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Hiyas @BruceC, I guess I was not ready at that moment in time with the format of the show. Most things I had seen up until then had the format of a small group of main characters and a larger group of secondary cast members. After several episodes of Dad's Army I couldn't figure out who the...

Paraphrased from the immortal words of Roy Clarke himself - taken from the 25 and then 30 year special. I think it sums things up rather nicely. It is a comedy series based on three old men. These three old men were totally free, they had no responsibilities, no ties, they each lived...

Hiyas Bora Natty, I really like that picture of Arkwright as well. Found it on Ebay and Etsy, sometimes I'm tempted to get one just for giggles, to see if anyone recognizes Ronnie B. Have it saved on my watch list. :D Hiyas Marianna, did you ever get an induction stove top upgrade yet? If...

Hiyas there Captain and you too, Terry. Capt I've been meaning to message you as well soon. Had a chance to revisit 'Dad's Army' recently and really enjoyed it.

Hiyas, Barry and thanks. Meaning to drop you a message sometime about cycling and Holmfirth. Will do a little later.

Or those serving your food.

Thanks, Marianna. I meant to be out and about a little more enjoying the outdoors but not away from the forums as much as I have. Time has slipped away on me a bit.

The reference to the hole in the roof always has me think of the episode where Granville believes he has become a father after a 'wild night' at Elsie's (?) party. Where a lady friend of his turns up after being away for some time with a baby carriage. Arkwright comes into the shop with a...

I believe the till reminded Granville in an affectionate way of Arkwright, being the reason why he did not want to replace it with a new one. Along side the fact that a new till would cost him extra money to be spent.

Grew to like Mr. Newbold as a character. Had hoped he would escape the clutches of Mrs. Featherstone to be with Mrs. Rossi. Felt she was a nicer match for him. Stephanie Cole in "Waiting for God" was hilarious. My first introduction to her as an actress.

Wasn't there an episode where Clegg serves beans on toast to Compo? I'm thinking early seasons, possibly before Clegg moved houses. Have an image of that in my head but cannot think of the episode title. Please say if you know.

Oops, I noticed a typo of my own up there in leaving off a 0 (zero or Zed) from the range. Meant to say a range of almost a 1,000 miles, not 1,00.

I had no idea racing pigeons or even pigeons were this fast! Or could fly this far. A range of almost 1,00 miles (1,600 km) and speeds of up to 80mph (130kph) with a tailwind with average of 37 mph (60kph) on a calm day. - Info from racing pigeon Wiki. I think Wally would be pleased to have...

Hi, @knockitoffnow89 ! Greets and Weclome to the forums. Thanks for responding and hope you do not mind that I linked you here. Was trying to spread around some 'First of the Summer Wine 'love to fellow fans. I knew there would be some on here who may not have seem them yet. Glad you are...

True, and all the wet suits she had when Howard and Marina wanted a pair for disguise. But she did like to buy things in job lots at a discount. Thinking about her getting a half a dozen coffins.

Out of curiosity, does it list the weight of the contents on both your containers? I'm thinking maybe half and probably twice the price as well. :frown2:

Wow, what a great thread idea! Is nice to get a female perspective on things. I'd enjoy watching this show as well. Some really fine ladies mentioned: Pat Coombs, Felicity Kendall, Joanna Lumley , Penelope Keith, Prunella Scales... I think Liz Smith would make a wonderful Compo type...

Yes, that is a classic movie been some years since I have seen it. I know of the actor John Savident after looking up Sam Elliott. Remember seeing him in Lovejoy, Yes Minister, Black Adder, Battle of Britain. I can picture him more readily in Yes, Minister at the moment.

Not even sure if I had heard the name before you mentioned him, Barry. I'm guessing no relation to Sam Elliott. :)

From Google: Fred Elliot's - "Scotch and Thread" - what is it? — Digital Spy It is in fact, a "Scotch and Threat" - Meaning he likes his Scotch with only the slightest hint (or threat) of water, or maybe no water at all.