With £25,000 in his pocket from the sale of his flat, Conor Woodman travels ... more
across four continents, trading in all kinds of products with the aim of doubling his money.Economist Conor Woodman was a high-flying City trader, now he has decided to test his negotiating skills, charm and eye for a bargain against some of the world’s oldest and fiercest, trading cultures. Conor has sold his house to finance the trip across four continents and 13 countries, trading in any kind of product – animal, mineral and vegetable – with the aim of doubling his money.Whether trading teak or tea, surfboards or seafood, Conor tries to make money in every market he encounters along his route. Buying and selling on his wits and instincts and going head to head with the sharpest operators in the world. But can London’s financial bear pit prepare him for a horde of vodka-fuelled horse traders on the plains of central Asia? And, does an intricate knowledge of corporate finance help when haggling with Chinese officials on the Mekong River?With surprises and tension all the way to the end, will Conor blow his £25,000 or can he succeed in doubling his cash?
Monty Don takes you through 10 extraordinary journeys to see the world through 80 of its ... more
most inspiring gardens.From the floating gardens of the Amazon and the tropical planting traditions of Thailand to the colonial garden cultures in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, follow Monty as he visits the stone gardens of China and Japan, an Indian sculpture garden made only from recycled waste and the private retreats of great contemporary designers.Everywhere he goes, Monty learns about history and culture through people who are as much in love with gardens as he is, on this journey to discover 80 of the world's most fascinating and beautiful gardens.
If I have learned only one thing from my travels around the world it is that no garden is ... more
an island. Context is everything.' Monty Don visits each continent in this landmark series on gardens of the world. We are introduced to the unique floating gardens of the Amazon and the colourful alpine flower meadows of Norway modest domestic gardens in Havana and Bali Monet's world-famous Giverny and the Dutch tour-de-force Het Loo the formal magnificence of Renaissance Italian water gardens the tropical planting traditions of Thailand and the intriguing fusion of indigenous and colonial garden cultures in Australia New Zealand and South Africa. Each garden is placed in context horticultural preconceptions are abandoned and Monty is constantly surprised by the unexpected locations where gardens thrive. A vivid account of travel adventure beauty and the pursuit of knowledge.
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They say there's someone for everyone. But what if 'The One' lives in Winnipeg rather than ... more
Wimbledon? Or Port Stanley instead of Livingstone? Or even in Eden...New South Wales? How far would you go to find them? Paris Tokyo San Francisco? As a seasoned travel writer and broadcaster Jennifer has embarked on plenty of epic adventures before and explored some of the world's most remote regions. She's bonded with people the world over - but she can't for the life of her seem to find a soul mate in London. She's tried every dating technique known to womankind all to no avail. And so she decides to set out on the trip of a lifetime dating her way around the globe to find the man of her dreams. And date them she does: from the Skate Date in Paris to the High Roller in Vegas from the Love Professor in Sweden and the Dead Date in Italy to the Penguin Ranger in Australia. But just as she crosses the international dateline one more time juggling doubts and excess baggage the impossible happens - has she finally met Mr Right?
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Economist Conor Woodman has decided to test his negotiating skills charm and eye for a ... more
bargain against some of the world's oldest trading cultures. He's sold his house to finance the trip but if his hunches are right - trading Sudanese camels for Zambian coffee coffee for South African red wine and then off to China to buy jade with the proceeds - he'll return six months later with a lot of money some new friends and a whole raft of brilliant tall tales. Whether trading teak or tea surfboards or seafood Conor goes head-to-head with the best operators in the world's most hotly-contested markets. But will years of experience as a business analyst mean anything when he is suspected of being a spy? And can London's financial bear pit prepare him for a horde of vodka-fuelled horse traders on the plains of central Asia? Part Undercover Economist part Apprentice challenge "Around the World in 80 Trades" offers an exciting insight into the human story behind the money in our pockets and reminds us that making a living is about exactly that - living.
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Around the World in 80 Days is the seemingly impossible bet made by Phileas Fogg to his ... more
fellow members of the London Reform club.But - is Fogg the daredevil adventurer he appears or is he the mysterious robber of the bank of England who is using the bet to make his escape?Inspector Fix thinks he knows and relentlessly pursues Fogg from country to country with a warrant for his arrest - a warrant he can only use on British soil.The Urbane and worldly Fogg accompanied by his trusty servant passepartout, races the clock around the globe, encountering dangers and pitfalls amidst the beauty and spectacle of diverse countries around the world.A daring rescue of a beautiful woman from a cult of murderous fanatics, an Indian attack, physical danger, a collapsing bridge and make Around the World in Eighty Days the most exciting and best-known Jules Verne classic.
Advantages: Some funny moments, its entertaining, range of actors used (both English & American) Disadvantages: Slightly slow in parts, a bit cheesy/predictable
... but anyway, back to this movie...
For anyone who isn't aware of the plot of 'Around the Worldin80Days', well really the clue is in the title! it basically tells the story of a somewhat eccentric Victorian English inventor called Phileas Fogg (played by Steve Coogan), who ends up making a bet with the head of the Royal Academy of Science, that he is able to basically circumnavigate the globe in no more than 80days. If he manages this, then the head has to resign and he gets his position but if he doesn't manage it, then he has to leave the academy and never invent again. So, of course, he's very determined to prove that he can do it and he sets out on this long adventure to see the world.
He doesn't travel alone however, having somewhat accidentally found his new 'valet' Passepartout (which isn't his name but is what he blurts out ...
Advantages: Jackie Chan fight sequences, silly fun Disadvantages: REALLY silly, a plot you could fish with, and a travesty to literature
the original story, we start with Jackie Chan's character (Lau Xing, aka Passepartout) attempting to return the Jade Buddha, sacred talisman of his village, after it was stolen by the evil Black Scorpion gang. Of course, as the statue is currently residing in the Bank of England we can see there might be a problem! While on the run from the police, Jackie stumbles into the role of new valet to absent-minded inventor, Phileas Fogg, played this time round - not by a lion! - but Steve 'Alan Partridge' Coogan in his first Hollywood role. Fogg's 'absurd' boast to the Academy of Science that a man could travel around the world - oh, you know the rest! - becomes just the opportunity Lao Xing needs to get back home, and he quickly manoeuvres Fogg into taking up the challenge.
In much the same way as Lao Xing's opportunity, the 80Days story is used as ...
Advantages: Good stunts Disadvantages: The rest of the film
I asked for this film to be added to Ciao but I wasn't informed that it had been so I nearly missed out on writing this review and I've certainly missed out on being the first person. But, better late than never! Here is my review of the film which I saw at a preview a few weeks ago.
This version of the Jules Verne classic tale is directed by Frank Coraci and sees its two main stars engaging in a mix between drama, romance and slap-stick comedy. With the various kung-fu fighting scenes, it's a modern twist on an old favourite. It's a certificate PG.
Coogan plays inventor Phileas Fogg and Chan ends up becoming his companion Passepartout when Fogg takes on a bet that he can get around the worldin80days. Ewan Bremner, Jim Broadbent and Cecille de France also co-star.
The plot starts at a very fast pace with the story ...
The complete story of Michael Palin's circumnavigation of the world in under eighty days with air travel totally forbidden.
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DVD
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2 ENTERTAIN VIDEO; SONY DADC
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Main Language
English
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Special Edition
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Dolby Digital
DVD Description
Witty intrepid traveller Michael Palin attempts to recreate the fictional voyage of Jules Verne's Phileas Fogg. Not only that, he accepts the challenge to use only those modes of transportation that would have been available to Fogg. He encounters many strange and unexpected things while racing against against the clock.
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