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Updated: October 29, 2004 11:46 |
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This is where we recorded the part were Annabel introduces us, gives us our packs and sends us on our way. This was the day before the real recording. You'd never know, except if you look carefully, the weather is slightly different. These shots were recorded a number of times. There were various reasons for this. At this stage, Chatsworth had not decided whether this would be a Christmas Special on not. So we recorded two versions, one with Annabel saying welcome to a special Christmas edition, and another with just the normal introduction. There were other reasons for multiple "takes" including my mistakes, and the usual "let's do another one, just to be sure" !! My first bit of stardom was to come when Annabel explained that the Interceptor could zap us. I was supposed to say "and how does he do that" ? On about the 6th recording, I forgot my line (the scenery was nice and it was easy to get |
distracted). Annabel, the true professional - without any hesitation, just simply said "and if you want to know how he does that ..." and just carried on - you'd never know that I had fluffed my lines. Of course, that was the "take" that they used in the final version. As I said on the programme, I had never been in a helicopter before. My first ride however was to be shorter than you may think if you watch the programme on TV. After we were placed in the helicopter, we took off, did a short orbit around the lighthouse and landed again!! That was the "take off" shot. We then watched on the ground as Annabel pretended to wave to a departing helicopter. Our pilot in the Jet Ranger (G-BXHU) was Jerry Grayson.
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