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Old 6th March 2017, 11:15 AM
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Default The Engine That Powers the World

Wonderful programme!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCA5pInfPpM
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Old 6th March 2017, 11:44 AM
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Strange that the only way I can view this is through a VPN, as I get a message saying it contains content from BBC Worldwide which has been blocked it on copyright grounds!
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Old 6th March 2017, 12:50 PM
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Likewise
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Old 7th March 2017, 10:53 AM
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Sorry! I am in Serbia at the moment, looks like youtube here dont give a bleep about copyright. How strange that they block it for the uk.
It may still be available on iplayer?
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Old 7th March 2017, 11:04 AM
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And I am in Australia where I too can watch it
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Old 7th March 2017, 01:20 PM
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Is this the one?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TwhF6vxXJY
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Old 7th March 2017, 09:49 PM
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That's it. Bookmarked for later viewing.
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Old 9th March 2017, 10:44 AM
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have a look at the RTflex 96C on the amusing planet website
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Old 9th March 2017, 11:29 AM
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Great little film that. Thanks for posting. I too used a VPN, free on iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/oper...080756781?mt=8

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Old 12th March 2017, 08:41 AM
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Really enjoyed that
Thanks for posting
Perhaps we should send the link the the right honourable Chris Grayling
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