Category: Thought Vomit
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Two Doctors On Russell Harty
Here’s a squirm-worthy interview with outgoing Doctor Peter Davison, and incoming one Colin Baker. There’s so much wrong with this, it’s remarkable. From the clumsy timing of their entrance, to the facile questions. And that set. That can’t be the usual set surely? It’s so badly lit, the seating looks so uncomfortable, and they are…
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This Old Town
There’s a lot more to this old town than I ever really knew. It’s been redeveloped over and over again, but there are still clues to its past, hints everywhere I walk. The more I learn, the more of its secrets it gives up to me. There’s a small field in the middle of a…
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Jasper Carrott On Des O’Connor Tonight
When I was growing up, Des seemed to have a reputation for being a bit of a rubbish host, and I’m sure it was a joke, but it’s the opposite of the truth. Watch him at work here. https://youtu.be/E7AObDLPsSA As good as Carrott’s material is (and it is good), I’d prefer a proper interview than…
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Kevin Turvey On Russell Harty
Oh wow, here’s a rare treat, and it’s genuinely brilliant. Either Harty is a fantastic actor, or that walk off is unscripted. I wish I still had my Turvey VHS tapes. It’s remarkable it’s never made it to DVD. https://youtu.be/FQnrfDNMx6U
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Say Kids, What Time Is It?
This little trailer just popped up on my YouTube feed. Nice to see a bit of Doon in there. But it reminded me that the titles for The Mary Whitehouse Experience are another comedy thing that has stuck with me all these years. (That continuity announcement is a work of art) To this day, if…
