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I am sure you would have noticed but if not Tony , it flashed up on my Spotify account today that the Fairports have released a live version of Full House 53 years after the original release . The cover has a now and then picture so the four surviving members played the gig , sadly we of course...

Sadly Ruth Madoc , Gladys Pugh from Hi De Hi ,has sadly tragically passed away. It appears she was Hospitalised from a fall rehearsing for Pantomime earlier in the week and died in post operative surgery recovery . She was an accomplished actress appearing in Under Milkwood with the greats of...

It has been reported today that Duggie Brown our very own Verny Sedgewick has passed away at the age of 82 . Although he only appeared in one episode it is fondly remembered for his confrontation with Nora . Started life as a standup comedian he was the young whippersnapper on the Comedians and...

Very sad news today that one of the stalwarts of Dad's Army Frank Williams the Reverend Timothy Farthing has passed away at 90 . Like many actors that Jimmy Perry and David Croft employed he appeared as a Vicar in Hi De Hi and also a Bishop in You Rang M'Laud they were loyal to actors whose work...

This news item made me laugh as there was a happy outcome though it could have had more serious consequences . It does prove that you are never too old . https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-manchester-61790485 It got me thinking which characters are likely to participate in such a thing...

I am pretty sure many members will say Who? Well he is probably one of the UK's prolific supporting actor in a minor role . He's been everyone in everything , whilst he has had some permanent roles in series the most famous being Leclerc in Allo Allo, if they needed someone to play a small role...

Fascinating article about the debris orbiting earth published on BBC News today . I looked for Red Dwarf but didn't spot it but seriously its both fascinating and concerning to see how much is up there . https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/science-environment-56845104

With so much time on my hands I have been thinking about my childhood memories some not so good but others really good . I want to keep it light so here's one to hopefully promote peoples thoughts at this time for reflection . Do you remember all those kids Birthday parties and do you remember...

I have to report than on Wednesday with the impending lockdown in the UK that Bill and Ben decided they would go out on a last night Bender . They eventually staggered home seven sheets to the wind and whilst Ben eventually managed to fall into his plant pot and snuggle down for the night Bill...

It has just been announced that one of the Icons of British Comedy who has also been in our beloved show Bobby Ball has sadly passed away aged 76 from Covid 19. With Tommy Cannon they were stalwarts of TV for many years all starting on Opportunity Knocks a talent show which also produced stars...

It has been announced that Margaret Nolan has sadly passed away aged 76 . She has appeared in many many productions notwithstanding Pate and Chips . Appearing in Carry on Films , Goldfinger and a Hard Day's Night highlight the illustrious career she had . I remember her as the wonderful Nemone...

The BBC News site is showing some wonderful old black and white photographs of Bourneville where the Cadbury Brothers purpose built the village around their factory which produced the wonderful chocolate products we all enjoy probably too much of . I thought that you may like to read the...

I know there are a few "Muso's" on the site sadly one of the greatest guitarists of our times passed away today. Peter Green co founder of Fleetwood Mac has lost his life at 73 . He was a very troubled person left Mac very early on but this did not detract from the pure quality of work he...

It has been announced that so sadly Little Richard has passed away aged 87 . He was one of the pioneers of Rock n Roll and was the real deal unlike some [ Bill Haley from my perspective] .With Chuck Berry gone that leaves the controversial but without doubt one of the greats Jerry Lee Lewis as...

BBC News has a little article compiled by one of their feature writers outlining things to view to ease the long days of isolation . One short film has one of the most iconic shots ever seen in films . The short is available on a site which I'd not come across and it holds a plethora of things...

I managed to get a snap of the latest team meeting for the Site Administrators . As you can see because of the Pandemic [and age :30: ] John[Onyx John], Tony [The Cornishman] and Terry[ Maltrab] have gone into self imposed joint Quarantine , Pearl is not required to do so and thus is conversing...

Just a brief mention of the sad passing of Michael Medwin who was a stalwart of British films and TV for many many years . As well as being in front of the camera he carved a career as a very successful director. Probably typecast for many years as a Cockney wide boy but he was far , far more...

I know there are a few "Muso's" on the site it has been announced that one of the most influential and accomplished Piano players of all time, Dr John , has sadly passed away aged 77 . A great stalwart of the New Orleans scene and a fabulous piano player it's another great who has sadly passed...

Is anyone , like myself, enjoying the fabulous New Year's Day concert from Vienna [it is available on Catch UP] . I have watched it for years and I hope for many more, aside from the wonderful music the interludes , the ballet stars and dancers , the wonderful views and buildings all go to make...

I am so so sad to report that the death of Dame June Whitfield has been announced . She was the cornerstone of British Comedy on the Radio and TV [It is easier to list the Comedy Shows June never appeared in ] and will be fondly remembered by people of ages from her time as Eth Glum in the long...