Jarvis

[RitaLittlewood]

I read the other day he is definitely leaving. Does this mean Freda's been brought in as his exit? I know he's a grumpy old sod but I'll miss him.

Patsy

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That's a real shame, if true. He's good value, and altho' a bit 'panto' at times (especially when overdoing the accent), he's been a real asset to the cast.

...and I agree about an exit together with Freda - maybe she will finally persuade him to toddle off to Spain?

[sootycat]

I think Tina Baker said something about him packing his bags for Spain.
If thats true I'll miss Jarvis

[RitaLittlewood]

He was on the Corrie 80s DVDs as Audrey's boyfriend George who attacked Gail. I hardly recognised him but the voice was the same.

Jarvis is an unlikeable oldie compared to the others but he's still good for comedy. Won't be the same without his grumpy face moaning about everything.

Patsy

[eithne]

It is a pity that he never really did much. Wasn't there a rumour about his family coming into it at one time? Been interesting if they had - and it could have provided some background to the Frank Bernard storyline.

[sallywebster]

I saw him on the 1984 DVD set as well, how he has changed in 20 years.

I cant say I will be sorry to see him go, he moans all the time

[eithne]

He is just a wee, wee, tiny bit moany isn't he?

[Nick]

He's a grumpy old bastard....there I've said it !! tee hee

[eithne]

Wow! I'm shocked! Some very strong words there!

[ann]

Jarvis is a grumpy old sod but maybe Freda will put a smile on his face...

[sallywebster]

Lets hope so.

[RitaLittlewood]

He seemed very concerned when Len told him she wasn't well tonight.

Patsy

[sootycat]

Obviously still carrying a torch for her.

[RitaLittlewood]

You could see that tonight the way he looked at her. Oh dear.

Patsy

[RitaLittlewood]

Well that must be one of the fastest soap exits in history (apart from death). No thought of booking a crossing on the ferry to see if they could shortly. Might be booked up all month! Loved that though at the end when there was that shot of Len, Edna and Pearl with their fingers crossed behind their backs. LOL!

Patsy

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Well that must be one of the fastest soap exits in history (apart from death).

Agreed - and highly unlikely, especially for an old stick-in-the-mud like Jarvis.

What about his house? Packing? Making arrangements for his pension to be paid abroad?

...and more importantly, what about his latest batch of home-brew?

The storyline seems suspiciously cobbled together in a hurry.

[sootycat]

Thats exactly what we were saying, it was very unreal, and unbelievable.

[RitaLittlewood]

Very good points you've made there, Blackcatz. I'm assuming it was also meant to be Sunday so he couldn't do anything until Monday about his house, pension etc. Daft. Worse I think than Bollywood. Hmm, on second thoughts...

Patsy

[eithne]

Very bad exit, but then again he was hardly a much loved character was he? Would we like to have seen weeks and weeks of Jarvis trying to decide whether or not to leave, then deciding to leave and taking more time again to organise everything?

[RitaLittlewood]

That would have been good but then with his grumbling it might have got boring.

Patsy

[LiamBez]

such a shame-
it aint the same is it?
Tis all young folk prancin round the village these days
--something Jarvis would say!!--

[RitaLittlewood]

The oldies seem to have vanished since Jarvis went.

Patsy