Williamstreeter
master brummie
I read a bio of Arthur Lowe , where John Laurie is reported to have said about the cast to the producers "I have worked with some of the greatest talent in the world and I'm surrounded by these gang of ***** "
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What do you watch on tv nowadays ?
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I read a bio of Arthur Lowe , where John Laurie is reported to have said about the cast to the producers "I have worked with some of the greatest talent in the world and I'm surrounded by these gang of ***** "
Radiorails
master brummie
Yes, I read that Laurie was jealous that Thomas was stealing his limelight.
Radiorails
master brummie
In case it has net been mentioned, les 'flics' is a slang word in French for 'cops'. There were other nuances in Allo! Allo! but like many programmes they could be missed.
During the late 1950's, I used a Grundig reel to reel tape recorder to record The Goon Show. On replay it was interesting to hear things that I had missed during the live transmission.
maypolebaz
master brummie
Yes ! You've reminded me of a wartime Shakespearian film I watched once, (Richard III ?), John Laurie was in it and he looked just the same as he did in Dad's Army.
Robert Ensor (bob)
master brummie
The Going Show what a collection of talent,
maypolebaz
master brummie
I googled Talfryn, he'd worked with actors such as Richard Burton. Looks like Laurie didn't have much to be sniffy about.
farmerdave
master brummie
Film was Henry the Fifth made in 1944.
(Re. #186).
(Re. #186).
Robert Ensor (bob)
master brummie
Bloody phone and auto correct.
The Goon Show of course.
How did you cross the river ?
I stepped on the logs
Those are not logs there crocodiles
O I wondered why my legs were getting shorter.
maypolebaz
master brummie
Good old spike !
Robert Ensor (bob)
master brummie
Have not heard that skit in 45 years or more, just like the song from it ain't of hot but something's just stick with us
Williamstreeter
master brummie
What really tickled me was Arthur Lowe would turn up for rehearsals , no script , not ready . When asked if he could take two copies of the script one to take home and one for rehearsals . He was reported as saying "one to take home , I wouldn't read this rubbish at home " . It's all in the book , I thought it was a cracking read
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Robert Ensor (bob)
master brummie
That's not a knife, this is a knife.
A line used by many, many a time myself included
Smudger
master brummie
I dislike most soaps, they`re all miserable buggers ( they were the last time i watched one, apart from the lovely Ena sharples with that sexy hairnet)
I like The repair shop, Midwives, A&E, Antiques Roadshow, 999 On the Frontline, basically anything that looks & sounds real.
I like The repair shop, Midwives, A&E, Antiques Roadshow, 999 On the Frontline, basically anything that looks & sounds real.
Lady Penelope
master brummie
Strangely mw0njm, I thought it was me. I find most ads are louder than the programmes they cut into even when the people aren't shouting. Really annoying.
NoddKD
master brummie
Love the old comedy shows,Hi De Hi,Man about the house,George and Mildred, I could go on but you get my drift. Currently enjoying Shelley.
I am a former Royal Marine but never watch fictional military programmes. So much is wrong it makes me cringe. Also my wife hates me shouting at the tv.
I am a former Royal Marine but never watch fictional military programmes. So much is wrong it makes me cringe. Also my wife hates me shouting at the tv.
Robert Ensor (bob)
master brummie
Over here they changed the law so the adds can not be broadcast louder than the program, of course the adds are dumb.
Robert Ensor (bob)
master brummie
Yes they have to call out all the possible side affects and after hearing then all your to scared to take the medicine
I am watching the series on PBS about country music by Ken Burns as usual very worth while., and no adds on PBS.
Eric Gibson
master brummie
That's really because they know you've popped out into the kitchen to brew a cuppa.
Williamstreeter
master brummie
Documentaries moreso nowadays although I do like a decent film that's not crud .
Robert Ensor (bob)
master brummie
Watching a series on the Queen Elizabeth air craft carrier.
john knight
signman
Hardly any tv, it's all rubbish, watch films on Firestick.
wendylee
master brummie
We watch a lot of english shows on Australian abc channel. Doc Martin, Midsomer murders, Father Brown, Call the Midwife,Touch of Frost,New tricks, Grand Designs, Shetland, Loved Home Fires but it got cut 
most programs have been on a dozen times before!...guess that gives you an idea haha
most programs have been on a dozen times before!...guess that gives you an idea haha
mw0njm.
A Brummie Dude
I like them doc martin. farther browm midsumer murders, glad i dont live in that village, and the little grey cell manWe watch a lot of english shows on Australian abc channel. Doc Martin, Midsomer murders, Father Brown, Call the Midwife,Touch of Frost,New tricks, Grand Designs, Shetland, Loved Home Fires but it got cut
wendylee
master brummie
I like them doc martin. farther browm midsumer murders, glad i dont live in that village, and the little grey cell man
Haha Poirot, I had to google that "little grey cell man"
haha
ade
master brummie
missing diamonds in ya Turkey Edifi, is that a bit like having a sixpence in your mince pie
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