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Post by swallowsbank on Mar 15, 2013 12:34:41 GMT 12
Anyone else recall this short-lived misfire?
I was fortunate enough to be in the studio audience for the recording of two episodes, in the early 1980's. It had all the Croft and Perry elements, as far as characterisation, but, just didn't gel, despite its star lead, and support from well known character actors.
Perhaps Perry's influence was missed, as Lloyd and Croft co-wrote this - much better effort with 'Allo 'Allo.
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Post by jonboy on Mar 16, 2013 9:40:37 GMT 12
I liked Harry Worth but I never saw that show.
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Post by swallowsbank on Mar 16, 2013 10:37:55 GMT 12
It was Harry's last TV work. Some clips are on David Croft's website.
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Post by jonboy on Mar 16, 2013 22:42:45 GMT 12
Radio4 Extra have broadcast 30 minutes Worth and Things could be Worse in the last couple of years
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Post by Alan Hayes on Dec 11, 2020 1:31:49 GMT 12
The hard-to-find Oh Happy Band! has now shown up on YouTube!
Episode 1: "A Bird in the Bush"...
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Post by Alan Hayes on Dec 11, 2020 1:51:35 GMT 12
Episode 2: "Let Bygones Be Bygones"...
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Post by Alan Hayes on Dec 11, 2020 2:22:31 GMT 12
Episode 3: "A Record to be Proud Of"...
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Post by Alan Hayes on Dec 11, 2020 2:41:43 GMT 12
Episode 4: "Home Cure"...
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Post by Alan Hayes on Dec 11, 2020 2:55:43 GMT 12
Episode 5: "A Song in the Air"...
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Post by Alan Hayes on Dec 11, 2020 3:38:39 GMT 12
Episode 6: "Diplomatic Privilege"...
These programmes were shown between 3rd September and 8th October 1980.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 12, 2020 0:16:52 GMT 12
I just watched the first one. Not exactly a classic. It had a Vicar of Dibley feel, and I am not keen on that show. Not sure if I'll watch the others. Poor old Harold Bennett looked very frail.
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Post by Alan Hayes on Dec 12, 2020 6:55:26 GMT 12
I've downloaded copies (in case it disappears) but typically I found them while in the middle of an explosion of work. I do remember watching the series at the time and quite enjoying it. Hopefully soon I'll get time to sit down and watch them again and see if I agree with the opinion of the 15-year-old me!
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Post by mereman on Dec 26, 2020 10:40:55 GMT 12
I missed this series first time. As a fan of Harry Worth I feel I need to watch these downloading now
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Post by Col on Jan 26, 2021 11:28:31 GMT 12
Never heard of 'Oh Happy Band' but might watch an episode or two to see what it's like. Harry must have been a fair age when the series was recorded.
I didn't realise the Aldershot Brass ensemble had featured in anything other than this sketch with the two Ronnies.
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Post by Alan Hayes on Feb 7, 2021 1:07:08 GMT 12
Unfortunately the OH HAPPY BAND videos linked above are now no longer available as the channel they were hosted on has been terminated.  |
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Post by mereman on Feb 10, 2021 9:45:03 GMT 12
Glad i grabbed them while I could  |
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Post by Col on Feb 11, 2021 12:12:23 GMT 12
Unfortunately the OH HAPPY BAND videos linked above are now no longer available as the channel they were hosted on has been terminated. I see the episodes are still available on youtube Alan, though as you said, not on the links above. |
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