Jeremy Clarkson Forum

[Intrepid]

I watched the documentary that Jeremy did on the Victoria Cross the other day and remembered how good both that and the follow up on Op Chariot were. Are there any more planned?

As an ex Sapper, I think the story of bomb disposal that started in WWII is worth similar attention. It has a combination of science, courage, good and bad luck - and WWII bombs are still being cleared in the UK. Yet not that much is publicly known about it, partly because at the time much had to be kept secret. Quite rightly, those who deal with terrorist or improvised explosive devices and those who clear conventional ordnance deserve respect for the risks they take. But I think much of the reputation for risk and courage comes from those pioneers who were literally training/learning on live bombs or where digging shafts down to bombs with 'ticking fuzes'.

I think that there is a good story here which Jeremy could tell very well,

linky:
http://www.bombdisposalclub.org.uk/index.htm

[alancarter]

Jeremy,
With reference to your interest in the history of the Victoria Cross, are you aware that at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, the Church Lads and Church Girls Brigade memorial commemorates the 22 members and ex members that were awarded the Victoria Cross during the two World Wars.
Interestingly this means that members of this youth organisation have been awarded more Victoria Cross's than any other, including Eaton School.
The Church Lads Brigade formed the 16th (and 19th service) Battalions of the Kings Royal Rifle Corps during the First World War

Just thought this may interest you as a piece of our lost knowledge of the past.

Regards

Alan

[Christine]

I have been hunting everywhere for this superb documentary. Please could someone tell me where I can I get it...or if the DVD is not available could someone tell me which book to buy. My fiance is from the Staffordshire (now Mercia) Regiment and I would really like to give let him see the film...

Many thanks
Christine