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Post by Vienna on Mar 18, 2015 18:46:02 GMT
Just been watching this classic sitcom on the DVD box set of the whole series that came out a few years ago. The films were good too, especially Steptoe And Son Ride Again.
It's interesting to note that all the episodes exist, which is quite unusual for BBC TV from the 60s/early 70s - most of them were often wiped as they didn't seem to think people would want to watch them again I suppose.
Considering neither of the actors were from London, it proved to work well and become a very popular comedy classic.
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Post by Gene Hunt on Mar 18, 2015 18:56:17 GMT
Another of my all time favourites this Vienna I love the later 1970's episodes, but the films are both fantastic.
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Post by Charles Bronson on Mar 18, 2015 19:50:01 GMT
I was watching it last night the one were Albert is ill in bed and Harold has to wait on him hand and foot. I laughed my head off, even though I've seen it before of course, years ago. Fancy having to live in that house.
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Post by Superclassic on Mar 18, 2015 20:13:04 GMT
Oh yeah-I love that episode.I never tire of watching the bit where Alberts' back clicks back in place and he does the dance!!Then puts the poorly voice on when Harold shouts upstairs to him! :D Cracking TV.Cannot say I know that much about Steptoe,but I have seen a fair few episodes and I have the films on DVD which I dig out now and again.
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Post by Gene Hunt on Mar 18, 2015 20:23:58 GMT
Oh yeah-I love that episode.I never tire of watching the bit where Alberts' back clicks back in place and he does the dance! Brilliant Episode. "Your son Harold has been taken by a man eating pilchard !"
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Post by The Saint on Mar 18, 2015 20:27:40 GMT
Just been watching this classic sitcom on the DVD box set of the whole series that came out a few years ago. The films were good too, especially Steptoe And Son Ride Again. It's interesting to note that all the episodes exist, which is quite unusual for BBC TV from the 60s/early 70s - most of them were often wiped as they didn't seem to think people would want to watch them again I suppose. Considering neither of the actors were from London, it proved to work well and become a very popular comedy classic. I started watching it in the 1980's when the 1970's colour episodes were repeated on the BBC, an absolute classic, I would say a close second to Fawlty Towers. The BBC did wipe some of the early B&W episodes, but they were found in more recent years elsewhere. Another of my all time favourites this Vienna I love the later 1970's episodes, but the films are both fantastic. I agree with you Gene, I prefer the 1970's episodes too. One question for you Gene, why have you felt the need to post a picture of you taking a bath? The Saint
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Post by Gene Hunt on Mar 18, 2015 20:42:39 GMT
Right next to a box of washing powder with your name on too !
GH.
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Post by The Saint on Mar 18, 2015 20:46:30 GMT
Right next to a box of washing powder with your name on too ! GH. Outstanding Man Of the forum! That is me! The Saint
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Post by Gene Hunt on Mar 18, 2015 21:03:56 GMT
Back on topic...
Difficult to believe how far removed from his Albert Steptoe character Wilfrid Brambell was in real life. Very well spoken, and not it has to be said, one for the ladies.
I think the films have a real quality to them. Jack Fishmans soundtack from Steptoe & Son (the first film) is a nice score too. A lovely glimpse of London in the 70's.
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Post by Charles Bronson on Mar 18, 2015 21:27:41 GMT
Thanks for putting that little video of Albert doing that hilarious dance Gene. Regarding the films. I much prefer the one we're Albert pretends to be dead, so they can fiddle the insurance company. I read a book on Harry Corbett a few months. Written by his daughter and I was happy to learn that the relationship between Harry and Wilfred was a lot better than it was made out to be in some documentaries. Harry's son fought tooth and nail to get some of the errors taken out of any future repeats of the docu's. I was also glad to find out that Harry had a more happy and fulfilled life than I thought he did.
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