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Can anyone tell me please what happened to Billy Hardcastle? I' ve not been able to work out what happened to this character. Was he just written out because he's not mentioned once he leaves? Also watching an episode last week where Compo's nephew Gordon got married reminded me that Compo...

Me too!

I think the one-liner that's so subtle, and possibly would only be relevant to us of a certain age, is Compo's response when they ask Ivy for ice in their lemonade. I think the episode is called 'A merry heatwave'. Anyway Ivy can't help them out with ice and Compo says in response 'let the tap...

Oh that looks nice Marianna! I used to make my own custard slices (similar to vanilla slices). I think I'll have to start again. I've just been watching the episode about Captain Clutterbuck on Drama with the wonderful Ron Moody.

Does anybody know of any regional cakes in the UK? Here in Wales apart from the usual cream cakes that have been mentioned we still have old favourites - perhaps not as popular as they used to be as there's no cream in them and no chocolate - usually fruit. However, they're still readily...

Sensible man. As I said I didn't find them the sweetest of pets!

I can't 'like' your post either Marianna but I can quite believe what you said. A neighbour of mine kept ferrets and I didn't find them the cuddliest or sweetest of pets!

Thanks Dick. I thought the hands looked younger.

My sentiments entirely. So many smiles and laughter brought to so many people. What a gift!

I can't remember the name of the episode I recently watched, but it was where Compo got paid by Howard to create a distraction in his house where they were all watching a video that Howard thought would incriminate him. Anyway at the end of the episode the 3 are seen having a drink outside the...

And remember her 'Muriels' on the living room wall?! Sheer joy!

RIP Jean. Thanks for making us smile. Remember her singing when she was Hilda! Wonderful!

Does anyone remember Mike Grady appearing in a children's programme (maybe a series) in the early part of the 70s. I'm not sure if I imagined it but I think it was him before LOTSW fame.

Hello all. Thanks for your replies about the episode with Clegg. While you're on the subject of different words used for the same item, can I ask any/all of you from up North if a barmcake is the same as what we would call here a bap? I worked with someone from the North who told me this...

Can anyone tell me please which episode showed Cleggy visiting his late wife's grave with flowers? As he seldom shows any real affection for her, or marriage, this episode was a rarity showing him in a different light.

Hello all. I don't think I've ever seen the episode about Cleggy's manager. I'll have to catch up with my viewing! As others have said pathos is there in several of the episodes and this makes it all the more touching and the situations are something you can relate to in everyday life. Such...

Hello all. Captain has captured exactly how I felt watching the two episodes he has mentioned. To see a single tear falling down Compo's cheek at the end of the episode filmed in Dunkirk was so so moving. Also seeing Cleggy looking so sad and moved by Compo's death made me think that it was...

Thanks -you're right. What a poignant episode.

I've watched twice today the episode where Compo dies. I think it's called Eulogy for a Wellie. I found it so touching- especially Cleggy's input. Had to watch it a second time to make sure I hadn't missed anything the first time.

There was an article in The Mail on Saturday about the factual inaccuracies of both Victoria and Poldark e.g. Queen Victoria spoke with a German accent and there's an alarm box showing on the outside of a building in Poldark But I suppose that as long as people enjoy the story lines and the...