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Alfred R Jones

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Re: The Missing - BBC1 9pm Tuesdays
« Reply #195 on: December 10, 2014, 01:38:31 PM »
The drama is loosely based on the McCann case so you pays your money and you make your own mind up.
Yes, well I'm fairly certain that the prgramme makers were not dropping heavy hints that one of the McCanns abducted Madeleine, call me crazy... *&*%£

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« Reply #196 on: December 10, 2014, 01:41:02 PM »
The drama is loosely based on the McCann case so you pays your money and you make your own mind up.

It's actually loosely based on aspects of several cases that I'm aware of. I'm up to 4-5 or perhaps more now.

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« Reply #197 on: December 10, 2014, 06:50:19 PM »
The experienced detective realising the father was responsible for the later abduction after watching a press conference...
“Reasoning will never make a Man correct an ill Opinion, which by Reasoning he never acquired”.

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« Reply #198 on: December 10, 2014, 07:10:34 PM »
The experienced detective realising the father was responsible for the later abduction after watching a press conference...

Did you miss the bit where the female detective phoned the retired detective to thank him for his assistance and his advice that the latest abduction was a family affair ... she said she had never known him to be wrong.

If you remember that is the guy who has come out of retirement to help and who has put his neck on the line for the missing boy's father.

This is a drama ... based on no single kidnapping ... but is a composite of many. 
"All I'm going to say is that we've conducted a very serious investigation and there's no indication that Madeleine McCann's parents are connected to her disappearance. On the other hand, we have a lot of evidence pointing out that Christian killed her," Wolter told the "Friday at 9"....

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Re: The Missing - BBC1 9pm Tuesdays
« Reply #199 on: December 10, 2014, 07:12:32 PM »
The experienced detective realising the father was responsible for the later abduction after watching a press conference...

Sorry Slarti ... that last post was meant for Angelo
"All I'm going to say is that we've conducted a very serious investigation and there's no indication that Madeleine McCann's parents are connected to her disappearance. On the other hand, we have a lot of evidence pointing out that Christian killed her," Wolter told the "Friday at 9"....

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Re: The Missing - BBC1 9pm Tuesdays
« Reply #200 on: December 10, 2014, 07:13:34 PM »
The drama is loosely based on the McCann case so you pays your money and you make your own mind up.

Not according to James Nesbitt

'It's nothing to do with Madeline McCann': James Nesbitt says new drama about a missing child in Europe is not based on the toddler's high-profile disappearance

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2846909/It-s-Madeline-McCann-James-Nesbitt-says-new-drama-missing-child-Europe-not-based-toddler-s-high-profile-disappearance.html#ixzz3LWXBONvY
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« Reply #201 on: December 10, 2014, 07:38:39 PM »
Not according to James Nesbitt

'It's nothing to do with Madeline McCann': James Nesbitt says new drama about a missing child in Europe is not based on the toddler's high-profile disappearance

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2846909/It-s-Madeline-McCann-James-Nesbitt-says-new-drama-missing-child-Europe-not-based-toddler-s-high-profile-disappearance.html#ixzz3LWXBONvY
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For anyone familiar with the case, the parallels and sound bites occur with regularity, sometime out of nowhere.
“Reasoning will never make a Man correct an ill Opinion, which by Reasoning he never acquired”.

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« Reply #202 on: December 10, 2014, 07:49:27 PM »
For anyone familiar with the case, the parallels and sound bites occur with regularity, sometime out of nowhere.

The parallels and sound bites are applicable in any missing child case I am familiar with.

Don't you think it is odd you can't watch a fictional drama without having Madeleine's case on your mind?  Must be over exposure to Lizzie Taylor.
"All I'm going to say is that we've conducted a very serious investigation and there's no indication that Madeleine McCann's parents are connected to her disappearance. On the other hand, we have a lot of evidence pointing out that Christian killed her," Wolter told the "Friday at 9"....

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« Reply #203 on: December 10, 2014, 08:15:48 PM »
The parallels and sound bites are applicable in any missing child case I am familiar with.

Don't you think it is odd you can't watch a fictional drama without having Madeleine's case on your mind?  Must be over exposure to Lizzie Taylor.

There are aspects that I've noticed that remind me of at least 4-5 cases, perhaps more, amongst which the McCann case is possibly the one with the least potential links.

Offline John

Re: The Missing - BBC1 9pm Tuesdays
« Reply #204 on: December 10, 2014, 08:30:57 PM »
So its chase the coin owner now?

Suspects pop up just like in another real life disappearance.  Vincent Bourg and Ian Garrett ruled out.

Eighth and final episode next Tuesday promises ' closure' according to writer brothers, Jack and Harry Williams.

« Last Edit: December 13, 2014, 11:21:27 AM by John »
A malicious prosecution for a crime which never existed. An exposé of egregious malfeasance by public officials.
Indeed, the truth never changes with the passage of time.

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« Reply #205 on: December 10, 2014, 08:48:19 PM »
Is the BBC1 drama The Missing set to return for second series?

Audience of 7.7m per episode and critical acclaim mean BBC and writers Jack and Harry Williams keen to do follow-up series.



Frances O'Connor and James Nesbitt in a scene from The Missing. Photograph: Liam Daniel/AP


Hit BBC1 drama The Missing is set to return for a second series, with the writers in talks with the BBC about a follow-up to the tense thriller.

Around 7.7 million people have been watching each episode of the compelling eight-part abduction drama, which stars James Nesbitt.

The big audience and critical acclaim means both the BBC and writers Jack and Harry Williams are keen to do another series. “It’s in negotiations, I think that’s fair to say,” said Jack.

“It’s definitely something we are keen to do and [the BBC] feel like they’re keen to do but to say any more may be too difficult.”

The story of Tony Hughes’ (played by Nesbitt) eight-year search for his five-year-old son who disappeared while the family were on holiday in France during the 2006 World Cup has gripped viewers since it began in October.

With its dual timelines, finely tuned acting from the French and English actors, and plot twists, The Missing has kept audiences guessing as to the outcome of the investigations into the abduction of Oliver Hughes.

The brothers said it was difficult to talk about whether any of the same characters would return in a second series without giving away the ending of this one.

Jack said: “All we can say is that this [series] will have closure to it … I don’t want someone at the BBC to kill me!” Harry said they hoped viewers would feel like they have been on a journey.

The Williams brothers wanted to make sure their drama leaves viewers satisfied with the ending. “We don’t want people to leave feeling frustrated,” said Jack. “You do feel a responsibility. I hope people do enjoy the ending. I think it’s very true to the very first hour that you see.”

www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2014/nov/30/bbc-1-drama-the-missing-return-second-series
A malicious prosecution for a crime which never existed. An exposé of egregious malfeasance by public officials.
Indeed, the truth never changes with the passage of time.

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Re: The Missing - BBC1 9pm Tuesdays
« Reply #206 on: December 10, 2014, 08:51:54 PM »
Is the BBC1 drama The Missing set to return for second series?

Audience of 7.7m per episode and critical acclaim mean BBC and writers Jack and Harry Williams keen to do follow-up series.



Frances O'Connor and James Nesbitt in a scene from The Missing. Photograph: Liam Daniel/AP


Hit BBC1 drama The Missing is set to return for a second series, with the writers in talks with the BBC about a follow-up to the tense thriller.

Around 7.7 million people have been watching each episode of the compelling eight-part abduction drama, which stars James Nesbitt.

The big audience and critical acclaim means both the BBC and writers Jack and Harry Williams are keen to do another series. “It’s in negotiations, I think that’s fair to say,” said Jack.

“It’s definitely something we are keen to do and [the BBC] feel like they’re keen to do but to say any more may be too difficult.”

The story of Tony Hughes’ (played by Nesbitt) eight-year search for his five-year-old son who disappeared while the family were on holiday in France during the 2006 World Cup has gripped viewers since it began in October.

With its dual timelines, finely tuned acting from the French and English actors, and plot twists, The Missing has kept audiences guessing as to the outcome of the investigations into the abduction of Oliver Hughes.

The brothers said it was difficult to talk about whether any of the same characters would return in a second series without giving away the ending of this one.

Jack said: “All we can say is that this [series] will have closure to it … I don’t want someone at the BBC to kill me!” Harry said they hoped viewers would feel like they have been on a journey.

The Williams brothers wanted to make sure their drama leaves viewers satisfied with the ending. “We don’t want people to leave feeling frustrated,” said Jack. “You do feel a responsibility. I hope people do enjoy the ending. I think it’s very true to the very first hour that you see.”

www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2014/nov/30/bbc-1-drama-the-missing-return-second-series



I don't like this talk of viewers being satisfied with the ending....I think it's an admission that many won't be...you heard it here first

Offline Brietta

Re: The Missing - BBC1 9pm Tuesdays
« Reply #207 on: December 10, 2014, 09:28:49 PM »
So its chase the coin owner now?

Suspects pop up just like in another real life disappearance.  Vincent Bourg and Ian Garrett ruled out.

Eighth and final episode next Tuesday promises ' closure' according to writer brothers, Jack and Harry Williams.



Don't know about Bourg ... his desperation to keep taking his medication despite it making him ill ... and his obvious desire to atone for something in his past + his connection to Garrett ... keep him in the frame for me.
I think there is an angle there.
"All I'm going to say is that we've conducted a very serious investigation and there's no indication that Madeleine McCann's parents are connected to her disappearance. On the other hand, we have a lot of evidence pointing out that Christian killed her," Wolter told the "Friday at 9"....

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Re: The Missing - BBC1 9pm Tuesdays
« Reply #208 on: December 11, 2014, 06:20:46 AM »
I hate it The Missing, i think they could have done it so much quicker, I hate the toing and froing in time lines, and get so confused it spoils it for me.

The last one for example, it took me ages to realise that Garrat was just in his wife's imagination. And what was Vincent doing there on the boat was that his mother? I wonder if he was a son perhaps he was the daughter???? yeh i know well why not lol.......the rest of it is confusing lets chuck something else in the mix.....

I thought the girl with her throat cut was the second time and then I realised a few minutes later when she was trying to cut her brothers throat it was showing how she got it the first time...jeez give me a break.

I was of the opinion that Mark had something to do with it, but I watched 3 episodes yesterday and I am changing my mind.

I am not so sure about Baptiste did you not see his video camera on the hive?
it was the same model as Garrats that Tony found.........did he abuse his daughter is that why she is drug addict?

Something odd about him.....was the sober medal that was found belonging to the hotel owner a plant or a coincidence as she showed Tony the medals and it was a sober medal the policeman found, but was it his. Could Baptiste have been an alcoholic and it was his? His daughter is an addict, addiction can run in families.....

Why didnt the reporter hand it in, what sort of bloke is he? He could have had this case solved years back and he chose not too, what kind of man does that to a family.....

Who knew that the guy in prison was going to see his son that day? Bapiste and did the Mayor?

Baptiste knew the drug undercover guy was going to talk to him and then he was dead......

Baptiste couldnt wait to go and see the house belonging to garrat for evidence but was it incriminating against him self or was he genuinely thinking Tony had something to do with it.

Are the French thick...if they find Garrats boat floating in the lake the assumption is the body is there too lol. Oh yeh Tony takes off his shirt and goes into the freezing river comes out and has a blue Tshirt on where did that come from or did i miss something lol?

I hate Tony i feel sorry he has lost his son, but he is a miserable horrible man, who beats people up, EVEN BEFORE his son went missing.

Going back to that, did Bapiste knowing tony's short fuse plant in his mind it was Garrat, hoping he would do his dirty work for him. Perhaps a falling out and he needed to die......Why did Garrat put himself into such a vulnerable position in the boat with Tony, he knew he had a short and dangerous fuse? Makes no sense, or was he hoping he would kill him and put him out of his misery, OR had it arranged for someone to intervene??? I just find it all so odd.......

I think there is a ring pedo it has to be pretty influential people running it, because of the deaths, and how the house was cleaned, who knew the people were on holiday etc etc.....

The cleaner guy said he saw blood and cleaned it. Why did Baptiste not insist that the cellar was again checked for forensics as it is a known fact blood can be found in tiny cracks and areas, and it could have proven if it was Ollies blood......

Nah sorry i find some of it weird.......I struggled to watch the 3 episodes and had a headache and vertigo after lol.......

I think the key to the mystery is Vincent ...I think he is linked with Mary garrats wife and i think he has the boy and was protecting him perhaps now that would be closure if he handed him over to the family.

What worries me is there is all this stuff we have had to understand and digest, and yet only one hour left to expose it all.........I hope it aint going to be a damp squid.

All the above is written kind of tongue in cheek, just to throw some rubbish into the melting pot lol....

I think either the Mayor was involved or Bapiste, or both....or.......

Actually just watched it again....

I am not so sure about Baptiste did you not see his video camera on the hive? Its actually something he uses in the hives it does look like a video camera though, so scrub that idea lol....
« Last Edit: December 11, 2014, 12:09:26 PM by colombosstogey »

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Re: The Missing - BBC1 9pm Tuesdays
« Reply #209 on: December 11, 2014, 10:54:31 AM »
I hate it The Missing, i think they could have done it so much quicker, I hate the toing and froing in time lines, and get so confused it spoils it for me.

The last one for example, it took me ages to realise that Garrat was just in his wife's imagination. And what was Vincent doing there on the boat was that his mother? I wonder if he was a son perhaps he was the daughter???? yeh i know well why not lol.......the rest of it is confusing lets chuck something else in the mix.....

I thought the girl with her throat cut was the second time and then I realised a few minutes later when she was trying to cut her brothers throat it was showing how she got it the first time...jeez give me a break.

I was of the opinion that Mark had something to do with it, but I watched 3 episodes yesterday and I am changing my mind.

I am not so sure about Baptiste did you not see his video camera on the hive?
it was the same model as Garrats that Tony found.........did he abuse his daughter is that why she is drug addict?

Something odd about him.....was the sober medal that was found belonging to the hotel owner a plant or a coincidence as she showed Tony the medals and it was a sober medal the policeman found, but was it his. Could Baptiste have been an alcoholic and it was his? His daughter is an addict, addiction can run in families.....

Why didnt the reporter hand it in, what sort of bloke is he? He could have had this case solved years back and he chose not too, what kind of man does that to a family.....

Who knew that the guy in prison was going to see his son that day? Bapiste and did the Mayor?

Baptiste knew the drug undercover guy was going to talk to him and then he was dead......

Baptiste couldnt wait to go and see the house belonging to garrat for evidence but was it incriminating against him self or was he genuinely thinking Tony had something to do with it.

Are the French thick...if they find Garrats boat floating in the lake the assumption is the body is there too lol. Oh yeh Tony takes off his shirt and goes into the freezing river comes out and has a blue Tshirt on where did that come from or did i miss something lol?

I hate Tony i feel sorry he has lost his son, but he is a miserable horrible man, who beats people up, EVEN BEFORE his son went missing.

Going back to that, did Bapiste knowing tony's short fuse plant in his mind it was Garrat, hoping he would do his dirty work for him. Perhaps a falling out and he needed to die......Why did Garrat put himself into such a vulnerable position in the boat with Tony, he knew he had a short and dangerous fuse? Makes no sense, or was he hoping he would kill him and put him out of his misery, OR had it arranged for someone to intervene??? I just find it all so odd.......

I think there is a ring pedo it has to be pretty influential people running it, because of the deaths, and how the house was cleaned, who knew the people were on holiday etc etc.....

The cleaner guy said he saw blood and cleaned it. Why did Baptiste not insist that the cellar was again checked for forensics as it is a known fact blood can be found in tiny cracks and areas, and it could have proven if it was Ollies blood......

Nah sorry i find some of it weird.......I struggled to watch the 3 episodes and had a headache and vertigo after lol.......

I think the key to the mystery is Vincent ...I think he is linked with Mary garrats wife and i think he has the boy and was protecting him perhaps now that would be closure if he handed him over to the family.

What worries me is there is all this stuff we have had to understand and digest, and yet only one hour left to expose it all.........I hope it aint going to be a damp squid.

All the above is written kind of tongue in cheek, just to throw some rubbish into the melting pot lol....

I think either the Mayor was involved or Bapiste, or both....or.......


It just cannot be Baptiste ... I will be distraught if it is.

Are you sure Tony was wearing a blue tee shirt when he came out of the freezing water ... maybe he had just turned blue with the cold.

"All I'm going to say is that we've conducted a very serious investigation and there's no indication that Madeleine McCann's parents are connected to her disappearance. On the other hand, we have a lot of evidence pointing out that Christian killed her," Wolter told the "Friday at 9"....