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BigDave
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Joined: 13-Mar-2006
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From: England
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Posted: 2011-02-20 19:40
Toughest Place to Be a Bus Driver
London bus driver Josh West heads to Manila, capital of the Philippines, where he drives a jeepney, a colourfully decorated, adapted jeep which has dodgy lights, an uncomfortable seat and no power steering. His host is Rogelio Castro and together they brave the chaos of the streets in the world's most densely populated city. It turns out to be an emotional roller coaster as Josh witnesses life on a daily basis and also learns about the incredible over-crowding and devastating poverty of Manila.
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If you're fascinated about all things Filipino, like I am, albeit simply because of the pool, the producers of this documentary mini-series have the opportunity to provide a real eye-opener on the real and gritty side of life in Manila... Hopefully an interesting watch!
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BigDave
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Posts: 11008
From: England
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Posted: 2011-02-20 19:41
Sorry, here's the details...
Sunday 20 February
9:00pm - 10:00pm
BBC2 South
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Buckster_uk
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Joined: 15-Mar-2006
Posts: 1967
From: Surrey
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Posted: 2011-02-20 22:32
I watched it. One heck of a tough life over there for a lot of people 
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hopkins
Just can't stay away
Joined: 08-Feb-2011
Posts: 77
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Posted: 2011-02-20 23:35
been many times n it annoys me when people in england on benefits moan at how little they get, try being in poverty over there [ This message was edited by: BigDave on 2011-02-21 05:43 ]
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unique
Home away from home
Joined: 06-Sep-2009
Posts: 1917
From: South elmsall
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Posted: 2011-02-20 23:44
anyone know if theres a repeat of it on sometime soon,missed it thats all
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BigDave
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Joined: 13-Mar-2006
Posts: 11008
From: England
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Posted: 2011-02-21 05:46
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unique
Home away from home
Joined: 06-Sep-2009
Posts: 1917
From: South elmsall
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Posted: 2011-02-22 02:11
programme absolutley spot on for those who never been to manila,really is as bad as it gets,really lucky to be born in uk,whether some of us think it or not but i suppose they know no different and just deal with it,can see why john west was gettin upset,ive had experiences like that over there,some sights are aweful to see
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gamerbud
Just popping in
Joined: 08-Jun-2011
Posts: 10
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Posted: 2011-06-10 03:46
that show is really an eye-opening for many who never been grateful of their lives. . . never thought that there are wost scenarios we could ever think. Thankful and feel lucky as well that I was brought up not in poverty.
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