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Post by jim on Sept 22, 2018 0:19:43 GMT 12
Has anyone seen the documentary, "It's All Been Rather Lovely"? Can't find it anywhere, unfortunately. I've just seen "The Unforgettable John Le Mesurier" on YouTube and it was enjoyable.
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Post by Andy Howells on Sept 22, 2018 2:29:47 GMT 12
Yes, its well worth checking out - there was also a radio documentary on John some years back too
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Post by jim on Sept 25, 2018 3:09:53 GMT 12
Yes, its well worth checking out - there was also a radio documentary on John some years back too You were right, Andy, it's a wonderful documentary. I'll try to find the radio one. |
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Post by David Somen on Feb 6, 2019 1:28:14 GMT 12
Do You Think That’s Wise? The Life and Times of John Le Mesurier
Friday 15th March 2019 Century Theatre, Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3LN
About
In this affectionate tribute to one of Britain’s best-loved comedy stars, leading impressionist Julian Dutton brings to life the man behind the wry smile and urbane English repartee than charmed millions and turned John Le Mesurier into a household name as Sergeant Wilson in Dad’s Army. As with many comedy stars, Le Mesurier’s life was not without tragedy, but his reputation as the quintessential English Gentlemen never wavered. Julian Dutton’s show is a joyful and moving celebration of one of the most popular comic actors of our era.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 14, 2019 9:35:52 GMT 12
Why is he wearing medal ribbons?
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Post by Alan Hayes on Feb 25, 2019 2:59:34 GMT 12
This seems quite good value - less than £4 for a John Le Mes film with an excellent cast (Alfred Burke is one of my favourites as is John, so I'm definitely picking this up!).
At 61 minutes, it's no doubt a "quota quickie" B-movie, but they can be pretty good sometimes.
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Post by Andy Howells on Feb 28, 2019 8:21:03 GMT 12
Do You Think That’s Wise? The Life and Times of John Le Mesurier
Friday 15th March 2019 Century Theatre, Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3LN
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In this affectionate tribute to one of Britain’s best-loved comedy stars, leading impressionist Julian Dutton brings to life the man behind the wry smile and urbane English repartee than charmed millions and turned John Le Mesurier into a household name as Sergeant Wilson in Dad’s Army. As with many comedy stars, Le Mesurier’s life was not without tragedy, but his reputation as the quintessential English Gentlemen never wavered. Julian Dutton’s show is a joyful and moving celebration of one of the most popular comic actors of our era. I'd really like to see this - its not coming near South Wales at the moment sadly! |
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Post by Andy Howells on Mar 21, 2019 5:28:22 GMT 12
So you're all aware I've now forwarded the clip of John Le Mesurier on Desert Island Discs on to the show. Christine who handles the online archive informs me it might take a while to get online, but now at least John should hopefully be represented. Who knows - it might encourage someone to send in the whole show!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 24, 2019 23:22:31 GMT 12
Thanks Andy. Didn't someone claim to have the whole show and wanted big money for it?
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Post by Andy Howells on Mar 25, 2019 5:40:19 GMT 12
Thanks Andy. Didn't someone claim to have the whole show and wanted big money for it? Yes, that's right. I think that contact filtered out, still theres always hope that (and all of Clive's could turn up!) |
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Post by Alan Hayes on Mar 26, 2019 11:40:45 GMT 12
So you're all aware I've now forwarded the clip of John Le Mesurier on Desert Island Discs on to the show. Christine who handles the online archive informs me it might take a while to get online, but now at least John should hopefully be represented. Who knows - it might encourage someone to send in the whole show! Good work, Andy!
As you say, it'd be nice if it prompts a fuller find and return.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 10, 2019 20:44:05 GMT 12
This is from the Long Eaton Advertiser - Thursday 06 May 1976
Meets war comrade in tv Dad's Army
When Mr. Gerald Bramley met one of the stars of the television series Dad's Army last week it was a special reunion.
Mr. Bramley (72), who was born in Long Eaton but now lives at 185 Spinney Crescent, Toton, went to Nottingham with his wife and was standing outside the Theatre Royal - where the Dad's Army team was appearing -- when John le Mesurier stepped out of a car.
REMEMBERED
Mr. Bramley took a photograph from his pocket, went up to the actor and said to him: "Do you recognise anyone on this picture?"
John le Mesurier took a quick look realised it was one of the regiment he and Mr. Bramley had served together in during the war.
"Good Lord, you must be Sgt. Bramley. I haven't seen you in years. How are you?" said John. That started off a long conversation about the Army. Said Mr. Bramley this week: "John was very nice to me and remembered me well."
Mr. Bramley was a sergeant in the King's Dragoon Guards at Tidworth in Wiltshire in 1941 when John le Mesurier became a recruit. After six weeks, the sergeant recommended his recruit to become an officer.
A year afterwards when the pair met again, this time at an Army event in Darlington. John le Mesurier was an officer.
After 1942 they did not meet again - until last week. When they did, TV's Sgt. offered his old sergeant tickets to see the Dad's Army stage show. but Mr. Bramley had regretfully to turn them down because he was otherwise engaged.
However, on Thursday the pair arranged to meet in a city public house and recalled "the good old days." Commented Mr. Bramley: "It brought back memories for both of us - a very enjoyable evening.
Looking back on those regimental days, Mr. Bramley said: "I will always remember John le Mesurier as a shy lad. He was 28 years old when I first met him, but he was a very reserved character.
"After seeing John last week he has not changed very much. Obviously his fame has brought him out of his shell a little but not much."
From now on Mr. Bramley intends keeping in touchi.
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Post by Alan Hayes on Aug 10, 2019 22:06:43 GMT 12
How lovely! And what a different era that report comes from... "Mr Bramley" throughout. Not even a first name given.  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 11, 2019 0:02:20 GMT 12
Yes, Mr Gerald Bramley i the first sentence.
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Post by Alan Hayes on Aug 11, 2019 1:07:36 GMT 12
I am officially going blind... Completely missed the first sentence! D'oh!  |
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Post by petere on Aug 11, 2019 1:22:08 GMT 12
What a wonderful story Dave, many thanks! I read somewhere that you have signed up for the expensive newspaper archive so maybe the rest of us will benefit from this (parasitise🙈) in the long run!
We will have to buy you a pint at the Red Lion in return!😊
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 11, 2019 1:30:44 GMT 12
Yes this one came from that archive.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 11, 2019 1:31:39 GMT 12
I plan to cancel after a month, it's way too expensive. A pity the UK Newspaper Archive is not free like here in NZ and in Aussie and the USA
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Post by petere on Aug 11, 2019 1:33:33 GMT 12
Well we’re thankful for as long as it lasts!😊
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Post by petere on Aug 11, 2019 1:42:59 GMT 12
But also, yes the style of the text is like from a different time! And that’s also what I like about the whole ”DA experience”. It is the language, the expressions, the interaction...the whole package!
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