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Post by plasticpenguin on Jun 18, 2020 8:35:34 GMT
I've seen this film once or twice yet I can only remember the lines:
Terry: "I've got tickets for the Orient Express"
And I think Arthur replies, "tickets for a takeaway"
Or is age setting in?
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Post by plasticpenguin on Jun 16, 2020 21:23:26 GMT
Interesting that Weller played all the instruments on the demo version. I think it's one of the first times that Rick and Bruce felt they had their noses put out by the control Weller was taking on later recordings. I did not know that I was always under the impression that the others got fed up with the direction Weller was going, basically trying to make them into a soul band, but that ultimately it was Weller's call to end it rather than Buckler or Foxton. It was because they were going in a different direction after they released 'Absolute Beginners', but the origins of discontent can be found when Weller wanted to show Bruce and Rick the songs he wanted to record -- that was on the Sound Affects album in 1980, which incl That's Entertainment. Also interesting that on the previous album 'Setting Sons', Mick Talbot was the keyboard player. You can see where that was going.
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Post by plasticpenguin on Jun 16, 2020 17:42:08 GMT
Wasn't the UK hit single version of 'That's Entertainment' a West German import? IIRC it wasn't on the normal Polydor label (even though Polydor were a German company). And the version on 'Snap' is the demo - ISTR reading the sleeve notes, which I did religiously for every album I bought, that Weller felt the demo had an energy he never managed to recapture in any subsequent version. And he's said many times he wrote it in 10 minutes when he came home p*ssed from the pub. I voted for 'Tubestation' btw, I love the imagery in the lyrics as much as anything, but like almost everyone has said you're spoilt for choice here Interesting that Weller played all the instruments on the demo version. I think it's one of the first times that Rick and Bruce felt they had their noses put out by the control Weller was taking on later recordings.
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Post by plasticpenguin on Jun 16, 2020 17:31:08 GMT
Still one of the episodes I'll make a point of watching. Arthur being Arthur thinks about the money first and the consequences later.
The location is on the M25 and the nearby village of Godstone. You see them drive up the A22. I would guess the farm scenes were shot nearby.
9/10
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Post by plasticpenguin on Jun 14, 2020 10:27:18 GMT
This is a tricky one to vote for. Of course most people like the exotica but the UK has such a diverse landscape it's hard to say.
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Post by plasticpenguin on Jun 14, 2020 10:23:28 GMT
Fabulous episode. Not sure, however, if Minder had found it's true identity -- whether an out and out comedy or a drama/comedy.
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Post by plasticpenguin on Jun 5, 2020 17:34:02 GMT
Voted for Travelodge. Not stayed at any but I dislike the word Premier associated with any business. Usually it means they far from premier.
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Post by plasticpenguin on Jun 4, 2020 20:13:38 GMT
It is with much sadness that I have to announce the passing of my twin brother David, who many of you on the forum will know as fellow forum member thecraftyleek. Always positive, he had been bravely battling cancer for just over a year and aged 46, was taken from this world far too soon. Growing up, we'd often watch a lot of TV together, we went to school together, he was my bandmate and being my twin, was pretty much there every day of my life for the last 46 years. He was a keen historian and very talented musician and always enjoyed coming to this forum. Obviously, I can't write 46 years of memories in a single post, but all I'll say is, he was a great guy, and everyone like him. At times like this it is difficult to know what to say other than perhaps something he said to me recently: "They made not find a cure for this in my lifetime, they may not find one in your lifetime, but they will find one".Cancer is a cruel disease that affects so many people in so many ways. Throughout the last year, Macmillan Cancer Support went that extra mile to help my twin brother out of the many difficult places he found himself in. I will be eternally grateful for the help they gave him when he needed it most.. Macmillan Cancer Support provide physical, emotional and financial support to help people live life as best they can in extremely difficult circumstances. I hate asking people for money, but if you want to help people out, especially those helping other people out who need it most, please feel free to make a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support, even if it's a quid, it doesn't matter, if you want to do something positive today, go here: www.macmillan.org.uk/donateWhen this pandemic ends, it is my intention to organise a charity concert, raising money for Macmillan in his honour at a pub in South Wales. Cheers jno So sorry to read this jno. R.I.P. thecraftyleek
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Post by plasticpenguin on May 25, 2020 10:26:52 GMT
More the point: Would you eat anything they cook? The long hair, beards... Without wanting to be beardist, that's a very good point pp. Father Christmas has a beard though, and we're happy to take what he brings us. That said, he never seems to bring a Sunday roast down or a casserole down the chimney. I'm not anti beard or beardist... but Santa is a good example. If he did bring a casserole down the chimney he'd say the black was his char-grill version.
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Post by plasticpenguin on May 24, 2020 23:05:07 GMT
The hairy bikers really pee me off. Especially the little geezer. All he seems to keep banging on about is his gaff in France. Banging on about something gets on your nerves PP? It could be worse, he could be banging on his saucepan while he's doing it. I wonder how many people actually cook anything these celebrity chefs actually show us! More the point: Would you eat anything they cook? The long hair, beards...
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Post by plasticpenguin on May 23, 2020 22:15:15 GMT
The hairy bikers really pee me off. Especially the little geezer. All he seems to keep banging on about is his gaff in France.
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Post by plasticpenguin on May 18, 2020 5:03:14 GMT
Watched her in a London Theater when she played the lead in 42nd Street, back in the late 1980s.
R.I.P. Jill
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Post by plasticpenguin on Jul 28, 2018 1:21:06 GMT
She probably had more experience flying frontline aircraft than most of the male pilots. Always came across as incredibly humble.
Arguably if it wasn't for these ATA girls, planes to the major airfields would have been severed.
Mary and her colleagues were and still remain precious, yet little recognition of their endeavours.
R.I.P. Mary
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Post by plasticpenguin on Jul 24, 2018 3:16:24 GMT
Yup, a good, honest player. He had some tussles with the Chelsea team of the 1970s.
R.I.P. Paul
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Post by plasticpenguin on Jul 21, 2018 21:00:27 GMT
They were known as "The Few". Sad, with time the few are getting fewer.
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Post by plasticpenguin on Jul 21, 2018 14:04:40 GMT
R.I.P. Geoffrey.
There's less than 10 BoB pilots still alive.
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Post by plasticpenguin on Jul 12, 2018 22:26:08 GMT
I am interested in the Battle of Britain and I'm sure I've seen him in documentaries. Rest In Peace. He flew Hawker Hurricanes for 249 Squadron during the BoB. RIP
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Post by plasticpenguin on Jul 8, 2018 10:41:57 GMT
The geezer who painted the Rubik's cube.
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Post by plasticpenguin on Jul 6, 2018 9:02:42 GMT
This episode is a hoot. Yes, it is borderline farcical, but the wonderful Richard Griffith playing the eccentric brother of a has-been star is riot. Beryl trying to seduce Arthur... the greasy stems of asparagus eaten seductively, and Arthur's face -- a brilliant piece of acting from George Cole. As soon as I saw it I thought about The Professionals episode 'Wild Justice', when Bodie, replying to Doyle about his chat-up lines to Kate Ross: "It's like a piece cheese trying to seduce a mouse."
Dreamhouse is the kind of episode you don't take too seriously: Just sit back and chuckle.
7/10
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Post by plasticpenguin on Jun 13, 2018 13:32:18 GMT
Yes the Death Match scenario was for fun. Really?
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Post by plasticpenguin on Jun 13, 2018 8:30:28 GMT
Right, so you're down your local boozer sinking a few pints, playin arrows with a few of your mates... Sandra the buxom, pretty, young barmaid has just wobbled her way over to your table with another round of drinks and some packets of pork scratchings. You smile and thank her and she winks back at you as she returns behind the bar. You're having a good time and everyone is relaxed and enjoying themselves, your darts have been good today and you've won a lot more games than you've lost. There is a friendly atmosphere and everyone in the pub is getting along fine.... ....That is until a bunch of bikers show up, already drunk, aggressive and mouthy, they proceed to take over the bar. They start by putting 'Yes' and 'Genesis' on the juke box on purpose just to annoy everyone and then sure enough they begin to get rowdier and rowdier as the drinks flow, pushing around the locals and man-handling Sandra. A glass is knocked over and a few of the locals scurry out the back door. You look over at your mates in silence and exchange knowing glances that any minute it's going to kick off, and you praise the lord that you have the sense never to wear silly impractical footwear like flip-flops, in case of manly emergencies such as this. A big, ugly lookin bearded biker, who stands about 6'5" and appears to be heavier than a cement truck, is leaning over the bar, laughing, pawing behind it in a drunken effort to try and reach Sandra, who looks terrified. One of your friends gets up, walks over and politely asks Cement Truck to 'take it easy' and to 'stop being a nuisance'. But Cement Truck doesn't look open to your friend's suggestions and he snatches up a bottle, neck first, and snarls in your friend's face before raising the bottle in threat. Uninterested in a fair fight, the other bikers stand up and go to crowd round your pal, grinning, but you're not about to let your friend face them alone, so along with your other pals you stand up and walk directly over to the mob of bikers, seemingly on a collision course... So this weeks DM asks: Who do YOU want as your mates in this bar fight? Who were YOU playing darts with that day? Blimey! Your hypothetical scenario looks like a Professionals synopsis. You must be joking! Hairy bikers putting on Genesis? www.hairybikers.com/about#5FWsYsZcOlr0f9j1.97
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Post by plasticpenguin on Jun 8, 2018 23:32:57 GMT
Channel Four had the legendary 'The Tube'. Jools and Paula were the mainstay of the programme. And The Jam's last live TV performance...
Ah... the memories.
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Post by plasticpenguin on May 29, 2018 12:20:11 GMT
Does that entitle him to any free stuff? Hedgehogs. No idea, perhaps a free noggin of Sanatogen from the theatre chiller room.
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Post by plasticpenguin on May 27, 2018 21:52:48 GMT
Neither. I prefer Gerald.
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Post by plasticpenguin on May 27, 2018 16:56:03 GMT
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Post by plasticpenguin on May 27, 2018 10:34:15 GMT
I've gone for Lee, purely because he admitted he love to star in a Carry On film. If Whoopi Goldberg married Peter Cushing, would she be known as a Whoopi Cushing?
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Post by plasticpenguin on May 15, 2018 23:52:38 GMT
Hate flip flops. That bit between your toes makes me cringe.
Even worse for different reasons: Men who wear sandals... with socks.
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Post by plasticpenguin on Apr 12, 2018 2:34:37 GMT
After watching this episode, this is one of the few Ray Daley episodes that I've seen more than once. It's probably about the third time and still think it falls short of classic Minder episodes.
The predictable knackered van, a violent welshman (never knew they existed) and Dave doing his James Bond bit on the speed boat. However, some of the dialogue keeps it (ahem) afloat.
Not one of the best but worth the occasional outing.
5.5/10
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Post by plasticpenguin on Apr 10, 2018 22:44:16 GMT
Having watched this episode on Tuesday, it is IMHO one of the best Ray Daley outings I've seen. As mentioned above, it does in some ways hark back to the Dennis years, and it's a complete hoot.
How it veers from greasy caff to roulette wheel is inspiring, if a little far fetched. For me, that's what made Minder superb in the first place: Fun but not too OTT.
Oh, and Hetty Baynes looks yummy.
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Post by plasticpenguin on Apr 10, 2018 22:29:00 GMT
Having been a Chelsea supporter since 1970, I've met a few players... sadly I never met Ray. Out of one player you would like to speak to, Ray would be high on your list. He always came across as someone you could have a good chinwag when it came to all things football.
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