I thought it was a little strange, Carol was sitting with Jim discussing his decision to retire and said they'd put a film together showing his time at Beechgrove. I expected it to go back to him either after the film or at the end of the programme and wish him well, but there was nothing. Even if he didn't want to be on screen (which was understandable, it was clearly an emotional time), it was a bit like "Jim's retiring, here's a film, now let's get on". I thought the programme that's on tonight is a repeat of the Beechgrove story that was shown last year for the 40th anniversary.
Maybe he just didn't want a fuss. It did seem strange though that he didn't even appear in the group at the end of the programme. Maybe somebody said something during shooting which made him think "I don't need this" and he just told them during filming that he was retiring so things had to be thrown together quickly. It's all just speculation.
Could be. I did expect to see him in the group shot at the end, then when he wasn't I just assumed as you say, that he didn't want a fuss. I did expect them to mention him and wish him all the best though. Anyway I am sure he knows that the viewers will miss him & wish him a long and happy retirement
We recorded this as we were busy on Sunday so have only just caught up. Glad it's not just me that thought it odd he disappeared after the chat with Carol. That said my OH is retiring next week & she has told her lot she definitely does NOT want a fuss or a "do" of any kind she hates being the centre of attention.
Apparently it's off air this week because of football but will be back next week. The Facebook page has some handy tips on secateur maintenance and other stuff too.
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Just watched the latest episode of Beechgrove. I really enjoyed it and at last Carol got a chance to shine. I liked the new presenter Rosa although I don't think I'll try her nettle soup. Overall, there was a lightness to the programme, as if the headmaster had gone on holiday. Much as I respect Jim McColl, it was always his show, and I am looking forward to the next episode.
I never thought of Jim as the headmaster, more the kindly grandfather keeping an eye on the young 'uns. Mind you a grandfather who could put you in your place if needs be.
I enjoyed it too and they covered a lot without it seeming rushed. Rosa, from the market garden is a 'natural' and I hope we see a lot more of her. I got rid of my ground elder so wont be making the soup either.
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I thought the programme that's on tonight is a repeat of the Beechgrove story that was shown last year for the 40th anniversary.
That said my OH is retiring next week & she has told her lot she definitely does NOT want a fuss or a "do" of any kind she hates being the centre of attention.
I got rid of my ground elder