Amaroo Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Just watched the first in the new series with the Godfry's family in Perth. The BBC erred in not having this programme with sub titles as the family were from East Glasgow and only understandable every now and again. This family sadly could 'moan' for the UK which is what they did for the most part. Some of the things the husband said about properties that were obviously occupied were totally uncalled for on television when compared to their own property. No doubt as all the series have been, the BBC edit to make watchable. It has to get better than the first programme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Just watched the first in the new series with the Godfry's family in Perth. The BBC erred in not having this programme with sub titles as the family were from East Glasgow and only understandable every now and again. . If someone had said that about an Asian family there would have been a dozen replies screaming racist on here by now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 jeezo they weren't that hard to understand! especially the mother. I agree about them slagging the property but that's up to them and the program. I hear that some of the people who have been on the program are members on here so it's maybe a good thing you didn't say anything worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaroo Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 Certainly not intentional to upset anyone, I simply wrote as I saw the programme. I don't doubt that to many people they would be understandale with no problems. The mother indeed was easier to understand, the husband was only at times understanable and their little boy I could not understand a word. I think it depends what part of the country one comes from as to how they understand someone from somewhere else. To someone like 'Scottishstacey' I would expect them to be crystal clear. As some families who have appeared in the programme over the years have posted at varying times on WDU,PiO and on other web sites what we the viewer sees is what the BBC want us to see regardless. I wish the Godfrey's well, I love Oz and visit for 6 months at a time as and when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hongnor23 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I watch the show as well , she said the big house and the weather would be a bonus it was family life they were going for, once they got to the house they were staying at she said I ll no be coming here if the homes are like this. I did laugh when he said the pools the cleanest part of the house, even tho it was a bit rude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeegieDave Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I'm from Glasgow and nobody has a problem understanding me. Why would they put subtitles on for an English speaking family?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I'm from Glasgow and nobody has a problem understanding me. Why would they put subtitles on for an English speaking family?? Dinnae ken lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeegieDave Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Dinnae ken lol lol never heard a Glaswegian say that in my life.. That's a Stevie Ellis tcheuchter expression!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hongnor23 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Apparently the best spoken English in the uk is in Inverness . Am with you Dave why put subtitles on for an English speaking family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 lol never heard a Glaswegian say that in my life.. That's a Stevie Ellis tcheuchter expression!! Bolt ya rocket lol. Nothing wrong with a few tcheuchter sayings now and again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeegieDave Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Apparently the best spoken English in the uk is in Inverness .Am with you Dave why put subtitles on for an English speaking family. It keeps the snobs happy!! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 The BBC provides subtitles on nearly all its programs. They're really for the deaf and hard of hearing but anyone can switch them on - for example if they can't understand the accents. PS: It's 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernbird Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I've just watched it and I understood them perfectly fine, their accents weren't the issue for me. However, I do agree with the OP in the sense that this couple (and I'm sorry if they are members here but first impressions and all that) complained about 2 of the houses and it was hard to see how they could give their own place. I know everyone wants to move to somewhere better but I felt they were quite disrespectful to many people who live perfectly well in exactly the type of housing pictured, me included. A bit snobby to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest76088 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I never cease to be amazed at how rude the house viewers on these and other similar programmes can be about the way other people - even those they have yet to meet - live. Maybe they would behave differently if the house owners were given the chance to reciprocate and pass judgement on the (glass) houses of the programme participants. It is (misplaced) snobbery of the worst kind that I suspect will exclude them from many-a-barbie. BigD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalis Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Where is Stevie Ellis when you need him. Him posting here now would be genuine comedy gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalis Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 If someone had said that about an Asian family there would have been a dozen replies screaming racist on here by now! Yes as unfortunately the loony left on here are the most vocal, aggressive and bullying members here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie ellis Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 well a watched the programme the day an a understood every word, totally agree though very cheeky boot ither folks hooses, nae need for haf o at said the day, jeezo lic o pint an yer ane furniture , sorted, hooses looked fine tae me ony y. a wud wint a pub close by though:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plentymech Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Did anyone agree or disagree with the finance section of the show? For example the weekly food shop was only £12 over the UK when just the three items listed would, in my experience, take it well over that from the off. Don't get me wrong, I'd like it to be a positive swing financially but as someone who's planning on arriving down under in Feb, all my calculations put my family and I approximately 10-15% worse off in Australia despite being fortunately in a perceived better financial position than the Godfrys were at least portrayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaC Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I think Im going to have to watch this on the I Player I love watching these shows, and then coming on here to see what people say about them. The financial side of things they always show to me are rubbish. As in the UK, you live to your means......as long as you got the basics and got a roof over your head who cares. I think alot of Brits think that they will go to Aus and live in a mansion while working half the hours that you do here. All I seem to get off people is they cant wait to come visit, use our pool etc.....uhhhhh whos to say Im going to be able to afford a pool!! Its all the big Aussie dream isnt it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Just watched the first in the new series with the Godfry's family in Perth. The BBC erred in not having this programme with sub titles as the family were from East Glasgow and only understandable every now and again. This family sadly could 'moan' for the UK which is what they did for the most part. Some of the things the husband said about properties that were obviously occupied were totally uncalled for on television when compared to their own property. No doubt as all the series have been, the BBC edit to make watchable. It has to get better than the first programme. Just watched it on iplayer. I am not Scottish and understood every word they said with no difficulty whatsoever. I thought they were very positive, they voted Australia for everything. The worst house I saw was probably their own, so I don't really know why they were critical of the other houses, but still it would be pretty dull if eveyrone wlaked through the houses saying "very nice" to everything. They said what they are feeling as I am sure they were encouraged to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zidden Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Well she stated when she got off the plane that they couldn't do that trip (flight) every year. So why when looking for houses is the extra room always required for visitors? Do they expect family to do the journey all the time. Sorry but as soon as I hear comments like this, then it says to me that they have not really considered the distance and how the ties with family and friends will not be the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Well she stated when she got off the plane that they couldn't do that trip (flight) every year. So why when looking for houses is the extra room always required for visitors? Do they expect family to do the journey all the time. Sorry but as soon as I hear comments like this, then it says to me that they have not really considered the distance and how the ties with family and friends will not be the same. I don't get you, she didn't say that she expects guests to travel more than once a year each did she. It is human for people to want to have space for visitors, so that people feel they are welcome and so perhaps people are less put off by cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zidden Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 What is the point of having an empty room for most of the year, just in case. I think it is rather derogatory when people comment on wanting a pool, lots of land and extra bedrooms. It is almost as if then feel Australia is a poorer country and they feel they can buy a huge house and pay less. Unfortunately the ar$e has fell out the UK and OZ is the land of opportunity at the moment. If we had a show that showed immigrants coming to the UK and they expected to land a top job, work less and buy a large house what do you think people would say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozziepom Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Just watched it on iplayer. I am not Scottish and understood every word they said with no difficulty whatsoever. I thought they were very positive, they voted Australia for everything. The worst house I saw was probably their own, so I don't really know why they were critical of the other houses, but still it would be pretty dull if eveyrone wlaked through the houses saying "very nice" to everything. They said what they are feeling as I am sure they were encouraged to. Yeah, that's about right. Their own house was tiny but B&Q'd to the 9's with flock wallpaper & cheap but new bathroom/kitchen. The houses they looked at were far larger, maybe not decorated to their tastes. I also understood every word, got annoyed at their opinion of the houses, which IMHO were way better than theirs, but overall they where good and I hope they make it over and enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 What is the point of having an empty room for most of the year, just in case. I think it is rather derogatory when people comment on wanting a pool, lots of land and extra bedrooms. It is almost as if then feel Australia is a poorer country and they feel they can buy a huge house and pay less. Unfortunately the ar$e has fell out the UK and OZ is the land of opportunity at the moment. If we had a show that showed immigrants coming to the UK and they expected to land a top job, work less and buy a large house what do you think people would say? They'd say "Watch Escape to the Country"because its about as realistic to the average person as WDU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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