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The Great Art Robbery

(8 Posts)
Maniac Thu 05-Dec-13 17:04:36

A Derren Brown Special film. An approach made to a GOD (Growing Old Disgracefully) group asked for volunteers over 65 interested in challenging stereotypes of quiet, compliant, invisible older people.
The film will be shown on Channel 4 at 9pm on Friday 13th December -. This is a story of some very disparate characters teaming up to prove you should never write off an OAP.
the g.o.d. member who responded said ' I haven't seen the complete film yet, so will be watching nervously to see how I come over.
However I'm well past the stage of caring very much about that and had enormous fun making the film and showing just how disgracefully I am growing old'.

Can't wait to see this

whenim64 Thu 05-Dec-13 17:37:04

Sounds interesting! I've been chatting about invisibility of older people, and the stereotypes that are being thrust upon us, with my friend today. She fixed me with a glint in her eye and announced 'they have no idea who they're dealing with do they?' So right!

ffinnochio Thu 05-Dec-13 19:39:35

Maniac I think I'll have to turn the tv on for that. smile

Maniac Fri 13-Dec-13 21:27:13

Are you watching this programme.It's on Channel 4 right now.

tiggypiro Fri 13-Dec-13 21:31:13

It's brilliant !! They have just been arrested. Do wish I could have been one of the four - looks like good fun !!!!!!!! Brings out the naughty in me which I think has been supressed for far too long.

Nelliemoser Fri 13-Dec-13 22:07:03

I am glued to it!

Maniac Sat 14-Dec-13 09:51:14

Fantastic .I shall certainly watch it again on Catch Up to see how it was done.Well done to all the oldies.Rachel is a member of the London 'growing old disgracefully' group .An art robbery -truly disgraceful!

LaraGransnet (GNHQ) Sat 14-Dec-13 10:04:36

Oh, I'm sorry to have missed this. It sounds like a real life version of one of our upcoming books of the month!