll try and find out for you! Mo

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions 2 ?
From: Mo
Date: 14 Nov 98 - 04:38 AM

Me again....

It is a joint production with RTE and NVC by an independent company Pelicula Films. I haven't been able to find out yet whether there are any plans to release the progs on video or cd, but I have doubts that this will happen as we would normally be promoting availability at the end of the progs - and that isn't happening.

I won't say how good last night's programme was - it wouldn't be fair...... and anyway, as you know, I'm biased!

Mo

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions 2 ?
From: Skeandhu
Date: 14 Nov 98 - 06:34 PM

Aren't The Transatlantic Sessions 2 Marvellous? How I grieve for you who can't see them! Only one complaint- a bit too country/western at times and we could have done without the whiner with the air-guitar-- Eddi Reader. But who gives a damn. The rest of the crowd more than make up for it!

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions 2 ?
From: The Shambles
Date: 28 Nov 98 - 04:13 AM

Sorry for the delay, This is what I recieved from the BBC. The more people that write, I would suggest, the more likely it is that we will see it.

If you do write please let us know here what is being said.

BBC Scotland wanted to show it first, like the first series I'm afraid.

We do hope to show the series in the New Year but I can only suggest you keep an eye on RADIO TIMES for more details as it is not placed yet.

Sue McCoulough, BBC Information E. Mail Address: [e-mail]

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions 2 ?
From: Mo
Date: 28 Nov 98 - 09:51 AM

Well, that's positive at least - if there were no plans to show it, that's what we would have been told. This shows it is being considered for networking. I agree with Shambles though - write in and ask for it, cos it's part of the BBC's charter to try and fill a demand, if possible!

If I hear word it's going to be shown, I'll let you know!

Mo

Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions 2 ?
From: Bill Scotland
Date: 28 Nov 98 - 11:47 AM

I did read recently that the series is to be shown in England again in the first part of the New Year and is to be shown abroad later in the year.
Bill