View Full Version : Rays Mears 1st show,World of Survival.Email the Beeb people!
Dunno about anyone else but out of all Mr Mears series i enjoyed his first the best,%99 sure it was called World of Survival,well as iam sure you know its not available on dvd.I recently emailed Woodlore to equire if there were plans to ever release the series,i received a reply saying that the BBC own the show and that it may be an idea to write to the Beeb and ask them if they have any plans to release it.This i did.Anyway ive not had a reply back as yet but i am sure i am not on my own who would like to see World of Survival again or Tracks for that matter so i figure the more that email the Beeb about this the greater our chances of getting it released on dvd. :)
I would glady do so, if you could provide their e-mail? :)
I would glady do so, if you could provide their e-mail? :)
Ditto to the above
mojofilter
18-09-2005, 22:39
I've never seen the world of survival shows, and only a few of thr "tracks" ones, so It would be great to see them!
richardw
19-09-2005, 09:04
"Tracks" is the one that most people over on BB would like to see. Again the Beeb don't seem in any hurry to release this, but I thought it an excellent series and was sorry I only caught a handful of programmes.
Richard
wolf man
19-09-2005, 09:21
Would love to get hold of those early programs. Any chance of posting the email address.
Wolf Man
mojofilter
19-09-2005, 09:32
Perhaps a 1000 signature petition :rolleyes:
gregorach
19-09-2005, 10:19
"World of Survival" is current being repeated on UK Documentary on Monday eveings, 8pm. You've already missed a few episodes though, including the Evenk one (the best IMHO).
PurpleHeath
19-09-2005, 16:15
i never really saw that much of 'Tracks' but from what i saw it was a great show! the beeb do keep on repeating 'World of Survival' becuase i think i have seen each one at least twice, but that was a few years ago!
Angus Og
19-09-2005, 17:24
Maybe what we can do is someone writes a letter and posts it so it can be copy and paste on to an email just fill in your personal details before it’s sent. This would need to be sent to the same email address at the BBC? So that someone notices that it is the same letter with different email address from different people and that there is a lot of interest in these two programs being released?
Greenpeace do something similar called Cyberactivism (http://www.greenpeace.org/international/about/victories) .
Its not if were trying to rip off the BBC just trying to get something there is a demand for.
Just an idea.
gregorach
19-09-2005, 18:32
"World of Survival" is current being repeated on UK Documentary on Monday eveings, 8pm. You've already missed a few episodes though, including the Evenk one (the best IMHO).
Bugger - it's "Extreme Survival" tonight. OK, but they ran that entire series twice about a month ago...
Try this folks :)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/info/contactus/form.shtml
If enough of us email them we may get to see em both released onto DVD.
Angus Og
19-09-2005, 19:07
Try this folks :)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/info/contactus/form.shtml
If enough of us email them we may get to see em both released onto DVD.
Thanks for the link. Sent off an email asking for both programs to be released on DVD.
See what happens :rolleyes:
Isshogai
19-09-2005, 19:09
Done........ :)
Thanks for the link. Sent off an email asking for both programs to be released on DVD.
See what happens :rolleyes:Top man Angus :)
Come on folks bang off those emails! :)
Done........ :)Excellent Isshogai.Come on Bang those emails off folks! :)
Sent email yesterday asking if and when a dvd of the series would be produced - waiting with baited breath for reply.
Cheers
JFW
wolf man
21-09-2005, 10:05
Sent email today. Lets see how long it takes :)
Wolf Man
lardbloke
21-09-2005, 10:49
sent mine also...
Couldnt we get some automated thing set up, whereby you enter a few simple details and off it goes??
I have also jumped onto this worthwhile bandwagon, I suggested a release before christmas and the boost in sales could be used to reduce the TV Licence fee!! :)
Somehow, I don't think they'll go for the licence fee reduction though!! :rolleyes:
ilovemybed
21-09-2005, 14:45
Isn't there an issue with repeat fees? I seem to remember asking Ray about this a couple of years ago when I was on a course with him. He confused me with his answer - I don't think he's too interested in the politics behind it - but one of the nice ladies who helps out clarified that it was because Ray doesn't get a penny from when they repeat it or if it's sold in DVD/Video. As Ray/Woodlore want to get hold of the rights, they won't give the BBC permisision for the repeat or publication.
Might have the wrong end of the stick here though - can anyone clarify?
Here is the very helpful response from the BBC:-
Thank you for your recent e-mail regarding 'Ray Mears's World Of Survival'.
We are unaware of plans at present to release this programme on DVD. However, if you would like to make a suggestion, can I suggest you put it in writing to:
Commissioning Editor
BBC Worldwide Ltd
Woodlands
80 Wood Lane
London
W12 0TT
In the meantime, you may be interested to know that Ray has written a few books, including 'Ray Mears's World Of Survival', 'The Outdoor Survival Handbook' and 'Bushcraft Survival'. Although I cannot recommend any particular retailer, they are widely available from online shops.
You may also be interested to know that the first series of 'Ray Mears' Bushcraft' is available to buy on DVD from the BBC Shop:
http://www.bbcshop.com/invt/rm1001&bklist=<venda_bklist1>
You can also visit Ray's official website at the following address:
http://www.raymears.com/
Please note that the BBC takes no responsibility for the content of external websites.
Thank you again for taking the time to contact the BBC.
Regards
Paul Wheeler
BBC Information
So I suggest that we all write to the commissioning editor and suggest that the BBC produce this as soon as possible.......
Cheers
JFW
Got my response from the beeb today as well. Pretty much the same except no mention of the books and they did say;
"We are unaware of plans at present to release these programmes on DVD. And due to copyright restrictions we are unable to release copies of programmes that are not commercially available. However, if you would like to make a suggestion you can contact BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC. You can put you request in writing to:
Commissioning Editor
BBC Worldwide Ltd
Woodlands
80 Wood Lane
London
W12 0TT
"
So that's what I'll do :D
Have also dapped off a mail! ;)
Thought you all might like to know Extreme Survival is also on tomorrow (Friday)on UK Documentary at 22:00hrs
Enjoy! :D
No reply to me as of yet, :( the buggers!
An Update on the series on UKTV Documentary! - seems like tommorow (Sat 24th sept) is Ray Mears Day!!!
There is back to back episodes starting from 16:00 till sunday at 23:00 it looks :D
anyone got a tv card and dvd burner ;) .... oops did I say that out loud :o
Angus Og
23-09-2005, 20:55
Here is the very helpful response from the BBC:-
Thank you for your recent e-mail regarding 'Ray Mears's World Of Survival'.
We are unaware of plans at present to release this programme on DVD. However, if you would like to make a suggestion, can I suggest you put it in writing to:
Commissioning Editor
BBC Worldwide Ltd
Woodlands
80 Wood Lane
London
W12 0TT
In the meantime, you may be interested to know that Ray has written a few books, including 'Ray Mears's World Of Survival', 'The Outdoor Survival Handbook' and 'Bushcraft Survival'. Although I cannot recommend any particular retailer, they are widely available from online shops.
You may also be interested to know that the first series of 'Ray Mears' Bushcraft' is available to buy on DVD from the BBC Shop:
http://www.bbcshop.com/invt/rm1001&bklist=<venda_bklist1>
You can also visit Ray's official website at the following address:
http://www.raymears.com/
Please note that the BBC takes no responsibility for the content of external websites.
Thank you again for taking the time to contact the BBC.
Regards
Paul Wheeler
BBC Information
So I suggest that we all write to the commissioning editor and suggest that the BBC produce this as soon as possible.......
Cheers
JFW
Similar but different
Dear Iain
Thank you for your e-mail 'Ray Mears's World Of Survival' and 'Ray Mears' Country Tracks'
We are unaware of plans at present to release these programmes on DVD. And due to copyright restrictions we are unable to release copies of programmes that are not commercially available. However, if you would like to make a suggestion you can contact BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC. You can put you request in writing to:
Commissioning Editor
BBC Worldwide Ltd
Woodlands
80 Wood Lane
London
W12 0TT
Furthermore, there is a Ray Mears World of Survival book available from Harper Collins and a 'Ray Mears: Bushcraft' DVD available from the BBC Shop:
http://www.bbcshop.com/
You may be interested to know that you can find more information on Ray Mears at the following website:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/biographies/biogs/tvfactual/raymears.shtml
>hank you again Iain for taking the time to contact the BBC.
Regards
Gary Sullivan
BBC Information
Celt_Ginger
24-09-2005, 18:10
UKTV seem to run a Ray mears day every now and again. I tapes the whole "world of survival" ages ago I don't have "Tracks" though and have never seen it. I would like to though.
anthonyyy
24-09-2005, 19:22
I think it is more effective to write a snail mail letter.
jamesoconnor
25-09-2005, 09:07
world of survival was on last night, well, early morning 12.30-3am,on uk documentary i taped it all and shall be getting it burned to dvd for posterity!! lol
i see theres more ray on tonight till 11. id check to see whats on during the night.
regards
james
world of survival was on last night, well, early morning 12.30-3am,on uk documentary i taped it all and shall be getting it burned to dvd for posterity!! lol
i see theres more ray on tonight till 11. id check to see whats on during the night.
regards
jamesCould i trouble you for a copy James?
I can't see UK documentary on my box. I can see UK History, UK style, yada, yada but no documentary.
What number is it for you guys? Are you on cable or satellite?
Bushmaster
25-09-2005, 13:06
Hi there sky chanell 564 or 565 and it has just started.It will be followed by extreme survival its a whole day of ray.!!!:)
Geoff
tagnut69
07-02-2006, 08:37
Is it me or was the world of survival series shorter than the bbc version. I only ask because in the Siberisn episopde they didnt show the evenk knot, which still mistifyes me
All of the Ray Mears shows on sky seem to be cut. This is because many were originally shown without adverts or with shorter terrestrial television adverts.
Of course on satellite they need to fit in their 5 - 6 minutes worth of adverts every 10 minutes or so (well it seems like that much - enough to make a mug of tea and go to the loo easily)
abushcrafter
11-12-2007, 18:13
this eill ceap you bisey
http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...&search=Search
this eill ceap you bisey
http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...&search=Search
I guess I must be old, as I have no idea what this post means, would it be possible to write in English, English that 90% of us old fogies can understand. Plus your link just goes to the youtube search page.
abushcrafter
11-12-2007, 18:49
Sorry dyslexia ;)
Here is A GOOD LINK
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ray+mears&search=Search
Guess the program :27:which dose the spelling:confused:
abushcrafter
11-12-2007, 18:57
Is it me or was the world of survival series shorter than the bbc version. I only ask because in the Siberisn episopde they didnt show the evenk knot, which still mistifyes me
yes it is:(
It's showing on Dave recently, and the evenk knot, birch container and berry collector are back in.
i was just gonna suggest dave but spamel beat me to it .country tracks episodes are all on you tube.
abushcrafter
13-12-2007, 10:18
not all????????