Charley Boorman

Van Hellseek · 18 Oct 2009 at 21:09

Anyone else think this guy is an utter **** who doesn't deserve his own travel series?

He's an ugly freak with the all the charisma of a decaying turd and the IQ of a retarded slug.

Manics · 18 Oct 2009 at 21:17

I agree.

Remember at the start of his jaunt piggy backing on The Jedi....he missed the flight because he made a joke about having a bomb with him.

Total jockey of the knob type.

dr4g0nf1y · 18 Oct 2009 at 21:23

I think he's an alright guy.

although to put him in context it's like giving Robin a spin-off series

Van Hellseek · 18 Oct 2009 at 21:35

I admit my comments may have been a touch harsh, but I just think it's a shame that a program that I would usually enjoy is fronted by an absolute nobody who looks like he'd be better off selling used cars, or working in a chip shop rather than fronting a travel documentary.

Andelusion · 18 Oct 2009 at 21:38

Who cares what he looks like?

chrisd · 18 Oct 2009 at 21:45

Can't stand the guy.

Van Hellseek · 18 Oct 2009 at 21:47

Andelusion said:
Who cares what he looks like?

Well yes, but regardless of what he looks like he's still a ****.

regulus · 18 Oct 2009 at 21:51

He's an alright guy that got a bit of fame by hanging on Ewan's coat tails. His programs are interesting in a way where you get to see cool parts of the world. I don't mind him either way.

atpbx · 18 Oct 2009 at 21:52

He isnt very interesting, Its not helped by the fact he isnt doing a very interesting journey either this time.

starfighter · 18 Oct 2009 at 21:56

He isn't the worst person ever but he doesn't have any skills that make him more suitable for TV than the average man. I could do his job tbh.

But then my dad isn't a famous film director nor am i EwanMcgregors mate.

jackthezipper · 18 Oct 2009 at 21:57

SHould be Claudio's by any means

dr4g0nf1y · 18 Oct 2009 at 21:58

I heard that his next series is going to be called "London to Birmingham by any means"

Jock Dodds · 18 Oct 2009 at 22:02

Caitlin Moran nailed Boorman much better than I ever could.

To be both blunt but also, I feel, totally fair, Boorman comes across as a copper-bottomed, ocean-going, 24-carat *****. The unsuccessful actor son of director John Deliverance Boorman, Charley is the kind of spoilt, charmless boor whose self-satisfied bull-honking floats down from first class on transatlantic flights, and actually makes you glad to be poor.

Van Hellseek · 18 Oct 2009 at 22:19

Andelusion · 18 Oct 2009 at 22:21

I've got nothing against him but I almost want to dislike him after that cataclysmic ripping

Lakeland · 18 Oct 2009 at 22:35

i love the way she closes that article lol.

i quite like watching those sorts of programs but not because he presents it, it's just another opportunity to see motorbikes in action!!

Participant · 19 Oct 2009 at 08:35

Jock Dodds said:
Caitlin Moran nailed Boorman much better than I ever could.

Amusing quote, but I personally can't see the problem with Boorman.

He's not totally my cup of tea but he doesn't ignite the kind of feelings displayed in this thread. So what if he's a failed actor son of a director? He's doing more with his life than 99% of the people reading this thread will ever do.

Respect to the guy.

Van Hellseek · 19 Oct 2009 at 08:53

Robbie G said:
He's doing more with his life than 99% of the people reading this thread will ever do.

Only because of his circumstances. Nothing to do with skill/talent. Yes he may well be doing more than us, but purely because of his heritage, rather than achievement.

Participant · 19 Oct 2009 at 09:09

seek said:
Only because of his circumstances. Nothing to do with skill/talent. Yes he may well be doing more than us, but purely because of his heritage, rather than achievement.

Agreed, but look around. In the entertainment industry, nepotism accounts for a significant proportion of TV jobs as complained about by Anne Robinson recently.

I certainly don't blame the guy for accepting handouts - can you honestly say you would not do the same?

Van Hellseek · 19 Oct 2009 at 09:39

Robbie G said:
can you honestly say you would not do the same?

I would do exactly the same.

This however, does not change the fact that he sucks as a travel documentary presenter.