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Some of you know I had custom figures made in time for the 50th celebrations a couple of years ago, however despite positive response to them I was never quite happy with the likenesses I had, as seen as attached They are for...

We dropped into Appleby for a hour or so. That was nice

Agree with you that the Compo trilogy episodes can really pull on the heart strings. Goes to show how good the other actors and writing really are to be able to handle Bill's passing as a much loved actor and character.

Glad you did, they look much better. I am curious how you went about finding someone to do that. It seems to be a highly specialized / bespoke / niche / artisan ... type of service. We used to have thick phone books called the...

David Jason is to front a U&Gold retrospective of Open All Hours. The 90 minute special will include a short new scene written by Roy Clarke in which Jason returns as Granville for a final time. According to UKTV "2026 marks the 50th...

Oh my goodness, Amos! Marianna! Onslow? If you like sci-fi related comedy shows then you should check it out. It is a good, silly and funny show. May look a little dated nowadays but the comedy and writing are solid. Tempted...

Don't feel left out. Neither have I.

I've never seen a single episode of Red Dwarf. Am I missing anything?

I have bought many old comedy and drama series cheap on eBay, you maybe aware I don't have live TV and don't pay a licence, but with the money saved over the last 10 years I have a very large collection of programs I like to watch

Got the Complete Fawlty Towers on DVD for 2 quid of E,Bay. Well pleased. What bargains have you found

I think it's simply a phone drop wire... lighting conditions, lens and focus will affect how noticeable it is.

I have noticed from Series 3, at the end of each episode when Arkwright gives his little monologue a black cables appears to run from the shop to across the street, see picture. It does not appear at the start of the episodes, it is...

That'll never work! ;) You'll be telling me next they'll use Granville as the market trader! :D

You can also see it at the start of the episodes if you look carefully but it's not as noticeable. I don't know what it's for.

I have noticed from Series 3, at the end of each episode when Arkwright gives his little monologue a black cables appears to run from the shop to across the street, see picture. It does not appear at the start of the episodes, it is...