Corfu
~ A Tale of Two Islands ~
The programme tells the story of an island caught on the cusp of two cultures, whilst trying to cope with economic uncertainty. From my hovering around Facebook/Corfu Grapevine, I picked up this report from a subscriber: A fascinating new eight-part documentary series which takes a look at this popular getaway through the eyes of the people who holiday there, and the many who make their living through tourism on the island. [Now i read it, seems like just blurb lifted from a hand-out] Corfu can accommodate a broad cross-section of people as a holiday destination attracting everyone from the super rich to the budget holidaymakers who both share the island in the peak season. In the first programme, we are introduced to Sally who came to work in Corfu as a holiday rep, and now plans weddings for visitors. We also meet a real-life Shirley Valentine. Mary travelled to Corfu in the 1980s and is now celebrating 25 years of marriage with her Greek husband." The crew were here for some time in July and very nice and friendly they were, too. Not the best hour to watch it at many of the bars and hotels who are showing it (specially the bits they are in), but i am plugging my laptop into my mega-inch screen and watching and guffawing from home over some good bottles of wine. 
I can't believe I haven't burbled about this before ... 'A Tale Of Two Islands’ [no one understands the title, we all disagree] follows expats and holidaymakers from all walks of life; rich and poor, young and old, English and Greek, in a country that relies on tourism to survive, but is in the throes of economic meltdown.
Corfu is a microcosm of Britain on a Mediterranean island.
"A taster for the first episode of Corfu:A Tale Of Two Islands.(Looks like it will be quite interesting instead of the normal Kavos stuff!!)
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Probably a stupid question but how can you watch ITV in Greece?
many many online sites. for ITV i use filmon.com
Thanks.
the pace picks up. a few identikit press release recycled blurbs
http://www.madblackcat.com/2012/10/thu-181012-2235-corfu-a-tale-of-two-islands/
http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/shc8s/corfu-a-tale-of-two-islands--series-1---episode-1
http://www.agni.gr/holiday-forum/tv-programme-corfu-a-tale-of-two-islands_topic1535.html
You don't need ITV just follow my link http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2YjZhKs85XQ5njzmpsLS3Q?feature=guide
You don't need ITV just follow my link http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2YjZhKs85XQ5njzmpsLS3Q?feature=guide
et voilà, my worldwide readers. (I usually try to keep the 2 separated but i'm dealing with the Sleuth of Sleuths.)
so, all my Texan hong kong seattlois clapham harrogate prague luvvies, here's the skinny on ITV's tale of 2,000 comments.
ooh youre so funny ... but i lahk you.
to date, corfu grapevine has been a-thoonder with Midian grunts about the north/south divide, and robespierrian demands for proof of Corfu cred and 'history'. Eeh, some of the Sidari harridans talk of burning me in Effigy, so thats one village i'm steering clear of (not my joke, can't claim).
But do watch this pempti's because i am *told* my favourite people had succumbed and their fluting vowels make me sound right gor' blimey.
I do not acquit myself well for the 15 seconds' glory, telling Diane that she's too young to remember 'Kenny'. I was waiting for the camera to point at me and Caroline to be within snatch, but she would NOT put out, thus leaving me very.
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