Saturday Night Movie: The Man who Fought the Planners – The Story of Ian Nairn
by Steve
An excellent documentary, and an excellent entry point to Ian Nairn – after watching this you’ll probably find yourself trawling YouTube for more original footage. Here was a man who fought against the destruction of old towns, yet did not consider himself a conservationist. A man who railed against the follies of town planners, but who could appreciate decent modern architecture. This programme also harks back to a time when TV could just be a passionate, articulate and informed person speaking to camera without any gimmicks, and could still be compelling and vital.
Wait until next year 
Have you seen his ‘Travels across Britain’, currently on iPlayer? A three part series of the sort that’s hard to imagine being made now. Recommended.
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I’ve watched the first one and have the next two lined up. I thought it was brilliant – he was such an engaging screen presence. I just don’t think many TV producers would let someone loose to present a programme like that these days. Proper, non-dumbed-down telly.
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