Will Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Just seen the trailer - Channel 4, next Tuesday (Feb 15) 8.30. Nigel's place in France. "Nigel's restaurant has served its last meal. Undeterred, he's opening a B&B".Not to be missed I think (though anybody who is cynical about these programmes should read the article on Chaos at the Castle in the March Living France which will do nothing to change your mind.) Still, as Nigel is the producer of the programme it's him setting himself up for TV entertainment, rather than manipulating unsuspecting members of the chateau-buying public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamedup Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Well he must be doing nicely out of it mustn't he. And I don't mind if he is the stooge........why not!Will his french have improved and surely he must be a bit more french ways savvy by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Yes, Nigel is back as Will stated on Channel 4 next Tuesday at 20.30. This is how the story starts:Nigel's Place in France Following the collapse of his Indian restaurant business in France, Nigel Farrell returns in a new series with a fresh project that he hopes will enable him to stay in the beautiful Ardeche region. This time he plans to open a B & B for British tourists, but he must first overcome various obstacles in his way, including the reluctance of his former business partner to sell the house they jointly own in order to help finance the venture.Baz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Could it be because they are looking for less hassle, not more ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJSLIV Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Could it be because they are looking for less hassle, not more ??ExactementSo why open a B&B? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Why?Because it all looks so easy on the TV doesn't it Put the satchel down by the door, when it fills up, take the loot down the bank and then start all over again. Right Alexis ? One thing for sure, a B&B in the Ardeche for Nigel will be doomed, so perhaps he is preparing the ground for a new programme, possibly about how to run a gîte complex in the Ardeche ?He sure knows how to get Channel 4 people to buy his programmes, he does useless in his attempts at doing business in France but the programmes do get bought. So who are the mugs, us for watching or the TV station for buying it ? Mind you, I have to admit to watching the shows, perhaps just to see how all the errors they make, legal or otherwise, simply get brushed under the carpet. Anyone remember him mentioning paying the high cotisations in the resto business or taking a trip to the Chambre de Commerce ?One certain winner is Nigel, 'cos he gets a holiday and a guaranteed income for having a wonderful scripted time in France.Just as with Mr Mayle, why the b****y hell didn't I think of it first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_2 Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 I shall stick with Stargate Atlantis thank you very much.At least it dosn't make you cringe or feel embarressed to be british in France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furry Knickers Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Why not open a proper chip shop selling proper big fat greasy chips in arses that are heavily populated by Brits?Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furry Knickers Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Sorry about the spelling error! Obviously you would not find Brits populating "arses" in France!It is an exciting time for me right now so please do exscuse me.Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joh Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Not sure about that, you just got the words in the wrong order, did you mean Brit arses populating in France? Life is a waste of time and time is a waste of lifeTerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autismuk Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 [quote]Hello I have often wondered why incoming brits always head for things like opening a B&B or a "GITE" or doing menial tasks for someone. Why don't people open a foundry or plant for canning veget...[/quote]>I have often wondered why incoming brits always head for things like opening a B&B or a "GITE" or doing>menial tasks for someone. Why don't people open a foundry or plant for canning vegetables or go into the>retailing business. You know real business....Because they can't speak good enough French. So you are stuck with things you can do with English ; tourism and manual labour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazanton Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 [quote]Why not open a proper chip shop selling proper big fat greasy chips in arses that are heavily populated by Brits? Chuck[/quote]I'm sure we all know you meant 'areas' instead of the misspelled word... although over-consumption of 'proper big fat greasy chips' can lead to that misspelled condition becoming a serious problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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