Wooton Basset

[T&S]

If there has been a more emotional piece of TV this year, I haven't seen it. Absolutely brilliant.

[Hopkirk]

I hope Tony Blair was watching.

[jackthehat]

I deliberately didn't watch it.
I couldn't.........it's all a bit too close to home for comfort.

But I certainly hope high praise was heaped on WB, its residents and those people who go out of their way to ensure that the repatriation ceremonies are dignified affairs.

[Bbbananas]

I didn't watch it, but have great admiration for that town and how they honour the homecoming dead.

[T&S]

Well said Hopkirk. Politics aside though, I just thought it amazing that the town stops whenever there is a repatriation and honours the dead. They said themselves they weren't political, but do it out of a sense of duty.

[murraymints]

did not see it..is it to be repeated at all,,?

[Hopkirk]

It won't happen much longer - the RAF base is closing.

[McMouse]

Later this year they are going to be called "Royal Wooton Basset". I think that's well deserved.

[sandyRoe]

I didn't watch the programme. But I think the people of WB show a quiet dignity. The very best of British is on display there.

[WELSHYORKIE]

I missed this last night and really wanted to watch it. I guess it will be available online, but would rather watch it at home on tv - I really am annoyed with myself for not recording this.

[horselady]

We live quite near and have attended the repatriations a few times, very,very moving. None of the people involved was "acting up" for the camera, Big Steve, the motorbiking chap is exactly like he was in the documentary, very kind with the relatives when he greets them, with a lovely unassuming manner. It makes your blood run cold when that bell starts tolling and you see the hearse(s) in the distance. It was nice to hear the relatives say they found some comfort from it.

[craft1948]

What amazed me was it's not just the High Street (which is always shown on the TV), but the crowds line the roads and motorway bridges to stand and pay their respects as well.

[quizzywig]

It was very emotional. What a wonderful place Wootton Bassett is. Such quiet respect.
Reduced me to tears.

[Philtaz]

For those who missed it:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/..._Town_That_Remembers/

[boxtops]

We watched, and we thought it was a beautiful programme, very sad, but very sensitively filmed - and the people who spoke and helped the bereaved were so kind and thoughtful. It was an excellent programme.

[mightyWBA]

I watched as well,very emotional.
There was no political agenda, just dignity and respect for those we have lost from the people of Wootton Bassett and beyond.
As craft said it happens all along the route as well.
Credit to them.

[whiskeryron]

I watched it & fortunately I was alone I was in floods, isn't it time these lads & lassies of ours were all brought home before we lose anymore.Ron.

[sddsddean]

It was simply a brilliant piece of television. No hype, just people being themselves and showing respect and support for others. It was the little things like the lady who does tea and coffee and sarnies in the pub for the family for free, just so they haven't got to worry about getting a bite to eat after a long journey. Agree with craft; I didn't know about the whole route being lined. I must admit, I was on the verge of tears all the way through. What an admission for a 50+ rufty tufty truck driver!!

[BAKERS DOZEN]

Everyone from the local landlady, the tattooed bikers, the elderly veterans, the shopkeepers and just joe public deserves a medal. They are the best of British and must bring a great deal of comfort to the families. We salute you all.