Discovery Home and Leisure...Xmas Day...BRILL!!

Discovery Home and Leisure...Xmas Day...BRILL!!

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tonyhetherington

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32,091 posts

257 months

Wednesday 22nd December 2004
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The TV listing for Christmas day on Discovery Home and Leisure.....

06:00 - A 4x4 is Born
Mark Evans embarks on a brand-new project, aiming to transform an old rust-bucket Range Rover into the ultimate boulder-crawling beauty!
06:30 - A 4x4 is Born
Mark Evans fabricates outriggers and supports on his off-road chassis to support the bodywork ’Ĭ drastically modified with a plasma cutter.
07:00 - A 4x4 is Born
While the chassis is stripped completely bare, Mark Evans embarks on a welding masterclass with an in-depth look at both mig and tig welding.
07:30 - A 4x4 is Born
Mark Evans gets down to the nitty-gritty of rebuilding the differentials on his 4x4, fitting a diff-lock for better off-road capabilities.
08:00 - A 4X4 is Born
After steam-cleaning his V8 engine and gearbox, Mark takes the stripped gearbox to a specialist for restoration.
08:30 - A 4X4 is Born
With the newly-galvanised chassis back in the workshop, Mark sets about creating a radical new suspension.
09:00 - A 4X4 is Born
While the V8 engine is stripped to check its condition, Mark Evans starts work on the off-road roll-cage for the extreme 4x4.
09:30 - A 4X4 is Born
While the damaged bodywork is prepared for spraying, Mark finally begins the rebuild of his V8 engine, including fitting a high-performance camshaft.
10:00 - A 4X4 is Born
Mark Evans finishes rebuilding the new high-performance engine and finally mounts it back onto the rolling chassis of his extreme off-roader.
10:30 - A 4X4 is Born
Mark Evans fits and assembles the bulkhead to the chassis of the 4x4 and then turns his hand to the fine art of painting.
11:00 - A 4X4 is Born
Mark Evans attaches the fuel tank, carbs, exhaust and starter motor to the new engine of the 4x4, but can he get the monster engine to purr?
11:30 - A 4x4 is Born
The 4x4 build progresses and attention turns to the interior as the floorpans, glass and windows are mated to the shiny new body.
12:00 - A 4x4 is Born
Mark fits a winch, side protection, snorkel and tailgate to the 4x4, before investing in top-notch security ’Ĭ but forgets his wedding anniversary.
12:30 - A 4x4 is Born
The specially tailored bucket seats and the last of the windows and door panels are fitted, then Mark gets scientific with the suspension and wheels.
13:00 - A 4x4 is Born
Just a few finishing touches left to make the 4x4 complete ’Ĭ and then the serious business of testing this boulder-crawling beauty can begin.
13:30 - A Bike is Born, Harley
Mark Evans is taking on the challenge of restoring a 1942 Harley Davidson WLC motorcycle. The first project is to strip down the bike.
14:00 - A Bike is Born, Harley
The engine of the 1942 Harley Davidson WLC is rebuilt and Mark Evans also gets to grips with fitting the carburettors to the engine.
14:30 - A Bike is Born, Harley
The restoration of a 1942 Harley Davidson WLC continues, as Mark Evans fits the engine and gearbox. It's then time for him to assess the bodywork.
15:00 - A Bike is Born, Harley
The Harley Davidson restoration challenge continues. Mark Evans gets some help from expert sprayer Danny Boswell, as the bike gets a new colour.
15:30 - A Bike is Born, Harley
It's nearly time for Mark Evans to test ride the restored Harley Davidson. But, before the ride, the final chrome details are added to the bike.
16:00 - A 4x4 is Born
Mark Evans embarks on a brand-new project, aiming to transform an old rust-bucket Range Rover into the ultimate boulder-crawling beauty!
16:30 - A 4x4 is Born
Mark Evans fabricates outriggers and supports on his off-road chassis to support the bodywork ’Ĭ drastically modified with a plasma cutter.
17:00 - A 4x4 is Born
While the chassis is stripped completely bare, Mark Evans embarks on a welding masterclass with an in-depth look at both mig and tig welding.
17:30 - A 4x4 is Born
Mark Evans gets down to the nitty-gritty of rebuilding the differentials on his 4x4, fitting a diff-lock for better off-road capabilities.
18:00 - A 4X4 is Born
After steam-cleaning his V8 engine and gearbox, Mark takes the stripped gearbox to a specialist for restoration.
18:30 - A 4X4 is Born
With the newly-galvanised chassis back in the workshop, Mark sets about creating a radical new suspension.
19:00 - A 4X4 is Born
While the V8 engine is stripped to check its condition, Mark Evans starts work on the off-road roll-cage for the extreme 4x4.
19:30 - A 4X4 is Born
While the damaged bodywork is prepared for spraying, Mark finally begins the rebuild of his V8 engine, including fitting a high-performance camshaft.
20:00 - A 4X4 is Born
Mark Evans fits and assembles the bulkhead to the chassis of the 4x4 and then turns his hand to the fine art of painting.
20:30 - A 4X4 is Born
Mark Evans attaches the fuel tank, carbs, exhaust and starter motor to the new engine of the 4x4, but can he get the monster engine to purr?
21:00 - A 4x4 is Born
The 4x4 build progresses and attention turns to the interior as the floorpans, glass and windows are mated to the shiny new body.
21:30 - A 4x4 is Born
Mark fits a winch, side protection, snorkel and tailgate to the 4x4, before investing in top-notch security ’Ĭ but forgets his wedding anniversary.
22:00 - A 4x4 is Born
The specially tailored bucket seats and the last of the windows and door panels are fitted, then Mark gets scientific with the suspension and wheels.
22:30 - A 4x4 is Born
Just a few finishing touches left to make the 4x4 complete ’Ĭ and then the serious business of testing this boulder-crawling beauty can begin.


WOW! I know what I've got planned for Christmas afternoon.....

pdV6

16,442 posts

268 months

Wednesday 22nd December 2004
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Damn, where's my long long long long long long play VHS tape when I need one?

tonyhetherington

Original Poster:

32,091 posts

257 months

Wednesday 22nd December 2004
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If you need the long long long versoin of a tape, just buy the DVD! I bought my dad the DVD of a car is born (the E-type) and he LOVED it (for his bday a couple of months ago), great present!!

TheExcession

11,669 posts

257 months

Wednesday 22nd December 2004
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hmmmm... how much can Sky+ record?

Time to get some tapes me thinks...

Ex

Uriel

3,244 posts

258 months

Wednesday 22nd December 2004
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A bit pants though putting the same series on twice. Would have been much better if they'd show a car is born, a car is reborn, a racing car is born, a chopper is born or a plane is born instead.

mcflurry

9,136 posts

260 months

Wednesday 22nd December 2004
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These are like Big Brother. You only intend to watch them for a short while. 6 hours later you know how to make a car

pdV6

16,442 posts

268 months

Wednesday 22nd December 2004
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mcflurry said:
These are like Big Brother. You only intend to watch them for a short while. 6 hours later you know how to make a car

Big Brother?
You only intend to watch it for a short while and 6 hours later you realise that you have just wasted 6 hours of your life.

tonyhetherington

Original Poster:

32,091 posts

257 months

Wednesday 22nd December 2004
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Uriel said:
A bit pants though putting the same series on twice. Would have been much better if they'd show a car is born, a car is reborn, a racing car is born, a chopper is born or a plane is born instead.


I agree completely

I'd rather one of the other "borns" as opposed to 2x4x4

anonymous-user

61 months

Wednesday 22nd December 2004
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do they have "an very very annoying mans TV career is born" cos i would like to find out the person responsible and question their judgement on it!

saw ten minutes of the e type one, "lets not bother trying to reair or restore these old wire wheels, lets spend a grand on some new ones right away whilst i try not to look smug".....

mcflurry

9,136 posts

260 months

Wednesday 22nd December 2004
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pdV6 said:

Big Brother?
You only intend to watch it for a short while and 6 hours later you realise that you have just wasted 6 hours of your life.


It may be a waste of an afternoon, but I have done it.
Idlely thinking I could watch it for 10 mins whilst the kettle is boiling. And no cup of tea either