Windwalker Posted March 9, 2019 Report Share Posted March 9, 2019 Did anyone watch the programme “All Aboard” on STV last night? I like to watch anything ‘Shetland’ related and although I didn’t expect it to be about Shetland, I was so disappointed in the programme and struggled to maintain interest in it. Virtually all on board shots, showed a boat with less then half a dozen people on it and the ramblings of some if the crew, who spoke about people getting a bit heat up or spewing all over the place, whilst there wasn’t a soul to be seen was laughable. The shot where the barmaid has to deal with a roudy customer on what looks like a ghost ship couldn’t have looked more contrived it was laughable. Can’t see how this could possibly encourage anyone to sail on the boat. speak about shooting yourself in the foot. I don’t understand why they didn’t show the boat as it usually is, buzzing with folk and families, a rough trip and a smooth one etc. After watching I just though ‘what’s the point’ Maybe we’ve just been spoilt with other Shetland related programmes, let’s hope they don’t turn this in to a regular thing. Suffererof1crankymofo and RileyBKing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffererof1crankymofo Posted March 9, 2019 Report Share Posted March 9, 2019 My ex worked on that boat a few years ago and for a winter crossing mid-week, it wasn't uncommon to get 15 people maximum onboard plus crew. So in that sense, the programme was accurate.I've also been in some restricted areas and I was surprised that they didn't show more of the boat. The extra programme on catch-up is about an interview with the director and apparently he filmed on his own from what I could gather. I thought it was pretty poor, all in all. Windwalker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbiniho Posted March 9, 2019 Report Share Posted March 9, 2019 it looked like a very amateur production, i was expecting to see more about how the boat works, maybe show a bit about the engine room, the galley or even show it from a day in the life perspective. Windwalker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windwalker Posted March 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2019 The programme description was: “A unique insight into life onboard the MV Hrossey, seen through the eyes of the crew and passengers who travel on it” What I saw was certainly not my experience travelling on board. I’ve had many a fine night with friends and family and never been aware of any hastle. The food was good, trip to cinema, a couple o drams and a good yarn, before head down for the night. This all seemed very negative. In my opinion will do nothing to encourage folk to give the boat a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muckle Oxters Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 (edited) It looked lik da fellow da made it happened to be on da boat wan night and towt he wid mak a peerie film. I quite enjoyed it. Da film is on da STV Player, and dir is an interview we da fellow too https://player.stv.tv/summary/all-aboard/ Edited March 10, 2019 by Muckle Oxters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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