My father was the Director for all episodes of Out of Town. Always pleased to hear people recalling it. I've now settled in Dorset, close to many locations they used when filming.
In 1947 I remember my father driving down from Tarrant Hinton to the water splash in Tarrant Monkton to park in the middle and wash the mud off the car. - unthinkable today. - I thank you and JH from the bottom of my heart for bringing back memories of that lost world.
I'm so glad my humble programme bought you such pleasure. Thank you. If you want to see more of the Tarrant Valley, my friend Dave Ford (thats also his channel name) has just released his own walk in Jack's footsteps. Worth a look if you have the time. Many of us owe so much to JH for awakening an interest in the countryside and old customs and skills.
That was really so kind of you Bonny. I do worry a bit sometimes, given that I don't actually work from a script. Just light research beforehand sometimes. But what you see is what you get as they say. It's me, warts and all. And it's from the heart, not what I feel people want me to say. So glad there are some who do like that approach.
As a child of about 8years old and living in the heart of the Midlands, jack was an escape for me and my family 50 years ago, from the industrial area to the country side was beautiful to watch. Even on an old black and white tv, now I watch him on the laptop and still love his programs, keep up the good work and thank you for remembering old jack.
You are so very kind. Jack was a hero of mine in my childhood. I come from an East Sussex country family, so naturally my videos are mainly in that area. But, as my lady lives in Dorset, it was wonderful to be able to do a little tribute. Hopefully I'll be able to do a few more in that area in a similar vein. I had no idea my little effort would become so popular, but am pleased it seems to have provided happy memories for so many folk.
Charming presentation, Bernie, and I also love to re-visit places where people I admire once went. When I was in my early teens I met JH at a country fair in Devon, I've never forgotten how pleasant he was even to a little whipper-snapper like myself. My sister farms in that region so I know the topography fairly well but I never knew the meaning of the word 'winterbourne'. Did you know the chap who created that Hovis advert later went on to make the cult film, Blade runner? Ridley Scott!
Thank you so much for this . We loved Jack and met him once. Also spent many happy days in the Tarrants and a fair number of pints in the lovely pub. Not able to drive now so this brought back so many precious memories xx
If you were the only person for whom this video brought back memories, then I would still consider my work was worthwhile. That is why I do it. To bring back memories and encourage exploration. Thank you so much for commenting.
Enjoyed your blog I was born at 12 langton Rd as young boys we used to try and ride our bikes across the ford and ended up sitting in the middle having the front wheel slip thank you for bringing back so many memories we now live in south Africa 75 in two weeks Dennis pike ex bluecoat boy from blandford
Thank you so much Dennis. I have been humbled by the fact that I seem to have brought back memories to some people, with this little video of mine. All the more surprising because I hadn't even planned to make it. It was mainly due to a Jack Hargreaves programme that Jackie and I were there in the first place!! Your memories appear to even pre-date Jack so for me that's extra interesting. I can just imagine you all going home with wet bums and being scolded by your mothers!! You've brought it to life. Thank you again.
Wonderful memories of Jack Hargreaves always wanted to be the kid from London who he educated in the ways of the countryside! Beautiful place Thank you for this!
That is so kind of you. He was my hero, and it was lovely to follow one of his adventures. My own videos are not meant in any way to copy his methodology, but I like to think I am carrying on his casual way of presenting things, albeit in my own style.
Fascinating. These places are beautiful and full of character and history. Thanks for researching and sharing the information. We need to cherish such heritage. Martin Kavanagh, Ireland
Thank you so much for those kind words. There are others who produce similar videos, all of us different, but all with one purpose. To share our appreciation for Jack's programmes, and to see how things have changed, if at all..
Thanks Bernie. I've lived in Dorset for over 20 years and never visited Tarrant Monkton. One of these days I'm going to be brave and turn off the main road and do some exploring. I've only just discovered Jack Hargreaves but what a brilliant programme Out of Town was. I've learnt so much - he had a brilliant way of explaining things which was fun, interesting and informative. Many thanks and God bless you Rachel Turner-Smith x
How lovely to hear from you Rachel. Hope you are keeping well. Jack was my hero when I was younger, and, although I never set out to deliberately copy his style, I hope mine is similar enough to keep peoples' attention. My lovely partner Jackie lives in Poole, so I am hoping to do more exploring in Dorset when I am able to be with her there. Hoping to explore the River Winterbourne in particular, so watch this space!!
Great to hear from you. Yes, I sneaked it in between Cornwall videos, just as a break. But still busy out filming so I am getting plenty of stuff "in the can", and I think I have some good things to come.
@henryv agincourt Yes! I admire your interest in those aspects of history. We can all learn from each other. Trouble is, when anyone, except you, says "castle" to me, I immediately think of a Great Western Railway loco!
Very kind of you to comment. It has been interesting to compare some of the places Jack filmed. I have released three films in this mini-series of tributes, and there will be one final one in the New Year.
Thank you very much for making & sharing this video! The Jack Hardgreaves series are still wonderful: I saw them during Covid. But you make a good follow-up, as I'm concerned. Can't you even start with a bit of "his opening-tune" ... 🌷 love from Holland
Thank you so much. Jack Hargreaves was my hero when younger, so I take your comment as a great compliment. Whilst I hope my videos might be seen as "in the style" of Jack, I never set out to do that, nor, indeed, would I wish to copy him. My style has evolved as I have gone along. There are some copyright issues with music, as you may well know, so the original Max Bygraves song is a definite "no-no". But I might try the Spanish Theme at some time, because that is by far the best in my opinion. Thank you Holland, nice to know I have some international viewers.
Yes I know it is. The point I was trying to make was that when in that area, ie north Dorset, Wiltshire borders, Shaftesbury is the go to place for lardy cake. Agreed, the wording could have been better, but thank you for pointing it out as it means you were hopefully enjoying the video. I'll look at it again though and see if I can amend it when I have the time.
And a fair comment it was. But Ihope we are both agreed that the lardy cake in that one last bakery in Shaftesbury is worth traveling from anywhere for!
I cant get the JH theme tune out of mind now. Used to love those programmes, I was only a child but there was always something interesting. How I wish I could jump into you tube and paddle in that stream today, it's getting too hot for me!
I seem to have brought back memories of JH and Out of Town to many people, and am happy to have done it. Shame he filmed so far away as I might like to do more revisiting where he filmed, as it makes an interesting contrast with today.
It was compulsive viewing for me. But my interest has been rekindled recently by the availability on TH-cam. Hence my choice of Tarrant Monkton because it fitted in with what I wanted to do for Jackie's birthday. It's quite possible I might do more like this in the future as it would give us things to do when I am down that way. I never set out conciously to copy the format or be like Jack in any way, but I am now beginning to see how those programmes all those years ago might be having a subconcious influence. If people are happy with that , then I take it as a great compliment.
No sir, thank YOU for taking the time to comment, and for joining my list of subscribers, which seems to have suddenly begun growing again. I can't promise you broadcast standard productions. I am merely an amateur and I don't do this for money. But I DO try and bring videos from the heart. As I see and feel things while I wander around, warts and all. Plus, of course, a sprinkling of railway bits and pieces as I am able to film them.
Yes of course it is. I've addressed a comment to that effect before. Sometimes we do make mistakes, and that is regrettable, but at least if folk point them out it proves they have been watching!! Thanks for commenting.
@@stationmasterschoice-walku1307 no problem, really interesting content anyway. We did the Tarrants in a wet drive yesterday and managed to have an almost dry walk on the airfield. We only live half an hour away but it's such a quiet corner of Wessex. All inspired like yourself by Jack's programs of course. Happy New year!
@@ghinzani1 Thanks for the kind comments. Glad you enjoyed the walk. I have two more of my tributes to Jack in a playlist. Will be doing a final one in a while.
My father was the Director for all episodes of Out of Town. Always pleased to hear people recalling it. I've now settled in Dorset, close to many locations they used when filming.
Jack was my hero. I am so glad folk like my offering. Thank you so much for commenting. I loved the series.
In 1947 I remember my father driving down from Tarrant Hinton to the water splash in Tarrant Monkton to park in the middle and wash the mud off the car. - unthinkable today. - I thank you and JH from the bottom of my heart for bringing back memories of that lost world.
I'm so glad my humble programme bought you such pleasure. Thank you. If you want to see more of the Tarrant Valley, my friend Dave Ford (thats also his channel name) has just released his own walk in Jack's footsteps. Worth a look if you have the time. Many of us owe so much to JH for awakening an interest in the countryside and old customs and skills.
I was looking forward to this. As a kid I loved watching the ‘Out of Town’ Jack Hargreaves programmes. Your own films are so lovely and heartwarming.
Me too, Bonny.
That was really so kind of you Bonny. I do worry a bit sometimes, given that I don't actually work from a script. Just light research beforehand sometimes. But what you see is what you get as they say. It's me, warts and all. And it's from the heart, not what I feel people want me to say. So glad there are some who do like that approach.
As a child of about 8years old and living in the heart of the Midlands, jack was an escape for me and my family 50 years ago, from the industrial area to the country side was beautiful to watch. Even on an old black and white tv, now I watch him on the laptop and still love his programs, keep up the good work and thank you for remembering old jack.
You are so very kind. Jack was a hero of mine in my childhood. I come from an East Sussex country family, so naturally my videos are mainly in that area. But, as my lady lives in Dorset, it was wonderful to be able to do a little tribute. Hopefully I'll be able to do a few more in that area in a similar vein. I had no idea my little effort would become so popular, but am pleased it seems to have provided happy memories for so many folk.
Charming presentation, Bernie, and I also love to re-visit places where people I admire once went. When I was in my early teens I met JH at a country fair in Devon, I've never forgotten how pleasant he was even to a little whipper-snapper like myself. My sister farms in that region so I know the topography fairly well but I never knew the meaning of the word 'winterbourne'. Did you know the chap who created that Hovis advert later went on to make the cult film, Blade runner? Ridley Scott!
Thanks Andrew. Very kind as always. And, yes, I had heard about Ridley Scott. Who'd have thought it?
Thank you so much for this . We loved Jack and met him once. Also spent many happy days in the Tarrants and a fair number of pints in the lovely pub. Not able to drive now so this brought back so many precious memories xx
If you were the only person for whom this video brought back memories, then I would still consider my work was worthwhile. That is why I do it. To bring back memories and encourage exploration. Thank you so much for commenting.
Absolutely wonderful, so interesting and beautiful views. Thanks for posting this, It was teriffic.
Very kind of you to say.
Enjoyed your blog I was born at 12 langton Rd as young boys we used to try and ride our bikes across the ford and ended up sitting in the middle having the front wheel slip thank you for bringing back so many memories we now live in south Africa 75 in two weeks Dennis pike ex bluecoat boy from blandford
Thank you so much Dennis. I have been humbled by the fact that I seem to have brought back memories to some people, with this little video of mine. All the more surprising because I hadn't even planned to make it. It was mainly due to a Jack Hargreaves programme that Jackie and I were there in the first place!! Your memories appear to even pre-date Jack so for me that's extra interesting. I can just imagine you all going home with wet bums and being scolded by your mothers!! You've brought it to life. Thank you again.
Wonderful memories of Jack Hargreaves always wanted to be the kid from London who he educated in the ways of the countryside! Beautiful place Thank you for this!
That is so kind of you. He was my hero, and it was lovely to follow one of his adventures. My own videos are not meant in any way to copy his methodology, but I like to think I am carrying on his casual way of presenting things, albeit in my own style.
Fascinating. These places are beautiful and full of character and history. Thanks for researching and sharing the information. We need to cherish such heritage. Martin Kavanagh, Ireland
Thank you so much for those kind words. There are others who produce similar videos, all of us different, but all with one purpose. To share our appreciation for Jack's programmes, and to see how things have changed, if at all..
What a lovely video Bernie. We’ve never been there but we love Wiltshire. Thank you for sharing your visit. I bet Jackie enjoyed her birthday with you
Yes Lynn she did. I think that day we knew where we were headed as a couple. Thanks for commenting.
Thanks Bernie. I've lived in Dorset for over 20 years and never visited Tarrant Monkton. One of these days I'm going to be brave and turn off the main road and do some exploring. I've only just discovered Jack Hargreaves but what a brilliant programme Out of Town was. I've learnt so much - he had a brilliant way of explaining things which was fun, interesting and informative. Many thanks and God bless you Rachel Turner-Smith x
How lovely to hear from you Rachel. Hope you are keeping well. Jack was my hero when I was younger, and, although I never set out to deliberately copy his style, I hope mine is similar enough to keep peoples' attention. My lovely partner Jackie lives in Poole, so I am hoping to do more exploring in Dorset when I am able to be with her there. Hoping to explore the River Winterbourne in particular, so watch this space!!
Lovely presentation mucker, I was going to say it must be near Launceston with it's Castle, then along came the signpost.
Great to hear from you. Yes, I sneaked it in between Cornwall videos, just as a break. But still busy out filming so I am getting plenty of stuff "in the can", and I think I have some good things to come.
@@stationmasterschoice-walku1307 I had to get a Castle in, you know me :)
@henryv agincourt Yes! I admire your interest in those aspects of history. We can all learn from each other. Trouble is, when anyone, except you, says "castle" to me, I immediately think of a Great Western Railway loco!
Thanks for posting this really enjoyed seeing where jack visited, not so long ago and how it changed, or hasn’t 😂
Very kind of you to comment. It has been interesting to compare some of the places Jack filmed. I have released three films in this mini-series of tributes, and there will be one final one in the New Year.
Thank you very much for making & sharing this video! The Jack Hardgreaves series are still wonderful: I saw them during Covid. But you make a good follow-up, as I'm concerned. Can't you even start with a bit of "his opening-tune" ... 🌷 love from Holland
Thank you so much. Jack Hargreaves was my hero when younger, so I take your comment as a great compliment. Whilst I hope my videos might be seen as "in the style" of Jack, I never set out to do that, nor, indeed, would I wish to copy him. My style has evolved as I have gone along. There are some copyright issues with music, as you may well know, so the original Max Bygraves song is a definite "no-no". But I might try the Spanish Theme at some time, because that is by far the best in my opinion. Thank you Holland, nice to know I have some international viewers.
Fantastic vid; very enjoyable indeed
Thank you very much sir. Greatly appreciated.
Very interesting video. I loved watching Jack Hargreaves.
Glad you enjoyed it
It would be interesting to hear your perspective on a few more of Mr Hargreaves video's.
I'd love to do more revisiting where he filmed, but it's all so far away. Jackie lives in Poole, so I might get more opportunites as time goes by.
Shaftesbury is in Dorset.
Yes I know it is. The point I was trying to make was that when in that area, ie north Dorset, Wiltshire borders, Shaftesbury is the go to place for lardy cake. Agreed, the wording could have been better, but thank you for pointing it out as it means you were hopefully enjoying the video. I'll look at it again though and see if I can amend it when I have the time.
@@stationmasterschoice-walku1307 That's ok fella, it's very close to the border. It was just an observation.
And a fair comment it was. But Ihope we are both agreed that the lardy cake in that one last bakery in Shaftesbury is worth traveling from anywhere for!
Indeed. 😁
I cant get the JH theme tune out of mind now. Used to love those programmes, I was only a child but there was always something interesting. How I wish I could jump into you tube and paddle in that stream today, it's getting too hot for me!
I seem to have brought back memories of JH and Out of Town to many people, and am happy to have done it. Shame he filmed so far away as I might like to do more revisiting where he filmed, as it makes an interesting contrast with today.
I loved out of town, I think it was on Friday evenings, I use to watch it than go to the pub to play darts (I was single then) 😊
It was compulsive viewing for me. But my interest has been rekindled recently by the availability on TH-cam. Hence my choice of Tarrant Monkton because it fitted in with what I wanted to do for Jackie's birthday. It's quite possible I might do more like this in the future as it would give us things to do when I am down that way. I never set out conciously to copy the format or be like Jack in any way, but I am now beginning to see how those programmes all those years ago might be having a subconcious influence. If people are happy with that , then I take it as a great compliment.
Thank-you!
No sir, thank YOU for taking the time to comment, and for joining my list of subscribers, which seems to have suddenly begun growing again. I can't promise you broadcast standard productions. I am merely an amateur and I don't do this for money. But I DO try and bring videos from the heart. As I see and feel things while I wander around, warts and all. Plus, of course, a sprinkling of railway bits and pieces as I am able to film them.
Is Shaftesbury in Wiltshire? I always thought it was Dorset
Yes of course it is. I've addressed a comment to that effect before. Sometimes we do make mistakes, and that is regrettable, but at least if folk point them out it proves they have been watching!! Thanks for commenting.
@@stationmasterschoice-walku1307 no problem, really interesting content anyway. We did the Tarrants in a wet drive yesterday and managed to have an almost dry walk on the airfield. We only live half an hour away but it's such a quiet corner of Wessex. All inspired like yourself by Jack's programs of course. Happy New year!
@@ghinzani1 Thanks for the kind comments. Glad you enjoyed the walk. I have two more of my tributes to Jack in a playlist. Will be doing a final one in a while.
I live on Gold Hill!
A lovely place to live, but I suspect not without it's problems with access, etc. Thanks for commenting.
@@stationmasterschoice-walku1307 you get used to it