Documentaries & Articles for Discussion

[mercury]

I do not understand the point you are trying to make ... are you sure you have directed your query to the correct poster.

I wasn't trying to make any point. I replied to your post which said the family and friends were unhappy with the bbc documentary. If it wasn't detrimental why would they be unhappy? That's all.

PS Yes, i am sure I directed my query to the right poster, I did quote you. Doh

[Brietta]

I wasn't trying to make any point. I replied to your post which said the family and friends were unhappy with the bbc documentary. If it wasn't detrimental why would they be unhappy? That's all.

PS Yes, i am sure I directed my query to the right poster, I did quote you. Doh

Then you would have to direct the question to those you think might be able to provide you with an answer.

I have not made any reference to the documentary being detrimental.  I have posted on the controversy caused among the professional broadcasters when the original concept was abandoned leading to the resignation of one.

[lordpookles]

A new doc by Richard Hall:

http://blip.tv/richplanet/the-phantoms-the-true-story-of-madeleine-mccann-7187916

[Brietta]

A new doc by Richard Hall:

http://blip.tv/richplanet/the-phantoms-the-true-story-of-madeleine-mccann-7187916

Thank you LP.
Someone has already provided the link ... it appears posters have been underwhelmed though since I've seen no comments as yet. Maybe no-one has the time to watch.
I understand it may have caused some argument on a FB page ... "was it or wasn't it".

[Eleanor]

A new doc by Richard Hall:

http://blip.tv/richplanet/the-phantoms-the-true-story-of-madeleine-mccann-7187916

How long is it?  Is it going to be as boring as his others?  Does it actually tell us anything that we haven't already heard?

[lordpookles]

I liked the last documentary initially as he seemed to be sticking to the facts - at least as far as i'm aware. After that I saw the subject matter of his other documentaries and he lost a lot of credibility in my eyes. I do like the fact that he has posted retractions on his website when people have written in pointing out inaccuracies.

Just started watching first 15 mins of this one and it's made in exactly the style as the last and sceptical of the McCanns of course. It looks interesting imo as it seems to be tackling more up to date topics such as the elimination of tannerman by the SY and the efits of the smith sightings. In fact the whole doc is about various sightings of possible abductors over the years. Doc is 2 and a half hours long - see how far I will get!

[Eleanor]

I liked the last documentary initially as he seemed to be sticking to the facts - at least as far as i'm aware. After that I saw the subject matter of his other documentaries and he lost a lot of credibility in my eyes. I do like the fact that he has posted retractions on his website when people have written in pointing out inaccuracies.

Just started watching first 15 mins of this one and it's made in exactly the style as the last and sceptical of the McCanns of course. It looks interesting imo as it seems to be tackling more up to date topics such as the elimination of tannerman by the SY and the efits of the smith sightings. In fact the whole doc is about various sightings of possible abductors over the years. Doc is 2 and a half hours long - see how far I will get!

Two and a half hours?  Good God.  But please all feel free to watch it.  I don't expect to be joining you.  There is a limit to Duty.
I do my best, but this is pushing it.

[misty]

I am pleased to see that Mr Hall shares the same scepticism I do regarding Smithman.
Just as well Crecheman came forward, complete with blanket, to prove that Smithman really was a different person to Tannerman.

[Brietta]

I am pleased to see that Mr Hall shares the same scepticism I do regarding Smithman.
Just as well Crecheman came forward, complete with blanket, to prove that Smithman really was a different person to Tannerman.

Might be of interest to watch that bit ... but two and a half hours of everything else!!! definitely not for the faint hearted or anyone who has a life.

[Gadfly2.1]

The Hall documentary - had to be a conspiracy of MI5 et al just didn't it.  You have to admire this man's dedication to studying the case. What an effort. Genuinely think that proving a grand conspiracy (that didn't take place) is more important to this internet faction of David Icke wannabees than the little girl at the centre of this family tragedy.

Yet on the other hand, he did highlight something important. His analysis did accidentally stumble across the reason that Gerry changed his story as far as the front door was concerned. And the even more alert among you surely noticed Gerry's even greater contradiction on the documentary when he revisited Luz. Pay careful attention to what he says when MO talks about doing a check on that night.

[Brietta]

The Hall documentary - had to be a conspiracy of MI5 et al just didn't it.  You have to admire this man's dedication to studying the case. What an effort. Genuinely think that proving a grand conspiracy (that didn't take place) is more important to this internet faction of David Icke wannabees than the little girl at the centre of this family tragedy.

Yet on the other hand, he did highlight something important. His analysis did accidentally stumble across the reason that Gerry changed his story as far as the front door was concerned. And the even more alert among you surely noticed Gerry's even greater contradiction on the documentary when he revisited Luz. Pay careful attention to what he says when MO talks about doing a check on that night.

LOL the disputed front and back doors rear their heads yet again for the deliberately confused ... if your second para  is indicative of the content of the video ... think it may be worth giving it a miss.

[Eleanor]

LOL the disputed front and back doors rear their heads yet again for the deliberately confused ... if your second para  is indicative of the content of the video ... think it may be worth giving it a miss.

We all had a problem with the front and back door in the beginning, not unsurprisingly.  And it is easy to see why.  And anyone who can't see this must be nuts.

[Lyall]

I am pleased to see that Mr Hall shares the same scepticism I do regarding Smithman.
Just as well Crecheman came forward, complete with blanket, to prove that Smithman really was a different person to Tannerman.

Of course he shares that scepticism. It's necessary for his anti-RM grand plan.

[Brietta]

Of course he shares that scepticism. It's necessary for his anti-RM grand plan.

He can have as many 'grand plans' as he likes ... innuendo and supposition won't do it ... the justice system usually requires evidence.

Where do these people get off setting themselves up as prosecutor, judge, jury and executioner??

[jassi]

He can have as many 'grand plans' as he likes ... innuendo and supposition won't do it ... the justice system usually requires evidence.

Where do these people get off setting themselves up as prosecutor, judge, jury and executioner??

Because they choose to, however galling you might find it.