Thames Fireworks

[Ann]

In case you have only just got in and missed them, here is the BBC1 coverage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHTf7BszaTw

[Ann]

One thing I would love to see (and I'm sure it COULD be done) is the year 2013 lighting up in figures across the sky above Big Ben to end the display - that really would be spectacular. I personally think the music soundtrack spoils it but maybe its just the choice of music which is not to my taste, it also sounds very disjointed. Great display though.

[Ann]

Better or worse than last year? Do you think the expense is justified in this economic climate?

[naomi24]

Wow! Thanks Ann. Spectacular! Can't remember last year. I agree about the music though.

Yes, I do think the expense is justified. It clearly gives a lot of people a lot of pleasure - and engendering happiness and social cohesion can only be a good thing.

[Mammar]

I love fireworks. They lift the spirit and we need some of that.
I was also pleased the Beeb showed us a bit of other cities, especially the Hong Kong ones as my daughter was no doubt in that crowd somewhere.

[boxtops]

A wonderful display - I don't care for the music either - and I wish the vid could have shown it all from one vantage point, not hopping about. My neighbours were there, it'll be good to hear their perspective later.

[ummmm]

Absolutely justified. That was spectacular and look at the crowds.

The British humour is always prevalent... 'Mind the gap' Classic...

[Ann]

I think any expense is justified for a situation which brings everyone together in harmony, peace and goodwill. I would love to see the New Year fireworks live instead of seeing them on TV, I bet the atmosphere is brilliant!

[Prudie]

Truly spectacular and very uplifting. Totally justified re the cost, we'd be in a pretty sorry state if we couldn't celebrate as a nation in this way. As ummmm says look at the crowds who make the effort to attend and also loved 'mind the gap'. I think the music was right, needs to bring young people in to maintain the tradition.

[TTG]

Excellent display. I do like the sound of Big Ben at midnight :-)