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Post by johnmabes1987 on Feb 17, 2012 11:06:00 GMT
Hello people I'm new to this so be kind. I recently travelled around the world and I tried to ask the BBC if I could get some sort of funding for searching archives etc. Bit miffed they said no. I really want to be the guy who makes the next major find. Where on earth do I being??
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Post by Andrew Parker on Feb 17, 2012 11:11:03 GMT
Read Wiped that might help.
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Post by johnmabes1987 on Feb 17, 2012 11:19:46 GMT
Yeah read it from front to back. Might have to put uganda on my holiday list this year...
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Post by Rob Moss on Feb 17, 2012 11:27:07 GMT
Hello people I'm new to this so be kind. I recently travelled around the world and I tried to ask the BBC if I could get some sort of funding for searching archives etc. Bit miffed they said no. I really want to be the guy who makes the next major find. Where on earth do I being?? Were you really expecting them to give you money..? Really..?
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Post by johnmabes1987 on Feb 17, 2012 11:29:26 GMT
I used to be quite pally with people there through other friends etc. I didnt really want any money just a letter or document saying can this guy have a butchers at your archive. Silly really. But worth a shot.
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Post by Rob Moss on Feb 17, 2012 11:59:51 GMT
I used to be quite pally with people there through other friends etc. I didnt really want any money just a letter or document saying can this guy have a butchers at your archive. Silly really. But worth a shot. Thing is though, John, someone's been to Africa and done all this, so there's not a great deal of point in retreading it.
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Post by Greg H on Feb 17, 2012 12:53:42 GMT
Where on earth do I being?? Hello, as stated reading Wiped is a good starting place as it will save you duplicating research and treading well trodden territory. In my opinion the most useful thing an enthusiast can do is generally leave the foreign archives to the more seasoned hunters with lots of contacts. Some practical approaches are Keep your ears open for new avenues of research Search at jumble sales and boot fairs Talk to people to spread the word - especially people who were involved in the industry Have a sniff around auction houses that do house clearances Keep an eye out for 1960s domestic recordings or any evidence you find of people who owned equipment like a CV2000 in the 60s Take out a free advert on freecycle and similar websites expressing your interest in old film prints just in case fate is smiling on you Remember it isn't only doctor who thats missing, so if you think you may have found something check it's status in the appropriate places Theres probably other things I have forgotten but just a few ideas there
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Post by johnmabes1987 on Feb 17, 2012 13:01:19 GMT
Thank you so much Greg that means a lot. Cheers
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Post by Greg H on Feb 17, 2012 13:58:28 GMT
No problem. Things do turn up in the funniest places sometimes so keep an eye out
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Post by Jon Preddle on Feb 17, 2012 17:48:15 GMT
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Post by John Wall on Feb 17, 2012 23:57:45 GMT
Greg is right. Relatively recent history seems to indicate that lofts, cupboards under stairs, etc are as good a place as any to find missing episodes - and not just Dr Who. It's a thankless, and probably largely unrewarding, task but checking car boot sales, etc could well hit paydirt.
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Post by dennywilson on Feb 18, 2012 7:45:41 GMT
johnmabes1987: Of course the BBC was going to say "no" for funding (or even sanctioning) an unknown Amateur to go looking in overseas archives, there's also the fact there are no fund available - I'm not even sure Paul Vanezis and "The Lads" are even getting a stypen, and they are the professionals!
Then there's the fact overseas broadcasters aren't going to open the door to just anyone, not to records, not to old film stores,etc.
As for possible domestic possibilities - Greg H covered all the key points.
...and it's worth stressing - DOCTOR WHO is not the only series with missing episodes - never overlook something that isn't DOCTOR WHO as it might be lost! Many lost shows have been found this way!
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Post by Richard Develyn on Feb 18, 2012 11:36:09 GMT
My suggestion would be for you to visit places near where the various TV stations are and then put an advert out in the local paper saying that you are a film collector looking to buy old 16mm film, particularly TV programs, and that for the right material you'll pay £30-£40 a film can.
Someone with some unknown film sitting in a shed or attic might then contact you just for the chance to make a bit of money of what, as far as they're concerned, is junk, and you might strike lucky.
Richard
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Post by George D on Feb 18, 2012 14:00:51 GMT
I was wondering if Paul actually worked for the bbc or what his day job was?
As to not contacting tv stations. Since the "professionals" arent finding anything anymore.. and if amateurs did their trial and error whose to say if sierra leonne mightmight have been found?
Im not condoning the idea.. just wondering if since the the experts looking model hasnt worked, and they appear done with the stations, perhaps allowing fans to check stations might have gotten different results? Maybe teaching newbies how to check various countries.
After all when Paul found episodes in africa at the beginning, he was a newbie. And Ray looking into online archives has found so much material its amazing.
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Post by johnmabes1987 on Feb 18, 2012 14:30:20 GMT
Exactly my point. These so called experts may very well of thought stuff it and lets move on. But whats to stop us trying the old basic simple routes such as car boots newspaper articles etc. This needs to be a constant thing because we now live in a world where everyone is connected by some form or another. The missing episodes of stories not just doctor who are out there 100% we just need to stop being so lazy as a society. If anyone would like to join me in this new but old strategy send me a personal message.
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