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Its not the chuffing Pole Compo's wife ran off with is it :tw::fp:

I had noticed that line too but not thought much about it. Now will keep an eye out for what is on the other end when they show the full street. Other ideas: -If not for some utility line then possibly one used for street decorations...

I think its the washing line , discoloured by the weather and grime , that Gordon Stackpole returned and got his money back Arkwright put it there as a sort of tribute to the only person who he gave a refund to and perhaps as a warning...

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.

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.

IF you search the threads , there are still members on here who cannot bring themselves to watch those episodes because they are so emotional which is testimony to the compassionate way Roy Clarke handled Bill's passing, the episodes...

You can see it especially on Peter's face how difficult it was but I think adding humor was the right thing to do, I know especially " up North " humor is a big part of funerals, it's how the grief is dealt with.

My Father was a tank commander in the second World war, but that didn't stop me thinking of Bomber Command, forgotten and left out for so long. This memorial is amazing and I have so much respect for the groups, companies and...

What an amazing capture of the fly by. Was not sure it it was a real picture or not at first.

Its not the chuffing Pole Compo's wife ran off with is it :tw::fp:

I would definitely continue may as well see the show through to its conclusion before it was cancelled , Russ Abbot simply plays himself from the time when he was a huge success with his TV series a bit like Smiler who was Blakey...

You made it this far Denton, might as well finish out the series :). I agree with you that Russ comes on stronger than he should have. At least you can watch it for the other characters.

Sounds like loads of fun AND on a steam train. Foggy would be so jealous! Please let us know how it goes. Curious if there are multiple carloads do they do the skits in one car then move to the next and repeat. What happened to...

A couple of years back attended a Fawlty Towers themed meal with all the characters at the then Theatre Royal restaurant in Newcastle it was brilliantly manic and the food was quite good.