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Post by billyfarmer on Jun 9, 2017 10:18:00 GMT
I have always liked the 1983 TV Movie version of The Hound of the Baskervilles, starring Ian Richardson and Donald Churchill, the Movie was very atmospheric, and had a very well known cast - Martin Shaw (Sir Henry Baskerville), Denholm Elliott (Dr Mortimer), Glynis Barber (Beryl Stapleton), Nicholas Clay (Jack Stapleton/Sir Hugo Baskerville), Edward Judd (Barrymore), Eleanor Bron (Mrs Barrymore), Connie Booth (Laura Lyons), Brian Blessed (Geoffrey Lyons), Ronald Lacey (Inspector Lestrade) and David Langton (Sir Charles Baskerville), the only setback in the cast, being Donald Churchill, who totally failed to take the role of Dr Watson, seriously.
Geoffrey Lyons, was a character, who never appeared in the Book, the character of Laura Lyons, was separated from her husband, in the Book, in one scene, Geoffrey Lyons, bends a poker in half (an idea, taken from the Sherlock Holmes story The Speckled Band, in which the character of Dr Grimesby Roylott, bent a poker in half, at 221B Baker Street), Holmes (Ian Richardson), straightens the poker back.
The Movie also featured some great locations, including Knightshayes Court - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knightshayes_Court which represented Baskerville Hall.
Ian Richardson, was perfect for the role of Sherlock Holmes, a shame he only played the part, twice, Ian Richardson, later played Dr. Joseph Bell (the inspiration for Sherlock Holmes methods), in the BBC series Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes (2000-2001).
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Post by billyfarmer on Jun 8, 2017 17:32:20 GMT
My favourite screen version of The Hound of the Baskervilles, is definitely the 1939 film version, starring Basil Rathbone (my favourite Movie Holmes) and Nigel Bruce, the film was very atmospheric, and had a great cast, including Richard Greene (Sir Henry Baskerville), Wendy Barrie (Beryl Stapleton), Lionel Atwill (Dr. James Mortimer), John Carradine (Barryman, the butler) and Morton Lowry (John, Jack Stapleton), the Hound (played by a Great Dane called Chief), was very frightening.
Like most screen versions of The Hound of the Baskervilles, there were differences from the Book, there was a spooky seance scene, and no Laura Lyons.
The 1939 film version of The Hound of the Baskervilles, was the first Sherlock Holmes film, I ever saw, in the 1980s, when BBC2 showed a season of all the Rathbone Holmes Movies.
My second favourite screen version of The Hound of the Baskervilles, is the 1959 Hammer film version, starring Peter Cushing (another one of my favourite Sherlock's) and Andre Morell, very atmospheric (just like the Rathbone Hound), and also a great cast, including Christopher Lee (Sir Henry Baskerville), Francis De Wolff (Dr Mortimer) and John Le Mesurier (Barrymore), differences from the Book, there was a scene down an old tin mine, no Beryl Stapleton, and (just like the Rathbone Hound) no Laura Lyons, the 1959 Hammer film version of The Hound of the Baskervilles, was the first Sherlock Holmes film, to be made in colour.
One of the most disappointing versions of The Hound of the Baskervilles (listed above), was the version (part of the Sherlock Holmes Granada series), starring Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke, there were many things wrong with the Granada version, a low budget, which was caused by overspending on two episodes, of the second series of The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1988), a total lack of atmosphere, some poor casting, especially Kristoffer Tabori (Sir Henry Baskerville) and Neil Duncan (Dr. Mortimer), and an awful Hound, Jeremy Brett, later said he would have liked to have made The Hound of the Baskervilles, all over again, because he was very disappointed with the version, that Granada, had made.
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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 billyfarmer on Jun 2, 2017 17:30:24 GMT
Where's Martin Potter? Come to think of it where's the Fox out of Disney's Robin Hood? I have seen all six episodes of the 1970s TV Mini-Series The Legend of Robin Hood, Martin Potter, was very good in the role of Robin.
Some other Robin Hood's, which haven't yet been mentioned on this Thread - John Derek - Rogues of Sherwood Forest (1950), Don Taylor - The Men of Sherwood Forest (1954) and David Warbeck - Wolfshead: The Legend of Robin Hood (1969).
The last two films, mentioned above, were both Hammer films, the last one being a more realistic version of the Robin Hood legend.
There were two bloopers in the 1967 Hammer film, A Challenge for Robin Hood, a vapour trail, could be seen in the sky, at the start of the opening titles, and in a scene (later on in the film), a car could be seen, driving past, in the distance.
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Post by billyfarmer on Jun 1, 2017 21:19:41 GMT
I voted for Praed and Bergin, just because I wanted to be contrary. I really like Robin of Sherwood (so went for Praed immediately!) and although I've only ever seen it once, when it first came out, I seem to remember enjoying the Patrick Bergin Robin Hood film quite a lot. Errol, quite rightfully, will run away with this I bet. I can remember enjoying watching the 1991 Robin Hood film (starring Patrick Bergin), when the film, was first shown on TV.
I have always thought that the Robin Hood film (starring Patrick Bergin), was better than Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (starring Kevin Costner), which was released the same year.
I must confess, that I have never seen the Robin Hood film (starring Russell Crowe).
I do like Sean Connery, in the role of Robin Hood, but always find, the end of Robin and Marian, difficult to watch.
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Post by billyfarmer on Jun 1, 2017 11:06:51 GMT
For me, the top two would definitely be Errol Flynn and Richard Greene, I have now seen all 143 episodes of the 1950s series (starring Richard Greene), The Adventures of Robin Hood.
I think Errol Flynn, must have been the first Robin Hood, I ever saw on TV, no one will ever surpass Errol's performance as Robin, in the classic 1938 film The Adventures of Robin Hood.
Not far behind Richard Greene, would be Richard Todd, Michael Praed and Barrie Ingham.
The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952), is one of my favourite Disney films.
Michael Praed, was definitely the best of the two Robin's, in the classic 1980s TV series Robin of Sherwood.
I have always liked Barrie Ingham's, performance as Robin, in the 1967 Hammer film A Challenge for Robin Hood, even though he wore a toupee, in the film.
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Post by billyfarmer on Jun 1, 2017 10:21:16 GMT
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Post by billyfarmer on May 30, 2017 21:37:25 GMT
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Post by billyfarmer on May 29, 2017 17:27:40 GMT
Very sad news indeed.
John Noakes, was one of the legendary Blue Peter presenters, like Zimbo, I am also too young to have watched John Noakes presenting Blue Peter at the time, but have enjoyed watching episodes (featuring John Noakes), on DVD-R Discs.
I can remember seeing repeats of Go with Noakes, I can also remember seeing John Noakes, on a BBC programme (called Fax!), in January 1987, and he revealed (on the programme) that Shep, had died a few days before, I hope John and Shep, are now reunited.
R.I.P. John Noakes.
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Post by billyfarmer on May 23, 2017 17:31:44 GMT
Very sad news indeed.
A true film and TV legend, Roger, was my first James Bond, and one of my all time favourite Actors.
Also one of my favourite Simon Templars (the other two being George Sanders and Ian Ogilvy).
The Man Who Haunted Himself, is one of my all time favourite films.
I can remember seeing, Sir Roger, when he came to the Norwich Theatre Royal, an unforgettable evening.
R.I.P. Sir Roger Moore.
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Post by billyfarmer on May 22, 2017 10:58:03 GMT
Another one of my favourite episodes (from series seven), which I can remember watching, in 1989 (when the episode was first shown).
There are lots of things, I like about this episode - the miracle storyline, and the reaction of the female Newspaper Reporter (Anwen Rees), to the sheet - thank you very much Mr Daley, for a total waste of time, the scenes at Hounslow, Tick Tack (Billy Connolly), a memorable character, who I wish could have been in more than one episode of Minder, the terrible singing of Sheila Steafel's character, in the Pub, a scene that always makes me laugh, Arthur, once again, showing his devious side, trying to ruin Terry's chances, of finding employment, elsewhere.
I remember one scene, in Terry's flat, where Sylvie (Kim Thomson), was watching TV (the end of the ITV News at Ten, I think).
I can think of a few other members, of the cast of the BBC Sitcom Brush Strokes, who appeared in episodes of Minder - Gary Waldhorn, Karl Howman, Christopher Ellison and Howard Lew Lewis.
I saw Pamela Cundell (who played a mourner, in this episode), a few times, at Dad's Army Days, at Bressingham, Norfolk.
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Post by billyfarmer on May 11, 2017 18:11:31 GMT
Michael Wearing, Producer of some memorable TV series, sadly died, on May 5th, aged 78.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/may/11/michael-wearing-obituary
Among Michael Wearing's credits, were the following TV series - Bird of Prey (1982), Boys from the Blackstuff (1982), Edge of Darkness (1985) and Our Friends in the North (1996).
I have enjoyed watching Bird of Prey and Edge of Darkness, on DVD.
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Post by billyfarmer on May 11, 2017 17:32:05 GMT
Sad news, Worzel Gummidge, is one of my all time favourite children's programmes, and the Crowman, was one of the best characters in the series.
I have seen Geoffrey Bayldon, in many other films and TV programmes, too many TV programmes to mention, just a few of the films (in which Geoffrey appeared), which I have enjoyed watching - Sky West and Crooked (1965), Where the Spies Are (1965), Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969), Asylum (1972) and Porridge (1979).
I have got Catweazle, on DVD, but have yet to watch the series.
R.I.P. Geoffrey Bayldon.
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Post by billyfarmer on May 8, 2017 18:03:59 GMT
I have always liked Cliff Richard and Elvis Presley, but given the choice, I would rather watch a repeat of an Elvis Presley film, there are some Elvis films, which I have no wish, to ever see again (he did make some turkeys), but he did make some enjoyable films, especially some of the the early ones - Loving You, Jailhouse Rock and King Creole, some of the later films, were also enjoyable, Viva Las Vegas (co-starring Ann Margret) and Roustabout, were two favourites, I also liked Girl Happy (1965), which co-starred Shelley Fabares (one of my favourite Elvis co-stars), Elvis, made too many films, and too many Musicals, a shame he wasn't given more of a chance, to become a serious Actor, something which he was more than capable of becoming.
I haven't seen any Cliff Richard films, for a long time, I have never seen Take Me High, I do like Summer Holiday (1963), a film which featured some nice songs.
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Post by billyfarmer on May 4, 2017 18:03:04 GMT
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Post by billyfarmer on May 3, 2017 17:53:07 GMT
Sad news, I have enjoyed watching Moray Watson, in many TV programmes, Goodbye Sailor (in which Moray, played Commander Hawksly), is one of my favourite Minder episodes.
Moray Watson, also appeared with Dennis Waterman, in an episode of Stay Lucky, and one of my favourite Peter Davison Doctor Who stories - Black Orchid (1982).
R.I.P. Moray Watson.
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Post by billyfarmer on Apr 27, 2017 21:22:06 GMT
I always liked The Beano best, followed by Wizzer and Chips. The Bash Street Kids, I think were the best creation. One thing I'd love to do is read The Beano, though I know it wouldn't be the same. Have we got a thread on the old comics? Link to Comic Thread - minder.proboards.com/thread/997/comics-2000ad-rovers-tiger-buddy
The Beano, was just one of many Comics, that I used to enjoy reading in the 1980s.
R.I.P. Leo Baxendale.
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Post by billyfarmer on Apr 24, 2017 17:34:57 GMT
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Post by billyfarmer on Apr 12, 2017 17:51:13 GMT
I have seen Mr. Horatio Knibbles (just one of many CFF Films, which I have seen), mentioned earlier in this Thread, Fred Evans, also appeared in an episode of the TV series The Good Old Days - www.imdb.com/title/tt6345926/?ref_=nm_flmg_slf_3 an episode which has been shown on BBC4, I have got a copy of the episode, on a DVD-R Disc, but have yet to watch the episode.
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Post by billyfarmer on Apr 11, 2017 11:00:28 GMT
Another one of my favourite Minder episodes, there are many things I like about this episode - Art Malik's dodgy character, the fake £20 notes, the Syrup character (Fred Evans), Jones trying on the wig in the Barber Shop, Arthur taking the n*****e lady (Chrissie Cotterill), for a driving lesson, the look on Chisholm's face, when he sees the damage to the Car, after Smudger (Stacy Davies), had taken the n*****e lady, for another driving lesson, and the end scene, where Arthur & Terry, miscount the money (sent by Shamy), after Chisholm turns up, this episode definitely shows Minder, at it's best. Below is a screencap (from What Makes Shamy Run) of Jacqueline Reddin as Gayle.
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Post by billyfarmer on Apr 8, 2017 21:15:24 GMT
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Post by billyfarmer on Apr 7, 2017 18:07:46 GMT
Very sad news, Tim Pigott-Smith, was indeed a very good Actor, who I have enjoyed watching in many roles.
I recently watched the following series - www.imdb.com/title/tt0324852/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_78 in which, Tim Pigott-Smith, played the role of Captain Thomas Hardy.
I have got all the episodes (featuring Tim Pigott-Smith) of The Chief, on DVD, and have seen the series, a few times, on Sky.
R.I.P. Tim Pigott-Smith.
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Post by billyfarmer on Mar 30, 2017 17:36:41 GMT
I finally saw Number, last year (courtesy of a 'kind fellow forum member'), nothing memorable, but I am glad that I was able to add Number, to my collection, I think Number, would be best described as a rarity.
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Post by billyfarmer on Mar 22, 2017 11:45:21 GMT
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Post by billyfarmer on Mar 21, 2017 18:11:27 GMT
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Post by billyfarmer on Mar 18, 2017 22:28:27 GMT
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Post by billyfarmer on Mar 17, 2017 18:10:12 GMT
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Post by billyfarmer on Mar 13, 2017 12:56:59 GMT
One of my favourite Minder episodes (definitely in my top five), I very much like the scenes, where Arthur, Terry & Arnie, go out on the boat, with Commander Hawksly (Moray Watson) and Penny (Sarah Berger). Plenty of laugh out loud moments, in this episode, two memorable scenes - Arthur falling over in the mud (while trying to pick up the bags of smuggled tobacco), and Chisholm's inflatable incident, in the Winchester Club, at the end of the episode. I also like the scenes, re - the stolen football boots, first of all, Arthur (thinking the football boots, are trainers) tries to interest Harry Baily (Anthony Langdon), who soon discovers, that they are football boots, and later on, in the episode (at the Yacht club), Arthur tries to interest Johnny Winstanley (Reginald Marsh), by which time the studs had been removed from the bottom of the boots (by Terry & Arnie), and Arthur was now referring to the boots as non-slip deck shoes. Nice to see, Arthur, Terry & Arnie, away from London, in this episode. Below is a screencap (from Goodbye Sailor) of Sarah Berger as Penny.
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Post by billyfarmer on Mar 9, 2017 18:30:35 GMT
I buy a lot of items, from both Amazon and eBay, but Amazon, just edges it for me, Amazon, is the online Internet site, from which I have bought the most items, I have ordered three items from the American Amazon site, because they were cheaper, than the same items, on the British Amazon site, I have never had any problems with Amazon, I have obtained lots of rare items, from eBay, I have never left negative feedback, for anyone, on eBay, and nobody has ever left negative feedback, for me, the dearest item, I have ever bought on eBay, was a Jacket (New), which cost over £100.
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Post by billyfarmer on Feb 18, 2017 22:58:10 GMT
I have always liked this episode, plenty of memorable moments, including the caravan exploding, and Arthur & Sidney, waking up on Brighton Beach, to an embarrassing sight.
I liked the scenes, where Arthur & Ray, were driving to Brighton, with Sidney, in the caravan, and when they were stopped by Traffic Cops, and Arthur pretending (to the Traffic Cop), that he didn't know Sidney, was in the caravan, poor old Sidney, suffered, on the journey to Brighton.
It was good to see different opening and closing sequences, for this special episode of Minder.
Whenever I see this episode, I can't help, but think of National Pelmet (one of my favourite Minder episodes, featuring Dennis Waterman ).
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