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Post by Wynn Chester on Jun 5, 2017 16:04:49 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2017 16:11:13 GMT
So sad. 96 is a great age to reach. A quality character actor whose career spanned from 1958 until 2010. I particularly liked him in 'Taste the Blood of Dracula' (1969).
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Post by ace5150 on Jun 5, 2017 16:29:34 GMT
A great voice. RIP Cleggy.
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Post by Arch Stanton on Jun 5, 2017 17:10:02 GMT
Just one of those instantly recognisable faces and voices of British TV. He never seemed to sound or look any different, ever. He'll be sadly missed.  RIP Peter. |
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Post by billyfarmer on Jun 5, 2017 17:36:23 GMT
Sad news, Peter Sallis, will always be best remembered as Norman Clegg, in the long running BBC Sitcom Last of the Summer Wine.
I will also remember Peter, in other TV series (which I have seen), including Doctor Who - The Ice Warriors (1967), The Capone Investment (1974), The Clifton House Mystery (1978) and Tales of the Unexpected - A Picture of a Place (1980), which was shown on the Sky Arts channel, today, at 5.00pm.
I will also remember Peter, in the Hammer film Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970).
R.I.P. Peter Sallis.
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Post by gustav on Jun 5, 2017 17:50:34 GMT
Such a distinctive character throughout his career.
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Post by Zimbo on Jun 5, 2017 18:23:21 GMT
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Post by daz on Jun 5, 2017 18:23:49 GMT
This was very sad news to hear, as I am a huge Wallace and Gromit fan, I will go against the majority on here and admit I used to like Last of the Summer Wine,up until the character Seymour appeared, which was probably his biggest acting role, but he did so much.
He will live on forever with W&G, as it is simply timeless, I think he was very happy with the success this gave him in his advancing years.
96 is a very good innings, but still a shame to here
RIP
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Post by jno on Jun 5, 2017 18:58:45 GMT
Just watched episode 5 of 'The Capone Investment', stopped it and Sky News came on saying he'd died.
Sad news, so much more than Last of The Summer Wine and very much looking forward to the finale of 'The Capone Investment' next Sunday on Talking Pictures TV.
RIP Peter Sallis
P.S. More Cheese Gromit
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Post by barrythebook on Jun 5, 2017 21:14:30 GMT
Peter Sallis's performance in The Capone Investment has impressed me also.
After growing up with him as the timid and quiet Cleggy it was interesting to see him play the role of a secret sevice officer who is murky,mysterious and sometimes intimidating.
He seemed to handle both roles equally well.
Very sad to hear of his passing - RIP.
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Post by Zimbo on Jun 5, 2017 21:52:50 GMT
Just watched episode 5 of 'The Capone Investment', stopped it and Sky News came on saying he'd died. Sad news, so much more than Last of The Summer Wine and very much looking forward to the finale of 'The Capone Investment' next Sunday on Talking Pictures TV. RIP Peter Sallis P.S. More Cheese Gromit I've not seen episode 5 yet, but having seen the edited 'movie' version, I can say that he steals the end scenes and I'm sure Barry will agree with me. |
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Post by pr1 on Jun 6, 2017 17:26:47 GMT
I didn't recognize the name but I know the face. A fine actor.
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Post by barrythebook on Jun 6, 2017 20:08:59 GMT
Just watched episode 5 of 'The Capone Investment', stopped it and Sky News came on saying he'd died. Sad news, so much more than Last of The Summer Wine and very much looking forward to the finale of 'The Capone Investment' next Sunday on Talking Pictures TV. RIP Peter Sallis P.S. More Cheese Gromit I've not seen episode 5 yet, but having seen the edited 'movie' version, I can say that he steals the end scenes and I'm sure Barry will agree with me. Absolutely agree zimbo. Anybody who's only familliar with PS's comical roles should really watch this serial to understand his acting ability as a serious character. |
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Post by Portland Road on Jun 7, 2017 7:13:04 GMT
Yes, I knew Peter first and foremost in LOTSW where he played the unassuming and fairly timid character.
It was a revelation in subsequent years to see him playing parts in numerous cult films and TV. Often as a villain or other 'dark-type' character.
RIP Peter Sallis.
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Post by alf on Jun 7, 2017 22:54:56 GMT
Another legend gone.
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Post by ltd on Jun 11, 2017 17:20:36 GMT
I remember seeing him as Mr Bennett in a stage production of Pride and Prejudice in Birmigham back in the late 80s. We were studying the novel at school and our English teacher thought it would be helpful if we saw the play. Never my favourite book, but Peter Sallis did a fine job as the narrator figure in bringing out the humour in Austen's rather fussy prose. As others have pointed out, much more to him as an actor than Cleggy and the voice of Wallace and Grommit.
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Post by jno on Jun 12, 2017 3:02:08 GMT
I've not seen episode 5 yet, but having seen the edited 'movie' version, I can say that he steals the end scenes and I'm sure Barry will agree with me. Absolutely agree zimbo. Anybody who's only familliar with PS's comical roles should really watch this serial to understand his acting ability as a serious character. I saw the final episode of 'The Capone Investment' yesterday. I wholeheartedly concur with my forum brethren, he is particularly superb in the final episode. |
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