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Ironworker Moderator


Joined: 03 Jul 2007 Posts: 382
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Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:35 am Post subject: Future of Food |
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A new 3 part series is starting on BBC2 tonight (Aug 17th)
Link http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00m9xk9 _________________ The only reason for time, is to stop everything happening at once. |
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Martin Neepster


Joined: 16 Sep 2007 Posts: 663
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Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 10:07 am Post subject: |
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With the BBC's recent track-record of thinly disguised "plugs" for GM frankencrops, I'm hoping this isn't just another one!
(the TV may not survive the flying wreckage!) _________________ http://solarwind.org.uk |
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Martin Neepster


Joined: 16 Sep 2007 Posts: 663
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Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 10:12 am Post subject: |
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Doesn't augur well - he's talking to Hilary "wholly owned by the agrochemical/GM conglomerates" Benn..........  _________________ http://solarwind.org.uk |
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Martin Neepster


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Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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So far so good - been pleasantly surprised, he's doing a damned good job!  _________________ http://solarwind.org.uk |
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Forget-me-Not Neepster


Joined: 25 Jan 2008 Posts: 1031
Location: Insch
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Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 6:37 am Post subject: Future of Food |
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I'm glad this is programme is being aired. Hopefully a sign of public awareness growing.
Beth _________________ www.womblehouse.blogspot.com
The Community that composts together survives together.
'Simplicity is the whole secret of wellbeing.' Peter Matthiessen. |
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IainC Moderator


Joined: 04 Jul 2007 Posts: 2552
Location: nr 'Meldrum
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Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 7:55 am Post subject: |
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| Well I was only really half watching it while doing something else, but thought it was done quite well IMO. Next couple of programs will see where it's all heading IYKWIM though. |
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Julie Landlady/Moderator


Joined: 06 Jul 2007 Posts: 2706
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Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:19 pm Post subject: |
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I'll let IW veto it for balanced perspective before I watch anything. He doesn't get as uptight and ranty as me. _________________ It is better to light a candle than to rail against the darkness
VOTE WITH YOUR FEET! |
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Smooth Hound Neepster


Joined: 14 Aug 2007 Posts: 8684
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Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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dam missed it can i get i online |
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IainC Moderator


Joined: 04 Jul 2007 Posts: 2552
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Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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| Will be on iplayer I assume. |
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nina Neepster


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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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Part 2 on tonight.BBC2 9pm. _________________ Don't judge a book by it's cover. |
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