born on the 7th of May 1944, making him 63 today. He now lives, and has done for several years, at Brinsworth House in London. I probably should have noticed...
... Not since the very early 90's. If the rumours are true, he became a total recluse to the point he was seen begging for money in railway stations in London,...
Tony was born on this day in 1924, in Hall Green, Birmingham, but raised in Bournemouth. He died on June the 24th 1968, in Sydney, Australia. Andrew, Irvine...
A New Zealand city dubbed the "suicide capital" by John Cleese has responded by naming a rubbish heap at the local dump after the British comedian. Proving...
I've just joined and thought I would say hello! I grew up watchin loads of classic sitcoms(blackadder, steptoe and son, only fools and horses, 'allo 'allo etc...
I enjoy Brit humour and mysteries series. AYBS, Bally K, Father Ted, etc. are enjoyable. I just retired and am looking forward to another way of life. I was...
Hi Liz, Welcome to the group. I'm Johhny. I am from Texas. I don't post much on here but have enjoyed the posts of others. Great list of favorites. Father Ted...
Hi Liz, Welcome to the group..I am soulsistah and was born and grew up in England but have lived in Canada for many years. I love British commedy..One of my...
Hi Gang, I don't say much very often but read all your comments with interest! I'm glad there is so much interest shown in the 70's sitcoms especially.They...
Hi Tony, I liked your uncle in Ón The Buses' but one of the best performances I've ever seen him in was as a retired thief who had turned to religion in an...
Hi Jennifer, He called himself a "jobbing actor" and played many varying parts! He said Peter Sellers was as funny off set as on it! He has been dead 13 years...
Hi Tony, I have to agree with you, the 70' were the best era. Although, I have to admit I love Barbera, Britas Empire and few others which came out a little...
The British Emporium is located in Grapevine, Texas, between Dallas and Fort Worth. http://british-emporium.com/ The British Emporium Monty Python Madness...
Well, his daughter was. I hope they put it on 'Listen Again' as the Radio Scotland website says it's the Sunday the 17th's programme, but it wasn't. His...
Comedian Bernard Manning dies, 76 Source: bbc.co.uk Controversial comedian Bernard Manning has died aged 76 after being treated in hospital for a kidney...
Hi All I just joined the group and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm 46 and live in east London. I run several groups of my own, including two for fans of...
Is he very ill ? has it been long term ? I can't remember seeing him on TV since his 80's sitcom Me and My Girl - but maybe someone here can correct me if...
... that gives a few answers. Did he actually marry Tessa, I can't find a record of it happening? I know they had an affair whilst she was still married to...
bernards funeral be this week then there have reception at is embassy club with old friends frank carson ,stan boardman, norman collier, mick miller, and jim...
... on TV since his 80's sitcom Me and My Girl - but maybe someone here can correct me if there was later work ... The last time i saw him on tv was on a...