Sirens

Johnny39 · Post by **Johnny39** » Mon 27 Jun, 2011 6:43 pm

New programme starting on Channel 4 10.00 p.m. tonight, "Sirens". Think it's a comedy-drama about an A & E Response team, filmed in and around Leeds. Might be worth a try.

raveydavey · Post by **raveydavey** » Mon 27 Jun, 2011 8:25 pm

I'll give it a try - the books it is loosely based on (Blood, Sweat and Teas) are a great read, although the adverts suggest that the series is aiming for a very dark comedy feel. As with A Touch Of Frost, it will be worth a look to spot some local locations.

Richard A Thackeray · Post by **Richard A Thackeray** » Mon 27 Jun, 2011 8:45 pm

'Blood sweat & Tea' are indeed great books, and I'm sure the 'Drunk-Mobile' drivers that visit us every day could also write their own versionMight not stop up to watch it (feeling tired & dehydrated after todays run to/from work), but will watch it later on '4 On Demand'

sirjohn · Post by **sirjohn** » Mon 27 Jun, 2011 11:57 pm

3 x two second shots of the A58m does not a location shoot make. It was quite good though.

Richard A Thackeray · Post by **Richard A Thackeray** » Tue 28 Jun, 2011 6:48 pm

...............Too much of the 'sex' angle thoughAlthough we do have equally attractive Police women visiting us

raveydavey · Post by **raveydavey** » Tue 28 Jun, 2011 11:13 pm

sirjohn wrote: 3 x two second shots of the A58m does not a location shoot make. It was quite good though. There was a glimpse of the Corn Exchange too!

buck80 · Post by **buck80** » Wed 29 Jun, 2011 3:45 pm

They filmed on Farsley Town Street, Prospect Street as well as Farfield in Farsley and Kirkstall Road.

raveydavey · Post by **raveydavey** » Wed 29 Jun, 2011 8:36 pm

I thought the show was OK, with the promise of more to come.It didn't have the instant grab of Life On Mars (for example) but I'll give it a couple more weeks to make an impression.Anyone know where the hospital is?

raveydavey · Post by **raveydavey** » Wed 20 Jul, 2011 9:54 pm

Really getting into this show now, it's improving by the episode.The location used for the hospital is the former British Gas HQ alongside the Inner Ring Road - they were on the roof and you could see the Kremlin in the background.One thing I have learned through watching the show is that to get anywhere in Leeds you must drive past the Corn Exchange at least twice and then go along Sweet Street before heading up East Parade and then back along Sweet Street in the opposite direction...especially if you are going anywhere near Woodhouse Moor

Post by **chameleon** » Wed 20 Jul, 2011 10:40 pm

'One thing I have learned through watching the show is that to get anywhere in Leeds you must drive past the Corn Exchange at least twice and then go along Sweet Street before heading up East Parade and then back along Sweet Street in the opposite direction...especially if you are going anywhere near Woodhouse Moor'Haven't you come across this new congetion making initiative before Davey, brought in just as road works ended and moving around got easier I think