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BBruceC reacted to theatrically_inclined's post in the thread Why were characters deaths not really mentioned with
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After Stephen Lewis left the show, Howard was looking for something at Aunties to make himself 'almost disappear', Tom said, 'We did it for Smiler, and you don’t disappear much further than him'. When Tony Capstick (PC2) had died his... -
AAdrian Morris replied to the thread What a great Picture.I thought the voice would have shouted 'Granville fetch your broom'.
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RichardFromMarple reacted to mashibinbin's post in the thread Why were characters deaths not really mentioned with Like.
With Bill's determination and love of Holmfirth he ensured his contribution spanned 3 episodes and an hour long special with this possibility probably foremost in his mind. His stoicism ensured another 11 years of laughter for us... -
RichardFromMarple replied to the thread Why were characters deaths not really mentioned.I remember in one episode at the coffee morning the women discuss the contents of their husband's pockets. Nora mentions Wally used to usually have treats for his pigeons & Ivy reckoned Sid's pockets always seemed to contain two...
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OOnslow reacted to theatrically_inclined's post in the thread Why were characters deaths not really mentioned with Like.
After Stephen Lewis left the show, Howard was looking for something at Aunties to make himself 'almost disappear', Tom said, 'We did it for Smiler, and you don’t disappear much further than him'. When Tony Capstick (PC2) had died his...
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OOnslow reacted to wstol's post in the thread Why were characters deaths not really mentioned with Like.
It seems to be a Roy Clarke thing. Departing characters not mentioned immediately, typically this would need to be at the beginning of a the new series not to mention them. Sometimes the departed character would not be mentioned until a...
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OOnslow reacted to Adanor's post in the thread Why were characters deaths not really mentioned with Like.
When Kathy Staff had to leave due to health, they "sent" Nora to Australia. That was a most expedient way explaining the disappearance of a character. It's possible that they were unable to have Wesley be sent off to parts unknown...
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OOnslow reacted to BruceC's post in the thread Why were characters deaths not really mentioned with Like.
I think it was a nice touch Ivy going to the funeral, and pulling out a photo of Sid and a simple smile as she went to the funeral. Wasn't a huge event - was meant to be a simple touch - but showed respect they had for Sid. I liked it...
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Marianna reacted to mashibinbin's post in the thread Why were characters deaths not really mentioned with Like.
With Bill's determination and love of Holmfirth he ensured his contribution spanned 3 episodes and an hour long special with this possibility probably foremost in his mind. His stoicism ensured another 11 years of laughter for us... -
mashibinbin replied to the thread Why were characters deaths not really mentioned.With Bill's determination and love of Holmfirth he ensured his contribution spanned 3 episodes and an hour long special with this possibility probably foremost in his mind. His stoicism ensured another 11 years of laughter for us... -
Although I am from "Scouseland" my mate lived next door but two from the shop !!!!...[he was an Evertonian just like me !!]. When I visited him it was a ladies hairdressers....I kept expecting a boooooooming voice shouting "...
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Looking at the rust on it, probably fell apart
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BBarbara Charles reacted to mashibinbin's post in the thread Why were characters deaths not really mentioned with Like.
In honesty the passing of key figures was only ever sporadically used and not dwelt on with the exception of Mr Simmonite Snr. Edie got alluded to and it raised the odd chuckle and Wes-lay got a past tension mention briefly. Sid and...
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MMoodyBlue replied to the thread What a great Picture.Although I am from "Scouseland" my mate lived next door but two from the shop !!!!...[he was an Evertonian just like me !!]. When I visited him it was a ladies hairdressers....I kept expecting a boooooooming voice shouting "...
