In1962 three Ulstermen travelled overland from Belfast to Singapore in a Mini, it was an epic adventure through countries not usually visited giving us a fascinating insight through unique film taken by the intrepid trio.
i never knew 3 ulstermen went from Belfast to sinapore.
so give it a watch see what you think
http://www.bbc.co.uk...Mini_Adventure/
Belfast To Singapore 1962 (Program)
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david_vennard
, Mar 20 2012 04:01 PM
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Posted 20 March 2012 - 04:01 PM
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Posted 20 March 2012 - 04:06 PM
hell yeah. I never watch TV, but def. going to watch this - cheers !
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Posted 20 March 2012 - 04:11 PM
I'll give it a watch when I'm free!
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Posted 20 March 2012 - 04:32 PM
So it was on last night?
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Posted 20 March 2012 - 06:34 PM
Thanks for posting! 
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Posted 20 March 2012 - 06:34 PM
wow, a fantastic and very recommended watch... amazing footage!!
I'm pretty sure there's enough footage as to make a longer film/documentary...
oh, and they made it up to Iran without any car trouble. there are people on here worrying when they have to make a "long" trip!!!
I'm pretty sure there's enough footage as to make a longer film/documentary...
oh, and they made it up to Iran without any car trouble. there are people on here worrying when they have to make a "long" trip!!!
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Posted 20 March 2012 - 06:38 PM
Going to get this on in a short while over a mug of Yorkhire! Looks interesting....
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Posted 20 March 2012 - 07:02 PM
Must watch this when I get a sec, thanks!
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Posted 20 March 2012 - 07:04 PM
I just watched it and it was really interesting, I wonder if that Mini is still about?
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Posted 20 March 2012 - 07:30 PM
Just watched it, Fantastic.
Off to Northern Ireland soon to visit relatives. I'm half Irish
Off to Northern Ireland soon to visit relatives. I'm half Irish
Edited by paaulz, 20 March 2012 - 07:35 PM.
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Posted 26 March 2012 - 11:29 PM
Video download now available here for a short time (350mb):
(scroll down for link)
http://mk1-forum.net...&t=4664&start=0
(scroll down for link)
http://mk1-forum.net...&t=4664&start=0
Edited by mab01uk, 26 March 2012 - 11:29 PM.
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Posted 26 March 2012 - 11:56 PM
i watched it the other day. very interesting. i'd love to do something like that with a few mates. would just be too expensive these days.
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