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Post by Warren on Jul 13, 2004 16:21:37 GMT
Wonder if the rumours are true that Honor Blackman is joining the cast? Apparently she is to be an old rival of Rita's from the caberet days and somebody with whom Norris is quickly smitten. Sound like a good laugh - some quality comedy (I hope) to bring light relief to the heavier storylines. Anything bringing Rita and Norris to the fore must be good  |
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 13, 2004 18:07:48 GMT
I'd like to think so Warren. But this will probably fall flat like everything else they do with names.
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Post by Lane Kent on Jul 13, 2004 22:01:59 GMT
I like the idea but Honor Blackman doesn't do it for me.
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Post by sootycat on Jul 14, 2004 14:41:29 GMT
Lets hope she makes a better job of it than Norman Wisdom. I was left feeling very embarrassed watching that.  |
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 14, 2004 18:22:03 GMT
 sootycat I totally agree. That was appalling. They have to stop this desperate bid to get ratings by having gimmicks like that. Clearly they think the storylines aren't good enough to get people watching so they keep having 'guest appearances' and publicise them to death.
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Post by sootycat on Jul 15, 2004 14:41:20 GMT
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Post by Warren on Jul 15, 2004 15:02:14 GMT
The Norman Wisdom thingy was cringeworthy, but I must admit I loved the Peter Kaye episode. I didn't like the idea at all and winged like mad that it would be hopeless with the actress who plays Shelly as her earlier "comic" stuff was lousy. But in the end I thought it was a gem of an episode.
Roy Hudd was excellent as Archie (lovely rapport with Audrey) but there again he has extremely broad experience far beyond being a funny man.
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 15, 2004 16:52:56 GMT
Yes Warren. Archie was a very humorous character. But I did notice he went as boring as the rest after Richard went. It's a shame they wouldn't give Roy Hudd time off to do his News Huddlines. After all, they let other cast members do other things. Now the humour has returned he would have been a great addition. I didn't think much of Peter Kay's ones. They were watchable but over-hyped. I do think it's unfair Daran Little got all the credit for those episodes when Peter had a lot of input.
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Post by Warren on Jul 15, 2004 17:02:28 GMT
I remember suggesting before that it would have been a nice cameo for Roy Hudd's long time pal, June Whitfiled, to turn up on the cobbles as a jealous woman with an eye for Archie after Audrey's blood.  |
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 15, 2004 17:15:14 GMT
Would be a good idea Warren.
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Post by sootycat on Jul 16, 2004 14:52:16 GMT
I did hear they wanted Roy Hudd back, but the timing was wrong, so hopefully we should see him sometime.
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 16, 2004 21:59:42 GMT
I remember him saying on Des & Mel about he could be returning for a funeral. So everyone assumed it was Nick. Then when Billy died they thought then. I don't think he is. He's far too busy. But it would be nice just for a few episodes to see Archie back.
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Post by Jade on Jul 18, 2004 18:40:27 GMT
I remember him saying on Des & Mel about he could be returning for a funeral. So everyone assumed it was Nick. Then when Billy died they thought then. I don't think he is. He's far too busy. But it would be nice just for a few episodes to see Archie back. He is supposed to be returning for Harry Flagg's Funeral in a month or so... But, i don't know if he will... |
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Post by Warren on Jul 18, 2004 23:18:49 GMT
I thought Harry had been reprieved?
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Post by sootycat on Jul 19, 2004 15:06:21 GMT
I heard he was going on a trip around the World. Isn't funny there are so many different exits for him.  |
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 19, 2004 17:37:41 GMT
Harry didn't get a reprieve sadly. That was the papers making it up. I've heard about the exit sootycat mentions but I don't know if it's true. Maybe he'll attack Frankie for making fun of him and gets locked up forever to clean prison toilets with a toothbrush.
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Post by Warren on Jul 19, 2004 22:22:06 GMT
Harry didn't get a reprieve sadly. . Oh Blah! What a shame. I thought there could have been future mileage with him and Eileen. |
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 20, 2004 22:21:44 GMT
 I agree Warren. Harry and Eileen might have made a great couple and she'd never have had to clean the toilet or oven again.
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Post by sootycat on Jul 21, 2004 15:17:33 GMT
I agree, Harry and Eileen would have made a great couple. I feel TPTB have made a big mistake in writing out Harry.
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 21, 2004 17:34:07 GMT
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Post by sootycat on Jul 22, 2004 15:15:00 GMT
They had a petition to keep both Karl & Harry, but it seems only the Karl one worked
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 22, 2004 18:35:40 GMT
I'm not sure it did sootycat. I remember reading that Karl was meant to tell Todd after breaking up him and Sarah that he was just using him for fun. That never happened. And also Karl is still about in the hospital somewhere, least seen being beaten up by Martin. They also plan storylines about 3-6 months ahead.
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Sept 8, 2004 21:15:39 GMT
Honor's on This Morning tomorrow (Lucy-Jo Hudson on Loose Women).
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Post by Nick on Jun 18, 2007 17:09:21 GMT
I notice Rita and Doreen never talk about Honor's character..seeing as she was old old showbiz friend of Rita's,you assume shem ust of been an old friend of Doreens too?
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Post by sallywebster on Jun 18, 2007 19:24:26 GMT
Blimey this is an old thread!
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