Most impressed with 'Open all Hours' today. Roy Clarke invented 'frats' - a cross between a ferret and a rat. Their existence used by Arkwright to persuade posh lady who thought his store quaint to purchase a number of oil lamps sold as frat detectors - flame turned was it blue in the presence of frats.
The Genius of Roy Clarke
- Thread starter Big Unc
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If you are referring to open all hours, no it dates back to the 70's, details here http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074036/?ref_=sr_1 if you have not seen it then you can get it on DVD and you have a treat in store
summerwinefan
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Don't forget the frat oil too
codfanglers
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I have written before about the comparisons between KUA, OAH, and Summer Wine. To me, I think of Roy Clarke having quite a humorous fantasy world. I love his Commodores, Vicars, bossy wives, etc, and he always seems to have a fun time with the last names of his characters. His outlook on married life doesn't seem to be the brightest!
Regarding his use of Yorkshire as a setting, I have a problem with too many American movies and shows taking place in either New York or Los Angeles. I can appreciate the fact that there are a nice variety of British shows taking place in interesting settings other than London, Summer Wine, OAH, Doc Martin, Fawlty Towers.
Regarding his use of Yorkshire as a setting, I have a problem with too many American movies and shows taking place in either New York or Los Angeles. I can appreciate the fact that there are a nice variety of British shows taking place in interesting settings other than London, Summer Wine, OAH, Doc Martin, Fawlty Towers.
C W Northrop
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Keeping Up Appearances was actually filmed in Coventry 
Beth
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I will! Thanks!
codfanglers
Dedicated Member
Beth, I also highly recommend Open All Hours. Correct me if I am wrong (although I think I wrote about this before), Auntie Wainwright is based off the main character, Mr. Arkwright. He is a very thrifty corner store shopkeeper.
C
Compo
Guest
My question is when are they going to build a monument (statue or Bust) or Roy Clarke in Holmfirth or etc.????????
C
Compo
Guest
A real shame..!!!!
They did build one of that actor that I suddenly forgot his name, but his character was Inspector Morse and before that Sweeny.
They did build one of that actor that I suddenly forgot his name, but his character was Inspector Morse and before that Sweeny.
dick
LOTSW Fanatic
JOHN THAW mate
C
Compo
Guest
Thanks Dick. Your memory is younger than mine. Maybe we have to hold a board meeting. After all the good shows Roy gave us he deserves one..