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What Goes Up Might Come Down features the high-flying humour of David Gunson. David is a Yorkshireman to the core - and proud of it. He was born in Sheffield (where, he insists, the M1 is cobbled!) and as a young man went to work in a steel foundry, but soon discovered that the opportunities for flying were far too limited. He left and joined the RAF, spending ten years in Coastal Command on Shackleton aircraft. He is thus well qualified to take us behind the scenes in the world of flying, and, with tongue very much in cheek, his 'after dinner talk' skillfully combines humour with hazard, raising many a laugh - and many an eyebrow. Dave Gunson's humour is based on fact, often mischievously, as with a wry smile he informs us that, "We force them down narrow corridors, thereby greatly increasing the risk of collision, while at the same time justifying the job of Air Traffic Controllers to keep them apart." BMG. 2004.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
David Gunson is truely brilliant in this classic after dinner speech.
Far better than most comedians, this dry satirical look at one of the most vital things in the world, had me laughing until it hurt!
The funniest part of it all, is that it isn't a great leap of faith to believe it is all 100% true!
Enjoy.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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One day whilst lying on a sunbed in Cyprus I noticed that the man under the next parasol was chuckling incessantly, his walkman obviously keeping him amused.
The flight back home and all those since have not been the same because when he finally removed his headphones I enquired and he lent me the tape; David Gunson's after dinner speech about air traffic control, pilots and the aircraft they are responsible for.
That was quite some years ago, but I have never forgotten the hilarious tale of the French controllers going on strike and the British holidaymakers flying to Spain travelling over Germany and Italy.
I was ever so pleased to find that it was now available on CD. Listen to this and it will change your concept of air travel forever!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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I first heard this "after dinner speech" around 20 years ago and it still tops my list of "brilliant humour" all these years later. Put simply, it's extremely funny, well presented and also interesting because of all the facts about Air Traffic Control.
Well worth buying a copy !!!
Well worth buying a copy !!!
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What goes up might come down
I am a retired Air Traffic Controller and I love this speech. It was given to me by a German Air Traffic Controller while I was working in Germany. Brilliant!!!!! Read more
Published 2 months ago by BigfatreddawgMary
Brilliant after dinner speech
This is a brilliant and highly hilarious after dinner speech by a retired RAF officer and air traffic controller.Humour well on the dry side!
Published 3 months ago by Paul31
What goes up might come down
This CD is a must for anyone who travels by air. One of the UK's funniest and best after dinner speakers who ever stood up. Read more
Published 4 months ago by David
Best after dinner speech EVER
I bought the CD to replace a vinyl disk, which had seen better days. I really think that David Gunson's after dinner speech about air traffic controllers and commercial pilots is... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Twistinix
After dinner speaker
I had been looking for this recording for many years after hearing it on a cassette a long time ago. It was as funny as I remembered. Just what is needed after any meal
Published 7 months ago by Madgirl
Good deal
Dave Gunston has long been a voice on a tape that somebody gave me, which I have played and played again to destruction as he always makes me laugh no matter how often I hear him. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. G. Lamb
Super Funny
This CD is brilliant, I have had a copy on tape cassette (yes i know, how very 80's) that I have played to death, now I have it on Cd. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Manda
Very Funny.
Have been after this for years, very funny, just dont listen if you are going on a plane any time soon!!!
Published 11 months ago by Graham Bullock
Air traffic controler
David Gunson is a master after dinner speaker.If ever you are in a situation where you have a long period of boredom to contend with, then play this and you and anybody with you... Read more
Published 13 months ago by goldwing
What goes up .................
All I remembered and more. I've been looking for this for years, since my old tape went missing. David Gunson is such a naturally funny man it seems odd that he never released any... Read more
Published 14 months ago by M. Yaxley
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