Gareth Malone - The Choir

I love Gareth, he is such a lovely chap, and really inspires his choristers, be it children or the Army wives. He is so patient with everybody. It really does bring a tear to your eye, even my old man started to look emotional. There is a lovely article about this programme in this weeks Radio Times.

It was brilliant, what talent! I live in this neck of the woods so interesting to see inside Chivenor. Look forward to watching the rest of the series.

Just watched the recording of last night's programme. Totally moved by the whole thing but thought it very sad that the people of Barnstaple who were interviewed knew nothing about the camp and the fact that a huge number of the girls and guys stationed there were on active service in Afghanistan. Military housing is always so depressing to look at and most of the time badly maintained - I should know as my daughter and son-in-law live in married quarters. I have watched all of Gareth Malone's previous 'Choir' programmes but this is surely the one that will stand out most of all.

Watched it on iPlayer this morning - gulp. First time I've seen Gareth Malone and I think he's doing a lovely thing. I don't know how long the series is, but I expect I shall see the choir actually perform on Saturday at the Royal Albert Hall.

I'm planning to watch the repeat of this tonight on BBC2 (10.20) as I missed it last night. He's an amazing guy, very inspirational and I've really enjoyed all his previous programmes. Just wish that I could sing

Is this a new Gareth Malone? Amazing guy. Strangely, he was on Never Mind the Buzzcocks [or something like that] and his voice wasn't all that good.

Christmas number one Geraldine ?

Lovely ladies, lovely Gareth Malone.... what a good idea, I've booked my seat in front of the telly for the next session.
Did bring your lovely daughter to mind for me too G.A.

I was moved to tears both at how they blossomed and at their lives - uncomplaining (at least in public), virtually single parent families, carrying on and coping for the sake of their partners and those little children. Humbling but so uplifting.

Yes gally they were a very strong group of Woman, and grannya and family were in my thoughts too, gives us an idea of how the Gransnet singlong might develop