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[Closed] PSA - More Simon Reeve. Colombia this time

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2017/16/colombia-with-simon-reeve

Just started watching on recording. So far, so brilliant, as per.


 
Posted : 16/04/2017 8:25 pm
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Yep. As expected, his work continues to be excellent.

For anyone watching, the heli that took the FARC 'Doctor' away, Red Cross markings? Any ideas.

Either way, excellent reportage. Balanced, interesting, challenging and entertaining.


 
Posted : 16/04/2017 9:24 pm
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For anyone watching, the heli that took the FARC 'Doctor' away, Red Cross markings? Any ideas

Yeah, I wondered that too..
Well, I did wonder why the Beeb let it be shown..


 
Posted : 16/04/2017 9:29 pm
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damn, inlaws down so had to watchrowan atkinson as maigret 😕

thanks goodness for iplayer


 
Posted : 16/04/2017 9:32 pm
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Unless the ICRC are involved in mediating the peace process?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-39226583


 
Posted : 16/04/2017 9:54 pm
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Unless the ICRC are involved in mediating the peace process?

I hope that's it. Would make sense. Odd that the commentary was that he was enough route to meet other FARC leaders. Would the ICRC be facilitating intra-FARC meetings?

Am nit picking here, though.

That resort area at the start was stunning. A mix of beauty and decay.


 
Posted : 16/04/2017 9:59 pm
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I remember them building that cable car a decade or so ago, I'm sure I've read that it's only used by tourists as its too expensive for the inhabitants of the favella to use. The idea is good that each stop has a service but if it's more expensive than the locals can afford it's pointless.


 
Posted : 16/04/2017 10:25 pm