TV Series Looking for Caravanners

[ALASKATELEVISION]

Hello all,

We're looking for caravanners of all backgrounds, ages and parts of the country to take part in a new TV series.

We specialise in light, fun British shows like Barging Round Britain with John Sergeant, Very British Problems and, of course, Carry on Caravanning which was broadcast earlier this year. It's still on the Channel 5 catch-up service if you missed it.

Of the caravanners we've spoken to, half hated it and half loved it but I hope all would agree that its heart was in the right place. It showed the caravan community as warm and welcoming, and a right laugh to boot. We're very proud of it.

Viewers enjoyed it too and now it's coming back as a full primetime series. We're looking for caravanners to take part.

Unlike the one hour original, we'll have time for all sorts of caravanners in the series. So whoever and wherever you are, as long as you tour for fun and laughs (whether your destination is birdwatching, Blackpool lights or just a big relax), we'd love to hear from you. You'll need one weekend free in spring 2016.

And if it's not for you, but you know a caravanner you think would love it, then please let them know.

To find out more, contact Lucy or Johnny on 02076440000 or email info@alaskatv.co (info at alaskatv dot co)

Many thanks.

 

[Parksy]

I watched Carry on Caravanning and would agree that it was a step in the right direction, although some of those portrayed could best be described as colourful characters and the rally which was shown may not have been to everyone's taste. Having tried rallying ourselves we found it to be a good and inexpensive way to use our tourer to it's maximum potential and to socialise with others in a friendly welcoming environment.
Even though I've never owned a boat I really enjoy Barging Round Britain and hopefully your new tv series can show wider aspects of caravanning, and may persuade more young families that quality time spend in the great outdoors, but with most of the home comforts easily and readily available, is a worthwhile option for them.

 

[saint-spoon]

Nicely put Parksy. I enjoyed the carry on camping show as well although I can see perhaps why some folk didn't.

 

[ALASKATELEVISION]

Thanks Parksy. We'll have much more time in the series to explore different aspects of caravanning, and not all participants need to be so colourful! If there are any rallies that you'd like to see as particularly representative, or if any members would like to see a particular aspect of caravanning highlighted, then please let us know below. We're taking on board all feedback.

 

[Parksy]

There's a wide spectrum of rally organisations and they are as diverse as the people who organise and run them.
Practical Caravan has a very well organised annual Readers Rally which is usually held at Stowford Farm Meadows in North Devon. Caravanners and their motorhome owning cousins can meet the people who have the arduous and demanding task of using often the latest brand new caravans and towing vehicles to go on numerous holidays in the UK and abroad, and who then take photographs and write to tell us all about it when they come back before their next adventure.
On a much smaller scale there's the forums own Woosie Club, a group of forum users from all parts of the UK who arrange to meet up and to eat, drink and be merry at a caravan venue chosen by their King or Queen. The Woosies share a lavatorial sense of humour and everyone is welcome to attend their annual feast, they even invite me!
Another gathering of caravans, over 1000 of them I think, which I and some other caravanning friends go to every year is the Twinwood Festival
This annual event, hosted by John Miller, nephew of iconic band leader Glen, is like a step back in time to the time when people dressed up to go out, they danced elegantly together whilst actually touching and of course the live music was from the big band swing era through to the rock and roll years to the 1960s.
The festival is held every August Bank Holiday at Clapham Arena, 3 miles north of Bedford.
The arena is on the site of the now restored world war two RAF base from which Major Glen Miller made his last fateful flight, there are some really interesting people there and it's most definitely worth a look.

 

[ALASKATELEVISION]

A great help. Thanks Parksy. The more advice we get from people in the know, the better the programme will be.

 

[00buzz]

You can count us in as being up for the job.....might be a case of 'steph and dom from gogglebox' go caravanning though, as we do like a little 'tipple' when relaxing.........

 

[saint-spoon]

You can count us in as being up for the job.....might be a case of 'steph and dom from gogglebox' go caravanning though, as we do like a little 'tipple' when relaxing.........

we don't

 

[ALASKATELEVISION]

Love it! Get in touch 00buzz! 02076440000 or email info@alaskatv.co. Steph & Dom would be our dream caravanners.

 

[00buzz]

sorry not been in touch.....been drinking our way around the north Yorkshire coast trying to outrun storm 'abigail'......will drop you an e mail shortly

 

[Dustydog]

Not sure who 00buzz is but I hope this isn't leading to a parody of drunken ribaldry stereotyping us ordinary caravanners?

 

[00buzz]

well, out of curiosities sake......this is me (and mrs buzz in Whitby yesterday)...

and I have no idea what 'ribaldry' has to do with a propensity to consume alcohol, as we are respectful to others and very well behaved (Shakespeare was never a favourite (except the debauchery...)) but judging by the overflowing recycling bins on the site we just visited, we are not alone.........

more drinking debauchery in Dorset last month....

onwards and upwards......

 

[WoodlandsCamper]

The Jack Daniels T-shirt photo looks like you're enjoying yourselves!!

PS you didn't make your Photobucket account private.

 

[00buzz]

tequila to blame that night.....I am on with the privacy thing...thanks for the reminder....

 

[00buzz]

the limes on the chopping board are the giveaway.....

 

[ALASKATELEVISION]

DustyDog - we're looking for all types of caravanners. There will be ribaldry, yes, but certainly not as the focus of the series: the most important thing is that we see people having a grand old time whether that's through parterres or parties. What a line! I'm keeping that.