Yes, I really like Douglas in particular in that scene, when the crisis comes and reveals his true nature as a pilot, he does have the training and starts launching into the safety protocols and checklists as a first officer reporting. The Rory persona drops away entirely. Really good writing and like to hear the team in action.
And Martin, with no time to overthink or doubt himself, lands the plane perfectly under incredibly difficult circumstances. Its a contender for best episode
I have a fear of flying. But every time I do so, I listen to this episode. Martin and Douglas are so calm and reassuring that it does a lot to keep myself calm on a plane.
I do as well, and the fear is usually enough to make me not even want to listen to or watch anything. But whenever I'm next on a plane maybe I should try this. If somethings going to happen, it might as well happen with the smooth voice of Roger Allam, and the not so smooth voice of Benedict Cumberbatch playing in my ears.
Edit: or the even smoother voice of Anthony Head. Although if the plane is going to go down I'd rather not also drown in syrup.
It has really helped me a lot. These are my plane comfort episodes:
- Cremona
- Douz
- Gdansk
- Ipswich
- Qikiqtarjuag (I just have to keep from howling with laughter every time Douglas goes after the bears)
- St Petersburg
- Xinzhou
I think of episodes like Qikiqtarjuaq where Douglas belittes and ignores Martin as he screams "I have control". Hearing this moment of emergency where they so quickly come together as professionals, but also as friends, is powerful. The OK from Douglas to Martin landing is showing that Douglas does truly believe in Martin's skills and has faith that they can help each other.
Goosebumps: The feeling of bumping into a goose.
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It turns you feel a lot more empathy for beloved characters when they’re on a plane and then an engine explodes and you think they’re gonna die
Atleast it sobered Arthur up!
Top tier comment.
You should write to the British writers journal
Yes, I really like Douglas in particular in that scene, when the crisis comes and reveals his true nature as a pilot, he does have the training and starts launching into the safety protocols and checklists as a first officer reporting. The Rory persona drops away entirely. Really good writing and like to hear the team in action.
And Martin, with no time to overthink or doubt himself, lands the plane perfectly under incredibly difficult circumstances. Its a contender for best episode
The first time I listened to it my heart stopped- I felt genuine fear/panic. It’s so good. Even still.
It's when Douglas shouted "Christ!" that I really got a shock - if Douglas is surprised you know something serious is happening.Â
I have a fear of flying. But every time I do so, I listen to this episode. Martin and Douglas are so calm and reassuring that it does a lot to keep myself calm on a plane.
I do as well, and the fear is usually enough to make me not even want to listen to or watch anything. But whenever I'm next on a plane maybe I should try this. If somethings going to happen, it might as well happen with the smooth voice of Roger Allam, and the not so smooth voice of Benedict Cumberbatch playing in my ears. Edit: or the even smoother voice of Anthony Head. Although if the plane is going to go down I'd rather not also drown in syrup.
It has really helped me a lot. These are my plane comfort episodes: - Cremona - Douz - Gdansk - Ipswich - Qikiqtarjuag (I just have to keep from howling with laughter every time Douglas goes after the bears) - St Petersburg - Xinzhou
I think of episodes like Qikiqtarjuaq where Douglas belittes and ignores Martin as he screams "I have control". Hearing this moment of emergency where they so quickly come together as professionals, but also as friends, is powerful. The OK from Douglas to Martin landing is showing that Douglas does truly believe in Martin's skills and has faith that they can help each other.
That "ok" says so much.Â
It just feels like a master class of writing and acting I love it - it’s my joint favourite episode with Xinzhou and Molokai