So You Think You are Royal

[Grothenwell]

The point seems to be missing here in my humble opinion, if programme makers want to use your story and they get all the research you have done and they only have to confirm it why aren't they paying you? They get rvenue from the programme being aired and repeated.

I could be wrong but as far as I can see so far they haven't used much in the way of research done by the families. The family's storieshanded down through generations have been researched by the company makers. So the family get work done for them/ we enjoy (or not) the programme/ the TV get advertising revenue. Except in this case by the look of it they haven't had the viewing figures/advertising revenue to support it being on at a regular channel/time, or a second series? As far as I can see from the likes of Patrish, they aren't too interested if you have already done most of the work. The "good" telly is seeing the link that the family suspect/believe being proved or it seems most cases shattered.

Grothenwell

[patrish]

They gave me the impression that they were prepared  pay  but Robinthered would be the best to answer that one 

[Old Bristolian]

I missed the Gordon Honeycombe programme (early 1980s?) but I did buy the book & it was that which got me started in genealogy. It was very well organised, tracing Gordon's family back & introducing a new topic (family memories, BMD, Census & PRs) with each generation or so. I still refer to it on occasions, but of course much of the field has been revolutionized by the internet.
One interesting point I remember is that each generation was born further away from the point of origin - Cornwall, Plymouth, Perth & Karachi from memory. A sign of the times no doubt

Steve

[Gatacre]

The Don Steel Book published to accompany the Family History series which featured Gordon Honeycombe was  excellent.  It may be considered old hat by those who have computers but I would not throw out my copy of that particular book.  There are wise words which many do not heed.

I started FH when our elder son emigrated to Canada in 1976 and he phoned asking me to "send me my roots."  Easier said than done.  It is only recently that ,in our 80s, we purchased a computer in order to have groceries brought to the house and I have been amazed at the speed with which one can obtain information but I am not sure one feels quite the same satisfaction as one did a few decades ago.  Is too much expected these days?

[robinthered]

Hi
We were offered the services of a professional, Nick Barrett, we supplied some documents that were in the family and some photographs, Nick and the research team were given the minimum of information, his job was to prove or disprove the story.
In turn my wife ,my youngest daughter and myself were taken for  two full weeks on an all expenses paid journey and received a very comprehensive folder of documents.
We had access to people, places and experiences which would not have been possible if it had not been for opportunity presented to us
As Patrish said if we had already proved the story then the filming would have been very boring and would have lacked any reaction.
Without giving anything away, at some point in tonight's programme (assuming that they show the scene), when confronted by a certain object the hairs on my neck were standing up, not a reaction you could have got had I known what was about to happen.
Have you ever had  breakfast in Somerset, Lunch in London and Dinner in York??
Even more strange is riding down a road following a car, approaching a roandabout, and not knowing which exit you are taking...............
For the experience we had I think I would have paid them........
Will try to log back on Friday to answer any more question after the program

[patrish]

Thats a turn up for me as I would have been away had they shown Charles 2nd's on 5th July  I shall be watching tonight. 

[Necromancer]

Hi RobintR ... enjoyed the programme !

Even more strange is riding down a road following a car, approaching a roandabout, and not knowing which exit you are taking...............

Have you seen the new Tiger ?

[patrish]

Hi Rob,

Watched your programme with great interest, found it enthralling, how pleased your wife must be and also what a wonderful experience for your daughter.

As for  Charles 2nd, they should have gone with me  my story was much more interesting.

As thiers turned out not to be true, I feel somewhat vindicated    (if thats the right word)

[robinthered]

hi Newfy
Thats one's up for sale
have moved on/up? to a Pan Euro, must be getting old.......
robin
 P.S.
Thay failed to film the Bonny at all.