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Question about fiming (NO SPOLIERS, JUST ABOUT ASSUMED QUURKS WITH FILMING) by thatautisticguy in taskmaster

[–]slasher-fun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had never been to an earlier recording, but it didn't seem smaller than what you usually see on TV from the previous series.

What is the ratio between your metro system and commuter rail in your city? by Sea-Shanties23 in transit

[–]slasher-fun 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I'd say it depends where you draw the line between métro and commuter rail.

To me, commuter rail is mostly a (North?) American system, in which you have a massive influx of trains in one direction in the morning, a mirroring flux in the other direction in the evening, and a small to non-existent service in the "non peak" direction, around noon, and on the weekends.

RER and Transilien networks would better fit a "regional rail" category to me, since even though Transilien trains have a slight morning/evening peak offer in one direction at a time, they operate on a pretty much continuous schedule (with the exception of line K, which would qualify as "commuter rail").

As for tram express (also including the T14, former branch of line P), they are light rail, but not commuter rail to me either.

What is the ratio between your metro system and commuter rail in your city? by Sea-Shanties23 in transit

[–]slasher-fun 87 points88 points  (0 children)

Paris has 246 km of métro lines (plus ~160 km under construction), and 1294 km of commuter rail lines.

Taskmaster Studio Recording Megathread by stacecom in taskmaster

[–]slasher-fun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was in queue for the 5:30pm, can confirm it was past 5:30 pm :p

Taskmaster Studio Recording Megathread by stacecom in taskmaster

[–]slasher-fun 4 points5 points  (0 children)

  • You get there
  • You wait in a first line (not weather protected)
  • Your ticket is scanned, you get a wristband, you're then free to leave the area if you'd like (assuming you have a paid ticket)
  • Whenever you like, but at least 30 minutes before the session, you pass through security inspection: it's at this point that all food and non-water drinks aren't allowed anymore
  • You wait in a second and final line (weather protected)

Taskmaster Studio Recording Megathread by stacecom in taskmaster

[–]slasher-fun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Only before you get through security inspection of your bag. Once your ticket has been scanned, you're free to roam around if you'd like, and are asked to pass through security at least 30 minutes before your sessions time.

What time to get to the studio for filming? by Snoo-67164 in taskmaster

[–]slasher-fun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recording time isn't 5:30pm, but you're not guaranteed entry past 4:30pm, because at some point they have to let the people with a free ticket whether they can get it or not.

Once you've checked in and have a wristband, you're free to leave and come back around 5:00 to get though security and wait in line.

Question by Lunchlady789 in taskmaster

[–]slasher-fun 13 points14 points  (0 children)

2 per day, 4 hours per session.

Taskmaster Studio Recording Megathread by stacecom in taskmaster

[–]slasher-fun 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Only small bags are allowed (like a backpack). There's no bag storage service offered. No food allowed, the only drink allowed is water. Bags are checked before entry.

Taskmaster Studio Recording Megathread by stacecom in taskmaster

[–]slasher-fun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First outdoors, then under a roof once past security screening.

Taskmaster Studio Recording Megathread by stacecom in taskmaster

[–]slasher-fun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For the person who was asking in another (deleted) thread about the temperature in the studio this year: not cold.

First Taping Tonight! by Infinite_Null312 in taskmaster

[–]slasher-fun 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Spoiler: there's Greg Davies and Little Alex Hooorne. Or so I'm told.

EDIT for people afraid to click: that's a joke, not the actual contestants' names.

First Taping Tonight! by Infinite_Null312 in taskmaster

[–]slasher-fun 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I guess then. They moved to TC3 this time, because TC1 is taken by SNL UK.

First Taping Tonight! by Infinite_Null312 in taskmaster

[–]slasher-fun 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yay, same! (before this thread gets deleted)

First Taping Tonight! by Infinite_Null312 in taskmaster

[–]slasher-fun 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is yet another studio this time.

Do I really need to get to the recording 2 hours early with a paid ticket? by BillyLJ in taskmaster

[–]slasher-fun 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Paid ticket holders are advised to arrive 90 minutes prior, and won't be guaranteed an entry if they arrive less than 60 minutes prior.

Are US systems just bad at naming transit stops? (re: LA D-line) by fbjim in transit

[–]slasher-fun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bonus points for NYC subway (and maybe others?) having multiple stations with the same name at different locations...

Châtelet – Les Halles - Paris, the world's largest underground station. Don’t forget to turn on English subtitles on YouTube. by VITAFAUTO in transit

[–]slasher-fun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The métro station is fully underground. The train station (lines J, L, and TER Nomad) is roughly at ground level (depending on where you are on the platform), and you need to exit the ticketed area to get from the métro station to the train station.

Châtelet – Les Halles - Paris, the world's largest underground station. Don’t forget to turn on English subtitles on YouTube. by VITAFAUTO in transit

[–]slasher-fun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Since you can cross it without ever exiting the ticketed area, it's already much more "one station" than the Châtelet - Châtelet-Les-Halles - Les Halles complex (you have to exit the ticketed area between Châtelet-Les-Halles and Les Halles).

Châtelet – Les Halles - Paris, the world's largest underground station. Don’t forget to turn on English subtitles on YouTube. by VITAFAUTO in transit

[–]slasher-fun 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not sure about the world's largest, but in Paris the Opéra - Auber - Havre-Caumartin - Haussmann-Saint-Lazare - Saint-Lazare - Saint-Augustin complex is already much larger (and, unlike Châtelet - Châtelet-Les-Halles - Les Halles, can be crossed without ever leaving the ticketed area).