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Has anyone else been watching this fantastic programme on TVE channel 802? "España, entre el cielo y la tierra" :)
Unfortunately it does not start now until 01:30 GMT on Sunday morning, so for me living in Spain it is even worse, but I strongly recommend it, 48 minutes or so of the most fantastic and beautiful scenery, mostly filmed from helicopter flying low.

pwwm :D

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I've watched that, it's on TVE2 during the day, though can't think when at the moment!

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The Spanish wildlife programme presented by Michael Portillo is great as well. Cannot remember which channel or when, caught it by accident !

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Hola y buenos dias,
Hooray! At last, someone else has seen this brilliant program! Espana, entre el cielo y la tierra, was made in 2005, I think, and has around 15 episodes. I refer to the information site for TVE(internacional), because, as you say, the screening timetable is variable: www.rtve.es/tve/programo/avan3/tv3_fr.htm
Also, El Mundo newspaper is offering copies of the episodes on DVD for 11.90 euros every Monday, since when, I'm not sure. However, there is a man in Valladolid selling 2 copies of the Valladolid - Salamanca, and the Burgos - Soria routes on e-bay.
Michael Portillo made a documentary of his personal journey to Salamanca where I believe his father studied, or was a professor. It was quite interesting.
Regards & happy viewing,
Carol

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Maybe I ought to copy of my DVD's and sell on Ebay then! nice to know how many episodes there are, I have about eight.

Nice to hear that others are watching, will have to see if I can find out when it is on earlier, the other night it said 6pm on Sunday. No it was not.

My favourite episode so far is the Sierra Nevada, but then I am biased as that is so close to me.

pwwm :D

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Hola pwwm,
Ooh! I'll bring the popcorn/chicharrones for the next screening! ;)
I think the tve schedule was out of sync due to the press coverage of the funeral of the spanish actress/singer Rocio Durcal. Durcal pueblo is near your area, I believe. How's the weather today in the sierras?
Regards,
Carol

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Hi Carol

Re Durcal, My friends daughter is living there with her brood of 4 plus husband!!!!

the weather here is sunny with some cloud but the doors are open to enjoy the fresh air, I always make the most of it before the real heat gets here. temperature running around 26dg today. How is around you?

Just got back from the local greenhouse where I get given a variety of veg but having to push my scooter up hill absolutely cream crackered.
Ba.... would not start :mad:

pwwm

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I bet it felt a bit warmer pushing though :D
About the same here, but a nice breeze also.

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Yes caught it on SKY a few week backs, the one flying down the costa brava and durauda, amazing filming.

Paul

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Hi pwwm,
Wish I could say the same for here in sunny, but chilly Scotland. Temp. today will reach a stunningly warm 8 degrees C, if you shelter out of the biting north wind! Fresh & invigorating!
Chirimoya,
Carol

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Brrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Blue skies and sun all the way, hopefully jdr has the same. Lunch outside with friends today. Not that I am laughing you understand! :D

pwwm

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Hello again,
Just noticed that there'll be a showing tonight on TVE internacional (well, 1.30am GMT) of the "Espana, entre el cielo y la tierra" documentary - el Duero (Burgos - Valladolid). Another two episodes tomorrow evening (4.15pm - not sure of the title) and 7.10pm (GMT) from El Mar Menor to Costa Tropical. Sky tv guide, and the TVE (i) program timetable show conflicting information. But, there is usually a Sunday program around these times.
Regards,
Carol

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El Mar Menor to Costa Tropical


Excited this one is meeeeeeeeeeee :D

Timer all ready set up but I can only find it at GMT 01:30 will go and check again, I have the Burgos one but definately not Costa tropical where I am. Carol I am sure you would like to know today is blue sky about approximately 26dg. Bliss. :cool:

Will watch tonight and be back with me views tomorrow, Happy watching.

pwwm :D

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Well, thanks for all the info, in between the last posting I have been onto the satellite and checked out tonight's and tomorrow's. All the timers have been set up and I shall be sitting back with the pop corn ready, well!!!!!!!! :D

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Hi pwwm,
I'm a bit like you here: snow in the morning, sun in the afternoon, and the sea not too far away... but, at 10 degrees C, ooh, chilly!
Check the timetable for Sunday (8.10pm Spanish time): http://www.rtve.es/tve/programo/avan3/tv3_fr.htm
Carol

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Ready and waiting at 17:15 my time and is the scheduling correct? grrrrrrrrrrr :mad: now going to wait for the later show, hmph :cool:

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Hi pwwm,
Yup, you were forwarned! I fell asleep infront of the tv, watching the period drama/soap (Amar en tiempos revueltos), and woke up thinking, "Hey, where's the helicopter?" Turns out to have been another documentary at 4.10 "La ruta de la plata" which follows a roman route from Gijon in the north to Extremadura (I think). Today's program was about Merida and Almendralejo (Extremadura). Merida has some fantastic roman ruins, well worth a stopover. I'm glad I woke up in time!
Back to the gardening... :)
Carol

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So, did you manage to catch this mornings programme? was Cadiz and they flew over Chiclana, now I know what you lot are talking about. :D

Have a nice Easter Sunday. :zzz:

pwwm

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Hi pwwm,
Happy Easter to you too!
Darn, missed the program again! Did the helicopter fly as far north as Ayamonte in Huelva province?
Regards,
Carol

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I will have another look, I do have it on my hard drive you know!!!!!! :cool:

Will pm you when I have checked.

pwwm :D

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Maybe next week, Almost but got as far as Chipiona, had to have the map in front of me to see where is where. :(

pwwm

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Thanks, pwwm! :) Same time (maybe), same channel next week... ;)

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I don't know whether it's the same programme. But Channel 4 showed a very similar thing a few years ago called "Flight over Spain". It seemed to be filmed from a ballooon.

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Hi Bigwheels

This is filmed from a helicopter, I have heard about the programme you talk about, but this is quite new, last year I think.

Will have the timer on yet again, hopefully Ayamonte for those of you in that area, next logical step anyway.

pwwm :D

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When I first moved to Spain I made a real effort to watch Spanish TV for obvious reasons, even though I found it a real chore at times.

When we moved apartment, we decided to get Cable TV installed which was a real treat at the time. Sadly I found myself getting addicted to UK programmes and never again did I switch Spanish TV. Even my morning coffee with Spanish news was replaced with Sky news or GMTV. If i'm honest it's so much easier for me to watch English TV. I have to concentrate a lot more on the Spanish channels and I can only put this down to laziness. My Spanish has deteriorated due to this.

We have just moved again this weekend and we are without Satellite or Cable TV. We have decided that we can both live without this for a while, especially as the summer is approaching and we watch a lot less TV in the summer. Also the summer TV lisitings are never the best.

Therefore, as a 'newby' to Spanish TV (again) it is interesting to know of any good programmes that you can recommend. I really like to have the Spanish subtitles on at the same time as I learn so much more this way.

I normally get in from work at approx 20.00 so I miss all the daytime TV. I particulary like quiz shows, cookery programmes and documentaries like the one mentioned. I find a lot of Spanish TV is not worth watching like the 'it's a knockout' type TV shows that were showing in the UK in the 70's.

I guess I need to learn all over again :)

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Hi sunnysenorita,
I didn't know there were spanish subtitles. I thought most films were dubbed?
Hmm, let's see what's on after your work shift:
"Cine de barrio" (older films, some corny ones) with Carmen Sevilla on a Saturday night? She's like everybody's favourite auntie; who needs to speak spanish when her hands do all the talking? :) Sunday evenings sometimes have more modern films (including ones directed by P. Almodovar); check the timetable/tv guide posted earlier on in this thread.
Cookery programs are on earlier/weekdays (6-ish/7pm spanish time), but the one with Jose Andres (Vamos a cocinar con J.A...) is simple and very easy to follow. He even takes you to the mercado!
"Espana directo" (a bit like Newsround) 6pm-7pm -ish, "Gente" (like "Hola" on TV), and "Telediario" (the news, both on throughout the day).
"Mira quien baila!" is like "Come Dancing" on evenings, too.
Enough already, you'd think I had nothing better to do than watch TV? :o
Regards,
Carol

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Tee hee Carole, I've not got square eyes either! :D

The subtitles are really meant for the deaf and these are on page 888. For example last night I watched the film 'Made in Manhatten', which is dubbed as you say but I find that the subtitles really make life easier for me and are great for learning to spell.

Obviously not all programmes have subtitles, look either on the teletext page or in the newspaper.

As I am in the process of moving still, I have managed to finish work early for the last two days and have been watching (whilst unpacking of course ;) ) 'Rubi' which is a soap on Tele 5 (I think) and is subtitled. Not my ususal choice of viewing but some how these seem easier to watch in Spanish.

I have seen 'Vamos a cocinar' and enjoyed it. I caught the tail end of 'Gente' last night (which is not subtitled) which again I quite liked.

Thanks for the other recommendations which I will look out for.

Where are you Carole?

Bye for now :D xxxxx

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What about watching Sabado Noche? I find that is quite fun as it is variety style show, I have found it quite good for the Spanish.

pwwm

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Hi again,
I'm still here in sunny, yet a wee bit chilly (slightly warmer since my last post :rolleyes: ) Scotland. Hoping to visit Ayamonte (in western Costa de la luz) this summer, if not sooner...
It's BBQ spare ribs on the menu tonight with Jose Andres. ;)
Carol

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Oh Carol!

Sunny and warm, blue sky and t-shirt weather, windows and doors open to the elements. But then, I hit sunny Hampshire for a short visit next week for few days, brrrr better get the thermals ready.

pwwm

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Amazing, In Scotland but still tuning in to Spanish TV.

I missed the BBQ ribs. Would have liked to have seen that as we had our first barbie last week and am looking for new recipes.

I was a tad disappointed with Spanish TV last night, really not much on at all. Hope it's better tonight.

Sabado Noche - that's one for my viewing list.

Did either of you try the subtitles yet on teletext page 888?

:D

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Hi Sunnysenorita

No I have not tried the subtitles yet but will give it a go asap.
Hope you enjoy Sabado Noche, let me know what you think of it.

Regards pwwm

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I expect you all know about this but it was a new discovery to me - on Spanish TV3 you can change the Sound/Mode to have it in the original version. Most of the UK/USA films tend to be shown pretty late at night, though. Any station that shows the sign "Dual" when you first turn to it can do this. Unfortunately for me, TV3 is the only one that I seem to be able to get in the Alicante Province.

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Thanks for that un-mundo will give it a go.
Another sunny day here, take it for granted until I go to visit family in England sunny old Basingstoke next week.

pwwm

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Hi All,
I guess "Sabado noche" is on another channel, not TVE(internacional), 'cause can't see it on the schedule. It's the only spanish channel I can get on Sky.
"Espana, entre el cielo y la tierra" returns for another EARLY episode about Catalonia (Catalunya?) from the Pyrenees.
Tonight, Jose Andres has "Especial Andalucia" ;) Might be a surprise!
Saturday night has a "Gala de la Rioja" with an assortment of singing celebrities...
Oh well, better get out into the garden, "someone" has turned up the outdoor thermostat - it's positively glorious outside! :)
Regards,
Carol

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Hi Carol

I get it on the Sky channel, have not looked at the schedule though for this week have another look tomorrow, worth watching good bit of family entertainment as well as good for the language.

blue sky, :cool: 28dg today blissssssssss :D

pwwm

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Did you see this weeks episode yet? it was around the Gerona area, I have only seen a small part as the storm here was so bad that our electrics etc blew, but it looked rather good.
Shame they did not go around Ayamonte as we had hoped they might this week.
So far they have always or seemed to follow a pattern around Spain. Maybe later.

pwwm

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Hola pwwm!
Missed it yet again - I keep forgetting to set the timer! :o
Sounds like most of Andalucia has had a storm passing through these last few days. The storms in the Alpujaras (is Albunol in the Alpujaras?) are fairly intense - almost like touching the clouds! We drove along the road from costa tropical to Granada (in April two years ago), and, near the dam, hailstones the size of golf balls fell from the skies! Several cars had to pull over to the side of the road...
There's a movie on tonight, and Jose is cooking ravioli... :)
Regards,
Carol

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HI Carol

As you quite rightly say, yes we have had rather large storm over the weekend with large hailstones, today it is still very cloudy. The hills here in town were absolutley running with water, thanfully we live in teh hill overlooking town and I drove through it all, cars was clean now rather mud spattered.

Off to UK Thursday so me other half had better remember to record this weeks for me.
Keep well, oh now the fire works have strted...................

pwwm

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I expect you all know about this but it was a new discovery to me - on Spanish TV3 you can change the Sound/Mode to have it in the original version. Most of the UK/USA films tend to be shown pretty late at night, though. Any station that shows the sign "Dual" when you first turn to it can do this. Unfortunately for me, TV3 is the only one that I seem to be able to get in the Alicante Province.


OOH I was not aware of this. Do you have to have any special equipment to get the original versions? Sounds a bit techincal for me. :scared:

Carole - i've been watching Jose (with subtitles too). Did you see the consume? Very impressive but a bit too time consuming for me unfortunatley. I'll stick to the basics until i retire or marry a rich man. :)

pwwm - It was my birthday last weekend so I was out on the tiles :beer: still not seen Sabado Noche. I have plans for this Sat too so i'll have to keep you posted on that one.

On TVE1 last night I watched 'Mujeres Desesperadas' (desperate housewives) and after that there was a Spanish sitcom called 'Con dos tacones' (with two heels?). Both quite girly programmes but boyfriend was out watching football so was able to have full command of the TV in the bedroom.

Hope to be able to advance on to documentaries etc soon :o , am still getting back into the swing of this Spanish TV. :confused:

Adios for now xxxxxxxx