Wednesday, February 04, 2015

Plants, Parcels.... and a Film Crew?

Wednesday, February 04, 2015   Mark and Gaz   34 comments

Last summer we ordered a selection of plants from Crug Farm, nothing unusual in that I hear you say. Well not quite, the order and delivery were fairly standard... apart from everything from the order, selection and delivery was filmed for an upcoming BBC TV Show.

The new series of Modern Times, continues next week (BBC Thursday 12 February at 9pm) with 24 Hour Parcel People. Ahead of that showing the BBC have released a clip of the show.



We wont say any more until the show, don't want to give away any spoilers...

 Gaz

Posted in: Leagrave , Leagrave Village , modern times , tv

34 comments :

  1. Alan4 February 2015 at 20:45

    It's pretty exciting to see a garden in person that you've only ever seen photographed before -- like Loree's garden in Portland last summer -- but seeing it on TV (or TV alternative) might be even more exciting! There are the blue pots in front... and the koi pond... and the white, white sunroom! Yay! :D

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    1. Mark and Gaz4 February 2015 at 21:46

      Seeing the clip this afternoon was the first time we caught glimpse of some of the footage they have taken of us and the garden. It was a wonderful experience taking part in the show. Looking forward to seeing the full episode ourselves Alan :)

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  2. Shirley4 February 2015 at 21:09

    Homage to the box is a very blogger thing to do. It was fun to see you two in action and the garden in video looking so lush. I remember you posting about the delivery but not about the show.

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    1. Mark and Gaz4 February 2015 at 21:50

      I'm glad you took note of that Shirley :) they know we're bloggers and that has a great influence on our behaviour when receiving a parcel. We had to keep quiet about the show hence didn't mention it when we made 'that' post.

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  3. rickii4 February 2015 at 22:02

    I know you will not be spoiled by stardom.

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  4. Alison4 February 2015 at 23:55

    So exciting! Not having had the privilege of meeting you two in Porltand, I loved "meeting" you this way!

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    1. Mark and Gaz5 February 2015 at 07:53

      Hi Alison, am I right that you're going to the Toronto fling? If so really looking forward to meeting you there :))

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  5. Kris Peterson5 February 2015 at 01:55

    Renowned bloggers and now TV stars too!

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  6. Lisa C. D.5 February 2015 at 04:03

    Ohh I loved this :D :D!!!! I want to see more!!!! I love when plants arrive home like that!! It is so exciting!! and you both are the first people from a TV show I´ve met :)

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    1. Mark and Gaz5 February 2015 at 07:55

      Thanks Lisa :) it's only a brief appearance but really enjoyed taking part, good fun!

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  7. danger garden5 February 2015 at 06:28

    Oh how fun! I was worried Gaz wouldn't be making an appearance so was relieved when he got home. I want to see more!!!

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    1. Mark and Gaz5 February 2015 at 07:56

      More next week Loree, hope you'll get to see it? :)

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  8. Anna K5 February 2015 at 14:22

    Oh, how exciting - both the plants and the TV-show! I can't wait to see it! :)

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  9. Patricia C5 February 2015 at 15:43

    What fun. Can wait to see the rest.

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    1. Mark and Gaz5 February 2015 at 17:06

      We haven't seen the finished product in its entirety ourselves Patricia. I'm gearing myself to cringe loads :)

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  10. Rosie Nixon Fluerty5 February 2015 at 16:55

    Loved seeing your garden in the clip ... and the new kitchen too. Even better seeing you and hearing you both speak :)

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    1. Mark and Gaz5 February 2015 at 17:07

      Ahh glimpses of the kitchen, they managed to sneak some clips of it Rosie :)

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  11. Sarah Shoesmith5 February 2015 at 18:23

    Brilliant! I am SO pleased you talk to your plants too! It's fab to see summer and the garden and to hear you two chatting. Marvellous. I think all our plant deliveries should have a film crew in tow.

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    1. Mark and Gaz5 February 2015 at 19:35

      I not only talk to plants I talk to myself too at times, hehe :) nice to re reminded of summer Sarah, boy do I miss it!

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  12. Caro5 February 2015 at 18:31

    Saw this first thing this morning and it really made me smile. Love your reaction when the parcel arrived - that would have been mine too! (Especially a parcel from Crug Plants!) I was just scrolling through the other comments when I saw Sarah's comment - just what I was thinking! I love that you talk to your plants too - and that you took a pic through the handle hole to send to Gaz - that's just so sweet! Lovely to see you both 'on telly', will look out for the prog when it's aired. Caro x

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    1. Mark and Gaz5 February 2015 at 19:39

      Thanks Caro :) I was smiling from ear to ear when I first saw the clip, and yes cringing too. It's weird to hear your own voice. Looking forward to seeing the entire show.

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  13. rusty duck5 February 2015 at 19:00

    Whoo hoo!! Famous at last!

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  14. Anna5 February 2015 at 21:22

    Oh how exciting guys! You can now film stars to your credentials. Lovely to see you in the flesh as it were. Will look out for the full programme.

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    1. Mark and Gaz5 February 2015 at 22:42

      That made me laugh Anna! Ditto, looking forward to seeing the full programme :)

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  15. don5 February 2015 at 22:38

    I shall reserve any sarcastic comments until I've watched the whole thing.:-) You both look good ( well scrubbed) and the garden looks fab.

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    1. Mark and Gaz5 February 2015 at 22:45

      Seeing the clip above, it was nice to be reminded of summer Don :)

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  16. Anonymous6 February 2015 at 08:52

    That was a really great little clip; bet it took ages to film. It was nice to put faces to names; blogging creates a strange situation where I feel I know you but have never met you! Will now watch the whole show avidly! Helen

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    1. Mark and Gaz6 February 2015 at 10:54

      Thank you Helen :) We haven't see the finished programme ourselves so we're looking forward to seeing it. Hoping to visit Sissinghurst this year, will give you a nudge if we do

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  17. debsgarden9 February 2015 at 03:11

    So now you are famous! (But you were already famous.) I enjoyed the clip, and it is great to have voices attached to the photos.

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    1. Mark and Gaz9 February 2015 at 10:55

      Barely Debs :) I'm getting myself ready to cringe on Thursday. Very excited though of course!

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  18. Celia Hart13 February 2015 at 10:31

    I'm so behind with catching up with your blog so missed the clip and missed the programme! You are natural TV stars! looking forward to watching on iPlayer.

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